Here we go... Unlike other drafts here, there is no draft order but each pick must match some specific set of criteria I will specify. Every participant will have to submit their choice of player by PM to me (so that all is kept secret each round) although there is a catch. If only one drafter selects a player then they get to draft him. If more than one person selects a player then the player is moved to the banned list and cannot be drafted until the final round. If the player does not match the criteria, then the drafter must pick again in the next round but the player will not be banned. Those failing to get their player will then have to submit a second choice with the same criteria and process being applied (note that those players successfully drafted will not be revealed yet). If they fail again, a third and final submission will be made. If anyone has failed on all three chances, then the successful drafters and myself can nominate other players who meet the criteria who will then be randomly allocated to the people who failed (ie the Sheep). These players should generally be among the weaker players who fulfil the initial criteria. Each drafter will eventually end up with 12 players (although some rounds may involve picking two players) and must be able to form a recognised team including goalkeeper. At the end, everyone will vote for a winner. As an example: Criteria: Select a player who has played in a World Cup Final. Drafter 1- Pele Drafter 2- Maradonna Drafter 3- Puskas Drafter 4- Puskas Drafter 5- Zidane Drafter 6- Zidane Drafter 7- Eusebio Drafter 8- Muller I would then announce: Drafter 1- Pass Drafter 2- Pass Drafter 3- Fail - Puskas selected more than once Drafter 4- Fail - Puskas selected more than once Drafter 5- Fail - Zidane selected more than once Drafter 6- Fail - Zidane selected more than once Drafter 7- Fail - Player does not match criteria Drafter 8- Pass Banned: Puskas, Zidane Drafters 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 must pick again Drafter 3- Muller Drafter 4- Moore Drafter 5- Beckenbauer Drafter 6- Muller Drafter 7- Ronaldo Results: Drafter 3- Fail - Player already drafted in round Drafter 4- Pass Drafter 5- Pass Drafter 6- Fail - Player already drafted in round Drafter 7- Pass Drafters 3 & 6 pick again Drafter 3- Moore Drafter 6- Romario Results Drafter 3- Fail - Player already drafted in round Drafter 6- Pass Drafter 3 is to have a player selected for him. Successful drafters (and myself) will be invited to nominate some "sheep" and Drafter 3 must then select one of them for his team. The "All Sheep XI" will then select a player.
The rules: Player Naming - no player naming unless they have been revealed by myself from the successful picks, the banned list or suggested as sheep. Sheep suggestions should only be made after I have asked for them. Picks - Picks should be sent via pm to myself. In some instances, I may ask for further information to back up their eligibility. This is to make things easier for myself in checking (such as in the "Played in a World Cup final" critirea I may have asked for the year to be stated along with the pick).. If this is required I will clearly identify this when setting the criteria. Time limits - 48 hours for the first pick, 24 hours for the subsequent 2 picks (subject to some minor changes in the sign up thread). Weekends count as two days for a first pick, one day for a subsquent pick (so any pick opened on a Friday will end on a Sunday, a 1st pick opened on a Thursday will end on a Sunday). Sheep must be selected by the completion of the first pick of the following round. Missed picks - If you miss your pick it will be an automatic fail. If there are still picks to be made in that round you can just join in with the 2nd or 3rd pick. If you miss the third pick then you get a sheep. Teams - From your 12 picks, you must be able form a team in a recognised formation. You don't have to necessarily play players in their prefered position, but you may be marked down in the final vote. You must pick a goalkeeper in the first 11 picks as there may be no goalkeepers for selection or as sheep available in round 12. If you do not have a goalkeeper and do not pick one in round 11 then it will be an automatic failure and a sheep goalkeeper will be allocated if required. One player can be left out altogether, allowing for a bit of flexibility or possibly removing a sheep. Voting - Once the draft has completed, all drafters will be asked to post their team. If you want you can add a bit of a write up to explain how the team will play. After this, all drafters will be asked to submit a ranking off all other teams (from first to last) via pm. 1st place will be worth 1 point, 2nd 2 points etc. The lowest score wins and I will post the final standings when I have received all rankings. I reserve the right to add new rules as required in case I have missed anything, although there will be nothing draconian.
Round 1 Select a player who made an international appearance aged 36 or older. Deadline - Sunday 29th April - 8pm BST All picks via PM As discussed previously, if they still wish to take part Peru FC and Maniac Butcher can submit a list of as mnay players as they wish. Players will be selected as detailed here. The same conditions will apply to any drafters who are absent for a period of time.
Anyone not already signed up is wlecome to join at any point before the deadline for 1st picks. Following the deadline, you may still join but will only be entitled to the remaining picks.
This is the discussion thread as well, right? Can someone be kind enough to post a list of confirmed participants?
Yes. The all-encompassing thread. Although Peru FC usually has a superb recap thread as well. Twenty26Six Peru FC (possibly) Kyle P PDG1978 schwuppe Karloski Excape Goat argentine soccer fan (possibly) JamesA y.o.n.k.o. Cevno cr7torossi ManiacButcher (possibly) Triton Breitner'sWig nicephoras
Well, I've already sent in my pick, as one player immediately came to mind. Someone else will probably have the same idea but hey, might as well give it a shot and hope for the best.
Brilliant! 13-16 players means sheep are going to be everywhere. This is a good rule to start with, you think great players with longevity but then you remember how many retired early, so this could be very tough to get a class player. Will mull over this now and get my submission in nice and early.
So did I. I've a feeling you might be thinking as I'm thinking. Didn't you have to go to some retreat somewhere?
Sent, and I think somebody will duplicate. Also, a bit of an administrative suggestion: extend round 1 until Monday when BS goes down for the move.
Nice difficult start. This should be interesting. These are the types of rounds that great players slip through on.
https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/showthread.php?p=25596144#post25596144 "Sheep Draft :: Recap Thread" is up and running for Peru to do his fancy work.
As both of us are South Americans sometimes I believe we've a similar impression about some players, even Europeans, but it's difficult to know it right now, especially in the first round when no one have any other player yet. What's interesting is at this draft I've an idea about the profiles, styles and favorite players of some other drafters as KyleP or Excape Goat (as you), so when we are about the middle of the game many times I could predict their picks correctly. A curious case. Personally I feel I play as a mercenary without any particular style, sometimes mixing too much.
Hey comme, if you're reading this, can we get this thread stickied? And the recap one too if possible? I'm sure it's going to garner a fair amount of views in the next few weeks and it would help us out tremendously!
Welcome. For anyone else who might want to join, just send in your pick and post in the thread. There's no need to ask if you can join. I don't think this is going to affect the first pick, with the deadline on Sunday. I'll extend the second pick deadline as required depending on how long the site is down.
I forgot how this works. Can we start nominating sheep now, or do we have to wait until the round is over?
I think lanman normally allows those that have gone through with a successful pick after phase 1 of the round to go ahead and nominate. Then the same after phase 2. On a different issue I just read the "29th April downtime" thread and it looks like Tuesday evening will be the time when the site is down now (after Man Utd fans pointed out the Manchester Derby). I can post a link if necessary, but I think JamesA knows about it as he was posting on that thread.