Firstly, a repeat of the rules. 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 they will receive a Sheep pick. 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.
The rules: Participation - Please confirm your participation by posting in this thread, including confirming if you are taking part individually or with a partner. Anyone else is welcome to join before the completion of the first round, but this is a commitment for approximately 6-8 weeks. If you wish to join, just post in this thread and send your pick to me. Players - This is an all-time Sheep Draft. No restrictions outside of the criteria for each round are applied. Player Naming - no player naming unless they have been revealed by myself from the successful picks or the banned list. Picks - Picks should be sent via pm/conversation 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 - The standard is 48 hours for the first pick, 24 hours for the subsequent 2 picks. Weekends count as either one day or two, so any stage announced on a Friday will have a deadline on the Sunday. Deadlines will be strictly enforce, although I am flexible if given prior notice Missed picks - If you miss your 1st or 2nd pick, you will be allowed to make a supplemental pick at the same time as your next pick. The supplemental pick will count after all normal picks (so cannot block them) and must be made at this time or it is lost. If you miss your 3rd pick, then you get a Sheep. Sheep - If you are required to make a third pick, you can (at the same time as making your final pick) nominate a position for a potential sheep. If required, I will then allocate a sheep who will be a former Darlington player. This will ensure consistancy of 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. To try and ensure that the draft doesn't slowly tail off after the final picks, you must submit your formation within 2 days of the final picks. Failure to provide a line up will result in suspension from future drafts. Following the tactics, you will then have a week to submit a tactical summary. This is optional, and missing this will not result in a suspension. Other drafters may vote you down on the basis of a lack of explanation of your formation though. 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. Failure to rank the other teams will again result in a suspension from future drafts. More details on the timescales for the judging will be determined later in the draft. 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 for whom the difference between the number of international caps won and international goals scored is less than 10. Deadlines - all times 8pm BST Pick 1 - Sunday 27th September Pick 2 - Monday 28th September Pick 3 - Tuesday 29th September All picks to be submitted by PM. For the first pick only, can you confirm in this thread that you have submitted your pick and also if you are teaming with anyone.
What if international goals scored > international caps won, could we in theory be allowed a difference of (-10)?