Cricket Draft

[Guest LFD]

I am thinking of setting up a cricket draft on here.

 

- best Test players, where we select players from 1970 to present.

 

If this goes well I will do a one day game as well.

 

So who would be interested in doing this?

 

The draft will work, that each player (or team) picks a test player in turn. Then once the sides are selected, they will be drawn against each other side in a knock out format (grounds being drawn as well which could make a difference to the voting) until we get a winner.

 

I think we need 12 players, if we get 24 then we can do it in pairs.

 

So say below if you are interested.

[Jairzinho]

Yeah, go on then.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

Why not use current test players and do a scoring system of 1 point a run and 5 points for every wicket/Catch/stumping/Run out for example. The draft things take ages and then its in the lap of the gods who wins them. An actual game where present players for points is used would personally interest me more mate.

[Lee909]

If you need numbers I'm in.

 

I'm no expert mind so only include me if you need players.

[Guest LFD]

Why not use current test players and do a scoring system of 1 point a run and 5 points for every wicket/Catch/stumping/Run out for example. The draft things take ages and then its in the lap of the gods who wins them. An actual game where present players for points is used would personally interest me more mate.

 

Because that would mean a lot more work for me.

 

Also the winner will be purely based on stats.

 

The great thing about a draft is you can see some fantasy lineups, like Warne in the same side as a Botham for example.

 

I will set a time limit on every pick by each team. Each team will have a day to make their pick, when it is their turn.

[Guest Pistonbroke]

No probs, i'm in then.

[Guest LFD]

No probs, i'm in then.

 

Good man.

 

I don't really care if I win or not, I agree the voting will be subjective, as it is for any draft.

 

I do it more for the discussion and banter that will go on through out the game.

[Stu Monty]

I'll have a dabble. I'm a bastard for a draft.

[RobbieOR]

Err, yeah, ok.

[Guest LFD]

I'm thinking of the following rules, which I will post in the selection thread I will make. Let me know if you disagree or think we should add any other rules:

 

 

1) The draft selection will go in the following order:

 

Selection 1) Team 1, then Team 2, Team 3...etc to Team 12

 

Selection 2) Team 12, then Team 11, Team 10... etc to Team 1

 

Selection 3) Team 1, then Team 2, Team 3...etc to Team 12

 

Selection 4) Team 12, then Team 11, Team 10... etc to Team 1

 

etc etc...

 

2) There will be a time limit on selcetions. When it is your turn you have 24 hours from when the previous Team have made their selection. If you miss you turn you can go at the end of the round, if you are still not available then you just make an extra selection on your next turn.

 

3) When you have made your pick, please PM the next team in the draft order to let them know it's their turn.

 

4) Each team will have 11 players and you must have a wicket-keeper and captain.

 

The balance of the side is up to yourselves, but during the voting process balance should be important (having specialist opening batsmen etc. should be important).

 

5) You can pick any player who has played in a Test Match for any International Test Country from 1st January 1970 to the present day. So they might have played the majority of their career before 1970, but as long as they have played one game in 1970 or after they are available for selection.

[King Emlyn]

Yeah I'm in

[Remmie]

Oh alright then

[lifetime fan]

I'm having some of that.

[lifetime fan]

Code doesn't like cricket dies he?

 

joke.

[Champ]

I'll be the crowd.....or make tea

[Guest LFD]

I'll be the crowd.....or make tea

 

12th man!

 

You don't fancy it?

[Navman]

I'm in

[Ian Sea]

Count me in.

[Champ]

12th man!

 

You don't fancy it?

 

Cheers :(

[Guest LFD]

Cheers :(

 

Actually maybe it is best if you didn't play!

[VladimirIlyich]

I'll be the crowd.....or make tea

 

You can look after the balls. ;)

[Champ]

You can look after the balls. ;)

Very bold, Vlad

[lifetime fan]

The batsman's Holding the bowler's Willey.

[A_S]

Yep, I'll get it a go.

[Champ]

The batsman's Holding the bowler's Willey.

The old ones are the best ones...