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International peak draft
- Thread starter Annahnomoss
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International Peak Draft
- EAP 1. J. Cruyff
- Sjor 1. F. Beckenbauer
- Isotope 1. D. Maradona
- 2Mufc0 1. Pele
- Tuppet
- Pat Mustard
- Skizzo
- Enigma
- Onenil
- Mazhar/Arbitrium
- Joga Bonito
- Gio
- Raees/Invictus
- Annahnomoss
- Moby
- DownCast
There's a fair few participants in these drafts that generally prioritise recent players that they've seen alot of, so you're not alone with that at all. Pele and Maradona were probably the obvious first choice picks if someone was intent on maximising their chances of winning this, but I agree there's other perfectly valid reasons for looking elsewhere.I still wouldn't be comfortable, all I am sayingI mean, the tournaments from the mid 90's onwards I have seen myself, I understood football and its tactics in that period, so that's kinda easier. And that's all I'm saying, I doubt I am alone with that und thus not surprised Pele got picked so late.
That actually is what these drafts are about, for many of us, at least, but there is no strict rule about it, obviously, you're welcome to participate in games or discussions even if don't want to expand your knowledge on pre-1974 football.
Fair enough - you are more familiar with certain players, and that's perfectly fine. But it does make your initial remark redundant:
Nothing's stopping draft managers from watching several dozen archived games featuring Pelé to get a broad sense of what his game was all about, just as someone of my age is free to watch games featuring Beckenbauer and Cruyff and Maradona in their pomp - even though we didn't watch them live (like you did). If the managers at the very top of the picking order don't want to select players they didn't see live to make a sound assessment of their game (and don't want to dive into their footage to make up for the deficit), then good luck to them, I guess.
International Peak Draft
@Pat_Mustard
- EAP 1. J. Cruyff
- Sjor 1. F. Beckenbauer
- Isotope 1. D. Maradona
- 2Mufc0 1. Pele
- Tuppet 1. M. Garrincha
- Pat Mustard
- Skizzo
- Enigma
- Onenil
- Mazhar/Arbitrium
- Joga Bonito
- Gio
- Raees/Invictus
- Annahnomoss
- Moby
- DownCast
@Pat_Mustard
In fairness, there are tonnes of #10s so surely you can see the logic in a Kaiser pick?
Cruyff may well be related to tactical blueprint. You know how fond EAP is of doing something ridiculous.
Maradona vs. Pelé is still a raging argument to this day.
Odd, but not wrong.
Jesus Sheldon.
International Peak Draft
@Skizzo
- EAP 1. J. Cruyff
- Sjor 1. F. Beckenbauer
- Isotope 1. D. Maradona
- 2Mufc0 1. Pele
- Tuppet 1. M. Garrincha
- Pat Mustard 1. M. Platini
- Skizzo
- Enigma
- Onenil
- Mazhar/Arbitrium
- Joga Bonito
- Gio
- Raees/Invictus
- Annahnomoss
- Moby
- DownCast
@Skizzo
Nice! That one tournament's performance by Platini is close to having a cheat code in this draft.
Oak is stronger, faster and better both tactically and technically then all 4 of them.
Happy now @Pat_Mustard ?
I was thinking more because of their relative age now.And Fellaini is proven in the best league in the world also.
Good one, Pat. Was thinking about Platini if didn't get Maradona.
shame you didnt went with Platini over Diego, just to see moby's reaction
International Peak Draft
@Enigma_87
- EAP 1. J. Cruyff
- Sjor 1. F. Beckenbauer
- Isotope 1. D. Maradona
- 2Mufc0 1. Pele
- Tuppet 1. M. Garrincha
- Pat Mustard 1. M. Platini
- Skizzo 1. Ronaldo (BRA)
- Enigma
- Onenil
- Mazhar/Arbitrium
- Joga Bonito
- Gio
- Raees/Invictus
- Annahnomoss
- Moby
- DownCast
@Enigma_87
Just watch in the next 30 years draft, nobody would care about Cruyff because his games are not available in HD or 4K
Johan chose the wrong God to mess with.
.Just imagine if Pele and Maradona went in the 13 & 14th pick.shame you didnt went with Platini over Diego, just to see moby's reaction
Aye, second only to Diego's 86 for me in this draft.
Cheers lads. I've only had Platini once before, and I'm ashamed to say we replaced him early on with Maradona solely to stop anyone else getting Diego. Hopefully I treat him better this time, as this draft should be a strong one for him.
With Muller in 70 third?
Was worth it though since it led to us beating @Edgar Allan Pillow
Although I understand it's hard to distinguish which time I'm talking about since that's been the same outcome every time
The moment I pick Cruyff, he gets sandbagged by feckin Fellaini?
It'd be a travesty to use both names in the same sentence.
It'd be a travesty to use both names in the same sentence.
Was worth it though since it led to us beating @Edgar Allan Pillow
Although I understand it's hard to distinguish which time I'm talking about since that's been the same outcome every time
Sorry lads, just came on to see my really short list wiped out(as expected). Will pick in 10-20 mins.
@Annahnomoss
I forgot to ask this earlier, but will the tournament format be the same as the 4th Sheep Draft where we had 8 teams match up against each other in 1 thread with 4 going through to the next round, or will this be more traditional?
I forgot to ask this earlier, but will the tournament format be the same as the 4th Sheep Draft where we had 8 teams match up against each other in 1 thread with 4 going through to the next round, or will this be more traditional?
I'll go with @P-Nut0712 initial plan for this one - not to overthink it
. So - can't go wrong with der Bomber in 1970.Decisive goal in the opening game against Morocco. Hattricks against Bulgaria and Peru, winning goal against England and a brace in the SF against Italy. and of course being one of the best forwards in the game
International Peak Draft
@oneniltothearsenal
- EAP 1. J. Cruyff
- Sjor 1. F. Beckenbauer
- Isotope 1. D. Maradona
- 2Mufc0 1. Pele
- Tuppet 1. M. Garrincha
- Pat Mustard 1. M. Platini
- Skizzo 1. Ronaldo (BRA)
- Enigma 1. G. Müller
- Onenil
- Mazhar/Arbitrium
- Joga Bonito
- Gio
- Raees/Invictus
- Annahnomoss
- Moby
- DownCast
@oneniltothearsenal
My turn in this new draft already ?!?!
I need a bit of time here, maybe even a few hours, havent researched anyone and have a meeting starting shortly
I need a bit of time here, maybe even a few hours, havent researched anyone and have a meeting starting shortly
I hope we opt for the more traditional format this time, as the match threads could be very informative in terms of highlighting specific performances etc given the narrower confines of this draft. The other format would also be a disincentive towards picking more obscure players who may still have had a great tournament, given the reduced scope for selling them to the voters.
While the first two are pretty clear, it's hard to distinguish the third one - from the picked ones Pele in 1970, Beckenbauer in 1972 and Cruyff in 19764 are hard to look past. Garrincha in 1962 too, and there are a couple of unpicked gems that can have a claim at this spot too.
btw @Pat_Mustard want to congratulate you on that choice as well. Really outstanding tournament and hard to beat in terms of theme.
And old formations. I was hoping for a match to argue that my 2-3-5 can win by scoring more than what we concede, which did not come to fruition.
Thanks mate
. Muller is a terrific pick too, and funny enough I was reading some quotes from Beckenbauer earlier raving about his importance to Germany's success in the 70s.Aye, I do see the merit to the system used in the last draft, but it does lend itself towards safer, more conventional drafting choices which we don't always want.
Glad to see you're sticking to the theme. Hope to see how you end up doing with it.
I'll go with @P-Nut0712 initial plan for this one - not to overthink it
Decisive goal in the opening game against Morocco. Hattricks against Bulgaria and Peru, winning goal against England and a brace in the SF against Italy. and of course being one of the best forwards in the game
Also 1972, tbf.