Following many years in Congleton the draft moved to a new venue further into the northern wilderness of Middleton at Bromfield Towers. The move also marked Phil's retirement from the league to which a warm welcome was given to Tim.

Following the presentation of trophy to the new champion Hollywood and other trophies (had some not have been forgotten that is) the draft was off. Lee, perhaps unsurprisingly, selected Knowshon Moreno. Then without any requirement of leaving the podium selected Donovan McNabb.

With pick 5 of the 2nd round the new boyo attempted to select a wookie. It later transpired to be the rookie Michael Crabtree. Either nerves, alcohol or the accent were to blame.

Matters were progressing until 5 picks later Richard was on the clock. Following much head-scratching, google searching, facebook checking and half stuttering names a pick was finally announced.

Despite his absence, Myke was putting together a fairly good roster. Many cries of "bastard" echoed through the air as Myke's magical list picked out a name who would have gone with the following pick.

Perhaps thinking the draft was going too fast Richard traded his 16th and 17th round picks from 2010 to the Wizard for his 19th and 20th picks this year. Wizard was fackin' happy. Everyone else was stunned. Not knowing exactly what to do with the picks the draft continued as seasons came and went.

Eventually, after what could be a record time, the draft ended!

With no pool table to hand a new method of selecting the free agency order had to be sought - ten pin bowling. With Norv having run away to celebrate drafting almost the entire Raiders receiving corp an even 10 were left. Pins were knocked down (including an interesting dambuster approach from Richard) and beers were drunk. Ultimately Clive came out victorious. Perhaps being the only sober person helped.

Back to Bromfield Towers for final beers, post-draft analysis and a chance for Richard to become intimate with a bowl. It just gets better every year.