Jock Reynolds Fantasy Footy Podcast – CRUNCH TIME

389 Comments

Josh · 18/03/2013 at 02:00
What are we expecting Moloney to average? It's a tricky pick because if he sits averages around 85, then I'd much rather spend the extra 70k on Hanneberry who I think will go 95-100

PINQ! Makeup & Beauty · 18/03/2013 at 14:10
with my structure i cant afford a 6th upper mid priced player like hanneberry, gaff mundy etc. i have a feeling moloney will average between 90-95

Peter · 17/03/2013 at 19:05
Very weak

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 19:44
Mate, if you think it's weak, then bloody well give him some help! We're one big happy family here at Jock Reynolds, so at least give him some suggestions to help him improve…

Fitzy · 18/03/2013 at 08:20
If you have some spare cash buddy I'd go for the Frenchman Lecras or Varcoe instead of Sellar. Maybe Shannon Byrnes from ( Melb) is another. But at the end of the day we could all be misguided. SC is a funny game and players do pop up from time to time and surprise us. Mate go with your gut feeling. I like some of your other selections like Karnezis and Duffield. Bolton worries me because of his age and durability?

tension · 17/03/2013 at 19:14
I'm a Dees fan mate but even I couldn't recommended Sellar – dubious. Not many cheap options up forward I know – Varcoe?

Mac · 17/03/2013 at 19:27
Sorry mate but I think you may need to rethink some of your choices. Don't have a POD, just for the sake of having a POD.

nanna · 17/03/2013 at 19:39
thanks. i just think some of the high-flying, likely to be picked by everyone-type players will all do well in round one. admit that sellars is a stretch, likely to use some spare cash to upgrade to someone like pavlich, but wanting to keep an open mind and look to have some guys who will go upwards in price

nicko · 17/03/2013 at 19:39
will 'not' do well even…

AFL Guru · 17/03/2013 at 19:44
Sellar is a bad pick mate

SCaddict · 17/03/2013 at 19:59
Hi Nanna. As a Swannies supporter I just love Jude Bolton but reckon his best footy is behind him and can see him playing much more game time up forward to allow the Hanneberys and the Parkers to take over his role in the midfield. He could also get managed missing games and receive some vest time to get him through the season.
So reckon you should consider Stevie J, Dusty or Robbo instead, or if you can afford it, Zorko the Magnificent.

Baba · 19/03/2013 at 16:37
Strong

Chris-O · 20/03/2013 at 14:50
Mate, Nice team.. However I'd slot Rowe into the R3 position to be able to swing Roughead forward if needed.
Good Luck!

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 22:44
Stevens is interesting. I hadn't considered him at all… Interested to see your reasoning behind the selection?

PortJared04 · 17/03/2013 at 23:02
This will be his 4th year in the system, change of clubs and great Job Security, will play in the guts! Hoping for him to get 70odds then upgrade him pretty early on in the peice. + I just think he will handle a tough AFL season better than Wines (coming from a Port supporter)

Henry · 19/03/2013 at 11:37
Not sure what this fascination is with Koby Stevens. Don't know what happened last weekend, but Wines had more than twice the game time that Stevens had (Stevens played only the second week) and pulled significantly bigger numbers than Stevens. People say Wines' price is too high for a rookie, but Stevens is slightly dearer and has no better standing than a rookie, apart from the 4 years experience. Basically, Stevens is tried but unproven, is injured and a real risk. His NAB game time shows he is not even a lock in the WB side.

Henry · 19/03/2013 at 11:39
Woops. I meant Wines had more than twice the game time that Stevens had in the first 3 NAB rounds.

dools · 18/03/2013 at 21:47
……IMO Loose Goddard, Hepplell shake Colqhoun to the mids as he is not required there and will give swing to back line Going in with Currie as R2 is a mine field. Would you do it?
STRONGLEY suggest Duffield or Hurn or Hanley do the same job as BG or Heppell for 45K less
Individuality and free thinking is rewarded in SC not "Everyone else is doin' it"
Hope the community are hearnin' what I'm puttin' down Not just you mate Nuff said?

Peter · 17/03/2013 at 19:20
That last msg was for ‘nanna’ (finger slipped)
Here’s my team, please pick at it if you think I can make changers, thanks
Backs: Goddard, Gibbs, duffield, Hanley, goodes, pittard (terlich, Stevenson)
Mids: Watson, Dangerfield, Mitchell, shuye, fyfe, Lucas, Mitchell, omeara (vines, crouch)
Rucks: maric, smith (rowe, Currie)
Forwards: roughead, zorko, Robinson, watts, zarnezis, macaffer (Neade, lee)

dan · 17/03/2013 at 19:50
cracker mate apart from ablett missing prety strong on all lines good few Good POD's there

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 19:11
Probably don't need Cox AND Roughead in the FWD… i would swap Roughy for someone else

dools · 18/03/2013 at 21:49
See comment above re Ruc2
Howeva. Nothing wrong with both Roughstuff and Cox in Fwd line..

SCaddict · 17/03/2013 at 19:24
I don't think most coaches do. I would expect Cox to be in heaps of teams especially with Nic Nat not starting the season.
I really doubt Ryder will be in that many teams at all. Although he will score very well this season he's proven to perform quite unreliably in the past and the burn risk is too substantial for many coaches to bear I reckon.
I would actually expect more coaches to pick Roughy ahead of Ryder but Cox should remain the most popular premium ruck DPP I would think.

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 19:31
Who would you suggest i have as my F1 then?
Cox
Ryder
Roughy is in the RUC, is that good?

SCaddict · 17/03/2013 at 19:43
Out of those choices I like Cox the most. Hasn't done anything in the pre-season to give me any indication he's slowing down and with Nic Nat likely out for the first few games he should get his season off to a flyer.
Roughy is an attractive selection too and looks set for a huge year. My only concern is that I'm just not sure how Clarko is going to utilise him this season and how that may affect his fantasy scoring. So I'm going to wait and see there and maybe bring him in later in the season.
I've finally (or so I believe) locked away my rucks and going with Jacobs as my R1 and Cox as my F1 fwiw.

AFL Guru · 17/03/2013 at 19:46
Take Cox then do a swap for Nic Nat later in the season, Cox will get some huge points with Nic Nat out but i feel the last half of the season Nic will outscore Cox

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 19:47
Mr AFL Guru sir, what's your view on having Jacobs and Roughy in the RUC positions? Too heavy?

dools · 18/03/2013 at 21:54
Tom, SC Points are SC points how the hell can you be to heavy unless you've had a Hungry Jack Buger with the lot a Sundae and a Fizzy with Rings and Superfries on the side right after youve just eatn KFC…
Placement of players(Menu) is up to you

Mac · 17/03/2013 at 19:31
They don't…..Cox will average 120 until Naitanui returns to his previous form, and then will still average more than Ryder.

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 19:44
Yeah, i think that I should have Cox as my F1, just seems like the safer option than Ryder. But with Nic Nat coming back, how much do you think it'll affect Cox's scores? Because I remember that I had Nic Nat last year and he was beasting it with 120+ most games! So in the LONG run, is cox really that safe?
Also, should i have Roughy & Jacobs in the ruck? I feel it's a bit heavy….

Marc · 17/03/2013 at 20:00
I’ve got Cox as F1. Don’t trust Ryder yet.
I’ve got Maric and Jacobs in the rucks. After Luey bit the dust I didn’t trust any mid pricers around. Felt it was easier to go the set and forget route. You got guys like Cox/Maric/Roughie/Jacobs as your rucks, costs more initially yes, but it completely removes an area on the field you have to upgrade. For me, I’d rather downgrade Maloney to Koby Stevens so I could upgrade Jenkins to Maric.

Marc · 17/03/2013 at 20:25
Whoops, messed up posting. See what 14 hour shifts do to you. Posted my replies below

nicko · 17/03/2013 at 19:26
its the pointy end of the pre-season… pre-lockout jitters…

dan · 17/03/2013 at 20:11
agree higgo

Mac · 17/03/2013 at 19:33
Agreed Higgo. May I ask when we'll be seeing your team?

snake handler · 18/03/2013 at 11:04
well said

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 19:33
COULD is the key word. The majority of people just want to take the safe option and pick players that everyone else is picking.

SCaddict · 17/03/2013 at 20:10
One of my favourite players who should continue improving. He does a heck of a lot of 1%ers that his coach and supporters like me just adore.
Whilst his value and SC output will likely go northward I doubt it will shoot up to elite status so would would probably pick someone like Teen Wolf or Mundy for a bit extra cash who have a better chance I feel of becoming elite performers from a fantasy point of view.
Otherwise I reckon you would be better off downgrading Hanners to Moloney who I would expect similar output from but over $75K cheaper.

dools · 18/03/2013 at 21:57
Jimmy, Great player expect him to go Whooosh this season, KaaaCnig!!!

dools · 18/03/2013 at 21:56
Alright tom challange excepted..Begin

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 19:55
yeah mate keep on thinking that 🙂

Marc · 17/03/2013 at 19:54
Current mid 4-5-6 is Bennell, Fyfe and Ollie Wines. Traded out Maloney as M6 because I wasn’t happy with any of the mid-priced rucks, so I used the spare cash to upgrade Jenkins to Jacobs.

Marc · 17/03/2013 at 19:55
I reckon it’ll be OK. I’ve got 3 GC Suns in my mids, as long as they all score and/or generate cash then it’s not a problem to me.

Anthony · 17/03/2013 at 19:57
let me guess ablett bennell omeara i suppose its ok, zorkos the one im considering swapping for either roughie or bartel but hes a bloody gun

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 20:01
NO Zorko is the one you should be locking

Phil · 17/03/2013 at 23:15
I agree Zorko a must.

SCaddict · 17/03/2013 at 20:28
Not too much in my view. All 3 have been locks in my team for a few weeks now. Also toyed with the idea of Cornelius too although went for other alternatives in the end that offered better value for less risk in my estimation.

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 22:25
I currently have all 3, and quite comfortably too. They are all guns and should be locked into your forward line. Don't worry about where players are from, if they fir your structure and are the best possible players you can get, then jump on!

Slotters · 17/03/2013 at 22:50
I’ve got 4 Lions in my fwd line atm, not sure if ill stick with it but I don’t have any lions elsewhere. 2 big names in Zorko and Rocky and then 2 cheaper options in Karnezis and Bewick that ill think will score well and make a bit of cash to upgrade them later.

PortJared04 · 17/03/2013 at 22:59
Bewick will be a future star!!

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:00
Hey Anthony, When was it ever and I mean eva' said you cannot have too much of a Good Thing… GO for it mate ..they are all good

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 20:00
If Mitchell is named in R1, Mitchell

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:01
Agreed Tom K.Mitchell is a Must Have by seasons Rnd 8/9 he is The Real Deal

uditha · 17/03/2013 at 20:17
fyfe and mundy for me.

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 20:02
Grimes

Mac · 18/03/2013 at 20:33
Barring injury, Grimes

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:05
Uditha, R U asking who is better or R U asking who is better value for coin with a prospect of upgrading
Waters Baue type wins hands down for duribility and SC Point generation Over to you mate what do you what?

Anthony · 17/03/2013 at 20:07
Tag in season burn man i reckon consider dusty and matty wright

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 21:58
Like Watts actually… Strong consider for me. Am tempted in defence.

@MRB37 · 18/03/2013 at 00:38
FWDS are Cox, Walker, Zorko, LaCras, Varcoe, McAffer with Neade and Kerridge as bench options. I'm running 3 rookies in my starting mids, so i've saved a bit of money there.

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 21:50
My FWD line is
Cox, Zorko, Rockliff, ____ , Lecras, Varcoe
don't know who to get with 480k left

PortJared04 · 17/03/2013 at 23:06
Matty Wright or Jack Watts look the goods for that price

Phil · 18/03/2013 at 11:33
I'd back Dusty in at 473k

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:08
I played a game once called Russian Rouellette as I said I only played once. My God did I feel alive when I was playing however I was also #hiitting my pants Dusty NO

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 22:23
Sad to hear you've been crying mate, but trust me, JPK is sooooo worth it. Absolute premium output for whole year last year has got him into my team. Nice POD too, surprisingly.

Ghost of Captain Blood · 18/03/2013 at 00:07
Agree with Pops, JPK is a lock for mine. But happy he is beng overlooked by so many coaches:)
Great podcast guys, you have been such a help this preseason. I have taken a similar strategy to crouching… Plenty of rookies seems like the way to go.
Def. Gibb, Hanley, Heppell, vlastuin, Goodes, Stevenson(terlich, Pittard)
Mid. JPK, Dangermouse, Bennell, Teen Wolf, Moloney, Stevens(if ribs are ok) Wines, (Viney, Crouch)
Ruck. Jacobs, Roughie, (Currie,Rowe)
Forwards. Cox, Zorko, Rockliff, Blair, Sippos, Karnezis(Neade,
Cash.285000
Plenty of risk with number of rookies and POD’s, but I believe EVERY player has a great chance to make money, allowing me to pick up some of the more fancied premiums later in the year. Also with the cash available I can watch what happens over the first couple of weeks and jump on any standout performers.
Your thoughts?

Jon · 18/03/2013 at 01:51
SC, I have also pick up JPK and dropped Watson.
I am so interested in seeing your team. And I wonder whether you have considered putting Blicavs in ur Midfield. He had a blinder of a game at the practice match yesterday up against Mummy.

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 02:30
Hi Jon. I'm still tinkering around the edges especially with the midfield rookies. Yes Blicavs is very much under consideration for selection in my team along with Hill from the Hawks. If Koby Stevens isn't able to front up for Rd 1 with the ribs injury he sustained on the weekend then one of these guys will likely take his spot.
At this stage the only division I've fully locked away is my forward line as follows:
Cox, Zorko, Rocky, LeCras, JJK, Karny (Macaffer, Neade)
I may change my F8 at the last minutes if another forward rookie is named and Neade isn't. But that should be the only potential change.
By the way Blicavs' blinder was against the Jolly Giant not that it makes much difference as he's had a superb preseason either way and taken the opportunity presented with both hands.

theazzyg · 21/03/2013 at 16:12
Don’t think it’s a little bit risky having a forward line filled with only 2 teams? Might work out, but personally I prefer to have a mix of teams where possible.

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:09
Oblitary GAJ Comment mate

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:12
realiable 100 pt plus player

@MarkVassett · 17/03/2013 at 20:29
100k left for upgrades aswell

Spifflicator · 19/03/2013 at 08:41
I have THE exact same midfield, and a very similar structure. Main difference is I have Pavlich not Zorko and Reilly instead of Newman.
It is a high risk strategy, but I am holding tough on it.

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 21:57
Really, really high quality team. Be prepared with Currie, 50-50 call to start him. Apart from that, only thing I am sceptical about there is Deledio. Would prefer Dangermouse or Cotch. Love Kennedy pick.

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 21:50
Gut instinct… 1 or 4. Maybe 4, just…

Fabian · 17/03/2013 at 22:57
I'd say 4. Surprised not to see Birch in the team reveals.

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 21:51
No for me… Should push 85 average but no enough to justify selection in my team…

jimbotraralgon · 18/03/2013 at 09:38
not much but he is my back up option to berger if he doesnt play round 1.
otherwise I would have to restructure the side too much.
might get to 90 if lucky, more like 80. Probably the second best ruck option under $400k.
cheers

Tom · 17/03/2013 at 21:58
Hey Popey 🙂 Can you help me with my team please?
DEF: Goddard, Gibbs, Heppell, Vlastuin, Goodes, Terlich (Stevenson, Colquhoun)
MID: Ablett, Pendles, JPK, Shuey, Bennell, Mundy, K.Mitchell, O'meara, (Crouch, Viney)
RUC: Jacobs, Currie (Rowe, Daw)
FWD: Cox, Zorko, Rockliff, ___ , Lecras, Varcoe (Macaffer, Dwyer)
$406k in the bank
a few queries:
1) Who should I have as my F4?
2) Should I do what Jock has put and have 2 premiums in the RUC?
3) Mid too heavy?
4) ANY changes you would make to make it better long term?
Thanks 🙂

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 22:06
No worries mate.
1) F4… Dusty Martin or Watts for me, depending on cash. Also strong consider Matt Wright. Otherwise Karnezis or JJ Kennedy are good mid pricers.
2) YES!!! Just do it and don't worry about it.
3) Yes… But I like the blokes you've picked. Very solid. The rest of your team is solid enough to keep that. If you were to downgrade one it would have to be Mundy to Wines and then plonk the big Roughy at F4 and be ready for a swap with Rowe.
4) Overall, I don't rate Varcoe as a fantasy player, and would prefer kennedy or Karnezis, as mentioned before, who I reckon can both push a 90 average. Otherwise, SOLID! Like your team a lot. Defence is weak, but still, rookies are great. A 9/10 team.

PortJared04 · 18/03/2013 at 00:12
Love your side Popey, champion team!
Thoughts on Moloney this year?

Popey99 · 18/03/2013 at 07:19
Thanks mate. Yeah, if you have to pick a mid-pricer under 400k in the mids, it'll be Moloney. Should average 95 as a great stepping stone to a premium. With the 8 mids this year, you would be stupid to keep a mid pricer or lower end premo at the end of the year, unlike seasons past where it has been ok to have someone like Hayes or Barlow, to use some examples from last year.

DOS · 18/03/2013 at 17:25
DEF: Gibbs, Shaw, Watts, Vlastuin, Goodes, Terlich, (Stevenson, Colquhoun)
MID: Ablett, Pendelbury, Dangerfield, Fyfe, Shuey, Wines, Crouch, O'meara (Mitchell, Viney)
RUCK: Maric, Jacobs (Blicavs, Currie)
FWD: Zorko, Rockliff, Martin, Kennedy, LeCras, Karnezis (Mcaffer, Dwyer)
$70,000 left over
Thoughts please Popey !

Popey99 · 18/03/2013 at 20:26
Like it, very nice. Watts is a superb pick and I am currently considering him very closely. I now have Blicavs starting in my rucks, as he will definitely play early. Would definitely consider this. Midfield very similar to mine, so I like it. Overall, beaut team, very strong.

Heytman · 18/03/2013 at 19:08
Hey mate, great team there. Was wondering if you could give me any tips? I've gone with more of a midfield rookie based team. Cheers.
DEF: Goddard, Gibbs, Hartlett, Grimes, Vlastuin, Goodes B. SUBS: Stevensen, Colqohun.
MID: Ablett, Pendlebury, Shuey, Moloney, Whitfield, Wines, Mitchell, O-Meara SUBS: Viney, Crouch
RUC: Jacobs, Leuenbigburger (for now) SUBS: Rowe, Currie
FWD (set and forget): Franklin, Zorko, Bartel, Rockliff, Johnson, Karnezis SUBS: Macaffer, Neade

Popey99 · 18/03/2013 at 20:33
Hmmm… Interesting strategy. You won't find massive points early, as your mids are a little weak, but this will improve throughout the year. Stevie J needs to be taken off the field, as he is suspended for Rnd 1. Would really like to see the big Cox in there somewhere. He is an irresistible selection with Naitanui out for the first 4 or so weeks. Apart from that, exceptional team.

DOS · 18/03/2013 at 20:45
considering swapping watts for heppell and goddard for shaw, and do you think fyfe and shuey or moloney and swan?

Popey99 · 18/03/2013 at 21:09
Leave Watts and Goddard! GUNS. Fyfe and Shuey for me. I'll say 118 average for Shuey and 114 average for Fyfe, compared to 126 for Swan and 91 for Moloney. That's 232 vs 217.

DOS · 18/03/2013 at 21:40
ok cheersone more, what about scott selwood instead of fyfe?

Popey99 · 20/03/2013 at 07:17
Hmm… Less risk. Go Scooter! Good POD.

Heytman · 18/03/2013 at 21:50
What do you think about:
1) trading Stevie J down to LeCras/Martin
2) Grimes to Telrich
3) Using cash to get double prem in ruck
4) Kane Lucas instead of Whitfield – was impressive in nab

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:20
Heartfelt Respect Brother…I read your Blurb and I too have many many players in Inc Blicavs well I just wanted to say Blicavs… but also My team is very very simular So we can't both be wrong But surley the SC Gods can't make us right? Surley

Popey99 · 20/03/2013 at 07:17
Surely

haines_yellow32 · 20/03/2013 at 14:59
Popey, which Martin is in your forward line, Dustin? Stephan? Thanks mate

Popey99 · 20/03/2013 at 15:13
Dusty mate, but he is no longer there. Have changed my team significantly since then… NAB form wasn't promising enough for me.

PJ04 · 20/03/2013 at 15:41
Your midfield there^^ is very very similair to mine Popey.
I have
Ablett, Pendles, Kennedy, Shuey, Fyfe, Moloney, wines, O'Meara

Popey99 · 17/03/2013 at 22:08
Hmmm… No for me, but should average 90, a good stepping stone to a premium. By rights, he should top out at 480k and you may be able to pick up a fallen premo there for 550k, a 70k swap. Maybe… but no.

jimbotraralgon · 18/03/2013 at 09:42
definitely possibly maybe.
Has alot of the indicators that suggest a break out year. Just depends on whether he steps through that door. Not everyone does.
He will increase in price without doubt but whether he can go 110+, maybe not.
As Popeye said, should be a good stepping stone for premium.
cheers

Matt · 17/03/2013 at 22:41
162K in the bank, so I have money to burn if needed

Fabian · 17/03/2013 at 23:04
Nice team. Koby or Jack stevens? Hoping Koby's injury over the weekend isn't serious because I have him in my team as well.

Matt · 18/03/2013 at 08:15
Koby, so waiting til later in the week so see where that one stands. Hoping he comes through

Phil · 17/03/2013 at 23:34
I like it but be prepared if Currie doesn't play round 1. I've switched Rowe into forward line for first round just in case as long as Macaffer plays.

Deanbartel · 18/03/2013 at 00:59
Everyone else will call you a retard for not going in with Ablett, however after reading a report on the Suns, Ablett is destined for more outside midfield + forward time as opposed to contested ball. I went with the other 3 which allowed me $100 or so extra to invest into my 2nd ruck (upgraded Currie to Longer)

Mac · 18/03/2013 at 22:04
I believe that report says more about the other GC mids, rather than Gaz. They're not paying him that much money, to play him on the wing.

Kano · 18/03/2013 at 17:12
I got all 4

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 00:13
Yeah me too. It was hard enough eliminating Watson and Cotchin from the mix but I just can't go past the other 4 guys.

dan · 19/03/2013 at 01:40
me 2 mad if you dont add in deledio and mundy too

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 00:23
Lukey Parker SHOULD be free of the green vest this season although until I've seen it for a few games I can't be 100% assured.
Reckon Moloney has a similar ceiling to Parker with virtually no chance of the green vest and a little bit cheaper too so believe he's slightly the better SC pick between the two.

Tommy Gun · 22/03/2013 at 08:02
I see you’ve got Rowe in your forward line, who is he swapping into the ruck for?

Phil · 17/03/2013 at 23:45
Stay away from Brisbane ruck ATM they still haven't used their rookie upgrade and if they go for Michael that will be one more ruck in the equation.

footyinme · 18/03/2013 at 00:34
wines and mitchell

Popey99 · 18/03/2013 at 07:26
Wines and Mitchell. I currently have both of them. Absolute guns and will find the footy. LOCKS

Popey99 · 18/03/2013 at 07:25
If it's Pearce Hanley then option 2. If Daniel Pearce, certainly option 1.

Deanbartel · 18/03/2013 at 07:11
Considered it

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:24
Andrew LOVe The pick mate I think Boak Is the Pick of Season Why ?Turned down Geelong Strong in the Guts Gets his own Footy provides leadership to the team I firmly beleive in the Boak I just wish he came to Kardinia Pk…

Popey99 · 18/03/2013 at 07:23
Bell to Kreuzer a no-go. If Stevie J wasn't out for rd1, I would say take Robbo up to him… If you haven't got HepD I would take him for Newman…

Josh · 18/03/2013 at 09:06
Thanks for the feedback. I've got Heppell and pretty set with my backs. It's still pretty tempting to take Stevie J, with Karnezis as my F6, I can bring McAffer on for one round…. hmmmm

Marc · 18/03/2013 at 22:32
I reckon it's xtremely unlikely to see Jenkins average 85 for the year. 70-75 is a more realistic target for him this year I think.

Jon · 18/03/2013 at 14:38
You bloody beauty… my delima has just been answered. Blicavs is now a dual Mid/Fwd, on top of that Blicavs is certain Round 1 starter and may play up to Rounds 6.

Jon · 18/03/2013 at 14:39
Ooops! Got so exited… Mid/Ruck that is fellas.

mcareec · 18/03/2013 at 18:44
blicavs is in ruck

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 13:12
I'd choose Pittard without seeing the team selections next week. Reckon he's slipped nicely under the radar in the preseason although had a huge game on the weekend besting my Swannies.
Vlastuin has shown fantastic potential already but just not convinced yet that his job security is assured to the same degree as Pittard's.
I could be wrong though. So I'll be very interested to see where both players are named. If Vlastuin is started on the field rather than the bench then I'd feel a little more comfortable picking him.

mcareec · 18/03/2013 at 18:44
that is enough buddy

mcareec · 18/03/2013 at 18:43
vlastuin is a nobrainer

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 13:18
Hi Doddy. I currently have those same 5 in my team. A lot will come down to which players are named by Port next week but believe all those dudes will likely be picked, probably with the exception of Neade. However I think even he will be given a go sooner rather than later so don't think you have much to worry about.
As they are all cash cows it's unlikely many of these guys will still be in our team by round 11 so not really a concern bye wise either.

@MRB37 · 18/03/2013 at 13:32
To begin the year with, as long as they are filling your primary function for picking them (either points or cash generation), then I don't see a problem with it. I think there will be quite a few with the same 5 guys in their teams (myself included). Port have usually been one of the worst SC scoring teams overall the past couple of years, but I reckon they'll be much improved under Hinkley, so I wouldn't be too concerned.

Doddy · 19/03/2013 at 12:06
I hear ya my main concern is that 2 of of them are in the middle with no ability to be swung in the backline or the forwardline there is the real posibility that both of them may no be picked leaving me short in the middle..

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 13:27
It's a thought all right. Main worry is him being stranded on 1 or 2 games and stuck on the bubble for many weeks to come if Nic Nat comes back by Rd 2 or 3.
So you're probably better served going with a rookie instead and using the $100K elsewhere as there are much more appealing cash cows out there. It's an interesting idea though.

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 12:02
He's a ripper all right.

JJFYZZ · 18/03/2013 at 13:49
Thanks for the info!! Bloody hell this is another spanner in the works!
I thought they may have changed Lycett from WCE too.

BMO · 18/03/2013 at 13:55
Just noticed he is changed to Rucks also. Think it will solve some of the issues we all face in that department

Deanbartel · 18/03/2013 at 13:55
You'd be mad to pick Currie over Blicavs given Blicavs will be rucking solo pretty much

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 14:28
Yes this is a game changer. Just when I thought my ruck department was settled…

dools · 18/03/2013 at 22:28
Wow, where where you on draft nite MRB37?
Had him already he was my Precsious LOTR stuff

@MRB37 · 18/03/2013 at 17:28
Tony Armstrong? Not sold on him being a best 22 every week and he seems like the type that has the potential to cop a vest when he's playing.

Lochie · 18/03/2013 at 16:57
Do you have Rowe in your forward line? If so that's looking pretty good. Haven't heard much on the form of Vardy that's all.

harryy · 19/03/2013 at 07:57
yeh rowes in my forward line which makes me think i dont need vardy and just have jacobs, blicavs, currie and rowe? Is there any need for Vardy?

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 12:10
I wouldn't spend the money on him. He's had a poor track record with injuries and hasn't played any NAB Cup.
So have Blicavs as your R2 instead, swap Rowe into your ruck bench and make sure you have a swingman like Cox or Roughy in your forward line and spend the extra $125K elsewhere.

@MRB37 · 18/03/2013 at 17:29
Josh Kennedy, Chris Knights, Shannon Brynes and Travis Varcoe are probably your best bets.

Adam · 18/03/2013 at 17:00
Look at Blicavs in the ruck instead of Witts as Blicavs looks likely early on with Geelong's ruck injuries.

Lochie · 18/03/2013 at 17:13
Alright cheers

Lochie · 18/03/2013 at 17:13
Is that for me?

Marc · 18/03/2013 at 22:30
Good looking team there DOS, reckon you're pretty much set for the start of the season.

mcareec · 18/03/2013 at 18:40
not for mine
with sandi a chance for round two and griffin as second ruck
although he sneak in up forward

mcareec · 18/03/2013 at 18:39
heppell
neither
both
cox
dangerfield
kennedy

Jp04 · 18/03/2013 at 18:45
Heppell (just)
Can't split
Rowe
Maric
Danger
Varcoe

Shimma · 18/03/2013 at 19:05
heppell, ellis, blicavs, cox, danger, varcoe

Hareball · 18/03/2013 at 20:43
start with JP kennedy for first two rounds then trade out for danger , as swans start their first two games against GWS and GC

Marc · 18/03/2013 at 20:44
Could be a nice POD for you. 5th year, only 22, could be a nice breakout contender.

Jarod · 19/03/2013 at 06:56
Yeah I am over Fyfe. Not coming back from injury, played a great season last year and he has been tearing it up on the track (We all know that).

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 12:13
Absolutely. I just can't fit him into my midfield structure but he should have a very good year indeed.

replyer · 18/03/2013 at 18:59
tough one but id just go for Zorko and Moloney! Moloney should perform well at Brisbane this year!

Shimma · 18/03/2013 at 19:05
definiteily zorko and moloney

Doddy · 19/03/2013 at 12:08
No brainer Zorko and Moloney for sure

dannyboy · 18/03/2013 at 19:11
huh, just realised blicavs is a ruck now!!! well i guess its who out of crouch and viney

Shimma · 18/03/2013 at 19:32
Crouch

TRUSTMEBRO · 18/03/2013 at 19:11
crouch! DEFINATLY!

Doddy · 19/03/2013 at 12:11
Viney for me but it's really up to personel preference..
Good Luck

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 21:16
Extremely unlikely Ben. Wasn't in Brizzy's extended 24 man line-up for the NAB GF nor even listed in the 3 emergencies.
Could be a good downgrade target later in the season though.

DOS · 18/03/2013 at 20:48
don't rely on bilclavs as R2, trade in one of your backs for a rookie and spend it on a decent ruckman

SCaddict · 18/03/2013 at 21:19
I think your ruck situation is fine mate. There's a strong chance that Blicavs will play plenty of early games with the Cats big man fitness issues right now. Currie may even get a few games early too.
If neither play you can always swing Cox into the ruck as you have forward coverage on your bench with Macaffer.
However your forward and ruck structure is very similar to my set-up so I guess I was always going to like it! 🙂

dannyboy · 19/03/2013 at 00:00
mine is the same structure and im very confident with it. got maric as the main man tho i reakon he gets more of the pill than jacobs. blicavs will play lots early till mcintosh and west return

Spifflicator · 19/03/2013 at 08:57
I would lose Lucas in the mids for a better priced rookie, ne won’t earn you enough cash. K.Stevens looks to have better job security and is significantly lower in price.
You could use the extra to upgrade Grimes (def) or Robinson (f). Is Robinson suspended for rnd 1?

Spifflicator · 19/03/2013 at 09:01
If Stevens is injured then take Wines.

Josh · 18/03/2013 at 22:46
Heaps of potential there mate. I think having all 3 of Fyfe, Moloney and Lucas is pretty risky, though it could well pay off. You've got a heavy FWD line so you've got room to adjust if you feel it's too risky in the MID.
A couple of calculated risks are a must in my book!

dannyboy · 18/03/2013 at 23:29
yeah i was thinking because of the the lack of rookies in the forwards to stack it the most. there are so many potential mids this year that the risk of trying to make some cash quickly in that area is to good to refuse. in this game its more of a risk to not take a risk! im happy with my structure now i just need the right rookies…

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 00:23
We have very similar teams and strategies. I have an extra premium defender and you have an extra premium forward but other than that there are minimal differences really. So good thinking I say!

Josh · 18/03/2013 at 23:02
If GAJ really is crucial I was thinking of pushing Montagna out for Hanneberry?

dannyboy · 18/03/2013 at 23:44
My thoughts on GAJ, Buddy, Goddard are that at some stage of the season when they are worth gettin in, the amount of trades it will take to get them in might be costly, especially if you are planning to get in all three, not to mention the points (mainly GAJ and buddy) will score that you will miss out on. if you are planning on getting them at all may as well do it now. and big deal if they go down they are guns and will just go up again anyways. but hey, maybe im just defending them cos i have all three. Good luck for the season joshy boy

dannyboy · 18/03/2013 at 23:49
i had hanneberry but changed to moloney and now have 87k in the kick. i figured they are both a POD with the same potential output, but moloney was cheaper. who knows what ill be thinkin tomorrow tho…

Jarod · 19/03/2013 at 06:53
Montagna is suspended round 1

Matt · 18/03/2013 at 23:26
Yeah I thought about throwing another rookie like Mitchell or Stevns in the MIDS but I think Bennel/Fyfe will make me $$ while being an instant points provider.

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 00:32
It's hard to pass up on all those tasty elite mids isn't it? It has me salivating a little.
Although your team strategy is quite different to mine I think it's perfectly respectable and it's always good to see a bit of variety in SC.
The one change I would suggest however is dumping Daw and replacing him with Blicavs. He's very likely to get named for Rd 1 where I believe Majak not so much.

Deanbartel · 19/03/2013 at 06:40
Most will say Heppell….but Newman is also looking good. I'd take Houli > newman though

Phil · 20/03/2013 at 00:19
Don't you mean 6 million.

Mark From launceston · 20/03/2013 at 06:57
Good to see you have not jumped on the Ablett "Bandwagon"!!. Over priced and will do 6-10 pocessions average LESS this season. (Mainly due to rest of team stepping up)
Franklin will play 16 games this season (if lucky) too high to have somebody sitting on their arse.
I too have taken a punt on Lecras. he boots 60+ goals a season and see him doing 80+ if injury free. A risk, but I believe he will be 600k+ by seasons end

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 07:28
he sucked during NAB cup, waste of money

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 08:09
defs stock up on mid prices in your FWD

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 08:09
Karnezis, Varcoe, J.Kennedy, Lecras, Byrnes etc…

Bomber Stef · 20/03/2013 at 13:16
Looks the goods for a bench position!! Could be the no.1 ruckman at the cats!!

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 12:18
If I was to guess maybe $280-300K?

Shaggs · 19/03/2013 at 12:37
His break even scores are 50, 127, 130 for the first 3 rounds…

Adam · 19/03/2013 at 13:07
In that case, less than his current price, can't see him getting 127 or 130

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 14:53
No not sure what Shaggs is on about. Varcoe just needs to average more than 50 in the first 3 rounds for his price to go up which seems fairly likely I would think. I've gone for other mid-pricers which I believe represent slightly better value fwiw.
If what Shaggs said was true then no one would be picking him and he certainly wouldn't be in the Father of Fantasy Football's team!
There seems to be bit of a lack of understanding here of how BEs work at the start of the season.

McFog · 19/03/2013 at 15:07
Shaggs is a retard

footyinme · 20/03/2013 at 00:34
hahaha

SCaddict · 20/03/2013 at 00:59
Yeah last week someone was advocating that Orren Stephenson was a bargain buy because his starting BE was apparently -32.
I don't think so!
Please do yourself a favour guys and sign up to Supercoach Gold or use some other legit resource to get your BE facts right.

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 12:23
He's been respectable in the NAB Cup but he's probably a fringe Hawks player at best. Unfortunately the Hawks game is the very last of the round so you may not know whether he's playing or has a green vest etc until late in the round.
I'm in a similar dilemma with regards Bradley Hill.

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 15:08
You will suffer without Ablett.
No matter what you think, you will suffer without Ablett

Eagle · 19/03/2013 at 15:21
I have both

kodesz · 19/03/2013 at 15:50
Dangerfield>JPK

kodesz · 19/03/2013 at 15:49
definitely use that idea!

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 15:57
If you're considering an early upgrade to Ablett, then why waste a trade on him? Start with him

Josh · 20/03/2013 at 02:43
Ablett isn't a must have. Others could give similar output this year and free's up cash to build your team. I'm going no ablett, no franklin and no goddard. Us no ablett starters will be laughing when he's averaging 115 at round 6 🙂

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 16:22
Cox 100%.
His DPP status is also very handy but even if he didn't have that I'd pick Cox all the time every time.
Having said that Jacobs is my R1 ha ha.

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 16:26
thanks mate 😀

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 16:30
Yeah just to clarify I have Jacobs as my R1 and Cox as my F1. But if I could only fit one in my team I would definitely choose Cox for the extra $55K.
Fortunately I don't have to.

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 16:36
So in that respect, you think that I should have the same structure as you, and get rid of Roughead as my F1?

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 16:44
Roughy is a perfectly respectable choice as your F1 so wouldn't go messing around too much with your team if you really like him.
All I'm saying is I reckon Cox would be a very handy addition to your team especially as it looks like Nic Nat will miss the first few rounds.
Nothing wrong with Jacobs either. It all comes down to personal preferences in the end and what you can accommodate in your team structure and cap space.

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 16:37
Also, do you have another premium as your R2?

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 16:45
No I'm taking a punt on Blicavs with Currie and Rowe on the bench.
Although there's some risk attached to that strategy the spare cash allows me to get that extra premium defender in Hanley into my backline that I was really coveting in place of Vlastuin who I still have a few doubts about.

SCaddict · 19/03/2013 at 16:24
I'd go Mundy in the middle AND Heppell in defence if you can swing it.

Jhonny bhoy · 19/03/2013 at 16:26
Neither

footyinme · 20/03/2013 at 00:28
Deledio for mine he's more prolific with the ball and is more consistent with sc pionts.
I say this because i believe Cotchin is the engine of the Tiger midfield and because of this he will get tag after tag, making his sc scores up and down.

footyinme · 20/03/2013 at 00:29
On the other hand many other people believe this fact aswell making CotchIn a worthy POD!

footyinme · 20/03/2013 at 00:45
hmmm Jenkins $363,300 averaged 67.9 sc pts in 2012.
could avg 75 this season.
O'Hailpin $252,500 averaged 59.0 sc pts in 1/2 a game in 2012.
could avg 70 this season.
if you want to have the ruck swing?

Tom · 19/03/2013 at 16:38
Keep the cash, Shuey will get you cash. Dangerfield won't

footyinme · 20/03/2013 at 00:23
Birchall don't know how he's gonna go early on in the season with so many of his fellow team mates down back with him. Goddard could avg up to120 pts this season if he doesn't get the tag too often. But Duffield is best of these 3, but have you considered Hanley Pearce?

SCaddict · 20/03/2013 at 00:48
C'mon guys it's Pearce Hanley! It's about the third time I've had to correct someone. Please show a modicum of respect to the Irishman. Sorry I'm a little cranky tonight. 🙂
And yes he's in my team over the likes of Birchall and the Duffman who are valid alternatives.
Btw you don't want to be left behind by not having Goddard in your team if you are gunning for maximum league wins.

Jake P · 20/03/2013 at 10:29
Cox

Josh · 20/03/2013 at 19:24
Yeah I've been considering Gwilt but not certain that he won't burn. Could be an awesome smoky if it works out but is it worth the risk?

SCaddict · 20/03/2013 at 13:37
Yes he's in my team atm. Looks completely rejuvenated under Mick. His disposal efficiency could still do with some improvement but he's been getting plenty of the ball.
Not a complete lock yet as I'm still weighing him up against Koby Stevens.

SCaddict · 20/03/2013 at 13:43
Yes that's a nice looking team. Only suggestion I have would be to drop the Big Mummy. Just too much of an injury and suspension risk for my liking.
So I reckon you would be better off going with Bellchambers, Kreuzer or Jaymar for a mid pricer or upgrading to a premium like Jacobs, Roughy of McEvoy.
Btw I didn't realise KB was making a comeback to footy after his long stint on the Rules Committee?! 🙂

Hazey · 22/03/2013 at 00:43
I hope he kicks it up to another level this year and will be looking to bring him in at some stage. Improvement from other North mids may see the eat taken off him – but he is able to play thru a tag anyways.

Tom · 20/03/2013 at 18:20
pendles

Marc · 20/03/2013 at 23:07
It depends on when your Captain is playing. For example, if your Captain plays on Saturday, you can only use the VC loophole on the Friday night game. If he plays on a Sunday, then you’ve got the Friday and Saturday games to pick from. So if you’ve got Gary Ablett, since he plays something like 18 of 23 on a Saturday, that means you’ll usually only have the Friday night game to pick your VC from.
You put your VC on the guy playing before your captain. If he scores high enough, then you swap out a starting player for a non-playing player and put the Captain on him (make sure you set your emergency as the guy you swapped out though). Since the non-player gets 0, then your VC score gets doubled. This is why in CrouchingOne’s team he picked a guy in his rucks who’s never going to play, so he will always have a non-playing player and thus will always be able to use the loophole. If you go with a team where all 30 guys get picked, you can’t use the loophole because you won’t have a non-scoring player to put onto the field and make captain.

Pete · 20/03/2013 at 18:45
Dustin Martin > Jack Watts > Mitch Robinson?

Tom · 20/03/2013 at 20:06
David Hale > Jack Watts > Mitch Robinson > Dustin Martin

dannyboy · 20/03/2013 at 20:18
for me its a back up plan for going cheap in the ruck. i have maric with 3 rookies, one with fwd swing and cox in the fwd line

D1Vo · 21/03/2013 at 07:00
fyfe… will be freos B&F and easy 100+

D1Vo · 21/03/2013 at 06:55
Pav if you want 100 every week but Ive never been a massive fan
Rockliff for cash

Marc · 21/03/2013 at 17:58
Looks good, dude.