745 Comments

Brad · 22/03/2016 at 13:50
DEF: J.Weitering M.Dea M.Hartley N.Broad
MID: C.Mills C.Menadue G.Hewett R.Davis
FWD: B.Kennedy S.Kerridge M.Adams A.Mcdonald-Tipungwuti

@footy_bec · 22/03/2016 at 20:33
McCarthy might be a sneaky inclusion for FWD too. But essentially the list as above.

Brad · 22/03/2016 at 13:46
Tommy Sheridan in your defence for a rookie and your team looks perfect!

Rick · 22/03/2016 at 13:55
Mate I reakon keep it as is, similar structure to mine, very much the same in fact. Have a look and comment your suggestions on my team please , cheers, rick

The Beard · 22/03/2016 at 15:42
Looking for your team mate? Whereis it?

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 14:28
Not sure I'd do that. personally, Pendles is a gun.
I'd drop Greene, move brown up forward and you should have enough players each week in the forward line, using menadue/brown/AMT and kennedy to fill F5 and F6.
You'd then have enough to lock in a gun defender with less risk and keep dependles.

The Beard · 22/03/2016 at 15:38
That's a good idea mate. Thank you! Who would you recommend? I can only really see Laird or Simpson and he's a tad out of price unless I cut someone else down like Grem for a rookie.

BigHaydos · 22/03/2016 at 16:01
not being rude, but i honestly dont see a single player that presents a point of difference at all

Tim · 22/03/2016 at 17:39
Are you suggesting that there are 200,000 teams with that exact line up???? The Beard is endeavouring to pick the best side (I'm assuming) he can. Who cares if he apparently doesn't have any PODs? He might just have the best team and that's all that matters. How much cash have you got left Beardo? Roughly $140k?

Fail · 22/03/2016 at 22:29
I believe matt crouch is a pod tbh

The Beard · 23/03/2016 at 11:05
Didn't find it rude, didn't see a need for a pod. Although I'd actually say to run a midfield that stacked and a ruck that stacked is a bit of a pod.

mark · 22/03/2016 at 16:23
way to light down forward and back. good luck lol

The Beard · 23/03/2016 at 11:04
Forwards I'm quite comfortable with. What's your line up?
I also feel other then Shaw and potentially Bartel who is worth the money as a defender? I'd rather load up in the Mid's & Ruck.

Jabba07 · 22/03/2016 at 21:43
Nice team, but you have 30k in the bank after loading up that team…. no way can you dump a defender for 300k – 360k.
Too light on D for mine.

The Beard · 23/03/2016 at 11:04
My comment was I could dump Pendles back to Wines and then upgrade a rookie defender to that 300k+ defender.
I agree it's light but no one seems to mention anyone other then Sheridan and Longeran or McKenzie and I'm not convinced on either and yet to hear anyone tell me why I should be…

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 14:21
Not everyone has Grimley. I won't touch him after NAB performance, didn't even do very well in the game they won against Carlton.
Plus I think Luen and McKernan will get the ruck and forward positions most weeks. If I thought he'd play every game I'd lock him in but I'm doubtful.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 14:23
Mitch brown will play a fair bit this season though, so I'd lock him in if Ruggles/Adams/Tippa isn't named. I'd assume at this point brown will be named round one.

Steele · 22/03/2016 at 22:45
Where's your point of difference? That's my only knock, as it's a great team albeit very generic.

ball swing · 23/03/2016 at 02:34
POD is the C choice. Always is… EVERY week!!!

Tim · 23/03/2016 at 06:58
No GAJ…

Dean · 22/03/2016 at 23:30
Where are your 13 Guns? I count 10 Gun's in your side – them being as follows:
Defence: Shaw, Laird
Mid: Fyfe, Danger, Pendles, Ablett, Rocky
Ruck: NicNat, Gawn
FWD: Barlow
That is who I would consider Guns. Its pointless choosing Gray, McGovern, Hall as Guns. Keep in mind defenders are extremely volatile, I have Laird however it wouldn't surprise me if he turns out to be ordinary. You are obviously counting S Gray, McGovern & Hall as Guns. You are not being realistic mate, McGovern & Hall are far from being "Guns" they need to prove themselves yet and the same applies with S Gray.
If I had to count my Guns as you have that would put me at 15 Guns but in a nutshell players under $500k don't equal "Gun" until proven.
Nice side though with a even spread. Good Luck mate.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 15:13
Looks pretty safe with a good amount of possible profit.

Steele · 22/03/2016 at 22:47
Exactly(safe). Yet very same same as everyone else

Matt · 22/03/2016 at 14:25
Pendles to Rockliff and Dusty in sounds pretty good to me. Feel like Pendles and Rocky should average pretty similar

Ricky · 23/03/2016 at 12:54
Pendlebury Oliver and Robinson out
And bought in Sidebottom menadue and Gray
Thoughts ?

@footy_bec · 23/03/2016 at 13:54
My thoughts are you should leave as is. Pendles was the highest SC scorer last year bar none. Oliver will make money and Robinson is a great POD.

Nathan · 22/03/2016 at 17:03
Best start to the pod ever

Mike · 22/03/2016 at 14:21
I wonder if Hurn is worth a look.

CapTnKaOs · 22/03/2016 at 14:29
Maybe Rich? But honestly, I'd prefer to see you turn him into a gun or a rookie.
I think there is better value at this price point on the other lines.
Every year I pick a mid priced defender, 6 weeks into the season I regret it. But of course, I'll probably do it again.

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 17:32
Haha Yep, well said – Lumumba anyone?

Dean · 22/03/2016 at 23:39
Go Rich LOCK and throw away the key, he will generate you cash and I honestly have more faith in Rich in Defence then I do Laird even though I have both, but defence always screws us over big time when we pick the 500k Guns and without fail most of them hemorage cash and score average.
I'm sticking by going week in defence, it kills me every year when I go heavy in defence and I always go back and restructure my team last minute, not this year, I am biting the bullet and going weak in defence and sticking with my FAT gut for once.

DuckingTigers · 23/03/2016 at 22:13
Anyone without a stupid hair style.

Gags · 22/03/2016 at 18:43
Gotta be Yeo mate, In for a huge season!
Only problem is, I don't have him.

Big fact hunt · 22/03/2016 at 15:03
Thanks Grayson. Thought I would join in. Love the banter or hanging a bit of crap on each other. Long time reader but don't post much

@grayson_lowee · 22/03/2016 at 17:41
No worries mate, glad to have you on board

Gags · 22/03/2016 at 18:46
Really like your PODs
Sam Gray is a great choice
All the best!

jockreynolds · 22/03/2016 at 15:30
Mate – he's dead set I'm my team now. Can't believe I didn't slot him in earlier! Best of luck this week son

One Touch Wonder · 22/03/2016 at 16:14
do you think McCaffer will get a run?

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 17:18
Love the Sidey selection bud. Was always on my list but will just miss being selected in my side. I think he is underpriced but so are plenty other proven premo's this year.

Connor · 22/03/2016 at 18:31
Went with him last year – got burnt – why not go with him again! One of the most underrated players in the AFL by my reckoning and he is constantly overlooked every year. He's got one more year experience than last so he will only get better!

medadsson · 22/03/2016 at 19:12
G'day JuddO. Quality player and have considered him and Taylor Adams. Only thing that worries me about Pies (as far as Supercoach goes) is that they have so many accumulators in the team who may detract from one another (points wise). Good luck though as he has shown any number of times he can pump out the big scores with the best of them.

judd0 · 23/03/2016 at 00:10
Hey mate. Yeah I agree with you they do have a lot of possession getters but I'm hoping Sidey can be a predominantly outside player with his exceptional fitness and benefit from the hard inside work done by adams, treloar etc. Whilst he missed about a third of the season last year he gathered at least 19 disposals in all his games and he also has a great kick to handball ratio with a minimum of 10 kicks in all his games. He only had 3 games where he had more handballs then kicks.

dean gardiner · 23/03/2016 at 12:13
Im stuck in a situation where i need to decide between pendles and sidebottom. and im not enjoying it….

Monkey_Magic · 22/03/2016 at 17:04
470587, filled with community members and top 1500 finishes, if this is you join in!
Only a few places left.

Phildev · 23/03/2016 at 00:33
Hey sail. Top 10 k players. 4 spots left. 273366. Love to have you

jockreynolds · 22/03/2016 at 15:32
Thanks very much Marco – comments like this make it all worthwhile!

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 15:06
Brown, McCarthy. Maybe Anthony Tippa.

Derek · 22/03/2016 at 16:50
Grimley & Kommer should probably both play

One Touch Wonder · 22/03/2016 at 16:53
Adams, O'Brien, Cox, Long, Phillips are all outside chances of getting named round 1, but should get games

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 15:10
Was in and out of my team. Could pay off….might make you 150-200k if he plays every week.

MaccasMarvels · 22/03/2016 at 20:32
Gault is a bit too 'key position' player for me, but as a pies supporter I can't wait to see him running around out there!

Leeds17 · 22/03/2016 at 21:23
Go Peter Wright if you want KPP, cheaper and better job security, not going with either personally..

One Touch Wonder · 22/03/2016 at 16:17
what ? over Dusty are you talking about. He will be playing won't he?

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:38
People assume because of some off field dramas he's going to suddenly crumble as a footballer.

Avzmo · 22/03/2016 at 16:45
Dahlhaus and Zorko have low ownership % and I think are very solid forward options if you are looking for someone around that price.

Marcus · 22/03/2016 at 17:44
Zorko is out round 1

Luke · 22/03/2016 at 18:42
Jack R for the smokie

NIcholas · 22/03/2016 at 15:46
Dea Goldy Wells

Jonathan Camac · 22/03/2016 at 16:43
I agree with Nicholas

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 18:32
I honestly would pick all three second options to all three first options even if they were all 1 on 1.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 19:33
Dea, Martin, Wells

Big balls · 22/03/2016 at 22:31
Wheats , Martin & wells

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 15:50
Probably underpriced but just another popular midpriced defender that doesn't particularly float my boat.
I'll be going pure GnR in the backline this season assuming enough decent rookies get named on Thursday as I just feel there are too many midprice mirages in defence.
You might luck out and pick one of the few that soars but just as many, if not more, will merely tread water or crash and burn.

Liam · 22/03/2016 at 16:18
I'm in Addict

Liam · 22/03/2016 at 16:20
I'm obviously too late.

@wheels_1987 · 23/03/2016 at 11:35
joined!

Youngy · 23/03/2016 at 12:14
Its Full. Damn.

Jack · 22/03/2016 at 15:55
Danger & Rocky if Rocky is named. Otherwise Selwood and Priddis.

The_Black_Mamba · 22/03/2016 at 15:59
Whats your reasoning? I see selwood scoring just as much as dangerfield and I feel priddis or hanneberry are much safer and more premium selections then rockliff. If it wasnt for selwood not having a full pre season I wouldve locked him in…

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 19:43
Rocky was the second best SC player in the comp in 2014 and now has the use of both lungs again.
Danger tore the NAB a new one and looks ready to explode for his new club. Jelwood can often get off to a slow start and his compromised preseason surely doesn't help there.

Benjamima Puddleduck · 22/03/2016 at 22:58
I have always heard of this 'Selwood's slow start' but went back and checked records and it doesnt seem to sit correctly.
There are a few scattered sub 100 games here and there. Last year being the worst of all (hence the cheaper price tag)
But the scores never suggest he starts slow, not by a long shot.

Benjamima Puddleduck · 22/03/2016 at 23:00
Selwood will outscore Danger this year, probably only marginally. Price check… you know the better option.
Next year, Danger will be the main man.

Noigerbour · 23/03/2016 at 06:51
Your dreaming !

Grahame Lebroy · 22/03/2016 at 16:25
i like 1 mate. I think Danger will outscore Selwood and if Rockliff stays fit he can go huge

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 17:49
I reckon you have to roll with option 1 even though I'm also huge on Hanners and have him in my side along with Danger and Rocky.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:09
I wouldn't touch rich and aish personally but hey if you feel they are value then go for it.
Viojo didn't play NAB so doesn't seem a chance in my mind.

One Touch Wonder · 22/03/2016 at 16:21
why you got Vojo-Rainbow? do you know something we don't?

IH8 · 22/03/2016 at 19:14
Haha unfortunately not he will make way for a rookie who's actually playing. Just had him in my first draft and haven't bothered changing it. Can't set rookies until teams are announced anyway.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:09
Could play more than Oliver I think.

Avzmo · 22/03/2016 at 16:43
I just think scoring potential at Essendon is down across the board, there will be games where you struggle to get 5 players scoring over 80 in a game. and to say Parrish will be in those 5 is probably a bit ahead of ourselves. I feel like there are better options out there.

Canny the Manny · 23/03/2016 at 22:16
With the absence of midfield rookies this year, I think he's a good pick. Just don't expect too much from the kid.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:19
Had enright in 2014 and was solid, then was too soft to pick him last year cos of his age and took harry taylor instead. It backfired.
Both guys have played incredibly consistent careers. Maybe take simpson as carlton will be guaranteed to see a lot of ball down back this year.

REN · 22/03/2016 at 16:59
Have they always awarded points for spoiling?

Gags · 22/03/2016 at 18:52
Josh Gibson Relevant???

jockreynolds · 22/03/2016 at 20:01
This is absolutely SIGNIFICANT if fair dinkum?

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 20:56
I like the 5 points for 'hitout to advantage', Nicnat should clean up!, I wonder if that means when he takes it out of the centre himself too?

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 21:08
Where'd you get that info TJM?
The SC website table on points scoring is below. Not included at SC site is, 50m penalty, Mark on lead, sharked hitout, and a few of the point amounts are also different to what you posted.
Effective kick – 4 Points
Ineffective kick – 0 Points
Clanger kick -4 Points
Effective Handball -1.5 Points
Ineffective handball -0 Points
Handball clanger -4 Points
Handball receive 1.5 Point
Hardball get 4.5 Points
Loose-ball get 4.5 Points
Goal 8 Points
Behind 1 Point
Mark uncontested (maintaining possession) 2 Points
Mark contested (maintaining possession) 6 Points
Mark uncontested (from opposition) 4 Points
Mark contested (from opposition) 8 Points
Tackles 4 Points
Free kick for 4 Points
Free kick against -4 Points
Hitout to Advantage 5 Points
Gather from Hitout 2 Points

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 21:19
SuperCoach 2016: Champion Data explains key stats in scoring formula
March 22, 2016 8:32am
Herald Sun
Article in today's digital Herald Sun

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 21:41
So those dodgyfux at Heraldsun don't give the full breakdown of points scoring on the website, probably some sort of raffles and bingo permit violation there. It doesn't suprise me though, I bought their trash paper due to a backpage headline only to find out that if I want to read the story I have to buy a digital subscription.

Russ · 23/03/2016 at 00:50
PUTTING together a big score in SuperCoach is about a lot more than just kicks and handballs.
The SuperCoach scoring system is a complicated one, with more than 100 different areas of the game involved in the overall final score.
Unlike some fantasy games that award points for a kick no matter where it goes or consider a mark in front of goal when scores are level in the final quarter the same as accepting a backwards pass in defence, SuperCoach rewards a player’s real impact in a match.
100 different factors make up the score? sheesh.
Yeh don't know why Dadsmasher, I guess they wanted to keep an element of mystery about it? lol
I do enjoy when a bloke scores 40 points for kicking the winning goal though, god knows what their formula is for that!?

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:40
Worth a chance, there's other options like Sheridan, Seedsman, McKenzie, Harwood and Cutler being thrown around too.

Benjamima Puddleduck · 22/03/2016 at 23:03
MMM Cutler =D

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:43
Also saw nathan wilson mentioned, did ok in the NAB.

@grayson_lowee · 22/03/2016 at 17:48
If you have the money, Greene all the way mate, degoey is a good little stepping stone but imo Greene will be a keeper this year, from what ive seen and with treloars departure, hes set to breakout.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:12
I have De Goey at F3 but if I had the spare cash I probably would've gone with Greene.
But Greene has just missed the cut in Addicts although I have him in my RDT side.

hawkeye · 22/03/2016 at 20:03
personally not going with green heard his looking at rotating on wing and half fwd.. hasn't locked down his skinfolds and work ethic..so will be picking jack steele to get more midfield time

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 20:56
I had the same dilemma for F4 and used this reasoning. If greene stinks and gooey stars it's an easy correction before the price change BUT if gooey stinks and greene stars you'll need 2 trades unless you kept 100kplus spare cash

Steeeve · 22/03/2016 at 16:42
Weitering and Wines, pocket the cash in case one of the higher priced rookies goes berzerk in the first couple of weeks so you can afford to trade up to them.

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:10
Option two

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:35
Pendles got 32 touches and a season high 11 marks when playing on the half back flank vs geelong in round 22 last year.
His possible moving into the backline and losing scoring potential, is getting blown out of proportion.
As is the impact of off field issues for Martin.

Itchy balls · 22/03/2016 at 16:36
Where did you read that?

Shaq · 22/03/2016 at 16:50
Herald Sun article

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 17:04
Bucks isn't going to put pendles somewhere to be quiet, he'll put him where he needs pendles to have an impact.
Will finish the season between 600-700k imo.

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 17:28
im assuming Bucks doesnt want to play finals this year.

Steeeve · 22/03/2016 at 19:16
Pendles will still score well, will still attend a shit load of centre bounces and will still be looked for every time his teammates have the pill.
But if this is true it could be good news for those rolling the dice with DeGoey.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 19:32
Also good for those who want Pendles, but don't want every other team having him.

HOLLA · 22/03/2016 at 21:36
Yeah ill join ya shit heap league haha

Mr Question Face · 22/03/2016 at 16:46
GUN

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 17:31
He will be in most sides come seasons end. his problem is that he is maxed out price wise. Most people are looking for value early on or grabbing the very best they can afford. If you do pick him though, he will be a great selection.

bUCKET__ · 22/03/2016 at 22:09
Also getting a bit older and has spoken a bit lately about an ongoing knee issue, some risk in that he might lose a bit of pace in his old age.

Lazy_Simmo · 23/03/2016 at 14:20
I 've started him last couple years and I think both times he's finished 5th for overall points. Won't be a capt choice often but will accumulate you a lot of points over the season. As Holty says buying him at max price but has a very low point deviation and will crack you out 110 most weeks.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 17:02
He was in, then out, then in, then out again. He's giving me a headache honestly.
I reckon he could average 80 in that backline that will see a lot of action. What about cutler too? had a good NAB.
There's a fair few viable mid price defenders but a few of them will flop I reckon.

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 17:33
never played more then 16 games in a season. At that price, way too risky.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:27
The Phantom has selected him and he knows his stuff.
I myself have too many players coming back from injury as it is and Harwood's durability is pretty horrendous when you look at it so I have to skip on him.
But if he can stay on the park early he should make $100-150K or thereabouts I'm guessing.

Tret · 22/03/2016 at 16:58
2 Bartels could be risky

One Touch Wonder · 22/03/2016 at 17:35
i meant Bartel's cousin, barlow.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:59
Two Bartels?

Mr Question Face · 22/03/2016 at 17:03
I was thinking about two Bartels, its ricky, but I think he can handle it

FootyFanatic · 22/03/2016 at 17:19
I personally have 3 Bartels in my team

Ethan017 · 22/03/2016 at 20:23
Look it's one of the burning questions of 2016, how many Bartel's is too many?
I've seen a variation in all teams some going with 2,3, 6 or even some taking it to the extreme with 13 Bartels!!

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:03
Nice looking GnR side mate although I'd still try and squeeze in Wells if you can who technically I would class as an expensive rookie rather than a cheap ass midpricer.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:58
Absolutely.

@grayson_lowee · 22/03/2016 at 17:51
i think he's fantastic and a little bit of a POD, i'd go for him if you can.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 17:57
I'd only pick him if you think he can have a chance at being a top 12 mid otherwise I reckon you'd be wasting your time and may as well find an extra $100K and go with a proven elite.
Or alternatively you could save $200K like I'm doing and run with B.Crouch who it wouldn't surprise me if he scored similar to Cripps although you would be taking the risk that his body holds together, at least early in the season, until you can upgrade him to an elite.

Cam · 23/03/2016 at 08:21
Kick to handball ratio hurts his scores

Phildev · 23/03/2016 at 00:44
273366. Always a top league. AGRADE. 3 spots left

goran · 22/03/2016 at 17:28
I have him d5 right now… Rolling with quite a risky defense of Houli, Kolo, Lonergan, Weitering, Dea and Hartley

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 17:45
Dea if named will be D4 for me although I'm running with a GnR backline which many in the community don't favour.
But I just don't have much faith in most of the popular midpriced defenders many coaches are running with. So I'd rather generate maximum cash in the backline and use the savings to bolster my own side with elite mids and rucks who I can actually trust a hell of a lot more than these midpriced defender luck dips.

CapTnKaOs · 22/03/2016 at 18:09
Agree 100% with GnR backline strategy. SC history is littered with midpriced defenders who start out as a means of "balancing" the team, but then cause nothing but pain and take forever to get rid of. Like a SC kidney stone.

TRIGGER HAPPY · 22/03/2016 at 22:46
D4 for me

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 16:58
Can you afford McGovern?

vex · 22/03/2016 at 17:00
nah but I like these 2 better anyway. Made of glass that kid

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 17:05
Then hurn for me, and I'm a crows fan.

Phil · 22/03/2016 at 19:09
Both have hard early draws so I'd rather see them as potential upgrades than starters but I prefer Smith

Mr Question Face · 22/03/2016 at 17:00
But Jock held a mirror?

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 17:39
I have him my team but I agree with Jock that there are some doubts there most significantly surrounding his durability.
I'm prepared to roll the dice as we know his quality and Supercoach potential but I think we'd only be kidding ourselves if we didn't acknowledge there was some downside or significant risk with this selection.
At least we've seen Wells light it up in the NAB so there's a distinction there for me, plus he's cheaper so consider him a lock that all coaches should have but I'm afraid I just can't put B.Crouch in that category Sarah.

Sarah · 22/03/2016 at 18:26
Huge durability concerns for both players, everyone knows that, but i feel that both are cheap enough to almost be locks.
Crouch averaged 94 2 seasons ago, very likely to improve to a low 100 average, has been lighting it up in practice games and the sanfl, obviously not afl caliber competition but you'll expect him to dominate in those games and he's done that. It would be nice to have seen him play nab challenge games but when he has played, he hasn't disappointed. Only if he plays half a season, he would appreciate to a decent price where it would be an easy sideways trade to a top 8 mid.
Ablett has similar durability concerns and obviously on a different level to crouch but that doesn't defer people from picking him.

@BarronVonCrow · 22/03/2016 at 19:56
My plan for Crouch includes many "out" plans at the moment. If he gets injured within the first month, he's down to Mills. If he gets injured after 9-10 games, then he moves up to a Fallen Premium. Best case scenario he stays healthy and averages 105+ for most of the year.
Also to consider that his 40 touches were with the Crows limiting themselves to 50 rotations as per the new SANFL rules (though they just upped it to 60 yesterday), but South Adelaide, were not following the interchange cap and were rotating like crazy, so he's been beating fresher guys while being slightly underdone himself.
I'm not worried about the Matt taking his role thing just because it isn't going to happen. They play completely separate roles, Matty is pure inside, he's as fast as a fat man on a treadmill, so he can't play outside at all, but he will find the ball on the inside and he will extract it. He will be competing with Scott Thompson and CEY for his spot. Brad can do the inside stuff, but he can also play more outside too, with the Crows focusing on a more uncontested style of ball movement this year, both will have separate roles, and both will need to play them well for the Crows to have a good year.
Wayno – If you're taking a flier on ANY Crow forward, make it Tom Lynch. The guy has killed it during the NAB Challenge, he is going to have a big year, could average 95+ for the year. Betts is going to be inconsistent, Lynch isn't likely to be.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 17:40
Hilarious podcast, Crouch's 40 touches in the SANFL must've been against 'A bunch of dickheads'
Yet Selwood's 34 in the VFL was basically divine (can't remember the word he used)
Unproven at AFL level because of injuries, but these are the risks you have to take I feel.

Chill · 22/03/2016 at 18:00
Sarah you are too passionate about the crows.. !! Second best midfielder? What about sloand and Thompson?? I think the Crouch boys are ready to be burn men. Avoiding.

Sarah · 22/03/2016 at 18:10
haha, love the Crows! Sloane is clearly there number 1 mid, but Crouch will be a star.

Sarah · 23/03/2016 at 12:24
Hi Sarah,
You're getting people confused with me!!! Are you a mad crow too? If so then that is really spooky!! You might need to change your login name so people can tell us apart.
Cheers,
Sarah

Chill · 23/03/2016 at 12:27
I thought the above messages sounded different from usual Sarah. This is creepy.

CapTnKaOs · 22/03/2016 at 18:17
As mentioned in the podcast, there is a lot of injury risk at the start of this year. But I think its also thrown up some value. I've got B Crouch and Wells as well. But I also have D Menzel, and McCarthy. I reckon at least a couple of them will stand up long enough to produce serious cash.

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 18:47
My concern with Crouch isnt just being a injury risk, but also a risk to himself. He has had a entire year off due to injury and when he is finally given the chance to play, he goes against team rules and has a few drinks. How serious is this guy about his football is probably the question we should be asking? Has all the ability in the world and will be a great player no doubt but will Adelaide forgive him and allow him to play this week? If they do, it opens up the door for all the other youngsters in the team to think this behavior is acceptable.
But after all this doubt and criticism of Crouch, at his price its hard not to select him.

@footy_bec · 22/03/2016 at 20:58
He will play. I will not be selecting him.

JAYZ · 22/03/2016 at 18:49
The question is having Wells and Ablett already vulnerable, and crouch who hasn't played in a year or during preseason and his other two seasons took under 3 games to fall… Don't think his a lock MASSIVE risk for reward

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 19:29
Ablett is probably more likely to get sore or injured again, considering he's full priced it's probably an even bigger risk.
Guess that's why jock and others aren't locking in Ablett or Crouch.
The day I don't take risks is the day supercoach is boring for me though.
I'll be locking in Ablett, Libbe, Wells and crouch!
First one I drop would be Ablett though honestly, strange as that may sound to some.

JAYZ · 22/03/2016 at 18:52
Plus Libba back from a knee if one of them gets injured not much options to trade down too.. Mmm decisions

Phil · 22/03/2016 at 19:17
Couldn't agree more with this comment. I've picked him at M8 over Mills as I think he'll generate as much cash. If I believe a injury risk player is 200k+ underpriced they're a lock in my team, as I believe the reward outweighs the risk. Welcome to The Walking Wounded young Brad

TRIGGER HAPPY · 22/03/2016 at 22:48
Agree both worth the risk with their enormous upside. Crouch at m8 looks as brucey would say delicious.

@BarronVonCrow · 22/03/2016 at 20:07
Gray is the sure thing, Wines will have the potential to average near the same, but also has the potential to finish 5-10 points lower than Gray. Will depend on if you can spare the cash I imagine.

@footy_bec · 22/03/2016 at 20:59
Both 🙂
I'm going Gray x 2

Gord29 · 22/03/2016 at 17:43
i currently have him but there is a few around that price that could come in all have risk in there selections

Clint in Scotland · 23/03/2016 at 21:35
My team structure doesn't work without him. Locked in all preseason.

goran · 22/03/2016 at 17:39
Gray.

@grayson_lowee · 22/03/2016 at 17:53
Honestly, id go ward here, love him as a player and could be a small POD.

Phil · 22/03/2016 at 19:20
All of these guys should be good for a 110 average so all good picks. I have Gray as I think he has the most chance of pushing to a 115-120 average.

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:05
Gray for mine

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 17:44
Many seem to be picking him due to him apparently getting midfield time.
I wouldn't touch him, never been supercoach relevant and the kids these days run rings around him.

Noigerbour · 23/03/2016 at 06:59
No

Clint in Scotland · 23/03/2016 at 21:40
For the purpose of balance, I'm gonna say yes. I have him at D2. No doubt he's a risk, but he's a defender with a midfield role, and I'll be happy if he gives me a low 90s average to finish the season in my D4 or D5 position.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:18
Probably Gaz if he's named.
There's just as much risk in NOT picking Gaz, if not more, than picking him in my view.
The other 3 guys are great selections too so if you really believe Gaz will snap up his sh!t again like Jock does then either of those guys would be a fine alternative.

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 18:40
SCAddict we had a number of battles last year! Had you in one of my leagues 🙂
I would put Pendles above Gaz here, going in without Gaz, has not been in my team since the tendon issue was revealed

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:55
What's your team name Motsy and I'll add you as a rival?

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 19:07
"Such is Fyfe" I think a few people have gotten it now over the years though. I think we went up against each other in my league early in the finals last year. Might be easier if I add you 🙂

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 19:08
I remember your tag mate.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:14
Nah, tomorrow mate.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 18:17
Had a great year in 2015, will he maintain the 113.5 average is the question.

Phil · 22/03/2016 at 19:24
Barlow wants a bigger slice of the pie this year, as well as Bennell, id say they're both eyeing off Mundys points. Great player though

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:04
Good POD – not in my team though

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 22:07
Yes go for it a nice pod and reliable

Gags · 22/03/2016 at 19:03
Mate absolutely love this team!
Very similar to mine.
Looking at your rucks, does this mean you are going the whole year without goldy??

@grayson_lowee · 22/03/2016 at 19:27
Look, potentially i will upgrade, but if nicNat is performing well enough, i dont see any reason to get rid of him, same goes with gawn.

Benjamima Puddleduck · 22/03/2016 at 23:30
NicNat will be No. 1 this year.

@grayson_lowee · 23/03/2016 at 00:23
i don't know about number one, but he will definitely be top 5, maybe even top 3. I see it being:
1. Goldy
2. Martin
3. NicNat
4. Jacobs
5. Gawn

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 22:12
Beast looking team my only worry is the injury front you likely to face early in the season

@grayson_lowee · 23/03/2016 at 00:24
I don't see the 'injury front' that you mentioned, are you talking about the players coming off of injuries, or are you talking about something else? Could you please elaborate? 🙂

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:47
Well it sure stirred Sarah into action!
How dare anyone question her golden boy Brad Crouch selection and hell hath no fury as we all know. 🙂

james · 22/03/2016 at 18:40
green for me put the extra 50k to upgrading another line

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:42
So we're meant to play a guessing game are we?
Ok I'll play along … would that be Lachie Hunter? 🙂

tom · 22/03/2016 at 18:44
indeed it is he is going to be great player and stepping stone

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 18:49
Yes I'm feeling that too and have him in my AFL Fantasy side instead of his team mate Libba as it happens, although I'm rolling with Libba in SC.

TRIGGER HAPPY · 22/03/2016 at 22:55
Been on hunter for a couple of weeks now replaced libba in my team.

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 19:03
Has been in my team all summer mate, not sure why he would ever drop out of contention.
Depends if you're going for consistency or average score he will average well for a defender, but has a huge ceiling and a low floor

Gags · 22/03/2016 at 19:12
Yeah true agreed
Either Gibbo or Kolo atm

Blueth · 22/03/2016 at 19:18
not sure i've seen Kolo spoil before. Thats his brothers thing

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 19:16
is this new this 2points a spoil Gags?

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 19:40
Don't play then, doesn't matter who you start with, just who you finish with.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 19:49
Winning can actually be fun too mate – you should try it some time.
But if you prefer to go mainly PODs well no one's stopping you. 🙂

Saundo · 22/03/2016 at 20:17
Actually I've won my quite competitive league 3 years in a row now with a nice prize at the end through very handy POD's when you're probably still holding your dick wondering what happened!

Connor · 22/03/2016 at 20:21
Not cool man

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 20:31
'Quite competitive league' could mean that all of the teams are equally rubbish. Perhaps the teams in your league are all the same in that they're all trying to be different. Maybe you could be different to the rest of your league and start with players that are amongst the best/most selected in their relevant positions.

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 20:44
I'm playing for fun, playing to win, and picking 80% the same players as everyone else, and it's not boring at all, you on the other hand, are very boring with your stupid comment trying to create controversy for 5 seconds, before everyone forgets about it.

Engo · 22/03/2016 at 19:26
SImpkin & Mills IMO

Steve · 22/03/2016 at 19:40
Only want one of them

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:03
Mills

gator59 · 22/03/2016 at 19:34
ineffective kick 0 points.. clanger kick minus 4 points.

Rob · 22/03/2016 at 19:38
Yes correct. But whats the difference?

tom · 22/03/2016 at 20:02
maybe not 15 metres?

Crowmagnon · 22/03/2016 at 20:11
I think a clanger is when it is turned over to the other team. ineffective is to a contest.

tophawk · 22/03/2016 at 21:25
CORRECT!
Or into open space where players have to run like hell to get the footy.

TRIGGER HAPPY · 22/03/2016 at 22:58
So who r the clanger Kings we should avoid?

Wattsieesq · 23/03/2016 at 12:46
Dusty Martin

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 20:27
Clanger is a direct turnover to the opposition via kick or handball, kick out on the full, a silly mistake, but that's a bit vague, also said 'Frees against', but surely they wouldn't deduct points for a clanger and a free against for one action?…I hope not.

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 20:42
Clanger and Free against are only scored once and are counted as the same thing on the AFL stats pages.

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 20:45
Clanger is a turnover and isn't limited to kicks.
Stupid example. A 90 metres torp that's headed straight for Jesse Hogans chest but hits a seagull 5metres out and spills to Gibson is, surprisingly, a clanger. If the ball had deflected off the seagull into a contest it would be an ineffective kick.
Personally I think that the seagull should get points for an intercept.

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 20:47
hahhahah

Tony · 23/03/2016 at 00:21
Which seagull are you referring to – Goddard, Swan or Rich?

Wattsieesq · 23/03/2016 at 12:47
Sheedy

Luke · 23/03/2016 at 21:01
Hopefully Goddard. Otherwise there will be tears

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:03
It appears so. That's why I don't have either of them.

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 20:52
Peas in a pod except Sutcliffe is about 18-months older and has played 30 more games over their 4 year careers.
Sheridans age/physical development is what has previously limited his game numbers compared to Sutcliffe but now he's all grown up and a more accomplished footballer than sutcliffe. My crystal ball says Sutcliffe will increase his ave by 8-15 points and Sheridan will increase his by 10-20

Wattsieesq · 23/03/2016 at 12:48
Why Chol? Tigers play a lot on Friday, so he's not a good loophole. I don't think he'll play much this year, if at all.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:02
My crystal ball says top 15

@BarronVonCrow · 22/03/2016 at 20:04
I've predicted him topping out as a potential 110 average for the year. Based on last years averages that'd make him a potential top 10, likely top 15 midfielder.

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:17
Yep top 15ish I'd say (average points per game) but he needs to stay on the park across 22 games

Outforblood · 22/03/2016 at 22:40
OLLIE WINES is the future of SuperCoach !!!!!

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:01
I'd go the blue boy personally

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:02
1. Doch
2. Yeo
3. Rich

gator59 · 22/03/2016 at 20:21
thanks guys

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:00
Both I think

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:06
Agree both are cheap and should have JS.

Crowmagnon · 22/03/2016 at 20:12
I think Kennedy will have better job security.

Leeds17 · 22/03/2016 at 21:28
one mid one up forward if you can afford it.

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:00
Yep got him locked in the forwards

@BarronVonCrow · 22/03/2016 at 20:02
My F7 at the moment. Like his NAB form, has a few years of AFL/VFL footy under his belt and will go to a Dee's team where he can carve out a role for himself. Think he can be a nice point/money spinner this year.

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 20:14
I reckon he looks the goods this year, and he'll make the most of his chance in a new team.

jockreynolds · 22/03/2016 at 20:02
Cheers Barron!! Hope the team's coming along well mate… assuming B Crouch is in it?

@BarronVonCrow · 22/03/2016 at 20:22
He certainly is, Jock. I understand your points with the bloke though, but I'm not going into this blind. Crouch staying healthy and playing well is Plan A, but in my back pocket here I got Plan B to Z ready for whatever he throws at me.

Nick · 22/03/2016 at 21:45
shaw and crouch

Blueprime · 22/03/2016 at 22:21
2.

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 20:12
No thanks, much prefer the Cripps selection

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 20:19
Cheers mate, I'm probably just being silly lol

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 20:35
Damn Russ even Malthouse wouldn't do something that ridiculous and he swapped every player that could get a game at an alternative team.

Russ · 22/03/2016 at 20:39
Hahah I know right Dad, Gibbsy was averaging 100ish before last season though and he's still only 26, I reckon i'll keep Cripps though 🙂 cheers

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 21:19
id go smurf over gibbs.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:31
If I have to ditch one of crouch and Libbe, it will be Libbe.
There I said it! the SC community would be disgusted!
But he's more expensive, and really didn't get many possies in those games, 16 and 14 touches is worrying. Only tackles got him to the 100 mark in one game.
The list of players does go on, Koby Stevens, Lin jong, all these kinds of people can come in if Libbe gets sore or needs a rest.
(I didn't see picken coming last year, but did get him before his price increase, was a great gamble that paid off!)
Have been worrying about Libbe, he's out right now. To think he was probably the first midfielder I locked in too……..

Holty · 22/03/2016 at 21:24
I agree Liba wont set the world on fire early but if he is still on the park after 6 rounds, look out. He was a proven premo before his injury last year and once he gets his confidence back in his knee, you could possibly have a keeper for 350k. That is something I cant say no too.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:35
At his price he needs 100's to be worthwhile though over a rookie.

TRIGGER HAPPY · 22/03/2016 at 23:00
I'm trusting my gut not starting him.

Tret · 22/03/2016 at 20:29
Same here BVC! Cant believe he's in only about 7% of teams

RoughNuts · 22/03/2016 at 20:31
Robbie Gray is a jet and with the draw Port have should be back to his best, What are your thoughts on Sam Gray,? BVC

@BarronVonCrow · 22/03/2016 at 20:39
Don't think he'll see as much midfield time as in the NAB, but should hold steady for a 90-95 average this year.

RoughNuts · 22/03/2016 at 20:44
Thanks BVC yeah i think that is pretty fair, for mine Greene is likely to avg around that and its more importantly $40k cheaper allowing me to spend a little more in my defence. Cheers mate.

jockreynolds · 22/03/2016 at 20:38
Love your insight as always BVC.. I have a slightly different view on the Sidebum. I think he'll actually benefit from having some genuine mid cattle around him in the guts. Gray.. completely agree. Wonderful selection. Just can't fit him in the structure at the minute

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 21:20
I'd probably pick Gray too but wouldn't dismiss Sidebum.
He actually has a higher career best average than Gray achieved back in 2014 when Beams, Pendles and Swan were all running through the middle so I'm sure he'll get plenty of it in 2016.
Pies have a pretty decent draw too.
Not that I really have a foot in either camp as I'll be rolling with Hanners at M4 myself.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:33
He's quite a popular pick actually with a lack of DPP mid/fwd's. You read my mind about being at maximum price already, only reason I don't have him, and the fact he only played 10 games last year.
I've got enough risks in my team with a 'premo' failing

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:33
without* a 'premo' failing

JasmineD1995 · 22/03/2016 at 21:27
First 4 games he played last year his average was 55.
Next 6 games when he went into the midfield his average rose to 111.
He is priced at an average of 89 and has good NAB Cup form. Solid pick.

Tret · 22/03/2016 at 20:35
My only knock on him is that youre paying near premo price for a bloke whos only played about 20 games. Is an absolute ball magnet but if he doesnt play mid he wont score anywhere near as well as he did last year.
He played mid in NAB but I saw a stat that stated Boak only attended 37% of centre bounces in one of the matches so hes mid time may have been just a trial and not a sign for the real season. I doubt Boak will continue attending as little as that once the real stuff starts.

RoughNuts · 22/03/2016 at 20:42
Thats the kind of stat I was looking for in respect to centre bounce clearances. Obviously the end of last year with Wines injured he got a lot more midfield time so what your saying is spot on. My biggest worry as stated was that he is at maximum price, I learning towards Greene as he appears to be underpriced and as the great Jock mentioned should definately benefit from the departure of Trelor.

@footy_bec · 22/03/2016 at 22:02
With Monfries gone for the season, it is his spot for the taking. Gun jr.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 20:57
He'll be an upgrade for me. You can't fit them all in.

Youngy · 22/03/2016 at 22:40
My FWD seems to weak without him. Id be starting him

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 20:45
Been searching myself too BigDropKick, I've sent the guys a message on facebook, says they've seen it but not replied so I'm assuming not this year sadly! 🙁

BigDropKick · 22/03/2016 at 21:02
Thanks Motsy …. bummer , wouldnt have thought it would be that hard to put up : (
Are people posting Team codes anywhere in particular to join up or for people to join their league ?

DadSmasher · 22/03/2016 at 21:49
If anybody is interested in a group experience http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/afl/classic/gr…
I called it JocksWebGroup

Youngy · 22/03/2016 at 22:39
Cash not a concern? the player who is likely to score the most points is clearly Dusty.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 21:02
Nice stuff Keano.
Pretty much GnR other than Crouch and Hall who hopefully should be successful picks regardless.
Good to to see you haven't been seduced by any of those midpriced defenders as there are plenty floating around.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 20:57
Simpson and Laird.
Suckling never really has a big average.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 21:05
My backline premos are Laird, Simmo and Jimmy.
I'm confident the first two are solid picks and can't pass up Bartel's quality for the money even if there may be an elevated risk there.

Dan · 22/03/2016 at 22:46
What are your thoughts on the boys from Richmond Addict? I didn't but thought about bringing Houli in late last year. I think I did have Rance too but can't remember.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 23:12
Yes Houli would be a decent choice. He got off to a nice start last season but by time I jumped on around the byes he was only so so.
Perhaps there is a question mark on how the Tiges defence shakes out once Yarran enters the fold but at this point who knows when that will be.
Rance can be a little up and down, in seasons prior to 2015, which is not my cup of tea but he is definitely one of the best KPP defenders out there and finished 2015 fairly strong so is another viable selection if you want to go that way.

Dan · 23/03/2016 at 19:55
Yeah, thanks for the wisdom. Rolling with afairly robust DEF atm. Houli, Laird, Simpson, Birchall, Dea and whichever 117k rookie named I like the look of most on field.

BKW · 22/03/2016 at 21:38
Going with Shaw, Rance and Laird and rookies
or Laird, Rance, KK and rookies
Still undecided

Dan · 23/03/2016 at 19:52
What are your thoughts RE: Rance and KK? What made you pick em?

Youngy · 22/03/2016 at 22:38
Love Simpson, don't see many people running him, for me he is a lock.

Russ · 23/03/2016 at 00:53
For sure man, reliable workhorse.

Goldylock · 23/03/2016 at 00:56
Arguably the most reliable defender apart from Shaw

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 21:59
When is draft?

Hawks · 22/03/2016 at 22:44
Wednesday 7pm

@grayson_lowee · 23/03/2016 at 00:37
i've joined up mate, sounds like a fun season

tophawk · 22/03/2016 at 21:42
Hi Connor,
That is a very nice side. Nicely balanced across all lines.
The only comment I can make is that your midfield premo selections (1-6) are very "common" with so many other player teams I have seen.
Are there 1-2 midfielders that tickle your fancy which may give you a bit more POD exposure? Which younger midfielders could break out this year? Just something worth considering.
Cheers mate

Connor · 22/03/2016 at 21:57
G'day Tophawk, first off I'm glad you like it, still a bit unsure about the forward line though. I have considered the following as potential POD'S:
C. Ward, S. Sidebottom, D. Shiel, T. Mitchell and J. Selwood
Would you consider any of those boys?

tophawk · 22/03/2016 at 23:51
Hi Connor,
I like T.Mitchell and D.Shiel right now as POD players.
Young, fit, tough, and hungry for silverware.
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SamC · 22/03/2016 at 21:14
a.hall instead or s. gray

tophawk · 22/03/2016 at 21:49
Your team is not in great shape? The season has not even started yet!
Looks very solid to me.
No team is ever perfect before the real stuff starts but back yourself in mate!
Cheers

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 21:54
Firstly Petracca won't play for at least 6 weeks you should replace him with Davis, secondly C Ellis job security is doubtful I would replace him with either Steele or Ben Kennedy, thirdly have Kerridge on ground he will score well and finally with Fyfe, Rockliff, Libba, Gaz and Wells you would be very lucky to last the season injury free.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 23:56
So if both are getting 100's you're going to use 2 trades and get them in?
I think matt will get around 90-100 and brad could go even higher. Probably good to start with one of them without danger in there anymore.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 21:29
Don't worry Jock has received plenty of "feedback" on his Gaz non call loud and clear Davo.
But if he's your M6 who the hell have you got at M1-M5 as there's only 3 mids priced higher than him?! 🙂

Davo · 22/03/2016 at 21:32
I was looking at my Real Dreamteam line up….Pendles, Danger, Fyfe, Rockliff, Mitchell, ABLETT, Cripps, Mills

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 21:46
In RDT they've given us a super nice discount so he's a no brainer there but in SC it's a more critical decision sitting somewhere in M1-M3.
But either way he's in my SC line-up regardless.

Davo · 22/03/2016 at 21:51
Yep…he is in my SC team as well….at M4….

Marcus · 22/03/2016 at 22:04
Well good for you buddy but not many coaches will be running that top heavy with the 4 most expensive mids.
If I was to go with Gaz it would be at M2 but I'd rather spend that sort of coin on someone who actually had a preseason so I'm with the Jockster and no Gaz.

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 23:38
To be honest I can't see gaz play 22 games I'm totally with jock

Motsy · 22/03/2016 at 22:01
237463

Jesterhawk · 23/03/2016 at 12:23
Hey Tom. Finished top 1% for past 3 years. Have 3 leagues to fill. Fantasyland 812026. The community 699131. The experts 178993. Anyone feel free to join

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 22:05
Cripps is a better selection than Murphy imo

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:34
Too risky, they play for a club that won't go too well this season

Jeff · 22/03/2016 at 21:35
Don't mind it forward line is a bit thin.. Could work.. Hoping you don't get injuries

Crowmagnon · 22/03/2016 at 21:41
if dpp not an issue, go Goetz instead of Loersh. Better draw for loophole in early rounds.

tophawk · 22/03/2016 at 22:12
Hi Sarah,
Good to see you got rid of Boyd, Lonergan and Harwood in your back line.
Your backline looks soooo much sharper now!
Cheers

Sarah · 23/03/2016 at 15:05
Hi Tophawk. That's a different Sarah! I don't know how to stop this confusion as I don't want to change my login name cos no will will know it's still me. Anyway, I've still got those guys!! Good to know what you think of them!!

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 22:33
Like the looks of your GnR defence with none of those midpriced passengers.
Also I see you are going with a value forward line similar to Addicts.
In fact not much to nitpick over really so nice job.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 22:37
fyfe (18), bartel (10), rocky (16), libba (0), crouch (0), wells(2).
That's the number of games played in 2015.
Risky team.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 22:43
Out of the 6 players I listed as risky, I'd drop at least 2, preferably 3.
Bartel, Libba and Fyfe would be the ones to go.

Shake n bake · 23/03/2016 at 14:24
Is petracca in your Mids just because of his dpp cause not sure if hell be in the 1st 3 rds? maybe a Gresham? Looking at the scoring system l think McGovern at his price is tasty floating def intercept marks as a fwd goals. What do u think? P.s do u have a league I can join u in??

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 21:57
Lock Hall in

@footy_bec · 22/03/2016 at 21:58
F3 for me. Locked.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 22:38
F2

Mighty_Hondo · 23/03/2016 at 03:30
F3

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 22:03
If he stays on the park he's a no brainer to have on your team

Hewy · 22/03/2016 at 22:07
Describe other midfielders you have selected

Big Black Diack · 23/03/2016 at 09:55
Hewy you are waste

Dean · 22/03/2016 at 23:54
600k no way in hell will he get back to being 600k – He will be playing half back and I am positive he will be rested against the easy draws and Geelong have quite a few of easy games. Not to mention the less rotations & no sub, Scott will be wrapping him up in silk not cotton wool this year. He hasn't been in my side at ALL.

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 00:01
It's hard to say. It was a bad season for selwood in 2015 his average dropped from 120.9 in 2014 to 104.8.
I think he can go up again but who knows with danger, guthrie, duncan, caddy etc sharing points around.

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:35
He could, but Dangerfield could steal points off him and vice versa

Jess_coach · 23/03/2016 at 15:14
He is a gun. There is no doubt he will get back to at least 115 average. Only thing that turned me off is that he said 'I feel fine. I wont play all games this year, but will play most'. Make of that what you will, but for a superpremo, thats not acceptable to me.

Jamie · 24/03/2016 at 11:27
If thats exactly what he said, then it is concerning Jess. When picking my premium midfielders, I look to make sure they are capable of playing all 22 games. On another note, I think with the addition of Dangerfield, he will be back to his 115+avg best! He won't get tagged every game and will be off the bloody leash! And don't worry about point stealing because back in 2010 he avg 117 along with God Ablett. Gee will be scary seeing Danger and Selwood both playing alongside in the midfield, great for footy!

Crowmagnon · 22/03/2016 at 21:50
it could be that they share the points around between them or get rested when games are won. for me it is because their favorite pastime is to hold hands and sing "wild horses".

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 22:01
Lmao they are class players and hawthorn are the best team in the competition also Sydney share their points around yet they are more popular than hawthorn players I don't get it

Crowmagnon · 22/03/2016 at 22:18
they are a fantastic team right across the board and they share the workload and the points much more evenly than other teams.
specifically though
Mitchell will get rested
Hodge will get suspended
Lewis only goes near the ball if it gets past the first line of scrimmage, he's like a safety net.
Guns ton and Breust are Kpp
Gibson will probably play lock down at some stage
Birchall is just coming off an injury

Crowmagnon · 22/03/2016 at 22:20
oh and Burgoyne is almost as old as me.

Chill · 22/03/2016 at 22:20
John, I can't explain it but Hawks boys are just not as fantasy relevant like other players from other teams. Gibson would be an ok defense option but still scores those 70s now and then. Mitchell is a solid 105er which isnt enough for a mid. I always expect Burgoyne to score better but some how doesnt..

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 22:41
Also think the Hawks have a number of challenges in the first half of the season, ageing list, fairly nasty early draw, key defender retiring, Roughie out til who knows when, Shiels injured and now Hill missing games.
So no Hawk made my team either.

abel · 23/03/2016 at 08:43
Lol too funny. Cheers Crow.

abel · 23/03/2016 at 08:47
I hear Hill has joined Shiel in the Hawks overfluting injury brigade (wrist – 4+ Weeks). Very keen to see who gets a run to replace these bad boys.

abel · 23/03/2016 at 08:49
I'm gonna back Duryae in for some extra mid time. Love to see a rookie priced hawk get up too.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 22:13
Mitchell will get rested, too risky.
Hodge is expensive.
Gibson is a good pick and many have him, or will have him by season's end.
Lewis gets too much uncontested ball and not enough tackles imo.
Birchall is consistent and I've seen him in teams and being talked about.
Gunston will have the best defender on him without Roughy.
Bruest is a small forward so………..
Burgoyne's scoring isn't what it used to be earlier in his career.
They are all priced accordingly so there's no huge profit to be made as they are consistently performing. Boring picks for supercoach I guess.
I think as some of them have some quieter games and drop in value they'll be snapped up by people upgrading.

derek · 23/03/2016 at 11:41
we are a happy team at hawthorn.
As a result of their success, most of the hawks are fully priced. not much value and really there is only one way for their performance to go.
I have thought about Rioli as a good option now that Roughie is out. Someone has to kick the goals.
Burgoyne might be an ok pick now that Shiel is out for 6 weeks.
the rest are priced out of the market for what you will get.

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 22:49
That backline is going to score low some weeks, maybe every week.
Pretty stacked midfield, not sold on Oliver at this stage though.
forwardline is kinda cookie cut but solid.
Rookies like petracca won't be playing round one, keays doubtful too. Grimley will profit very slowly imo, Davis needs rookie elevation/nomination. Wyatt is your loophole I assume.

Yars · 22/03/2016 at 22:52
Since comment I have removed JJ from backline, still contemplating who to sub in for him.
As for midfield, there were many POD's to make use of hence the stacking.
Wyatt is indeed loophole

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 23:18
Rich gets 60's and 70's going on history.
Whilst the young man weitering may be good we can expect some 50's and 60's I think.
Brown, who knows maybe 50's. Broad if he gets games might be much the same.
I'd try to get a KK / Gibson/ Rance / Houli type back there who has proven they can ave. 100 over a season.
I'd keep JJ over Rich at least he gets a lot of the ball even if it is uncontested he's everywhere and fast.
Rich has stagnated around the 80-85 average SC points range his whole career.

Chill · 22/03/2016 at 22:18
gibson

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 22:40
Agree go gibbo

gazza_for_coach · 23/03/2016 at 16:05
Cheers

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 22:40
Yes

Itchy balls · 22/03/2016 at 18:19
Oh ok…….Nothing like making us burn the midnight oil! Cheers

Youngy · 23/03/2016 at 12:24
Thanks mate

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 22:47
Yes you can trade your ass off Youngy. You will still have 30 trades left next week.

Youngy · 23/03/2016 at 12:24
Thanks, Addict

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 23:26
I think Currie has more upside than Grimley. Who will get more games though? Who knows.
Menadue should probably be on bench due to limited scoring potential. He's on my mid bench atm.
Gresham is worth a look imo, will get games at the developing saints.
Dunkley – No, doggies are going for finals glory and have plenty of depth in 2nd/3rd year players trying to break into the side.
Petracca won't play for a few rounds, could be a downgrade target if he scores well.
Ben kennedy has the potential to be one of the best rookie priced players this year, I'd slot him in for sure.
Personally I'm running steele and kennedy although I have kennedy on my mid bench along with menadue can't trust those mid rookies this year.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 22:52
I say give him a skip mate. Just don't see him as an optimal cash cow for the money as an 18 year old KPP in a pretty p1ss poor team. Plenty of coaches would disagree with me though as he's owned by over 40% of all teams!

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 23:10
220k for an 18 year old defender………No way.
If he starts off with a couple of 90's i'll corrective trade him in……
But it's highly unlikely given their start is tough. Richmond (MCG), sydney (home), suns (metricon), doggies (home), Freo (perth)
I just don't see it happening, even if the ball is in their back line a lot…….it'll often be soaring over his head into the goals.

DadSmasher · 23/03/2016 at 00:23
Depends on who you'd have instead. Dea is 40k cheaper but in 5 years at tigers couldn't play more 14 games or ave over 49. Weitering will play more than 14 games and average a lot more than 49. Brown is 100k cheaper but you need to remember that any topup players have no future to the club so any youngsters that show promise will be given priority. eg Brown, Dea etc will be dropped for promising listed players at various stages through the year.

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 00:29
No

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:36
No, could generate more cash with other rookies

Southern S · 22/03/2016 at 23:29
Trade down.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 23:51
I've given this a little thought over the past week weighing him up as an early loophole strategy.
But ultimately I reckon he's a better downgrade target instead and Melbourne is not the ideal loophole team in the first few weeks anyway.
From a fantasy POV hopefully he doesn't play senior footy until around Rd 4 or 5 as that would line up nicely when we want to cash in on our first wave of cash cow rookies about Rd 6 or 7.

Mighty_Hondo · 23/03/2016 at 03:35
Thanks SC, that's some good reasoning!

Shake n bake · 23/03/2016 at 14:30
Hasn't been in my side for weeks. Like SCaddict said unless u have to use his dpp look elsewhere. Hes a downgrade option for me.

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:37
Could be a swing set option and loophole option if you have Grimley in the ruck

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 23:39
Awesome mate

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 00:15
There's no denying games played is an important factor in judging the overall success of a fantasy selection.
But historical data only goes so far in determining future outcomes, if at all, so leave Fyfe and Gaz out at your peril if that's where you are going with this Brook.
For I reckon the stat book might just give you cold comfort if they start pumping out 160s on your ass! 🙂

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 00:28
I'll laugh my head off when gaz and Fyfe get injured plus I can't see gaz average 110+

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 01:01
Well for your sake you better hope so or else it sounds like Team Hines might be on an early collision course with burn city! 😉

John Hines · 22/03/2016 at 23:31
2

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 00:04
Not sold on weitering, and Goldy is at his peak price.
1 for me but I like Priddis and Greene.

SCaddict · 22/03/2016 at 23:39
I see Libba as the slightly better overall pick for the money although I have both young bucks myself.
At least he's had something resembling a preseason as we haven't even seen Brad yet but for a game against a "bunch of d1ckheads" in the SANFL.

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 00:25
Neither both injury prone and Brad isn't guaranteed to play round 1

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:38
Libba, he will average more and generate cash fast

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 00:24
What about dea and priddis or shaw and Ben Kennedy?

Sam · 23/03/2016 at 00:27
I have dea and kennedy already

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 01:14
If I'm honest I'm not particularly in love with either option although would lean on the latter if pressed.
What's your current team Sam?

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 00:22
No don't even consider dusty Martin he's a yo yo and there are much better options, keep pendles and De Goey punt Fyfe out for Selwood.

Liam · 23/03/2016 at 00:37
What should I use the 100k for ?

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 02:48
Save it for a upgrade

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:40
You should have at least two $600k players that you can rely on as captain options. If you already have 4 players that are $600k+, Selwood, Wines, Dusty would be better

Liam · 23/03/2016 at 16:18
I have shaw, Goldy, Gaz and danger. Would option 2 be the go ?

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 00:18
Adams and Steele

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 11:29
only go the pod if you believe one of these will score more then liba.

Derek · 23/03/2016 at 00:09
Easy for me to answer. I have all three of the first group and none of the second group

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 00:17
1 for me

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:41
Shaw, Crouch, Pendlebury

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:41
Shiel, less risk and you know what he will average

DadSmasher · 23/03/2016 at 00:10
Depends on who your M7,8 are if its Parker Libba not crazy at all

Goldylock · 23/03/2016 at 00:13
Fair call mids have to be strong to make up for that weak forward line

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 00:16
Way 2 risky

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 00:22
Wells is my F5 atm.
Could get away with F3 though I think. You'd want a strong backline and midfield though.

Goldylock · 23/03/2016 at 00:53
Yeah thats the idea other lines really need to be strengthened to make up for that weak forward line

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 00:37
Yes I reckon you could definitely get that to work although I prefer Wells at F4 for my own team structure.

Goldylock · 23/03/2016 at 00:46
Wells at F3 doesn't seem right to me

abel · 23/03/2016 at 08:55
I like it. I'm not gonna do it. But i like it.

Goldylock · 23/03/2016 at 11:08
Could be a risk that really pays off

@RealGreekMamba · 23/03/2016 at 00:22
Think Cotch gets tagged out of games too often. Far more reliable options out there

abel · 23/03/2016 at 08:58
Like the team. Cotch is a gamble. May go alright with Townsend smashing some space for him in the guts.

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:43
(3.) You can't have Hurn as D2 or your defence could be screwed early

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 00:34
Kerridge, Kennedy, Menadue, Wells and Mills as I would be staggered if any of these weren't named. Weitering will also be there although I won't be locking him in my own team.
Many of the Essendon rookies we'll just have to wait and see as well as rookies in defence and in the guts in general.

Benjamima Puddleduck · 23/03/2016 at 17:50
Gunston

wtf · 23/03/2016 at 17:08
Leagues are locked Monday? So I could put up a post on Monday looking for anyone who has already got 2200 points before the game to try and lock away the huge r1 cash prize?

John Hines · 23/03/2016 at 02:52
Harwood

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 10:14
Weitering. He is unknown where as Harwood has proven he cant get through a season. in fact, he never has.

Woody · 23/03/2016 at 06:35
Sssshhhhhh – keep robbo & jelwood to yourself……..:) very confident both will be top 6 in their respective possies come year end.

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 10:12
agree but not going with Robbo. Plus Selwood has always scored well even with the cats gun midfield of a few years ago. Dont think Danger will take points from him. In fact, i think it will be the other way around

Liam · 23/03/2016 at 04:38
*Midfield rookie (other than keays/davis)

Chill · 23/03/2016 at 09:53
Cripps. Will play all year. Pick those young guns i say. Selwood will cause heart ache

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 10:03
im a carlton supporter as well but cant go past Selwood at his price.

dank team · 23/03/2016 at 09:56
waste

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 09:59
go Danger. He will play more games

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 09:59
and side looks good

Nathan · 23/03/2016 at 11:35
I like danger
I think he'll be number 1 or 2 mid

Nathan · 23/03/2016 at 07:58
Option one for me

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:45
Unsure of role, could be a risky pick but a good POD

Nick · 23/03/2016 at 08:22
Montagna is my F1

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 09:56
boyd a solid pick in the backs. Montagna scares me. Could average you 110+ for a forward which is great but year by year is so inconsistent. since 2009, these have been his averages.
125
114
100
99
114
89
111.
What will he do this year?

Phil · 23/03/2016 at 21:23
79. And then in 2 years time 69. Get on him next year though

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:46
Paying too much for the both of them, could pick them up around the low $500k mark when you need to upgrade

Phat Man · 23/03/2016 at 16:17
2 Mate although you may be able to pull someone better than De Goey

Phil · 23/03/2016 at 21:21
Mills scored 90's against Carlton and Port Adelaides B team. I watched the game against a close to full strength GWS and he copped a little attention from Rhys Palmer and scored 70 odd. I'm thinking in the season proper he'll score more 70's than 90's, for me not bad, but not the lock that everyone's making him out to be.

Harley · 23/03/2016 at 10:13
Goldy and crouch

nel · 23/03/2016 at 10:23
1

derek · 23/03/2016 at 11:18
if you have at least 12 other premium keepers, not counting Wines, i think the Mills/Crouch combo will generate some nice cash.
12 starting keepers is minimum

Steeeve · 23/03/2016 at 12:19
My keepers so far: Heath Shaw, Rory Laird, Kade Kolo // Fyfe, Danger, Ablett, Rockliff, Wines Libba (keeper is debatable for Libba) // Goldy, NicNat // Wingard, Barlow, Hall, Wells (probably not a keeper but hey if he averages 95…)
So that's currently 13 not including Libba or Wells. Crouch and Mills would drop me to 12. Just depends if I think Crouch can average near Ollie…

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 12:04
Stef for sure out of those two. Mummy's durability is downright hideous as many coaches learnt the hard way last season. He even had to come off in a NAB game so he could be carrying niggles into 2016.

Danners · 23/03/2016 at 14:48
Stef, less injury prone and more consistent

Steeeve · 23/03/2016 at 12:20
Stef Martin and Nic Nat. Smokie: Sauce.

derek · 23/03/2016 at 11:11
i've been looking at different combos, but it does come down to, if you have Crouch & libba, there is only room for 4 premiums in the guts. Mills at M7 and kennedy/gresham/menadue type at M8.

GoHawks · 23/03/2016 at 11:24
Think the Sat & Sun teams will be announced by 6pm Thursday.
The lock-out is rolling however, so you can change your team up until each players game begins, so you only need to lock-in Richmond & Carlton players before the start of the Thursday match.
You will exit round 1 with 30 trades, even if you change your mind on some Geelong & Hawthorn players before their game commences on Monday.
So lock-in your Richmond & Carlton players by the start of the game on Thursday, then you have Good Friday to assess the rest of your team with the knowledge of which players have been selected to play round 1.

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 12:00
All he needs is to get named tomorrow night and he's in Team Addicts mate.

Nifty · 23/03/2016 at 14:22
Hey Addict.. aren't we in a league that has to start Ablett??

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 14:48
I wouldn't expect any coach to hold to him if he doesn't play Rd1.
But don't worry he'll play this Saturday I have little doubt so 'The True Believers' will be good to go I reckon.

Itchy balls · 23/03/2016 at 12:02
I would think so……sounds like you would be trading ur arse off

The_Black_Mamba · 23/03/2016 at 12:05
Yes tulendeena. If your keen starting with money in your kitty. Then keep around 50k. No more.

Nathan · 23/03/2016 at 12:12
Yeah way too much

derek · 23/03/2016 at 12:24
every $10,000 is worth about 2Sc points per week.

Itchy balls · 23/03/2016 at 12:01
I'd like to see.

Itchy balls · 23/03/2016 at 12:03
SCA why arent you going with Weitering

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 13:58
I just reckon there will be more attractive defender cash cows available but I guess we'll see tomorrow night.
If there aren't then I will have to consider him but right now he's not in my side.

Gold Rush · 23/03/2016 at 12:14
Reckon he will go a G&R with one fallen premium in the mids and one mid pricer in the fwd line.

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 13:12
he is a great player but in a poor side. If he was playing in a stronger side, everyone would have him. At his price, you'd want him to be a keeper. If you think he could average around 110, lock him in.

Keenbutclueless · 23/03/2016 at 13:16
Gotta say that the Zac Smith selection makes your other lines look very very good. If it comes off, you are in for a Monster year. Only other thing that looks a little light is having both Greene and Hall. Would seriously look at downgrading Parish and upgrading Greene to a lock keeper.

Shake n bake · 23/03/2016 at 14:55
Hi Mumba not sold on Rich he burnt me last yr but with inj down at lion land might turn that around. id go Dea or Weitering & im one that is goin with B Crouch so Parish to Crouch?

The_Black_Mamba · 23/03/2016 at 12:19
Lets go Youngy!

@footy_bec · 23/03/2016 at 13:56
1

Wattsieesq · 23/03/2016 at 12:55
Stop commenting lol

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 13:41
Thanks so much Gold Rush. Honoured to be in such esteemed company.
Looking forward to handing Robbo a beat down!

Gold Rush · 23/03/2016 at 14:06
Me too SC!!!!

Itchy balls · 23/03/2016 at 13:58
Goldy De Goey

@footy_bec · 23/03/2016 at 14:04
2

@footy_bec · 23/03/2016 at 13:52
I like this a lot, I have a very similar g&r style also. Just a question though, why two loopholes, losing cash generation on two lines? Other than that, great.

james · 23/03/2016 at 13:58
thanks the ruck loophole will mainly be for captain loophole and the fwd loop is just if i think one of my rookies is playing a friday night and they go bad i can loophoole another one through who could get a better score

derek · 23/03/2016 at 14:34
don't use papley as your loophole, get someone with DPP so you can use their loophole on two line. ie Uebergang or Beech

DadSmasher · 23/03/2016 at 14:13
Don't be fooled by Higgo – Boak has only ever ave over 100 twice since 2007. Last year was the 3rd best year of his career (ave99) and he had 12 scores below 100 seven of those below 90 and only 4 scores over 110.
2013 was his best year ever and the first time he ave over 100 then in 2014 he dropped back a small amount and then last year dropped again to below 100.
His yearly aves from 2015 back were 99,105,106, 90,90,96,82,84,and 63.
With the structure of the Port team I can't see how Boaks ave will do anything other than continue to decrease. Ten or more points p/game is a very high price to pay for a POD

derek · 23/03/2016 at 14:28
how much cash do you think Hall will make? I think he is an awkward price as he isn't a keeper, but he isn't a cashcow either as he might make $80k. I think crouch in the mids is a better option than hall and with the extra cash get goldy.
go hall if you think he is a keeper, otherwise i would go to a proper cash-cow.

james · 23/03/2016 at 15:02
dadsmasher not fooled by higo, boak had a good nab challenge and port have a soft draw derek if hall gets near the 480-500k mark i would be happy

derek · 23/03/2016 at 14:30
for his price he is locked

Keenbutclueless · 23/03/2016 at 16:09
I am part of the very small minority saying no. Ross Lyon made a comment about midfield minutes and we all jumped on. Must admit I did too. It was Higgo's article about shoal behaviour that made me rethink it. Yes he played a few extra minutes in the midfield. But the other midfielders were not all in the team. There is Bennell coming in to think about.

Itchy balls · 23/03/2016 at 14:26
1

murray · 23/03/2016 at 15:54
1

Grahame Lebroy · 23/03/2016 at 16:40
1

derek · 23/03/2016 at 14:56
going with danger and Selwood could work out very well looking at geelongs draw. I can see them winning 12 of their first 15 before the bye.

Lazy_Simmo · 23/03/2016 at 18:27
Hey cheers for your thoughts Derek. Cats draw and Selwood's price putting him just above the Parker/Wines and in with the Shiels/Ward etc makes him stand out value in my humble opinion.
Have you revealed team recently Derek? Always follow your posts 😉

Brookesy · 23/03/2016 at 15:03
Second option is more likely to yield two keepers

GoHawks · 23/03/2016 at 15:43
Rich & Carl teams released approx 6pm tonight. Sat & Sun teams released by 6pm Thursday night, Haw & Geel teams by 6pm Friday night

Abel · 23/03/2016 at 15:39
Both good options. I'm going cutler.

Frederick · 23/03/2016 at 16:14
I'm in mate ready for the challenge

Liam · 23/03/2016 at 16:23
Around 90

matt · 23/03/2016 at 16:26
80

SCaddict · 23/03/2016 at 16:25
B

Lazy_Simmo · 23/03/2016 at 18:28
oooh that'd be great for some carnage!

medadsson · 23/03/2016 at 16:43
Pendlebury, Treloar, Sidebottom, Adams … I guess Greenwood would make a good m5 in a Collingwood only side :). Like Menzel but a big risk given his knee history, could pay off hansomely but not for me. Think everyone has Wells.

motsy · 23/03/2016 at 17:11
I would drop gaj

CapTnKaOs · 23/03/2016 at 17:24
I'd drop Parker.
1. The others are ultra premos. Parker is one rung lower.
2. He will have Hanners, JPK, Titch etc competing for possessions.

Gord29 · 23/03/2016 at 18:22
option 2 gives you two players that a very likely to be top 3 and one cash cow

Luke · 23/03/2016 at 18:36
Yeah when I wrote the question it definitely felt that way but feel very vulnerable in the backs

Mitch · 23/03/2016 at 17:29
Pendles and libba
Talk today that Fyfe missed training

Keithy · 23/03/2016 at 17:35
Thanks Mitch, was leaning that way after reading the news about Fyfe. I am concerned about having a round 1 team containing Ablett, Fyfe and Rocklff. Think I need to cull one and Fyfe seems to make the most sense.

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:13
Pendles and crouch or Danger and Crouch.

CapTnKaOs · 23/03/2016 at 17:39
You could consider dropping Shaw and JJ, and switching them to, say, Houli and Simpson or similar defence keepers.
Personally, I think Heater is an upgrade target.
As for Rocky, I know what you mean. But honestly I don't mind the mids the way they are. Could be a real pod move not going with Libba or B Crouch. I think there has to be some risk that Gaz won't be named. They didn't want to run him around pointlessly in the NAB games, and essendon this week is kinda like an extra NAB game for them…
The question is, if he doesnt get named, does that scare us into putting someone else there instead (eg Rocky?), or do we just trust he will be right to go for Rd2,

Walch · 23/03/2016 at 17:51
yeah that's what I was thinking with the defence, such a tough call with shaw
And sorry I made a mistake with the mids, I do have Libba but have held off with the crouch brothers
Will obviously keep a close eye on GAJ and also Fyfe being named but if everyone plays I have no idea how I'll get rocky in
Parker seems like the obvious one but could easily go up another gear this year as he's only 23

Walch · 23/03/2016 at 17:52
I feel like if I was going to downgrade in defence I would get rid of Laird, want to have Shaw to fall back on just in case my risks in JJ and others don't come off

Connor · 23/03/2016 at 23:10
Mate you're gonna need more than 80k, you're one short in midfield

Walch · 24/03/2016 at 11:43
Like I said above I also have libba, forgot to write that

Mitch · 23/03/2016 at 17:17
Martin and mills for me but would strongly suggest finding room for Libba aswell

Sully321 · 23/03/2016 at 18:40
IMO Kennedy

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:14
Both due to a lack of 1st year rookies.

Lazy_Simmo · 23/03/2016 at 18:33
Not stupid. Where'd Libba go in that third Nab match? Check the heat maps!! 🙂
All racehorses really, but sometimes you gotta go gut. Obviously you could almost straight swap him for a Crouch brother if looking to keep this structure (might have to wrangle some cash)? Solid team Btw

@randomcliche · 23/03/2016 at 23:19
Okay so talk me out of it lazycliche doesn't wanna sign up for live afl to check out the heat map…

CoachDamo · 23/03/2016 at 18:39
Both?

CoachDamo · 23/03/2016 at 18:22
I'm in!

Grahame Lebroy · 23/03/2016 at 18:36
2

CoachDamo · 23/03/2016 at 18:39
Option 2 should score more points.

Sully321 · 23/03/2016 at 18:39
Agree with Grahame, Dea and Crouch.

Wattsieesq · 23/03/2016 at 18:50
Pretty decent team. Why not down grade oliver to a rookie like Keays and upgrade gawn or dog dog to Goldy? It will mean that you still have a bit of a war chest for future upgrades.

Sully321 · 23/03/2016 at 18:56
Don't mind that idea but who would I start out of my 4 rookies. Obviously Petracca isn't going to be playing at least the first three rounds and I probably shouldn't start with him.

Wattsieesq · 23/03/2016 at 20:06
I'd start Menadue

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:17
100k could turn Rich into a keeper defender like simpson.

CoachDamo · 23/03/2016 at 19:28
That's right. I'm locking in Kerridge and Menadue tomorrow then I'll take a good look at the rest on Supercoach Friday.

Gold Rush · 23/03/2016 at 19:31
Correcto Mondo

Itchy balls · 23/03/2016 at 19:25
Are you really taking SC score prediction as a source to build you team? They are false

Gord29 · 23/03/2016 at 19:30
Highly doubt rich will average 93

Wattsieesq · 23/03/2016 at 20:08
Robbo and Barlow won't avg 110

Holty · 23/03/2016 at 20:25
Barlow may but agree with Robo.

@randomcliche · 23/03/2016 at 23:24
Strong evenly balanced team. I prefer the gun heavy mid approach though.

Vindude · 23/03/2016 at 19:41
Bob – there are better options in Greene and Hall I reckon this year. Thats my 2 cents worth.
JJ – i totally have in my team, he will have a break-out year this year IMO.

CapTnKaOs · 23/03/2016 at 19:49
I've got him in my side. I view him as similar to Wells. LOTS of upside. But I think he could have a tendency to pull up sore. I can't see 22 games in him. But you don't need 22 from stepping stones.

CapTnKaOs · 23/03/2016 at 19:54
Excellent question……wish I knew the answer….

Clint in Scotland · 23/03/2016 at 20:47
Just joined mate – the WolvesOfClinterfel have pledged allegiance to your cause.

Clint in Scotland · 23/03/2016 at 20:51
Sorry, that comment was meant for somewhere else. But as a tiger fan, I reckon Menadue will do some of Deledio's half-forward role, and Rioli might struggle when Edwards is fully fit.

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:41
I'd assume menadue would have the best job security.
Deledio would probably replace Ellis?
With Rioli being a small forward rookie just drafted I don't see him playing every week.
You never know, but that's the way I see it.

Wilmot FC · 23/03/2016 at 20:38
I'm in, best of luck this season BA

tophawk · 23/03/2016 at 21:18
No way. Too expensive and ongoing job security concerns.

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:22
No

Richard · 23/03/2016 at 20:34
Shiel down to libba should do it

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:43
That's a big sacrifice though from a reliable player to one coming back from an ACL.
I agree though probably have to drop a gun and restructure. Or drop bartel and risk a mid price defender.

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:44
Don't like either combo!

tophawk · 23/03/2016 at 21:23
He will be lining up for the Crows in round 1. (Barring any training mishap). He played every NAB cup game which suggests to me he is in the starting 22. His form and class were clearly evident, and he is very popular in the playing group and with coaching staff. At 175K it might seem pricey, but I am starting with him if named. (Which I expect!)
Cheers

Southern S · 23/03/2016 at 21:30
Yes likely but JS and price is awkward.

Gold Rush · 23/03/2016 at 21:11
Looks good, keep the 100k up your sleeve and use it when required.

tophawk · 23/03/2016 at 21:47
Hi Connor,
I like the fact you have kept your forward line lean with lots of quality rookies. Other lines offer less attractive rookies and you have to generate cash somewhere. And this year IMO, it is the forward and the back line to some degree where the best cash cows are found. (Lower priced ones) My strategy is similar to yours. Spend serious coin in your midfield and invest a bit extra this year in your ruc. Starting with Goldy is not essential as you have identified.
This is a really really good side IMO.
Mind you, I keep stressing about starting with Ablett!!! I did not start with him last year because I just knew in my gut that his shoulder was still stuffed. I am a little more confident in him this year that his foot issue is only minor and his shoulder is much stronger. If named, he will be in my team. Lastly, try to have about 40K in your Kitty. Try and use the 70K to upgrade one of your players . Eg Marcus Adams to a Wayne Milera?
Good luck mate!

Gold Rush · 23/03/2016 at 23:51
Tossing up between De Goey or Steele myself, this is what I'm going to do, pending what rookies are being named, not sure of Menadue shelf life with Deledio and Grigg to return – so I'm holding off on De Goey and Steele (someone else may pop up) and see if he is selected r2, r3. I reckon a few rookies such as Dea, Menadue and a couple of others may not last too long – so I'm holding a fair whack of cash in the bank to pull myself out of the crappa, if need be.

Southern S · 24/03/2016 at 00:40
De Goey and Steele, both young hungry lads that should see more mid time than 2015.
I've gone a high risk forward line and locked them both in along with Wells.
Menzel far too injury prone and has never scored consistently.

Gold Rush · 23/03/2016 at 23:53
Sheridan, Lonergan injury prone, seedsman inconsistent.

Southern S · 24/03/2016 at 00:41
Those 3 all have the potential to payoff or burn.

Southern S · 24/03/2016 at 00:38
Too many players that could miss games or under perform due to prior injuries.
Fyfe, Ablett, Rockliff, Libbe, Crouch, Luen, Wells. Plus petracca.