519 Comments

zakvb · 22/02/2017 at 21:11
love coniglio pick, great POD
def is lacking depth i reckon but looks like most are going with 3 on field rookies
risky fwd with caddy and heeney but overall solid team

hedski · 22/02/2017 at 22:55
No danger, kick in balls.

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:04
No danger, good to see. way overpriced

MAC_D · 23/02/2017 at 00:08
Hahaha

GaryReal · 23/02/2017 at 12:23
get spellcheck

neil Demons Delight · 23/02/2017 at 13:10
Risky without Danger coniglio solid pod sandy risky too but still good team

hedski · 22/02/2017 at 22:57
Solid as a rock, plenty of wriggle room John.

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:07
Dont know about Jelwood. Reach the stage where he wont improve and you have left out a few guys who matched his effort last year and should improve

John · 23/02/2017 at 07:18
Who do you suggest Luskin?

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 09:56
Cripps or Bont. See below for reasons

Narcissist · 23/02/2017 at 08:21
Why not Selwood? He is as consistent and durable as they come. A very safe pick

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 08:40
Dont get me wrong Selwood is a safe pick. He averaged 112 last year and will probably do so again. At his age though there isnt much chance that he will improve on that. Cripps and Bont averaged 108 last year and havent psaked yet so there is a chance they will outscore him this year and are both cheaper.

Rich · 23/02/2017 at 08:48
Whilst I agree with Bont and Cripps Luskin, don't forget Selwood didn't have a preseason last year..

Cade · 23/02/2017 at 16:19
I have Cripps and Bont and will be picking them for the next 10 years

neil Demons Delight · 23/02/2017 at 13:13
Sorry L S totally disagree Danger no 1 cat Jelwood no 2 then space to 3

John · 23/02/2017 at 17:55
Sorry Luskin Star but I'll take Selwood who has had a full pre season over Cripps who has had an interrupted pre season and Bont who I believe has an ankle niggle.

cooper clarke · 23/02/2017 at 19:02
me myself I wouldn't go any key forwards, so id say no gunston for me. if I was to go a key forward though id go lynch (gc) he had a great sc year last year, in practically the worst team in the comp. and with some key mids coming into the side he will be licking. I'm backing him to go big this year will have a stand out year, top 4 forwards!!

Matt · 22/02/2017 at 21:02
Thoughts much appreciated uncle Jock!

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:10
Maybe move gallucci to fwds. Whatever he scores will be of more value there

Matt · 23/02/2017 at 08:36
Who would I then get in the midfield? And take out of the forward line?

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 08:48
Im not a good one to ask about rookies because i know nothing about any of the ones we havent seen. My point is though that if he averages 65, a 65 from your f6 is better than a 65 from your m7 or 8.

John · 24/02/2017 at 13:09
Ryder out for Eddy and Gallucci out for T Mitchell

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:13
Mills wont let you down. Will be a good pod

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:15
Mcbags would be better placed in fwds whatever he scores there will be of more value

Matt · 23/02/2017 at 21:03
Like it!

Tyruddanaut · 22/02/2017 at 21:25
You can get Grundy but it will do a bit of rearranging. You would need to get rid of sandi, swallow, and SPP For Grundy, Zac Guthrie and maybe J. Cousins in mid. It's a risk, but so is sandi

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:16
love the kk pick

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:20
Backed billings in last year and he let me down. May not take much to convince me to give him another go. why are you so keen?

BillingsBreakoutyear · 23/02/2017 at 06:53
spent Friday night with the Stkilda football club for a function, I had Jack steven and the ruck coach on my table. Steven said he think Jack will have a Brownlow year coming the form he has shown over the pre season. Not sure if you saw him in the intra club match, but he absolutely dominated. Best on by far.
Also, the Ruck coach told me that he is one of the hardest workers hes dealt with, always does more than required and that is rare. Full pre season under his belt, a lot of expectations but a lot of reward if it pays off!

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 08:59
Comment about being a hard worker doesnt sway me unless of course it is a change from the past. Steven's comment is telling though. I already have 4 fwds between 300 and 400k with the possibility of a 5th if bennell gets on field. What the hell one more risk wont kill me.

BillingsBreakoutyear · 23/02/2017 at 09:53
Yeah he said it was a change, he said his attitude has improved immensely

BILLINGS FOR THE WIN · 23/02/2017 at 19:09
I'm going billings too will have a great year

John · 22/02/2017 at 21:30
Very high risk team I wouldn't touch Witts IMHO far to risky plus he's not guaranteed a start at gold coast I would get a better quality ruckmen either Goldy or Grundy

Billy · 22/02/2017 at 23:47
If younare going with a mid price ruck then pick sandi, he will score better. He might get injured but witts migjt get dropped and thats even worse!

Tyruddanaut · 22/02/2017 at 21:26
I don't think it will be a good year for Simmo but don't trust me off a gut feeling

Ddoo · 22/02/2017 at 22:45
Best I have seen without Max.

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:22
Heard rance has tendonitis. Not a good sign before the season even starts.

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:28
I wouldnt shift hurley. He was top 8 when he last played. Leave swallow until his bye when you might be able to get premo mid. I would downgrade dusty and move Ryder to fwds. Think he will be top 10 fwd.

zakvb · 23/02/2017 at 08:59
mid would be lacking depth though with the limited rookie selections if downgrade dusty.

Rhino · 24/02/2017 at 08:19
If you're prepared to go with Ryder and roughy then maybe consider sandiballs and Ryder for a similar spend.
Love the Lynch pick but I worry about the number of port gcs players. Wingard is the better value of the bunch but Lynch is the better season long bet IMO.

Phil · 23/02/2017 at 16:37
Hi Chris, not sure why nobody commented on your team but I'll give it a crack.
DEF: Watch Bob, coming off an ACL will be tough at his age…id consider downgrading to beef up the midfield.
MIDs: Seem a bit light on given there is no standout rookies yet. I'd rather see a rookie upgraded, even if it's to a cheap Beams/Murphy/Watson.
RUCKs: no complaints provided Sandis fit
FWDS: I'm 50/50 on Roughie being a good pick, I'm less so on Elliot. Also not convinced Hoskin Elliot and McBags will be worth the extra spend, especially since you have another on the bench (Bowes)

Eric_the_Red · 22/02/2017 at 21:55
I really like this team. Looking at running a similar structure myself although I'd go one less mid premium and one more forward. Good luck.

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:30
Man thats a strong mid. Love zerritt and Tmac

Matt · 23/02/2017 at 13:09
YOUR ON DRUGS

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:31
If you want berry, have him in def where his scores will count for more

ado · 23/02/2017 at 07:47
there isnt too many good midfield rookies though

Socko · 23/02/2017 at 10:06
Well there is ado you prick of a man by the name of n freeman

Billy · 22/02/2017 at 23:51
Id use your extra cash to upgrade either heeney or ryder. No need to take two mid price risks there get a sure thing.
Not sure about taranto either. JS is poor and will have to score around 80 to make $200k
But otherwise I like it

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:32
Like it

NoLanguage · 24/02/2017 at 22:34
Not sure about Taranto and Gluggage mate very pricey rooks

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:33
Mcbags to fwds, other than that i like it

Rivo · 23/02/2017 at 08:17
Thanks Luskin. So McBags swap for Picket should work?

Dukes · 22/02/2017 at 22:27
Downgrade murph and upgrade 2 of crouch meng prestia to some trusted premiums. To much risk picking 3 potiential breakout mids

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:36
Think prestia has a chance at averaging 115. Dont think the other 2 do.

NoLanguage · 24/02/2017 at 22:35
Like the Prestia pick. Don't like the Hickey one.

Jedders · 22/02/2017 at 22:03
Don't mind this team at all. Solid structure. Well done

Billy · 22/02/2017 at 23:53
Straight up Guns and Rooks no messing around. Not my style but clearly you have a plan and stick to it, nicely done John

neil Demons Delight · 23/02/2017 at 13:24
first with poh like him too

hedski · 23/02/2017 at 15:25
Is that kung fu panda poh Neil or do you mean Roo?

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:40
Hartlett has a shot at top 10 IMHO so i wouldnt shift him. Move McBags to the fwds. A 70 from your f6 is better than a 70 from your m8

Duffer · 23/02/2017 at 01:42
Hartlett played off half back in ports internal club match. Looks like he'll be playing the same role as last year, meaning less midfield minutes and the same low scoring

Jason · 23/02/2017 at 17:56
Will know tonight

Jedders · 22/02/2017 at 22:06
Defence is way to go light in for sure. Doc will come down in price and can use maybe a swinging mid or forward mid pricer stepping stone to upgrade around round 6! I'm seeing very common midfields atm which is worrying

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:45
Personally i like plan b. I think swallow will outscore crouch but opinons are like butts, everyone has one

Dukes · 22/02/2017 at 22:37
Horlin smith is interesting dominates reserves but hasnt been able to cement a spot. Too risky for mine.
Whats your plan if sandi gets injured early?

The Ranger · 22/02/2017 at 22:31
Nice team Tommo, not sure about the 200k rookies, or having no back up ruck, or the Ablett pick but it's a ballsy team.
Put it thru Triggers risk spreadsheet.
Good luck mate.

Luskin Star · 23/02/2017 at 00:48
Who would have thought that Gaz would one day be a POD. Could be a masterstroke

Andrew · 23/02/2017 at 15:26
Will be good to see how Prestia goes in the next few weeks, maybe a replacement for Heppell?

jezzahill · 23/02/2017 at 15:46
Yeah he's probably the only other one at that price range I would consider, but his injury history is a real concern. Only played 22 games across the last two seasons.

Bruce paperclips · 23/02/2017 at 23:39
Like your structure! I agree with your sentiments on Hepp can't see him breaking 105, maybe M.Crouch?

Cheetah · 22/02/2017 at 21:48
Missed scharenberg in Def.

hedski · 22/02/2017 at 23:10
So have the pies….
Sry Cheetah. Looks like your mids are a bit lean too?

Cheetah · 24/02/2017 at 18:48
Correct. The lesson here is do not drink and 'coach. Mitchell is in the middle.

hedski · 24/02/2017 at 19:15
Nothin wrong with a glug Cheetah, TMitch I take it?

Thur low · 24/02/2017 at 12:15
I have him D4 he should fill the role Enright had well

bruderboy · 24/02/2017 at 12:29
I agree, he should fill the role well enough. However at the price point Scharenberg is better value and should score about the same so potentially will score more cash and quicker.

Amy · 22/02/2017 at 22:19
6 rookies even

Phil · 23/02/2017 at 16:48
Hi Amy, get J.Smith out as I believe T.Smith is the more likely to get a game for Melb and he is a FWD.
So regarding your 6 rookies;
BCKS J.Smith OUT Newman/Ryan IN
MIDS: Pickett, Hibberd, Balic
FWDS: Bowes, Eddy, T.Smith

Seth · 23/02/2017 at 08:04
Roughy lock

hedski · 22/02/2017 at 23:15
Haven't seen Goldy for a while. Think he'll be back big time soon

TRIGGER HAPPY · 22/02/2017 at 23:36
If not did like the look of pressus? The other day guy is huge loves a cuddle and could make you cash fast if gets a gig

TRIGGER HAPPY · 22/02/2017 at 23:39
Certainly is different,
Pods a plenty.
Love the plums to pick menegola – good on ya.
Probably do need one of danger or gawn but pendles/martin/reg might go ok.
be interesting to put this team into the old risk profile

MAdc · 23/02/2017 at 10:10
I very much like the choice of going roo you should keep him in there young man

Bruce paperclips · 24/02/2017 at 12:10
Going Sandi with no ruck cover is ballsy bordering on reckless other than that solid!

BlueBalls · 23/02/2017 at 00:25
I think you need to start Dangerfield even at the price he is. Too big a risk to fall behind that many points so early on.
Myers is out for a couple of months so you'll need to find another rookie mid.
Cripps has a back injury that he's coming back from. Interrupted preseason so he'll be underdone which is a risk too.
Maybe swap Myers for a cheaper rookie ($123k or less. Maybe Bolton or Miles) and swap Cripps for Dangerman.
I just don't think it's worth losing all those points in the hope he will drop a lot in price.
I like your backline but that's probably because it's very similar to mine!

micdidjeri · 23/02/2017 at 09:09
Thanks mate really like your thinking.
Will definitely make that trade happen! Had no idea Cripps was underdone and not willing to take that risk

BlueBalls · 23/02/2017 at 11:46
Cheers mate. Ironically there's much less risk with Danger!

Fatboyfat7 · 22/02/2017 at 23:30
Edit: Should be GAWN and Ryder, dunno what I was doing there!!

BenGroß · 23/02/2017 at 00:54
i wouldn't think Bont would ave more than Selwood, maybe equal. So i would go with the POD (Selwood)

John · 23/02/2017 at 00:26
Ballsy team best of luck mate

RobDog · 23/02/2017 at 01:18
Round 13 you lose Adams, Sharenberg, Pendles, Treloar, Fyfe, Crouch, Grundy, Gunston, Coniglio, plus rookies. If you're going for the 'lose that bye round and smash the others', ok. If you're thinking rank then a re-thought is needed.

Coz311 · 23/02/2017 at 11:01
good on ya i feel this year is the year to gamble.

Andrew · 23/02/2017 at 15:33
Very deep in the backline, maybe Mills or Vince to a Rookie and upgrade Hickey/Ainsworth.

jono · 08/03/2017 at 13:01
get a life mate, you waste of space you black mofo horn dog

Coz311 · 23/02/2017 at 11:03
just enough risk without being over the top, rate it mate.

BlueBalls · 23/02/2017 at 11:46
Cheers. Hopefully it pays off!

johnno2908 · 24/02/2017 at 07:23
Like this team with the contested machines in the MID's.
Maybe 1 too many rookies in the Forward line? Although there is not much to like there anyway. Possibly have 1 of JOM/Swallow. Depending on how much cash you have left, if you go JOM down to a 117k rookie, frees up $200k to possibly get you Black up to Ryder to cover Sandi. Think Ryder will be top 10 FWD anyway.

Deepressed · 23/02/2017 at 00:42
Rance injured mate, think you should look elsewhere. I'd try to lose some cash in the midfield and upgrade a FWD Rookie into Roughead. Otherwise looking good!

Damien · 23/02/2017 at 10:58
Not sold on Roughead. Fair call on Rance.

MAC · 23/02/2017 at 10:12
Please get rid of viney he is shocking

Damien · 23/02/2017 at 10:59
Hes more a place holder with his price

RobDog · 23/02/2017 at 01:31
I like it. Just be aware no backup for Sandi if Cameron not playing, and you lose Gray, Swallow, SPP, Bowes rd 9 when all 22 score. I'm avoiding Poort/GC until after the bye, aiming for Gray then. Also 6 premos (including Heeney, Sandi and Rough), in Rds 11 & 13.

Deepressed · 23/02/2017 at 01:53
Thanks mate, all valid points. To be honest I really haven't paid attention to any byes although I probably should! The Sandi risk is the big IF going into the season. Just can't bring myself to pick Ryder as DPP swing protection. May turn into Goldy if the cheap rookies turn up.

BlueBalls · 23/02/2017 at 13:32
Hey Lach, Montagna picked up a calf injury recently so I'm not sure if he's going to play any JLT games. Might be underdone…
I think Adams should be in the backline since he's a DPP.
What's the thinking behind Kolodjashnij pick? Will he have a breakout year? I think it's better to invest that money in a rookie mid (Graham/Miles/Freeman) after moving Adams into his position down back.
Will Ryder be a top 6 fwd? With the cash you free up from Kolo, you could probably upgrade him to a more likely option. I don't think you don't need him as cover since you have two premium rucks.
Just my opinion though. Really like your midfield. You've given me some stuff to think about!

Glenn · 23/02/2017 at 11:28
I want to pick him but every now and then he plays a lockdown role…

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:12
A handy POD if you don't have McDonald

Northernsoul74 · 23/02/2017 at 09:51
Got my eye on him. Need to understand his role though.

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:14
Like you said, Clarko likes to play him in different roles. It was usually in tight games Burgoyne plays midfield. Usually scores well later in the season

Holty · 23/02/2017 at 10:52
Team is solid but i question the backline. You are spending big on 4 backmen who you will be hoping will be there come seasons end. Where do you think doc shaw simmo and to a slightly lesser extent, monty and boyd will fit in come seasons end? If you want these in your team at the business end of the season, leave room for them by going 3 keepers or start with at least 1 of them.

Coz311 · 23/02/2017 at 11:04
Gambled on hartlett too, glad to see someone is with me :).

Holty · 23/02/2017 at 11:22
Ive had a good look at Hartlett as well but just cant get past his rd9 bye. That has made my decision for me

Holty · 23/02/2017 at 10:42
Dont mind your team Sarah. Love the set and forget ruck structure. Still undecided on Goldy due to the interrupted preseason but even a half fit Goldy is better then most. Midfield is strong although not sold on Crouch. Also having all Fyfe Rocky and Swallow in the mids is risky i feel. All have injured pasts.
Tuohy could be a great pick this year. Just continue watching him in jlt to see if his role changes. If he stays on that back flank playing that sweeping role, cant see him averaging under 90. Whether he will be a keeper or not is another story. Good luck

SuperSarah6 · 23/02/2017 at 10:58
Thanks Holty. Matty Crouch is my breakout risk/reward player. Don't usually pick a player like this but I'm willing to take the gamble this year just cos I feel like it!! We'll see how it works out. Also Sloane and Brad Crouch are injured at the moment and someone needs to step up in that midfield. He's got all the assets just needs to increase his TOG. I'm certainly watching the JLT closely regarding Miller, Heeney, Rough, Tuohy, Swallow and of course the rookies. Really liked what I saw from Tuohy against the hawks though, plus he has a very appealing bye! I'm pretty set on the rest of my premo's.
Thanks for your comments, all valid.
Good luck to you too.

Moustachio · 23/02/2017 at 21:23
Like the MCrouch pick. Idk about Doc (value) and Goldy (llimited pre-season). Would grab an F4 (e.g. Roughy) with the cash freed up.

Northernsoul74 · 23/02/2017 at 10:54
Sounds like Nankervis really impressing at the Tigers.

Holty · 23/02/2017 at 13:21
I'm with you on Murphy. It's been years that he has been fully fit leading into a season so this is his time. No more excuses. We know his ceiling but whether he can get back to that level is the question. If he can average you 105 that would be fantastic. 170k cheaper then a premo and only averaging 5 points less is a bargain.

Damien · 23/02/2017 at 11:37
Lots of money spread out in the forward line, and Parish is an interesting pick in the midfield. KK at D3 scares me, but that's just because I'm scared of midpriced selections thanks to Patch's article.

theskyeman · 23/02/2017 at 13:08
Wouldn't consider Goldy over Gawn? Just based on price difference…

Damien · 23/02/2017 at 11:39
Beams has had an interrupted last few weeks. Only just been declared fit to play. He's also said his knee with be forever stuffed, and as such he will always need to be managed.

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 14:17
the fallen premiums can be great, offering good point scoring for dollar spend, but they are "fallen" for a reason, high risk and for many beams is just too risky.
If you think they can get back to near what they were, great investment, but there are very few who will ever be keepers so a valuable trade will still be needed.

theskyeman · 23/02/2017 at 13:06
Strong lineup I'd say. Risk factor on Sandi, covered with Ryder/Strandica combo which is smart, don't know whether Heeney will be worth the price, maybe better options for McCluggage, but that's all personal preference. Good team all round.

Jim · 23/02/2017 at 21:10
Fucck off

Tsmith · 23/02/2017 at 12:59
Surely put T.Smith in fwd

Matt · 24/02/2017 at 17:35
I like it.. I have Ryder but not convinced too. Keep Sandi. with that cash i'd upgrade Hartlett to Adams or Rance.
Solid team.

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 13:51
pendles, treloar and Adams, that is alot of black & White. maybe look at one of the swan midfielders to spread your risk

Hart_attack · 23/02/2017 at 15:30
I don't necessarily agree with that comment, although they are all pies midfielders they are also not all on the same line, look at the Sydney midfielders you mention, 3 of them sit in the top 8 mids.
Pendles is a shoe in for top 10 and i believe trelaor is also on the verge of Ultra premium, whilst adams as a defender has great upside( if he can stay on the park).
My question is if he was going in with hanners jpk and mills, would you have suggeted swapping for a pie.?? And if so, why?

neil Demons Delight · 23/02/2017 at 15:48
Think Derek is refering to byes mate Sydney have a different bye to Collingwood…cheers Neil

Jager Bombs · 24/02/2017 at 07:18
Adams was rance unitl the other day when it sounded like rance was sturggling with his hammies. Understand ur point, have not even looked at byes yet trying to settle on my structure first which i think i have now. So now i just play around with the premiums. Definately going pendles and trelor though both will be top 8 mids by the end of the year.

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 13:46
Love the Hodge pick.
don't like Witts at R2, but it has been discussed enough already. Would prefer to see Ryder at R2 and swing him forward once you have worked out your keeper R2.
I doubt Scharenberg will play round 1.

Jacob · 23/02/2017 at 14:40
My plan is to have Witts or Sandi at R2 in the hope they will make money but I have given myself some room to move by having Ryder as a DPP in the fwd line and Cameron as a DPP in the rucks. Effectively if need be I could switch the two around so that Ryder becomes R2, WItts/Sandi R3 and Cameron F8.

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 13:40
you'll have a lot of trading to do Kev. Only see 8, maybe 9 keepers in your starting team.
i have Tuohy high on my watch list after JLT 1, but for $30k more you could get Hodge – tried and tested Gun

Kev · 24/02/2017 at 06:58
cheers, thanks for the feedback Derek. Probably the reason I run out of trades each year. Hodge is on my list of too many injuries players. Back to the drawing board. ty 🙂

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 13:34
really like Simpson as a POD to everyone going Docherty

neil Demons Delight · 23/02/2017 at 15:57
Appears like you have a decent bank Rick.yeah Sandys a worry back in my team .Has the same bye as Grundy.LIKE THE LYNCH choice but greene burnman or keeper Mids similar to mine but Bowes for Taranto and def also similar Shaw 4 Simmo great team mate CHEERS NEIL

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 14:27
swallow, Gray and wingard all out round 9. (Eddy and SPP should be gone by then)
good team though. great defense.

HaloumiMan · 23/02/2017 at 15:42
Cheers for feedback Derek, Gray historically a strong starter so don't wanna miss those early points, Wingard value and could be harder to trade into later if he gets on a roll (he's due for his up year but still feels like my biggest gamble even at reduced price), many sides will have Ryder and will be in the same Port/round 9 bye boat to an extent, Swallow also will be heavily owned and hopefully upgraded by start of round 9.
PDPODs (Proven Durable Points of Difference) the key for me this year, premos may have lower averages but higher total points over the season with fewer sideways injury trades getting me to full premo quicker. Guys like Sandi and Rough aren't really PODs so wouldn't expect to fall too far behind the pack if they go down.

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 16:27
Port start the season with Syd, Freo, Crows, GWS. Robbie & Chad will have to be at the top of their games to score well..

HaloumiMan · 23/02/2017 at 20:13
Both love a big occasion and a clutch goal. 2-3 winnable games there. Gray's lowest score against Crows last year was 129. He also came home strong coinciding with Wines improving his defensive game and protecting the ball carrier. Could be a big year for Port midfield with Ryder back also. Got that feeling about it.

Keenbutclueless · 23/02/2017 at 15:09
Love the 2 defender structure.
You have 7 out in round 11. Too many IMO.
Montagna has a calf. Consider Laird or Adams
Kennedy or Zorko to Selwood or Zerrett
Buddy to Caddy
Are all options

INPieman · 23/02/2017 at 14:42
Nice one Rooster. Great to see

ruckmansYEAR · 23/02/2017 at 19:02
are the that convinced about him though, Jonathan Griffen playing this weekend, is he getting primed for a call up

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:07
I like Hartlett. Can't fit him in at the moment but would like to (currently a 3 premo defence for me and have doc, shaw, adams)

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 14:22
why do you need both. Ryder at R2 will work

INPieman · 23/02/2017 at 14:40
Not a bad option Dukes

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 15:34
No reason it couldn't work but with the news coming out of Freo re Sandi I think you're just better off with Ryder F3/4 and Sandi R2 and a rookie ruck/fwd at R3. Then just upgrade Sandi and keep Ryder for F6/ruck backup.

Northernsoul74 · 23/02/2017 at 15:44
Or Nankervis instead of Ryder.

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 15:49
Would want to see Nankervis actually cement a spot in Richmond's 22 first, and also post some relevant scores, before I went near him

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 16:30
i think Boyd is a better option. In Dogs best 22 and with Roughie gone down might go ok

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:06
I don't mind the Mills call. I think Laird is already at his ceiling, Mills could achieve that level for $100k less.

marc70 · 23/02/2017 at 15:16
Not convinced on J Kelly in defence – I think your defence looks a bit thin. Coniglio a very good player but I think you're paying top dollar and Cripps has a back injury

Dan · 23/02/2017 at 15:29
Yeah look im not 100% on Kelly either. I will cop the thin defence in exchange for the bolstered mids though. Cripps' back will be fine, will have a look at him this weekend though

neil Demons Delight · 23/02/2017 at 18:15
not so with me marc I think Kelly is a great pod ave 90 will be in top 8 def and also def except long is quite good mid is full of pods and fwd line tops /a great team Dan well done

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 15:16
Cons:
– Shallow defence.
– B.Long suspended for the first few weeks.
– Pops Kelly is long in the tooth and will prob drop points with the return of the Essendon players.
– Lot's and lots of premo midfield risk.
– Too many PODs.
Pros:
– Forward line.
– Genuinely different team.

Dan · 23/02/2017 at 15:31
Cheers for your reply mate, thinking the same with Kelly. The only real risk i see in the midfield is Rocky and maybe Crippa. Will have a look at both throughout the JLT but im convinced Rocky is going to have a fantastic year

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 15:40
Fyfe and Swallow both returning from long term injuries. Cripps had an injury interrupted preseason, Rocky will always be an injury risk. That's 4/8 starting mids. They might all be totally fine, but risk is risk.

Dan · 23/02/2017 at 15:59
Swallow can ead if he shows any glimpse of not being 100%, Cripps is too valuable and Bolts is too smart to play him prematurely so i dont think they would if he wasnt ready. More or less same with Fyfe. Rocky is a gamble but looks to be in top form. Thats my thinking anyway, thanks for your input mate

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 16:32
i'm worried Beams will reduce Rocky's score

Dan · 23/02/2017 at 16:44
When rocky is on, hes on. Beams will help, not take points away

marc70 · 23/02/2017 at 15:26
Bob, Marc Murphy, D.Swallow, Sandi, Roughy, McCarthy…….too many mid price risks???

Taylor · 23/02/2017 at 15:28
yeah my main concerns out of that group are Bob, Sandi and McCarthy

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:05
Bob makes the least sense out of those. Surely not going to be at keeper level scoring (85-90 at best?), and still near $400k. Better off with KK/Mills/Hartlett around that price.

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 15:24
Roughead

Taylor · 23/02/2017 at 15:24
can't pass up Roughy at his price

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:04
Both

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:16
Roughie, more likely to average well and is cheaper

Darcy · 23/02/2017 at 15:23
I would choose Hartlett over Hibbered. Hibbered has a hamstring injury and after not playing for a year will not have much match practice so might start in the seconds. 20k more but has averaged 100 before

marc70 · 23/02/2017 at 15:24
I think you've got one too many Premiums in your midfield as to why you're thin in defence – your cash gen will be better with rookies mids

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 15:25
Gray + Ryder = 2 premo players out for rd 9 bye, not ideal.

Andrew · 23/02/2017 at 20:36
Thanks guys

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 15:26
I like it. A few players I personally wouldn't go with but that's more preference than anything.

marc70 · 23/02/2017 at 15:52
Thanks, will probably change B.Vince and need to see a good pre-season from Rockliff

Keenbutclueless · 23/02/2017 at 17:26
Love the 2 defender structure. Only criticism is that your second defender is a mid price, not a premo. Don't mind you batting 5 deep in the forwards either, just that it possibly should be 3 premos, 2 mid pricers not the other way round.
Assuming your mid pricers are keepers, you have 15.
At least 6 missing round 11. If your mystery mid pricer is Billings, then 7 missing. 6 is way too many
So….where to find the cash, and fix the bye imbalance? I think Rocky and Bont are the two to look at. Rocky because he is injury prone and Bont is not necessarily guaranteed top 10 mid. Consider Titchell in there.
Your main cash drain is Goldy. Interrupted pre season. Carrying an injury. Daw into the side. I really think you can leave him out. Down to a Grundy gives you some cash. Then of course there's always Sandi….
Bowes down to a cheaper rookie.

Snowsky · 23/02/2017 at 22:22
Mate that is a very astute analysis as I was also concerned about the round 11 bye issue and Goldy's fitness. Much to consider…

John · 23/02/2017 at 16:54
Whats your team look like now Derek?

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 00:11
Team hasn't changed too much. Still have Mills at D3. Sticking with 6 ultra premos in guts but have put Swalllow at M7. Although swapped Priddis to TMitch, like the Hawks draw and no NicNat is a worry for Priddis.
Have used my Sandi cash reserve to get the expensive rookies. Team has McGrath at D4 plus rookies, but got McCluggage, Knight and Hoskin-Elliott at F4, F5 & F6. Just not seeing cheap rookies who I can have on field. Still have Davis/Menapoo nightmares.

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 00:16
Adams, Laird, Mills, McGrath, Vickers, Newman (Ryan, Stewart)
Dangerfield, Hanners, Treloar, Selwood, Fyfe, TMitch, Swallow, SPP (Cousins, Bolton, Pickett)
Gawn, Sandi
Dalhaus, McCrea, Cyril Rioli, Hoskin-Elliott, McCluggage, Knight (Eddy, Smith)

Youngster · 24/02/2017 at 07:36
Hanners over JPK? Now that is a surprise 😉

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 09:05
I know, I do love JPK, but so does everyone else this year, so Hanners a slight POD.
I think Hanners is slightly better value, he had a few games on the wing last year that affected his average by a couple of points.
Main reason is I can see Hanners benefitting more from TMitch leaving. Not only will he not play on the wing he will be asked to get more contested ball this year. JPK can't get anymore than he currently does, it's what he already does.
JPK seems to start slow, although numbers don't really show that. I believe that as the season get going and the grounds get wetter and the wind picks up, JPK is in his element. Early season grounds are hard, sun is out and players are running, that is more Hanners world.
I have a spot reserved for him and Pendles.

Williams · 23/02/2017 at 17:41
I agree but I can't see a better option, I was thinking maybe Williams for 480k Could break out.
But hard to pass Adams.

Liam · 23/02/2017 at 17:45
Will play mids over Crisp and De Goey.
Lock for 100 plus easy imo.

HaloumiMan · 23/02/2017 at 20:23
My advice on Adams is start without him and see how he goes – he's not gonna punish you putting up back to back 130s. Worst case he gets up to 105 average and you can pick him off later for not that much of a price hike.

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 22:20
Depends how much other risk you're carrying in your team I suppose. I have him. Overall I'm starting very risk free but he's in my team. His full preseason helps.

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 22:25
Good point. Pretty safe. Will keep him for now. Thanks

Shake n back · 24/02/2017 at 09:59
Love the H Elliott selection priced a little tricky but l think if you can fit him in he won't let you down. Watched a bit of the pies this pre season and he's really up and running. Hell play on the wing drifting fwd great mark should kick a few aswell just has to stay fit!

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 10:46
there is actually a bit of value at that $210k price (even hrovat at $300k is pretty good)
this year i'm not going to have cheap Davis/Menapoo type rookies on the field, it was bad enough having them come off the bench last year to fill in for injures, but to start them is going to be tears.
These $200k players won't get the massive cash increase but it should still be ok, but they will give us 75-80+ scores.
Hoskin could become a number of other players, but for now he is there.

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:41
*30 pts underpriced should have referred to JOM not Beams

borko · 23/02/2017 at 20:22
i like your logic and structure is good …. just a bit too much risk across M3-M7 … I have just one mid pricer atm at M6 (Swallow) with 575+ players above him. I do need 5 good mid rookies though which is yet to occur … good team though

HaloumiMan · 23/02/2017 at 20:34
You'd wanna be pretty certain that the three on-field defensive rookies will cement their spots in the team. In my experience it's the position where rookies float in and out of seniors sides the most. Selectors show little mercy to young players in a position requiring discipline, communication and adherence to structure. Have burnt many a trade over the years swapping defensive rookies just to get 22 on field. Spare yourself the heartache, run with 2 on-field defensive rookies max.

Matt · 23/02/2017 at 21:11
I like it, I have a very similar team and see a strong cash generating team with a lot of potential, still somewhat risky, no ESS players for you which lessens the risk.

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:09
Sandi ruck / Ryder fwd at this stage

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:10
don't think mcluggage is a great pick

Derek · 23/02/2017 at 17:35
some people have far too much time on their hands 😉

Jason · 23/02/2017 at 18:22
Scott selwood mids

Moustachio · 23/02/2017 at 21:33
Marc Murphy = LOCK

Browncow · 23/02/2017 at 22:51
Alir Alir – breakout

HoleyFrijoles · 23/02/2017 at 17:39
I like Wingard pick. Difficult to manage GC & PTA rd 9 bye in that fwd line though.

Tom · 23/02/2017 at 19:19
Spot on, however consider putting in ppepers

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 22:25
It's as though my team is looking into a mirror. Literally have 26 out of those 30 players.

Randomcliche2 · 26/02/2017 at 03:10
Not going easy, that is a very solid set-up. Was working out how you fitted that in the cap! N1! I don't like the swallow pick (or sselwood for that matter)….but given the strength of the other spots in the team, I think its justified. All the best. Oh, this is mine for what its worth…happy for your thoughts…similar structure
D: Hodgey, Touhy, Hartlett
Hampton, Otten, Collins, (Ryan Guthrie)
M: Danger, Pendles, Gaz, Rocky, Fyfe,
Watson, Beams,
SPP (Myers, Pickett, Graham)
R: Boring, Gawn, Sandi, (strndica)
F: N.Roo, Caddy, Ryder, Roughy
Black, Rioli, (Smith Eddy)
$129,600 so yeah, plenty left, perhaps strndica to witts?
Thoughts?

Tommo · 26/02/2017 at 11:59
Id probably use the leftover cash to upgrade Hartlett into another 500k defender like laird, JJ, Doch or Simpson. Not too keen on the Rocky and Beams selections (personal preferences), Gaz I think most people will be looking at after his rd9 bye so may be a solid POD early (if he plays) but other than that its a pretty solid line up

Keenbutclueless · 23/02/2017 at 19:21
strong team
Only point is the round 11 bye. Of your 14 keepers, you have 6 out in round 11. Too many IMO. Rocky and Bont would be the ones I would reconsider

Randomcliche2 · 26/02/2017 at 03:14
I don't like the 3-0-0-3 on field rookie setup….pref putting 1-3 in the mids, more cover.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 11:53
Who are these midfuield rookies though? I only have 4 solid ones myself so therefore one on field at M8. (With JOM/Swallow as M6/M7)

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 19:04
Actually I've found several good midfield rookie options 🙂

Keenbutclueless · 23/02/2017 at 19:23
No NicNat. His scores do suffer without NicNat. Plus he's 32 now. You would think he wouldn't have too much upside and maybe starting to hit his downside

CHEFS ARSE · 23/02/2017 at 22:05
He shit pick

HaloumiMan · 23/02/2017 at 22:38
Played 6 games without Nic Nat last year. Went 120 plus in 3 of those games and only one sub 100 score. Durable as they come, plenty of footy left in him. Smitchell will be good for him. Last year's winner started with him. So am I.

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 23:12
Slow starter – upgrade target

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 08:50
No NicNat. That simple. Unknown how he will go with SMitch. Just too many questions
He was in my team until yesterday. Had a look at the draw and now have TMitch at M6

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:18
By the looks of it, he should get up for the last JLT series game. Only consider if he plays it

Loop · 25/02/2017 at 05:22
Very close to my team. I replaced Pendlebury with JPK because of the R 13 bye. I'm not sure if its the right call.

Finnius123 · 24/02/2017 at 09:42
Viney looks like he is gunning it at the moment
billings interesting, probably look to roughhead or heeney if you have a spare 30k.
Hibberd didn't look great in his first hitout, but there are plenty of JLT matches to go so be patient.

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 23:13
Adams – midfielder over key position player any day

Don't Blush Baby · 24/02/2017 at 21:04
Both IMO

Jib_Jib · 23/02/2017 at 23:14
The Sloane Ranger has a broken face

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 08:46
He should play round 1, but ive taken him out as well. TMitch or Priddis

Jib_Jib · 24/02/2017 at 12:09
Same, he'll either hold back early to protect himself a bit, or go in hard, cop a knock and earn himself a long term layoff. Shame because his early draw is so appealing.

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 08:44
BCrouch won't be ready for round 1
Not sure Scharenberg will play round 1, Newman or Vickers could be good options

Tubmeister2 · 24/02/2017 at 17:59
Thanks Derek, good points – might need some more tweeking

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 08:41
Like the Hrovat choice. He is very high on my watch list.

Northerner · 24/02/2017 at 00:07
You have a lot of midpricers and expensive rookies. Mid pricers work if: 1) they break out and become cheap keepers or 2) can give you 80s in defence as defence is the lowest scoring zone. Otherwise they waste trades and lack the same cash generation that cheap rookies deliver for upgrading your team.

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 08:39
Where you can, have your DPP players like Caddy McCluggage and Hrovat in the forward line. There is always more quality and choice in the mids.
Keep your eye out for cheap rookies to replace the expensive ones. There are few this year, rookies are only there to make you cash (need to get team value to $13mil by round 13). Having cheaper rookies will make cash quicker plus leave money left over to get a uber premium.
I think you need one more premium in the guts
Have a look st the other teams posted here, similar in structure. Don't worry about them looking the same, we are not like the average mug supercoachers

Northerner · 23/02/2017 at 23:28
Smith instead of Miles on D bench

Luskin Star · 24/02/2017 at 08:00
Grundy is fine. From avaiable rucks he finished top 4 and natural improvement should see him as a lockable r2.dont like your other doubtfuls.

Jager v Beams · 24/02/2017 at 07:32
Apologies swallow m7. Typo

Luskin Star · 24/02/2017 at 07:41
I have all 3 subject to seeing a jlt performance that suggests to me that they arent gun shy after the long layoff. Jom and swallow have already ticked that box. Hoping Beams will in lions next game. The upside is too great to be ignored. Forced to pick between them id go Beams cos he has top 8 runs on the board.

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:20
Beams everyday, O'Meara hasn't played a proper AFL game in 2 years. Beams should average 100 at least

UncleSwaggy · 27/02/2017 at 17:36
Id go JOM, both should average 90 plus and both probably will end up being traded traded out of your team due to missed weeks or not quite premo status

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 19:11
Both great options, but if Beams doesn't have at least one JLT game then no way.
JOM had 81% TOG against a pretty strong North outfit. 90 SC points, significant.

Luskin Star · 24/02/2017 at 07:50
Should be billings at f3 not beams

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 09:09
Is this a Fantasy team?

Fantasy_Wannabe · 24/02/2017 at 18:49
Haha. Did my name I give it away?
Shouldn't selections still be as relevant?
Up the Jock!

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:25
An interesting strategy there James. 4 midfield midpricers would be a concern. All 4 played a combined 12 out of 88 games in 2016, 41 out of 88 in 2015. If you were looking into a midpriced team it looks good.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 19:12
Where's Laird?
There's no chance all those rookies on field are going to get consistent games, let alone round one.

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:30
That is one robust midfield Doc. Nice team all round just think about what you are going to use Ryder for later in the season, a R3/F7, a keeper, a cash generator? Can't see him becoming a keeper.

Whats up Doc? · 24/02/2017 at 23:48
Thanks Danners, I'm hoping that ryder can average 85-90+ and make a little bit of money to allow me to upgrade to a gawn or goldy when their price has slightly decreased, any thoughts about the rest of the team?

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:34
Solid DanC. Don't get sucked into the preseason hype with Tuohy, O'Meara, Hoskin-Elliott and co. Do your research, most of the stars in there respective teams weren't playing in those games. If you feel they will go well though, go right ahead. Kelly looks like an alright POD. Watch his other JLT games though

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 19:14
So many 200-400k players, could be in for a bumpy ride.

Northerner · 24/02/2017 at 11:20
Nice analysis Derek

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 13:27
Talk is that hanners is super fit this year (off the beer). Parker has had an interupted pre-season
Don't know what JPK having the captains job will do?

Danners · 24/02/2017 at 20:35
Will be considering both Derek. had Hanners early on, but thinking of going with a sneaky POD with J.Selwood

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 21:29
JSeleood locked into my team.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:40
You know what thoughts will be……you have three mid priced options that can't all become premiums you will be lucky if one does. You basically ruin your season having a line like that and having to fix it.

Josh · 24/02/2017 at 18:11
Like the team the only player I don't like is hogan don't get me wrong good player but at his price range is too high. i think Elliot, billings, j Martin, clay smith or even
b hill are good and all cheaper then hogan will score the same but all have good upside. but it's up to you if you feel like he's going to go good this year go with your gut

bruderboy · 24/02/2017 at 13:26
A lot to like here and if it comes off you're going to kick some tail.
Don't think R.Murphy has the upside you're looking for, taking into account his age I think there are better options out there. Z.Jones for example.
Key forwards are also a big risk, I'd look for a mid here as there is better scoring potential and flick Riewoldt.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 19:16
Let me guess you make multiple teams……….sigh.

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 13:34
looks good. I personally wouldn't go both JOM and Swallow. Rookies will determine your final team

John · 24/02/2017 at 13:15
Go for it mate back yourself in

bruderboy · 24/02/2017 at 14:19
Why choose between them? Get them both.

John · 24/02/2017 at 13:17
I would get rid of Ryder ASAP he won't average 80 IMHO

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 13:35
don't worry about your team looking like everyone else. Remember we are not mug supercoachers, we are the elite. you want your team to look like ours 😉

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:38
Copy and pasted. haha

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 13:36
i didn't watch last night, but i did see Lobbe got a game. how did he look?

AuroraBorealis?! · 24/02/2017 at 17:06
not again derek

Holty · 24/02/2017 at 22:53
Hi john. Why do you feel he wont average 80?

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:37
He'll probably average about 85 playing forward and sharing ruck with Lobbe. You should be glad so many people have him.

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 13:38
cross Thurlow off, not sure he is in the cats best 22 yet.
i like KK out of the other two, mainly because the Sun's defense will see plenty of the ball.

bruderboy · 24/02/2017 at 14:30
Agree with Derek but prefer Jones as it looks like he will get midfield rotations which will see him with more of the ball.
And he uses the ball very well by foot.

AuroraBorealis?! · 24/02/2017 at 17:14
KK burnt me hard last year, so personally i've sworn off him

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:27
KK, but i wouldnt touch any with a 10 foot pole

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 11:54
None.

bruderboy · 24/02/2017 at 13:33
Nice work there and you make some very valid points.
Not a fan of key forwards in supercoach, although they may win you a match, it's just not often enough. The only ones that seem to have consistency are the ones with the freedom to roam down the ground like St Nick.

hedski · 24/02/2017 at 16:15
Don't forget 5 points for a mark on a lead this year too.

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 13:43
Higgo's man Redden will be dominating the clearances this year, leave Priddis with nothing 😉

bruderboy · 24/02/2017 at 14:25
Love Priddis and had him last season but he's getting a bit long in the tooth now so Gray for me there.
JPK is as good as he's going to get (which is awesome) new role as captain, so I'd go Hanners, awesome preseason, off the beer and Mitchell leaving will benefit his game I think.

Big G · 24/02/2017 at 14:39
Ok, I am leaning towards Hanners and I think he is a better player to watch (I love picking players to concentrate on them during the game), but I am influenced by last year's grand final when JPK was awesome?

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:22
I think zak jones is a trap, id downgrade him to hampton and use the money to switch murph or beams to more of a sure thing

bruderboy · 27/02/2017 at 08:45
I hear you there, been playing around with the structures a bit. swapped Shaw and Burgoyne to Laird and Adams (not sold on Adams durability yet). Also need to stash some cash in case Sandilands doesn't pan out. Could be they're managing an older player at the moment, but….could also be he's not right. I think we all want him to come out with 100 scores but it could be living in yesteryear as well.

Josh · 24/02/2017 at 17:49
Watson looks sharp he wants to prove and show that the Brownlow medal is his by trying to win another one. Murphy I just don't know look don't get me wrong his price will go up a little but he has been a fallen premo for the last three years but if he makes you money and trade him before his bye round but Murphys not for me

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:35
Yeah key word is fallen. Or maybe it's falling……………

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:35
Like it.

Big G · 24/02/2017 at 17:09
first time I have seen scully in any team. serious POD – are you related?

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:20
i think your better off just starting goldy now, could save yourself a hassle if nank stains the pants

James · 24/02/2017 at 17:27
Hampton

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:19
Hampton has the upper hand right now but it has been a limited sample size.
Also Hampton does have more experience in the big time which works in his favour

Derek · 24/02/2017 at 21:34
Parker is a fraction cheaper but I didn't think he had a full pre season so I crossed him off.

hedski · 24/02/2017 at 21:56
I don't think he cares.
He'll come out like a maniac.
Could be JPK or Hannas as stated.

hedski · 24/02/2017 at 22:04
Toby Nanks is looking good for that ruck/fwd swing after tonight.
Pretty skinny deep mids, JOM risky as Tom Cruise.
Sloanes face is made of peanut brittle.

Randomcliche2 · 25/02/2017 at 03:32
Have a look at what a mid priced backline can do for you….kk et al last season….never again

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:18
agree, that backline is way too mid price, if 2 or less dont hit youll be in a massive hole early

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:33
I'm just going to be brutal. The team is trash.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 19:18
Only because of the backline and cookie cutting*

Randomcliche2 · 25/02/2017 at 03:30
Cripps, heeney, swallow…def not running them myself…. but not particularly risky pics

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:32
I'd pick Black over Mcluggage any day cos of price, don't like 200k rookies.
I see Tuohy being picked a lot, and don't understand it. Is he going to be a top 10-ish defender? Doubt it.
Sharenberg atm….nope.
Forwardline is risky imo even though Ryder and Roughy are proven.

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:16
looks pretty good, once concern is how much money do you have left? ive noticed a lot of your bench rookes are in that 117 to 102k range. you may want a little bit extra in the bank if you need to get a couple more expensive ones come season start

Blaknight · 26/02/2017 at 20:17
$74k remaining

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:28
Not bad a bit cookie cut but looks solid.

Blaknight · 27/02/2017 at 19:40
What do you mean by that?

Randomcliche2 · 25/02/2017 at 03:25
Similar structure to mine mate with a few different cattle. Howing you are onto a winning structure!

NoLanguage · 26/02/2017 at 21:54
Cheers mate here's hoping

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:27
Rocky, Murphy, Swallow are all injury risks. Not saying to drop one of them but combined with Sandi, Billings, Nanker and Hrovat there are so many risks of injury/stagnating mid pricers that your team could be shot by round 7-8.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:24
Not sure what people see in Florent, I'm not sure he will even get games?
Anyway rookies are subject to change and I'd change most of the rookie forward line selections

hedski · 25/02/2017 at 09:20
Both

derek · 25/02/2017 at 13:59
you would have to say that Zac had a breakout year in 2016.
It was the very first season (i think he has played 11 seasons), where his ending price was higher than his year starting price….significant.
although i don't see Zac getting much midfield time now that Fyfe is back.

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:07
coins flip, both great C options

derek · 25/02/2017 at 14:02
click on Leagues on left had side. then right in the middle, can't miss it, smack band dead centre in a big black box there is a "CREATE/JOIN A LEAGUE"
make sure you click on the left hand side of the box 😉

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:21
Different which is good, but do I like it? Heck no 🙂

Derek · 25/02/2017 at 17:26
Too many on field forward rookies.

UncleSwaggy · 25/02/2017 at 23:06
i dont mind 3 on field forward rookies this year, if we have enough to play..

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:20
Like the setup. Solid reliable keepers throughout team.
Low on mid price risks I only see two in Swallow and Heeney and they are pretty smart choices I reckon.

Derek · 25/02/2017 at 17:24
Priddis – no NicNat, SMitch in team, too many unknowns
MCrouch – ball magnet but can't kick. Great for DT, not SuperCoach.
Franklin – missed most of pre season, get him cheaper.
Selwood – lock
Fyfe – lock. Should be $675k.

Krups · 26/02/2017 at 10:11
Priddis will be fine
Crouch – Still unsure
Franklin – Not yet wait till after byes
Selwood – Lock
Fyfe – Lock

Harley · 26/02/2017 at 15:45
That midfield has way to much risk factor even though you said that it's just to much imo. Ablett, fyfe, omeara, swallow, beams, Murphy all injury prone and high risk of missing games. I'd at least be changing Murphy and beams. Ablett pick up after round 9 bye if he fit and playing well. I like the idea of Omeara and swallow at this stage as omeara is cheap and is looking extremely good and will most likely average over 100 when fit.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:14
Agree with your points.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:16
So many risks in the midfield, then you Wingard and Heeney up forward, plus Sandi in ruck. A couple of these fail you're stuffed.
If Wingard and Heeney go well for example you might make 50-100K and a keeper from them. If not you're stuck with a mid price player or a wasted trade or two per player to fix that position. (one to make money to upgrade them, one to trade them out)
Personally I'd keep one of Heeney or Wingard and honestly I'd drop Wingard like a sack of spuds.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:43
And this is assuming Roughy is a keeper too, which I am convinced of, he is a great player and his seasons before the year off a super consistent.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:13
Yeah pretty solid. Good guns and rookies approach.

UncleSwaggy · 26/02/2017 at 12:56
Very risky backline for mine, id look to upgrading at least one of them to a safer option like a laird

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:11
Agreed. Hodgey, Hartlett, Otten, Collins, Gaz, Watson, Beams, Sandi, Rioli (rook) are all risky for one reason or another. Honestly, the team is horrible imo. Even Roo and Ryder can be seen as risky too.

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:08
Is pickett even playing in JLT? Round one?

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:08
Mid price madness.

Justin · 26/02/2017 at 11:52
123k left over

Burnmen · 27/02/2017 at 13:06
Forward line is poor imo.

Russ in W.A · 03/03/2017 at 23:39
Otten may not play, and Redden just plain sucks.

Abalone Sheen · 26/02/2017 at 19:45
Swapped Hibberd for Hampton with 20k left

bruderboy · 27/02/2017 at 08:49
Not sold on Rockcliff, body just not been good to him last few seasons. Caddy isn't going to set the world on fire I think there's better value elsewhere (Heeney for example).
Other than that it's looking good.

Taz · 28/02/2017 at 08:14
Poholke is actually spp.

Cam Ross · 02/03/2017 at 20:45
Have updated my team and replaced Fyfe with Dayne Beams, which gives me over $202k in the bank. Any tips that would be great. Thanks
Def: Adams, Laird, Hooker, T.McDonald, vickers-willis, ryan (stewart. long)
Mid: Danger, Dusty, Bont, Dayne Beams, Z.Merrett, Swallow, Powell-Pepper, Miles (HIbberd, Barrett, Ronke)
Ruck: Gawn, Ryder (sterndicka)
Fwd: J Kennedy, Dahlhaus, Roughead, C.Cameron, Black, J.Stewart, (Smith, Eddy)

Marco_Polo94 · 01/03/2017 at 10:35
Personally not a fan of that many mid pricers, but I can understand why fallen premiums are getting so many people excited.

Russ in W.A · 04/03/2017 at 00:07
Solid team Brent, similar to mine, maybe consider beams over Murphy I reckon. He seems to be over his injuries.
Liking the set and forget Premo rucks.

Russ in W.A · 04/03/2017 at 00:05
Bont …will rip it up this year.

Russ in W.A · 03/03/2017 at 23:44
I would get rid of McGrath for Tom Stewart and Hoskin Elliot for a rookie and upgrade Touk Miller to a proven gun in the Fwd line..maybe Roughy? Bolton probably won't play either.

Blaknight · 04/03/2017 at 11:42
Not 100% on Martin yet, but Sandi and Goldstein scare me. They too risky or is Martin a higher risk? With Archie Smith now supporting Martin in the ruck a higher chance that Martin could be playing a bit more forward or on the wing too.
Ive also removed J.Barret to make room for T.Miles but not 100% on that. I liked the way Barret played on Thursday