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Patch · 12/03/2018 at 09:48
ZERRETT! Yes Carleton.
Question with not starting Danger – what's your plan to get him in? You'll need him ASAP and while he'll lose cash upgrading to a 650k mid in round five is going to be nearly impossible.

Carleton · 12/03/2018 at 10:44
Well, he's barring that injury now, so there's that. I think with Dangerfield being pushed forward, his price will fluctuate a lot. Heck, even last year he dropped to $560,000 — and he was unstoppable that year. I'll grab him near round 7 when his price is down to $525,000.

Willo · 12/03/2018 at 12:48
LOL I dont see his price getting down to $525k.

Carleton · 14/03/2018 at 04:46
Like I said, last year, his price got down to $560,000, and this was when the best player ever was playing in the midfield. Now, Ablett will push him forward and he's barring an injury. Have you ever seen a forward never dip to $525,000? Do your research.

Stirlsy · 12/03/2018 at 14:28
Dreaming

TommyC99 · 12/03/2018 at 15:24
Only reason his price dropped so much is because he got injured

Walter · 13/03/2018 at 04:43
There is the God factor. Cats are mid heavy which will effect sc scores

Harrison · 12/03/2018 at 09:08
Beautiful

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 09:18
Has Zac Dawson retired?

Patch · 12/03/2018 at 09:28
@Supercoach give this man the $50k already

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 14:06
Just slot in Max Gawn then you're good to go.

Cisco · 12/03/2018 at 14:47
Whose your Captain?

Pitch72 · 12/03/2018 at 15:48
Why didn't you pick L. Jones?

Brent · 12/03/2018 at 08:45
Missed Coniglio from my mids. Sorry

Westy · 12/03/2018 at 08:58
Hey Brent,
Have LDU, Keeffe and Garlett done enough in JLT to warrant inclusion?
Apart from that, a seriously interesting team.
How much cash left over?

Brent · 12/03/2018 at 09:22
I like LDU’s job security.
Not sure which other rookies replace Keeffe and Garlett?
Only have 60k left over

StevoRivo · 12/03/2018 at 09:22
Solid team. I gather you plan to use Cogs and a rook plan to upgrade to Danger?
Also think you need to consider starting with some DPP swings for mids (Fogarty) and maybe Keefe with Sicily? Do you have cash for that?

StevoRivo · 12/03/2018 at 09:24
Oops,
I see Keefe is there. Consider Fogarty or Stephenson over LDU at M7?

Tibor · 12/03/2018 at 11:46
Pretty good imo.
Just a brief comment on Fritsch job security.
Probably gets a start in r1 while Viney out. Viney back in r2 or 3 . Also Melbourne have a bit of a developmental pattern where they give rookies a bit of a taste then rest them or put them back to Casey. They did this with Hannan. Last year and Oliver the previous year. Fritsch has looked good but even if he gets a start he might be gone before he makes you any money.

DunNuthin · 12/03/2018 at 23:32
Small concern that Jed Lamb could shut down your D3 so easily becomes a bigger concern when 5 of your 8 defenders are rookies.
LDU is a slowburn and Barry unlikely to play, Coniglio is a waste of $ get a real UPrem like Neil, Kelly, Oliver.
Turn walters into Hogan and Garlett into Bell plus Brayshaw into Banfield and Coffield into brayshaw.
If that doesn't get you round 1 top score you can have your $0 back.

JohnDJ59 · 13/03/2018 at 03:12
I have four Dees players as well,Hibberd, Oliver, Gawn, Petracca. My main worry with your side is Sicily, Brayshaw if it the Melbourne one and LDU. Your structure seems fine,although I think we can get away with 5 premos and 3 rookies on field in the mids this year.

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 08:59
Not bad Matt. I don't like JJ personally as he is a marked man and will be tagged out of most games. Not starting Danger is madness if you're chasing overall rank. I do like the inclusion of Bell instead of Christensen, and having O'meara and Armitage could be a master move providing points and cash for upgrades later. Good luck.

Westy · 12/03/2018 at 08:59
Hey Matt,
JJ and Bonner are a POD. Not familiar with Bell.
Who is your bench ruck?

Matt · 12/03/2018 at 09:01
Olango (WC) using loophole

David E · 12/03/2018 at 09:00
I have been bagged out so much for have Sandilands from the start i think he could be a POD or a one game player then injured

Matt · 12/03/2018 at 09:04
We had pkays he scores really well, u know at some stage I’ll need to burn a trade but at $480k I’ll give him a go

Patch · 12/03/2018 at 09:46
If we could lock in 20 games from the big man I'd have no hesitation in picking him. Could do far worse.
I don't like Greene but it's a personal grudge more than anything – like the team!

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 09:06
Solid team Tommy. I like the rookies down back, all of them will probably play early rounds and provide cash for upgrades. Ahern in the mids is a concern but can be used as a DPP if not selected in early rounds, he'll get game time eventually. Pendles a good POD.

TommyC99 · 12/03/2018 at 15:25
Yeah ahern won’t play, chucked banfield in there

INPieman · 12/03/2018 at 10:11
Who's this Dawson bloke you've got at F5? Have I missed something

gator59 · 12/03/2018 at 13:56
Dawson from Bris .. Has Dpp fwd/def

TommyC99 · 12/03/2018 at 15:23
Yeah mainly just a placeholder atm

David E · 12/03/2018 at 09:05
73K BANK

Westy · 12/03/2018 at 10:13
To get Neale (and he's a ripper – I've got the same conundrum), have you contemplated downgrading 2 of Barlow, Christensen or Smith to rooks and ditching Ahern?

Shake_n_Bake_ · 12/03/2018 at 11:22
J Kennedy??

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 09:22
Parker is a really good selection. He was the one who stood out for me this weekend.

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 10:10
I'd love to fit him in but I still prefer Cripps, just.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 10:39
i'd have Parker ahead on Coniglio. Can you find $100k?

NoLanguage · 12/03/2018 at 10:10
Love the forward line and the Parker pick up. Risk it for the biscuit!

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 10:41
not a big fan of mcLean. will be ok, but can't see him getting enough midfield time to be a top 6 forward. $470k is a lot

Sauce · 15/03/2018 at 18:19
unsure of howe and clark but its a nice team but consider lycett as nic nat will be back soon and will only produce 50-65

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:41
Howe’s a solid pick. Had him last year and no complaints

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:42
Everyone seemed to jump the Lycett ship after watching him get towelled up

INPieman · 12/03/2018 at 10:26
The only thing worse than the forward rookies scoring potential is their job security. I think Christensen at F5 minimum. Possibly F6. Fogarty is a fine talent but he's hot & cold. Soon as he's cold he's off to the SANFL. A poor showing from any of Ryan Rioli or Fritsch could see them booted. Think Eddy & Pickett last year. I'd consider Finlayson down back. Other than that solid team Stevo

StevoRivo · 12/03/2018 at 10:42
Thanks INP. To get Christensen down to F5 or 6 means someone like Cogs goes to find cash. Can’t bring myself to dropping Danger, even if he misses Round 1. I like Finlayson too, but to get him means Brayshaw makes way for Coffield or Hunter at M7. Other forward rook options?

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 10:43
i would prefer to start without Yeo and have an extra rookie in defense and go an extra keeper in the forward line.

StevoRivo · 12/03/2018 at 11:11
Hi Derek.
Interesting option. Will have a look. Thanks.

StevoRivo · 12/03/2018 at 14:40
Hi Derek. After a bit of juggling, extra rookie in defence and larger spread of fwds. Rather than Billings or Greene and a mid price, I’m thinking Petraca and Sicily. How does this shape up?
D: Laird, Hibberd, Naughton, Doedee, Murray, Finlayson (Keefe, Murphy);
M: Danger, Titch, Dusty, Fyfe, Cripps, Cogs, Brayshaw, Barry (Kelly, Garlett, Holman);
R: Ryder, Gawn (Cameron);
F: Heeney, Lambert, Smith, Petraca, Sicily, Fritsch (Ryan, Ahern).
Rookie picks all selection dependant of course

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 15:51
i don't mind that set up. something i've been tinkering with ever since Shaw got booted, just go with 2 defenders. dropping Yeo & Christensen gives you petracca and Sicily
you have keeffe to swing Sicily back if needed so it could be Sicily at D3
have a look at Bell and McCartin instead of having Sicily and Ahern

StevoRivo · 12/03/2018 at 18:04
Interesting option de McCartin & Bell though Sicily provides an X factor and dpp swing. Ahern may not play so might look to other options around his price.

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 19:06
Hi Steve, I'd also punt Yeo for now for maybe someone like Shaw, Ryan or Siciflog..and get Finlayson in for Mihocek.
Also you could consider punting ryder for say Nank, both options will save you biccies for better forwards.
You could add Petracca, Hogan, Robinson or cheaper options such as McCartin, as the other blokes said.
Good luck…solid side though 🙂 You'll do well.

StevoRivo · 12/03/2018 at 19:59
Cheers Rusty. Updated team above. Have taken the path suggested by Derek and it lines up with your suggestions. Thanks and good luck too!

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 10:09
Dow not looking like a great selection. Try a cheaper rookie or straight swap to Will Brodie perhaps.

Sauce · 15/03/2018 at 18:20
geelong fan?

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 10:08
Will Nic Nat be reafy? Will he share the ruck? Does he have a knee at all?

Corey · 12/03/2018 at 10:38
14 touches and 33 hitouts yesterday in WAFL practice match

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 10:46
if nicnat was $308k like sandi was last year, i would get him. But $460k is too much

The_Blacksheep · 12/03/2018 at 11:46
I have worked out how you could do it but some sacrifices needed to be made…… (obviously)
Hibberd down to L. Ryan
Sandilands down to Lycett
Dow up to Neale.
Should leave you $300 left….. Haha cant stretch ya dollar anymore than that.

Ted · 17/03/2018 at 12:25
Hanley down to Finlayson (GWS 123k)
Cumming down to Mihocek (Coll 102k)
Cameron down to 102k ruck OR J.Kennedy down to Billings
Then Dow up to Neale…
Also would consider Bailey Fritsch and Zac Giles-Langdon on your forward bench.

Troy · 12/03/2018 at 15:54
I like your pick of big Doogie Howard. going to have a big year for Port I think

Scott · 13/03/2018 at 09:27
A Bonar hahahaha

ZerrettForPM · 12/03/2018 at 09:49
Upgrade Cog to Titch

Zazza · 12/03/2018 at 10:10
Concern 1 your team has no pods
Concern 2 Rd 14 bye

Troy · 12/03/2018 at 15:56
Concern 2 – freak injury that happened when treading on opponents foot. He'll be fine come the season proper.
Concern 3 should be one J. Sicily = flog

Jsc · 12/03/2018 at 10:07
Round 14 might be a bit tricky for this team
Geelong, Sydney, Adelaide, St Kilda, Fremantle all not playing

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 10:07
No way I'd touch Sandi.

ado · 12/03/2018 at 10:41
how come

Carl · 13/03/2018 at 15:16
His legs don’t work anymore. Will play 10 games max

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 10:06
Looks good, which Brayshaw is in your mids on field? And which is a possible addition?
Also I'm doubtful Darcy Fogarty will play enough to make us money. Look at the guys the Crows buried in the SANFL lately – Greenwood, Ellis-Yolmen, Doedee, Wigg (now at GCS) all deserved a debut way earlier than they received one.

SCdonkey · 12/03/2018 at 10:15
Andrew Brayshaw(Freo), yeah we are very thin with rookies up fwd. Christensen may still slide at F5 and have 1 Rookie on field. We'll see who gets a run or not.
Oh i see i doubled Brayshaw. For Possible could be Brodie

TOPHAWK1 · 12/03/2018 at 10:21
Not a bad side at all Doncs! I have the same blokes at D1 AND D2. They are must haves IMO. Tuohy is a nice POD. Should serve you well. The rookies look good, but I prefer Doedee over O'Connor though. Your midfield right on the money. Love the Zerrett pick. The rooks are the same as mine. I am running with NankerGawn as well. Kruezer is an upgrade target later. Your forward line is potentially your achilles heel and perhaps needs another look. I reckon you need to find room for one premo such as Heeney, Billings or Devon Smith. Lewis Taylor, is an interesting one. Hope that pick comes off for you. I have decided to pick Cameron Rayner as a young rook up there. I reckon his selection will be a huge POD. His job security should be great, he is the number one draft pick, and he improved dramatically in yesterday's JLT game. The kid is finding his feet and is only going to get better IMO. Good luck to a big season mate!

SCdonkey · 12/03/2018 at 10:38
Thanks TH
At the moment the rookies i have listed will depend on who gets a run in round 1 will change later on.
I like how Taylor played last year(my Crouch of 2017), and he's shown me enough both JLT games to slot him in my team.
Rayner is certainly another rook to consider up fwd, can't wait for the team line up in two weeks.
Good to ya too mate<img draggable="false" class="emoji" alt="👍" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/2.4/svg/1f44d.svg"&gt; and thanks

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 10:45
Who is Taylor? Harry Taylor?

Jack · 12/03/2018 at 11:27
Lewis Taylor from Brissy

Goose · 12/03/2018 at 10:39
Like the logic with your side. Out of your Fwd's how many are you planning to be keepers, or are you happy to upgrade all positions there if need be ?

SCdonkey · 12/03/2018 at 10:44
Thanks Goose
Out of the 4 mid price, 2 maybe 3 will be keepers. Last season i started with 3 premos and ended up with 1 as keeper. Wasted cash and trades, this season i think mid price players is the way to go up forward.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 10:49
i want to pick Taylor, every time a watch him i think that he is a must have. but then i don't see him for a quarter.

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 13:44
YES

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 15:07
I don't have my crystal ball with me but I'm confident 7 rookies in one position might be a tad risky.

Mick · 14/03/2018 at 22:23
No because theirs none up forward and it matters not a tot where they are !!

pod · 15/03/2018 at 11:09
There are Fwd rookies just not as many.

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:53
That’s what I am doing and shoring up my fwd line with Christensen solid at f6

Carl · 13/03/2018 at 15:28
Howe and Whitfield nice pods 👌🏼

Carl · 13/03/2018 at 15:30
Might want to check some of the JLT articles posted above Dan. Few of your players didn’t play and unlikemy to soon

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 10:37
How do you plan on trading a forward to Danger with no mid/fwd swing?

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 10:56
that will be Sicily.

Finnius · 12/03/2018 at 11:07
Cull a forward to a non-playing rookie for the loophole and then upgrade a mid rookie to Danger

Lazza · 12/03/2018 at 21:14
If you are planning to trade under performing fwds then naturally their price will have dropped. Using your $160k bank and a fallen fwd doesn’t add up to the price of Danger. Will take multiple trades … unless you wait for 7or 8 weeks… and will still need minimum of 2 trades.

INPieman · 12/03/2018 at 10:40
Agree with Brownlow Boy. I'm not sure how you can pull that move off with no Mid DPP's

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 10:37
Like the Parker pick, very nice looking team!

Sam_01 · 12/03/2018 at 11:02
Why the nank selection? Also a big fan of the Parker pick. Solid team! Not sold on Fogarty and waterman with tex and jjk to come back in even if they get named round one it would suck to have them play two games then the big boys come back in and you got two stanky rookies doing 0 for you

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 12:09
Nank was the only other well performing Ruck in the JLT

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 10:55
having kelly and Coniglio seems too much GWS midfield to me. There are so many of them i just worry they will be taking points away from each other. Hooper and Griffin still to come in.
i think Kelly will do similar to last year, but that is what you are paying for, can't see much upside for him with so much competition. Same with Coniglio, will average 100, so a bit of cash to be made, but not a long term option

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 12:11
Coniglio averaged 112.5 over JLT with a high of 130 and a low of 95. If he keeps that up, or even takes 5 average off, he's a keeper. Josh Kelly averaged 122 with consistent scoring, 127 and 117.Look at the Sydney midfield of 2016. All averaged 110+

Gord29 · 15/03/2018 at 08:57
Very good thinking

Multi_ · 12/03/2018 at 13:15
Also like the Parker pick i actually put a few bucks on him for the brownlow this year, although i do not have him as yet stupidity at its highest.

LUKE · 12/03/2018 at 16:16
I'd Trade out Danger for another mid rook (Constable). T Kelly to M7. Then you can upgrade all your middling players to Ubers

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 20:36
I'm holding Danger and hoping he becomes a POD. He's too valuable and expensive to bring in later in the season and I see too much value in the midpricers I have. Coniglio averaged highly 2 years ago and only dropped due to injury and the same with Parker who had a very successful JLT series, averaging 113 points.

Carl · 13/03/2018 at 15:34
You think Coniglio will ave 110? Otherwise you’ll most likely have to trade him out. He’d probably need 105 minimum to keep

Sam_01 · 12/03/2018 at 10:59
Sicily is a lock, like the look of bell as opposed to Christensen, I’m going in with him because fwd rookies are terrible. Beams will most likely worsen his scoring though

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 13:04
I don't think Bell will go that well (Haha it rhymes) if you're looking at him for a keeper…… stop. If you're looking at him for cash gen….. maybe? Before their bye, they play Essendon, Sydney, Giants, Richmond, Adelaide, Port, Melbourne and St.Kilda and they only have the teams of Collingwood, Hawthorn, Bulldogs and North for compensation. it's why I'm looking at Zorko, and potentially Beams, as an upgrade target.
Other cash Cows at that range include Josh Dunkley (94 JLT avg.), Mason Cox (104), Darcy MacPherson (90.5 avg. and my favourite because of their easy line-up and early bye), and Matt Tabener (122.5, 325k). Tom Bell got 94 avg. and fairly consistent scoring 80 and 108, but it's all your choice in the end isn't it

Carl · 13/03/2018 at 15:42
Think we’re in trouble if we’re considering any of those players for our team. Which we are 🤦🏼‍♂️ McPherson for example ave mid 40’s last year over 8 games

Sam_01 · 12/03/2018 at 10:57
Probably to many mid price in the forward, bit to much risk in there. No guarantee any of them will be in the top 6 so if your going for the best squad it’s a lot of trade burn waiting to happen.

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 13:08
Make sure you have the player you think will score the highest, and two in the top 10 for each line-up. I'm talking about the forward line of course where personally I only think 2 will make top 10 and the rest top 15.
Hurley didn't have a great off-season and that was reflected in the JLTby scoring 72 points, he is a key defender also which is pseudonymous with unpredictability

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 13:24
Devon!!!!!!

Sam_01 · 12/03/2018 at 10:53
How much money you got in the bank? Gonna be very hard to get him in round 5-6. Dunno about the sandy pick will breakdown at some point just a trade burn waiting to happen!

Cez · 12/03/2018 at 11:11
got around 50k…Hoping Danger will come down in price, and hoping Armitage starts the season of with a bang! Sandy pick is out there, but as a POD selection…not sure, my team will change so much before round 1 haha!
Cheers for the advice! 🙂

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 13:26
Cameron is a risk, he is absolutely unpredictable and likely will average similar

Sam_01 · 12/03/2018 at 10:50
Sorry that’s my team above dunno why I wasn’t logged in. Considering going heeny down to Walters and putting Kruzer in. Have enough to straight put him in but don’t want to go in with only 2k in the bank

Sam_01 · 12/03/2018 at 11:08
If you want to spend the money Brayshaw from freo looks very solid. Also definitely not sold on Lycett he got destroyed by Sandi and I can picture him getting smashed around by other rucks. That being said he does have a good run ruckman wise to start the season. But he plays witts, kruze, sandy, Ryder in a row from round 4 could be 4 rounds of sub 70s waiting to happen haha

Ben · 12/03/2018 at 11:22
Looking like a solid team, just a few points of concern:
– Not sure is O'Shea is best 22 at Carlton as of yet, we are stacked for talent in the backline and there are about 3 or 4 players vying for that last starting spot in our DEF. I'd swap him for Naughton who is a similar price.
– Harrison Wigg is out injured, so he will definitely not be named round 1. A good downgrade target later into the season though once he's on the bubble!
– I would be wary of Lycett, as he got absolutely destroyed solo rucking against Sandi, finishing the first quarter on -3! So he might still be a good pick, just not as enticing as before.

Doughboy · 12/03/2018 at 16:32
I'm off Lycett…..Sandi smashed the bejesus out of him……..I'm on Sandilands to rekindle that old form

Keenbutclueless · 12/03/2018 at 15:33
I think you can play one more rookie in defence and one less rookie up forward. Shaw out for a rookie – Finlayson , Naughton or O’Shea. One more forward. If you play Finlayson you could have your choice of premium forwards. If you remain a little concerned about rookies down back, then play Sicily or TMac in the forwards so you can switch them back as a corrective

Blaknight · 12/03/2018 at 21:39
Thanks for the advice on dropping fallen premo (Shaw) for a rookie and putting one more forward in. Wise choice with the lack of FWD rookies out there.
Ive made some adjustments.
DEF: Laird, Hibberd, Savage, Naughton, Murray, Doedee (Keeffe, Finlayson)
MID: Danger, Titch, Oliver, Crouch, Fyfe, Brayshaw, Banfield, Kelly (Barry, Ahern, Holman)
RUCK: Martin, Gawn (Cameron)
FWD: Greene, Walters, Mclean, Sicily, Bell, Ryan (Venables, Fritsch)
So now i'm thinking the following
DEF: Savage into Shaw or Witherden (Happy with Rookie selection)
MID: Oliver into Zorko (Ahern for another FWD DPP Rookie)
RUCK: Still no change (Cameron to Olango for Loophole)
FWD:Bell back to Christensen (Venables will change to another rookie)
Thoughts / opinions?

Keenbutclueless · 13/03/2018 at 01:13
Really like it. Structure looks good. Can tinker with a few of the personnel, but looking good

GloryDays90 · 12/03/2018 at 12:13
Don't pick Hanley, did his shoulder yesterday so will be off most peoples lists now.
Banfield would be a better option over Dow
Sandilands is a huge risk but could pay off if he stays on the park because no one can beat him still

Ben · 12/03/2018 at 12:58
I agree with removing Dow, so I have done just that.
Sandi is a big risk every year, but I'm praying he lasts until round 11 so I can upgrade him to Ryder.
And I'm not overly concerned with Hanley's injury, as he wasn't too fussed when it popped out, and they managed to poop it back in relatively quickly, so I reckon he'll still line up round one. Of course if he isn't lining up round one I'll explore other options.

Ben · 12/03/2018 at 12:59
I meant pop, I swear I meant pop it back in

Connor · 12/03/2018 at 11:17
Think you have to find another $100k at lest somewhere to get Balta > Lycett and start Cameron at R3. Just can't fathom having so few point/possible 0 on field…

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 11:35
pretty gutsy with Cameron at R2.
have a think about Cox at F5

Danners · 12/03/2018 at 12:07
I know it is risky with Cameron at R2, could become Goldstein if he doesn't play. Did have Lycett, but unsure of whether he can get the job done now. Cox just seems to risky, trying to avoid midpricers where possible

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 11:14
it was JLT…. that should change your mind.

Sellars12200 · 12/03/2018 at 11:15
yeah fair call

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 11:37
Bell and McCartin are in and out of my team.

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 12:53
Gibbs is a nice POD, I like when a seasoned player changes clubs, kind of like a mid life crisis, it can re ignite their game. You know he can play, nice move. Also Jaeger and Armo is a ballsy move that should be a winning move barring injury, I'm considering doing the same.

paul · 12/03/2018 at 22:38
Mad

Jesse Munro · 12/03/2018 at 11:25
Oh, $7,500 in the bank

D_I_L_D_O_R · 12/03/2018 at 11:43
Maybe Luke Ryan, averaged 76.8 in his first year (82/82, 108/85) 422k

Danners · 12/03/2018 at 12:08
Find $60k and get Lloyd, all seem to risky. But if I had to pick one Sicily

D_I_L_D_O_R · 12/03/2018 at 12:41
Lloyd struggles when mcveigh comes into the team, i recall seeing a screenshot of someone analyzing it and it definitely scared me off him. Also, finding 60k isnt exactly easy

ZerrettForPM · 12/03/2018 at 12:38
Weitering

gator59 · 12/03/2018 at 19:26
Try Marchbank

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 19:38
Marchbank could be good this year, he's got the build for being a good solid player,and makes good decisions, could really step up without Doch there.

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 13:29
Howe is a bit of a POD, as is Nank and Lambert. Solid looking team mate, can't really fault it.

GloryDays90 · 12/03/2018 at 13:32
Thanks Mate, tried to stick a few PODS in early, not just follow everyone else and pick Heeney, Cripps and Cogs

Keenbutclueless · 12/03/2018 at 15:38
Round 14 bye is a terror for you. danger Martin Fyfe and Neale all out. And Brayshaw if you haven’t upgraded him by then.

Corey · 12/03/2018 at 11:44
30K left over

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 13:28
Not a fan of Shuey, but I really like the Zorko pick!

nankthetank · 12/03/2018 at 12:47
Ablett, Martin, Treloar, Barlow and Parish are all very bold choices – every one of them could end up screwing your season.
Keep some for PODs if thats whats important to you but I suggest trading some of them for safer picks, such as Fyfe

Richard · 12/03/2018 at 13:09
I agree with you in regards to barlow and parish. However I don’t see why the others are risky. Ablett is a guaranteed 115+ average as long as he stays on the park, and I believe that a player like ablett is worth wasting a trade on if he gets injured. Martin has played a solid 2 games in the JLT and he looks like a similar if not better option to grundy or goldstein, who will both have backup ruckman. Treloar is a beast and the only thing keeping him back from a higher average last year was disposal efficiency, considering that last year was his worst year in a while in backing him to increase his average to his elite level once again. Barlow is a risky pick and could backfire on me however it’s hard not to pick him when you look at his past games played and his averages. If he stays on the park and plays midfield for the suns (which he will) then he should be a lock, and if he gets injured then he’s just a quick trade out. Parish is risky also however i’m backing him for a breakout year in an essendon team that’s only destined to improve. Fyfe is an awesome pick however i’m not willing to pick him ahead of the bont or treloar (who I think will get back to elite level)

nankthetank · 12/03/2018 at 13:16
Ablett was guarenteed 115+ when he was at the suns, where the umpires had more touches than any other suns midfielder. At geelong he was to compete with danger, selwood, duncan and menegola. Thats a lot of elite players.
Not to mention the problem with actually staying on the park. He hasn't played over 15 games since 2013, so while even if somehow he manages to still score massively with all the competition, is it really worth having a donut next to an uber premo for 7 games?

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 13:57
Barlow is back in my team.
Hall is the one who will benefit the most post Ablett, but I’m backing Barlow to get a few as well

Big G · 12/03/2018 at 17:04
I actually don't mind your team at all. A bit of courage with your forward line though.

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 12:34
Armitage for Duggan is a good move, plenty of Def. rookie options this season that you can alternate on and off the bench.

nankthetank · 12/03/2018 at 12:44
Forwards in my opinion should be the opposite to your team – predominately rookies. I have Buddy, D Smith and then rookies. That was you can get a much needed extra premo in your midfield.
Christensen hasn't done enough in JLT for me to be worth starting either.
Armitage for duggan seems like a good idea to me.

Keenbutclueless · 12/03/2018 at 13:35
Thanks both. Armitage in. Gives me 50k which I might use to turn Lambert or McLean into Billings.

Tibor · 12/03/2018 at 13:34
Advise against punting Petracca

Keenbutclueless · 12/03/2018 at 13:58
I think you are right. I am ok with 4 mid pricers on the Fwd line. Maybe all 4 become keepers, but if I can keep 2 or 3 then that would be a good outcome. Sicily can go up to defence if a forward rookie appears, or I am upgrading 2 defence rookies.

Tyruddanaut · 12/03/2018 at 13:45
Defensive rookies are in abundance, I reckon use them as much as you can

Keenbutclueless · 12/03/2018 at 13:59
Think you are right. I certainly have more confidence putting Murray, Finlayson or Doedee onfield than any forward rookie so far.

neil demons delight · 12/03/2018 at 14:08
I think I can only name one forward in the best 6,,Franklin the other 5 is a raffle and you are spot one Keen Bell at F6 is a wise choice My problem is too many dees but other than the round 13 bye is it a problem .My pod is Melksham change of position in R 22 has done him wonders I have him with petraca Tmac (also a pod) Fritsch all dee forwards. Don't trust any forward rookies so I too have gone to F 6 with Fritsch and Fogarty on the pine. O'Connor ,the irish lad ,is also a top pick I have had him all year as a non playing loop but that might change good luck Keen

Keenbutclueless · 12/03/2018 at 14:14
Thanks Neil. Good luck to you also. By the time the bye comes around, you should have upgraded Fritsch and maybe moved TMac to defence, which will ease the pain slightly. Guessing you might also be running Gawn, Hibberd and Oliver?

NEIL Demons Delight · 12/03/2018 at 16:35
Correct Keen GAWN HIBBERD OLIVER PETRACCA FRITSCH a lot of ppl will have that 5 and 2 PODS T MAC MELKSHAM seems a lot from one club but the first five are relevant big time I sort of look at the 7 not as a demon supporter and see them not in red and blue Normally I don't LIKE selecting from my team but gawn and oliver changed that. TMAC has the valuable DPP and won all the running tests at Melbourne and is playing a new role FORWARD Melksham is similar changed roles also.Both are flying cheers KEEN

Tibor · 13/03/2018 at 09:34
Keep a lid on it Neil…

Doughboy · 12/03/2018 at 16:37
I like Francis Watson a LOT!!!!…….WILL PLAY!…..has been bubbling away in the background nice and magically!

Tibor · 12/03/2018 at 14:46
Savage costs 480k. Brayshaw is 316k . The difference is pretty significant and Brayshaw is DPP. For me Savage is a no because I reckon he is too expensive. Brayshaw is on the maybe list but concussion regulars like him worry me because if he gets a decent smack in the head he won't just have a week off he'll be gone for months if not the season for a full head replacement

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 13:28
Eagles have a lot.

nankthetank · 12/03/2018 at 14:14
Is there a certain player that is the best to use??

ZerrettForPM · 12/03/2018 at 14:54
Olango

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 13:47
Eagles

neil demons delight · 12/03/2018 at 14:11
Derek will give that to you nank but I am sure he wrote west coast AND cats cheers

Lazza · 12/03/2018 at 21:24
Eagles and Demons (12 ea) … then Freo (10)… not all are Sunday .. based on last couple of games per round.

Keenbutclueless · 12/03/2018 at 15:45
Would consider taking Bonner out and moving Finlayson in. Replace with Armitage. I don’t think Bonner is a keeper and I think Armitage might generate more cash.

BrownlowBoy · 12/03/2018 at 13:27
I'd dump Rocky, no pre season games.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 13:45
Put keeffe on forward bench so you can swing Sicily forward is needed

Multi_ · 12/03/2018 at 13:58
Thanks Derek good point

paul · 12/03/2018 at 23:10
Danger has two weeks yet so for me I am making up two teams one with and without .If he is out for round one and you want him back you will need to have money left over how much I am not too sure but I would say at least 200.000.

Richard · 12/03/2018 at 13:13
I’m liking your team nank. However I think that you’d be better off getting rid of one or two of your uber promos and strengthing up your forward line as the rookies in that line are the weakest and are not guaranteed games by any stretch

nankthetank · 12/03/2018 at 13:18
The only problem is who do I get in the forward line? I just don't like any of the options this year

nankthetank · 12/03/2018 at 13:18
And why was my original comment deleted??

Multi_ · 12/03/2018 at 13:18
I would pull out Cripps or Zerrett in the mids for a rookie and bulk up the forward line.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 13:43
I wouldn’t want to play against you in the first couple of weeks with a midfield like that. Serious points.
Do you have enough cash generating rookies, especially in forward line?

nankthetank · 12/03/2018 at 14:16
I'm hoping so, because althoigh I just replaced Cripps with Heeney, I don't want my midfield to be any stronger, I've always had the mindset that forward line should be the weakest.
Are there any rookies that i should add to it?

BlueBagger · 12/03/2018 at 14:15
Don't like LDU or Grundy, I would downgrade to Barry and upgrade to Kreuzer.

Alan · 12/03/2018 at 18:09
Don’t ya, I do! I’m a Carlton supporter and I ain’t touching kreuzer, finished top 1000 3 years on the go

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 18:59
He's right Alan, Grundy will share Ruck duties with Cox and his points will suffer, maybe not Kreuzer but maybe Martin or Nank.
Rayner also hasn't impressed for 200k, p.s maybe don't ask for advice if you're gonna shoot people down in flames for giving it.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 13:37
I didn’t like his first half when they were getting beaten. Only scored well once melb took foot off the peddle
There is always chance Roberton plays that role as well

Big G · 12/03/2018 at 14:57
I smell a trap as well

Lazza · 12/03/2018 at 21:33
Averages 100.3 in his last 10 ‘real’ games. Which makes him the 3rd highest scoring DEF since the byes las year.
Only Hurley and Hibberd did better.

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 22:29
Yeah but what were his other 8 years like?

GloryDays90 · 12/03/2018 at 13:45
Option 3. Nank is under priced for what he can do and will be fitter this year.
You could also free up cash by going Mid price crazy in the FWD Line. Dump Heeney and put in players like Walters, Lambert, McLean etc

BlueBagger · 12/03/2018 at 13:58
Nank, Banfield, Devon smith it is! Also like Walters but it's a hard choice to put him over Heeney, will consider. Also entirely forgot about Zac Giles-Langdon, would you advise getting him in for a FWD rookie I have right now if he is named?

BlueBagger · 12/03/2018 at 14:12
Dow to Brayshaw/Brodie, don't know much about Lavender, Myres or Tiziani so all I can say is keep an eye on round 1 teams and adjust accordingly.
Would also steer away from McGovern (instead Laird, Hibberd, Hurley) and would choose anyone over McLean (Mid price like Petracca or Sicily). Must get Danger in if named so id part with Zorko or Merrett in that case at risk of your cash in bank.

NoLanguage · 13/03/2018 at 00:59
Like the lineup I have a similar structure. Maybe turning one of your backline rooks into a Hanley or Brayshaw? Other than that solid team.

Dickens · 12/03/2018 at 14:23
Missed coniglio as m6

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 14:48
Hey Claire, not bad for a newbie. Solid across all lines so no complaints from me. Keep asking questions and you'll no doubt find the answers on this forum. Good luck coach.

gator59 · 12/03/2018 at 20:46
Hi Claire,, You have a solid foundation to work with I love the Parker pick.. not sure whether Fogarty will play many games.
I would ditch O'shea and swing Finlayson down back on field and O'Conner to mid and maybe get Barry from Port in mids..
I'm not to keen on the Wison pick .. If you want a keeper I would upgrade to someone like Howe or Tuohy
Sandilands I'm not sure if you are looking for a keeper or if he's an upgrade…. If you're looking for a keeper around the same price I would look at the Nank… If he's an upgrade you are taking a big risk for him to last 10 weeks or so…. for a keeper I would go either Martin ,Kruze or stay with the Nank
In the fwds I see your looking for the Fwd/Mid swing, Starcevich wont play straight up so to save a bit of cash put Wison from Crows..Also try and get another mid pricer into the fwds like Smith or Sicily…… Due to the lack of good rooks in the fwds you may need some of these mid pricers…. The best rooks are going to come from the mids and defence
I hope all this all makes sense to you and i'm not trying to be critical,, I'm here to try and help you
Another thing is in this game there's nothing set in concrete, If you feel so strong about a player try and do your research on them and if they fit the bill then go for what fits your structure…. Cheers Gator

Claire · 13/03/2018 at 09:22
Ok Coach/mentor Gater. This is what my team looks like now.
Laird, Tuohy, Lloyd – Naughton, Doedee, Finlayson (M/D) Murray and Miihocek. Not happy with Mihocek. Any other defensive rookie who will have a fair chance of playing some early games?
Dangerfield, Mitchell, Oliver, Fyfe, Parker, Coniglio – Banfield, Barry, O’Conner, Kelly, Holman. Will both O’Conner and Kelly break into Geelong strong mid field? I’m keeping Danger whether he misses round 1 or not as I am going for a couple/few League wins and not the $50K. Does SC league scoring start round 2? I don’t have a DPP F/M either which is important.
Gawn, Nankervis – Cameron. Would prefer Kreuzer but I would not have any spare cash for adjustments. Martin has same bye as Gawn.
Heeney, Smith, Petracca, Curnow- Bell, Ryan, Fritsch, Wilson. Curnow or Melksham who has been doing ok but any suggestions. Have $87K reserve. Will Fritsch get early games?
Thanks Gater for your suggestions/advice and look forward to more help. What does Dereck think?

gator59 · 13/03/2018 at 10:10
Hi mate that looks much better.. to give you a better look at thing this is my side atm
Laird , Hibberd, Naughton , Doedee, Murray ,Finlayson,… Keefe, Mirra
Danger, Mitchell, Oliver, Merret, Fyfe, Parker, Banfield ,T.Kelly…. Barry, Wilson, Holman
Kruz, Gawn… Olanglo
Heeney, Walters,Smith, Petracca, Stephenson, Giles-Langdon… Ballenden, Ryan
As you can see I have 2 premos in defence ,, 6 in the mids .. 2 premo rucks.. 1 premo fwd but hope the other 3 can be keepers and you can see the swing sets that I have on each line except for rucks and Olanglo is there for loop holing purposes
I can easily drop Parker or Merret for Brayshaw(freo) and get another premo down back if I want or I can go for an extra premo fwd if I want
I have $183.800 in the kick atm………….Your question on Fritcsh he may start early for a few and once the other premos come back in it may be the end of him for a while….. You may see I have Ballenden (Bris) sitting in my fwds and he is there for floating loopholing… It is ok to have a cheap floating donut in your side………. Rookie cash generation is going to come from the mids and backs this year………….. On the SC scoring you will start going head to head in your leagues in round 3
Out of the Curnow and Melksham I would go Melksham but that's just my personal pick… Curnow could go big if he gets mid time and gets under Kruze feet and get big points from him… So either one I would feel comfortable with

Claire · 13/03/2018 at 12:25
Is Giles-Langdon any good?
What is a floating loophole mean.

gator59 · 13/03/2018 at 13:38
As I say nothing set in concrete..Giles -Langdon I like the look of is a rookie from Gws and I think he has good job security and if he can average between 65/75 per game then he will make some good cash and ready for upgrading after round 6 as when all good rookies will be ready to cull by then and you can start painting the fence
Floating loopholing I hope this explains to you what you can do………… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCmtFrXPaN0

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 21:24
Have a bit more confidence Claire…no one here is an expert, otherwise we'd all be 50 grand richer lol, it's all about how you go about it through the season, you'll be fine.

gator59 · 12/03/2018 at 21:51
Claire willl be fine Russty and all we can do is try and steer her in the right direction

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 14:55
Nice looking line up. Just watch out for Kruezer with his ankle problem, might set him back a little, query he'll be 100% round1 and 2. His price may drop sharply within a few weeks. Once he's over his niggles he'll no doubt be a no.1 ruck contender.

WhatsaFtumch · 12/03/2018 at 15:10
Cheers for that, I hear you re Kreuzer, wasn't happy to see him go down in his last match, although hoping it wasn't too bad…obvious swap would be S.Martin except for the shared bye with Gawn, so am now considering Nankervis and Sandi…really hoping Kreuzer gets up!

nickgonzalez771 · 12/03/2018 at 14:54
Could you go for a decent rookie who is likely to line up for Round 1 and make you cash? And then you could use the extra cash to upgrade anyone in your midfield?

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 14:54
Drop one of them to a rookie and upgrade another to a dead set premo

ZerrettForPM · 12/03/2018 at 14:54
Tom Bell could slide into a FWD line

ryan · 12/03/2018 at 17:31
i dont want to buy anymore 'guaranteed premiums' as i rate all of my premiums to score just as well as any other premium. i dont want to buy players at like 550k as its a waste of money because they will drop.
i dont want any 400k players in my midfield as they are a waste of a spot..
ive looked at tom bell, also looked at ryan lester – not sure about either though

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 19:10
Maybe try Luke Ryan…Ryan.

Dan · 12/03/2018 at 20:44
Petracca byt I think hes around 430ish

neil demons delight · 12/03/2018 at 15:27
Hi Ranger I have Brander also but linked him to sicily Keefe is too inconsistent for mine .Also though Higgins wont play early it is a good move as a temporary loop m /f and when he arrives he will stay.. In my opinion the forwards are the weakest rookie line and with no quality back up for Brander, Stephenson is dicey Bell or Bundy look better. Sorry Ranger but Lycett and Cameron both have s c queries Set and Forget Gawn and prem ruck / olango GOOD LUCK buddy

The Ranger · 12/03/2018 at 17:02
Thanks Neil.
Still a chance I'll go back to set and forget rucks but Ryder is the only other pick I see value in and I just can't get around his bye.
And I'm by no means happy with that fwd line but I still run a strict no flog policy so Sicily is a no go. He'll miss weeks at some point me thinks. Might drop Menegola down to someone cheaper to upgrade one of the fwd rookies once teams are named but I'm not keen on Bell or Bundy or any of the 250/300K players.
And yeah Higgins, Brander, Keefe and Coffield are all there for their DPP. Gotta have that flexibility

Larry · 12/03/2018 at 15:35
Kelly to Dusty,
Redden… no no no maybe Coniglio but only if you do above or there will be to much gws in the midfield
Coffield. To Darcy Fogarty ???

Brett · 12/03/2018 at 15:24
And rayner in the fwd line. 78k

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 15:51
Hey Raver, I reckon you need to improve your Fwd set up, too many rookies that have no job security. The Def. line is good, rookies are mostly ok, personally I haven't seen enough of O'Shea to include especially at that price.
I would dump Coniglio for either Armitage or JOM and use the extra cash upgrading a Fwd rookie to Bell or Christensen.

Raver_dave · 12/03/2018 at 16:07
Cheers for the input mate.
I like the look of cogs and would like to hang onto him if possible.
To make the cash I swapped Hibberd to L.Jones, English to L.Ryan and Rioli to Christenson
So team is now:
Def: Hurley, Laird, Jones, Naughton, O'Shea, Doedee (Finlayson, Murray)
Mid: Dangerfield, Martin, M.Crouch, Fyfe, Cripps, Coniglio, Brayshaw, Brodie (Barry, Kelly, Holman)
Ruc: Gawn, Nank (Cameron)
Fwd:Heeny, Billings, Petracca, Fogarty, Christenson, Fritsch (Ryan, Garlett)
Leaves me with $62,900 left over, I would like this to be a bit bigger. Maybe down grading O'Shea to a cheaper rookie?
Thoughts??

Starkingdom · 12/03/2018 at 16:18
Nice move Hibberd to Liam Jones, Hibberd will probably be top 6 defender but you'll more than likely be able to get him cheaper later on.
O'Shea to L.Murphy from the Crows will give you an extra $60K for the kitty. Keep an eye on round 1 starting teams and keep asking questions on this forum for updates on rookies.

fatboyfat7 · 12/03/2018 at 19:45
You think Murphy's in the frame for R1 Stark?

NoLanguage · 12/03/2018 at 19:03
Not sure about the Goldy pick. Reckon he'll get back to near his best?

NoLanguage · 12/03/2018 at 19:03
Walters for Greene

NoLanguage · 12/03/2018 at 18:48
Love the Williams pick. I'm a North man and reckon he'll get plenty of the pill!

Wayne18 · 12/03/2018 at 19:18
He might see plenty of the pill because it s going to be in his vicinity a lot. If he can get it and do something useful with it then he'll be a decent pick and probably win a Syd Barker

Captain Risky · 12/03/2018 at 18:53
Troy, You and I could be the only 2 on this site with Caddy!

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 16:30
i see Coffield in a lot of teams. is he any good for that price? didn't see the saints play

David · 12/03/2018 at 16:46
He scored 48 and 67 in the two JLT games and he looked fairly comfortable out there. If he was cheaper he would be a lock. Not too sure at this price though, I'll see how many rookies get named rd 1.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 17:05
$171k is alot. might give him a miss.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 16:31
Lloyd is my D2. happy to have him. should be priced over $500k

GoDoggies · 13/03/2018 at 11:42
I had Lloyd at D2 but in JLT2 when Newman got rolling Lloyd didn't do much for his score
If McVeigh is named round 1 I'm going to stay away from him, I want to have him but with Rampe, Newman and McVeigh all there to steal his points I've gone with Touhy who is just a bit safer for the same price.

Dutchy · 12/03/2018 at 18:18
Pretty sure o’shea Won’t play round 1. Not sure Simmo will be as safe a bet as some others. And go the Bont

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 18:41
What makes you say that about O'Shea Dutchy?

Holty · 12/03/2018 at 19:21
Being a Carlton supporter and living in Adelaide, i was wrapped we picked up O'Shea. Not a gun by any means but definately best 22 at a struggling club. I rate him and i would be amazed if Carlton dont start him r1. But not playing much jlt is a worry

ZerrettForPM · 12/03/2018 at 17:01
Chuck Sicily in ya FWD line and sneak in a Coffield, Naughton or Keefe into your backline instead I reckon.

Dutchy · 12/03/2018 at 18:22
As Zerrett says safer defensive rookies.. but Sicily is a flog anyway

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 12/03/2018 at 17:04
Yeah just dont know about the fwd line if Danger plays will be team 1 with 5 fwds
Not sure who else other than bell, christensen hasnt set the world on fire and rooks scarce on the ground.
Anyone else fwd – cheapish?

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 17:07
i don't mind Mccartin. he looked ok on the weekend. Only $234k. might have a few good scores

INPieman · 12/03/2018 at 17:20
I do like the look of that first forward line. I think it's the line that will give the poorest rookie scores. Loading up there seems sensible. Very similar to how I'm currently structured. The conditions yesterday were horrid. I'd ignore Bundy's score. He can go 80+. I'm trying to find a way to have him at F6

Dutchy · 12/03/2018 at 18:23
Doubts on Menegola, and Sicily has the flog factor

Scott · 13/03/2018 at 09:22
Suggestions on alternatives to them?
Menegola will be more consistent than Billings and i wanna swap out Sicily but the options don't look solid enough where Sicily is going to be a pillar for Hawks now that Hodge is gone. Mills doesn't click over 100 often at all and Hanley looks like his best days are behind him

Tibor · 12/03/2018 at 19:27
Nice one vindog. As good as any midfield going. Gawn is a must have. Beyond that your choice is as valid as any other. Not too sure about Fritsch job security. He may very well get a gig for round one while Viney is out. He might just get a taste and then be spelled before he delivers any financial gain. Melb have a bit of a history with doing this, Hannan last year and Oliver the year before

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 17:37
That ruck line is the riskiest thing I've seen since my mate with coke-bottle glasses and a retainer asked the hottest girl in school to prom.
It didn't work out for him but hey all the best.

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 18:05
that is right up there with going Lobbe a couple of years back

AuroraBorealis?! · 12/03/2018 at 18:20
Who could possibly be silly enough to pick Lobbe Derek?

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 17:37
When is the question!!

Dutchy · 12/03/2018 at 18:24
I’ve been keen on Lobb too if he is fit. Did play a Neafl practice game on the weekend…

Patch · 12/03/2018 at 18:04
Lloyd for mine, Saundo

GoDoggies · 13/03/2018 at 11:53
I like both and both have been in and out of my team for each other
It's just the factor of McVeigh, Rampe and now Newman who all play the same role and take his points
In JLT2 Lloyd only scored around 73 with McVeigh and Rampe out of the team and Newman scored 100.
I know that Touhy only scored 78 or so in JLT2 but he had 28 possesions with 21 of the kicks. I heard his score was low because of the strong wind which caused his D.E to be low
I just think that Touhy would be a safer pick to start with, but I will be trying to get Lloyd in as soon as possible.

johnno2908 · 12/03/2018 at 17:45
Not sure how much better though Derek… highest season average 65, 5 other seasons all below 58

INPieman · 12/03/2018 at 17:50
Had a look into that a while ago & put a line through him. He's a good tagger but not an SC option at that price

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 18:03
Fair enough. Just looking through my notes.
What about M Cox at F5 if thinking of having Lycett or Simpson at R2?
$300k for a RUC/FWD with good job security?

INPieman · 12/03/2018 at 18:10
Ballsy move. Cox will have erratic scores. For a bloke who's new to the game he's an accurate kick. I'll give him that. Not sure the Bruen manoeuvre will work here. But it might

Mick M · 12/03/2018 at 19:30
Are they really going that bad that Cox has good Job security

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 19:35
You love a risk don't ya Derek?..haha that's all part of the fun of it though 🙂

NoLanguage · 12/03/2018 at 22:46
Will score better than most rookies IMO, not a bad POD

INPieman · 12/03/2018 at 17:54
I pulled the same move last year. The cash allowed me to grab MacRae & Hanners cheap. MacRae was a great pick up. Hanners belted out 5 tonnes in a row then turned into a train wreck of a pick. Preuss will impact Goldy's output

Steeeve · 12/03/2018 at 21:26
He will but what do ya do?
Grundy has Cox. Martin has Archie. Kreuzer is ecpe1nsive, has only had one good season and is injury prone, Ryder has the early bye, Jacobs is not SC friendly anymore.
Lycett scares the bejeebus out of me.

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 18:45
Hi Sammy, I'd be looking to get Andrew Brayshaw into your mids and Tim Kelly, rather than Worpel and Constable.
Don't like Savage either, maybe Shaw or Sicily instead to save some bucks.

Sammylingx · 13/03/2018 at 11:58
Cheers Rusty, Just trying to go for some PODS this year 😉
Still tossing up on having neale and fyfe at the same time or just neale or fyfe

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 18:47
I say, Danger to Ablett, and then Ablett to Danger 🙂

Jon · 12/03/2018 at 19:14
I kinda like that . . . If Ablett plays Rd 1. Gives you an out when he inevitably misses a game or three while still scoring points

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 18:34
Nothing wrong with balls out hedski…lol, I'd replace Savage with someone though, he won't be consistent. 🙂

Jordan · 12/03/2018 at 19:04
Crazy not to pick Laird

hedski · 13/03/2018 at 12:20
Yeah I know, that's my povvo defence team, allows me to go 4 deep in fwds and put Cogs M6, like I said, not sure I have the aggots.

Gary · 13/03/2018 at 10:15
Who’s Bundy.

hedski · 13/03/2018 at 12:18
Christenson

NoLanguage · 13/03/2018 at 23:55
No

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 00:25
Could be Rick if he secures a spot for himself, worst thing is when you whack someone in there, and then they get dropped.

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 18:46
I doubt it..better options around Pantelis.

Pantelis · 12/03/2018 at 20:55
His dual position is tempting

dontblushbaby · 12/03/2018 at 21:56
Not sure how much cash you have left but I'd go Christensen to Bell, Lycett to Nank, this is what I have done today

NoLanguage · 14/03/2018 at 00:03
EDIT Hanley going down for a month has seen a shake up.
B – Laird, Hibberd, Savage, Naughton, DOEDEE, Finlayson (Keeffe, Murray)
M – Dusty, Mitchell, Fyfe, Cripps, Coniglio, Jacobs, LDU, FOGARTY (Banfield, KELLY, Holman)
R – Martin, Gawn (Cameron)
F – Heeney, Walters, Smith, Sicily, Christensen, Fritsch (Rioli, Ryan)
367k in the bank
A – Do I keep the warchest for Danger?
B – Do I upgrade Jacobs to Libba?
C – Do I put Brodie or Brayshaw in for Fogarty?
Thx community

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 00:11
Who's your midfielder Jacobs?

NoLanguage · 14/03/2018 at 22:39
Ben Jacobs – coming back from a long injury riddled run with his ankle. The Glove!

JohnDJ59 · 15/03/2018 at 01:11
I think you have to have Brayshaw at M6,he seems the best of the high priced rookies,plus they seem keen to play him.Not sure about LDU,he didn't do much in the preseason games and he's one of the high priced rookies,Coffield might be a better fit plus he's dpp,and could swing with Finlayson in the back line.Also glad to see you spelt Keeffe right,a lot of people have been leaving out one of the fs.

NoLanguage · 15/03/2018 at 22:11
Thanks John, I'm a spelling nazi 🙂
Yeah I just think LDU's JS is the strongest out of all rookies and Coffield didn't set the world on fire either. Might have to rethink Brayshaw though the kid is a jet no doubt

Defying_Madness · 12/03/2018 at 19:46
Ryan and Kreuzer

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 20:27
Hey Paul, some iffy selections there for me, Savage, Weitering, Lycett, Taberner and Bell…all very risky and have no history of consistency. Might be better off spending another 200 grand but what do I know 🙂

paul · 12/03/2018 at 22:04
Weitering can play looked very good.Savage, Taberner and Bell killed it for consistency in the JLT.What i like is they are very good value and all will have an important role to play.Also with Fogarty Adelaide moved him back to stop Ports run. They want this guy in. Lycett i am hoping he will average 80 for a few rounds.

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 22:19
Yep righto mate go for it!..sounds like you're on top of it..what's the worst thing that could happen right? 🙂

paul · 13/03/2018 at 04:19
The worst thing would be is not to have my marginal probabilities right.

paul · 13/03/2018 at 05:01
what's interesting tho on average from the JLT this team scored 2,400 taking into account the probability of danger scoring 300 as cap with a low variance of 10. not sure what other teams achieved here but yes its JLT and consistency is a game of chance at this time of the year as some variables do have past history as you pointed out but we do need some POD's.just the right ones.The present form is all we have to ride the wave however the extra cash helps to ride the wave all the way to the shore.

Multi_ · 12/03/2018 at 21:18
I would ditch Yeo he will drop in value guaranteed.

Ja191 · 12/03/2018 at 21:34
Sicily/Mclean/Billings

Finnius · 12/03/2018 at 21:03
Very young… Would perhaps look to go a few more developed players. A few risks is fine but you have ALOT.

GloryDays90 · 12/03/2018 at 20:55
Where did you here this?

paul · 13/03/2018 at 14:16
If Danger is not playing round one i won't have him and this is why. For him not to be playing round one he must be a bit more than minor.Having trouble with hammies in the past myself you never come back 100% straight away you need to ease back into it. If he plays round 2 he may not score well but he will probably play forward more so he is not running as much.Therefore his high price tag will drop after his third game.if you have cash i would pick him up then as he will probably take off after that and you would have missed the boat.

Jay · 13/03/2018 at 14:49
Keep in mind that if his 1st game is round 2, and he does score poorly, that score will barely affect his price because it will only stay in his rolling average for 1 round.

Multi_ · 12/03/2018 at 21:16
Could work out but no you can’t trust him

Russty_ · 12/03/2018 at 21:20
What Hype?…the guy's been playing for 9 years..burnman I reckon.

Defying_Madness · 12/03/2018 at 21:25
In full agreement with you

Shaun · 12/03/2018 at 21:21
Yes thanks

paul · 13/03/2018 at 05:15
I have Weitering this kid can play and great value too.

Mike · 13/03/2018 at 20:59
Your crazy to start danger if he misses

Derek · 13/03/2018 at 00:00
I don’t have any of those players! Not one

Finnius · 13/03/2018 at 09:08
A is safer (ahern probably isn't playing though so watch out)

Blaknight · 12/03/2018 at 23:06
Yep!!

Derek · 12/03/2018 at 23:58
What if he misses 2 games?

Gord29 · 13/03/2018 at 08:02
Higgins and Keefe both unlikely to be picked

Gord29 · 13/03/2018 at 08:33
The JLT series has just finished I'm sure the guys would be working on one

Derek · 13/03/2018 at 09:04
Solid team. Similar to a lot of the GnR teams.
Big spend in D1-D3. Are there any cheaper players you could take a punt on?

Derek · 13/03/2018 at 10:35
I love the Parker selection. Of the ones not in the $600k category, he was the one who stood out on the weekend, he went ahead of Cripps for me as a M6. I still think you need 5 of the big boys.
Parker is my M6 and team looks good. However, in competition with Coniglio and JOM purely on the cash saved and will depend on Rookies if I need extra cash to upgrade.
Ryder has been in my team all preseason, but that round 10 bye does my head in. At this stage I’ll start him with Cameron at R3 who hopefully does good and keeps his place to round 10.

GoDoggies · 13/03/2018 at 11:32
I'm banking on Cameron aswell I have the cash to upgrade to him but for now I've kept Olango
I'm just hoping that come round 10 someone will pop up and play or something will happen in the ruck department, like Sean Darcy last year
Thanks for the feedback I really appreciate and it helps heaps

paul · 13/03/2018 at 10:09
I think they say this so you don't jump on putting doubt in your mind.

Derek · 13/03/2018 at 10:23
i love the Hall pick. If i had to pick an outside the box I’d have him. Nice
If you have Sinclair at R2, I would go Cameron at R3 as a backup.
You might want to go one less keeper in defence and one more in forward line. Devon or petracca better value than Shaw.

Rookie SC · 13/03/2018 at 11:16
Thanks Derek – do I have too many premiums in my midfield?
I feel like I've spent too much there and not enough forward/back

BlueBaggerJosh · 13/03/2018 at 16:48
2nd

DacZawson · 13/03/2018 at 12:14
3 rookies on field in the forward line seems too many with the little options we have that could score well. Garlett and Ryan I see as purely bench options at this point.

Derek · 13/03/2018 at 12:29
ceglar will be back soon. Hawks usually like playing two rucks. Looks like Pittonet not up to AFL level yet, but if you go with Big Boy, I’d be check in the progress of Ceglar.
Ceglar did his ACL the same game that NicNat did. Last year was the first year at hawthorn Big Boy was the lone wolf, he did well.

Jay · 13/03/2018 at 12:54
Cheers Derek, thanks for the heads up.

Nifty · 13/03/2018 at 17:06
Hey Derek, I value your wisdom, could you pls shoot me yr email address..

Russty_ · 13/03/2018 at 17:55
I like Nank over McEvoy, seems to do more things around the ground, and is quicker than Big Mac.

MrLungie · 13/03/2018 at 11:03
$109K left in the bank to play with

dontblushbaby · 13/03/2018 at 12:57
Only if you think he'll be in the top 8 Mids ,IMO he's in a group that might emerge , the issue I have is that there is talk of his role changing to more a forward.
If it was said that he will play Mid and rest Forward I would pick him, dunno

Steeeve · 13/03/2018 at 15:10
I had him in my top 8 last year but luckily didn't start with him. He averaged top-8 points per game but was injured. I'll happily pay $530k for him this year. If he can avoid injury he'll cost you over $600k next year.

NoLanguage · 13/03/2018 at 12:55
At least its not R1 and costing me a trade!

Harrison · 13/03/2018 at 15:00
I like the punt on Witherden, only played 9 games though. Rockliff didn't play in any JLT so i'd stay away from him at the moment at the moment

Bald&theBeautiful · 13/03/2018 at 16:04
Is your concern re Witherden the fact he's a relatively unknown quantity long-term? Think it's better to bring in someone with a more dependable record like Ellis/Lloyd or any of those other type of defenders?
As for Rocky not playing JLT, is this something we should be worried about? I was under the impression they were resting him in preparation for the main season. Something I'm missing?

Russty_ · 13/03/2018 at 17:46
Hey Ranger, I think option 2 is the best, not sure how long Lycett will remain #1 Ruck with Nicnat on his way back. Vardy's still 4 weeks away or so, so you could still make some cash on Lycett I guess if you go that way. 🙂
Could also run 4 rookies down back and punt Lloyd and have a big bank.

The Ranger · 13/03/2018 at 18:12
Thanks Russty.
I think the Lycett move will be a beauty if it comes off but jeez it's risky.
Not sure I've got the swingers for it!

Russty_ · 13/03/2018 at 18:16
Haha yeah bugger of a year to try and pick a decent side ay?..selection night will make it all a lot clearer, I can see the SC server being very slow that night lol.

Blueth · 13/03/2018 at 17:48
Love the Dunkley selection.
FF with 20% midfield time.
Gun
Yeo worries me cos the Eagles are gonna win 5 games this year

Russty_ · 13/03/2018 at 17:53
I was thinking, maybe start with Ablett and then back to Danger as soon as he's back in.
Gaz is meant to be right for round 1..I'd keep the extra money to do that.

Derek · 13/03/2018 at 23:39
im Thinking the same. Keep the cash and use 1 trade

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 00:25
Nice one Derek, Gazza could also equal or better Dangermouse's score.
Could even go Mitchell VC and Gazza C first week 🙂

Blueth · 14/03/2018 at 10:21
Being a bombers fan i'd back anyone to destroy our midfield but Gazz might be a bit underdone to have too much confidence in for me.

JohnDJ59 · 14/03/2018 at 17:12
I'm going with option C,sort of anyway,my plan is to have Fyfe as VC, Titch as C for the first five rounds then round six,get Danger back in,I will lose points but might save 50k – 100k.

TOPHAWK1 · 13/03/2018 at 19:56
Gutsy team Fritzy! Some nice PODS there. But please PLEASE reconsider pick Taberner. He always stars during JLT games and then when the real stuff begins turns into a spud. Good look mate!

Fitzy · 13/03/2018 at 20:09
He is the one I've been flipping around over and over – Had Dunkley, but not sold on him as a regular scorer. Trying to decide if I go cheaper and leave enough in the bank to get Danger if need be.
It's a great year for fallen Premos

Defying_Madness · 13/03/2018 at 19:42
What is your plan to get Danger into your side when he is fit and hopefully drops in price? Apart from that team looks pretty solid.

TOPHAWK1 · 13/03/2018 at 19:51
I had a feeling that question was going to get thrown up. I think he will be back before (if) his price drops in any case. If he is only out for round 1 with real confidence, I will probably start with him. This side will be tweeked after the teams drop. Mark my words. This is purely a side that assumes Danger is injured for 3 or more weeks. Cheers mate.

Mr.Brightside · 13/03/2018 at 19:43
I’m in the Gawn & Nank corner also Tophawk, not sure about M.Williams though ,I like Luke Ryan for a bit more cash in that spot, there’s a lot of sameness with everyone’s D & M Rookies ,Good Luck

Gord29 · 14/03/2018 at 00:36
Like the Williams pick! Similar to savage and there is a lot of question marks down back and if he gets a good run would be a great pod.

Blueth · 13/03/2018 at 20:25
You got balls son.
That forward line makes me reach for the bottle. So risky.

The G-Train · 13/03/2018 at 20:42
Not a fan of williams at D3 and not sold on McLean, other than that I think it looks strong

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 01:49
Hi Hawk, I like your side, midfield's strong as hell…even without Danger.
Williams is a good pod pick and could fall in a heap but then you deal with it if it happens, no big deal.
Rucks are solid as shiyatt, and only thing I'd change about the fwd line would be Rayner to maybe, McCartin but he's no lock either lol.
Rayner could surprise us all and score like a number 1 draft pick for all we know!

Bob Butter · 14/03/2018 at 10:40
Not sold on Shaw after last weeks performance and maybe one too many mid pricers in the fwd line with Petracca and Smith, other than that it looks pretty good imo

Daveo · 14/03/2018 at 15:13
Maybe trade out shaw for coffield allowing you to upgrade kelly – danger (if named) and rayner to a premo?

Red Herring · 14/03/2018 at 19:39
My suggestion to win the league is to start with a few extra rookies and a fair chunk of cash. Only trade in the first 2 rounds to correct obvious mistakes. Try to hold your trades for a few weeks after that and then go hard until your team is better than everyone elses. I’ve tried it before and it worked well, but those first 5 or 6 weeks are damn hard to stomach.
Only start with full premiums and players who will make you lots of cash, up towards a million. You’ll lose most or all early games but somewhere around round 8 you’ll be much better than most. It’s a great feeling trading out 2 rookies for two uber premiums.
A tough league will only need just over 50% win to make finals. If you get lucky you jag 1 or 2 early, but you need to win most games once you start to build your team. You must save trades for the finals, ideally try to hit the finals with 2 trades for each game, very hard to do. I’d suggest maybe throw a bye round to focus on other 2.
I’ll probably be told my strategy is crazy, but your goal is to get to the finals with a very solid team, 8 trades and a bit of cash.
Having said all that, looking at your team you’ll need to ditch Shaw, Coniglio and Cripps unless you see them as being the best in their position come years end.

Red Herring · 14/03/2018 at 19:43
2nd paragraph should start by saying Premiums, Rookies and lots of cash.

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 20:02
Why not start an Intense debate account mate, and then you can edit and delete your comments.

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 00:23
Same here mate, don't even want to post my team yet haha…and between 2 weeks away and round 14 is a long time so maybe worry about that then.
As my Team stands at the moment, I have plenty of players for the first 2 rounds of the byes and about 15 for round 14, can deal with that then though.
There will have been many changes before then anyhoo.

Moosehead · 14/03/2018 at 08:37
Golly Rusty. I was looking forward to seeing your team because it will be VG as you are an experienced and helpful SCer which is why you and a couple of others are popular with the forum. Jock will be missed but you, Gater, Derek et al have stepped up to the plate. I have played SC for three years and am improving each year thanks to you lot.
Good luck because even you need a little of it.

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 19:30
Cheers Moose, thanks for the kind words mate.
Glad to hear you've been improving your results in the last few years, we all learn by our mistakes in this game, hopefully! lol
I finished around 1500th last year, and that was my best year so far out of 10, so I am by no means any kind of gun at this game.
I mostly play for league wins though, cause that's the most fun for me, especially playing with coaches I know can play and will be there at the end fighting it out, rank is secondary in importance to me.
Hope you have a good year Moose!, P.S, I don't even think about the byes until about 3 weeks before lol.

Moosehead · 14/03/2018 at 09:21
Fatboyfat7, what a name! You don’t eat too much like me do you? – ha, ha.
Anyway, your excellent observation regarding round 14 is spot on and got me thinking so I have re-jigged my team so it is evenly spaced with my premiums* over the three byes. (Not worried about the round 10 bye)
My initial team was better but was dreadfully undermanned for round 14. In my other three SC years I have been content to win two of the bye rounds but now I hope I am better poised to win all three in my one and only league which I have set up for my family and extended family members. We are merely playing for league and not rank.
My premiums for the round 12 bye:
Laird, Hibberd, Dangerfield, Martin, Fyfe, Coniglio, Gawn, Heeney, Barlow, Smith @ Petracca.
Bye 13: Laird, Dangerfield, Martin, Mitchell, Fyfe, Cripps, Kreuzer, Heeney, McLean @ Barlow
Bye 14: Hibberd, Mitchell, Cripps, Coniglio, Kreuzer, Gawn, McLean, Barlow, Smith, & Petracca.
Of course my team will comprise more premiums when the bye rounds commence and especially round 14. My rookies are evenly spaced too and of course they willl be the group who will most probably be altered by round on.
*Petracca @$433K is my cheapest ‘premium’. The apparent rule of thumb is for premiums to be $500K+ but I have a premiums/rookies team of 15 of each. No midfielders for me although I am/was tempted by Bonner, Bell, Christensen, Armitage, O’Meara etc.
anyway, it has been fun messing about with my team and more changes will occur before Thursday week.
Good luck everyone.

fatboyfat7 · 14/03/2018 at 09:51
Like you Moosehead I'm a relative novice in the SC world, 3rd or 4th season this year. Wish I could say I improved every year but I slipped back last season disappointingly…
Just want to clarify though, the killer R14 bye I mentioned above is of more importance for rank players. If your playing solely for league, well the one poor week won't ruin your year if you follow me…

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 00:19
Hey Beno, maybe swap out Mills for Coffield, and Dear out for Doedee..and Watson for O'Connor, Wilson out for Barry, Brodie out for Andrew Brayshaw and Bell out for another midpricer.
Let me know how much money you have left if you do that lol.
Ahern out for maybe Darcy Fogarty/ Paddy McCartin.
Good luck mate.

benodonohue · 14/03/2018 at 00:25
Really…! Wow, I actually didn’t think it was that bad… Thanks mate, I think lol..

Tom · 14/03/2018 at 00:26
So you just want him to make it the same as everyone else?

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 00:30
No Tom, I just want him to have a good start…it's not bad Beno, but some of those blokes aren't even in the picture.

Lazza · 15/03/2018 at 20:19
Think yourself lucky Beno that he didn’t advise you to bring in Shaw.. 🙂

benodonohue · 14/03/2018 at 00:54
Well I did all the changes as you suggested.. + I went Ahern for McCartin and Bell for Curnow only $3k left.. But now I don’t have a switch in DEF for Sicily so he’s now an outright FWD

Defying_Madness · 14/03/2018 at 00:56
Keefe is one to consider if he is named

benodonohue · 14/03/2018 at 01:09
Thanks mate, Definitely one for me to look at. How come no one has Dear as a FWD – DEF I personally think he is a good option..

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 01:26
Hey Beno, I think it's just the fact that other Crow's forwards are standing out ahead of him, he might struggle to get a chance to play, especially with Fogarty doing so well last game, he might not even keep his spot with spud Walker coming back.
You can only really consider the guys who played preseason, and he was omitted.

benodonohue · 14/03/2018 at 01:39
Yeah fair call mate, appreciate the feedback..

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 01:40
No probs mate, hope you have an enjoyable year.

fatboyfat7 · 14/03/2018 at 10:16
If you fancy Mills then run with him, a chance of going to the next level. I have my doubts over some of the rookies you have though, (Dear, Watson, Wilson, Ahern) don't think any will start R1 unfortunately. Other than that, I like it mate, good luck.

benodonohue · 14/03/2018 at 16:13
Thanks mate, I agree with Mills and would like to keep him in there. I’ve made changes to my rookies as you mentioned. Thanks again..

JohnDJ59 · 14/03/2018 at 18:09
Looking at what everybody else has said,I would like to add,why not keep Mills and downgrade Hurley instead,then you could get Billings or Buddy in the fwds instead of Ahern,then have Fritsch as the E on the bench.

benodonohue · 15/03/2018 at 10:21
Thanks for the comments, I have made changes based on the advice…
DEF – Laird, Hibberd, Mills, Sicily, Naughton, Murray ( Doedee, O’Connor )
Changes in DEF – I have downgraded Hurley and moved Sicily to DEF swapped out rookies Dear and Watson for Doedee and O’Connor.
MID – Danger, Mitchell, Zorko, Fyfe, Libba, Brayshaw (freo), Finlayson, Banfield ( Kelly, Barry, Holman )
Changes in MID – I Removed Cripps and Brodie and added Zorko and Brayshaw from freo. Ditched rookies Garlett and Wilson and brought in Kelly and Barry.
RUCK – Martin, Gawn ( Olango )
FWD – Franklin, Greene, McLean, D Smith, P McCartin, Fogarty, ( Fritsch , Brown )
Changes in FWD – Removed Heeney and Bell then pushed Sicily into DEF and added Greene, Franklin, McCartin (stk) and Fogarty. Ahern’s been scrapped and Ryan has been replaced by Brown (Syd) know idea who he is just the cheapest rookie I could find haha..
Only $800 Left..
How is it looking now?
Cheers…

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 01:36
Hi Pecks, yeah mate it's viable, just leave Cole on the bench in the backline, there'll be a lot of teams with very thin backlines this year, just gotta ride it out.
Midfields and Fwd lines are strong as are Rucks…so you just really need to spend in one line when you get the money…it's not really what you're used to year this year…for sure.
Not sure what cash you have left but you could consider a low priced midpricer in the backline maybe …Bonner…Howard?

Pecks1970 · 14/03/2018 at 02:09
Cheers Russty. Appreciate your advice mate

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 10:47
It looks very similar to mine.

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 10:48
Except the players are different, similar structure though

The Ranger · 14/03/2018 at 11:15
Yeah it seems the only way to get Bundy to F6 is to go with only two premos in the backline doesn't it?
I haven't gone there yet but I can understand why you'd do it.

Connor · 14/03/2018 at 08:24
You are never gonna win SC if you don't take a risk somewhere…

Gord29 · 14/03/2018 at 08:43
Go through and read majority of the comments as it’s pretty much exact the same as most teams

Tibor · 14/03/2018 at 09:33
Interesting comment on the "new" premo mids. Agree with this in part but Merrett has been premium a year longer. Kreuzer on the other hand at long last achieved his potential after a long run of disappointment. You are backing him to back up..?

Gil · 14/03/2018 at 09:13
appreciated ***

NoLanguage · 17/03/2018 at 01:35
Would pick one of Armitage or JOM. Personally I'd go Jaeger

Matho · 14/03/2018 at 12:37
Hope so but he will need to play six games to make some cash. How much credence should we pay to internal practice matches! How long is Rioli out? The boy can play though.

Tibor · 14/03/2018 at 16:38
Surely Bolton is first cab off the rank for this spot looked good in jlt

Petracconaldo · 14/03/2018 at 11:24
Shiel and Pendles might burn you this year, especially with how good both the GWS and Collingwood midfield is, so maybe try to upgrade both or downgrade both and upgrade the forward line a bit

Defying_Madness · 14/03/2018 at 12:46
Mills is an interesting one and someone I have been considering. Hibberd's price is definitely too high and stops me from getting in a keeper at M6. What do you see Mills averaging for the year? Not a fan of Savage or Lloyd are there any other ones I should be considering? Currently have Marchbank in that D2 spot however I am unsure if I have the guts to take such a big risk
Team looks very good though and has a similar structure to mine. Thanks mate and good luck for the coming year.

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 14:11
Cut and paste what I said about Mills 12 months ago. But he is 3rd year now. Should get midfield time, but they have a lot of good ones already. I can see plenty of 80-85’s with occasional 100+. But I expect improvement during season and by second half the 80’s become 90’s.
McGrath I like, but is only $15k cheaper and second year.

Gord29 · 15/03/2018 at 08:52
Balls with that backline. I really like the team overall. Unsure on Barlow though but could be a great pod

Derek · 15/03/2018 at 09:24
i'm relying on Barlow getting some of Abletts points. However i think Hall will be the biggest winner.

pod · 15/03/2018 at 11:01
Spot on about Hall. He'll rip it up with no gazza.

Shake_n_Bake_ · 15/03/2018 at 10:57
Im starting Mitchell over Dusty. Only starting Hibberd as D2 because he will be top 5 def come years end so set and forget. Barlow not even on my rader nor Mills love your reasoning behind those picks but not for me. l have gone with Ryder aswell added Rocky to list will only add to his hitouts to adv, rd 10 is along way away have a few ideas what l will do come rd 10. l have Cripps but like the Parker selection. Both Parker & Cripps are usually slow starters, unlike previous years thou with Cripps at least this year hes up and running and l think should av l think about 110. l have Patracca at F5 aswell. l have Billings at F2 but im not sure hell stay there as you know me Derek l look closely at the bye rds. Overall the way your team is come rd 14 Laird, Mills, Danger, Dusty, Crouch, Fyfe , Parker, Heeney, Billings are all out. l hope l play you then! good luck Buddy hope you have a great year. P.s hope my Pies beat the Hawks 1st up!!

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 13:46
Thanks Harry, great advice. All the excitement I forgot to check the byes. Cheers.

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 19:40
Dusty to TMitch and BCrouch to Kelly doesn’t hurt team, in fact love it. Cheers

dontblushbaby · 14/03/2018 at 20:09
So if Danger is out R1, will you go Ablett now that you have bought TMitch in ? Just curious cos that’s my thinking

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 20:46
I don’t think he will miss.

dontblushbaby · 14/03/2018 at 21:47
I believe it’s the first time its happened to him, if so, He will be shit scared of going at 100% , believe me I had no isues with hammys until 28, then I wasn’t confident for at least 6 weeks, however we are talking about an elite athlete and not me but he will push the envelope, seriously I believe he will blow up through the season anyway , think C.Rioli , just my take as I love Danger but not only as footballer but as an embassador to the game

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 23:58
He is very expensive…..

Steeeve · 15/03/2018 at 15:56
I'm worried he won't be at 100%. Could drop 150k pretty quickly with a few 'normal' games — 90s, 100s. Then anyone starting without him would have not sacrificed many points, if any, and will be at a huge advantage.

Defying_Madness · 15/03/2018 at 17:10
I am also worried about this. Starting Danger or not is going to make or break seasons it looks like.

Shake_n_Bake_ · 15/03/2018 at 17:18
My plan is to start Omeara for that reason im hopeful bringing in Kelly instead of Danger will not be much score difference at all. Im thinking hold off for Danger till rd 6 or 7 by then with a couple of scores say of 100 will see him dip to about $650 and Omeara avg hopefully 90 odd will increase to over $400k l will start with the extra coin in the kitty. 🤞

Sean's Mob · 14/03/2018 at 18:22
I like it am going with something similar. Fritsch seems to be the best of the forward rookies with daylight second

JohnDJ59 · 14/03/2018 at 23:40
I don't mind it,but I personally would be putting someone like Mills in at D3,then move Keeffe to the fwds for Garlett.or just leave as is.I looked at that set up as well,but 4 rookies on the field in def made me very nervous.They all seem good ones,I have them as well,but only three on the ground.

Stuart · 14/03/2018 at 17:39
You spelled Kreuzer wrong.

Big G · 14/03/2018 at 18:39
Ha. Thanks.

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 18:47
And Fritsch..lol but who's checking? Hey Big G, is that Cyril Rioli?…have you heard any news on Ahern or Menengitis's injuries?
Not sure how much money you have left but maybe Menegola to Heeney/ Petracca so you could get a more solid pick than Rioli/Ahern..whether it's Cyril or Willy
Could even downgrade Kreuz for the extra cash, I reckon we need to load our fwd lines this year, with decent rookies being so scarce.
Good solid team though mate.

Big G · 14/03/2018 at 20:02
Cheers Rusty. I haven't heard news on Ahern or Menegola, but having not seen much of either pre-season I take your point both could potentially be risks. I like your Petracca downgrade suggestion actually to upgrade Willie R to a mid-pricer, like Christensen.

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 18:19
Hey Tibor, don't mind it mate, some nice pods in there with Whitfield and Hogan, I have Whitfield too 🙂
Are you dead set on JOM?..just sayin cause you could run with 3 and 3 in the backline if you put Brayshaw in JOM's spot and brought Finlayson into the backline, could run Murray onfield and have Fin on the bench..or put Brayshaw back in the backline and run Kelly onfield in the mids.
Just a suggestion could save you some nice money for getting Danger in when you're ready.

Tibor · 14/03/2018 at 22:32
Thanks will consider that because I'm far from locked on JOM. Obviously want Danger but I'm not paying that for someone who starts the year late and or with a dodgy string. Your suggestions allows me to pull the Danger in trigger when it suits me
THanks again

Tibor · 14/03/2018 at 22:46
Yep ta Rusty JOM out. Brayshaw to the midfield and Finlayson in the back half. Sort out who starts on the ground later and carrying the 200 plus k bank ready to grab Danger. When the time is right
Much obliged….

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 23:29
No probs mate, hope It works out, gives you that extra dpp swinger too 🙂

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 18:09
Hey Tibor, I think a lot of coaches are thinking that, re: your last sentence, I've got him locked in though, worth every penny I reckon.
Hard to believe a guy could go from a rookie one year to a premo the next but he did it.

JohnDJ59 · 14/03/2018 at 18:30
I'm going with him,he's priced around the same as Crouch & kelly and I don't see people complaining about their price,we need to think can he score enough to justify his price,I think he can,I also had him from the start last year sitting at M6,I'm sure he's one of the reasons I did so well.

Derek · 14/03/2018 at 23:53
76.5% TOG last year.
Into his 3rd year, natural improvement plus bigger tank should see him around 82%+ do the maths.
Throw in no Lewis and no Viney and Gawn back.
He is my biggest lock

TommyC99 · 15/03/2018 at 07:45
Locked in for me. I missed out on him last season, can’t afford to do the same again!

JohnDJ59 · 14/03/2018 at 23:27
I usually give a lot of advice on how to improve teams,this has to be the first time that I won't have too.Well done chowdetron.

Russty_ · 14/03/2018 at 20:18
Hi Derminator, Not a bad effort mate, but I'd reconsider your fwd line, Get rid of Brown, Rioli and Setterfield, and Bonar.
Get Fritsch and Liam Ryan in, and then 3 new ones in the fwd line.
Consider playing more rookies in the midfield to free up some cash.
You need to have minimal rookies in the fwd line this year.
Good luck bud.

Dermin8r · 14/03/2018 at 20:25
Thanks mate, I appreciate the constructive feedback

Fearthebeard · 15/03/2018 at 16:57
No love??

Pecks · 16/03/2018 at 01:29
Hey FTB.
Dunno about you but I can’t do the Rocky thing again this year. He is made of glass. Also there’s the port bye when you have to field a full team. All adds up to a big nup for me.
Hey, there’s a reason why you don’t see him in any/many teams mate.

Derek · 15/03/2018 at 09:29
i want to pick taylor every year. he is a brillent player, but goes missing for too long. Sicily relies on intercept marks, might be some games where they just don't happen for him, especially once coaches work out he needs to be made accountable and play him man on man.
Hogan is an option who i'm looking at. have petracca now, but i am looking at Hogan at F5 and McCartin at F6

Gord29 · 15/03/2018 at 06:06
Like the get danger plan in. Solid team similar to majority on this sight

Tibor · 15/03/2018 at 17:29
Shave just on Hogan. Did you just pay in the 300 k bracket for this kid. I think you should just trust that feeling. Not sure ultimately if he is a good supercoach type but at this price……

Derek · 15/03/2018 at 09:23
If both named i'll be on O'Shea

pod · 15/03/2018 at 11:07
Add to that job security and he must be considered.

Tibor · 15/03/2018 at 17:16
All sounds great the only thing that cruels the deal is he is poop at playing football

pod · 15/03/2018 at 11:05
Very risky Def. but a lot of teams similar with only 2 premiums. Keep in mind Def. rookies don't usually score big so prepare for that and you'll be ok. Also think Yeo is overpriced.

Vnow · 15/03/2018 at 11:09
Valid points, and agree on Yeo – but it seems that no one has him this year, so almost at POD. Surely he'll play alot of midfield this year.

pod · 15/03/2018 at 11:13
Which might diminish his points. His best performances have been across half back. Laird is a lock but not Yeo, only my opinion.

Vnow · 15/03/2018 at 11:17
Yep fair call. I love Hibberd, but expecting him to drop in price aswell, so will swoop later. Don't mind Lloyd from Sydney.

Gord29 · 16/03/2018 at 06:30
like it a lot! yeo to hibberd wouldn't be a bad move with yeos starting price

daveo · 15/03/2018 at 15:10
Cripps and cog

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:48
1st option by a stretch

NoLanguage · 17/03/2018 at 01:25
First option is in my side

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:51
Looks great but I think Selwood is spent. Had him last year and was disappointed

daveo · 15/03/2018 at 15:18
Woops and Ruck is Gawn, Nankervis (Cameron)

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:48
Cam Ellis Yolman?
260k. You’re joking surely

daveo · 16/03/2018 at 13:14
Well nope, i can see him definitely reaching nearly 500k while scoring pretty well, then upgrade to premium. Thats not outrageous i wouldnt have thought

Tibor · 15/03/2018 at 17:34
If Bruce mcavaney gets a gig at champion data and can give Cyril points then get him. If Cyril has to earn his points with actual performance rather than media hype then you should look at Cyril's price and ask yourself why he doesn't cost the earth….

Leigh · 16/03/2018 at 12:56
He played 7 games.. Average 100 in 12' and since then above 90 apart from last year where he got injured and his father died

GOODO71 · 17/03/2018 at 14:26
Looks pretty solid mate. My only comments would be I'm not sold on O'Meara personally (and I'm a Hawks fan!!), and you've got the issue of Ryder's bye in Round 10.
What don't you like about your team?

Russty_ · 17/03/2018 at 20:04
Not much wrong with that Luke..back yourself mate, that's a good start. Who's Rose?..get rid of him maybe.

Lazza · 15/03/2018 at 20:14
Smith 2nd rate, Sicily 3rd rate, Tracca 1st rate …

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:39
Smith all the way. Too much talent at Dees for Tracca to stand out

NoLanguage · 17/03/2018 at 01:26
Smith, Sicily, Tracca in that order

Maverick · 15/03/2018 at 20:00
Gee you have bigger balls than most on this mega thread. I hope it works out for ya. If they go bang and average 100+ Like they are capable of ya laughing. I’d maybe upgrade libba to a Parker personally.

Blueth · 15/03/2018 at 20:25
I'm doing the same.
Libba looks like a man possessed this year.
Coniglio is fit and when he's fit he always scores well.

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:34
Hey Cam
I would just move Sicily to fwd so that f6 is Frisch instead of 2 dodgy fwd rookies. More rookies likely to play/score in that backline I think mate.

Pecks1970 · 16/03/2018 at 01:37
Maybe Lloyd to lose some scoring power when McVeigh is there.

Gord29 · 16/03/2018 at 06:24
probably to light in the fwd with ahern at f4. don't think there is much point generation and will struggle to generate cash

GOODO71 · 17/03/2018 at 14:13
Agree with Pecks regarding Lloyd. Also, think you might need to downgrade somewhere in the Mids to upgrade your F4 position. Just as a suggestion :
Lloyd / Merrett / Ahern / $45k >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Any Premo Def up to $530k / Coniglio / Christensen

NoLanguage · 17/03/2018 at 01:30
Like the McGrath pick, other than that fairly vanilla. Ahern might play earlier than you think, North are keen on him. Sicily is D/F so you need a forward to swap him with.

NoLanguage · 17/03/2018 at 01:19
You're very light up forward. I'd upgrade Rioli to McLean/Walters/Greene

NoLanguage · 17/03/2018 at 01:20
Like this team. Not sure about Lycett or Dahlhaus but it could pay off for ya.

NoLanguage · 17/03/2018 at 01:16
Dump Garlett for Brayshaw or LDU. Also swap one of Sidebottom or Pendles out for another 550+ mid like a Beams or Parker.

Jack · 18/03/2018 at 15:31
Wait and see on who's named. If Preuss isn't named R1, lock in option 2.