PODCAST: It’s Rookie Time

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Patch · 19/12/2018 at 20:41
Brave man going for Rankine, Johnny! Not worried by the higher price?

JohnDJ59 · 19/12/2018 at 21:12
Hi Patch, I usually start with the higher priced rookies if I can afford them, with the hope that the $117,300/$123,900 rookies will turn up before the start of round one, since they are the ones we need to make the most cash. I just reckon that Walsh, Rankine and some of the higher priced rookies should line up in round one, so it's mainly about trying to get enough rookies on the park, since I'm trying to stay away from too many mid priced players, just putting Hanners in the team was like pulling teeth.

DavidC · 21/12/2018 at 07:40
Hanners has hamstring issues which is a bit of a worry. I'm going a bit deeper in the backline because I can't see where the defensive rookies are going to come from. I don't think Scrimshaw is going to play early if at all and Collins wasn't named in the AFL website predicted round 1 starting team for GC. Maybe Rozee? Quaynor?

JohnDJ59 · 22/12/2018 at 20:48
Thanks for the update, I have replaced Collins and Scrmshaw for Rozee and Quaynor, both similar in price, so easily done, the rookies are going to be in and out of the team, up until the round one teams are selected anyhow, but it is better to keep up to date.

DOVAAS · 26/12/2018 at 15:56
COLLINS looks like he may do all right over time as will QUAYNOR. Whether the teams they play for adds to the points they accumulate , time with tell. Remember the top five draftee's each your tend to average above the rest of the draft.
Rozee and Quaynor is a better option right note

neil demonsdelight · 20/12/2018 at 11:20
Hi John I put forward the same plan a month back but 17 rooks will be tough My plan was for G G and 6 obvious uber prems and the remaining 14 onfield players like you 9 rooks and 5 fallen prems such as Hanna Viney Green Williams The onfield rooks need to be predominantly mature age many that you have named. This would eliminate Smith and Heeney or at least one.. All this to get Maxy but its worth it NDD

JohnDJ59 · 20/12/2018 at 13:02
Hi Neil, I remember your post and at the time thought 9 rookies on field was going to be a bridge too far, but I don't have a lot of faith in the mid priced players like I have the last two years, so I'm just hoping the rookies turn up in round one. I'm still not sold on Hanners at the moment even though he is in my team. If it turns out that Maxy ends up sharing the ruck duties I will be trading down to Nank and Hanners will turn into Bont or M.Crouch.I am also open to having Green in my team in place of Heeney if he can show he is over his injury.

NEIL demons delight · 20/12/2018 at 18:06
Looks like we think similar I had gawn and Nank all year and was fairly happy Crouch or Neale for Hanners

Godd_Toldstein · 21/12/2018 at 10:32
Wack me in your team and free up cash. Team looks a little weak atm. Past seasons have shown that picking expensive rookies limits your cash gain. Just something to think about

Sabsy · 21/12/2018 at 15:05
Haha that's GOLD! Or so I'm TOLD. 😉

Lazza · 21/12/2018 at 11:21
Interesting mix… our mids are similar..
Mine as follows:
D: Rozee (DPP) Duursma (Wigg, Answorth)
M: Walsh, Constable, Collier-Dawkins (Stocker, Valente, Hind)
R: Schlonger 🙂
F: Blakey, Setterfield (DPP), Schultz (McHenry, Nutting).
Also going with two midpricers at this stage – McGrath (DPP) in DEF and Viney in the middle (10% under-value)

Russty_ · 19/12/2018 at 23:14
You never know…if he flies around the track and buzzes around the right people at training he might get a bite at the cherry. 🙂

Sabsy · 21/12/2018 at 15:12
One lump or two? This analogy really bites. Just remember, you catch more mozzies with blood than honey. 😉

Ralph · 20/12/2018 at 13:54
Hey Nathan, I don’t think the JR boys have made a team picker themselves but there is one over at SuperCoach Talk (http://supercoachtalk.com/supercoach-gold-2019-team-picker/). Just remember to come back to HR once you’ve downloaded it😉

Randomcliche2 · 20/12/2018 at 16:17
yeah, saints also released a statement saying he's fine… precautionary after a bit of tightness. Saints need all the support they can get, even it's just supercoach selections.

Sabsy · 21/12/2018 at 15:15
He needed a flawless preseason which is now off the table. For mine, the risk outweighs the potential reward. Has temporarily become Brad Crouch in my current team, but by no means is that even remotely a possibility of being the case by the time Round 1 kicks off, however, the alternatives for a cheap M6 are still at this time scarcer than hen's teeth.

Sabsy · 21/12/2018 at 15:17
I like the way this guy thinks. Please heap upon him all the praise available.

Godd_Toldstein · 21/12/2018 at 17:25
You're off the rails sabsy

NEIL demons delight · 22/12/2018 at 11:04
Pity would have been OK

Skindog · 23/12/2018 at 19:06
You’re right there NEIL, sadly I think he might be done,

Lekdog · 26/12/2018 at 19:07
Crouching is that you!?!

Derek · 31/12/2018 at 00:27
Why does it help Simmo?

Nathan · 02/01/2019 at 12:53
Umm Maybe because he plays on from the kick in more than any other player

Nathan · 04/01/2019 at 10:47
Ahh yes the perennial 'Simmo is too old' argument. I've been hearing people make that uneducated claim since 2012. Last year all of the 'experts' here wrote him off before a ball was bounced yet he increased his SC by 11 points over the previous year with ten-tons and seven times 120+
Writing off a proven SC champion simply because he's 1-year older is the hallmark of a SC numpty.

Russty_ · 05/01/2019 at 19:24
Go ahead and pick him then Natey boy, hope his 35 year old hamstrings hold up for ya…just cause someone doesn't agree with you doesn't mean you have to attack them…or maybe it does with you…if you're a flog.
Let's compare ranks at the end of next season.

T.Revor · 05/01/2019 at 00:30
Don't be daft
2009 Played every game averaged 94SC
2010 Played every game averaged 100SC
2011 Played every game averaged 95SC
2012 Missed 3 games averaged 94SC
2013 Played every game averaged 95SC
2014 Played every game averaged 96SC
2015 Missed 2 games (scored 149 in comeback) Averaged 93SC
2016 Played every game averaged 106SC
2017 Played every game averaged 93SC
2018 Played every game averaged 105 SC
In 2019 if Simmo plays the same style of game/role that he's played since 2009 and DOESN'T increase his output in any area he will add a minimum of 12 SC points to his average due to the points that will now be awarded for kicks when playing on from a kick-in. Basically, if he decreases his output by 10% he will still increase his SC average

Randomcliche2 · 05/01/2019 at 17:16
Interesting. I'm not sure we've seen anything from CD on how they will change the scoring post rule changes. This is certainly one for the pre-season to confirm. I think if all kick-out champs who play on were going up it'd be stupid not to load up on defence…I'm just not sure that is going to be the case.

Russty_ · 05/01/2019 at 19:28
Past stats don't mean crap when a guy has reached his used by date, kudos to him if he can maintain but I can't see it happening…just my opinion but it's just yours that he can…so, whatever.
Many a champ has fallen away badly at a certain age, hope he doesn't but more chance of it happening than not…so don't be daft and assume it won't happen.

Lazza · 31/12/2018 at 14:18
Will a play-on from the goal square be awarded SC points? It has been the 2nd kick that scored SC points in the past!
Could be a negative for those backs who traditionally score a lot of points thru kicking to self. Anyone know?

AuroraBorealis?! · 11/01/2019 at 09:50
I imagine that it will be awarded supercoach points in the normal manner as the player will be "in play" after playing on from the goal square.

Russty_ · 27/12/2018 at 18:42
Hi Lek, wonder if that's got anything to do with Neil NDD not being able to post, he emailed me earlier his posts aren't appearing.

neil demons delight · 27/12/2018 at 22:35
JUST did a restore Scan are all good and security ok/. MY bbl account is still not letting me change things . lets see if this gets thru

Russty_ · 28/12/2018 at 00:09
Welcome back mate 🙂

neil demons delight · 28/12/2018 at 12:09
am I here

neil demons delight · 28/12/2018 at 16:04
still not here Fake news

skindog · 28/12/2018 at 16:08
Is that that shit with all the red writing???

neil demons delight · 28/12/2018 at 19:03
this wont get thru but hope its fixed by afl

Russty_ · 29/12/2018 at 18:21
Yeah mate, some kind of mass spam attack, make sure you don't click on any of those red words if you see em, could be virus links.

skindog · 04/01/2019 at 16:45
Cheers bruv, yeah they looked suss,

Russty_ · 01/01/2019 at 16:37
Hey Lek, Neil is still unable to post, I'm guessing there's several others too who can't post…anything you could do for them ?..cheers.

Russty_ · 03/01/2019 at 19:11
Hi again Lek, Neil is still locked out, and I bet there are plenty of others too who can't post, any chance of reverting the settings back to what they were before all those red letter spammers showed up?,,and any chance of making the site secure?…my chrome browser line says.."not secure" before the http://www.jockreynolds.com.au part, …is it possible to secure the site so it's safe for people? maybe that would keep the spammers out….and allow long time loyal posters to not Be LOCKED OUT of the site.

Lekdog · 03/01/2019 at 21:09
Hey brother,
1. Neil is the only person getting caught by spam filters, I've gone through and checked, he is the only user who isn't banned getting pinged. Each time he has a different ip address so maybe if he's using a VPN that's effecting it?
2. Can't change the settings back, new system is stopping 1,000 spam links a day and I ain't risking that.
3. Google changed their security certificate settings so the site is still as safe as it was previously it just doesn't meet their standards. As I don't own the site I can't pay to update the security certificate (which is reasonably expensive and I'm poor) but as we don't collect data on the site it shouldn't be an issue.
Neil is welcome to contact me, if he doesn't have my details let me know.

Russty_ · 03/01/2019 at 21:27
Hey Lek, fair enough, sounds like you've made a reasonable effort, I agree with keeping those spam links out, they're bloody annoying, wasn't aware whether Neil was using a VPN or not…was just trying to help him out as he can't seem to post in here in the last few weeks.
I don't know if he has your contact details Lek, feel free to email me if you like and I'll pass it onto him.

Lekdog · 03/01/2019 at 22:00
Can you report this comment so I get your email address sent through 🙂

Russty_ · 03/01/2019 at 22:36
Yep, done cheers,

markbruty · 22/01/2019 at 13:53
Sorry – still laughing at "fiddle with the back end"….

Russty_ · 29/12/2018 at 18:20
He'd be pretty hard done by if he doesn't get a chance at some point soon, certainly has a good record.

Phil · 30/12/2018 at 11:12
A nice bench option for sure. But do you think him being drafted will hurt Walsh and/or Stocker a little

Nathan · 30/12/2018 at 21:38
Without him Walsh and Stocker would have a better chance but carlton have enough LTI's already to ensure that all the new guys get a go.

Rick · 02/01/2019 at 19:40
IMO a player's return effecting another player's scoring is a bit of a myth and to to even consider it is overthinking matters.

Russty_ · 03/01/2019 at 01:14
Hi AB, I think Lloyd has reached elite defender status now and will maintain his scoring for at least the next 3 years..but that's just my opinion, also I've read Goldy is tracking very well, has lost 5 kilos and is a very positive frame of mind to have a great season ahead of him. He's indicated he wants to get the most out of what's left of his AFL career and has fine tuned his diet and fitness and is ready to rock n roll.
One thing to consider is though is that Tom Campbell is there now too, not sure how that will pan out.

Godd_Toldstein · 03/01/2019 at 17:18
I'm a jet get me in

Nathan · 07/01/2019 at 19:18
Mills will be discounted so you could start him to makie the cash and then cash him out (round6) to Lloyd if Lloyd continues his 2018 form. You might miss 100-130 points over the first 6-rounds but you'll make at least 100k out of the Mills increase and the Lloyd decrease.

markbruty · 22/01/2019 at 13:55
I'm backing Mills to play a lot in the middle to cover the loss of Hanners etc. But they also have guys like Clarke to come in, Blakey will likely find a role too…. Not saying Lloyd won't be a premium defender, but I might not start with him and hope that Laird and others can hold it down.

derek · 09/01/2019 at 11:27
I'm liking Grundy with Goldy.

Whitey · 09/01/2019 at 12:49
And love for Kruzer?

Nathan · 09/01/2019 at 19:22
Sssh Whitey let em chase the fools goldstien

neil demons delight · 09/01/2019 at 19:46
with Pruese gone will play one out Its a risk worth taking

Russty_ · 09/01/2019 at 23:11
I've got him on the radar Whitey, don't mind a bit of a risk, and apparently, he's going ok.
Could turn bad but…he was top of the table in 2017.

Nathan · 09/01/2019 at 19:21
What's your team called Dave? May I suggest 'Injury List' 🙂
A few risks is ok, multiple risks on every line is ………………

neil demons delight · 09/01/2019 at 18:44
you're right great team Maybe Dunkley for Gray

BadgerHoney7 · 09/01/2019 at 20:04
hey ndd, cheers for that mate! i've actually had dunkley in my team the whole time but just put in gray – whats the upside you think on dunkley – i personally think he has ridiculous potential but i'm currently asking myself that robbie gray is also an absolute gun and is why it earnt him mvp honours a couple of years ago.

Nathan · 09/01/2019 at 19:19
Nice structure but I doubt that you posted it to be told how wonderful it is you're probably looking for a bit of constructive criticism so, Bad Toby wont be fit for rounds 1,2,3, your backline is solid but could be spectacular for almost the same price, 3 onfield mid rookies is too many even if 1 is Constable Stengle is a horrible person and could find himself suspended by the tigers very soon. Goldy is finished

BadgerHoney7 · 09/01/2019 at 20:28
cheers nathan, all constructive criticism welcome, if so greene don't fit (i'll watch that closely) that can be an easy downgrade to rookie and upgrade one of mid rookies to libba?? do agree with backline and can easy change that but i feel sicily could be huge this season. stengle easy change to mcadam, kreuger, gibbons, corbett.

Russty_ · 09/01/2019 at 23:35
Why is "Goldy Finished" ?…seems like quite an early judgement with no elaboration.

neil demons delight · 10/01/2019 at 12:39
yeah mate There's a mountain of data that suggests otherwise not to mention no Daws or Pruess

DavidC · 10/01/2019 at 08:34
Adelaide aren't going to be very happy if Richmond suspend Stengle. They might retaliate and suspend Dusty.

Rick · 10/01/2019 at 13:31
3 on field rookies in the MID is pretty standard. It's also where you make the most $$.

Russty_ · 11/01/2019 at 01:28
You seem like a smart guy…who would you replace in his backline and who with… to make it spectacular for almost the same price?

Russty_ · 09/01/2019 at 23:08
Hi Badger, pretty solid side I reckon except for what, what's his name said, Greene might not be ready in time but I disagree with his summary dismissal of Goldy.
Goldy was going through some serious issues the last few years but it's over it now, has been training harder than ever and has lost 5 kilos and is very motivated to maximise the rest of his career time. Could be a very good selection this year and get back to his best.
Also wouldn't be too concerned with the 3 rookies comment in the midfield if you believe Smith can deliver.
No one knows how it's going to play out yet, those that think they do are just arrogant…probably not worth listening to.

neil demons delight · 10/01/2019 at 07:40
Those comments remind me of someone Russty do you think –nah couldn't be

Russty_ · 10/01/2019 at 23:27
I'd lay money down on it mate, no one else is that abrasive right off the bat, he's been here before.

BadgerHoney7 · 10/01/2019 at 12:53
Hey Rusty, nice to be back mate – can't wait until I change my team over 300 times during this period. Greene has been changed no worries, and have kept Goldy no worries. I am a fan of the 3 rookies in the midfield this year as mid pricers haven't really panned out well over the last couple of years but, Libba could be a shout. Hoping the Sainters perform this year for us Saints fans, excited about the King and big Paddy getting to full fitness, that would be a treat Round 1, we eating good.

Russty_ · 10/01/2019 at 23:30
Hey Badger, wish I could share your optimism with the Saints this year mate but it's looking a bit grim, hopefully some our 'ready to play' new guys get games and can make a difference, Robbo gets back safe and guys like Billings, Steven, Gresham, Newnes etc can step it up a bit this year.

neil demons delight · 09/01/2019 at 21:41
Hi Lek word at Melbourne is Preuss will fill Hogan's void as a Cox type . This will impact on Gawn who will probably be in rested more. Gawn a decent kick? I'd like to see that

Russty_ · 09/01/2019 at 23:00
Doesn't need to be a decent kick Neil, he wins plenty of his own ball with hard ball gets etc…handballs, marks.

Russty_ · 09/01/2019 at 22:09
Hey Badger, nice to see ya…I know Hoff is DPP but he might not get much Ruck work this year with Ryder and Lycett there, so it might just be his forward output for points.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 10/01/2019 at 14:02
Harley in trouble again!
Any chance???
Ohh wait he is on his last chance for the 5th time.
Sheesh.

Russty_ · 11/01/2019 at 01:22
Unfortunately, I think Harley might end up as an attendant at a full serve Service Station, if they even exist anymore.

gator59 · 11/01/2019 at 11:40
Nooo, Russty not a servo where he can snort more bad shite

Browncow · 11/01/2019 at 00:51
Don’t mind this team Russty – plenty of talent in there. Suggest you spend your spare cash on some A grade Physio’s.

Russty_ · 11/01/2019 at 01:20
Cheers Brown…was thinking if some of these anchors can lift their games a bit and Majak can play in a cast…(he's that talented)..maybe we could be in with a shot at a decent end of year holiday to Vegas including gambling money and hookers…Gotta think about the economics.
Maybe the Hookers could double as team Physios? 😉

neil demons delight · 10/01/2019 at 16:42
Give the lads a go mate early doors yet

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 11:29
just read this, not good

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 11:38
Now to replace him in my side???

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 11:39
Same Gator, you dont wish that on the stars, you want em on the park,

gator59 · 11/01/2019 at 11:45
You sure do want them on the park SD>> We may have to think a new strategy

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 12:15
Well he out now so put Cripps in for now?

gator59 · 11/01/2019 at 12:22
Already had cripps in

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 13:38
i didnt, went another way but gets the call up now

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 13:39
So i get my POD and Cripps

gator59 · 11/01/2019 at 12:09
Here was I thinking that I could have a real pod in Blakely from Freo but it seems a few are going to play him now in there teams
He's going to roll through the midfield just nicely ….. Points, points and more points

BadgerHoney7 · 11/01/2019 at 15:08
Hey Derek, had a look at Longer as well – only Saint ruckman who’s gonna play this year other than maybe Pierce but don’t see that happening. Good choice – run with it trade him down the track.

Derek · 11/01/2019 at 15:36
My last 4 season i’ve Had TBC, Lobbe, Sandi and Lycett as my R2. It makes SuperCoach a bit more exciting.
Will look at Gawn for a cheaper price

neil demons delight · 11/01/2019 at 15:50
Gawn says Longer a strong opponent

Russty_ · 11/01/2019 at 21:01
Hi Derek, now Titch is out, who would you slot into the mids and what will you do with the extra money?
Longer and Pierce are only on one year contracts to see who wants it more basically, but there's talk about Rowan Marshall being the better Ruckman out of all three of them.
If you could downgrade Titch to a 500-ish mid, maybe Kreuzer could come into the equation…I think he'll bounce back huge this year if he stays fit.

Rick Grimes · 11/01/2019 at 13:44
Definitely opens up possibilities. Huge loss for Hawks.

dontblushbaby · 11/01/2019 at 15:22
Worpel -FWD / Mid @ 395k is appealing ,however I have Knob Head Green @ 355k at F4 , if he's fit I'll be going with him atm

MrsOmeara · 11/01/2019 at 23:20
JOM

BrownlowBoy · 12/01/2019 at 09:31
Wouldn't trust JOM with playing a full season so he's not coming anywhere near my team.

fatboyfat7 · 14/01/2019 at 01:03
Is Worpel eligible for the Rising Star this year?

Lazza · 15/01/2019 at 16:03
Misses by 1 game.
To be eligible to be nominated for the award, a player must be younger than 21 years of age on 1 January of the award year and have played 10 or fewer senior games before the beginning of the season.
Worpel has played 11.

Rick · 14/01/2019 at 12:12
Worpel…yeah nah. Second year players are a no-no in SC

gator59 · 11/01/2019 at 13:11
Fark.. I say Fark

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 13:17
Hahahahahahahaha

Russty_ · 11/01/2019 at 19:29
Bloody bad news for Tom and the Hawks..don't think there'll be any perma-captains this year now.

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 17:20
scully??? thats sketchy bro!

skindog · 11/01/2019 at 17:21
Massivey sketchy

Bowser · 11/01/2019 at 19:08
Cripps McRae zerret dusty

Russty_ · 11/01/2019 at 19:26
Hi Z, good to see ya mate, at the moment I have Cripps, Oliver, Neale and Yeo with Miles as my cheapy.

dontblushbaby · 11/01/2019 at 20:39
Cripps, Fyfe, Kelly, Neale ,Libba

gator59 · 11/01/2019 at 20:42
ATM i'm rolling with Macrae, Cripps, Fyfe, Red nuts and Dusty but that will change I suspect

JohnDJ59 · 11/01/2019 at 20:48
I'm going with five, no smokey. Cripps, Oliver, Fyfe, Cogs and Bont. or M.Crouch.

Russty_ · 11/01/2019 at 20:51
Hi John, I'm actually going with 5 too…add Danger in the mids to mine, don't see any reason why he has to stay forward.

JohnDJ59 · 13/01/2019 at 01:23
Hi Russty, when I heard about Titch I replaced him with Cripps and I'm still deciding between Bont and M.Crouch. Happy with Danger fwd, at least that's one less fwd I will have to worry about.

Lazza · 14/01/2019 at 07:22
Hi Rusty, I can only see 2 FWD DPP’s being in the Top 14, .. so if this is true, to maximise your points, Danger and Menegola need to end up in your FWD line.

Lazza · 14/01/2019 at 07:45
Left out some key words between .. can only see 2 FWDs being Danger and Menegola in the Top 14.. both being DPPs they need to end up in your FWD line..

Russty_ · 14/01/2019 at 17:44
Cheers Lazza, I'll keep that in mind mate, at the moment I have 3 keepers and 3 rookies in the forward line, I just like to have as many DPP's as possible but I'm sure Danger will end up in there.

neil demons delight · 11/01/2019 at 20:59
Good to see you back Cripps Oliver Fyfe McRae and Dusty Same as gator Not going to miss McRae this year NDD

gator59 · 11/01/2019 at 22:08
good stuff neil

neil demons delight · 11/01/2019 at 23:33
might try a few saint recruits this year gat. They seem to be more mature and will consider Hanners at that price —- got to

gator59 · 12/01/2019 at 07:56
Yeah fair enough at that price.. I'm still considering him myself though and one other.. I'll tinker and see how they fit the structure

BrownlowBoy · 12/01/2019 at 09:19
Is Scully even going to play round 1? Isn't he still having injury issues.

Lazza · 14/01/2019 at 07:27
My 4 locks are Oliver, Bont, Martin, Merret.. will start with 5 though, tossing up between Cripps, Neale and Macrae.

Rick · 14/01/2019 at 10:14
MacRae, Cripps, Oliver, Fyfe. No price reduced smokey

gator59 · 12/01/2019 at 11:21
Al nice feeling there trigga to have in so many options

neil demons delight · 12/01/2019 at 19:48
Gawn and Brayshaw looking good now

Russty_ · 12/01/2019 at 20:44
Hope so Neil, poor lad snapped both the bones in his lower leg, has already had the plates, screws and rods put in so fingers crossed he can get back to 100% by next season.

ZzZCalintZzZ · 14/01/2019 at 10:25
Damn… yeah I don't think he will be same now that you brought it up.

Lazza · 17/01/2019 at 22:17
Next Tuesday

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 13/01/2019 at 13:18
Yeah there is s rumour doing tbe rounds.
Blues better hurry up and sign up gibbons if they want him else hawks may nab him

Russty_ · 13/01/2019 at 22:57
Was thinking the same, is there even room for Gibbons in an up and coming blues line up?…hawks could use someone ready made like that.

Derek · 14/01/2019 at 14:49
Hawks still have Langford on their list 😉

Russty_ · 13/01/2019 at 23:10
Think the lads are still in Christmas party mode Badger lol

neil demons delight · 13/01/2019 at 22:30
Oliver would have to be there surely Badge

BadgerHoney7 · 14/01/2019 at 12:20
Swapped him in for Neale now NDD

Russty_ · 13/01/2019 at 22:56
Hey Badge, agree with Neil on Clarry, upon reviewing tons from last year Neale doesn't get the biggest tons scorewise, could maybe save yourself some money taking a few more punts in the backline by considering guys like Stewart, Andrews, Witherden, Smith, Francis, Blakely.
I like Siciflog too but maybe not to start, I'll start with Whitfield and Williams though.
I think I'm gonna start with Macrae this year too, mainly because Titch is out..he's super elite and scores big tons.
Agree with you on the Miles call, could be a good stepping stone, possibly keeper with a decent opportunity which he will have..don't trust Hanner's hammys or Liberatore's brain.
Not sure if Cockahoop will be ready in time, Rozee might be an option.
Only my opinion though mate, all might change come March time…no one knows how it's gonna pan out yet…cheers.

neil demons delight · 14/01/2019 at 11:24
And I agree with you son Neale is consistent but averages out at 105's ish. Plenty better even Brayshaw maybe Backline is where to save coin NDD

DavidC · 15/01/2019 at 10:07
Neale finished last season with a 5 round average of 127 and a season average of 111.9. One could argue he is underpriced. If Oliver plays more forward as has been suggested, will his average decline? He might not be the lock everyone is suggesting.

Gav · 26/01/2019 at 23:03
Neale averaged 112.6 in 2016, 109.0 in 2017, 111.9 in 2018 all while missing 1 game in that time. Saying Neale averages out at 105ish is just wrong.
Consistency is what you want from starting picks (players that score 150s and 70s are easier to pick up during the year).

BadgerHoney7 · 14/01/2019 at 12:20
Cheers Rusty, agree with you on Oliver now that I look at it – don’t have a Dees player either so easy swap for Neale. If Cockatoo is ready I’ll go on him – if not I’ll put Settersteal in the FWD line and chuck Walsh in. Cheers mate. How’s your team going?

Northernsoul74 · 14/01/2019 at 12:24
Walsh is expensive. Personally I’m not a fan of the expensive rookies. They really have to have an incredible season to warrant the extra outlay.

BadgerHoney7 · 14/01/2019 at 13:21
Agreed, will see how he goes JLT

Russty_ · 14/01/2019 at 17:57
Hey mate, I've got a rough team in…have already changed it 50 times haha…probably change another 50 times before the JLT is finished.
Whitfield, Andrews, Blakely, Williams, Logue, Hore—Burgess, Wigg
Macrae, Danger, Cripps, Oliver, Taranto, Miles, Setterfield, Bewley—Constable, Hind, Wicks
Grundy, Kreuzer–Fort
Smith, Dunkley, Wingard, Rozee, Mcadam, Corbett—Parker, Cavarra

Derek · 14/01/2019 at 14:47
Gee wiz, Sicily ahead of Laird. Similar price. I’m a hawks fan and can’t do it.
Martin could be a good pick and a reasonable starting price. Merrett and MCrouch same price, I’ve got Merrett just ahead.
Beams comes into a very crowded Pies midfield. Big no.
Dunkley is a good choice, but I’d still consider either Devon or Heeney for a couple of bucks more, both are locks for top 6 forward

BadgerHoney7 · 14/01/2019 at 15:55
Sis was huge at stages last year and 20 games under his belt is huge for him, get Birch into the side will also free him up more to jump and attack the ball which = intercept marks, have gone Dusty

Blueth · 18/01/2019 at 18:17
Reckon Siss will take the kick in?
Worth 3-5points a game IMO

BrownlowBoy · 14/01/2019 at 16:31
What is there class though? In Worpel's first year of under 18's, he was regarded as top 10 selection.
Not that the number you go in the draft matters when you get a game.
I'm not saying he will break out, but it is possibly and he does have the opportunity to do it, with no Titch in the midfield.
From round 18-23, he averaged 87.8, so I believe he is more than capable of boosting that average up into the 90's.

gator59 · 14/01/2019 at 22:35
If Omera can stay fit he has the opportunity to go big now

BrownlowBoy · 15/01/2019 at 12:56
Big if Gator, hopefully he can stay fit. Deserves a good crack at it.

BrownlowBoy · 16/01/2019 at 12:05
Awkward when there is new article

BadgerHoney7 · 16/01/2019 at 13:43
Finally BB

derek · 16/01/2019 at 14:54
i read that as well, both shoulders. That is the only small doubt i have, otherwise he is one of the first picked

Dukes · 17/01/2019 at 12:38
He played a game with a broken hand last year and still cracked the ton

neil demons delight · 16/01/2019 at 16:49
He did on both shoulders fine now back training with the premiers

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 16/01/2019 at 18:14
Whats the go with Brayshaw NDD?
Why is he in the rehab group?
No info why. Thought u may know?

neil demons delight · 16/01/2019 at 19:29
Trained tonight in the rehabs with LEVER and Viney. Stretched out at the end and back in the main group Monday. Slight back niggle according to AARON Davey. No probs

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 16/01/2019 at 19:46
Cheers mate
Knew you would have the intel.
Love the red and blue connection
Its either Brayshaw or crouch at M5.
Thinking Brayshaw as putting in players i.missed on last year
Mccrae, grundy. brayshaw

neil demons delight · 16/01/2019 at 21:09
Talking to Aaron few weeks back and word is Brayshaw is the go to mid .Good to see Liam Jurrah around the club still looks good enough to play

Russty_ · 16/01/2019 at 22:36
Such a shame he never realised his full potential at the Dees Neil, supremely talented player.

neil demons delight · 17/01/2019 at 07:31
Yeah Russty not wrong I seen him playing at a local club last year. He had 8 goals to half time barefoot. Aaron Davey and Jesse Hogan were up here as well and Hogan lent him his boots ANOTHER 8 Thank god he didn't have Billings with him A wasted talent no doubt

Lazza · 17/01/2019 at 22:14
The Club reported he had a double Latarjet surgery. It’s normally open surgery. Latarjet is required when there is significant damage and involves cutting bone and tendon from the shoulder blade and then joining it to the shoulder socket to prevent the shoulder popping out. Abblet, Fyfe and Ibbotson had this op. Ablett had issues that dragged on for months … Fyfe was 3 months, Ibbo about 14 weeks… Oliver had his ops in October I think, a few weeks apart .. so he will be eased into contact training through Feb… He could very well be ready by R1, but he plays very vigorous brand of footy… so I’ll be waiting until he has played a few games before bringing him in..

Russty_ · 18/01/2019 at 00:17
Giday Max, not a bad effort mate..not sure how much cash you have leftover but I'd be a bit concerned about Roberton, but could be a bargain if he's good to go, not sure which Clark you're naming there and is that Darcy Moore?
Other cheapy backs to consider might be, Hore, Scrimshaw, Rozee (could swing with Burgess), Logue.
Bit worried about Libba too but if he's 100% fit and plays well in the JLT, could be worth a shot….I prefer Miles in that kind of price bracket.
Good luck mate, I'll be changing my team 300 times between now and then too. 🙂