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SC god · 17/03/2019 at 19:53
Solid team personally wouldn’t go crisp and maybe consider Dunkley instead of Mundy?

CJ47 · 17/03/2019 at 20:23
Fairly similar team to mine. I squeezed in Macrae over Oliver somehow lol
Forward line exactly the same (for now atleast) other than Mundy for Mitch Robinson
Looking for numbers in 1 of my leagues: 310708

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:33
Rookie league lol 339833

Northerner · 17/03/2019 at 21:11
Dimma said today he’s not playing Balta with Lynch and Reiwoldt.

NoLanguage96 · 17/03/2019 at 21:27
Same M1-5 I've gone Libba instead of Walsh. Really like the Crisp pick but I would go Kelly or Greene over Mundy personally

TommyC99 · 18/03/2019 at 01:33
Yeah I was keen on Mundy early but starting to go a little cold. Kelly does look the goods but got an eye on bye structure and having 3 with the same bye on the same line is an issue for me

JEL · 18/03/2019 at 11:22
So long as you have 18, it doesn't matter if there are multiple on one line for the byes.

Boris_Baconbeer · 17/03/2019 at 20:54
Wow you don't mind risk. prolly run out of trades in the end I reckon.

nankthetank · 17/03/2019 at 21:05
Mid needs to be changed, I love a mid pricer as much as the next guy but you can't only start 2 premos in the midfield

Tyruddanaut · 17/03/2019 at 21:43
Too many midpricers!
About 5-6 is the max you should have, but you have 8-11, depending on what you class Walsh, Cousins and Dusty as.
Maybe downgrade Vandenberg, who is completely unproven, to Atkins, Gibbons etc. with rearrangements. Then upgrade Rocky, Sheed or Libba to a premium. Make sure you have the players who you think will do the best in their positions and not just the ones that present value.

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 21:44
Vanderberg is an error.
Can only take 2of4 out of Rocky, Libba, bCrouch & Sheed to limit risk exposure-grab others if a premo flunks in 1st two weeks
Consider Burgess over Watson

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:34
Not sure about Greene.. last time i had him was 2017
Join my league 339833

Stretch Marks · 17/03/2019 at 21:39
I have the same fwd line. F3 is the only part of my team I’m worried about.

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 21:47
Switch cousins for a genuine rookie, then use the cash to get a 4th def premo

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:02
Double Crouch! Solid mate, not risking much with rookies onfield, I like it.

Super_Crouch · 20/03/2019 at 10:52
My only consideration is that with 6k in the kitty, you’re incredibly reliant on perfect 1 up/1 down trades

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:01
Consider switching Walsh and Butters for cheap rookies available, then use the cash to upgrade bCouch to a genuine premo mid

Brn · 18/03/2019 at 09:23
Walsh and butters are guns. Wish i could clone them

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:04
Consider switching Walsh and Butters for cheap rookies Then use cash to upgrade Collins to B Smith

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:03
I wouldn't be dropping Butters in a hurry, he looks like a must-have

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:04
Not sure on Witherden at all mate, but aside from that and Tobias Greene, who I don't like but is admittedly value, I can't fault it. How much cash do you have left? Are you able to upgrade Witherden?

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:04
Not sold on cousins but the rest looks solid mate 👍

oldmategav · 18/03/2019 at 18:13
Id take kelly and laird over Sicily and Smith but the rest looks good!

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:37
What about Simpson? Already got Laird

Tyruddanaut · 17/03/2019 at 21:44
Probably just an upgrade of one of the midpricers, using your extra money, but otherwise it's looking good.

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:38
Tend to agree, I reckon there's room for only one of Brad Crouch or Libba in the midfield

Crouch_Surfing · 20/03/2019 at 10:54
Liking that you’ve got a fair chunk of change left over, but I reckon it would be worth spending an extra 50-60k to upgrade one of the mid pricers

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:13
Little too much risk exposure with Whitfield (uncertainty around role change), Greene, Rocky and Libba in same team.
Also gotta think long and hard about not starting with Gawn!

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:18
U need Gawn!
Look for cheaper rookies than Walsh and Butters to achieve this.
Duursma better option than Collins
Petruccelle better option than Balta

Locked and Loaded · 18/03/2019 at 12:55
Bro post above you say that that team must consider starting without Gawn then the team reveal right under that you say he needs Gawn lol which one is it mate??

Locked and Loaded · 18/03/2019 at 12:56
Lol my bad I read that wrong apologies… just hear so many contradicting pieces of advice

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:40
DARLING! YES! Someone's picked him! I really rate that forward line, which is a tough thing to achieve this year. I reckon the lack of Cripps and Oliver/Neale might hurt, would you consider downgrading Walsh to Constable to upgrade one of Fyfe or Kelly?

Jono · 18/03/2019 at 13:22
Sorry that isn't meant to say Kelly there it's suppossed to say Conigilio!!

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:38
Oliver over Fyfe
Coniglio over Martin

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:20
U need Gawn
Too many mid pricers in midfield
Balta a no for me

Northerner · 17/03/2019 at 21:14
Both good. Crouch more consistent. Dusty has high and low patches. I feel Dusty more likely to be able to grab cheaper than Crouch over the season

Stretch Marks · 17/03/2019 at 21:44
I’ve gone Merrett, who I am rating just ahead if M Crouch and just ahead of Martin

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:21
Dusty struggled with mental health last year, explained a lot for me. Got the feeling he’s about to tear the comp a new one as per 2017.

COREYSC · 18/03/2019 at 10:19
On Consistency I would take M.Crouch

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:42
I'll tell you in three weeks 😛
I'm going Crouch at the moment but as Bossa said, Dusty's admission this week he's been struggling (which is a huge thing to admit to in the public sphere and we wish him all the best) is a big part of 2018's dip in scores

Crouch_Surfing · 20/03/2019 at 10:56
I’ve gone M.Crouch – but it’s always hard to keep out Dusty with Carlton as game one – he always seems to go big in those ones!

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:39
Heeney

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 23:20
I reckon expensive rookies are leaving u a lil underdone down back (Collins) and up forward (Dahlhaus)

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:25
Collins isn't a rookie, and agree on Dahlhaus, better options there.
Wouldn't trust Balta would get a game for long if at all Damo.
And Walsh is an expensive rookie worth keeping Damo, maybe Butters too..maybe ditch Hately for Gibbons.

Northerner · 17/03/2019 at 21:15
Second. More guns and rookies which is the golden rule in this game.

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:23
2nd for sure, more potent

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:42
The one without Toby Greene in it please

Vin · 18/03/2019 at 13:05
Thanks very much guys!!

Northerner · 17/03/2019 at 21:16
Hurn and Williams by the length of the straight. Whitfield??

Tyruddanaut · 17/03/2019 at 21:45
Hurn and Williams I'm thinking. Crisp could be sneaky, but way too much risk. At least with Williams you know he will maintain value

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:25
Option 1 will be fairly unique and is still potent. Crisp just needs a lil more consistency but I’d back him for that this year

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:41
Simpson, Laird, Crisp
Rest rookies for Defence
(Collins, Hore, Clark Scrim)

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:29
I’d change crisp & mills to Sicily & Laird
Taranto bCrouch and Libba is mid price madness
Take cheaper mid rookies and use cash to upgrade those mid-priced mids
Brave/Silly to start without Grundy
Switch Balta for another rookie

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:44
THE SIDEBUM!
I'm thinking you might need a few more guns in the midfield – I'd spend the cash and part ways with one of Libba, Brad Crouch or Taranto and turn them into a Macrae or Cripps. I know it robs the team of a bit of PODness, but I worry you'll just struggle score-wise without them. I'd rather be starting keepers in the midfield if I can

Crouch_Surfing · 20/03/2019 at 10:57
Huge amount left in the bank! I’d be concerned carrying Taranto, Crouch and Libba… maybe worth upgrading one of them now, rather than burning a trade once we get into the real stuff

NoLanguage96 · 17/03/2019 at 21:23
I'd trade Devon for Kelly or Dunkley up fwd

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:33
U can do better than Hind
Neale handballs too much for mine, maybe grab a cheaper option to enable u to get Simpson or Sicily in def

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 03:56
Like it Zach. You have done well to fit all this in to the salary cap. Neale is a gun. Averaged 110 last 3 years being predominantly handball friendly. He wins the contested ball so doesn’t matter if he handballs a lot imo.
My only worry would be the forward line. Not a lot of rookies this year shouting out pick me so having 3 on field might cause some headaches. Agree with Boss on Hind. Don’t start him onfield

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:48
Kelly over smith
Coniglio over Martin
Crisp over Lloyd
Simpson over Smith
Heeney over Neale
Butters over Constable or sit Constable on the bench
Not sure about Hind but you should consider Cousins or Setterfield as starters
Goldstein over Gawn (save some cash) or sacrifice Grundy for Goldstein and Gawn (pre-season not that convincing)
This is just my judgement

Sharkmove_King · 17/03/2019 at 21:23
Macrae and Whitfield quite easily

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 07:34
all Keepers. Macrae however is the only one you would happily have the C on week in week out.

Nice_Person · 18/03/2019 at 08:19
Neale will go another level, macrea is a beast. Try fit them both in
Lloyd probably a touch overpriced, and whitfeild can drop the odd 60 both could be great early upgrades

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:51
Macrae and Neale if i had to from the 4.
Heeney and Coniglio is a must for me

nankthetank · 17/03/2019 at 21:24
You sure that's the right code derek?

derek · 17/03/2019 at 21:52
it is a GROUP code, not a league
i want to limit it to 20

nankthetank · 17/03/2019 at 22:13
Ah yes ofc, my bad

Stretch Marks · 17/03/2019 at 21:53
It’s a group code not a league code

NoLanguage96 · 17/03/2019 at 21:34
Just joined D5 Derek

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 23:24
Me too

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 03:58
I’m in

Stretch Marks · 17/03/2019 at 21:55
I like the team a lot. Not convinced about Dusty

NoLanguage96 · 17/03/2019 at 22:20
Thanks mate, I think Lynch in the F50 and the new rules will suit Martin. Time will tell!

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:36
Read today Dusty struggled with depression and anxiety last year, doing great now. Could 2017 Dusty be back when the real stuff starts? I say yes.

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 22:43
Maybe Boss, I'm not convinced, I've been through the same and it makes one lose confidence, motivation and ability to make decisions, I hope he's back to his best for anyone who has him but those thoughts don't just go away easily.

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 22:37
Stick with Salem if you like him mate, could go Dusty to Brayshaw?…wouldn't touch McCarthy with a bargepole, most of his 7 seasons have been wrecked by injuries, Moore's solid compared to him.
I reckon if you're gonna have Moore, stick Burgess up the other end.

NoLanguage96 · 17/03/2019 at 22:52
Cheers Russty, which rookie takes Burgess' place up fwd?
Could put Burgess down back for Clark and then replace him with Petrucelle or Balta up fwd but not sure on either of them…

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:02
Petrucelle mate, Balta might not see a game.

JohnDJ59 · 17/03/2019 at 22:51
I don't usually like to have more than one player from a team on each line, so I understand your dilemma, but I myself have gone against my bias and picked both Oliver and Brayshaw.

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:37
That's the way Johnny…back the home team mate, Dees for flag this year.

NoLanguage96 · 18/03/2019 at 14:57
Its tearing me up inside. Its Dusty V Brayshaw

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:41
BCouch, Cousins, Ridley, Walsh and Butters aren’t gun/rookie strategy and therefore not an elite team imho
No Grundy? C’mon man!
Greene is a risk but with huge upside/ceiling – he just needs to last the first 8 weeks without injury or belting someone. I’m scarred by Billing’s from last year. No, no and NO!

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 22:48
You could dump Lloyd for Collins and get Grundy and a decent forward other than spud Billings in a spud side.
Collins will play every week and will probably end up doing good things once he starts owning his job description.
He'll get plenty of chances at it at the mould coast 🙂
Greene said he's fine mate, and he's teaching himself to be less of a flog and not go studs up marking, I'm trusting Toby will be a good starter.

bremobademo · 21/03/2019 at 19:55
Why is Lloyd so common over Crisp and Simpson? And why is Hurn so common over Laird?

magic mullet · 17/03/2019 at 21:43
yeah like it, love the PODS and the crouch duo, my only concern is Fyfe if he isn't healthy id go Oliver instead but if he is who knows

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 22:53
Fyfe's declared himself 100% with his elbow, he's in my side Neale out.

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:46
Collins too expensive as a rookie for mine, hore a better option
Risk exposure a bit high with Hanley, bCrouch and Greene in the one team, consider losing Hanley at least.
Not sure about the expensive mid rookies, will cheaper ones score as well? – probably
Darling may be inconsistent, look for a midcwith fwd eligibility

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 22:57
Collins isn't a rookie, he's played 14 games, and he's ready to go in a side that will have the ball down back plenty.
But yeah I'd get Hore in for Burgess, and get rid of Hanley, that's just asking for trouble, Maybe consider Ridley for Hanley, Foxy?

derek · 17/03/2019 at 22:00
way way too much spend in defense. go at least 1 of Laid or Lloyd to Williams and spend the extra $200k elsewhere

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 22:32
Hey Ty, I don't mind this, except for the Pierce part..could drop 50's, I like the Selwood pick and I reckon Brayshaw will take it to another level this year.
I'd like the overall look better if you had Lycett as. F3 instead of Walters..then you could have a cheapo r3 Bines or schlongknob
McKernan could be backup ruck over Clarke, I read somewhere.
Cheers.

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 22:52
Expensive rookies is a stupid mistake if u r an experienced coach, snap out of it!
Not taking Gawn borders on the imbecilic
Speechless at the Walters selection
The Brayshaw pick is somewhat redemptive

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:48
Walters a very sneaky POD for anyone looking at his PPM in the JLT and the sneaky holes in Freo's midfield. Lewis Pearce and the lack of Williams the big talking points here.
I don't like Pearce as R2, he'll fluctuate in price which will make it hard to turn him into Gawn, but if you've got a plan, you've got a plan. Why no on Williams?

Tyruddanaut · 18/03/2019 at 21:21
Will he average 100+? I don’t think so. I do, however, think that Hurn, Laird and Lloyd all have the potential to go 100+.
Williams is unproven to put it simply and I’m not keen on taking risks (apart from pierce)

Shake_n_bake · 19/03/2019 at 18:30
🤫

derek · 17/03/2019 at 22:08
pretty good.
I want to pick Rocky as well, but then i look at his numbers, except for that one massive year that will never be repeated again, he isn't a premium anymore, he won't make you enough cash
i like BCrouch more than Rocky because he can be a premium, could be the Coniglio of last year. He is an injury risk for me, so i'm passing at that price, libba is a better price.

magic mullet · 17/03/2019 at 23:31
should i go rocky & b crouch to cousins & omeara

Mick · 18/03/2019 at 20:39
No, do you think O’Meara will be a genuine top 10 mid this year. 115+???

Bossarello14 · 17/03/2019 at 23:14
Lose the expensive rookies to enable u to get Grundy
Billing’s makes me shudder, can’t see any consistency even if he scores ok overall
bCrouch and Rocky r risky, consider switching to Atkins or another cheap rookies and get another premo in that backline

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 04:15
Like it and that’s with not having Grundy. I think not starting Grundy though means you won’t get him until it’s too late. Are you happy with that?
I love the Rocky pick. First time in years he has his body right. I tend to agree with Derek that he won’t have that monster year again but if he can push 105 average, I’ll be happy.

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 08:51
Thinking ahead, rookies are hard to find now, they could be even harder to find when we look to cull.
The Rocky, Greene, Billings, Bcrouch, BSmith, Williams, Petracca selections are worth looking at. These players might have to stay in teams very late, maybe all season because of lack of cash generation. Value like this might not present itself later in the year.
They can also generate some cash as well, and shouldn’t lose any.
They will make it very easy to jump on an Uber if there is a quick price drop in a Macrae, Fyfe, Kelly, Lloyd, Laird, Sicily etc instead of having to build a war chest
I’m seriously looking at Greene and BCrouch

silkyboy · 17/03/2019 at 22:27
greene and moore nah mate not a rater

Scoops_McYoung · 17/03/2019 at 22:31
Interested to hear why mate!

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:08
I beg to differ sir, i think they could both be decent picks this year, barring any un-forseen injuries.

Scoops_McYoung · 18/03/2019 at 14:56
Thanks Russty_ Appreciate the comment!

nankthetank · 17/03/2019 at 22:32
Goldy averaged just under 111 after round 9 last year, grundy will still average more than that but how much more and is that much more worth $150k?

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:07
I think this year Nank, Grundy could average 120 and Goldy 110, that's why I'm picking Goldy, I'm hoping for a 10 point loss for 160k

nankthetank · 18/03/2019 at 13:05
Good call russty, I'm still undecided what I'll be doing and it'll probably be a thursday arvo decision!

Andy · 18/03/2019 at 07:05
Thanke

Patch · 18/03/2019 at 12:49
Like it, mate! Only question mark would be is Sinlclair a keeper or will you upgrade him, and if the latter – how? Make sure you've got a plan

Sam_01 · 17/03/2019 at 23:06
Definitely different! I don’t hate it
Not sold on McGrath and Dahl maybe go McGrath to Ridley and upgrade Dahl?

NoLanguage96 · 18/03/2019 at 22:54
Agreed. McGrath to Ridley and maybe Dahlhaus to Kelly or Dunkley

Sam_01 · 17/03/2019 at 23:04
Very solid mate, looked similar to one of my variations I was tossing up, but I’m currently locking in a lot more risky side going into round one as I’m trying something different this year

Sam_01 · 17/03/2019 at 23:00
Yeah not sold on your ruck combo, your guaranteeing two trades there and no cash gen from it! Especially with Archie smith hanging around at brissy! I’d flick gray down to a Moore/Billings/Greene use the cash to grab a top ruck! Or if your sold on gray even flick heeny, I think he will be around the same price all year!

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:12
I'm scared too Sam, haha yes he will have a few games when Libba Dunkley and Hunter take all his points and he drops 60k in one week, that's the plan anyway.

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 04:31
Hey guys. Just food for thought, if this happens (same as Grundy) how do you plan on getting him in? It’s hard enough finding 500k sometimes to get a fallen premo. 600k is obviously harder. IMO, if you don’t start him, you will need to sacrifice a lot to try and get him in.

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 08:40
Build a warchest with fat cows. Don’t have to paint the fence everytime

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 08:45
Gonna be looking to do an upgrade from brad crouch at this point in time or libba haha whoever I can cash in when the time comes

NoLanguage96 · 18/03/2019 at 23:02
The grand plan is Libba to Mac. Fingers crossed the cows fatten enough

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 23:12
That's my plan too NL, Libba to Mac with some fancy trading shenanigans.

Nigel Thorne · 17/03/2019 at 23:09
$347k left in the bank

Hilts · 18/03/2019 at 09:46
Ditch libba or sheed or b crouch for a proven midfielder 3 gambles there

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 08:35
Don’t think JJK will play round 1
Way too much spent on expensive defenders

NoLanguage96 · 18/03/2019 at 23:00
Wouldn't be spending the cash on Sicily with his role up in the air. Get Butters in your mids for one of McHenry or Hately and JJK is a no for me, maybe Brown or Lynch if you're after a KPP

Bossarello14 · 19/03/2019 at 01:43
Yep, I’ve culled Sicily and JKK

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 23:16
Think you need to get rid of those expensive rookies Bossarello…Clark, Duursma, Hately and Setterfield 🙂
Not sure if the other expensive rookie, McHenry starts either.
Actually, scrap that…just take whoever's named for round 1 lol

Bossarello14 · 19/03/2019 at 01:46
Lol u got my number! Looks like Butters and Walsh r a must. I need to see R1 teams already!! Great feedback 👍

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:32
Hi Josh I like your deep fwd line, but think 4 rooks in the mids could be too many, maybe consider leaving Sicily out until you know how his role change this year affects his scoring, you could go Ridley for him saving you bulk dollerioos…or Scrimshaw and whack Collins on-field.
Could allow you to get Libba in the mids or Gawn in the rucks…or both.

Josh · 17/03/2019 at 23:43
Cheers mate!
So out of my mid rookies, who do you suggest I get rid of?
I've brought in Ridley and have $361k left.

Russty_ · 17/03/2019 at 23:58
Hey Josh, I'd probs turf Butters, one good hit and he's toast, he's still skinny as hell…reminds me of Bonner from last year who didn't work out after a good JLT.
Is Stack a floating donut?…maybe get rid of him…or put Drew there as a swingset fwd, and get a new fwd.

COREYSC · 17/03/2019 at 23:48
Hey Russty, do ya reckon 1 premium, 2 mid pricers 3 rookies is the best structure in defence just like this side or 2 premium 2 Midprice and 2 rookies there seems to be some good rookies in defence this season

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 00:00
Hey COREY yeah I like that def structure this year, I'm going Laird, Williams, Smith, Collins, Duursma, Clark – Hore, Burgess
This year, going deep in the fwds and what I think is solid in the mids, but I do have Goldy instead of Grundy.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 00:02
B.Crouch and Gawn mate, take the ride! if he stays in one piece could end up outscoring his lil brother.

COREYSC · 18/03/2019 at 10:19
Cheers Russty

Ewoks8Stormtroopers · 18/03/2019 at 00:05
Yeah, the Archie Smith thing is a mighty big gamble for sure!
Nice looking team when you've got that flight of fancy all sorted though.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 00:32
Shouldn't be too hard to do if Smith doesn't work out Matty…you could afford to go down to someone like Libba or Walsh in the mids..unless you're determined to run 6 premos.
Vardy could be another option, played well in the GF last year..not sure if Clarke will get a game.
Drew could be in the mids with Petrucelle in the fwds maybe?

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 04:43
Agree with Russty Matt. If the Smith thing fails, shouldbe able to correct it easily. But that midfield is the bomb mate

Ewoks8Stormtroopers · 18/03/2019 at 00:25
I've toyed with the idea of Hurn, the kick-in rules are in his favour, but for a bloke that's been in the league 13 years and has never been a SC performer, I just think he's a gamble.
I don't mind the Selwood idea though – a consistent performer, but just not sure he'll be a top 10 mid come season's end. M Couch or Brayshaw might though?
Probably look to save $15k by putting in a zero rookie in Fort's place – I liked the idea of him too, but it turns out that (unfortunately) he's just not that good at footy and probably won't play.

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 04:39
Ive gone Dunkley from that lot if that helps.

TommyC99 · 18/03/2019 at 04:46
You aren’t worried about the amount of mid/fwds the doggies have?

Holty01 · 18/03/2019 at 06:03
not Really. Same happened last year. McLean seems to be the one that loses out with Libba returning.

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 08:28
Hurt, Williams, BSmith, Scrimshaw, Duursma, Burgess (Hore, Wilkie)
Cripps, Oliver, Dusty, MCrouch, Merrett, BCrouch, Walsh, Constable (Atkins, Scott, Gibbons)
Grundy, Gawn (Bines)
Dangerfield, Heeney, TKelly, Greene, Setterfield, Drew (Petrucelle, Parker)
$15k
Only do this if Greene got through GWS trial game ok and is named R1

KeenButClueless · 18/03/2019 at 12:31
To be honest Derek, I liked your other team better.
Having to put Burgess Hore or Wilkie onfield will claw back some if not all the points you gained by having Crouch on it I really think they will be 10-20 points less than Clark. They are also three slow burning cash generators.
You have lost both your swing sets
Drew at F6 worries me. I seem to be of a different opinion to the rest of the community here, because I think that he will be the one to go in Round 2 when Wines is back. If I am right, what’s the play? You either need to bring in another forward rookie (Maybe Dylan Moore or Balta play, but they definitely look vulnerable after a round). Or you bring Burgess down. Then you have a real slow burn rookie at D6 and F6.
You have also ended up with a risky F3 against a solid F3. 503k is a lot for a homesick second year player.
If you do go down this line, have you thought about Mills instead of B Crouch?
In my humble opinion, your other side was better. If you do want to bring in Greene over Kelly, perhaps use the money to upgrade Merrett.

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 12:58
yeah, i had another look this morning, don't like it, prefer 4 deep premiums in forwards. i actually like Libba at M6, had him there most of the preseason

FearTheBeard · 18/03/2019 at 15:02
Derek who are your 4 deep premium forwards?

Shake_n_bake · 19/03/2019 at 18:42
Greene has a tough first 4 rds. Ess Eagles away Tigers and Cats away.

MidPrice · 18/03/2019 at 09:09
plus WALSH and M7…

Ballbagskid · 18/03/2019 at 18:34
Anyone

Lobbe Wan Kenobi · 18/03/2019 at 09:47
*Duursma on the bench instead of Hore.

COREYSC · 18/03/2019 at 10:14
Lloyd 100%

John · 18/03/2019 at 10:12
Hey Rusty!
For defence, get Duursma and Collins in as they'll be playing. Quaynor needs time in the VFL and Rozee is 50/50 to play. Savage is a risky pick and it may be better to invest in Brodie Smith as he is cheaper and a proven scorer
For mid, downgrade McGrath to Libba and swap Davies-Uniacke to Bailey Scott
For the ruck, I highly recommend having at least one of Brodie Grundy or Max Gawn, it'll be too hard to get them later in the year
For forwards, drop Vandenberg down to Darcy Moore or a cheap rookie (e.g. Balta) and use some cash to get Isaac Heeney in
Just my opinion personally but there are some nice POD selections in your team. Good luck!

Josh Berry · 18/03/2019 at 10:18
I think you should hit clear team and start again buddy

Rusty · 18/03/2019 at 11:11
Thanks guys

John · 18/03/2019 at 12:43
Just personal thoughts
For defence, downgrade Mills and McGrath to Collins and Scrimshaw, swap Watson to Hore. Defence is the best line for rookies and midpricers so it'll save you coin for everywhere else
For midfield, you'll need some genuine 110+ every week guns. Get Brayshaw and Rockliff up to Cripps/Fyfe/Oliver. Sheeds a nice POD pick. Move Drew forward for Cavarra (injured) and replace Drews mid spot with Atkins or Bailey Scott.
For rucks, you need one of Grundy or Gawn. Move on Martin as Archie Smith may drop his scoring input.
For forward, get Dangerfield in as he's a must have. Swap Vandenberg for Toby Greene (more reliable) or Darcy Moore (lower price, high potential). Balta is risky being in a top tier side, Parker from St Kilda is a safe rookie option
Good luck with the Season!

John · 18/03/2019 at 12:47
Solid side! I do recommend getting Xavier Duursma in though. Get rid of Cavarra (injured) and shift Burgess down forward so you can put Duursma in defence
Maybe swap Whitfield or Witherden to Brodie Smith and use the spare cash to upgrade Goldy to Gawn (need at least one of Grundy or Gawn)

Paul · 18/03/2019 at 20:43
Also look at removing smith and brining in someone cheaper like Biklings, Darling, Boak.

Dusty · 18/03/2019 at 20:43
Team looks solid but upgrade Martin and think there’s better premo’s than Witherden and Smith will just let you down IMO. Good structure though.

Matt · 18/03/2019 at 12:52
Good side! All I'd recommend is trade out Darling, move Setterfield forward and bring in another good midfielder

KeenButClueless · 18/03/2019 at 13:22
I am very interested in that comment! Where did you see that?

Captain Risky · 18/03/2019 at 13:59
Same. Averaged 81% TOG in the 2 JLT games..

Mick · 18/03/2019 at 20:41
Someone’s stirring the pot

John · 18/03/2019 at 12:53
Grays out for Round 1, good side otherwise!

Ash · 18/03/2019 at 14:28
Cheers for the info. That's one name crossed off the list for my starting f3

Mick · 18/03/2019 at 20:44
I’m not sold on treloar or Hartley but otherwise I like it a lot.

Nice_Person · 18/03/2019 at 20:51
No gawn, interesting

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 21:14
Hey GD, I'd swap Grundy for Gawn, get rid of Hately for Atkins and Treloar should be ok, he's a gun.
You should have 4 keepers in the mids.
Reckon you could strengthen your fwd line though with another premo or at least a midpricer.

GloryDays94 · 18/03/2019 at 23:04
Why would you go Gawn over Grundy? Not sure I can bring myself to play a MID Price player FWD… Moore and Greene just have a huge ? About how they will go…

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 23:11
I just think he'll do better this year, But they're really 50-50 for who's better.
Moore has more of a ? rather then Greene, who can average 90+ , I'd rather gamble on him than Drew or Petrucelle keeping their jobs or scoring ok.

GloryDays94 · 18/03/2019 at 23:14
I would have to drop Steele from my midfield probably down to Libba to get Greene in?

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 23:22
Could consider Brayshaw or B.Crouch?…I think Lloyd's your real money sucker in your backline, he doesn't need to be there yet.
Could Keep Steele and upgrade the fwd line…if you like, even your rucks.

GloryDays94 · 18/03/2019 at 23:33
Nah there is no way of having Greene and Steele in the team. I would have to go 4 MID premos and a MID Price player like Libba to have Greene

Russty_ · 19/03/2019 at 00:06
Not if you went Lloyd to Ridley or Collins, they'll probably both hold their own. That's what I said before, Lloyd isn't necessary yet, your backline's good enough without him.

Ninja · 18/03/2019 at 13:04
You can free up plenty of cash in defence. Swap Hurn, move Duursma to defence and bring in another premo mid.
For forwards, Toby Greene is a high risk, potential high reward option so you could free even more cash by downgrading Menegola.
Use the spare midfield slot to get a Fyfe/Oliver/Neale. Upgrade Brad Crouch to another one of Fyfe/Oliver/Neale

Ash · 18/03/2019 at 12:20
Have you looked at the bye rounds? The middle bye round will be rough on your team

Darcy · 18/03/2019 at 12:25
What do you think ash?
Any straight swaps that would make me better off?

Ash · 18/03/2019 at 13:22
It's a hard one since the middle bye has so many good premos. From your team the only ones I'd consider swapping are treloar and tim kelly. Lots of possible similar swaps with different byes in that range. Some I'd consider: Mids- mcrouch, zorko, zmerett, dusty. Fwds – grey, dunkley, dev smith

Darcy · 18/03/2019 at 14:24
Thanks mate 👍

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 13:10
that is alot of cash left.

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 13:11
sorry, read it as $700k

tsacloud · 18/03/2019 at 14:25
haha, i wish

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 13:12
try Burgess at F8. gives you a swingset with Moore

Hart_attack · 18/03/2019 at 12:42
Also still have $146K in the kitty for changes

Hart_attack · 18/03/2019 at 18:26
No love

Bob Butter · 18/03/2019 at 18:33
Hey mate, not a fan of witherden at D2, or in your team at all, also 1 premo short in defence and 1 too many in the mids. Also not sold on Moore. Maybe bring in m crouch, libba and Bradshaw out, and in defence witherden and McKay out, Williams and laird/Simpson/Lloyd In

Bob Butter · 18/03/2019 at 18:34
B crouch* in

Hart_attack · 18/03/2019 at 18:51
Not confident in williams at all to be honest, also like the idea of leaving him out considering hes such a popular pick,
Not completely sold on witherden, could easily become lloyd and also don't mind another risky option in Newman
Rookies are looking shaky this year so mid prices in defence seems to look ok

Derek · 18/03/2019 at 13:08
i agree. this morning woke up and put Greene and BCrouch in my team. worried i miss out. but too much risk for not much reward
by lunch time they are both gone.

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 15:40
What do you mean not much reward!!!! If B crouch can average 100-110 based of JLT hell even average 90-95 he will go up 100-200k it’s basically like having a rookie hanging out 100s for you! Same goes for tobias but he will be more the 90-95 range at the lower starting price

Carleton · 20/03/2019 at 08:23
Go Whitfield and Liberatore. A lot of people aren't picking Liberatore because they've already picked two other midfielders: Macrae and Dunkley. You, however, have picked neither, so you should go ahead and pick option B.

Soothsayer · 19/03/2019 at 09:51
both, but I've gone laird with the view that Lloyd will drop down at some stage.

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 13:44
Solid team mate! Good luck
Couple of question mark/risky picks there but you need that to try get an edge anyway

Toggles · 18/03/2019 at 14:27
Love it Sam_01, gotta have some difference amongst the pack ey!

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 13:43
Why the Dahlhaus pick? I reckon you may have gone a touch to fat in the mids plenty of decent rookies to be picked up in there and you wanna exploit them all for the cash gen, id maybe drop a midpricer like viney/libba/rocky use the cash to upgrade fwd/mids
Love the backline though and don’t mind the English pick

Rusty · 18/03/2019 at 14:57
Thanks Sam, I thought he had value in the cats team and should score ok.
I'll look at downgrading a mid, who would you have in mind?

Harrison · 18/03/2019 at 16:02
Get rid of viney mate.
Injury riddled and not a huge pre-season, also many contested ball mids in Melbourne side.

Rusty · 18/03/2019 at 17:41
Thanks Harrison

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 17:48
Hey Rusty, it's me Russty…lol, yeah I reckon Viney to maybe B.Crouch and Dahlhaus to a Dunkley, Kelly type.
I'd put Sweet in for Fort too, could get early games.

Westy · 19/03/2019 at 07:52
Very interesting team.
Gone deep in def.
Nice to see Sloane in a team. A lot of 'mid price madness' and pricey rookies in the mids.
Ruck depth has suffered because you've gone deep in the mids and def. Seriously courageous structure – if this works out, well done!
Dahlhaus at F3 is a POD. Hope he has a bumper year and that works out for you.

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 10:32
I really like this concept by taking a punt on a different Ruck path. Not so keen on Viney and Dalhaus, I reckon theres better options, such as BCrouch or Rioli (WC version).
Great work

Rusty · 19/03/2019 at 11:01
Thanks for the guidance all.
Viney is out for B Crouch I'm not 100% on Dalh but def a POD.

NoLanguage96 · 18/03/2019 at 22:44
I reckon Ridley could pocket 150k Sam. 230k and looked real solid for the Bombers down back

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 11:37
There will always be rookies that go up 200k because they only need to average 65 plus have have one 80+ to push them past $350k. Libba has to average 95 to go up 200k. Thats why so few midpricers pay off, as its way harder to jump up to that level. Libba has done it before so I agree he's worth a punt, but not for me this year.
I will punt on mid pricers down back and up fwd, the mids are pure GnR.

Westy · 19/03/2019 at 07:45
Looks like a good mix of prems, mids and rooks (but you didn't list an R3). How much left over $? Greene would be my only concern in case he does something floggish or injures himself.
If something happens to Crouch early, there's Rockliff, Sheed or Libba who can pump out the points without downgrading too far.

Aaron Summergreene · 19/03/2019 at 19:12
hey mate ive got that 102k bulldogs player for loophole and i also have 61k in the bank

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 13:51
Flip a coin mate depends how the rest of your team structures up! I’ve gone risky with my mid pricers this year
Lock smith in! Not sold on Greene even though I have him, and Moore I have aswell just seems good value in the fwd at his price!

Choice · 19/03/2019 at 02:27
Bump

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 14:25
I’d say libba and T kelly is the safer bet, probably looking at the same cash gen from either option aswell depends on the rest of your structure and fielded rookies/byes I guess

Lobbe Wan Kenobi · 18/03/2019 at 14:27
Think I would be leaning towards Libba/Kelly out of those choices.

FearTheBeard · 18/03/2019 at 14:33
Thanks guys.
I could go another option.
Rocky & Greene?
At the moment I have Kelly & Libba locked after posting lol.
Just felt Kelly should be safer then Greene at least and Libba/Rocky/Crouch is all a gamble but Libba is the least expensive.

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 14:26
Probably like the current set up a bit more

david · 19/03/2019 at 10:02
Greene is my sneaky POD too

Harrison · 18/03/2019 at 16:06
I would be suspect with having Drew and Petrucelle on the field in forward line, it is most definitely the weakest rookie player line.
Probablly swap out a defender to a rookie then upgrade a forward rookie.

magic mullet · 18/03/2019 at 16:37
cavarra is injured and wont get a game

Murray · 18/03/2019 at 18:48
Thanks MM, won't pick him then

FearTheBeard · 18/03/2019 at 14:34
Even wider question.
M Crouch, Brayshaw, Beams?

8UP · 18/03/2019 at 14:35
M Crouch

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 14:58
M crouch is a safe value lock, Brayshaw bit more of a smoky

FearTheBeard · 18/03/2019 at 14:39
I'd go Kelly with Trealor probz. Not a huge fan of Neale and Dunkley has to many q's for me.

Murray · 18/03/2019 at 14:40
no 1

Jambo · 20/03/2019 at 18:15
Neale! I didn’t like Tim Kelly’s postseason attitude about the non-trade. I reckon we could see a role change.

Lekdog · 19/03/2019 at 09:44
Cripps n Mills

Lekdog · 19/03/2019 at 09:45
Isn't $163K enough to get Gawn?

comonyouspurs · 19/03/2019 at 11:01
I think it was just short.
Once again I've changed the whole set up.
I moved Drew to the midfield so I could have a FWD in the midfield. Got rid of Gibbons and picked Cavarra. I know he won't play early, but there's not much else there.
DEF: Lloyd, Whitfield, Williams, Collins, Clark, Scrimshaw (Burgess, Hore)
MIDS: Macrae, Cripps, Oliver, M. Crouch, Liberatore, Walsh, Butters, Constable (Atkins, Duursma, Drew)
RUCKS: Grundy, Gawn (Bines)
FOR: Dangerfield, Heeney, Dunkley, Moore, Setterfield, Pettrucelle (Drew, Cavarra)

PizzaSafety · 18/03/2019 at 18:45
If you’re playing for overall you might have too many premo players with the Round 14 bye, I count 8, otherwise it’s really good. I’m sticking to no Gawn personally as I feel Preuss is still very much a threat in the long run

Doc_1 · 18/03/2019 at 15:15
Or should I downgrade Laird to Smith, allowing Jelwood, MCrouch to become Macrae and Oliver.

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 19:40
Smith is the biggest lock I’ve ever seen get him in

Lekdog · 19/03/2019 at 09:45
1

Mystic_Mac · 18/03/2019 at 16:09
Like the Steele pick!
Don't think it's a must, Greene has a fair bit of risk attached.

Mystic_Mac · 18/03/2019 at 16:15
He's in my side. I feel the Crouch brothers may draw some attention away from him.
Sloane has averaged 114 (2014), 108 (2016) and 110 (2017) when Crouch brothers all on the park. Will definitely be a big POD, just hope he can deal with the tag when it comes..

David · 18/03/2019 at 16:18
Yea true the tag is his big problem, though I think the 6-6-6 rule will discourage taggers because you can only have a limited number of midfielders so teams might want to make sure their midfield is stacked with only ball winners to win the clearance.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 17:25
He's good value but I'm going with Brayshaw instead, plus I've already got 2 Crows in my side.

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 21:49
Yeah I love the bloke he can go massive! Was in my side for quite a while but I’ve gone both the crouchs and my team has to much mid price madness so didn’t wanna push further risks

Holty01 · 19/03/2019 at 06:50
he Is my M5

RussellRow3 · 21/03/2019 at 10:55
I have all of M.Crouch, Sloane and Brayshaw, Sloane has been so dependable in the past and I think he is a top pick!

David · 18/03/2019 at 16:21
Depends on the risk profile of the rest of you team. If the rest of your team is cookie cutter than you can consider crouch rockliff because they will likely outscore the kelly walsh combo, though you wont have the cash generation that will walsh will provide. Id personally go with kelly walsh because it is the safer pick, and would like to take greater risk in other lines, such as the forward line where there is a lack of true premo quality players other than dangerfield.

7UP · 18/03/2019 at 17:00
HARD ONE CANT GO WRONG WITH J KELLY AND WALSH BUT ROCKLIFFE AND B CROUCH COULD DO GOOD

Muzz · 18/03/2019 at 20:46
Thanks

7UP · 18/03/2019 at 16:59
Steele good POD

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 19:40
I’ve gone steeley boy! I’m worried about him though haha hopefully comes good

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 20:05
Listen to your gut then Juddy, (in regards to Brayshaw) Steele is in a crap team that will get hammered.

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 21:58
People are picking Steele based off his ending to the year and jlt form
His 9 games post bye saints lost 7 of them the bloke still averaged 110 points over the 9 games

David C · 18/03/2019 at 17:01
I like the Westhoff Pick and I would take Lloyd but Whitfield might go just as good nice team tho

Sharkmove_King · 18/03/2019 at 17:06
Probably keep Whitfield. 70k pre round 1 might be handy with alot of uncertainty around rookies.
But 1 thing I might suggest is ditching Sweet for Bines. You have Westhoff @R2, so unless if Sweet plays and generates enough coin to downgrade to Bines, you're gonna regret that later.

Greg · 19/03/2019 at 18:09
I just heard from a not so reliable source that Whitfield may be used as a swingman when the Giants are in need of a goal.
Also Whitfield was quoted on saying he was working on forward running patterns.
Take it as you will.

NoLanguage96 · 18/03/2019 at 22:19
Duursma Tommy

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 17:29
Hi Gator, the 2 C's for me. I consider Cogs about equal with Treloar though.

gator59 · 18/03/2019 at 18:03
Hi Russty Trealor @ 7% ownership I really like… We all know he can butcher it from time to time But also can huge too

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 18:20
Yeah he loves getting hold of the ball, even when his d/e suffers he's still thereabouts of 100 ish

gator59 · 18/03/2019 at 18:45
Plus the BIG G knocking it down his throat may help to

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 19:41
I’ve gone treloar and crouch, conigs if a definite lock tho I’d pick him ahead of crouch if I could afford it

JohnDJ59 · 18/03/2019 at 20:25
Cogs and M.Crouch.

Danners · 18/03/2019 at 21:15
Cogs and Treloar, bit bias but most consistent over the years

Bob Butter · 18/03/2019 at 18:12
like it, not sure if swap scrimshaw for collins who has greater job security imo

Greguncs · 18/03/2019 at 18:24
NO WORRIES M8
team looks good btw

SammyO · 18/03/2019 at 22:13
LOUD NOISES

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 22:21
Stop Yelling at meeee!…lol, well your team looks ok to me, but i've looked at so many teams the last few days, I've gone numb in the brain, but your team is pretty solid…
Don't worry too much about getting B.Crouch in for Libba, they could average the same,.and either of them could break in half at any moment. Smith will be a good pick I'm sure,
Stop yelling at meeeee !!!! 🙂

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 17:51
Hi Sinny, I reckon Morre will score ok if he doesn't break, being the intercept backman who kicks in could be right up his alley.
Think a lot of people are really underrating Collins, I reckon he's a good pick., they're thinking of him as an expensive rookie but he's not a rookie.
Good side I like it 🙂

KSinny · 18/03/2019 at 18:23
Cheers mate really appreciate it! Do you think Butters is a must have in the midfield? I had him but had to trade him to make money for Moore.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 18:43
No I don't think he is, he's not in my side, all those Port rookies could lose their jobs when 7 guys come back, Bonner was like him last year, started well and then turned to shite.
No rookies are really essential except the ones playing round 1, I think Collins is cause his job is secure..and Walsh is a gun who we could hang onto for half the season or more.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 18:48
I'm going with Fyfe out of those 3 Tommy, had Neale for awhile but Fyfe has declared his elbow 100%

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 18:55
Do you want Sheed for his 79 average from last year or his 83 average from the year before?…JLT doesn't really matter because it's not a reflection of what they're gonna do.

JohnDJ59 · 18/03/2019 at 20:28
You need B.Smith in defence, I think three rookies would be alright, but not four.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 20:48
Agree John, as much as I like Collins, Smith needs to be there.

Boris_Baconbeer · 18/03/2019 at 19:52
8 at 10% or lower 4 at 20% or lower for me. 😀

Crowmagnon · 18/03/2019 at 19:55
I've been weighing it up since sc opened.
If you think he is going to be a top 6 forward, go for it.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 20:02
May as well go Lycett, he's more likely to be number 1 Ruck and will save you money too.

Boof · 18/03/2019 at 20:55
The issue is I don't rate Lycett at all. At least with the Hoff you know what you're going to get, whether it up up forward or in the ruck. The extra cash would be nice, but points-wise I reckon it would be a sacrifice.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 21:11
Fair enough Boof but you're writing him off before he's played a full season in a new club in a new role.
He's a gamble for sure but Westhoff is 32, if Lycett ends up averaging 100 you're laughing…means he'll get to 550 k or so.

Hart_attack · 18/03/2019 at 21:14
My initial plan was to run lycett in r2 then move him fwd before the byes for cover.
Still might

JohnDJ59 · 18/03/2019 at 21:36
That's what I've gone with.

Crowmagnon · 18/03/2019 at 22:05
Thinking Westhoff R2 until I get enough ca$h together to move him fwd and get the top ruck I didn't start.
Only questions are:
1 is the hoff going to finish top 6 fwd again?
2 which ruck to leave out?

Sam_01 · 18/03/2019 at 22:20
If you have the sac you can start mummy and use Hoff swing till he is back

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 20:12
Not Newnes after his 65 average last year.

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 20:12
Fantastic!…he's the only decent forward i have in my afl fantasy draft side….lol

Shake_n_bake · 18/03/2019 at 20:20
Didn’t think it would affect to many teams out there Russty!

Russty_ · 18/03/2019 at 20:49
Yeah you're right Shake, but the way my draft team turned out, he was the only one in the fwd line not a complete spud haha

David · 19/03/2019 at 11:01
I’m on the boat train

David · 19/03/2019 at 11:01
Boak*

KeenButClueless · 19/03/2019 at 00:11
I am probably more concerned about the forward rookies. I am running one – Setterfield. I see many running two or three and just wonder. Truth be told, every year is like this for me. I back against the rookies and every year they come through.
So, in relation to your defensive rookies, I see the risk. Scrimshaw perhaps underdone,Clark loses his spot to Tuohy and Duursma loses his spot to Hartlett. I am hoping Clark can stay ahead of O’Connor for that role, and maybe Duursma has Polec’s spot.
I am playing Moore at F5 with the Burgess swing at D7, which is mitigating. I am also keeping enough cash to go up to Collins in an emergency. A couple of the StKilda boys might emerge. Tyler Brown, Francis Watson and Harry Jones might not be too far away. Not seeing the same light forward.
Overall, GnR has stood the test of time. I will probably still buck it a little. One day I will be right, but not so far.

Northerner · 19/03/2019 at 05:56
You have to back the rookies in. And corrective trades in the rookies is something you should plan for. Because firstly it allows you to go to uber premium keepers – top 10 rather than top 15 – and it’s where all your cash generation comes from. Mid pricers only work if there are no rookies in a line or you pick a Oliver style winner from 2017 and they become top 10.
So to use your example, Clark may get dropped, but chances are there will be another rookie you missed or one that emerges that you can trade for.

WinnerzRGrinnerz · 19/03/2019 at 12:00
Cheers Northerner. I’m with you and I always roll with a GnR approach but I think this year could be the exception. For me the mid pricers are real value this year as they’re mostly proven scorers with just durability the question mark, which is a whole lot different to taking a punt on a mid price breakout player.
In the event a mid pricer goes wrong and a rookie emerges that I didn’t have already it’s an easy trade that also puts some cash in the pocket to spend elsewhere. I feel I’d rather do that than waste a trade rookie to rookie with no added cash flow from it.
Man just need the season to start so I can stop changing my team 20 times a day! Aha
Cheers, all the best for the season.

WinnerzRGrinnerz · 19/03/2019 at 11:50
Cheers Keen. Agree that forward rookies aren’t much chop either but I feel whilst their scoring potential isn’t anything to get excited about, the job security in the likes of Setterfield, Parker, pretucelle, Drew, Etc is far higher.
As a cats fan I love the look of Clarke but can see him getting a couple of games in before being squeezed out by the likes of Tuohy, Kolo and Bews.
I too am rolling with the Moore/Burgess swing as a safety net either way.
All the best for the year!

Northerner · 19/03/2019 at 05:57
First option.

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 10:48
Option 1 for mine

Teddy021 · 19/03/2019 at 11:29
1

GOODO71 · 19/03/2019 at 13:07
Thanks all

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 10:35
Yes he is in my opinion. I can see him cracking the $450k barrier so ignore at your peril.

GOODO71 · 19/03/2019 at 13:14
Agree on Walsh. I usually avoid those higher price rookies due to lower cash generation, but I can't ignore his potential, especially in a team crying out for some quality to support Cripps in the middle.
Although I do see the dilemma as Butters looks like a rookie you want/need to have as well (Hinkley has confirmed he will be named rd.1)

GOODO71 · 19/03/2019 at 13:22
Good mix of solid selections and a few ballsy PODs. I haven't looked at either English or Rioli at any stage myself, but I can see that these are well considered selections for you, so good luck for the season mate.

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 13:32
Thanks Goodo,
Rioli has been touted by the coaches as moving into a midfield role this season, and he played this position in JLT2 and looked pretty damn good, so i'm hoping for decent breakout to somewhere around 90. Darcy is rookie priced so anything 70+ is acceptable in light of how hard fwd rookies are to find, the other bonus is that he can swing with Burgess in defence.
That said I would rather start another rookie and move Rioli up to a $450k premo, but I am very doubtful that we will be able to start 2 rookies on field given how poor our options are.

The Ranger · 19/03/2019 at 17:29
Been considering the English at R2 selection throughout the preseason Splifficator, glad to see I'm not the only one who thinks it might come off.

Teddy021 · 19/03/2019 at 11:33
Solid team. Good spread across the lines.

Ando · 19/03/2019 at 14:28
Cheers mate!

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 13:40
Hi Ando, my concern here is trying to start with 3 rookies on field in forward line.
Sure Setterfield is solid, and Drew should be acceptable (if he plays, and remember Wines is due back round 2 or 3, and take his spot) but Balta, Parker and Petrucelle will be lucky to score 30pts IF they play at all.
You may have to consider bringing in a half decent F4 at the expense of someone like Neale, and putting a BCrouch in there at M5, depending on who gets picked thursday?

Ando · 19/03/2019 at 14:31
Thanks mate! Something I'll have to consider.

SAM · 19/03/2019 at 12:39
$179k in the bank woud love some feedback

TelescopicCox · 19/03/2019 at 13:10
Can you get to Gawn? I'd also look at dropping Fort to Bines (loophole) or up to Clark as a possible cash cow. Don't think Fort will play too many games

SAM · 19/03/2019 at 15:17
upgraded to Gawn with $79k left still. Possibly looking at downgrading a premium mid to a cash cow of some kind and replacing a rook on the bench with someone like Brayshaw

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 13:41
1 by the length of Flemington straight

TelescopicCox · 19/03/2019 at 13:07
Pretty stock standard but I like it. Decent kitty and good coverage. Your good to go subject to rookies

Spifflicator · 19/03/2019 at 13:42
See my comments to Ando's post a couple up. 3 onfield fwd rookies is a huge gamble.

Doc · 19/03/2019 at 16:12
Both great selections, I've gone with both, Crouch wins on consistency and proved performance but of course is slightly pricier, I'd say not much in it.

Doc · 19/03/2019 at 16:11
1. Poor JLT meant a lot of coaches lost faith in him, but he'll still be a good selection. A lot of coaches deciding to save some $$$ and go Zac Williams at F3 instead, as that money can be used to upgrade the large amount of expensive rookies. He'll be good, just a poor JLT and a lot of options just above or below his price.
2. Forward Line looking relatively thin this year in all respects, most coaches gone with 4 premos, maybe 1 of those a mid-price risk, plus two rookies, generally Setterfield and Drew

Sharkmove_King · 19/03/2019 at 16:26
1.He was All-Australian last year and averaged 100, so some would probably wonder if he can go better than that
2.Shiel (who was often tagged) has left the club so some would be wondering what effect that will have
3.GWS have a hard start to the year.
FWIW I have him on my team and I reckon he can go 105

redherringfc · 19/03/2019 at 20:44
Thanks for the invite Daryl.

Russty_ · 19/03/2019 at 21:59
Not bad HBT, but I'd get rid of Jacobs and Petracca, better options out there I feel.
Clarke probs won't start either, better off with Bines or Sweet.

Russty_ · 19/03/2019 at 22:01
I'm going Brayshaw and Heeney, not sure about Sloane not being able to break a tag, can make his scores suffer.

Russty_ · 19/03/2019 at 23:19
Don't freak out, you'll be ok with that side for awhile….Just trade wisely through the season.

DavidC · 20/03/2019 at 10:46
Seem to be a mid short there. Don't like 3 on field rookies in the forward line plus Greene at F3. That's where I'd be strengthening.

Lachlan · 20/03/2019 at 00:56
Updated
Laird, Whitfield, Williams, Smith, Ridley, Duursma, Scrimshaw, Clark
Macrae, Cripps, O'Meara, B. Crouch, Libba, Walsh, Butters, Constable, Scott, Atkins, Gibbons
Grundy, Goldy
Danger, Westhoff, Heeney, Greene, Moore, Setterfield, Drew, Petrucelle

magic mullet · 20/03/2019 at 09:00
coniglio any day

Ian · 20/03/2019 at 23:07
Therefore Brodie Smith is NOT in 64% of teams – POD is more to have him than not.

Mos' Grossest · 20/03/2019 at 14:23
Taranto and Butters 100%

RoyWetard · 20/03/2019 at 21:14
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NudeWombat · 21/03/2019 at 16:22
Crouch and Coniglio are nice PODs (when compared to most other teams), and seem solid picks.
What's the thinking behind Darling? Probably won't lose cash on him but not enough upside for mine. You could roll with a Guns n Rookies FWD line and drop Darling for a rookie, thus leaving yourself up with some extra cash if a panic trade needs to happen early season.
Another idea to free up some cash could be to give in to the Darcy Moore (or J.Elliott) spell instead of Darling to have less cash risk and well… more cash.
I like it though. If you can back Darling in for a good season, could be worth the risk of having him in, regardless you should compete pretty comfortably.

NudeWombat · 21/03/2019 at 16:25
Interesting tactics here. Could probably also investigate your option for a 3 premo backline as well as FWD to try and free up some cash for an upgrade. Must be fun playing with all that money you're saving in the Rucks

Bogdan Rotaru · 21/03/2019 at 00:52
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Greene is too much of an injury/suspension risk. Billings has burned me before though …

NudeWombat · 21/03/2019 at 16:32
Moore hogging kick-ins should be a reliable point booster, Ridley just looks… good.
Make of that what you will. My lack of willpower and restraint has lead to both making their way into my team. fml.

Marvin · 22/03/2019 at 09:29
Thanks looks like I might have to get both in. Love the Roy and Hg reference!