by Motts on March 10, 2010
SCT’s good mate, Dobbo, all the way from the UK has just pointed out the following:
“Up to five Fremantle rookies could be eligible for elevation to the main list after Scott Thornton and Antoni Grover were put on the long-term injury list.
The latest Dockers injury list reveals Grover is still up to seven weeks away with a knee injury, while Thornton could be out for longer with a groin problem.
With Dean Solomon retired and youngster Tim Ruffles already on the long-term injury list, four spots are vacant for Fremantle’s young guns.
And with only one veteran on the club’s list, it opens up a fifth spot and some intriguing scenarios for Mark Harvey and his match committee.
Michael Barlow and Matt de Boer look certain to be elevated, with Clancee Pearce also a strong chance after playing eight games last season.
by Motts on March 10, 2010
For weeks now I’ve been solid in my decision not to take GAJ but today I’m wavering. Have even drafted a team that slots him in and to be honest it looks pretty damn good.
Where is everybody’s head at?
by Motts on March 10, 2010
St Kilda
J Gram – I’m trying to choose between this guy and Fisher for my backline. With 130 pts, Gram has done his chances to harm at all.
N Dal Santo – Dal isn’t getting a lot of spots in the teams people have been sending in to be rated. With efforts like this 122 you have to ask why.
C Jones – 40 touches for 109 points but because he usually plays as a tagger you’d probably look past him.
S Gilbert – At $509k isn’t cheap but you’ll be happy if he keeps racking up the 100 pt games.
L Montagna – Was locked down by Ibbotson but still managed a 90. All class but as I’ve said before I reckon he’s overpriced.
S Fisher – 77 points after a week off and a 99 the week before that. Good but not great.
by Motts on March 9, 2010
Frank’s Team
defenders
Enright, Duffield, Adcock, Mattner, Waite, Stewart, Ladson
em: Howard, Davis
midfield
Mitchell, Corey, Gibbs, Vince, Mundy, Connors
em: Barlow, Moles
rucks
Tippett, Naitanui
em: Warnock, Lobbe
forwards
Harvey, Johnson, Gray, Knights, Hall, Ballantyne, Wonaeamirri
em: Rockliff, Lynch
Decent structure here Frank. You’ve got a good mix of youngsters and proven performers, not too much cash sitting on your bench, and a handful of captain options. I just think you’re taking too much of a risk with guys who haven’t yet played a lot of footy who will take time to get up to speed. Waite, Vince and Wona all fall into this category. A healthy Knights is a good selection but he’s injured right now. And you’ve named a couple of blokes on your front and backline benches who could struggle to get on the park – be sure to check the list of R1 teams before setting Howard and Lynch in concrete. 7/10.
by Motts on March 9, 2010
Rusty’s Team
Defenders: Gilbert, Hodge, H. O’Brien, Kennelly, Malceski, Ladson, Greenwood
Emg: Maguire, P. Davis
Mids: Swan, Mitchell, Harvey, Higgins, Masten, Cotchin
Emg: Trengove, Moles
Rucks: M. Clark, Warnock
Emg: Bellchambers, Skipper
Forwards: J. Brown, Franklin, LeCras, Tippett, T. Cloke, J. Kennedy, Medhurst
Emg: Rusling, G. Rohan
Rusty not only submitted his team but also gave me some insight into why certain options were made and some of the risks he thought he was taking by making those choices. Here’s what he said:
“Risks: I have taken quite a few deliberate risks during selection, which could either make me look very foolish, or pay dividends nicely. Malceski, Ladson, Cotchin, Warnock and Rusling have all had their injury woes, but given their respective quality, would not be found at the bargain prices had they not. If each remain fit, it’s hard to see their stock not rising rapidly.
