The season is finally here, and it’s great to not be talking about NAB Cup form and it’s amazing how fast we forget about the NAB Cup when the real-deal starts. Anyway, here is the BS’s first crack at a Rookie Review for 2012.
My Top Five Rookie’s (<$200k) of the week:
1) A Kennedy (Mid/Fwd 113k) Kennedy was one of the stand-out rookies for GWS on debut picking up 28 disposals and cracked a ton scoring 104 in his first hit out. He turns 20 this year so slightly mature age, and was recruited from the Western Jets. He has the added bonus of being a DPP which is the only reason he edged out Smith and Magner for top billing.
2) C Smith (Mid 116k) Everything that is said about Smith references how hard he is at the ball and what an ‘inside’ player he is, and all I would add is, ‘they are right’. Smith was taken at Pick 17 in the draft and picked up 13 disposals layed 3 tackles and kicked a lazy 4 goals if you don’t mind umpire. He’s still young at 18 (until May) and it is rare to see someone that young come into the AFL and be at the bottom of the packs, so I think Smith has something special. That said, I hope his game style doesn’t work against him when he attacks the ball against a bigger body and comes of second best, so hopefully his body holds up. Worth noting Clay’s high score was achieved despite being subbed off.
3) J Magner (Mid 94k) The bargain basement price tag should not put you off, Magner is an antagoniser who doesn’t mind getting in the face of his opponents, but I guess that also comes with being a mature age recuit at 23 years old. Mager picked up 23 disposals and kicked a couple of goals. His score of 102 is slightly inflated (by 10-15pts) as he got a few cheap free’s and one that resulted in a goal. Actually, his first two kicks were goals, with the ball not even making it back to the centre bounce. That said, don’t let it put you off, the boy can play and go at it as hard as anyone. Also worth noting that the Dee’s elevated him off the rookie list at the end of the pre-season..
4) T Mohr (Def 124k) The Bear is a big unit at 195cm and 98kg’s, I can’t see him smashing out a 150 any time soon, but because of his bigger body I feel he will handle the rigors of AFL a little better and be able to go body on body with his opponent. I also thought he showed pretty good poise for a big man. He picked up 16 disposals and layed 3 tackles and I’d suggest can play either full-back or centre half back. The Bear scored 86 in his first hit-out and suggest he has pretty good job security compared to some of his team mates and will probably deliver 60-90 most weeks.
5) J Giles (Def 126k) A big 199cm 101kg ruckman, I thought Giles held his own against Mumford particularly in the hit-out department. Mummy certainly had him covered around the ground but Giles was very solid in the ruck contests and finished with 12 disposals and a goal to his name. He’s not quite a Zac Smith style ruck but I’d suggest he’ll knock out the occasional hunge. That said, probably every SC team already has Giles, so will not go-on.
Here is the rookie data for you to analyse in your spare time:
R1 SC | SC Average | Games | Player | Pos | Price | Team |
104 | 104 | 1 | A Kennedy | Mid/Fwd | $113k | GWS |
102 | 102 | 1 | J Magner | Mid | $94k | MELB |
102 | 102 | 1 | C Smith | Mid | $116k | WBD |
100 | 100 | 1 | J McDonald | Mid | $106k | GWS |
88 | 88 | 1 | T Bugg | Def | $113k | GWS |
88 | 88 | 1 | J Giles | Ruck | $126k | GWS |
86 | 86 | 1 | T Mohr | Def | $124k | GWS |
85 | 85 | 1 | T Greene | Mid | $146k | GWS |
85 | 85 | 1 | T Milers | Fwd | $124k | STK |
80 | 80 | 1 | W Hoskin-Elliott | Mid | $181k | GWS |
80 | 80 | 1 | R Stanley | Fwd | $176k | STK |
79 | 79 | 1 | C Gutherie | Def | $184k | GEEL |
71 | 71 | 1 | J Redden | Ruck | $113k | PORT |
71 | 71 | 1 | C Wingard | Mid | $171k | PORT |
65 | 65 | 1 | J Mellington | Fwd | $170k | FREO |
62 | 62 | 1 | P Bower | Def | $157k | CARL |
62 | 62 | 1 | J Hombsch | Def | $113k | GWS |
59 | 59 | 1 | S Coniglio | Mid | $191k | GWS |
55 | 55 | 1 | A Hall | Mid/Fwd | $106k | GC |
55 | 55 | 1 | D Smith | Mid/Fwd | $131k | GWS |
50 | 50 | 1 | M Clarke | Def | $170k | COLL |
50 | 50 | 1 | B Ellis | Def | $126k | RICH |
49 | 49 | 1 | C Hampton | Mid/Fwd | $113k | GWS |
46 | 46 | 1 | B Smedts | Fwd/Def | $113k | GEEL |
46 | 46 | 1 | J Cripps | Fwd | $162k | STK |
44 | 44 | 1 | J Paine | Fwd/Def | $106k | COLL |
44 | 44 | 1 | A Tomlinson | Def/Fwd | $156k | GWS |
43 | 43 | 1 | J Tynan | Def | $106k | MELB |
40 | 40 | 1 | J Cameron | Fwd | $113k | GWS |
40 | 40 | 1 | J Townsend | Def | $113k | GWS |
35 | 35 | 1 | D Gorringe | Ruck | $192k | GC |
34 | 34 | 1 | D Shiel | Mid | $113k | GWS |
30 | 30 | 1 | S Morris | Def | $113k | RICH |
30 | 30 | 1 | T Dickson | Fwd | $106k | WBD |
28 | 28 | 1 | I Folau | Fwd | $124k | GWS |
24 | 24 | 1 | N Wilson | Fwd | $113k | GWS |
17 | 17 | 1 | J Boumann | Def | $113k | HAW |
16 | 16 | 1 | O Stephenson | Ruck | $106k | GEEL |
16 | 16 | 1 | D Tyson | Mid | $186k | GWS |
11 | 11 | 1 | P Seedsman | Mid | $113k | COLL |
6 | 6 | 1 | P Yagmoor | Def | $106k | COLL |
5 | 5 | 1 | H Cunningham | Mid | $94k | SYD |
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– Well 3/5 in my team isn’t bad
– Still not sold on C Smith, see how he goes this week
– Might have to bring in Mohr come round 3, probably for Lake. I want to hold onto Morris, Ellis and Clarke for now
Nice work BS!
What’s the go with the Big O?
Does this worry anyone running with 1-0-3 rucks?
Giles – 88
Redden – 71
Big O – 16
Total – 175
On a good SC day, Cox could outscore the total of all three. Ok it would be a very good day…
Any news on Magner’s ankle?
I have the first 6 rookies. Yeah!
traded saad-kennedy
lake-dempsey
mid- keeping coniglio and magner
Fwd- Keeping millera (85)
I know its not accurate but my supercoach gold projection says im going to get 2394 this week.
Got all but smith, still not to sure about him, had a great game against us but can’t see him kicking 4 goals a game. Thought McDonald was a bit stiff to nit get a mention BS but I suppose a suspension counted against him
If Brick has another day out this week, I’ll be dumping Ledger and jumping on the Brick express.
one to keep a eye on this week is Tommy couch if he get a game
anyone still got shiel in there team? and how do ppl think he will go after last weeek
I know you can’t reverse trades on the iPhone, are you able to reverse on the iPad in safari?
Mohr was a last minute decision and the last selected in my team. Definately built and played like your typical Full Back, and that is what really put me off. But it was evident in the last 1-2 Pre Season hitouts that he was gradually being let off the leash. Sydney game proved it, was great to see him actually getting off his opponent for a bit of a run, and linked up well with the others. And this is probably a sign of things to come, because I don’t think he is strong enough for a lock down role on a decent key forward. Will have to play on them yes, but he will have to hurt them going the other way. Might not score the 80+ every week, but if he is allowed to run off like the Syd game, he won’t be far off.
Slow day today so I’ll pose this one to you all: Is it leagal to have a public competition (Supercoach) whereby the rules on scoring are not fully disclosed to the public?
Great work BS
I like the format of the rookie list, scores etc
easy to read and very helpful
Keep up the good work boys
got 6 out of the top 7, dont have mcdonald but have the others
too late for the 1.0.3 ruck stucture? 🙁
Great data. I have just a little suggestion: put the data in to 4 categories, ie positions. easier to see who’s the top def/mid/fwd rookie and so on.
Otherwise great work.
Bugg and Mohr impressed me a lot with them as my only two rookie backs.
who do you think will score bigger points this week S Coniglio or C Wingard? i think coniglio may but not sure
Thumbs Up: J. Magner
Thumbs Down: C. Smith
any ideas on if kerrige from adelaide and pfieffer from port will be playing this week?
gonna be interesting with gws playing sunday and only knowing squads. :/
look like Dean Brogan and power along with Tom Scully may be coming back this week, all not on the injury list
http://www.gwsgiants.com.au/giants-injury-update-round-2.html
hartlett, sloane or kennedy.
feel free to comment guys. 🙂
I’m making a trade but not sure what combo to bring in.
Out: Lake, Clarke
In:
Thumbs up- Birchall, Paine
Thumbs down- Adcock (or Yarran or Suckling or Heppell), Mohr
If thumbs down comment out of the 4 what premo to bring in.
I’m thinking Adcock and Mohr because Mohr is better and has better JS then Paine
Great write up BS i always look forward to ya rookie reviews
I also wanna say this is my 3rd year in supercoach 2nd on this site and last year i was a bit shy and didnt realy have much knowledge of fantasy footy and didnt really comment on anything. I would only put my team up and ask for advice.
But now i feel that i have the knowlege to help others and give advice.I would like to thank Motts,BS,and Duck i think you guys run a excellent supercoach site and ive learnt alot about supercoach off you guys.and ive also learnt alot from other coaches on the site such as PA,OMEN,JUDDY,DEANO,OLLIE, and THC etc etc etc.
Ok now for my strategy for this week i wont be trading at all ill be persevering for another week with Ledger,Dickson and Wilson and ill be keeping an eye on the weekend for possible replacements Clay smith and Adam Kennedy if they have another good match they will be in.But for who i dont know yet.
Ok thats my rant and rave for this week guys Good Luck to all Coaches and GO BOMBERS………..
Team Name rd1 Score Overall Ranking
Dazza’s Allstars 2,137 26,945
thumbs up – sloane
thumbs down – kennedy
Do prices start flucuating after Round 2 or the end of Round 3? I’m pretty sure it is after three games – just checking… Cheers!
Great review!!
Quick Q guys…..
Mumford –> kreuzer (breakout year?)
Luke Parker –> Stanton (won’t get 180 weekly, but nice start, and likely price rise)
Nicely done big fella……………………Rusty who? 🙂
any thoughts would be helpful!
Thinking if i should do two trades and be aggressive early?
1 lake for mohr
2 brought for clay smith (push lids back to backline)
keep cash 0f about 536 k looking to buy pendles, sam mitch, or murphy rounds 3 or 4. Already have bugg,magner,sheild,mcdonald,kennedy,hall as rookies, plus other ie hampton,hombosch,ellis,giles redden,morris
thoughts welcome?
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i am tempted to see if Dickson gets named this wk, if not, i “may” trade him for Milera, the only thing stopping me is his JS.. can anyone give me more info on him and if he is likey to play over Saad? cheers guys..
If i burn 2 trades (Lake and Shiel) I could have this team of rookies….. Kennedy, Magner, Mohr, Giles, Bugg, Macdonald (6 of the top 7)
+ Redden, Hall, D Smith, Clarke, Ellis, Hampton (12 from the top 23 total)
thumbs up……why wait, get those 2 cows now then sit tight.
thumbs down…do nothing. (Lake and Shiel will come good)