For teams with draper. You’ll save $ but when draper scores 80 and grundy scores 130, please show me on your team where you’ll make up that 50 possible points. Moreover, you are wasting two trades at some point to get grundy in. So save the two trades and heartache now. Get the best in to start with, then trade hard to get the rest of the best
or when
Grundy scores 61 or 85 like he did in 2020 and draper scores 122 like he did in 2020. I”l just take those points as a bonus to the 60 p/game I generate already with saved $
or when
Grundy continues his 12 game ave of 107 and drops 150k after 8 weeks. I’ll sideways draper to him
Have to agree Dja. Draper average last year was 70…its only going in one direction as no 1 ruck. That means good price rise. What not having Grundy doesn’t show is what can be done with the $. As for the “two trades” argument, this will also apply to many other upgrade targets…Lloyd, Neale, Bont etc…we can’t start them all.
If Grundy is to gain $100k, he needs to average 139, Draper needs to average 89.
Appreciate the discussions on Grundy v Draper, it’s been plaguing me.
Definitely inclined to think the same at this stage, Wighty.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought I saw something about Collingwood wanting to heavily rotate Grundy Cox and Cameron due to longer quarters too? makes me more inclined to think Grundy is going down in price and draper will continue his rise.
Crouch just isn’t premo material. For a MID, his contested possession and clearance work are negligible – which is gonna frustrate the f*ck out of you as you watch him get 30 touches a NOT ton. Just an example, in the recent AAMI game he managed only 4 clearances (ROB had 7 lol) and got 24 touches; only 6 of which were contested (25%). Those deficiencies have always run through his game, which is why he’s never been able to average in 120~ territory. You’ve got 50k spare, so do yourself a favour and grab any proven premo of your liking.
Next one is Bolton. Not as averse to him as Crouch, but I just don’t think he’s cut out to be a high scoring SC inside MID. Played in AAMI as a pure inside MID but didn’t accumulate anywhere near enough to warrant selection – only 16 touches. Could have just been an off night in an inconsequential game, but I also think he lacks to body to be a contested ball winner.
If you’re really bullish on him, that’s fine. Crouch the bigger issue.
Thanks for the feedback GD, much appreciated! I actually originally had Sam Walsh in that spot instead of Crouch and had a 100k spare but after much umm’ing and ahh’ing changed to Crouch.
I take your points though make complete sense. If I don’t need any more $ for rookies I can just about go back to Walsh instead of Crouch and upgrade Bolton to Dunkley. Food for thought..
Flick Tyson, he won’t play this year. Did well in the practice and AAMI matches, but will come straight out for Cunnington/Anderson. Even if, by some miracle, he holds a spot, Simpkin, LDU, Cunnington and Anderson will all play on ball ahead of him.
You could axe on of your other mid-pricers and turn Tyson into Rowell/Cripps.
Noble seems to have faith in Tyson unlike ex coaches Scott and shaw. Tyson is a natural onballer that likes to go forward and kick a goal. I see him averaging over 80 easy.
Im a demons fan, he was solid at dees until Oliver and Petracca pushed him out.
By the time Petracca moved on ball Tyson had been gone for two years.
Even so, the Roos established MIDs (as weak as they may be) plus high draft picks in Powell and Phillips will get the nod ahead of Tyson.
Again, if he holds a spot it won’t be in a role conducive enough to SC. Just don’t see them giving him a healthy CBA load ahead of the aforementioned players.
Always liked him and wish he would get a proper run at it, but still a no from me.
Most teams typically have 5 or 6 core players that they rotate through the middle of the ground-the bench-forward. The core group are often supplemented with small forwads for short irregular periods and the core group members who can kick goals usually spend more time forward than on the bench.
Anderson, Cunnington, Simpkin, LDU are 4 of the Kanga’s core 5 or 6. Hayden, Thomas, Tyson, Stephenson are competing for the 5th and 6th spot (Powell & phillips are in training). Tyson is so far in front of the other 3 you can’t see them due to a mirage obscuring them.
The Kanga’s had their pouches burgled by the hawks and Tyson was one of few who gave 100%
I can’t see any reason why he wont be part of the core midfield group for the first 6 weeks at least and I agree with Razza that 83 is an easily achievable average for him.
8-weeks at 83 ave will make him 400k and an easy upgrade to a premo who had 1 bad game.
That’s how i see it. Good on you for providing your informative feedback. You are spot on. I believe that Tyson is a good pick for cash generation during first 6 or more rounds. I have him sitting at M6. Hardly any risk, if Tyson doesn’t pay off, can always downgrade him to a rookie. He is only 243k.
FWD: Danger, De Goey, Ziebell, Dow, Briggs, Rowe (Treacy, Waterman)
I think people are sleeping on Ryan a little, he averaged 107 last year while having to play shut-down defender. With Freo’s key defenders back he’ll be freed up to play his natural intercepting role more, and can see him going even bigger.
I can also see Crisp pushing up to a 105-110 average. With the new rules suiting half back flankers who love to run and carry, he’ll thrive. He also was huge last year to start the season before Howe got injured and he was then forced to play a little more defensive. He’s 27, right in his prime, super durable, and a good POD with low downside risk so I like him.
If Adams is named round 1 I will probably get him in my midfield, either for Lyons (straight swap) or for Oliver (less likely) and use the extra cash around the ground. I think Adams is going to go nuclear this season so definitely keeping an eye on how he is tracking. Sidebottom also another I may squeeze in if he is named round 1.
Ryan didn’t play as a lock down defender last year, but more so as the last line of defense out of the goalsquare. That position allowed him to take kick-ins and usually outpace and beat his oversized opponents to intercept and then distribute.
Yet to see him play with Hamling, Pearce and now Young, so the worry is how much they each eat into that unique game he developed last year. If that doesn’t phase you, np but point being his scoring last year was not that of pure “shut down defender” so don’t expect a dramatic increase in scoring. You’d be happy with 110~.
Cheers GD. Interesting points you make on Ryan and may have to re-think. If he can at least maintain his average I’d be happy, 107-110 is just fine for a DEF premo.
I’m not sure if you misread but I do have Neale in there haha. Not 100% sure if I agree that Dunkley is a must-have but he’s definitely a tempting option and F1 will be either him/Dangerfield/Sidebottom, so that’s another thing that may change closer to round 1.
Dunkley did look good but I’m just taking that AAMI series game with a grain of salt because there’s no way that Dogs midfield will dominate every week that same way. Melbourne’s midfield was depleted and their intensity was so low so I’m not sure how sustainable that dominance is once the real stuff starts. Also curious to see the Dogs midfield when Treloar is in and how they share the CBAs. So I’m just not completely 100% sold on Dunkley as a must have, but is still definitely a very strong option.
Lloyd I feel is slightly overs and that knee sprain is not what I want from an expensive defender. Feel there is value with the rule changes to benefit running defenders, I’ll grab Lloyd cheaper later.
I’m not set on my midfield I had Walsh in til this morning and swapped him too Rowell. Still love the look of brayshaw I’m torn here!
Unfortunately no ruckman put there hand up to rival GAWNDY. As much as I don’t want to looks like I have no choice.
Forwards I think I’m pretty happy with. Dow or Impey at F4 it’s a toss of the coin.
I have your top 3 mids with Brayshaw and Walsh M4-5 so I hear you.
I have changed many times, gone Gawn to Draper, upped Bray to Zerrett and added LDU or Taranto at M6 with a bit of tweaking. I want Zac but not instead of any of the top 3. Then it is which one of Bray/Walsh to keep if you go one down/one up at M4-5 which is what you have basically done ? And then even though Gawn to Draper is nearly $400k difference, I cannot bring myself to do it. Yes he will drop in price at some point, particularly if boundary throw in reductions remain, but he should smash it early so when do you or can you pick him up is then the question ?
In the end I always come back to the same top 5 mids and Grawndy !! I am also tempted to drop to 3 premo’s plus Clarke in defence (I have Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short) & go something like Neale, Oliver, MacRae, Merrett, Taranto & LDU in mids along with Grawndy but we will see,
Anyway we have similar issues and decisions, good luck with yours !
I normally go set and forget in the Ruck but trying something different/bold this year. After all, it’s just another position that needs upgrading same as a fwd or defender. Plenty of C options available to me.
12-15 keepers. Backs complete (or Young is last upgrade).
Light in the fwds but I think most of us are due to lack of rookies down back.
Walsh could yet become Rowell to give me another $50k to play with.
It’s allowed you a 5 deep + Hayden backline, so it could honestly pan out given the absence of DEF rookies and how juicy half back scores are looking this year.
As soon as Darcy gets back, Meek will either be second fiddle or potentially out the side all together though (Treacy probably holds to cover Lobb). You’re gonna need confirmation on Flynn getting the #1 ruck job at GWS to be safe.
Also, with running a rookie R2 you should be able to get Neale in.
Other than that, looking “different/bold” for sure lol. Best of luck, could be a masterstroke.
Thanks for the reply GD. I’ve had Neale in my side all pre-season but just changed it recently. I like the look of a complete back line (one part of the ground I don’t have to worry about). The extra $70k not taking Neale gives me more options elsewhere. The difference between him and say Zerrett is less than Zerrett to a rookie.
If Meek and/or Flynn play 1st ruck I’m gambling on that meaning a minimum of 70 points whereas that would be a ceiling for a rookie on other parts of the ground.
With the new rules I reckon distributors and running halfbacks could have some huge scores this year negating my lack of a 2nd ruck premo.
Hoping I don’t look like an idiot in 6 weeks!
Hi Stewy.
I agree with everything GD wrote.
That is very impressive backline! By far the best that I have seen this year.
They say fortune favours the brave.
I just couldn’t do it though. I tried a different approach last year with the rucks and failed hopelessly. I swore that I wouldn’t do that again. With your team you have shown the possibilities though. If it was a year to try the unusual and bold this would be it.
All the best.
Have a few plans B & C all the way to Z.
1. Merrett becomes Danger at M4 as insurance for my lighter forward line.
2. If defence rookies do rock up rd1, Merrett down to Cripps, use funds up upgrade HClark to a premium D4.
another option would be get in Stewart or Ridely, would probably get out danger, put Campbell forward, clark in mid and then upgrade a rookie somewhere.
don’t know if its worth it tho.
Oliver at M1 really limits your Captain options.
You have Grundy..
Gawn and Oliver play together
As do Bont and Dunkley.
I think having Neale or at least Steele would open up more options.
Food for thought anyway.
The other thing is your F2/3.
De Goey and Phillips are both unproven as premiums, and at their prices are Keepers. I would reduce your risk and,either keep just one or get a premium, and a best 22 mid pricer that will make some coin for your side.
Dusty and Daniher fit the bill nicely.
With the money saved, you maybe able to upgrade to another Captains option at M1/2.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
Ps I like the Merrett and Cripps picks, just not sure they are reliable Captain options yet.
First team that doesn’t feature Lloyd and Danger but feels the most balanced it has all pre-season and feel like I can get those guys cheaper. Had been trying to ignore Cripps and Rowell but the value just seems too hard to ignore.
A few queries I do have are:
Stick with Stewart or go a Ridley/Short?
Clark or Fantasia in DEF? (feel like Fantasia has better JS but Clark all the talent in the world)
I still worry about Beveridge and Dunkley but SURELY this guy is BEST 22?!?!
Phillips to breakout at the Hawks? Yes!?
FWD
Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Brockman, Warner (Rowe, Treacy)
$222,300K ITB
Keen to hear any thoughts on my strategy. Ideally I’d like to spend a bit more of my reserve (probably in FWD’s), but I like the look of Phillips and the only logical upgrade I can see would be Phillips -> Martin
The only M5 worth getting without completely ruining your team is Cripps or Rowell so depends if you rate them. For Cripps you would have to get Williams in D4 and take Phillips out, move caldwel to M2 + change Bruhn to a 123k rookie. Rowell would mean you keep Bruhn. Your team looks good though
hey gents,
had Lloyd, Neale and Danger in from the beginning, and just decided to start without all 3. Should I just give up now, or there is life after…?
I would prefer to only rely on 1 on field rookie in defence.
If your running 4 Premo’s deep in defence. I would probably go Young, as long as this doesn’t leave you short for must have rookies like Campbell.
The reason I like Young slightly over Clark is his role is quite secure.
With Atkins playing in Defence the Cats back six seem pretty settled.
J Clark may start on a wing this week, where he plays when Duncan’s back I’m not too sure ?
I’m still starting him as I believe he has the talent to average 25+ points more than he’s priced at.
Priced at 45 should average 70+ surely.
Couple thoughts on what to do (if needed) with the extra cash below:
1/. Brodie Smith > McDonald or May @ D4 to make that 4 premos in DEF
2/. Martin > Danger but I feel like either choice is solid
3/. Brayshaw > Parker, Gaff etc.
The reason I have picked Brayshaw & Smith is because the rest of the team feels very safe so I’d like for them to be my POD’s, unsure if they’re too risky.
Another thought I’ve had is to downgrade Grundy to a rookie and take Danger & Dusty or take another premo @ D4 whilst holding onto Smith. Or even picking up another premo midfielder.
G’day Dave
I reckon Brodie Smith out. Trade up to Ridley or down to H Young. Both are going to benefit hugely from new rules thus year.
Danger or Dusty us a toss up for me. Don’t think you can go too wrong either way but if I was forced to choose I’d go with the younger bloke who had an uninterrupted pre-season.
Can’t count how many changes I have made to this team at this point I feel that nobody’s spot in my team is fully safe just yet. would love to hear thoughts.
DEF
Lloyd, laird, Daniel, Clark, Jones, Koschitzke
Gould and Tommy Highmore
MID
Neale( The one I’m most not sure about) Steele, Oliver, macrae, Merrett, Green, Powell, Gulden
bianco, durdin and brockman
RUCK
Gawn, Grundy
Meek
FWD
Dunkley, Ziebell, Daniher, bergman, Rowe, scott
treacy and waterman
$75,300 left in the bank.
Im not to sure about Neale Right as of now. I think he has Sydney first up which play a pretty tight tag on him.
not sure if I should go Daniher, Impey or dow either
again would love to hear feedback.
cheers coaches
SPP has been playing as a pressure forward for a few seasons now.
I don’t think he would of been taking any of Butters Mid time anyway.
My 2c on Butters.
He reminds me a heap of young Jade Gresham. Fantastic speed, Tough at the ball and great forward craft. They both look amazing for stints in the Midfield.
I’m just not sure Butters or Gresham have the body shape ( yet ) to contest with the some of the bigger mids going around. Most of Ports Mids aren’t big guys except maybe Wines. With this in mind.I think Port may use the bigger bodies of Mead ( 193cm / 98 kg ) or Drew ( 188cm / 78kg ) at some stage around the stoppage this year.
This makes me suspect ,like Gresham, Butters will spend most of his time on the forward flank with some bursts through the middle.
I think he will probably still average high 80’s to low 90’s
Priority to get Gawn in by round 6 for Hunter who will hopefully be $300k, Meek/Flynn downgrade for $150k via Treacy and downgrade Impey/Down/ Campbell for another $200k. Other priorities will be getting in Dangerfield and Lloyd by round 10. I think my structure can work if Cripps, Rowell and Taranto can all average 105 and there is 2 rookies rucks available each week for the first 6 rounds.
This is super risky.
Firstly,none of your R2/3 guys have rock solid JS.
This could go tits up very fast.Its happened to me before.
Grundy is actually pretty fairly priced this year, theres very little doubt he wont be in the top two Rucks. This makes him a must have and was therefore, one of my first picked. I know your looking to try something different. Don’t 😉
Trust me its really hard to trade in players that rarely ( if ever) dip under $600k.
There seems to be enough mid and forward rookies so I’m not sure you need to bat so deep in those positions. (F3-6 Impey Dow and Campbell )
Lastly on Taranto. I owned him last year and was less than impressed. Pre Byes he’d scored respectably with..
88
111
126
92
Buying him around the Byes, He scored..
69
61
107
76
69
72
65
Ok Taranto may have had a hard time with Hub life.
I don’t care . Some of these games he had 25+ touches. I watched him butcher the ball, Clanger after clanger.
He will have to be 300% better, to even start looking like a premium mid.
My advice would be to dump Taranto. Move Campbell to the Mids.
Replace Impey / Dow with Rookies like Bergman, H Jones
( if named ).
Then I would get in Grundy to R2
It the very least, get in Draper at least he’s best 22.
Sorry. I just realised you have Grundy and No Gawn.
Get in Draper for sure then.
The chances of turning a basement priced rookie R2 into Gawn are close to nil.
At least Draper has a chance of getting past $5o0K . Best case Max drops to $650K and you only need one upgrade.
Much appreciated on the advice. I can’t help but think we’re losing easy money but not getting in 2 of the rookie rucks at the start of the season. I’d be amazed if 2 of Flynn, Meek and Hunter don’t make $200k by round 6-7 and that then gives me many more options heading into the next part of the season.
I’ll admit that starting all 3 of Cripps, Rowell and Taranto is a risk, however could also be the trick that gets me ahead of the pack if they can be around the 100-105 mark, given that is greater than where they are priced at.
Taranto especially has the potential to breakout this year, high draft pick, 5th year in the AFL, 74 games. Average has increased from 66 > 88 > 102 before his injury affected year last year (84), so there’s no reason why he couldn’t challenge a 110 average this year going on the same trend.
Other first round picks, taken in the same draft as Taranto, that increased their average in their fourth year include Mcgrath, McCluggage, Setterfield, Simpkin, Perryman, Florent & Berry.
Thanks for the feedback, think I’m going to head into the season with this. Might have to minimally shift around to account for rookies, but otherwise seems solid.
DEF:
Laird, Stewart, Ridley, Williams, Young, J Clark (Briggs, Koschitzke)
Big no to Cameron. All the thumbs up are ridiculous. Would only pick one of cripps and taranto. U have taranto but are full y aware that might need to be upgraded at some point. If he scores 105 he’s a great pick, but when your team is complete he’ll probs need an upgrade. Cripps has the same negative potential. Could be wasting 3-4 trades for bo reason
Would love some feedback, fairly happy with the structure but I had to pick quite a few 102k rookies to get all these top tier premos in and I’m left with almost no bank. The forward line is yuck but I’m not really loving any of the premo options down there.
Yeah, such a small bank isn’t ideal – especially if there’s a rookie I miss and need to correctively trade for.
I can currently swing Clark back with Sharp and Brockman fwd with Scott so there is a bit of potential cover for rookies if some aren’t named.
Clark would probably be the one I’d downgrade if I had to switch up some of the rookies – going him to Dow or Impey (swing Campbell mid) could also potentially work.
All or nothing betting against the established dominance of rucks. Will either spectacularly fail or succeed. Either way, too many years of plodding in the middle or back of a large pack.
Betting on:
Rise of the defender as the scoring hub – including as captain options
Betting against defenders who are actually midfielders
The cheap rookies crowding our mid bench are all teaks
Ruckman will decline and I will be able to get the best 2 later
Only playing rookies with decent js
Of the options I have rejected
Clark – think Duncan takes his spot
Jordan – think Viney takes this
Meek – think Darcy takes this
Hunter – Ryder takes this
Henry – maybe has tenure, but his scoring worries me
I like the potential js of Cox and Cahill, but I am not sure they will make 150k
Bruhn- it’s GWS.
Gulden- maybe replace Downie, if selected. Think Fownie gets pushed out by Wingard and/or Titch.
I know it’s easy to float teams like this and then fold when the season actually starts, but I am genuinely going to run this team (or something extremely close, depending on selections).
Expecting a lot of TD, but it certainly doesn’t look the same!
Lloyd and danger to go 130 plus first few weeks and remind people why they are essential. Looks like macrae and dunks will be keen to show why they are top “dogs” too. I’ve had to pass on dow impey and daniher to fit these in , but who is really going to finish with them at the end of year. Only midpricer I’ve gone is taranto – he’ll average 105 but hopefully more. I’ll upgrade around my shit rookies and will end up ok
Not sure whether to go Petracca or Bont for M2 at this point, which one do you guy think would do better out of the two?
Also any other advice you may have (except anything about the Grawndy combo because I’ve explained my reasons enough for not doing it), please feel free to comment 🙂
Why have Draper?
Hunter will match his output for the 8-weeks that you need him to and you could have flynn or fullarton at R3
You could use the 250k saved to turn a speculative young into a keeper stewart
or upgrade a couple of rookies to wildcards like fantasia, Drew,Harmes
Well Ratten did recently state that Marshall may come back in either Rd.2 or 3. Only going to get a game or two from Hunter. So I’d put Flynn and maybe even Fullarton ahead of Hunter at R2.
But that being said……
Flynn I know will game more game, but coming off an injury (even minor) is likely to affect his score. Might be someone I can safely put at R3 and gain me some extra cash, but I’m in no way willing to risk him at R2.
If Fullarton plays he’ll be sharing ruck duties with either or both McInerney and Smith, with McInerney I’m assuming will be the main ruckman.
If I HAD to pick a rookie at R2, it would probably be out of Flynn and Treacy (who should be a lock in Freo’s side until Lobb returns from injury)
But I would never trust a rookie who has never played a game of AFL, to start at any time of the year at R2.
Back to your question of why Draper is in my side. He already has some experience up his sleeve, and will be taking the ruck duties pretty much by himself now that Bellchambers is gone. He’s a big lad too for a ruck at 203cm, so he should get plenty of hitouts, and he’s also not bad with possessions and moving around the ground too. There’s a reason why the Saints wanted him. I think he’ll take his game to the next level this season.
His average I think will be at least around the 90-95 mark. As long as him and Gawn are consistently getting at least 220-30 between them, that’s a win for me. I don’t expect to have him all season. Unless he’s averaging 100-110+, my plan will be to upgrade him to Grundy once he’s reached his peak.
Dja…Hunter to play for 8 weeks and match Draper ? Big call for someone who has not played an afl game, and has Marshall AND Ryder both probably only a few week away. I’m betting that after 8 rounds, Draper who is only going to score more in his no 1 ruck role, will be 500 pts ahead of Hunter.
I’m having a tough time starting GAWNDY. Is anyone else here starting a different optionatt R2.. is Gawn overs? Yes his a Captain’s choice each week is he still not far to pricey? Grundy I just feel will drop off no real statistic to back this up purely a hunch. I think Cox and Cameron both play more than previous seasons and can only hurt.. I really wanted to see another option put there hand up in the AAMMI but wasn’t too be . Let’s get some discussion going please
G’day Maverick, i am personally set on Gawndy, however i believe the only worthwhile options to replace either would be Draper or O’Brien (with a big preference toward O’Brien).
There are both over priced due to last years scaling to get enough SC points p/game and, both will both lose scoring opportunities due to the rule changes reducing ball ups and throw ins (15% reduction in aammi)
They will still be the top 2 rucks in supercoach but their averages will be 10-20 lower
That’s a statistics analysis derived opinion NOT a budget ruck shopping dream
Marks & Kicks increased over previous season aves (marks by 20%) they are both multi-point scoring actions and points are always limited to 3,300
Less sympathy points for rucks who had 40 hitouts but only 3 to advantage
Still young, he had a hard time last year. He is a Captain option almost every week. I think he is floor priced and a shoe in to finish top 2 Rucks.
Not only that , this is the sealer. He plays every game. How many Rucks do that ?
Now Max.
Yes he’s over priced. Yes he can pick up the odd injury.
He is also the highest scorer in SC when on the park.
In a game where the Captain scores double. For your Captain, you would want the guy who scores the most right ?
Also… this is the sealer for me.
The Dee’s first 6.
Freo – Meek
Saints- Hunter
GWS – Flynn
Geelong – Stanley
Hawks – Big boy
Richmond – Nank.
Lets face it Gawn will murder the first three.
160+ is not out of the question.
The next 3 aren’t much better.
Lock in 135+
If your not on Gawn as your Captain for those first few rounds.
Well good luck catching up.
Find a way to start both.
They are both great picks on their own merit.
I think I am pretty well locked in with Gawn especially with the fixture he has early, juicy! It’s Grundy I am just so unsettled with atm. It would have been nice to have been atleast one more AAMMI game to get a read on him v Draper and probably ROB. For now GAWNDY is locked and loaded.
Grundy has a 12 game ave of 106 or 109 ( 1 cant remember which)
“He had a hard time last year” is a vague response to a very significant fact.
When every other ruck benefited from scaling why did his last 12 games deliver an ave under 110?
If a 600k+ player ended season 2020 with a 12 game ave that was 14 points higher than his 2020 season ave we’d all have him locked into whatever position he played.
yet a 600K+ player whose 12 game ave was 14 points lower than his season ave is ignored as a massive risk?
I’ve been nervous about Grundy for a while it’s just no one else put there hand up in the AAMI and screamed pick me. Draper is a consideration but not overly confident he can generate the $$$. His that awkward price id love him too be 80-100k less like a Stef.
Starting too see a few more teams running a Flynn hunter meek at R2 . Whether they do come lockout is a different story. Can’t say I have the plums for that.
Not really weendog. I prefer a ruckman whose not going to share the duties. Need Vardy out of the picture. Nicnat just doesn’t get the minutes I’d like
I reckon Wighty might have Gawn and Draper and 3-4 other Essendon players.
He is always helpful with advice when it comes to Essendon players…..and with no bias either….LOL
Quite right on Gawn/Draper….allowed me to get Laird at D2.
As for how many bombers in my team, Zerrett, Heppell, Caldwell, Draper, and Daniher…lol.
Gotta say my byes look great already.
Maverick, Call me a Goose but I am with you on this one!
I am Going Ballistic and flying into the Danger Zone with the following ruck setup: Gawn, Hunter (Flynn). With one of Fullarton or Treacy on fwd bench.
Gawn is almost certainly more overpriced than Grundy but he is still the most likely to top score and be perma-captain each week. No doubt Grundy is a Top Gun and could avg around 130 but gotta look at the value and scoring potential of the whole team across all lines. Given the rule changes, premo rucks look likely to take a points hit, while running defenders and even key forwards look like benefitting. The 550k I save on Grundy let’s me run with only one onfield rookie in defence and an extra premo forward or midfielder. My starting team will have 13-14 likely keepers instead of 11-12.
If Grundy avgs 130 and Hunter 75 then I still make up these points on other lines. Meanwhile, Hunter and Flynn have huge potential to skyrocket in value faster other rookies. I feel the need. The need for speed!
The risk is if they Don’t play at least 5-6 games. Sure, Hunters JS could be short lived but Flynn looks as safe as any rookie. When I trade one out, I can swing Fullarton or Tracey to R3. Also, I have Briggs sitting on my def Bench as a dpp loophole. But if Flynn gets rested/injured then Briggs probably plays anyway. I spread the risk because I have 3 ruck rookies. Also, Because I have extra keepers on other lines already, I am not overly concerned about having to eventually burn an extra trade or two for a premo R2.
So if I am not leaking points, possibly even scoring better, and increasing team value, then it is a risk versus reward trade off that I am willing to take.
I might crash and burn, but at least will be a fun ride.
As Chameleon suggested elsewhere, hope should not get in the way of logic but I think there is sound logic here, along with a healthy dose of risk and luck.
FD says to base your structure around the best available rookies. Rookie rucks have better scoring/price potential than most other rookies.
The biggest risk here is whether they play enough games to get to their max price. Indications are the Flynn will get a good run but Hunter is less certain given Marshall and Ryder could both be back in a few weeks. Because of that risk I have both Fullarton and Treacy on my fwd bench to swing in if Hunter and Flynn go out. That would curtail their earning but mitigates the risk of any donuts.
In theory (only), you can then upgrade to premo R2 sooner than you would be able to upgrade your def line and stuck with onfield rookie defender longer.
So yes it is risky, but I do think there is sound logic behind it.
Final word of warning: : once you put a rookie R2 in your line up and see what a great difference it makes to the rest of your line-up, it will be difficult to come back down from the ledge. So be sure you are prepared that it could all go horribly wrong. But you never know, the view from the ledge could be worthwhile!
I’d say Taranto is the “safe” pick here Dja he’s shown his ceiling, looks to have a decent role and GWS should win games.
LDU has plenty of upside and his game is built nicely for SC he just hasn’t had the opportunity yet but his time is here he’s at that age and is a bull
If you haven’t already gone with too many risks else where I think LDU is worth a shot. I’ve uhmed and arghed over LDU myself.
Yeah tough one NDD. The shinboners are in for a tough year plenty of losses usually resulting in a few less points shared there way. Still really like the LDU pick but that’s probably some bias coming in from a north supporter
Here goes. A little emphasis on players I think will benefit from rule changes, longer games and less rotations
Defenders
Laird, Short, Houston, Clark, Kositchke, Highmore (Murray, Chugg)
Mids
Bont, Zerrett, Cripps, Rowell, Taranto, B Hill, Jordon, A Scott, (Brockman, Downie, Saunders – for Captains Loophole – Hawks play 5 of first 6 on a Sunday or later)
Forwards
Dangerfield, Dunkley, Martin, Phillips, Ziebell, Rowe, (Treacy, Waterman)
Rucks
Gawn, English (My big tip to close the gap on Grundy..) (Hunter)
Way too much risk for my liking, having clarke and clark as well as wines, mcluggage, taranto all quite risky…. Whereas Greene and De Goey are very risky even as individual picks.
Why is nobody picking English?? The Gawn Grundy combo is on the decline now…
English looks to finally be at that level he could sustain a year of form, has an absolute gun injury free midfield around him and his practice match looked promising.
TU – J Clark at D5 (with Laird, Daniel, Stewart, H Young & one onfield rookie) and T Phillips at F2 (with Dunkley, Ziebell, Caldwell & 2 onfield rookies) and $90K
OR
TD – Downgrade J Clark for another rookie (so 2 onfield rookies in backline) and upgrade T Phillips to Danger, with maybe $5k
Is having one premium and one rookie better than 2 midpricers?
Def : laird Daniel short Docherty young jaith (Briggs Highmore)
Mid : bont zerret danger cripps j.clark Campbell powell (gulden brockman downie )
Rick : Gawn Grundy (reeves)
Fed : dunkley phillips Zieball daniher frederick warner (Bergman Rowe).
Briggs to swing with Fantasia if a defender goes down which I just realised I don’t have in forward line ( think I got him in fantasy) anyway might turn Briggs to butt or whoever is named. Reeves loophole.
Remaining Bal : $29 800.
A few midprices not sure on and missing a couple of Uber prems ( the price of going with grawndy.
Thoughts would be appreciated
To be honest after posting this I had a read of some other teams in particular stewy the swans team if u remember that one ( flynn on field). I’m not particularly a strong trader his guns and rook strategy seems easier to manage and quicker to upgrade to a full prem team which I’ve never been able to do. Won’t be copying that’d be pointless but definitely starting a rook ruck on field and probably five changes cash permitting. Also I gotta say I really enjoy reading the comments of some of the regulars on this site. You being one of them.
I’ve been busy today but following up on the stewy’s flynn on field team. I think downgrading Gawn to Grundy should allow me to replace two on field rooks with Dow and daniher one in mid one in fwd. And then hoping laird or Lloyd to doch will allow me Walsh to bont. Anyway I think tonight I’ll give it a try. Good luck.
C. Daniel
J. Short
E. Hughes
R. Bonner
C. Jiath
J. Clark
J. Koschitzke
L. Jones
I have gone with a unique team to say the least. I’ve gone with potential break out players this year and grundy, I don’t think is worth the price atm. Have at it
MIDS
M. Bontempelli
S. Walsh
M. Rowell
J. Sinclair
L. Shiels
L. Sholl
B. Sier
P. Dow
W. Phillips
T. Powell
C. Downie
RUCKS
M. Gawn
M. Pittonet
J. Treacy
FWD
J. De Goey
T. Phillips
I. Rankine
J. Ziebell
B. Campbell
C. Durdin
J. Daniher
J. Rowe
Ooof, that’s a no from me. Sorry, Angus. Way too many SC-irrelevant players and unnecessary PODs just based off of AAMI scores. I’ll run through em’ line by line:
DEF
Daniels, Short, Jiath and Clark are all solid picks, but Bonner and Hughes are just not SC material. Scored well in the AAMI game, but that won’t carry through the season especially since they both play in settled back sixes. Flick both of them.
MID
Shiels is on the way down and only popped off on ball in the AAMI game because Titch and O’Meara were out- not a viable SC pick. Sinclair’s an interesting one, but shouldn’t be your M4. If you’re set on him it should be at M5/6. Might also be a year early on Sholl; kid’s going to be a gun, but there’s already too many accumulators in the Crows midfield that’ll restrict his service. Personally didn’t like the look of Sier as he was divvying up CBAs with Daicos and Elliot (10 a piece) and Adams is set to return, he’d need a better CBA load to justify 313k imo.
RUC
The Saints second fiddle rucks in Hunter and McKernan flattered Pittonet. He racked up 37 HOs and still barely tonned. Doesn’t do enough around the ground, look elsewhere.
FWD
De Goey and Phillips are good picks, but Rankine’s same deal as Sholl and also injured, line through him.
Again, don’t base your selections off of who scored well in the AAMI games; it’s a tiny sample size and nowhere near close to game day conditions. The AAMI scores from guys like Shiels, Bonner and Hughes will probably be their highest for the year lol.
Don’t feel you need to cram your team with mid-pricers. There’s nothing wrong with rookies on-field, you need them and a handful will actually score well relative to their price. By going for very few actual premos you’ll severely limit your captaincy options each week. Looking at your team, Gawn and Bont are probably the only two you could safely chuck the VC/C on – that’s an issue.
Anyway, re-think those picks and have another crack.
Good on ya for deliberately creating a very different and unique team. History tells us that nailing multiple potential breakouts is unlikely to be successful. You can recover from a couple of misses but too many will leave you unable to generate enough cash and not enough trades to upgrade.
Maybe consider concentrating your risk in the area you think there is the most upside , I.e. All value picks in the fwd line, or a rookie R2. But balance this with safer picks on the other lines. Good luck mate!
My Dad has locked the cellar and told me to lay off the turps this week. So, while I am doing that, I have finalised my team.
LLoyd Laird Daniel Lukosious Clark Walker (c loop) Briggs/Koschitzke
Oliver Bont Merrett Danger Heppell Powell Sharp Downie Ralphsmith/Brockman/Gulden
Gawn Draper Flynn
Martin Heeney Caldwell Ziebell Daniher Rowe Warner/Treacy
$178.6k cash which I am happy about…allows me lots of options during first few rounds. I like that I actually have three ruck rookies (including Briggs). Main headache was Heppell or Rowell…Heppell will generate more $.
Rookies subjective of course but reckon I have lots of cash to be generated.
Now…where is that goonbag I had hidden under the bed !!!???
…..and on a more serious note;
IMO there is a little bit of contradiction with personal selections and ruck selection comments, ie comments about which rookie rucks and why,…and yet we choose Short and Clark.
Let’s take a step back and try not to be too clouded with our hopes that we forget logic, of which both are always controlled by luck anyway.
Hope, logic and luck. That pretty much sums up SuperCoach.
Need all 3. You quite rightly suggest that logic should outweigh hope. I do agree. But to win you gotta take risks to make yourself a POD to the rest of the pack. Might work, might not, but there will be a large peloton of very similar teams if we all apply the same logic.
Once the games start and we have real data, then logic plays a greater role in our trade decisions. But for now fortune may also favour the brave.
Leaning towards Dusty and Braeden, only because Danger stated it was gonna take him a couple of weeks to get to full fitness. But don’t know if I should take the risk of not having him from the start. Any suggestions?
Feels weird starting the year without Oliver, or Macrae but they’ll come into the side in good time, in defence I was choosing between Ridley, Short and Howe for Def 3 & 4. Forwards are light on for premiums and Dunkley will come in as soon as I can get him in. I’ll adjust the rookies as debut news comes out over the next week or so. I could turn Daniher into a minimum price rookie and then turn Dow into De Goey, but I really don’t trust that De Goey will finally turn into the consistent A-lister he could be.
Hey boys and girls, would love a little feedback on the team, constantly changing it up but finally found something I like. This is the team with $37.5k left in the bank.
DEF: R.Laird, C.Daniel, T.Stewart, J.Short, J.Clark, J.Koshitzke (L.Jones and T.Highmore)
Team’s not looking bad at all for a newbie. There’s a couple of worries though.
Gould I don’t think will be getting much game time, at least not earlier on in the year. Also not too sure about Wehr too, but I might be wrong. I have heard things about him, but I don’t think he played in the pre-season games.
Probably want to look at rookies like Lachie Jones, Kieran Briggs (who you already have in your forward line), and Denver Grainger-Barras. Could even put someone like Jordan Clark or Hayden Young who look like they’re ready to raise the game up a level or two. I know it might be like what most people are picking, but unfortunately cash cows and rookies in that area are in very short numbers right now.
Rest of your defenders look fine (Love the Ryan-Laird-Stewart starter, very different)
Midfield is looking looking pretty sweet, as are your rucks. That includes the rookie selections there too.
Interesting forward setup, going 3 premos (exact same as mine actually) and the rest are all rookies. Pretty much the same setup as your defence. Not sold on Waterman getting a lot of game time, same with Brockman (even though I have him on the bench currently). Haven’t heard heaps about Henry, so I’m not in a place to say anything on him right now. Wouldn’t hurt to turn one of them though into a cash cow like Ziebell or Caldwell, who’ll have much better security in keeping their spots in their respective teams. They should make you some decent money before the byes come along, then turn them into a Dangerfield or another forward premo.
Although as well, having one guy in your side that’s not playing creates the option for the captain loophole.
So yeah, I think in the end it’ll come down to picking the right rookies come Round 1. Keep the cash-cow options in mind as well, especially in the defence. But going only premos and rookies could work well for you too, it’s different from what most people are going for. If successful enough, you could end up having a stellar year with a really good rank.
A couple of things to think about: Sidebottom – calf injury 2 weeks out from Rd 1, will he be right to go?? For mine he’s a risk, go to Dunkley/Danger.
Def rookies – Do you have a plan in place if Wehr and/or Briggs don’t get named Saturday night?
If you have the cash find a way to get Campbell in fwd or mid. High price rookie but will play and will make you cash.
Something a bit different here. A TU/TD for two different sides.. one running GAWNDY the other team is 3 rookies rucks but gives me some nice premiums! I think the rookie rucks will rocket in price IF they play.
Any advice and criticism is welcome on either side .. Bench rookies are just ya standards so gonna leave them off to shorten the post.
TU:
DEF: Laird Daniel Short Clark Jones sharp
MID: Neale Oliver MacRae Merrett Rowell Dow Campbell Powell
RUCK: GAWNDY
FWD: danger Dunkley Ziebell Bergman Rowe Brockman
Bank $70k
TD:
DEF: Laird Daniel Stewart short Docherty Jones
MID: Neale Oliver Bont Merrett brayshaw Rowell Powell Gulden
RUCK: meek Flynn (hunter)
FWD: Dunkley dusty Phillips Ziebell Campbell Warner
Hi all, not long now, this is my second draft and I don’t know how I feel about the team I’ve made so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Stewart, Kosi, L.Jones, Highmore (Briggs, A.Fyfe)
MID: Neale, Oliver, Z.Merrett, Cripps, Rowell, Powell, Mcneil, Downie (Jordan, Anthony Scott, Gulden)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Treacy)
FWD: Danger, Dunkley, Dusty, Campbell, Rowe, Warner (Brockman, Waterman)
$12,700 in the bank
Cheers!!
I have the same F1 and F2, and I don’t think there’s an issue with it. Much more money to make in the FWD line it seems to start this season than on any other line at the moment, so I think you can afford to sit on premo FWDs more so than in other positions
Hello everyone,
Happy last Sunday without football!!
Made few changes from the last team I’ve published.
Heavier on the MID premos at the expenses of a premo FWD or a 4th premium-like DEF.
Forward I’m really not fussed by anyone other than Danger and Marshall at the moment, I am banking on getting them both when Marshall is back and Danger gets a bit cheaper.
59,400$ left, which is probably a touch too much?
R. Laird, J. Ridley, C. Daniel,
J. Clark, L. Jones, J. Koschitzke
(T.Highmore, J.Wehr)
L. Neale, J. Steele, C. Oliver,
M. Bontempelli, Z. Merrett,
B. Campbell, T. Powell, E. Smith
(C. Downie, E. Gulden, A. Scott)
M. Gawn, B. Grundy ( J. Treacy)
J. Dunkley, D. Butler, J. Ziebell,
J. Daniher, T. Fullarton, H. Jones
( J. Rowe, T. Brockman)
I had Oliver out of my team to start the season for a while, mainly because of quite a tough run of opponents for Dees’ MIDs.
But from my (not so long) experience, it doesn’t seem to matter who the Uber Premo MIDs play against, they mostly score well enough for their price anyway (even if they play against a tagger, now and then).
I also saw some threads about whether it makes sense to start the season with Gawn or Grundy and 2 out of Meek, Hunter, Flynn/Briggs.
When you look at Gawn match-ups in Rounds 1, 2, 3 – Meek, Hunter, Flynn/Briggs/Mumford – I wouldn’t be surprised, if he averaged close to 150.
My point is that Gawn & Grundy is the top lock & load combo and Gawn & Oliver is the second best, to start the season, in my opinion.
So yeah I’m starting Oliver (but I’m also going with Stewart as D3, most likely).
Hey everyone, please TU or TD this team. Have messed around with it for ages but I think it looks solid now. I’m positive on rookies except benches.
Def: Lloyd, Laird, Daniel, Short, Clark, Kos (*Briggs, Highmore)
Mid: Neale, Oliver, Macrae, Merret, Rowell, Powell, Downie, Gulden (Berry, Brockman, Scott)
Ruck: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
For: Dunkley, Ziebell, Impey, Campbell, Warner, Rowe (Jones, Treacy)
Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Warner, Scott (Bergman, Rowe)
95,000 remaining
Have played around with swinging Clark mid and bringing in Young. Not sure if worth it.
Not sold on Cripps having the year he used to. Think Sloane has potential to sit at M8 now fit after last year (someone has to get the ball out their midfield)
Phillips seems a risk to me as not sold on all the hype.
Also looked at Llyod to Young and then upgrade all of Phillips, Cripps and Sloane. Leaves one less keeper though which is a worry when starting rucks as is.
Cripps should improve but tbh a lot of people believe walsh will be better.
Most of the thumbs down will be the ruck, I don’t actually mind the principle of two cheaper options, even starting rookies, so long as you have a clear escape plan. Trading out both to bring in a star makes sense especially with the low scores in the ruck from AAMI. I highly suspect we’re all gonna get burned by overpriced rucks this year.
Nope, that’s not my big problem with your team, even with Hunter’s potential team spot being less than Fullerton’s.
What kills your team for me is taking that brave risk in the rucks and taking onboard all that death or glory attitude to pick… Jelly and Sloane.
so now my defence is ridley, stewart, short, briggs koschitzke, highmore (de koning, fyfe) – is that better? i’m having trouble with defence without messing with other lines and i don’t really want to do that 🙁
looking to bring williams and lloyd back in within the first couple of weeks
Please can someone help justify why fullarton will play all of the games mcstay is set to miss (about 6 rounds), when daniher is clearly the second ruck and brisbane don’t need a third 199cm tall in the farward line. Plus i feel fullarton will score 60 on a good day and 30-40 the rest of the time. Its more if he plays his scoring potential sucks.
Been thinking of trying to get some breakout candidates this year but had a new thought for just backing in the guns so some quick advice on this would be great.
Interesting team, a lot of risks/ mid pricers though and not enough premos for my liking.
Could argue you are taking a decent sized risk on 7 players in your starting squad which IMO is far too high (Duggan, Rowell, Taranto, Green, Butters, Phillips, Caldwell) with a couple more that are slightly less risky but still unsure on in regards to SC scoring (Ziebell, Walsh, Cripps, J Clark).
If you are happy with taking this many risks all at once then go ahead, but personally I would upgrade a few of these guys to premos and downgrade a few to rooks. I do love your rucks and some of your PODs
Have been listening to the players talk about the extra time on ground , rotation changes and rule change. Have decided I am not picking any player with a history of injury no matter how good they are.
I feel by round 6/7 there will be a lot of soft tissue injuries and older injury affected players may feel the pinch.
Alright, i think I’m finally settled! Rookies are all placeholders atm but I’m hear for any advice! Feel free to be harsh if necessary 🙂
$28,800k in the bank
With the money left over from the second option I can upgrade Rowell > Cripps. This leaves the midfield as follows: Neale, Satan, McRae, Merrett, Cripps/Rowell.
Only $1,100 in the bank though
Every year im a Gawndy lock and throw away the key kinda guy, but its bugging me this year with the possible rule change effects & now Flynn confirmed R1 starter..what to do?
TU: Gawn & Flynn (hunter)
TD: In Gawndy, we trust.
Getting cold feet on Walsh. Worst case I buy him if he hits the ground running. The extra $90k can assist with a backline mid-pricer or getting up to Oliver
Don’t worry about byes unless your trying to win SuperCoach Australia , if you drop a game over the byes in a league it won’t matter that much if you get early wins IMO
I am putting the cue in the rack re posting my latest team. I have had my super computer running non-stop for weeks now, and it has spat out the most beautiful looking team. But, as I am in many tough leagues, including a $100 cash league, I can no longer post here for the many opponent’s who use this site to copy.
I have even come up with an algorithm for the like of Magnets, GWS madness, FUAC etc…
Good luck all 🙂
Wighty has indeed developed a sophisticated algorithm. I don’t fully understand how it works but it is guaranteed to identify at least 3-4 mid priced Bombers who ultimately will fail to reach their potential 😉
Can’t see why anyone would want to copy someone else’s team, most especially if they are in the same league. If anything, I like to see other coaches teams as I want to try and find different players, rather than the norm, and then worry about the FOMO …
Good luck to all, especially with the ridiculous decision of teams being named the night before – brings back nightmares of last years car crash of a season.
FREMANTLE’S tall stocks have taken another hit on the eve of the season with potential debutant Josh Treacy offered a two-match ban for striking in a WAFL practice match on Saturday.
Rate my team. Going to take the risk of Meek due to lobb out, and sean darcy a potential out. Held his own against nic nat & frees up a lot of cash for other positions.
Should I downgrade a forward to daniher & upgrade a back rookie to J clark? Hunter clark will be my POD.
Give us your thoughts,
Def: LAIRD, DANIEL, SHORT, H CLARK, L jones, k briggs, (j kozzie, J butts)
Mid: OLIVER, MACRAE, ZERRETT, CRIPPS, TARANTO, b campbell, t powell, Bruhn, (Golden, Downie, Scott)
Ruck: GAWN, Meek (Flynn) or Treacy depends on selection.
Fwd: DUNKS, MARTIN, T GREEN, PHILLIPS, Ziebell, Warner, (Rowe, Waterman)
With news of Treacy now suspended for 3 weeks, is he still worth a spot on the forward bench? My original plan was have him at F8, with Flynn at R3, then when Flynn has topped out, trade Flynn out and swing Treacy into R3.
TU: Keep Treacy at R3
TD: Replace him with another rookie
About done with my team but still unsure about Laurie and Waterman. BANK: 38,000
Defender
J.Llyod, R.Laird,C.Daniel,J.Short,L.Jones,T.Highmore. (J.Koschitzke, B.Laurie)
I NEED HELP.
might be going a little nuts but wow does starting Flynn make all the other lines far better. I feel like they are almost equal on points but the first option has the Flynn risk but low injury risk and visa versa for the bottom.
The decision was out of Petracca, Caldwell and Young to downgrade to make cap room for the Hunter > Flynn move. Went for Young in the end, I felt out of the three he had the least amount to offer (even though he has plenty to offer). Also from what I’m hearing, Ely Smith doesn’t look like breaking into the Rd 1 side, so I wanted to cover his spot as well with someone who will play.
Sooooo I replaced Young with Cox. I think he should play Rd 1, and he seems like he’ll be rotating through the defence and the wing. So he should fare okay with points.
But I needed a bit more money to complete that trade, so I also downgraded Jones. I’m not sure if he’ll even start Rd.1 now, so I’m playing safe and downgraded him to Wehr. I can use him as a loophole if needed, always handy to have one there just in case.
I’ve replaced Smith with Dow. I’m gonna take a chance on him and hopefully it comes up apples for me.
Changed Hunter to Flynn, because he or Treacy would’ve been the cash-cow ruck for me. With Treacy suspended, I think it’ll decrease his chances of breaking into the side once he’s served his sentence, because Darcy won’t be far away. So Meek looks more likely now to keep the vacant Lobb position once Darcy returns. Plus Flynn has way better JS than Hunter, so that’s why Hunter is gone in addition to Treacy going.
And speaking of the devil, lastly I replaced Treacy with Warner. He looked good in the AAMI match and the Swans look to bleed out a few of their younger players that stood out in that game (which they’d be stupid not to). Plus he’s basically still at rookie price, so why not.
For- Martin, Philips, Caldwell, Zeibell, Campbell, Warner (Brockman, Saunders)
I really wanted to lock the must haves away for the season (Lloyd, Neale, Gawn & Grundy) however very tempted to trade Lloyd down to Houston, Bianco to J Clark and Gaff to Merrit.
Still tossing up whether I need to start with LLoyd – didn’t have him last year and regretted it all season as just couldn’t ever get him traded in, there was always an injury or some other drama to deal with. My options are :
TU: Start with Lloyd with Daniher / Dow in the forward line
TD: Leave out Lloyd for now, start with T Stewart and Caldwell in the forwards (and work out a way to trade Lloyd in during the season)
$20k left over
Bit light in the forwards and would love to upgrade Cripps to Zerrett but can’t find the cash! Couple of rookies may change, 3rd defensive rookie is my biggest concern currently
Last debate for my starting team:
A) Grundy, Caldwell, TomGreen
B) Flynn (r2), Dangerfield, J.Kelly
I understand the risk of Flynn at r2, and grundy being hard to get in, but i also feel there is significant risk in caldwell and green. Where i know i can bank on danger and kelly. Cant decide.
If you want to risk Flynn at R2, then I would play it safe elsewhere and avoid Premiums with a history of injury and missing games. So prob not Dangerfield and Kelly.
If you prefer Grundy, but unsure of Caldwell and Green then you could turn them into a rookie and a premium
This. Dangerfield is at least able to turn up on park despite injury.
J Kelly is Jelly for a reason. He has shown no ability to play through injury before in AFL history. He may have talent, but he (and I am being very polite here, family friendly and all) either doesn’t have the fortitude to play through adversity or the coaching team won
Have chopped and changed more than times than I can count.. anyway, please let me know your thoughts
DEF:
Laird, Ridley, Daniel, Short, Koschitzke, Briggs (Jones, Highmore)
MID
Neale, Oliver, Bont, ZMerrett, Taranto, J Clark, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, A Scott)
RUC
Gawn, Draper (Treacy)
FWD
Danger, Dusty, Ziebell, Dow, Campbell, Fullarton (Rowe, Chugg)
plus-sides, really like some of the names in there
down-sides, forwards pretty thin, not much cash left ITB
For teams with draper. You’ll save $ but when draper scores 80 and grundy scores 130, please show me on your team where you’ll make up that 50 possible points. Moreover, you are wasting two trades at some point to get grundy in. So save the two trades and heartache now. Get the best in to start with, then trade hard to get the rest of the best
or when
Grundy scores 61 or 85 like he did in 2020 and draper scores 122 like he did in 2020. I”l just take those points as a bonus to the 60 p/game I generate already with saved $
or when
Grundy continues his 12 game ave of 107 and drops 150k after 8 weeks. I’ll sideways draper to him
Have to agree Dja. Draper average last year was 70…its only going in one direction as no 1 ruck. That means good price rise. What not having Grundy doesn’t show is what can be done with the $. As for the “two trades” argument, this will also apply to many other upgrade targets…Lloyd, Neale, Bont etc…we can’t start them all.
If Grundy is to gain $100k, he needs to average 139, Draper needs to average 89.
Appreciate the discussions on Grundy v Draper, it’s been plaguing me.
Definitely inclined to think the same at this stage, Wighty.
Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I thought I saw something about Collingwood wanting to heavily rotate Grundy Cox and Cameron due to longer quarters too? makes me more inclined to think Grundy is going down in price and draper will continue his rise.
TU Neale, Z.Williams, 123k rook
TD merrett, Short, T.Powell
DEF:
Lloyd, Laid, Docherty, H Young, J Koschitzke, Highmore (L Jones, K BRiggs)
MID
Oliver, Macrae, Merrett, Crouch, Cripps, Bruhn, Powell, Lazzaro (Downie, Gulden, A Scott)
RUC
Gawn, Grundy (Meek)
FWD
Dangerfield, Bolton, Ziebell, Daniher, Dow, Rowe (H Jones, J Treacy)
Have $50k spare to chop and change rookies as per availability going into next weekend.
Hey, A-Man.
Good structure, only two picks I’m not a fan of:
Crouch just isn’t premo material. For a MID, his contested possession and clearance work are negligible – which is gonna frustrate the f*ck out of you as you watch him get 30 touches a NOT ton. Just an example, in the recent AAMI game he managed only 4 clearances (ROB had 7 lol) and got 24 touches; only 6 of which were contested (25%). Those deficiencies have always run through his game, which is why he’s never been able to average in 120~ territory. You’ve got 50k spare, so do yourself a favour and grab any proven premo of your liking.
Next one is Bolton. Not as averse to him as Crouch, but I just don’t think he’s cut out to be a high scoring SC inside MID. Played in AAMI as a pure inside MID but didn’t accumulate anywhere near enough to warrant selection – only 16 touches. Could have just been an off night in an inconsequential game, but I also think he lacks to body to be a contested ball winner.
If you’re really bullish on him, that’s fine. Crouch the bigger issue.
Again, great structure and best of luck!
Thanks for the feedback GD, much appreciated! I actually originally had Sam Walsh in that spot instead of Crouch and had a 100k spare but after much umm’ing and ahh’ing changed to Crouch.
I take your points though make complete sense. If I don’t need any more $ for rookies I can just about go back to Walsh instead of Crouch and upgrade Bolton to Dunkley. Food for thought..
With a week to go until RD 1 this is what the team is looking like.
DEF: Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, J.Clark, Kozi (Highmore, Murray)
MID: Neale, Oliver, Zerrett, Cripps, Rowell, Bruhn, Powell, Downie (Gulden, McNeil, A.Scott)
RUC: Grawndy (Hunter)
FWD: Dunkley, T.Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Campbell, Rowe (Warner, Treacy)
Would love to hear your thoughts!
Cheers,
B321
Backs: Laird, Ridley, Daniel, Stewart, HYoung, Highmore (Kosi, AFyfe loophole)
Mids: Macrae, Zerrett, JKelly, Fyfe, Tyson, Campbell, Powell, Gulden (Downie, Brockman, Mcneil)
Rucks: Grawndy (Hunter)
Fwds: Danger, Dunkley, Ziebell, Impey, Warner, Rowe (Bergman, Scott)
12k in bank
Gone for a slightly weaker midfield, rookies will come down to who plays and where round 1
Lemme know thoughts
Hey, Brayden.
Flick Tyson, he won’t play this year. Did well in the practice and AAMI matches, but will come straight out for Cunnington/Anderson. Even if, by some miracle, he holds a spot, Simpkin, LDU, Cunnington and Anderson will all play on ball ahead of him.
You could axe on of your other mid-pricers and turn Tyson into Rowell/Cripps.
Good luck.
I disagree, tyson is a nice pod.
Anderson, Simpkin, Cunnington and LDU seems a weak midfield.
Tysons history
2014 – 94.2
2015 – 79.9
2016 – 90.6
2017 – 81.3
2018 – 75.5
2019 – 75.7
Noble seems to have faith in Tyson unlike ex coaches Scott and shaw. Tyson is a natural onballer that likes to go forward and kick a goal. I see him averaging over 80 easy.
Im a demons fan, he was solid at dees until Oliver and Petracca pushed him out.
Agree to disagree, Razza.
By the time Petracca moved on ball Tyson had been gone for two years.
Even so, the Roos established MIDs (as weak as they may be) plus high draft picks in Powell and Phillips will get the nod ahead of Tyson.
Again, if he holds a spot it won’t be in a role conducive enough to SC. Just don’t see them giving him a healthy CBA load ahead of the aforementioned players.
Always liked him and wish he would get a proper run at it, but still a no from me.
I agree with Razza
Most teams typically have 5 or 6 core players that they rotate through the middle of the ground-the bench-forward. The core group are often supplemented with small forwads for short irregular periods and the core group members who can kick goals usually spend more time forward than on the bench.
Anderson, Cunnington, Simpkin, LDU are 4 of the Kanga’s core 5 or 6. Hayden, Thomas, Tyson, Stephenson are competing for the 5th and 6th spot (Powell & phillips are in training). Tyson is so far in front of the other 3 you can’t see them due to a mirage obscuring them.
Aammi output
LDU 23 CBA’s (74%) 6 clearances – 1 Goal
Simpkin 25 CBA’s (81%) 5 clearances – 0 Goals
Hayden 10 CBA’s (32%) 2 clearances – 0 Goals
Thomas 7 CBA’s (23%) 2 clearances – 1 Goal
Phillips 6 CBA’s (19%) 1 clearance – 0 Goals
Stephenson 4 CBA’s (13%) 0 clearances
Tyson 18 CBA’s (58%) 4 clearances – 3 goals
The Kanga’s had their pouches burgled by the hawks and Tyson was one of few who gave 100%
I can’t see any reason why he wont be part of the core midfield group for the first 6 weeks at least and I agree with Razza that 83 is an easily achievable average for him.
8-weeks at 83 ave will make him 400k and an easy upgrade to a premo who had 1 bad game.
That’s how i see it. Good on you for providing your informative feedback. You are spot on. I believe that Tyson is a good pick for cash generation during first 6 or more rounds. I have him sitting at M6. Hardly any risk, if Tyson doesn’t pay off, can always downgrade him to a rookie. He is only 243k.
I’d go Fyfe or Kelly, not both due to injury risk . Although if they don’t get hurt
Fyfe will play fwd, get injured and belt somebody. Nowadays he seems to get the star player discount on the latter.
Have lost count on how many times I’ve changed my team but think I’m starting to settle on a structure. Keen for thoughts.
DEF: Ryan, Stewart, Crisp, Jones, Kozi, Highmore (Laurie, Fyfe)
MID: Neale, Oliver, Merrett, Lyons, Rowell, LDU, Campbell, Powell (Brockman, Gulden, Scott)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Meek)
FWD: Danger, De Goey, Ziebell, Dow, Briggs, Rowe (Treacy, Waterman)
I think people are sleeping on Ryan a little, he averaged 107 last year while having to play shut-down defender. With Freo’s key defenders back he’ll be freed up to play his natural intercepting role more, and can see him going even bigger.
I can also see Crisp pushing up to a 105-110 average. With the new rules suiting half back flankers who love to run and carry, he’ll thrive. He also was huge last year to start the season before Howe got injured and he was then forced to play a little more defensive. He’s 27, right in his prime, super durable, and a good POD with low downside risk so I like him.
If Adams is named round 1 I will probably get him in my midfield, either for Lyons (straight swap) or for Oliver (less likely) and use the extra cash around the ground. I think Adams is going to go nuclear this season so definitely keeping an eye on how he is tracking. Sidebottom also another I may squeeze in if he is named round 1.
$63,200 itb. Thoughts?
Evening, Morty.
Good structure, just a misread on Ryan.
Ryan didn’t play as a lock down defender last year, but more so as the last line of defense out of the goalsquare. That position allowed him to take kick-ins and usually outpace and beat his oversized opponents to intercept and then distribute.
Yet to see him play with Hamling, Pearce and now Young, so the worry is how much they each eat into that unique game he developed last year. If that doesn’t phase you, np but point being his scoring last year was not that of pure “shut down defender” so don’t expect a dramatic increase in scoring. You’d be happy with 110~.
Also think Neale and Dunkley are just must haves.
Other than that, a solid side. Like the LDU pick.
Good luck.
Cheers GD. Interesting points you make on Ryan and may have to re-think. If he can at least maintain his average I’d be happy, 107-110 is just fine for a DEF premo.
I’m not sure if you misread but I do have Neale in there haha. Not 100% sure if I agree that Dunkley is a must-have but he’s definitely a tempting option and F1 will be either him/Dangerfield/Sidebottom, so that’s another thing that may change closer to round 1.
Cheers again GD.
Ryan still a good option, was just clarifying his role. He can do 110~.
Ah, my bad on Neale. Misread. Dunkley, of course, up to you but he just looked deadly in the AAMI game. Article on premos and CBAs dropping tmmrw.
Dunkley did look good but I’m just taking that AAMI series game with a grain of salt because there’s no way that Dogs midfield will dominate every week that same way. Melbourne’s midfield was depleted and their intensity was so low so I’m not sure how sustainable that dominance is once the real stuff starts. Also curious to see the Dogs midfield when Treloar is in and how they share the CBAs. So I’m just not completely 100% sold on Dunkley as a must have, but is still definitely a very strong option.
M5 position?
TU – Cripps.
TD – Rowell.
TU: Lloyd
TD: Steele
TU: 4 Premo Defs and 4 Mids
TD: 3 Premo Defs and 5 Mids
DEF : Laird Daniel Short Clark Jones Highmore (Briggs Sharp)
MID: Neale Oliver MacRae Merrett Rowell Campbell Powell Gulden (smith Downie Berry)
RUCK: GAWNDY (Flynn)
FWD:. Danger Dunkley Ziebell Dow Bergman Rowe (Waterman Brockman)
BANK: $50,500
Lloyd I feel is slightly overs and that knee sprain is not what I want from an expensive defender. Feel there is value with the rule changes to benefit running defenders, I’ll grab Lloyd cheaper later.
I’m not set on my midfield I had Walsh in til this morning and swapped him too Rowell. Still love the look of brayshaw I’m torn here!
Unfortunately no ruckman put there hand up to rival GAWNDY. As much as I don’t want to looks like I have no choice.
Forwards I think I’m pretty happy with. Dow or Impey at F4 it’s a toss of the coin.
Hey Mav,
I have your top 3 mids with Brayshaw and Walsh M4-5 so I hear you.
I have changed many times, gone Gawn to Draper, upped Bray to Zerrett and added LDU or Taranto at M6 with a bit of tweaking. I want Zac but not instead of any of the top 3. Then it is which one of Bray/Walsh to keep if you go one down/one up at M4-5 which is what you have basically done ? And then even though Gawn to Draper is nearly $400k difference, I cannot bring myself to do it. Yes he will drop in price at some point, particularly if boundary throw in reductions remain, but he should smash it early so when do you or can you pick him up is then the question ?
In the end I always come back to the same top 5 mids and Grawndy !! I am also tempted to drop to 3 premo’s plus Clarke in defence (I have Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short) & go something like Neale, Oliver, MacRae, Merrett, Taranto & LDU in mids along with Grawndy but we will see,
Anyway we have similar issues and decisions, good luck with yours !
TU: Grundy and Dow
TD: Draper and Taranto/LDU
Only $600 left in the bank but I’m pretty happy with the balance pending rookie team selections
DEF:
Laird, Ridley, Stewart, Daniel, Koschitzke, Briggs (Jones, Highmore)
MID
Neale, Steele, Oliver, Cripps, Campbell, Powell, Gulden, Brockman, (Valente, Downie, E Smith)
RUC
Gawn, Grundy (Meek)
FWD
Danger, Dusty, Phillips, Ziebell, Bergman, Rowe (Waterman, Treacy)
Here’s my current team-
Def: Lloyd, Laird, Ridley, Daniel, Short, HYoung (Highmore, Fyfe)
Mid: Oliver, JMac, Zerrett, Walsh, Cripps, Campbell, Powell, Gulden (Jordon, Downie, Scott)
Ruc: Gawn, Meek (Flynn)
Fwd: Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Warner, Rowe, Brockman (Jones, Treacy)
$44.2k bank
I normally go set and forget in the Ruck but trying something different/bold this year. After all, it’s just another position that needs upgrading same as a fwd or defender. Plenty of C options available to me.
12-15 keepers. Backs complete (or Young is last upgrade).
Light in the fwds but I think most of us are due to lack of rookies down back.
Walsh could yet become Rowell to give me another $50k to play with.
Thoughts coaches?
Hey, Stewy. Good to see you around again.
Ooof, Meek R2?!? That’s a big BALLS play lol.
It’s allowed you a 5 deep + Hayden backline, so it could honestly pan out given the absence of DEF rookies and how juicy half back scores are looking this year.
As soon as Darcy gets back, Meek will either be second fiddle or potentially out the side all together though (Treacy probably holds to cover Lobb). You’re gonna need confirmation on Flynn getting the #1 ruck job at GWS to be safe.
Also, with running a rookie R2 you should be able to get Neale in.
Other than that, looking “different/bold” for sure lol. Best of luck, could be a masterstroke.
Catch ya.
Thanks for the reply GD. I’ve had Neale in my side all pre-season but just changed it recently. I like the look of a complete back line (one part of the ground I don’t have to worry about). The extra $70k not taking Neale gives me more options elsewhere. The difference between him and say Zerrett is less than Zerrett to a rookie.
If Meek and/or Flynn play 1st ruck I’m gambling on that meaning a minimum of 70 points whereas that would be a ceiling for a rookie on other parts of the ground.
With the new rules I reckon distributors and running halfbacks could have some huge scores this year negating my lack of a 2nd ruck premo.
Hoping I don’t look like an idiot in 6 weeks!
Worth Considering Flynn and Hunter imho instead.
I do see though that if Darcy stays out for an extended period, Meek definitely gets a better fixture for the first 6 over Hunter.
Agreed HH. How long is Ryder away for though? Meek to Hunter is definitely an option to look at.
Both are piece of string measurements
Q: How long is a piece of string??
A: Twice as long as half its length!
Hi Stewy.
I agree with everything GD wrote.
That is very impressive backline! By far the best that I have seen this year.
They say fortune favours the brave.
I just couldn’t do it though. I tried a different approach last year with the rucks and failed hopelessly. I swore that I wouldn’t do that again. With your team you have shown the possibilities though. If it was a year to try the unusual and bold this would be it.
All the best.
My 2021 team.
DEF
Laird, Steward, Daniel, HClark, Jones, Kozchitzke …
Highmore & Briggs.
MID
Neale, Macrea, Oliver, Merrett, Rowell, Powell, Bruhn, Gulden…
Scott, Brockman & Downie.
RUCKS
Gawn, Grundy…
Flynn.
FOR
Dunkley, Butters, Ziebell, Campbell, Warner, Bergman…
Rowe & Tracey.
If defender rookies don’t appear rd 1, thinking,
M4 Merrett to Cripps.
D5 Rookie defender to HYoung.
Thoughts?
I like it Tonestar.
For me your D4 and F2 are both a little risky.
I’m much less risk averse and would prefer say J Clark and Danger or Dusty.
If you really believe in H Clark and Butters stick fat.
They are both incredible talents and may just breakout this year.
I would rather just wait and see their roles, before looking to get them in. They may cost a few extra bucks , but J Clark should make that anyway.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
Cheers for the feedback FT…
Have a few plans B & C all the way to Z.
1. Merrett becomes Danger at M4 as insurance for my lighter forward line.
2. If defence rookies do rock up rd1, Merrett down to Cripps, use funds up upgrade HClark to a premium D4.
I like it.
ok.
backs – Lloyd, laird, Daniel, short, clark, Koschitzke (chug, high more)
mids: steele, oliver, Macrae, Merrett, campbell, powell, downie, gulden (durdin Brockman, scott)
Fwds: danger, dunks, Ziebel, dow, Warner, Rowe (Bergman, waterman)
only 6k left in the bank
another option would be get in Stewart or Ridely, would probably get out danger, put Campbell forward, clark in mid and then upgrade a rookie somewhere.
don’t know if its worth it tho.
Heres a few things I’m struggling with.
T/U Danger and Rowell
T/D Dusty and Cripps / Walsh.
T/U Cripps
T/U Walsh
Any comments are appreciated coaches.
DEF: Ryan, Laird, Short, McDonald, H Young, Koschitzke (L Jones, Wehr)
MID: Oliver, Bont, Zerret, Cripps, Campbell, Bruhn, Powell, Gulden (Valente, Brockman, Downie)
RUC: Grawndy (Treacy)
FOR: Dunks, De Goey, Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Briggs (H Jones, Rowe)
Rookies are essentially placeholders at the moment. $39k itb
Kieran.
Nice side, just a couple of things I noticed.
Oliver at M1 really limits your Captain options.
You have Grundy..
Gawn and Oliver play together
As do Bont and Dunkley.
I think having Neale or at least Steele would open up more options.
Food for thought anyway.
The other thing is your F2/3.
De Goey and Phillips are both unproven as premiums, and at their prices are Keepers. I would reduce your risk and,either keep just one or get a premium, and a best 22 mid pricer that will make some coin for your side.
Dusty and Daniher fit the bill nicely.
With the money saved, you maybe able to upgrade to another Captains option at M1/2.
Best of luck whatever you decide.
Ps I like the Merrett and Cripps picks, just not sure they are reliable Captain options yet.
Is danger really a must have? Obviously gonna finish top 6 but at that price can we wait on him
TU . Yes start him
TD . Not a must have
Still trying to lock in my F2 position (Dunkley at F1) and think this may have been asked but can’t find it, so who would you rather?
TU : T Phillips
TD : Butters
Tu mills
Td Ridley
Dunks currently locked in
TU . Dusty
TD . Danger
Think I am finally happy with what I am starting to see in front of me.
DEF: Laird, Daniel, Stewart, HYoung, Clark, Cox (Kosi, Highmore)
MID: Neale, Oliver, Macrae, Cripps, Rowell, Campbell, Bruhn, Powell (Jordon, Downie, Gulden)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
FWD: Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Daniher, Warner, Henry (Rowe, Brockman)
First team that doesn’t feature Lloyd and Danger but feels the most balanced it has all pre-season and feel like I can get those guys cheaper. Had been trying to ignore Cripps and Rowell but the value just seems too hard to ignore.
A few queries I do have are:
Stick with Stewart or go a Ridley/Short?
Clark or Fantasia in DEF? (feel like Fantasia has better JS but Clark all the talent in the world)
I still worry about Beveridge and Dunkley but SURELY this guy is BEST 22?!?!
Phillips to breakout at the Hawks? Yes!?
Would love to hear some thoughts
Quid pro quo, Clarice
First team post for the year, thought I better get one in before the season starts…
DEF:
Laird, Stewart, Daniel, Duggan, Young, J Clark (Briggs, Koschitzke)
MID
Neale, Oliver, Cripps, ZMerrett, Taranto, Bruhn, Powell, Gulden (Campbell, Downie, A Scott)
RUC
Grundy, Nankervis (Hunter)
FWD
Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Brockman, Warner (Rowe, Treacy)
$222,300K ITB
Keen to hear any thoughts on my strategy. Ideally I’d like to spend a bit more of my reserve (probably in FWD’s), but I like the look of Phillips and the only logical upgrade I can see would be Phillips -> Martin
Thanks guys, best of luck in 2021
I’d be using that money to upgrade Duggan or Taranto to a premium you can lock in for the year
Good call, cheers
Nank really is a nothing option in the ruck. Go one way or the other imho.
Hey guys feel like this is the 100th team i’ve drafted so far but feel pretty set on it
DEF: Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Clark, Koschitzke (Briggs, Highmore)
MID: Steele, Oliver, Macrae, Merrett, Caldwell, Bruhn, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, Mcneil)
RUCK: Gawndy (Treacy)
FWD: Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Daniher, Campbell, Warner (Rowe, Scott)
$16.8k remaining
Tossing up between so many different ideas here, especially to get rid of some of the mid pricers to work my way up to a M5 Premo.
Any thoughts coaches?
The only M5 worth getting without completely ruining your team is Cripps or Rowell so depends if you rate them. For Cripps you would have to get Williams in D4 and take Phillips out, move caldwel to M2 + change Bruhn to a 123k rookie. Rowell would mean you keep Bruhn. Your team looks good though
Taranto can go 110
TU. Dangerfield-Dow
TD. Phillips- Caldwell
hey gents,
had Lloyd, Neale and Danger in from the beginning, and just decided to start without all 3. Should I just give up now, or there is life after…?
You choose your team based on three things.
Availability of rookies, preseason form, and injuries.
All 3 were in most of my draft teams. I now have none of the above.
I’m going without Lloyd & danger.
Neale is a lock though
Would Pittonet be a better R2 option than Draper??
Thumbs up – Yes
Thumbs down – No
TU Hayden young
TD Jordan Clark
I’ve got both at F4 and F5 atm.
I would prefer to only rely on 1 on field rookie in defence.
If your running 4 Premo’s deep in defence. I would probably go Young, as long as this doesn’t leave you short for must have rookies like Campbell.
The reason I like Young slightly over Clark is his role is quite secure.
With Atkins playing in Defence the Cats back six seem pretty settled.
J Clark may start on a wing this week, where he plays when Duncan’s back I’m not too sure ?
I’m still starting him as I believe he has the talent to average 25+ points more than he’s priced at.
Priced at 45 should average 70+ surely.
Lets hope they both fire up early.
Sorry should say D4/5
doh.
TU Phillips
TD de goey
Continuation from above
TU butters
Hi All,
Would love some thoughts on my team below please!
DEF: Laird, Daniel, Short, Brodie Smith, Clark, Highmore (Briggs, Kosi)
MID: Oliver, Macrae, Zerrett, Andrew Brayshaw, Taranto, Dow, Powell, Campbell (Brockman, Smith, Gulden)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Hunter)
FWD: Martin, Phillips, Ziebell, Frederick, Warner, Rowe (Bergman, Treacy)
$128k ITB
Couple thoughts on what to do (if needed) with the extra cash below:
1/. Brodie Smith > McDonald or May @ D4 to make that 4 premos in DEF
2/. Martin > Danger but I feel like either choice is solid
3/. Brayshaw > Parker, Gaff etc.
The reason I have picked Brayshaw & Smith is because the rest of the team feels very safe so I’d like for them to be my POD’s, unsure if they’re too risky.
Another thought I’ve had is to downgrade Grundy to a rookie and take Danger & Dusty or take another premo @ D4 whilst holding onto Smith. Or even picking up another premo midfielder.
All thoughts are welcome! 🙂
G’day Dave
I reckon Brodie Smith out. Trade up to Ridley or down to H Young. Both are going to benefit hugely from new rules thus year.
Danger or Dusty us a toss up for me. Don’t think you can go too wrong either way but if I was forced to choose I’d go with the younger bloke who had an uninterrupted pre-season.
Good luck
Thinking of going a 5-4-2-0 structure. Have little faith in the top forwards at the moment.
Def: Lloyd, Laird, Daniel, Mills, Short, Highmore (Briggs, Koschitzke)
Mids: Steele, Oliver, Merrett, Macrae, Rowell, Campbell, Powell, Gulden (Jordan, Downie, Scott)
Rucks: Gawn, Grundy (Meek)
Fwds: Ziebell, Daniher, Impey, Dow, Warner, Rowe (Bergman, Treacy)
Thoughts??
TU: Tom Stewart
TD: Josh Dunkley
I’m undecisive on whether I’m to forego Neale or Lloyd, would love some feedback:
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Daniel, Clark, Kozsch, Briggs (Highmore, Chugg).
MID: Steele, Macrae, Brayshaw, Cripps, Rowell, Caldwell, Campbell, Gulden (Powell, Bianco, Brockman)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Meek)
FWD: Dunkley, Martin, Ziebell, Dow, Warner, Fullarton (Rowe, Scott)
Last one before the season begins
T/U Cripps + Caldwell
T/D Merrett + Daniher
Can’t count how many changes I have made to this team at this point I feel that nobody’s spot in my team is fully safe just yet. would love to hear thoughts.
DEF
Lloyd, laird, Daniel, Clark, Jones, Koschitzke
Gould and Tommy Highmore
MID
Neale( The one I’m most not sure about) Steele, Oliver, macrae, Merrett, Green, Powell, Gulden
bianco, durdin and brockman
RUCK
Gawn, Grundy
Meek
FWD
Dunkley, Ziebell, Daniher, bergman, Rowe, scott
treacy and waterman
$75,300 left in the bank.
Im not to sure about Neale Right as of now. I think he has Sydney first up which play a pretty tight tag on him.
not sure if I should go Daniher, Impey or dow either
again would love to hear feedback.
cheers coaches
TU: Cripps + Caldwell
TD: Steele + Impey / Dow
TU:
Remove Bolton at F2 for a rookie (or maybe Impey), upgrade one of M3, M4, M5 Walsh, Cripps, Rowell to a mega premo like Merrett or Macrae
TD:
Keep Bolton F2, keep Walsh Cripps and Rowell M3, M4, M5
Current team:
Def: LAIRD, DANIEL, STEWART, MCDONALD, Jones, Koscitcke (Briggs, Highmore)
Mid: NEALE, OLIVER, WALSH, CRIPPS, ROWELL, Dow, Powell, Gulden (Bruhn, Downie, A Scott)
Ruck: Grawndy (Meek)
Fwd: DUNKLEY, BOLTON, Ziebell, Campbell, Rowe, Brockman (Warner, Fullarton)
$40k left
Sam PP on leave, does that mean we should all be considering Butters more?
I’m not sure about that.
SPP has been playing as a pressure forward for a few seasons now.
I don’t think he would of been taking any of Butters Mid time anyway.
My 2c on Butters.
He reminds me a heap of young Jade Gresham. Fantastic speed, Tough at the ball and great forward craft. They both look amazing for stints in the Midfield.
I’m just not sure Butters or Gresham have the body shape ( yet ) to contest with the some of the bigger mids going around. Most of Ports Mids aren’t big guys except maybe Wines. With this in mind.I think Port may use the bigger bodies of Mead ( 193cm / 98 kg ) or Drew ( 188cm / 78kg ) at some stage around the stoppage this year.
This makes me suspect ,like Gresham, Butters will spend most of his time on the forward flank with some bursts through the middle.
I think he will probably still average high 80’s to low 90’s
I’m just not sure thats going to be enough.
So many possible combinations. I keep changing my mind.
TU Taranto M6 + Daniher F4
TD Green M6 + Caldwell F3
I think it comes down to which of Taranto or Caldwell is more likely to be a keeper on their respective line.
Thanks coaches.
Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Young, Briggs (Koschitzke, Highmore)
Neale, Oliver, Merrett, Cripps, Rowell, Taranto, Powell, Gulden (Jordan, Brockman, Downie)
Grundy, Hunter (Meek/Flynn)
Martin, Daniel, Ziebell, Impey, Dow, Campbell (Rowe, Treacy)
Priority to get Gawn in by round 6 for Hunter who will hopefully be $300k, Meek/Flynn downgrade for $150k via Treacy and downgrade Impey/Down/ Campbell for another $200k. Other priorities will be getting in Dangerfield and Lloyd by round 10. I think my structure can work if Cripps, Rowell and Taranto can all average 105 and there is 2 rookies rucks available each week for the first 6 rounds.
Daniel fwd and back???
Meant Dunkley at F2, sorry for that.
lock and Load.
This is super risky.
Firstly,none of your R2/3 guys have rock solid JS.
This could go tits up very fast.Its happened to me before.
Grundy is actually pretty fairly priced this year, theres very little doubt he wont be in the top two Rucks. This makes him a must have and was therefore, one of my first picked. I know your looking to try something different. Don’t 😉
Trust me its really hard to trade in players that rarely ( if ever) dip under $600k.
There seems to be enough mid and forward rookies so I’m not sure you need to bat so deep in those positions. (F3-6 Impey Dow and Campbell )
Lastly on Taranto. I owned him last year and was less than impressed. Pre Byes he’d scored respectably with..
88
111
126
92
Buying him around the Byes, He scored..
69
61
107
76
69
72
65
Ok Taranto may have had a hard time with Hub life.
I don’t care . Some of these games he had 25+ touches. I watched him butcher the ball, Clanger after clanger.
He will have to be 300% better, to even start looking like a premium mid.
My advice would be to dump Taranto. Move Campbell to the Mids.
Replace Impey / Dow with Rookies like Bergman, H Jones
( if named ).
Then I would get in Grundy to R2
It the very least, get in Draper at least he’s best 22.
Best of luck whatever way you go.
Sorry. I just realised you have Grundy and No Gawn.
Get in Draper for sure then.
The chances of turning a basement priced rookie R2 into Gawn are close to nil.
At least Draper has a chance of getting past $5o0K . Best case Max drops to $650K and you only need one upgrade.
Much appreciated on the advice. I can’t help but think we’re losing easy money but not getting in 2 of the rookie rucks at the start of the season. I’d be amazed if 2 of Flynn, Meek and Hunter don’t make $200k by round 6-7 and that then gives me many more options heading into the next part of the season.
I’ll admit that starting all 3 of Cripps, Rowell and Taranto is a risk, however could also be the trick that gets me ahead of the pack if they can be around the 100-105 mark, given that is greater than where they are priced at.
Taranto especially has the potential to breakout this year, high draft pick, 5th year in the AFL, 74 games. Average has increased from 66 > 88 > 102 before his injury affected year last year (84), so there’s no reason why he couldn’t challenge a 110 average this year going on the same trend.
Other first round picks, taken in the same draft as Taranto, that increased their average in their fourth year include Mcgrath, McCluggage, Setterfield, Simpkin, Perryman, Florent & Berry.
TU: J Short
TD: T Stewart
My 3rd or 4th ‘final’ team!
Ryan Daniel Short Young Clark Koschitzke / Briggs A Fyfe
Steele Oliver Macrae Merrett Taranto Campbell Jordan Guldon / Brockman Downie Scott
Gawn Draper / Meek
Dangerfield Dunkley Caldwell Ziebell Daniher Warner / Bergman Rowe
Now it’s just a wait until selection time!
Thanks for the feedback, think I’m going to head into the season with this. Might have to minimally shift around to account for rookies, but otherwise seems solid.
DEF:
Laird, Stewart, Ridley, Williams, Young, J Clark (Briggs, Koschitzke)
MID
Neale, Oliver, JKelly, ZMerrett, Rowell, JJordon, Powell, Gulden (Campbell, Downie, A Scott)
RUC
Grundy, Nankervis (Hunter)
FWD
Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Caldwell, Brockman, Waterman (Rowe, Treacy)
TU- Fyfe
TD- Merrett
Last year they both had the same average, but Zerrett scored 250 more pts…that says it all.
Just chopped Butters out of my forward line so I could fit Grundy in the ruck, had to fill with some cash cows.
Laird, Daniel, Short, Clark, Koschitzke, Highmore.(Jeffrey, Walker)
Neale, Steele, Bont, Cripps, Taranto, Hill, Downie, Gulden. (Davies, McNeil, Bramble)
Gawn, Grundy. (Hunter)
Danger, Dusty, Cameron, Daniher, Dow, Waterman. (Scott, Spicer)
Lemme know
Big no to Cameron. All the thumbs up are ridiculous. Would only pick one of cripps and taranto. U have taranto but are full y aware that might need to be upgraded at some point. If he scores 105 he’s a great pick, but when your team is complete he’ll probs need an upgrade. Cripps has the same negative potential. Could be wasting 3-4 trades for bo reason
Hey folks,
Is it worth downgrading T.Phillips (F2) to Daniher in order to upgrade Cripps to a McRae/Steele
Would leave my forward line as follows:
Fwd: Dunkley, Zieball, Daniher, Dow, Rowe, Brockman. Cheers
Yes do it. People have a bias that is wrong with these thumbs up)down
People just dont take into account how the extra $ will be used. Its a clear bias until they see the full team lineup.
T/U – Neale + T Phillips
T/D – J Steele + Butters
I might be set but feedback is welcome,
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Short, Jiath, Clark, L. Jones (Kosi, Highmore)
MID: Neale, Steele, Oliver, Rowell, Caldwell, Bruhn, Powell, Gulden (Jordan, Downie, Lazzaro)
RUCK: Gawn, Grundy (Hunter)
FWD: Dangerfield, Martin, Ziebell, Dow, Campbell, Rowe (Warner, Scott)
Would love some feedback, fairly happy with the structure but I had to pick quite a few 102k rookies to get all these top tier premos in and I’m left with almost no bank. The forward line is yuck but I’m not really loving any of the premo options down there.
Def:
Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Kosi, Highmore (Sharp, Chugg)
Mid:
Neale, Steele, Oliver, Macrae, Merrett, Clark, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, McNeil)
Ruck:
Gawn, Grundy (Hunter)
Fwd:
Dunkley, Ziebell, Daniher, Campbell, Warner, Rowe (Treacy, Scott)
5.8k bank
Cburgz
looking good..
Id be happy to start this team if the rookies show up.
I am a little concerned with you bank, as you say.
Thats a very packed Midfield. I would have a plan to maybe downgrade Merrett to Cripps / Rowell, if you need the cash to get in the better rookies.
Also depending on where Rookies show up, you could move J Clark Back and Campbell to the Midfield.
Food for thought anyway.
Yeah, such a small bank isn’t ideal – especially if there’s a rookie I miss and need to correctively trade for.
I can currently swing Clark back with Sharp and Brockman fwd with Scott so there is a bit of potential cover for rookies if some aren’t named.
Clark would probably be the one I’d downgrade if I had to switch up some of the rookies – going him to Dow or Impey (swing Campbell mid) could also potentially work.
Def:Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short,
J Clarke, Koschitzke, Briggs,
T Highmore.
Mids: Neale, Bont , Merrett, Cripps,
Taranto, Powell, Downie, Gulden,
E Smith, Brockman, Scott.
Rucks: Gawn, Grundy, Hunter.
Forwards: Dunkley, Martin, Ziebell,
Campbell, Warner, Bergman, Rowe,
Treacy.
Any feedback would be appreciated!
For M6:
TU: Caldwell
TD: Tyson
Batshit crazy time.
All or nothing betting against the established dominance of rucks. Will either spectacularly fail or succeed. Either way, too many years of plodding in the middle or back of a large pack.
Betting on:
Rise of the defender as the scoring hub – including as captain options
Betting against defenders who are actually midfielders
The cheap rookies crowding our mid bench are all teaks
Ruckman will decline and I will be able to get the best 2 later
Only playing rookies with decent js
Def. Lloyd, Maynard, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Houston (Kosi, Highmore)
Mid. Oliver, Bont, Merrett, Dunkley, Walsh, Rowell, Dow, Campbell (Powell, Brockman, Downie)
Ruck. Martin, Flynn (Treacy)
Fwd. Heeney, Ziebell, Impey, Warner, Fullerton, Bergman (Jones, Rowe)
125k leftover
Of the options I have rejected
Clark – think Duncan takes his spot
Jordan – think Viney takes this
Meek – think Darcy takes this
Hunter – Ryder takes this
Henry – maybe has tenure, but his scoring worries me
I like the potential js of Cox and Cahill, but I am not sure they will make 150k
Bruhn- it’s GWS.
Gulden- maybe replace Downie, if selected. Think Fownie gets pushed out by Wingard and/or Titch.
I know it’s easy to float teams like this and then fold when the season actually starts, but I am genuinely going to run this team (or something extremely close, depending on selections).
Expecting a lot of TD, but it certainly doesn’t look the same!
If you have an idea you want to run with don’t be half-assed about it.
Back your logic and then you have no excuses, it’s success or failure for the idea.
Can’t say I agree with all of your choices even given your premise, but good on you for doing something different than running middle of the pack.
Would put treaty in forward line and have hunter on bench. 1 trade will get you a few replacement options
TU – Lloyd, Neale, Danger, Daniher
TD – Ridley, Macrae, Dunkley, Butters
Second option pushes Ziebell to F3, which just sits with me better but will be hard to get Lloyd and Neale in :/
Lloyd and danger to go 130 plus first few weeks and remind people why they are essential. Looks like macrae and dunks will be keen to show why they are top “dogs” too. I’ve had to pass on dow impey and daniher to fit these in , but who is really going to finish with them at the end of year. Only midpricer I’ve gone is taranto – he’ll average 105 but hopefully more. I’ll upgrade around my shit rookies and will end up ok
T/U Howe
T/D short
Hi All,
TU- Tyson, Daniher, Dow
TD- Sinclair or Bailey , Rowe, Scott
T/u-Dunkley
T/d-Cripps
TU: Ridley
TD: T Stewart
Price adjustments happend after playing 2 games last year, Does it go back to playing 3 games this year.?
DEF – Laird, Daniel, Short, H. Young, Clark, Jones (Koschitzke, Highmore)
MID – Macrae, Petracca, Merrett, Fyfe, Taranto, Campbell, Powell, Smith (Downie, Gulden, Scott)
RUC – Gawn, Draper (Hunter)
FWD – Dunkley, Martin, Phillips, Caldwell, Ziebell, Rowe (Brockman, Treacy)
Not sure whether to go Petracca or Bont for M2 at this point, which one do you guy think would do better out of the two?
Also any other advice you may have (except anything about the Grawndy combo because I’ve explained my reasons enough for not doing it), please feel free to comment 🙂
Why have Draper?
Hunter will match his output for the 8-weeks that you need him to and you could have flynn or fullarton at R3
You could use the 250k saved to turn a speculative young into a keeper stewart
or upgrade a couple of rookies to wildcards like fantasia, Drew,Harmes
Well Ratten did recently state that Marshall may come back in either Rd.2 or 3. Only going to get a game or two from Hunter. So I’d put Flynn and maybe even Fullarton ahead of Hunter at R2.
But that being said……
Flynn I know will game more game, but coming off an injury (even minor) is likely to affect his score. Might be someone I can safely put at R3 and gain me some extra cash, but I’m in no way willing to risk him at R2.
If Fullarton plays he’ll be sharing ruck duties with either or both McInerney and Smith, with McInerney I’m assuming will be the main ruckman.
If I HAD to pick a rookie at R2, it would probably be out of Flynn and Treacy (who should be a lock in Freo’s side until Lobb returns from injury)
But I would never trust a rookie who has never played a game of AFL, to start at any time of the year at R2.
Back to your question of why Draper is in my side. He already has some experience up his sleeve, and will be taking the ruck duties pretty much by himself now that Bellchambers is gone. He’s a big lad too for a ruck at 203cm, so he should get plenty of hitouts, and he’s also not bad with possessions and moving around the ground too. There’s a reason why the Saints wanted him. I think he’ll take his game to the next level this season.
His average I think will be at least around the 90-95 mark. As long as him and Gawn are consistently getting at least 220-30 between them, that’s a win for me. I don’t expect to have him all season. Unless he’s averaging 100-110+, my plan will be to upgrade him to Grundy once he’s reached his peak.
Sound advice, and Draper has a nice bye.
Dja…Hunter to play for 8 weeks and match Draper ? Big call for someone who has not played an afl game, and has Marshall AND Ryder both probably only a few week away. I’m betting that after 8 rounds, Draper who is only going to score more in his no 1 ruck role, will be 500 pts ahead of Hunter.
Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Clark, Kozi
( Highmore, Chugg )
Oliver, Macrae, Merrett, Taranto, LDU, Campbell, Powell, Gulden
( Bruhn, Brockman, Downie )
Gawn, Draper ( Hunter )
Dunkley, Dusty, J.Higgins, Ziebell, Dow, Warner
( Rowe, A.Scott )
Im locking in taking a punt on LDU and Higgins.
Is 3 dogs premos too much?
I’m having a tough time starting GAWNDY. Is anyone else here starting a different optionatt R2.. is Gawn overs? Yes his a Captain’s choice each week is he still not far to pricey? Grundy I just feel will drop off no real statistic to back this up purely a hunch. I think Cox and Cameron both play more than previous seasons and can only hurt.. I really wanted to see another option put there hand up in the AAMMI but wasn’t too be . Let’s get some discussion going please
G’day Maverick, i am personally set on Gawndy, however i believe the only worthwhile options to replace either would be Draper or O’Brien (with a big preference toward O’Brien).
There are both over priced due to last years scaling to get enough SC points p/game and, both will both lose scoring opportunities due to the rule changes reducing ball ups and throw ins (15% reduction in aammi)
They will still be the top 2 rucks in supercoach but their averages will be 10-20 lower
That’s a statistics analysis derived opinion NOT a budget ruck shopping dream
Marks & Kicks increased over previous season aves (marks by 20%) they are both multi-point scoring actions and points are always limited to 3,300
Less sympathy points for rucks who had 40 hitouts but only 3 to advantage
Mav.
I can’t talk you out of Gawn and Grundy.
They collectively tick too many boxes. Firstly..
Grundy.
Still young, he had a hard time last year. He is a Captain option almost every week. I think he is floor priced and a shoe in to finish top 2 Rucks.
Not only that , this is the sealer. He plays every game. How many Rucks do that ?
Now Max.
Yes he’s over priced. Yes he can pick up the odd injury.
He is also the highest scorer in SC when on the park.
In a game where the Captain scores double. For your Captain, you would want the guy who scores the most right ?
Also… this is the sealer for me.
The Dee’s first 6.
Freo – Meek
Saints- Hunter
GWS – Flynn
Geelong – Stanley
Hawks – Big boy
Richmond – Nank.
Lets face it Gawn will murder the first three.
160+ is not out of the question.
The next 3 aren’t much better.
Lock in 135+
If your not on Gawn as your Captain for those first few rounds.
Well good luck catching up.
Find a way to start both.
They are both great picks on their own merit.
Thanks FT,
I think I am pretty well locked in with Gawn especially with the fixture he has early, juicy! It’s Grundy I am just so unsettled with atm. It would have been nice to have been atleast one more AAMMI game to get a read on him v Draper and probably ROB. For now GAWNDY is locked and loaded.
Grundy has a 12 game ave of 106 or 109 ( 1 cant remember which)
“He had a hard time last year” is a vague response to a very significant fact.
When every other ruck benefited from scaling why did his last 12 games deliver an ave under 110?
If a 600k+ player ended season 2020 with a 12 game ave that was 14 points higher than his 2020 season ave we’d all have him locked into whatever position he played.
yet a 600K+ player whose 12 game ave was 14 points lower than his season ave is ignored as a massive risk?
I do agree Dja .
I’ve been nervous about Grundy for a while it’s just no one else put there hand up in the AAMI and screamed pick me. Draper is a consideration but not overly confident he can generate the $$$. His that awkward price id love him too be 80-100k less like a Stef.
Starting too see a few more teams running a Flynn hunter meek at R2 . Whether they do come lockout is a different story. Can’t say I have the plums for that.
Anyone considering Nicnat as an alternative to maybe Grundy?
Not really weendog. I prefer a ruckman whose not going to share the duties. Need Vardy out of the picture. Nicnat just doesn’t get the minutes I’d like
I Have Grundy still. I couldn’t gain an extra premium and almost everybody will be incurring similar loss
Exacty. I’ll have the v on Maxy each week except R5, with a hawk as my c loop.
I feel your a no fuss no mucking around type wighty and locked in GAWNDY and disposed of the key?
Maverick,
I reckon Wighty might have Gawn and Draper and 3-4 other Essendon players.
He is always helpful with advice when it comes to Essendon players…..and with no bias either….LOL
Quite right on Gawn/Draper….allowed me to get Laird at D2.
As for how many bombers in my team, Zerrett, Heppell, Caldwell, Draper, and Daniher…lol.
Gotta say my byes look great already.
Wighty, you’ve got to let it go,…..Daniher is now playing for Brisbane.
Is he really ? How did I miss that ?
Daniher being a bomber still was in jest of course !!
Maverick, Call me a Goose but I am with you on this one!
I am Going Ballistic and flying into the Danger Zone with the following ruck setup: Gawn, Hunter (Flynn). With one of Fullarton or Treacy on fwd bench.
Gawn is almost certainly more overpriced than Grundy but he is still the most likely to top score and be perma-captain each week. No doubt Grundy is a Top Gun and could avg around 130 but gotta look at the value and scoring potential of the whole team across all lines. Given the rule changes, premo rucks look likely to take a points hit, while running defenders and even key forwards look like benefitting. The 550k I save on Grundy let’s me run with only one onfield rookie in defence and an extra premo forward or midfielder. My starting team will have 13-14 likely keepers instead of 11-12.
If Grundy avgs 130 and Hunter 75 then I still make up these points on other lines. Meanwhile, Hunter and Flynn have huge potential to skyrocket in value faster other rookies. I feel the need. The need for speed!
The risk is if they Don’t play at least 5-6 games. Sure, Hunters JS could be short lived but Flynn looks as safe as any rookie. When I trade one out, I can swing Fullarton or Tracey to R3. Also, I have Briggs sitting on my def Bench as a dpp loophole. But if Flynn gets rested/injured then Briggs probably plays anyway. I spread the risk because I have 3 ruck rookies. Also, Because I have extra keepers on other lines already, I am not overly concerned about having to eventually burn an extra trade or two for a premo R2.
So if I am not leaking points, possibly even scoring better, and increasing team value, then it is a risk versus reward trade off that I am willing to take.
I might crash and burn, but at least will be a fun ride.
Goodness gracious great balls of fire!
The more and more I think about it I get closer to starting a rookie at R2 ! I think I’m going to join you getonthebeers.
It sounds like a fun little ride I think I’ll grab an extra premo down back with the $$. It will be something like this
TU : Lloyd & Hunter/Flynn (R2)
TD : Grundy & Briggs D6
As Chameleon suggested elsewhere, hope should not get in the way of logic but I think there is sound logic here, along with a healthy dose of risk and luck.
FD says to base your structure around the best available rookies. Rookie rucks have better scoring/price potential than most other rookies.
The biggest risk here is whether they play enough games to get to their max price. Indications are the Flynn will get a good run but Hunter is less certain given Marshall and Ryder could both be back in a few weeks. Because of that risk I have both Fullarton and Treacy on my fwd bench to swing in if Hunter and Flynn go out. That would curtail their earning but mitigates the risk of any donuts.
In theory (only), you can then upgrade to premo R2 sooner than you would be able to upgrade your def line and stuck with onfield rookie defender longer.
So yes it is risky, but I do think there is sound logic behind it.
Final word of warning: : once you put a rookie R2 in your line up and see what a great difference it makes to the rest of your line-up, it will be difficult to come back down from the ledge. So be sure you are prepared that it could all go horribly wrong. But you never know, the view from the ledge could be worthwhile!
Feeling pretty settled on this line-up, just looking to tweak rookies as they get named.
DEF: Laird, Daniel, Williams, H.Young, J.Clarke, Jones (Highmore, Kozi).
MID: Neale, Oliver, Brayshaw (Fre), Walsh, Cripps, Campbell, Powell, Downie (Gulden, Brockman, Jordon).
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Hunter).
FWD: Dangerfield, Dunkley, Ziebell, Daniher, Dow, Rowe (Treacy, Scott).
Only things i am pondering is whether to start Williams, or upgrade him to Stewart by dropping Brayshaw to Rowell.
Any thoughts/comments are welcomed.
TU: Taranto
TD: LDU
Will probably end up being my M8 due to injuries form slumps and unexpected suspensions causing me to be low on trades
I’d say Taranto is the “safe” pick here Dja he’s shown his ceiling, looks to have a decent role and GWS should win games.
LDU has plenty of upside and his game is built nicely for SC he just hasn’t had the opportunity yet but his time is here he’s at that age and is a bull
If you haven’t already gone with too many risks else where I think LDU is worth a shot. I’ve uhmed and arghed over LDU myself.
really toying with LDU or DREW Mav both are quality but who? NDD
Yeah tough one NDD. The shinboners are in for a tough year plenty of losses usually resulting in a few less points shared there way. Still really like the LDU pick but that’s probably some bias coming in from a north supporter
Def.
R.Laird, C.Daniel, T.Stewart, Z.Williams, H.Young, T.Highmore (K.Briggs, J.Koschitske)
Mid.
L.Neale, C.Oliver, J.Macrae, Z.Merrett, P.Cripps, J.Clark, T.Bruhn, T.Powell (E.Smith, C.Downie, E.Gulden)
Ruck.
M.Gawn, L.Meek (M.Flynn)
For.
J.Dunkley, T.Phillips, O.Fantasia, J.Ziebell, J.Daniher, P.Dow (J.Treacy, J.Rowe)
16k left over.
Hit me with some suggestions!
Here goes. A little emphasis on players I think will benefit from rule changes, longer games and less rotations
Defenders
Laird, Short, Houston, Clark, Kositchke, Highmore (Murray, Chugg)
Mids
Bont, Zerrett, Cripps, Rowell, Taranto, B Hill, Jordon, A Scott, (Brockman, Downie, Saunders – for Captains Loophole – Hawks play 5 of first 6 on a Sunday or later)
Forwards
Dangerfield, Dunkley, Martin, Phillips, Ziebell, Rowe, (Treacy, Waterman)
Rucks
Gawn, English (My big tip to close the gap on Grundy..) (Hunter)
Def.
Laird, Daniel, short, H Clark, J Clark, Kosinski, (Gould, Highmore)
Mid.
Oliver, Wines, Mcluggage, Rowell, Taranto, Powell, Campbell, F Macrae, (Downie, Gulden, Scott)
Ruck
Gawn, Grundy, (Flynn)
For.
Dunkley, Greene, De Goey, Ziebell, Daniher, Rowe, (Brockman, Treacy)
Way too much risk for my liking, having clarke and clark as well as wines, mcluggage, taranto all quite risky…. Whereas Greene and De Goey are very risky even as individual picks.
Hunter Clarke and Tim Taranto
Vs
Jake Lloyd and Dom Tyson
???
Hey All!
First time posting, any help would be appreciated, looks like im steering clear of mid price madness for the most part.
Laird Daniel Stewart Short Jones Koscz (Highmore, Gould)
Neale Oliver Bont Zerrett Rowell Powell Gulden Downie (Durdin, Brockman, Scott)
Gawn Grundy (Hunter)
Danger Dusty Ziebell Briggs Rowe Treacy (Cockatoo Chugg)
$900 in the bank, yeah basically nothing. Thanks
Could be copping some doughnuts up fwd
Why is nobody picking English?? The Gawn Grundy combo is on the decline now…
English looks to finally be at that level he could sustain a year of form, has an absolute gun injury free midfield around him and his practice match looked promising.
Can someone tell me why i shouldn’t get him?
No, due to a new recruit called Martin.
Thank you i did not realise
Hi all,
First draft so would love some thoughts! $126k in the bank
Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Lloyd, DGB, Briggs (Highmore, Koschitze)
Macrae, Zerett, Josh Kellyy, Gaff, Phillips, Smith, Gulden, A.Fyfe (Brockman, Downie, Scott)
Gawndy (Meak)
Danger, Dunkley, Impey, Dow, Cahill, Rowe (Jones, Treacey)
Would love some thoughts!
Laird, Daniel, Short, Cumming, Grainger-Barras, Kozi ( Jones, Highmore)
Neale, Oliver, Fyfe, Merrett, Dow, W.Phillips, Bruhn, Downie (Powell, Macrae, Gulden)
Gawn, English (Treacy)
Dunkley, Heeney, Caldwell, T.Phillips, Tilthorpe, Campbell (Rowe, Brockman)
Any thoughts would be appreciated
Thanks!
English has been changed to Grundy
W.Phillips to Collier-Dawkins
Tu- grundy, lloyd, impey
Td- o’brien, ridley, phillips
Ist attempt. Any help appreciated.
Lloyd, Laird, Short, H.Young, L.Jones, Briggs. (Koschitzke, Highmore)
Neale, Oliver, Walsh, Rowell, Green, Campbell, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, Scott)
Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Dangerfield, Dusty, Ziebell, Daniher, Dow, Rowe (Warner, Treacy)
$175,000 ITB.
I don’t trust Ziebell’s scoring ability and Daniher is way too risky like any key forward
M4 position.
TU – Danger, getting older but a safety net to swing forward if needed.
TD – Merrett, final year of contract. Could up his average.
Mids – Neale, Macrae, Oliver, ???? Rowell, …..
For – Dunkley, Butters, Ziebell, ….
Thoughts on my final squad (subject to rooks)
B – Lloyd, Laird, Stewart, Short, Clark, Jones (Kosi, Highmore)
M – Neale, Macrae, Dunks, Walsh, Taranto, Campbell, Powell, Downie (Gulden, Davies, Scott)
R – Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
F – Butters, De Goey, Ziebell, Bergman, Rowe, Brockman (Waterman, Treacy)
$136k bank to pay up for rookies
Wanted Josh Kelly but can’t get him in unless I sacrifice Lloyd, or move Flynn & Jones to Hunter & Briggs
De Goey I’m least certain on but I’m taking a punt. Lloyd could be sacrificed to Daniel if I need to run with no backline rooks (bring in H.Young)
Hi all. For M3. I keep changing from one to the other. Can’t get both without getting thin down back or up front,….
Tu Bont
Td Z Merrett
Cheers
TU: Steele + Rookie
TD: Jelly + Dow
Which is the better option –
TU – J Clark at D5 (with Laird, Daniel, Stewart, H Young & one onfield rookie) and T Phillips at F2 (with Dunkley, Ziebell, Caldwell & 2 onfield rookies) and $90K
OR
TD – Downgrade J Clark for another rookie (so 2 onfield rookies in backline) and upgrade T Phillips to Danger, with maybe $5k
Is having one premium and one rookie better than 2 midpricers?
Hi All,
Still very unsettled but:
Def- Lloyd, Laird, Stewart, Howe, J Clark, Koschitzke (Highmore, Murray)
Mid- Neale, Petracca, Martin, Rowell, Taranto, Tyson, Campbell, Powell ( Downie, Gulden, Jordan)
Rucks- Grawndy (Flynn)
Forwards- Phillips, Caldwell, Zeibell, Daniher, Dow, Warner (Brockman, Treacy)
Forward line is week but ultimately think F1,F2 &F3 will average 90+ and eventually will move Martin into forward line.
Ideally realise I have too many 200k-300k players and need to make some changes with these 5 and get Dunkley in.
Happy to hear any feedback.
Def : laird Daniel short Docherty young jaith (Briggs Highmore)
Mid : bont zerret danger cripps j.clark Campbell powell (gulden brockman downie )
Rick : Gawn Grundy (reeves)
Fed : dunkley phillips Zieball daniher frederick warner (Bergman Rowe).
Briggs to swing with Fantasia if a defender goes down which I just realised I don’t have in forward line ( think I got him in fantasy) anyway might turn Briggs to butt or whoever is named. Reeves loophole.
Remaining Bal : $29 800.
A few midprices not sure on and missing a couple of Uber prems ( the price of going with grawndy.
Thoughts would be appreciated
Hey The pizza man, Michael Frederick is out with a Calf strain for 2-3 weeks.
Didn’t know that. Cheers.
To be honest after posting this I had a read of some other teams in particular stewy the swans team if u remember that one ( flynn on field). I’m not particularly a strong trader his guns and rook strategy seems easier to manage and quicker to upgrade to a full prem team which I’ve never been able to do. Won’t be copying that’d be pointless but definitely starting a rook ruck on field and probably five changes cash permitting. Also I gotta say I really enjoy reading the comments of some of the regulars on this site. You being one of them.
I’ve been busy today but following up on the stewy’s flynn on field team. I think downgrading Gawn to Grundy should allow me to replace two on field rooks with Dow and daniher one in mid one in fwd. And then hoping laird or Lloyd to doch will allow me Walsh to bont. Anyway I think tonight I’ll give it a try. Good luck.
Thanks CT I had him in as well
DEF
C. Daniel
J. Short
E. Hughes
R. Bonner
C. Jiath
J. Clark
J. Koschitzke
L. Jones
I have gone with a unique team to say the least. I’ve gone with potential break out players this year and grundy, I don’t think is worth the price atm. Have at it
MIDS
M. Bontempelli
S. Walsh
M. Rowell
J. Sinclair
L. Shiels
L. Sholl
B. Sier
P. Dow
W. Phillips
T. Powell
C. Downie
RUCKS
M. Gawn
M. Pittonet
J. Treacy
FWD
J. De Goey
T. Phillips
I. Rankine
J. Ziebell
B. Campbell
C. Durdin
J. Daniher
J. Rowe
Ooof, that’s a no from me. Sorry, Angus. Way too many SC-irrelevant players and unnecessary PODs just based off of AAMI scores. I’ll run through em’ line by line:
DEF
Daniels, Short, Jiath and Clark are all solid picks, but Bonner and Hughes are just not SC material. Scored well in the AAMI game, but that won’t carry through the season especially since they both play in settled back sixes. Flick both of them.
MID
Shiels is on the way down and only popped off on ball in the AAMI game because Titch and O’Meara were out- not a viable SC pick. Sinclair’s an interesting one, but shouldn’t be your M4. If you’re set on him it should be at M5/6. Might also be a year early on Sholl; kid’s going to be a gun, but there’s already too many accumulators in the Crows midfield that’ll restrict his service. Personally didn’t like the look of Sier as he was divvying up CBAs with Daicos and Elliot (10 a piece) and Adams is set to return, he’d need a better CBA load to justify 313k imo.
RUC
The Saints second fiddle rucks in Hunter and McKernan flattered Pittonet. He racked up 37 HOs and still barely tonned. Doesn’t do enough around the ground, look elsewhere.
FWD
De Goey and Phillips are good picks, but Rankine’s same deal as Sholl and also injured, line through him.
Again, don’t base your selections off of who scored well in the AAMI games; it’s a tiny sample size and nowhere near close to game day conditions. The AAMI scores from guys like Shiels, Bonner and Hughes will probably be their highest for the year lol.
Don’t feel you need to cram your team with mid-pricers. There’s nothing wrong with rookies on-field, you need them and a handful will actually score well relative to their price. By going for very few actual premos you’ll severely limit your captaincy options each week. Looking at your team, Gawn and Bont are probably the only two you could safely chuck the VC/C on – that’s an issue.
Anyway, re-think those picks and have another crack.
Best of luck.
Good on ya for deliberately creating a very different and unique team. History tells us that nailing multiple potential breakouts is unlikely to be successful. You can recover from a couple of misses but too many will leave you unable to generate enough cash and not enough trades to upgrade.
Maybe consider concentrating your risk in the area you think there is the most upside , I.e. All value picks in the fwd line, or a rookie R2. But balance this with safer picks on the other lines. Good luck mate!
T/u-Cripps
T/d-Rowell
Wow Rowell over Cripps? Anyone wanna jump in to why? Is Cripps too injury prone?
Cripps for the long haul?
Will Rowell still be firing pointy end of the season?
Prob been asked a thousand times but
TU-Dunkley or
TD-Danger
For F1?
TU: Steele Draper
TD: Phillips Grundy
Why??
TU: Neale, J Clark, Daniher
TD: Zerrett, De Goey, Rowe
For reference, my other premo mids are Bont, Satan and Cripps. And I have Dunkley and Phillips at F1 and F2
My Dad has locked the cellar and told me to lay off the turps this week. So, while I am doing that, I have finalised my team.
LLoyd Laird Daniel Lukosious Clark Walker (c loop) Briggs/Koschitzke
Oliver Bont Merrett Danger Heppell Powell Sharp Downie Ralphsmith/Brockman/Gulden
Gawn Draper Flynn
Martin Heeney Caldwell Ziebell Daniher Rowe Warner/Treacy
$178.6k cash which I am happy about…allows me lots of options during first few rounds. I like that I actually have three ruck rookies (including Briggs). Main headache was Heppell or Rowell…Heppell will generate more $.
Rookies subjective of course but reckon I have lots of cash to be generated.
Now…where is that goonbag I had hidden under the bed !!!???
Oops…forgot I turfed Ralpsmith for Swans Campbell…cash is $113.2
Only 4 Bombers!!!……FOSOW will never open the cellar until at least 6….LOL
…..and on a more serious note;
IMO there is a little bit of contradiction with personal selections and ruck selection comments, ie comments about which rookie rucks and why,…and yet we choose Short and Clark.
Let’s take a step back and try not to be too clouded with our hopes that we forget logic, of which both are always controlled by luck anyway.
Hope, logic and luck. That pretty much sums up SuperCoach.
Need all 3. You quite rightly suggest that logic should outweigh hope. I do agree. But to win you gotta take risks to make yourself a POD to the rest of the pack. Might work, might not, but there will be a large peloton of very similar teams if we all apply the same logic.
Once the games start and we have real data, then logic plays a greater role in our trade decisions. But for now fortune may also favour the brave.
Mate…you should add skill if you are any chance in our league !!!
T/up – Jayden Short
T/down – Sam Docherty
Hey guys, for my M3 spot…
T/U – O. Wines
T/D – A. Gaff
Cheers!
T/up – Dangerfield, Harry Sharp
T/down – Dustin Martin, Braeden Campbell
Leaning towards Dusty and Braeden, only because Danger stated it was gonna take him a couple of weeks to get to full fitness. But don’t know if I should take the risk of not having him from the start. Any suggestions?
Lloyd, Laird, Daniels, Duggan, Chapman, Koschitzke (Briggs, Highmore)
Neale, Oliver, Merrett, Taranto, Green, Dow, Powell, Downie (Brockman, Gulden, Davies)
Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Danger, Dunks, Ziebell, Campbell, Smith, Rowe (Waterman, Treacy)
Have $67 700 left. Tossing up between Short and Duggan, Taranto and Cripps
Short and Cripps IMO – both have a bigger upside
Short and Taranto
Thoughts legends ?
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Short, H.Clark, H.Young, L.Jones // Koschitzke, Highmore
MID: Neale, Fyfe, Cripps, Taranto, Heppell, B.Campbell, Powell, Gulden // Brockman, Downie, A. Scott
RUCK: Gawn, Grundy // Flynn
FWD: Danger, D. Martin, Ziebell, Impey, Dow, Warner // Bergman, Rowe
1.4k left :))
Alright flirting with a rookie at R2
TU : Lloyd & hunter/Flynn R2
TD : Grundy & Briggs D6
Any late suggestions would be much appreciated!!!
DEF: Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Clark, Kosi, (Wehr, Highmore)
MID: Neale, Bont, Adams, Cripps, Rowell, Taranto, Powell, Gulden, (Durdin, Downie, Davis)
RUCK: Grundy, Draper (Treacy)
FWD: Danger, Dunkley, Ziebell, Campbell, Briggs, Rowe, (Brockman, Waterman)
Cheers guys!
No Gawn.
First 3 opponents,
Meek.
Hunter.
Flynn.
Will Clark and Short revert back to last year roles when Duncan and Houli return in a couple of weeks?
Def: Laird, Daniel, Short, Howe, Clark, W. Gould*, Cox*, Wehr*
Mid: Neale, Fyfe, Cripps, Rowell, Heppell, Powell*, F. Macrae*, Downie*, Bruhn*, Brockman*, Gulden,
Ruck: Gawn, Grundy, Meek*
Fwd: Dangerfield, Martin, Daniher, Dow, Campbell*, Treacy*, Rowe*, Waterman*
$112K left over, * = rookie.
Feels weird starting the year without Oliver, or Macrae but they’ll come into the side in good time, in defence I was choosing between Ridley, Short and Howe for Def 3 & 4. Forwards are light on for premiums and Dunkley will come in as soon as I can get him in. I’ll adjust the rookies as debut news comes out over the next week or so. I could turn Daniher into a minimum price rookie and then turn Dow into De Goey, but I really don’t trust that De Goey will finally turn into the consistent A-lister he could be.
Any Suggestions?
For M6 and MBench
TU: Rowell – Powell
TD: Cripps – Jordon
Likelihood of Caldwell being Top 6-8 FWD at the end of the season?
T/U: Yeah, a good chance he will
T/D: Nah, not even a Top 10 FWD
He and ziebell will last in my team until the end of the byes. At which point they will morph into the 2 best performing forwards that I don’t have.
Def
Lloyd, laird, daniel, williams, j.clark, highmore (briggs, koschitske)
Mid
Oliver, macrae,merrett, danger, cripps, bruhn, powell, ely smith (gulden, downie, a.scott)
Ruck
Gawn, nank (flynn)
For.
Dunkley, Phillips, ziebell, daniher, dow, bergman (rowe, treacy)
14k in bank
Hey boys and girls, would love a little feedback on the team, constantly changing it up but finally found something I like. This is the team with $37.5k left in the bank.
DEF: R.Laird, C.Daniel, T.Stewart, J.Short, J.Clark, J.Koshitzke (L.Jones and T.Highmore)
MID: L.Neale, C.Oliver, Z.Merret, P.Cripps, M.Rowell, B.Campbell, T.Bruhn, T.Powell (C.Downie, E.Gulden and A.Scott)
RUC: B.Grundy, S.Draper (P.Hunter)
FWD: P.Dangerfield, J.Dunkley, J.Ziebell, J.Daniher, P.Dow, J.Rowe (J.Treacy and A.Waterman
Hello very new to SuperCoach was told best place to speak about and ask for tips and help can you please critic my team for changes..
Ryan, laird, Stewart
Cox, Wher, Highmore
(Gould, Kozzy)
Neale, Steel, Oliver, Merritt, Rowell
Bruhn, Powell, Gulden
(Campbell, Scott, Downie)
Gawn, Grundy (treacy)
Dunkley, Martin, Phillips
Brockman, Waterman , Rowe
Henry, Briggs
Howdy!
Team’s not looking bad at all for a newbie. There’s a couple of worries though.
Gould I don’t think will be getting much game time, at least not earlier on in the year. Also not too sure about Wehr too, but I might be wrong. I have heard things about him, but I don’t think he played in the pre-season games.
Probably want to look at rookies like Lachie Jones, Kieran Briggs (who you already have in your forward line), and Denver Grainger-Barras. Could even put someone like Jordan Clark or Hayden Young who look like they’re ready to raise the game up a level or two. I know it might be like what most people are picking, but unfortunately cash cows and rookies in that area are in very short numbers right now.
Rest of your defenders look fine (Love the Ryan-Laird-Stewart starter, very different)
Midfield is looking looking pretty sweet, as are your rucks. That includes the rookie selections there too.
Interesting forward setup, going 3 premos (exact same as mine actually) and the rest are all rookies. Pretty much the same setup as your defence. Not sold on Waterman getting a lot of game time, same with Brockman (even though I have him on the bench currently). Haven’t heard heaps about Henry, so I’m not in a place to say anything on him right now. Wouldn’t hurt to turn one of them though into a cash cow like Ziebell or Caldwell, who’ll have much better security in keeping their spots in their respective teams. They should make you some decent money before the byes come along, then turn them into a Dangerfield or another forward premo.
Although as well, having one guy in your side that’s not playing creates the option for the captain loophole.
So yeah, I think in the end it’ll come down to picking the right rookies come Round 1. Keep the cash-cow options in mind as well, especially in the defence. But going only premos and rookies could work well for you too, it’s different from what most people are going for. If successful enough, you could end up having a stellar year with a really good rank.
All the best for this year ^.^
T/U Simpkin/Daniel
T/D Rowell/Ryan
TU: Gawn & L. Jones
TD: Short & Draper
Thoughts lads? Been tossing up going big on 4 defenders or putting my money somewhere else? Draper may be on the cards here.
Defenders: Lloyd, Laird, Short, H. Clark, Kozi, Highmore (Briggs, Murray)
Midfield: Oliver, Macrae, Merret, Rowell, Taranto, J. Clark, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, Scott)
Ruck: Gawn, Grundy (hunter)
Forward: Dunkley, Martin, Ziebell, Dow, Campbell, Bergman (Rowe, Treacy)
TU : Gawn
TD Grundy
Tu May
Td Stewart
Team selection number 900. Getting closer to being happy with it.. rookies subject to change as usual
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Short, Clark, Briggs, Highmore (Kosci, Where
MID: Steele, Oliver, Merrett, Cripps, Rowell, Taranto, Powell, Gulden ( Smith, Durdin, Downie)
R: Gawn, Draper (Hunter)
FWD: Sidebottom, Martin, Phillips, Ziebell, Macrae, Laurie (Rowe, Scott)
Yay or nay ?
Advice / pick it apart would be helpful
G’day Moose
How much bank do you have left?
A couple of things to think about: Sidebottom – calf injury 2 weeks out from Rd 1, will he be right to go?? For mine he’s a risk, go to Dunkley/Danger.
Def rookies – Do you have a plan in place if Wehr and/or Briggs don’t get named Saturday night?
If you have the cash find a way to get Campbell in fwd or mid. High price rookie but will play and will make you cash.
Good luck.
Well this is funny. I went Danger and Campbell to sidebottom and Powell so I had cash for Clark haha.
I can change sidebottom to dunkley with 1k to spare. I would love Campbell but struggling to find the cash
Thanks for the help
The Sunday rookies could cause havoc. I also have Briggs, but hope that any of Fyfe, Wehr, Highmore or Jones get named as well and its not a problem.
Love to know what time Sunday teams are named…hopefully before the two Sat night games start.
Backs: Laird, Mills, Short, Duggan, Kozi, Jones (Highmore/Gould)
Mids: Steele, Merret, Crips, Rowell, Dacios, Tyson, Bruhn, Powell (Jordan/Gulden/McNeil)
Rucks: Gawn, Grundy (Trecy)
Forwards: Danger, Martin, Atkins, Ziebell, Dow, Brockman (Rowe/Scott)
32k left
I want Clarke at D5 but I think Atkins, Ziebell, Tyson will all out score him.
TU – Lloyd (M1) and Caldwell (F1)
TD – Stewart (M3) and Butters (F1)
Currently trying to work out how to start with Caldwell as F2 so it’s good to see some consider him as F1 haha.
TU: Oliver – Ridley – T Phillips
TD: Neale – Lloyd – Daniher
Something a bit different here. A TU/TD for two different sides.. one running GAWNDY the other team is 3 rookies rucks but gives me some nice premiums! I think the rookie rucks will rocket in price IF they play.
Any advice and criticism is welcome on either side .. Bench rookies are just ya standards so gonna leave them off to shorten the post.
TU:
DEF: Laird Daniel Short Clark Jones sharp
MID: Neale Oliver MacRae Merrett Rowell Dow Campbell Powell
RUCK: GAWNDY
FWD: danger Dunkley Ziebell Bergman Rowe Brockman
Bank $70k
TD:
DEF: Laird Daniel Stewart short Docherty Jones
MID: Neale Oliver Bont Merrett brayshaw Rowell Powell Gulden
RUCK: meek Flynn (hunter)
FWD: Dunkley dusty Phillips Ziebell Campbell Warner
Bank :$4k
I blame myself 😉
Def welcome in our league !!
I think I’m getting closer to my finished product. Who am I kidding? I’ll keep making changes!
Backs: laird, Daniel, short, Clarke, h young, highmore, Em: kosi / Fyfe
Mids: Merrett, Macrae, Dunkley, Oliver, Taranto, Campbell, Powell, gulden, Em: Davies, McNeil, Scott
Rucks: Gawn, Grundy Em: hunter
Forwards: danger, Dunkley, Ziebell, Daniher, Dow, Warner Em: Rowe, treacey.
I’ve had to really skimp on my emergency rookies but that’s helped me get 12 keepers and the cows and rookies I wanted as my best 22.
Is the Dunkley at M3 the same Dunkley as the one at F2?
Hi all, not long now, this is my second draft and I don’t know how I feel about the team I’ve made so any advice would be greatly appreciated.
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Stewart, Kosi, L.Jones, Highmore (Briggs, A.Fyfe)
MID: Neale, Oliver, Z.Merrett, Cripps, Rowell, Powell, Mcneil, Downie (Jordan, Anthony Scott, Gulden)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Treacy)
FWD: Danger, Dunkley, Dusty, Campbell, Rowe, Warner (Brockman, Waterman)
$12,700 in the bank
Cheers!!
I’m assuming no comments and the thumbs up would be it’s alright. Have I read the room correctly?? lol
Really unsure about this team.
Would love some feedback.
Laird, Ridley, Daniel
Short, Clark, Koschitzke
(Briggs, Highmore)
Neale, Oliver, Macrae, Merrett
Dow, Campbell, Powell, Smith
(Bianco, Downie, Gulden)
Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Dangerfield, Phillips, Ziebell
Daniher, Warner, Rowe
(Brockman, Treacy)
$28,700 Left in bank.
Thoughts?
Def. laird, Daniel, Duggan, L. Jones, Briggs, Kosi (cox, highmore)
Miss. Neale, Oliver, Macrae, Merrett, Fyfe, Powell, gulden, downie ( bruhn, Campbell, Scott)
Rucks. Gawn, Draper (meek)
Fwd. danger, Dunkley, Martin, ziebell, Rowe, brockman ( treacy, waterman)
$104k in bank
Feedback appreciated.
Can you go into the season without danger?
Dunkley F1 and Phillips F2?
I have the same F1 and F2, and I don’t think there’s an issue with it. Much more money to make in the FWD line it seems to start this season than on any other line at the moment, so I think you can afford to sit on premo FWDs more so than in other positions
Hello everyone,
Happy last Sunday without football!!
Made few changes from the last team I’ve published.
Heavier on the MID premos at the expenses of a premo FWD or a 4th premium-like DEF.
Forward I’m really not fussed by anyone other than Danger and Marshall at the moment, I am banking on getting them both when Marshall is back and Danger gets a bit cheaper.
59,400$ left, which is probably a touch too much?
R. Laird, J. Ridley, C. Daniel,
J. Clark, L. Jones, J. Koschitzke
(T.Highmore, J.Wehr)
L. Neale, J. Steele, C. Oliver,
M. Bontempelli, Z. Merrett,
B. Campbell, T. Powell, E. Smith
(C. Downie, E. Gulden, A. Scott)
M. Gawn, B. Grundy ( J. Treacy)
J. Dunkley, D. Butler, J. Ziebell,
J. Daniher, T. Fullarton, H. Jones
( J. Rowe, T. Brockman)
Any feedback welcome!
Mass
It is better to start the season with…
T/U: Stewart as D3 & Laird as M5
T/D: Cripps as M5 & Laird as D2/D3
Feel like it may be a no brainer but interested to see what fellow coaches think.
T/U – Grundy, Ziebell, Brockman
T/D – Draper, Dusty, McNeil
Cheers,
B321
TU: Stewart and Butts
TD: Oliver and 123k defender
I had Oliver out of my team to start the season for a while, mainly because of quite a tough run of opponents for Dees’ MIDs.
But from my (not so long) experience, it doesn’t seem to matter who the Uber Premo MIDs play against, they mostly score well enough for their price anyway (even if they play against a tagger, now and then).
I also saw some threads about whether it makes sense to start the season with Gawn or Grundy and 2 out of Meek, Hunter, Flynn/Briggs.
When you look at Gawn match-ups in Rounds 1, 2, 3 – Meek, Hunter, Flynn/Briggs/Mumford – I wouldn’t be surprised, if he averaged close to 150.
My point is that Gawn & Grundy is the top lock & load combo and Gawn & Oliver is the second best, to start the season, in my opinion.
So yeah I’m starting Oliver (but I’m also going with Stewart as D3, most likely).
Hi all, any changes I should make here? PLS HELP. $130k in the bank.
DEF: Ryan, Laird, Daniel, Stewart, J Clark, DGB (Kosch, Highmore)
MID: MaCrae, Zerett, JKelly, Gaff, B Campbell, Powell, Brockman, Gulden (E Smith, JJordon, C Downie)
RUCK: Gawndy (Treacy)
FOR: Danger, Dunkley, Impey, Dow, Bergman, Rowe (Warner, AScott)
Who has the better job security?
TU Meeks
TD. Treacy
Looks like Treacy. Thanks everyone for voting.
I think Treacy is suspended for 2-3 games check Freo website
Hi guys.
TU J Clarke Cats
TD H Young Freo
T/U Macrae, T Phillips
T/D Danger (in mids), Butters
The second one is probably better for my bye structure but thinking that’s secondary consideration
T/U H.Clark and t.phillips
T/D T. Stewart and J.Ziebel
Hey everyone, please TU or TD this team. Have messed around with it for ages but I think it looks solid now. I’m positive on rookies except benches.
Def: Lloyd, Laird, Daniel, Short, Clark, Kos (*Briggs, Highmore)
Mid: Neale, Oliver, Macrae, Merret, Rowell, Powell, Downie, Gulden (Berry, Brockman, Scott)
Ruck: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
For: Dunkley, Ziebell, Impey, Campbell, Warner, Rowe (Jones, Treacy)
Tu.
Nank, lloyd, 102k rookie
Td.
Meek, $1,090,000 combo of def and mid/for
Currently have
*lloyd, laird, daniel, willliams
Oliver, macrae, zerret, danger, cripps
Gawn, *nank
Dunkley, phillips
Buffalo, what about Lloyd and Meek plus someone like Caldwell in the mids or fwd line? Good luck…M
What is everyone doing with Rowell
TU: Good pick keep in team
TD: There are better options
TU : hunter Clark
TD: Docherty
Check out my team…
Lloyd, laird Daniel, Stewart, short, highmore…..
steele, oliver, macrae, Merrett,clark,powell, gulden,downie….
Gawn, grundy…
dunks, Ziebel, Impey, campbell, warner, Rowe….
I feel very confident in my team. Think I will start round 1 with it. not looking for anymore changes, unless I hear something new.
TU : danger & j.clarke
TD : Phillips & Docherty
Vote just once please there’s two pages. M5
Page 1
TU . Rowell
TD . Andy Brayshaw
Page 2 just vote once not on each page
TU . Taranto
TD . Walsh
Laird Ridley Daniel Stewart Cox Koz Highmore loop
Oliver Macrae Merritt Jelly Cripps Campbell Powell Gulden. 3 rooks.
Gawn Flynn Meek
Danger Dunkley Phillips Zieball Turner Rowe 2 rooks.
80k
Hi all, think I’m finally happy with my team and will probably go into round 1 with it, may have to change some rookies tho.
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Daniel
Short, Young, Highmore
(Koschitzke, Briggs)
MID: Neale, Steele, Bont
Merrett, Rowell, Clark
Powell, Gulden
(Brockman, Downie, Scott)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
FWD: Phillips, Ziebell, Daniher
Campbell, Warner, Bergman
(Rowe, Waterman)
6.2K left, love to hear some feedback!
Appreciate some feedback
Lloyd, Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Clark (Kosi, Highmore)
Macrae, Merrett, Kelly, Danger, Cripps, Sloane, Campbell, Powell (Brockman, Downie, Gulden)
Martin, Hunter (Flynn)
Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Warner, Scott (Bergman, Rowe)
95,000 remaining
Have played around with swinging Clark mid and bringing in Young. Not sure if worth it.
Not sold on Cripps having the year he used to. Think Sloane has potential to sit at M8 now fit after last year (someone has to get the ball out their midfield)
Phillips seems a risk to me as not sold on all the hype.
Also looked at Llyod to Young and then upgrade all of Phillips, Cripps and Sloane. Leaves one less keeper though which is a worry when starting rucks as is.
Bring on the advise.
Cripps should improve but tbh a lot of people believe walsh will be better.
Most of the thumbs down will be the ruck, I don’t actually mind the principle of two cheaper options, even starting rookies, so long as you have a clear escape plan. Trading out both to bring in a star makes sense especially with the low scores in the ruck from AAMI. I highly suspect we’re all gonna get burned by overpriced rucks this year.
Nope, that’s not my big problem with your team, even with Hunter’s potential team spot being less than Fullerton’s.
What kills your team for me is taking that brave risk in the rucks and taking onboard all that death or glory attitude to pick… Jelly and Sloane.
Urgh.
Any suggestions?
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Daniel, H.Young, Clark, Koschitzke (Jones, Highmore)
MID: Neale, Merrett, Fyfe, Cripps, Rowell, Campbell, Powell, Downie (Cockatoo, Gulden, McNeil)
RUCK: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
FWD: Dangerfield, Dunkley, Ziebell, Warner, Rowe, Brockman (Laurie, Treacy)
TU: Short
TD: Ridley
Currently have Short but a little concerned with Houli to come back
thoughts on this team 4 days out?
Def: Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Young, Clark, Koschitzke – Briggs, Highmore
Mid: Bont, Zerrett, Fyfe, Rowell, Taranto, Bruhn, Powell, Brockman – Downie, Gulden, Scott
Ruck: Gawndy – Treacy
Fwd: Danger, Dusty, Phillips, Ziebell, Campbell, Warner – Bergman, Rowe
Still not 100% sure on r3 is treacy or meek gonna get more games?
my team after 10 million changes
ryan, ridley,howe, de koning, koschitzke, highmore (jones and sharp)
oliver, bonts, zerrett,laird,cripps,rowell, powell, brockman (downie, lazarro, gulden)
gawn, grundy (flynn)
danger, dunkley, ziebell, dow, bergman, rowe (treacey, scott)
thanks
Looking at that your negative feedback will all be over your defence.
so now my defence is ridley, stewart, short, briggs koschitzke, highmore (de koning, fyfe) – is that better? i’m having trouble with defence without messing with other lines and i don’t really want to do that 🙁
looking to bring williams and lloyd back in within the first couple of weeks
Def: Laird, Daniel, Williams, Cox, Jones, Koschitzke (Sharp, Highmore)
Mid: Neale, Macrae, Tracca, Rowell, Taranto, B. Hill, Dow, Powell (Brockman, Downie, Gulden)
Ruck: Gawn, Martin (Hunter)
Fwd: Danger, Dusty, De Goey, Ziebell, Daniher, Campbell (Briggs, Rowe)
110K
Def: Laird, Daniel, Houston, Rich, Jones, Koschitzke (Briggs, Highmore)
Mid: Neale, Steele, Macrae, Zerrett, Rowell, Campbell, Powell, Brockman (Sharp, Downie, Gulden)
Ruck: Grundy, Martin (Hunter)
Fwd: Danger, Dusty, De Goey, Ziebell, Daniher, Fullarton (Rowe, Scott)
5K
Split between the two, but need to make some changes; so feel free to tear it apart
Please can someone help justify why fullarton will play all of the games mcstay is set to miss (about 6 rounds), when daniher is clearly the second ruck and brisbane don’t need a third 199cm tall in the farward line. Plus i feel fullarton will score 60 on a good day and 30-40 the rest of the time. Its more if he plays his scoring potential sucks.
Daniher is coming back from an injury riddled couple of years, Brisbane will not want him to do excessive amounts of rucking … how’s that?
Cheers
TU
Docherty & Dow
TD
Crisp & Warner
TU: Danger + Gulden
TD: Dusty + Campbell
Any feedback on this team would be appreciated
Def: Laird, Daniels, Stewart, Short, Clark, Wehr (Highmore, Kosi)
Mid: Oliver, Macrae, Merrett, Rowell, Taranto, Campbell, Powell, Downie (Gulden, Brockman, Bruhn)
Ruck: Gawn, Grundy (Hunter)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Phillips, Ziebell, Daniher, Rowe, Laurie (Briggs, Waterman)
60k in bank
Rookies subject depending on R1 selection
Laird, Ridley, Daniel, Short, Jiath, Clark (Kosi, Highmore)
Oliver, Bont, Zerrett, Walsh, Taranto, Campbell, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, Scott)
Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Butters, Phillips, Zieball, Danigher, Warner, Bergman (Rowe, Treacy)
$1500 left
One possible change:
Tu/Td
Butters and Jiath to Bruhn (via Campbell) and a premo defender up to 581k
Options to be named below
Tu: Ryan
Td: Maynard
Only need one
TU:- Brockman
TD:- Downie
Thoughts,
Mids – Neale, Oliver, Macrea, Cripps & ???????
For – Dunkley & ???????
TU – M Taranto & F Danger.
TD – M Merrett & F Butters.
Cheers guys,
Now out of….
TU – Taranto.
TD – Rowell.
Can you start both Rowell and Taranto at M4 and M5? And would you?
TU – Yes
TD – No
Interested to hear your thoughts.
Been thinking of trying to get some breakout candidates this year but had a new thought for just backing in the guns so some quick advice on this would be great.
TU: Freo Brayshaw, Rowell, Caldwell
TD: J Mac, Danger, rookie (probably Downie)
Worth noting I have Steele, Oliver, Zerrett and Cripps in the mids and Dunkley as a FWD so this is making the choice on F2 and M3/4
TU: Hunter
TD: Flynn
T/U: Cripps
T/D: Fyfe
heard fyfe will play forward more with lob out so will that affect his score badly or do i still stick with him
IMO neither to much injury risk, Cripps is all outa sorts at moment has lost his Mojo – watch and wait for me.
M6
T/U: Green
T/D: Caldwell
Laird, Daniel, Mills, Duggan, J.Clark, Highmore (Jones, Koschitzke)
Oliver, Walsh, Cripps, Rowell, Taranto, T.Green, Powell, Gulden (Jordan, Downie, McNiel)
Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Butters, Phillips, Caldwell, Ziebell, Dow, Campbell (Rowe, Brockman)
Interesting team, a lot of risks/ mid pricers though and not enough premos for my liking.
Could argue you are taking a decent sized risk on 7 players in your starting squad which IMO is far too high (Duggan, Rowell, Taranto, Green, Butters, Phillips, Caldwell) with a couple more that are slightly less risky but still unsure on in regards to SC scoring (Ziebell, Walsh, Cripps, J Clark).
If you are happy with taking this many risks all at once then go ahead, but personally I would upgrade a few of these guys to premos and downgrade a few to rooks. I do love your rucks and some of your PODs
Have been listening to the players talk about the extra time on ground , rotation changes and rule change. Have decided I am not picking any player with a history of injury no matter how good they are.
I feel by round 6/7 there will be a lot of soft tissue injuries and older injury affected players may feel the pinch.
Alright, i think I’m finally settled! Rookies are all placeholders atm but I’m hear for any advice! Feel free to be harsh if necessary 🙂
$28,800k in the bank
DEF: Ryan, Laird, Stewart, Young, Clark, Kos (L Jones, Highmore)
MID: Neale, Oliver, Bont, Zerrett, Cripps, Dow, B Campbell, Powell (Brockman, Downie, Gulden)
RUC: Gawndy (Hunter)
FOR: Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Warner, Briggs, Bergman (Fullerton, Treacy)
Rookies:
T Powell (tu) or
b Campbell (td)
Switch for Fyfe (102k)
Or do I keep both?
Both.
Which set of two to round out the squad
T/U Lloyd + Cripps
T/D C.Daniel + Merrett
Thanks
With the money left over from the second option I can upgrade Rowell > Cripps. This leaves the midfield as follows: Neale, Satan, McRae, Merrett, Cripps/Rowell.
Only $1,100 in the bank though
T/U Cripps
T/D Rowell
Every year im a Gawndy lock and throw away the key kinda guy, but its bugging me this year with the possible rule change effects & now Flynn confirmed R1 starter..what to do?
TU: Gawn & Flynn (hunter)
TD: In Gawndy, we trust.
TU Rowell.
TD Taranto
I’m assuming no comments and the thumbs up would be it’s alright. Have I read the room correctly?? lol
Is it worth a risk at Howe?
TU yep keep him
TD scrap him and get someone cheaper to save $$$
Ok if I get rid of Howe who do I bring in for under $523,000? Williams? Docherty? Suggestions?
Short
Already got him. My backline is
short Daniel Howe
Clark Koschitzke highmore
(Sharp Fyfe)
Only $5 left in bank
T/up – Macrae
T/down – Steele
At least you know Steel will always play on the ball full time
I agree with you, and I know Macrae is a jet but I’m just unsure how things will go when Treloar comes back. Does his role change?
T/U – Walsh
T/D – Taranto
Getting cold feet on Walsh. Worst case I buy him if he hits the ground running. The extra $90k can assist with a backline mid-pricer or getting up to Oliver
D4
THUMBS UP
Short
THUMBS DOWN
Howe
Or if there is someone that’s around the same price or lower that’s a better option comment
Current defence
Laird Daniel Stewart (short/howe)
butts kosi
T/U – Taranto, De Goey
T/D – Kelly, Dow
Want to squeeze in Steele but I’d be too top heavy on RD14 byes
Don’t worry about byes unless your trying to win SuperCoach Australia , if you drop a game over the byes in a league it won’t matter that much if you get early wins IMO
TU: Caldwell
TD: TPhillips
TU: Rowell
TD: Phillips and save money
I am putting the cue in the rack re posting my latest team. I have had my super computer running non-stop for weeks now, and it has spat out the most beautiful looking team. But, as I am in many tough leagues, including a $100 cash league, I can no longer post here for the many opponent’s who use this site to copy.
I have even come up with an algorithm for the like of Magnets, GWS madness, FUAC etc…
Good luck all 🙂
Wighty has indeed developed a sophisticated algorithm. I don’t fully understand how it works but it is guaranteed to identify at least 3-4 mid priced Bombers who ultimately will fail to reach their potential 😉
I’ll store that comment up in my September time capsule with all the others GOTB, but might bring it out after I demolish you in our league !!!
Can’t see why anyone would want to copy someone else’s team, most especially if they are in the same league. If anything, I like to see other coaches teams as I want to try and find different players, rather than the norm, and then worry about the FOMO …
Good luck to all, especially with the ridiculous decision of teams being named the night before – brings back nightmares of last years car crash of a season.
Was a tongue in cheek comment Lisa !!!
TU Daniher
TD Dow
TU: Taranto and Butters
TD: Neale and Ziebell
Howdy all,
Looking for some advice on my team in general.
B: Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Clark, JKos (Jones, Chugg)
M: Steele, Oliver, Bont, Zerrett, Rowell, Taranto, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, A.Scott)
R: Grundy, Draper (Hunter)
F: Dunks, T Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Campbell, Rowe (Warner, Treacy)
3.8K in bank.
Or to underdo today’s changes…
(T/U) – team above
(T/D) – Neale, Gawn, D.Tyson, Highmore and 30.4K in bank for Grundy, Oliver, Taranto and Chugg.
Any other feedback is also encouraged.
Tu Taranto
Td Walsh
TU: Taranto, H Young, T Bruhn
TD: Ridley, Dow, Bergman
DEF – Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Cox, Kosi (Jones, Highmore)
MID – Neale, Bont, Cripps, Rowell, Taranto, Bruhn, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Jordon, Downie)
RUC – Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
FWD – Dunkley, Heeney, T McDonald, Ziebell, Dow, Rowe (Treacy, Scott)
TU – Neale, TMac, Heeney
TD – Oliver, Phillips, DeGoey
T/U Grundy, Daniher
T/D Draper, Cripps
Danger and Phillips + 90k – t up
Or
Dunkley and Dusty – t down
TU : J Clark
TD: H Young
TU: Cripps & TPhillips
TD: Dunkley & Caldwell
does ridley take the bombers kick outs? if so all of them or?
in the aammi there were 7 kickins. Ridley took all of them and played on every time
TU: Danger
TD: Lloyd
TU Flynn
TD Meek
Thanks coaches
https://www.afl.com.au/news/562850/dockers-facing-tall-crisis-with-youngster-banned
FREMANTLE’S tall stocks have taken another hit on the eve of the season with potential debutant Josh Treacy offered a two-match ban for striking in a WAFL practice match on Saturday.
T/U Fyfe Taranto
T/U Cripps/ Rowell-Simpkin + 40k
Got another alternative?
Rate my team. Going to take the risk of Meek due to lobb out, and sean darcy a potential out. Held his own against nic nat & frees up a lot of cash for other positions.
Should I downgrade a forward to daniher & upgrade a back rookie to J clark? Hunter clark will be my POD.
Give us your thoughts,
Def: LAIRD, DANIEL, SHORT, H CLARK, L jones, k briggs, (j kozzie, J butts)
Mid: OLIVER, MACRAE, ZERRETT, CRIPPS, TARANTO, b campbell, t powell, Bruhn, (Golden, Downie, Scott)
Ruck: GAWN, Meek (Flynn) or Treacy depends on selection.
Fwd: DUNKS, MARTIN, T GREEN, PHILLIPS, Ziebell, Warner, (Rowe, Waterman)
60k left
Def.
Lloyd, laird, ridley, daniel, williams, j.clark (koschitske, highmore)
Mid.
Oliver, macrae, zerret, danger, cripps, campbell, powell, gulden (downie, a.fyfe, a.scott)
Ruck.
Gawn, meek (flynn)
For.
Dunkley, phillips, ziebell, dow, ely Smith, bergman (rowe, treacy)
Pretty happy with the look of this.
Only 8k in bank and 3 rookies pricedat 102k makes me worry though.
Any thoughts and suggestions appreciated
Def – Daniel, laird, Stewart, Jones, Briggs, highmore (wehr, kocschitzke)
Mid – Neale, Steele, Oliver, Taranto, braydshaw, Powell, Campbell, gulden (valente, durdin, McRae)
Ruck – Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Fwd – Dunkley, dusty, butters, ziebell, Campbell, brockman (Rowe, waterman)
Any thoughts appreciated, 70k in the bank
Really unsure with this team.
But at the same time I’m kinda happy with it.
Would love to hear any feedback.
Lloyd, Laird, Short, Clark, Koschitzke, Highmore (Briggs, Fyfe)
Neale, Oliver, Merrett, Rowell, Taranto, Campbell, Powell, Smith (Bianco, Downie, Gulden)
Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Dunkley, Martin, Phillips, Ziebell, Warner, Rowe (Brockman, Treacy)
$10,200 Left in bank.
Cheers.
With news of Treacy now suspended for 3 weeks, is he still worth a spot on the forward bench? My original plan was have him at F8, with Flynn at R3, then when Flynn has topped out, trade Flynn out and swing Treacy into R3.
TU: Keep Treacy at R3
TD: Replace him with another rookie
Treacy can be used as a loophole but will accrue no value…depends on what you want i guess
Tu – rowell
Td – crippa
About done with my team but still unsure about Laurie and Waterman. BANK: 38,000
Defender
J.Llyod, R.Laird,C.Daniel,J.Short,L.Jones,T.Highmore. (J.Koschitzke, B.Laurie)
Mid
L.Neale,M.Bont,P.Cripps,M.Rowell,J.Caldwell,P.Dow,T.Powell,T.Brockman. (B.Campbell,C.Downie,A.Scott)
Ruck
M.Gawn, B.Grundy (J.Treacy
Forward
J.Dunkley,D.Martin,J.Ziebell,J.Dahiner,C.Warner,J.Rowe (M.Bergman,A.Waterman)
any tips?
To start ?
Tu- neale and phillips
Td- steele and caleb daniel
TU: H Young
TD: I Cumming
Back: Laird, Daniel, Short, J.Clark, Kosi, Highmore (Jones, Wehr)
Mid: Neale, Bont, Zerrett, Cripps, Rowell, Campbell, Powell, Downie (Gulden, Brockman, F.Macrae)
Ruck: Gawndy (Hunter)
Fwd: Danger, Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Warner, Waterman (Treacy, Rowe)
23k left
Comment feedback please
TU: Duggan
TD: Williams
TU: Dunkley
TD:Martin
Tu: Macrae
or
Td:Bont
TU: Oliver
TD : Merrett
I NEED HELP.
might be going a little nuts but wow does starting Flynn make all the other lines far better. I feel like they are almost equal on points but the first option has the Flynn risk but low injury risk and visa versa for the bottom.
TU: Flynn, Daniel, Neale, Danger (Fwd)
TD: Grundy, Docherty, Daniher, Danger (Mid)
Voted thumbs down but I would change daniher to a basement rookie and upgrade docherty to a better defender like Daniel, ridly, stewart
Appreciate the response mate. Unfortunately with the lack of forward rookies I’d have to drop daniher to someone that probably won’t play
TU: Caldwell -M7
TD: Harmes -D5
Made more changes now that Treacy is out.
DEF – Laird, Daniel, Short, Clark, Cox, Koschitzke (Highmore, Wehr)
MID – Macrae, Petracca, Merrett, Fyfe, Taranto, Dow, Campbell, Powell (Downie, Gulden, Scott)
RUC – Gawn, Draper (Flynn)
FWD – Dunkley, Martin, Phillips, Caldwell, Ziebell, Warner (Rowe, Brockman)
The decision was out of Petracca, Caldwell and Young to downgrade to make cap room for the Hunter > Flynn move. Went for Young in the end, I felt out of the three he had the least amount to offer (even though he has plenty to offer). Also from what I’m hearing, Ely Smith doesn’t look like breaking into the Rd 1 side, so I wanted to cover his spot as well with someone who will play.
Sooooo I replaced Young with Cox. I think he should play Rd 1, and he seems like he’ll be rotating through the defence and the wing. So he should fare okay with points.
But I needed a bit more money to complete that trade, so I also downgraded Jones. I’m not sure if he’ll even start Rd.1 now, so I’m playing safe and downgraded him to Wehr. I can use him as a loophole if needed, always handy to have one there just in case.
I’ve replaced Smith with Dow. I’m gonna take a chance on him and hopefully it comes up apples for me.
Changed Hunter to Flynn, because he or Treacy would’ve been the cash-cow ruck for me. With Treacy suspended, I think it’ll decrease his chances of breaking into the side once he’s served his sentence, because Darcy won’t be far away. So Meek looks more likely now to keep the vacant Lobb position once Darcy returns. Plus Flynn has way better JS than Hunter, so that’s why Hunter is gone in addition to Treacy going.
And speaking of the devil, lastly I replaced Treacy with Warner. He looked good in the AAMI match and the Swans look to bleed out a few of their younger players that stood out in that game (which they’d be stupid not to). Plus he’s basically still at rookie price, so why not.
TU – Docherty
TD – Houston
Comment – Neither
Alright time for a second crack
Def – Lloyd, Laird, Howe, Stewart, Kozi, Higmore (Bianco, Murray)
Mid- Neale, Gaff, Dunkley, Rowe, Taranto, Powell, Dow, Downie ( Gulden, Jordan, McNeil)
Ruck- Grawndy (Flynn)
For- Martin, Philips, Caldwell, Zeibell, Campbell, Warner (Brockman, Saunders)
I really wanted to lock the must haves away for the season (Lloyd, Neale, Gawn & Grundy) however very tempted to trade Lloyd down to Houston, Bianco to J Clark and Gaff to Merrit.
Happy to take on anyone’s thoughts .
Good luck all
Rowell not Rowe
I keep swapping but here’s where I think I’m settled on for Round 1
Def – Laird , Daniel , Howe , Houston , Briggs , Kossie ( jones & Highmore)
Mids – Neale , Cogs , Billings , Rowell , Taranto , Tyson , Dow, F Macrae , ( Powell , Jordon, Brockman)
Rucks- Grundy , Draper ( treacy)
Fwds – Dunkley , Martin, Zorko, Ziebell, Daniher, B Campbell ( Rowe & Waterman)
I’m weak in the mids but I’m thinking that as long as I can pick some good kids I can trade up into the better mid players.
Also with most of my premo fwds playing mid time I should have better scores from them
Players I’m still tossing up to trade out
Howe
Daniher
Thoughts?
Still tossing up whether I need to start with LLoyd – didn’t have him last year and regretted it all season as just couldn’t ever get him traded in, there was always an injury or some other drama to deal with. My options are :
TU: Start with Lloyd with Daniher / Dow in the forward line
TD: Leave out Lloyd for now, start with T Stewart and Caldwell in the forwards (and work out a way to trade Lloyd in during the season)
T/U Cripps
T/D Walsh
Hi guys,
Would love some feedback on my current team 🙂
Backs: Lloyd, Daniel, T. Stewart, Sheppard, H. Young, J. Clark (Koschitzke, Highmore)
Mids: Neale, Bont, Merrett, Rowell, Tyson, B. Campbell, T. Powell, Brockman (Dowie, Gulden, Scott)
Rucks: Gawn, Grundy (Hunter)
Forwards: Dunkley, Caldwell, Ziebell, Daniher, Dow, Bergman (Rowe, Durdin)
Thanks!
Hi gang appreciate last minute help as always on here
Caldwell and rookie
Or
Ziebell and Dow
$1,400 in the bank. Who would you ditch for any last minute rookie restructures?
TU – Lloyd to Daniel/Howe
TD – Oliver to Walsh
Comment:
Neale to Steele
Who is a must have round 1.
Just want to go with one….
TU – Lloyd.
TD- Neale.
Hey all
Looking for some advice on my team as we approach R1. Getting tinkering fatigue!:
Def: Laird, Daniel, T Stewart, Short, Clark, Highmore (Kozi, Murray)
Mid: Neale, Oliver, Merrett, Martin (vc), Taranto, Bruhn, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, McNeil, Scott)
Ruck: Gawn (C), Grundy (Meek)
F: Dunkley, Phillips, Ziebell, Dow, Campbell, Warner (Rowe, Treacy)
I am unsure with McNeill as a rookie mid given the depth of talent at the dogs… would be keen to hear other options
Tu: Steele
Td: Danger
Keen to get some feedback on the below.
Def: Ryan, Laird, Daniel, Clark, Koschitzke, Highmore (Wehr, A Fyfe)
Mid: Neale, Steele, Oliver, Taranto, Rowell, Dow, Downie, Campbell (E Smith, Scott, Jordon)
Ruck: Grundy, Draper (Treacy)
Fwd: Martin, Danger, Phillips, Caldwell, Ziebell, Rowe (H Jones, Bergman)
109,600K left in the bank.
Cheers
DEF: Laird, Daniel, L Mcdonald, T Stewart, Bro Smith, J Clark (Highmore, Kosci)
MID: Oliver, Macrae, Dangerield, Merrett, Fyfe, Campbell, Powell, Gulden (Downie, Mcneil, Scott)
Ruck: Gawn, Flynn (Meek)
FWD: Dusty, De Goey, Zieball, Daniher, Warner, Rowe (Brockman, Chugg)
PLEASE GIVE SOME HELP
I’m quite new to this so working on structure… If anyone has some thoughts and suggestions that would be appreciated
DEF:
Laird, Daniel, J Clarke, H Young, Koschitzke, Highmore, (Fyfe, Briggs)
MID:
Neale, Oliver, Zerrett, Cripps, B Hill, Rowell, Powell, Downie (Gulden, Valente, E Smith)
RUC:
Grundy, Draper (Hunter)
FWD:
Dunkley, Ziebell, Phillips, Dow, Fullarton, Rowe (Waterman, Treacy)
Draper is probably the biggest risk… but i think has high ptential. Also unsure on Hill and Powell.. def could be a bit light..
Cheers!
TU: Taranto
TD: Cripps
T/U – Lloyd & Taranto
T/D – Daniel & Jelly
Ive changed my team so much! any suggestions, would be appreciated 🙂
DEF:
Laird, Daniel, Stewart, Short, Jiath, J Clark (Koschitzke, Highmore)
MID
Neale, Macrae, Dunkley, Phillips, Dow, Campbell, Powell, Gulden (Brockman, Downie, A Scott)
RUC
Gawn, Grundy (Hunter)
FWD
Danger, Dusty, Ziebell, Daniher, Warner, Rowe (Bergman, Treacy)
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Stewart, Daniel, Clark, Jones
Bench: highmore, Kozi
MID: Neale, Oliver, Bont, Walsh, Cripps,Campbell, Powell, Gulden
Bench: Downie, Brockman, Scott
RUCK: Gawn, Grundy
Bench: Flynn
FWD: Heeney, Ziebell, Daniher, Dow, Warner, Fullarton
Bench: Rowe, Bergman
$20k left over
Bit light in the forwards and would love to upgrade Cripps to Zerrett but can’t find the cash! Couple of rookies may change, 3rd defensive rookie is my biggest concern currently
Let me know what you think
Last debate for my starting team:
A) Grundy, Caldwell, TomGreen
B) Flynn (r2), Dangerfield, J.Kelly
I understand the risk of Flynn at r2, and grundy being hard to get in, but i also feel there is significant risk in caldwell and green. Where i know i can bank on danger and kelly. Cant decide.
Would love some honest/brutal feedback
If you want to risk Flynn at R2, then I would play it safe elsewhere and avoid Premiums with a history of injury and missing games. So prob not Dangerfield and Kelly.
If you prefer Grundy, but unsure of Caldwell and Green then you could turn them into a rookie and a premium
This. Dangerfield is at least able to turn up on park despite injury.
J Kelly is Jelly for a reason. He has shown no ability to play through injury before in AFL history. He may have talent, but he (and I am being very polite here, family friendly and all) either doesn’t have the fortitude to play through adversity or the coaching team won