Hi All. haven't given much feedback as yet (sorry) so please don't feel obligated to comment.

However, I have posted my team for a couple of discussion points/thoughts - rucks & forwards & Dangerfield

I think Ryder will be a POD this year and I think the forwards are a dice roll.
Most teams I have seen appear to be taking a risk with the assumption the rucks don't need a backup.
Buckley appears to have switched Moore to the backline and I think he has decided to give Cox a run as a key forward. I think Cox has a good as chance as any midpricer as improving (being a tall takes a bit longer to mature).I think the risk that Cox doesn't perform (or not play) is less than having to scamble if the rucks don't pan out or injuires occur.

Other assumptions.
1. Dangerfield will not match last year's output. Calf last year & Hamstring this year - age catching up?, Ablett returning, Duncan & Menegola & possibly Kelly taking points. Risky.
2. I expect Waterman will play until Kennedy comes back. Depending on how he goes will determine his JS (50/50 at the moment). This may be a corrective trade tp a better rookie.
3. Freo is still looking for a solid forward line and I expect Fyfe & Mundy to spend more time there. This will open up spots for Brayshaw & Banfield.
4. Menegola is also under consideration - just don't feel confident with a replacement. Maybe Buddy.

Just a bit of left field thinking from one who does so/so. (2017 rank - 13539, 2016 - 8981)

Good luck to all this year.

For Len - after your comment I realised I had the cash so I did upgrade Sandi to Ryder. Thanks.

$32K left in the bank




Bye Structure

I dont trust sicily one week 120+ next week 35. I liken him to Jeremy Mcgovern can rip it apart for a 2-3 week period then go missing for 2-3 just my opinion.

Not sure about Cox in the fwd line unless the delivery from the pies improves into the f50 (im a pies fan) i cant see him being relevent. I know he is 6'10" but if the delivery is poor and shallow entryies im not sure he will make the ball drop, also if he cant clunk it then he is poor in chase tackle and picking up below his knees. For 300k may as well pick up a rookie like a stephenson and use the 120k spare elsewhere

I think you're a more ballsy SC player than me boulder! Lamber, Crozier and Cox all in your foward line i see as big risk choices. Similar with Weitering in def and mundy in mids. I'm primarily trying for a guns/rooky strategy, so i guess you can take what i say with a grain of salt so to speak, but i'd recommend dropping some of those mid prices for rookies and upgrading others to $400K+ players where possible. Keep in mind that Mundy is an ageing player now, so not sure he's going to return to form or just be an on field presence to support the younger guys. Don't forget that Ryder will miss a week (round 10 bye, as Port play overseas week prior), so he's a POD, but a POD because a lot of people are worried about copping a 0 for that week and I'm one of those people lol.

About to post my team (version 2), happy to get feedback in return!

Ok guys, so would love any feedback at all, but I'm really keen to hear about rookies you ACTUALLY think will play vs those that are just hyped up from preseason (ie Dow ... is he going to play? I'm doubting, love to hear from blues fans). I'm worried about my def and having so many rookies, anyone else going with 4 on field rookies in DEF? Do we really think these defender rookies are going to play enough games to have cover?

Here goes my 1st real crack at a full scale draft of my team all feedback is appreciated
Backs - Laird, Howe, Mills, Brayshaw (melb), Murray, Coffield (Finlayson Doedee)
Mids - Dusty, TMitch, Zorko, Libba, Cripps, Brayshaw(Freo), T.Kelly (GWS), Holman (LDU, Fogarty,Barry)
Rucks - Ryder, Gawn (Cameron)
Fwds - Buddy, Walters, Greene, Petracca, Stephenson, LRyan (Higgins Fritsch)

Am flexible with rookies in my team subject to selection also 180k left

This is pretty close to my line up, so I like most of it. We have some different rookies, no Danger for me, and I have Hibberd in the backline where you have Coniglio in the mids. That's mainly because 1 prem plus Sicily is a bit light for me for my liking down back - it just feels like there's no margin for error there. I think there is depth in the backline rookies this year, but I don't think I'm willing to start 4 on field. I've seen plenty of others who are though, but not many with the somewhat speculative Sicily pick at D2.

R2 has been my other bone of contention. I've had all of Goldstein, Ryder and Martin at different stages and still not sure I've decided on my preferred option. I've also been switching between Sicily and Mills at D3.

Any feedback would be much appreciated
Backs - Laird Mills Howe Brayshaw Murray Coffield (Doedee Finlayson)
Mids - Dusty TMitch Cripps Libba Zorko Brayshaw T.Kelly Holman (LDU Fogarty Barry)
Rucks - Ryder Gawn (Cameron)
Forwards - Buddy Greene Walters Petracca Stephenson L Ryan (Fritsch J Higgins).
Still have 180k and I am open to all thoughts especially with the rookies. Will depend a lot on selection for round 1
Thanks in advance

I need to ask is there some reason that nobody has had a comment on my team?? I come here every year and comment on peoples team with what i consider constructive criticism and people reciprocate. This year i do the same and nobody returns in kind. Did i miss the memo or is this still the place to get some great advice for your team.....?

Solid structure and similar to mine and most I've seen around to make use of rookie availability
Greene and Walters in one team and one line spells danger for me...Walters so injury prone and Green suspension prone. Never again for Green for me, I'd de risk your team by replacing one. No Devon Smith is almost a POD!
Love the Zorko pick, love how he plays but he never can make it into my team ahead of others.
Howe is another interesting choice and definitely a POD - why do you think he will improve his average from last year?
Rookies are solid except maybe Higgins.