Am I crazy not to have him in my team? I have Shaw in his place atm. Just thinking in similar fashion to last year, high (not as high this year I know) price, saints are an unknown in terms of how they will go this year, and Shaw is primed to take over the back half for himself (lets face it, Clarke/Yags are not going to pinch many points off him). Thoughts? Who else doesn't have any Goddard? Anyone?
I have Goddard but think he is over-priced for what he'll likely do this season. I still think he'll be top 10 in defence but don't think he's really value for money ATM. Main reason I have him is I only see my other defenders being close to sure things to score around that too
Your only really missing broughton Fitzy36, he is on par with Birch IMO. I traded Goddard for shaw and used the extra cash to turn Griffen into Murphy.
Goddard was one highest ranked players in 2011, having one his worst seasons of his career. Just have to ask yourself, will he have a worse season then 2011?
No Goddard for me......Last year he was getting the forward tag when playing loose in backline and it started to impact his scoring. This year I can't see him playing any more time in mid vs last year with Lenny back, so can't see where the upside will come from. I am also leaving Scotland out, which is the one I am more concerned about.
I really think the Saints are going to slide, but I'm not sure Goddard will follow. He had a comparatively bad year last year, but it is still better than any year Shaw has ever had. However, Shaw has looked better in the pre-season. I really don't know who to pick out of the two, I don't need the extra cash, but if Shaw plays better, then the cash is a bonus.