Played predominantly as a forward in JLT. He can score 90 in that role if he kicks a few goals. Or he can score 60 in that role, if he doesn't.

sometimes there's just plain good reason players are not being picked over othr players tbh

Cox is probably who I'd try to fit in also, has been in plenty of my versions though not the final, is still onfield in AFLF where he presents better value

All good mate, if we didn't like the players we wouldn't play the game, and I am a serious homeboy myself

I have downgraded Sicily to Bundy to get Naughton. And it leaves me about $100k in the bank. I think I’ll go with this setup now but I’m not entirely comfortable with it.
I’m really not sure if Naughton is worth it, I would much prefer having Sicily than Bundy, but I’d also rather not mess with the rest of my team....

Hey Ant, I agree with those advocating for Naughton based on his JLT. However if you can set a lineup you prefer without him then maybe it is better to follow your gut.

Look at a plan B, does your structure allow you to trade him in for Round 3 for another rookie like D Fogarty, Stephenson, Rayner, Clark, LDU or Dow via dpp switches ?

I like this idea. I’m happy to do fix up trades so at least this will give me a chance to see how these midpricers go for a couple of weeks. I prefer Sicily, so maybe I should start with him.
I’ll have a think about it.

While I like Naughton, I don't like Christensen.

Sorry I never got back to you sooner Fitzy, but I just want to say I really like your team! Very good setup imo

I’ve actually gone back to this team.
Will probably be bringing in Naughton prior to R3, but at least by then I’ll have had a look at 2 rounds and know who to drop to make the money for him.
Doedee is my def em, so if Keefe doesn’t play, Doedee’s 86 will be activated.

With this plan in mind I wish I hadve had Ryan instead of Fogarty to free up extra cash, but it should be alright.

Not trying to put you off mate, but what happens if Frawley or Stratton get injured in 2018 - does Burton keep a SC friendly role ??

At $480k you would want him to play close to 22 games, injury and resting are very likely. He is also very old so there is the potential for his top form to be below past seasons numbers. That said if you don't have 2 rucks that you think will play all 22 it becomes a guessing game.

Updated team (Saturday am) - $130k left over - currently very Round 14 bye heavy
Laird, Mich Hibberd, Savage, Naughton, Murray, Finlayson (Doedee, L Murphy)
Martin, Mitchell, J Kelly, Fyfe, Libba, Armitage, Brayshaw, Banfield (Kelly, Barry, Holman)
Ryder Gawn (English)
Heeney, Billings, D Smith, Petracca, Rayner, Fritsch (D Fogarty, Ryan)

No Langdon - this was not completely intentional so could swap with Ryan, but expect Rayner and Ryan to have better JS
Armo vs JOM vs Bundy vs Lycett for the midpricer position
Ryder vs Lycett vs Goldy vs ???? for R2

I am not overly happy with a 4-2-5 midifield, with my current side I do not quite have enough $$$ to upgrade Libba to the Bont (to get to 5 premos) unless I downgrade Rayner to Stephenson or Ryder to Goldy or Savage to H Shaw - advice on other "premium" midfield options would be welcomed.

If I keep Libba or turn him into Coniglio I will most likely upgrade Petrracca - possibly to Greene, Walters, Dahlhaus or McLean - again suggestions are welcome.

Rayner/Stephenson will either remain at F5 or switch to M9 (then switch back to forwards via a switch with Fogarty next week) if I need to reshuffle the current structure.

Rayner, Savage, Armo, Billings, Ryder and Walters are playing in today's "early" games which means I need to make my decisions fairly soon. Any feedback would be appreciated.