Do we have some knowledge on whether the following rookies will play round 1 (Yes | No | Maybe): Smedts Docherty Brown (ADE) Horsley Treloar Tomlinson
I'd say Smedts is a real chance to start. Disposal has been pretty ordinary at times but the fellas down at the Cattery are very keen on this kid. Docherty, Brown, Horsley and Treloar have all been unsighted in NAB correct? Very worrying Haven't seen/heard much on Tomlinson other than he might be in the Hurley mould. Not exactly sure on how much game time he has been given to date
From what I have heard, Smedts will definitely play Round 1. Most of the others won't play but not 100% sure on Horsely or Tomlinson. Also, does anyone know if Sam Darley will b given a go?
With the exception of games played on the final Sunday of R1, whether these rookies will play or not will be known when teams are announced. Anything else is just speculation at this time.
My feeling is that Guthrie will get a spot before Smedts. With the partial lock out its worth having some tightened short lists and possible shuffling scenarios if needed, that can't include GWS (or Sydney) rookies. For example if Morris and Ellis are both not named what will the shuffle be...
To add to this discussion what are peoples thoughts on these guys playing in Rd. 1: Spurr, Kerridge, Hall, Dickson, C.Smith, Ledger, Cripps, Pfeiffer, Wingard, Couch.
Agree with Nick - get your GWS and (if needed) Sydney selections right for tomorrow, then build up the rest of your rookies or rookie pricers based on having some flexibility to shuffle players in and out depending on next week's selections. Might be a good idea to have not only a short list for possible rookies, but also a short list of players in other positions (for example, D4/5, M4, R1, F4/5) that you are willing to shuffle and swap to allow you to pick up a slightly more expensive rookie, or to upgrade a rookie to midpricer (for example, a Marty Clarke to a Brian Lake) or mid-pricer/sub premium to a premium. Nominate a couple of players in each spot at a slightly different price range and then work these options through as the rookies in the other 8 games are announced. Flexibility is the key. I've ensured I've gotten the GWS rookies I want in my squad, and the other rookies are educated guesses right now, guesses that will be set in stone or discarded late next week.
<blockquote>Quote from Nick on March 20, 2012, 21:52 My feeling is that Guthrie will get a spot before Smedts. </blockquote> Yeah I agree, but there's a few spots to fill. Ling, Josh Hunt, Wocjinski, Varcoe. So I would think 4 of Guthrie, Taylor Hunt, Motlop, Smedts and Byrnes will be in. Hopefully not Byrnes! Enright is also struggling with achilles soreness and Christensen hasn't played much in the pre-season so there's definitely room for some kids.
Spurr must be elevated - but I hear Johnson/McPharlin may be injured which bodes well? I want him in my team. Kerridge may be prime vest candiate. Has class but will he find the pill? Hall looked good at times but questions around the ball being in the GC fwd line enough. Dickson is mature aged and looks a goer. If named lock him in. C Smith I like a lot but I've heard other things from Dog's supporters. Don't like much about Cripps, nor Pfeiffer. Wingard too pricey + shaky. Couch wadsn't elevated so, no.
Would people take Hall or Kerridge over Jeremy Cameron? Keeping in mind job security, total points come end of season etc? Is there anyone else that i could possible take in this price bracket?
Random flier of a question here - are there any D/M rookies worth looking at? haven't been able to suss one out yet...
@daz - not yet although if he gets fit and comes into the Bris team Docherty might be a popular donwgrade target through the year!