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SG
February 22, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Help! I’m open to any advice on my team (I feel like I’m swapping players all over the place)
DEF: Stewart, Howe, Williams, Milera, H. Young, L. Jones (Burgess & Gould)
MID: Oliver, Taranto, Serong, Sloane, Rowell, Cockatoo, W. Phillips, A. Davies (Burgoyne & Valente)
RUC: Gawn, ROB (S. Ryan)
FWD: Sidebottom, T. Phillips, Rozee, Ugle-Hagan, L. McDonald, D. Robertson (J. Rowell & Worrell)
UTL; Collier-Dawkins
3k left
Daniel
February 24, 2021 at 1:24 pm
3 fwd rookies and 3 mid rookies, like alex davies is a mistake.
Phteven
February 22, 2021 at 7:50 pm
Stick with this team until we see scratch games played. As a Port supporter I’m not confident of Jones breaking into their backline. Other iffy rookies may or may not get games, but I think this is the basis of a good round 1 team.
Kinger
February 22, 2021 at 8:48 pm
Thoughts pls
35k left
Lloyd, laird, doch, Williams, young, cumming ( highmore, gould)
Zerrett, walsh, taranto, rowell, hately, maginnes, macrae, phillips ( d.robertson, t.dow)
Grundy, Hickey (fullerton)
Phillips, caldwell, Stephenson, fantasia, campbell, cockatoo (Rowe, kelly)
(Bianco)
Tom
February 22, 2021 at 9:19 pm
Appreciate feedback and advice
DEF: Stewart, Howe, Williams, Milera, Young, L.Jones
MID: Adams, Steele, Mitchell, Serong, Rowell, Phillips, Cockatoo, Davies
RUCK: Gawn, Preuss
FWD: Dangerfield, T.Phillips, Ugle-Hagan, Robertson, Rozee, Mcdonald
61k in the bank ideas appreciated
Peppers
February 22, 2021 at 9:30 pm
Ugle-Hagan will be in and out throughout the year, mcdonald is a bit pricey for a KPP i’d recommend hollands, perkins, or campbell. Mitchell is a risky one, Clarko has said he wants more options rotating through midfield.
PattyS
February 22, 2021 at 9:00 pm
Who is a better option at FWD6: Cockatoo or Finlay Macrae
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 22, 2021 at 9:05 pm
If you can’t fit them both on the field then I’d have one at f7.
Phteven
February 22, 2021 at 9:03 pm
Possibly Cocky. There is a higher chance of him playing in round 1, but if Macrae plays, grab him!!
Peppers
February 22, 2021 at 9:24 pm
Rejiggered my team, thoughts appreciated
Def: Crisp, Williams, Milera, L Young, Cox, Gould (Bianco, Worrell)
Mid: Macrae, Walsh, Taranto, Serong, T Phillips, Rowell, Caldwell, T Powell (Valente, Collier-Dawkins, Kemp)
Ruck: Witts, Preuss (Thilthorpe)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Dunkley, Martin, P Dow, Hollands, Cockatoo (B Campbell, D Robertson) 7K left
Peppers
February 22, 2021 at 9:50 pm
Didn’t realise preuss was injured RIP
new team
Def: Crisp Williams, Milera, H Young, L Young, Gould (same same)
Mid: Cogs, Walsh, Taranto, Serong, T phillips, Rowell, Caldwell, Downie (Same same)
Ruck: Witts, Draper
Fwd: same
Peppers
February 22, 2021 at 9:52 pm
changed it again to get flynn im just gonna stop commenting until rd 1 ffs
FreemTheDream
February 23, 2021 at 12:31 am
Hey mate, just here to help, but your team is honestly shambles at the moment. Few tips would be for starters, you never want players like Phillips and Caldwell in the midfield. Due to them being mid/fwd i would be putting them in your forward line and getting rid of one of dangerfield or dunkley and then choosing between Phillips and Martin for that forward spot. Fill the mid spots left by Phillips and Caldwell with 250k rookies and spent the money left over to upgrade draper to Grundy or gawn. As it sits now you will really struggle, especially having no starting rucks that will be top 2 by end of season. Good luck bud
Phteven
February 23, 2021 at 11:02 am
I agree. Remove Phillips and Caldwell from mid by selling premo F .Witts could be good r2, so cash needs to be generated to buy Gawn or Grundy. Just advice and fine tuning b4 round 1. Good luck.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 5:36 pm
Phillips and Caldwell are great selections, just put them in your fwd line.
HawkSupporter2011
February 22, 2021 at 9:42 pm
Thoughts on my team please,
DEF – Lloyd, Laird, Harmes, H.Young, Jones, Gould/Highmore (Gould/Highmore, Worrell)
MID – Steele, Walsh, Worpel, Taranto, Rowell, Hately, Phillips, Powell (Mead, Brockman, RDC)
RUCK – Grundy, O’Brien (Flynn)
FWD – Phillips, Butters, Caldwell, Campbell, Macrae, Rowe (Bregman, Jones)
Is it too vanilla? what can i change? what do you like?
Cheers
Phteven
February 22, 2021 at 10:37 pm
Good team on all lines. My only concern is Lachlan Jones. As a Port supporter, I am not certain he will break into their backs. Cheers.
knickers
February 23, 2021 at 11:41 am
1. Draper, & Whitfield.
or
2. Gawn, & Cummings
Phteven
February 23, 2021 at 12:23 pm
Option 2 has Gawn, who is captain material every week.
Mad Fish
February 23, 2021 at 11:48 am
Okay, adjusted team with a bit of cash leftover. Thoughts would be great?
DEF: Laird, Williams, Harmes, Milera, Cumming, Highmore, (Gould, Bianco)
MID: Zerrett, Taranto, Rowell, Heppell, Cunnington, Hately, Phillips, Powell, (RCD, Valente)
RUCK: Grundy, ROB, (Flynn)
FWD: Dunkley, Phillips, Caldwell, Stephenson, Cockatoo, Bosenavulagi, (Chugg, Bergman)
UTILITY: Mead
$92k remaining
Triple X
February 23, 2021 at 12:27 pm
Nice team only concern is Heppell I would take $92k maybe swap cumming for a cheaper rookie buy A grade mid but it’s up to you bud
Phteven
February 23, 2021 at 12:28 pm
Be wary of highmore, Gould, Bianco, RCD, Valente, Bosenavalugi, Chugg, Bergman and Mead not playing in round 1. None of them, all of them oe somewhere in between could be playing. I also have some of those cheap rooks and hope they will rock up. Good luck.
motor
February 23, 2021 at 6:22 pm
You will be closer to none than to all. I am not being pessimistic just realistic. Of the 9 of them 3 playing would be good. 4 great. 5 majestic.
Phteven
February 23, 2021 at 6:49 pm
I’m thinking 2 will play lol
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 7:01 pm
There will be 5 in that price bracket, just not 5 from those names.
Kambo
February 23, 2021 at 1:15 pm
Def: Laird, Witherden, Williams, Millera, H. Young, Cox (Gould, Highmore)
Mids: Kelly, Walsh, Sloane, Rowell, Cunnington, Phillips, Powell, Macrae (Perkins, RCD)
Ruck: Grundy, Flynn (Thilthorpe)
Fwd: Danger, Dusty, Phillips, Cameron, Daniher, Campbell (Cockatoo, Jones)
Emerg: (Chugg)
Looking for some rookie feedback? anyone i’ve missed? not too confident on RCD, Chugg and Gould.
Triple X
February 23, 2021 at 1:34 pm
Firstly if you keep Flynn as R2 you will be giving who ever you play on match day a 50-60 points start as for rookies mate in SA said rowe will play round 1 Kelly from Collingwood good chance and Jones from the bombers the rest who knows find out just before round 1
Squid
February 23, 2021 at 5:19 pm
Flynn as R2 only gives your opponent a 50-60 point start if you don’t spend the extra $500-$600k on improvements elsewhere. Realistically ruck rooks tend to be better scorers than most and if you look at how strong his other lines are, fwd and back in particular I reckon you can see where the 50-60 points are being made up with interest.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Avoid Flynn at R2, so hard to trade should he not play for whatever reason. You have to go up.
I personally, from my selections have the money to spend and Gawn in my opinion has the greatest chance to be the top scorer in the game after the first 6-8 weeks.
Also gives you a great captaincy option.
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 11:03 am
Mummy is talking him up so could be a handy r3 cash cow.
Mike
February 23, 2021 at 1:55 pm
Any advice for my team would be greatly appreciated
DEF: Laird, Witherdan, Milera, Hayden Young, Cumming, Granger Barrass (Jeffrey, Fleeton)
MID: Walsh, Taranto, Cripps, Sloane, Rowell, Phillips, Downie (Valente, Tom Dow)
RUC: Gawn, Nankervis (Flynn)
FWD: Dunkley, Phillips, Jeremy Cameron, Stephenson, Daniher, Ned Cahill (Ely Smith, Harry Jones)
UTL: Fullerton
18K in the nest
Mike
February 23, 2021 at 1:58 pm
Heppel sitting at M6
Daniel
February 23, 2021 at 2:37 pm
Nank is interesting selection with Soldo injury; and I don’t mind it. You only have 1, maybe 2 captain options so try to get someone who is really elite at your M1.
Mike
February 23, 2021 at 6:41 pm
Who would you suggest? And what changes could I make to do that? Ned Cahill at F6…also was wondering if there was anyone more suitable?
Marcus lawton
February 23, 2021 at 2:02 pm
J Lloyd, R Laird, Z Williams
H Young, L Jones, Highmore (Gould, Wehr)
Tarranto, Serong, Rowell, Heppell
Hately, Caldwell, Phillips, Mrad (C-Dawkins, Valente)
Grundy, Gawn (Flynn)
W Phillips, Z Butters, J Cameron
J Stephenson, J Daniher,, W Kelly (Jones, Bergman)
I’m trying to build a team around Grundy, Gawn and Lloyd. Is this wise?
Phteven
February 23, 2021 at 2:16 pm
3 solid foundation members who give you captain options every week. Some of the bench rookies might not play in round 1, but we are all just waiting and in the same position. Good team.
Marcus lawton
February 23, 2021 at 5:37 pm
Thanks Phteven. Yeah Rookies are a bit of a no mans land at the moment. I still got my eye on Perkins
Phteven
February 23, 2021 at 5:49 pm
I like the bargain basements in Gould, Wehr and Highmore. I have them (hopefully)
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 5:53 pm
I’m unsure if Gould or Wehr will definitely play.
Koschitzke and Worrall may be more likely.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 5:51 pm
You’re definitely missing key forward rookies in the 200k.
B Campbell, Cockatoo & F Macrae I see as being some of the best available, personally I have all three firmly locked into my side.
I would also include T Powell, T Brockman and C Downie to the list of who you don’t own.
To answer your initial question, no I think Lloyd is too expensive this year to start with.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 6:34 pm
I should also mention Flanders, someone who sits at a very low ownership.
Squid
February 23, 2021 at 6:39 pm
Rookies locked already? Good luck with that…..
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 6:57 pm
locked pending selection, obviously. I thought that would go without saying.
Mighty Puds
February 23, 2021 at 7:06 pm
Obviously he means should they be selected, meaning those he has highlighted should be good scorers and worth having in your team. You’d think that was implied.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 9:25 pm
yes. exactly.
Triple X
February 23, 2021 at 2:17 pm
Nankervis is injury prone seems to break down all the time if can’t afford 2 of the big 3 there’s Witts for extra 50k Heppell over priced I feel considering RDT has him at 343k maybe hately and upgrade nankervis to Witts
Jarrod
February 23, 2021 at 2:33 pm
Def: Laird, Williams, Harmes, Milera, Young, Young (Highmore, Gould)
Mid: Walsh, Taranto, Serong, Sloane, Rowell, Cunnington, Campbell, Powell (Robertson, Garcia)
Ruck: Grundy, Witts (Flynn)
Fwd: Dunkley, Phillips, Caldwell, Stephenson, Schoenberg, Macrae (Rowe, Jones)
Any suggestions would be appreciated, first crack at a team for the year
Daniel
February 23, 2021 at 2:40 pm
Will Phillips is basically the only confirmed mid rookie guaranteed to play for nearly a full season. Get him in. Schoenberg selection is a little odd as well but I don’t dislike it. Also you have only 1 captain option in Grundy, so get a big dog like RockPig as a reliable captain option with a high ceiling
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Incorrect, W Phillips is likely to play but he is not the most confirmed.
Teammate Powell sits more likely alongside some of the other high draft picks Campbell, Macrae…
Lenny
February 23, 2021 at 3:03 pm
Def: Lloyd, Laird, Williams, Cumming, L. Young, Gould (Highmore, Bianco)
Mid: Merrett, Walsh, Serong, Rowell, Sloane, Cunnington, W. Phillips, Valente (Robertson, Mead)
Ruck: Grundy, ROB (Flynn)
Fwd: T. Phillips, Rozee, Stephenson, Daniher, F. Macrae, Rowe (Kelly, Bergman)
Util: 170k 48k remaining
Thoughts appreciated :)
Harry
February 23, 2021 at 4:45 pm
I like it Lenny. Very similar to mine tbh. Don’t mind the Serong pick at all. Think he’s a gun and will play bulk mid this season. Fwd is a bit risky. Having Stephenson, Daniher and Rozee is pretty loose. All good players but can also have some shockers.
Harry
February 23, 2021 at 4:16 pm
DEF: Laird, Doch, Williams, H. Young, Gould, Highmore (Roberton, Wehr)
Mid: Merrett, Taranto, Walsh, Crippa, Rowell, W. Phillips, Powell, Downie (Mead, Davies)
Ruck: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
Fwd: Danger, Dunkley, Phillips, Cockatoo, Bergman, E. Smith (Jones, Chugg)
Utility: Bianco
Thoughts fellas?
The Chosen Won
February 23, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Young, Gould, Highmore, Phillips, Powell, Downie, Cockatoo, Bergman and Smith not sure i would have any fingernails left waiting for teams to come out ever week..
Good Luck
Aluniesheis
February 23, 2021 at 6:29 pm
A difference between 2021 and 2019 looks like the rolling lockout. This helps rather than hinders. It is not dramatic to say the luck of the rolling lockout is why I won. I could not have looped Sholl and Greaves for 3 weeks with a donut if not for the rolling lockout. I bought in Rory Thompson.
Take R1 as an example, in previous years we often lumped for a dud in the Carlton v Richmond game as a rookie and then by Round 2 they were gone. But now, you can delay choosing the rookie, maybe Macrae from Collingwood in game 2 on bench with EMRG and if he scores 60 plus, you could then chose a rookie donut – maybe an emergency. For example, an emergency from a Sunday game.
Whilst not that great an option in previous years, this year like last year it has merit. And if a rookie goes well you missed, then in Round 2 it becomes an easy sideways. I think playing the rolling lockout with VC and C and with rookies on ground and bench will give coaches an advantage who wait for the teams to be named and play rookies on bench in early games.
The strategy change of the rolling lockout is a massive difference and must be factored in.
Aluniesheis
February 23, 2021 at 5:07 pm
Thoughts on
Sloane and Cunnington
v
Simpkin/Cerra/Serong & Hately
bomberpap
February 23, 2021 at 5:25 pm
I’d probably go with option 2 with the fitter, younger players. Sloane and Cunnington also present as their clubs’ number 1 tag targets each week.. whereas you wouldn’t expect a Serong or Hately to cop any attention.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 5:44 pm
Option 1 just, however, Serong is in fact in my side and Simpkin has gone in and out.
The tag argument is incorrect, you limit the opposition’s most damaging mid, the second or third receiver not the initial distributor usually.
i.e. M Crouch, Rory Laird & Jy Simpkin are all more likely to cop attention.
bomberpap
February 23, 2021 at 6:09 pm
Agree to disagree then. I’m sticking by my thinking of both Sloane and Cunnington being tag targets. FWIW I currently have Serong and Cunnington in my side.. but Sloane and Hately have also featured in previous versions this pre-season.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 6:14 pm
Yes I have all 3 of Sloane, Cunnington and Serong and would have also had Simpkin but I’ve consequently seeked greater value in the cheaper LDU.
The Chosen Won
February 23, 2021 at 6:05 pm
Cunnington and Hately hold the best value for for.
Good Luck
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 6:15 pm
undeniable value in Hately, the role is the question mark.
Squid
February 23, 2021 at 6:55 pm
From memory on the twitters it had him playing inside mid extractor in the A team in intraclub with 25-26 touches about 1:2 HB to kick ratio, 6 tackles a few marks 87 DT. Seems to have the role that the club chased him for and have been saying he’d have all along.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 6:56 pm
No, he actually played for the B team.
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 8:09 am
Yes. They ran him in the B team to test him out against the established bodies. Good ploy to see how he would go.
Mighty Puds
February 23, 2021 at 7:17 pm
The issue I see with him is just the plethora of options Adelaide will roll through the midfield which Hately is part of. Milera, Schoenberg, Sholl then the draftees in Berry and Pedlar (both of whom the club said afterwards are AFL ready and are locked in competition with guys like Hatley and Milera for mid clock). Think both will be good picks but maybe temper expectations a little.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 9:29 pm
I am of the same opinion.
Nothing that has been publicly stated fills me with the confidence of that of other selections.
PowerAde
February 24, 2021 at 1:13 pm
i’m tired of gambling with new club new role types, i have been burnt yearly for 6 years.
Sloane if fit should be good for an average of over 100, has done it before and on more than one occasion.
Cunnington if fit should be good for 90-95; again he has done it before on a few occasions.
the if fit is the big question, i’m ok on sloane but have doubts on cunningtons durability.
of the 4 other choices, IMO hately is the one i’d be most nervous about, the other three have been more consistent with fantasy scoring for mine.
i’m a pretty crap player but.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 6:46 pm
Are owners still confident in the Isaac Cumming selection?
Talk is that Ash will likely be on the kick out duties.
Mighty Puds
February 23, 2021 at 7:14 pm
Won’t lie, have thought about trying to find the cash to get Cumming to Ash. If Cumming plays regularly (which he is expected to) the 60-70k difference still makes him a good pick, he may even get the odd kick in as well. Think he’ll be fine, just needs to be playing.
The Chosen Won
February 23, 2021 at 7:34 pm
Currently sits D5 and if named round 1 he will stay.
Good Luck
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 9:24 pm
What do you foresee him averaging hence your selection?
The Chosen Won
February 24, 2021 at 7:26 am
As a D5 anything above 60 is a bonus. I see him around the 65-70.
Good Luck
Double Parked
February 24, 2021 at 9:54 am
70 might be a bit optimistic especially if he isn’t taking kick-ins. Let’s hope the AAMI series gives us some insight.. as long as he doesn’t do what he does last year..
Browny
February 24, 2021 at 12:05 pm
He needs a lot of kick ins to ave 60 about 10 he’s a spud wehr will play before him
The Chosen Won
February 24, 2021 at 3:17 pm
He is punt for sure however he did have 83 in his last game 16 disposals 8 marks, If that’s an insight to what he can do when given the opportunity he is a low risk D5.
Good Luck
The Chosen Won
February 24, 2021 at 3:29 pm
Surely he becomes relevant now….
GREATER Western Sydney has suffered another cruel injury blow on the eve of the 2021 season, with defender Adam Kennedy set to be sidelined for up to five months with a shoulder injury.
Good Luck
Rocket
February 23, 2021 at 8:11 pm
Laird Doch Williams (Highmore)
Young Jones Gould (Wehr)
Merrett Taranto Walsh (Mead)
Rowell Serong Phillips (Davies)
Macrae Powell
Gawn Grundy (Flynn)
Dunkley Danger Phillips (Chugg)
Cockatoo Bergman Smith (Jones)
Utility: Bianco
What do you think boys?
I get theres a few uncertainties with the rooks but that’s a risk you’ve gotta take sometimes.
Nicko
February 24, 2021 at 4:20 pm
Be wary of having all three of those Port rookies in there (I assume that’s Lachie Jones at D5). Highly unlikely all three play round 1.
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 7:14 pm
As a Port supporter I think its likely that none of the three will play.
Another Arctic Flying wombat Panda of Doom named Drowning fish
February 23, 2021 at 8:37 pm
pick one to upgrade other than worpel
Taranto, Serong, Walsh, Rowell, Sloane
Timmy2shoes
February 23, 2021 at 9:11 pm
Serong
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 9:26 pm
Walsh
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 9:27 pm
Do you mean one of them to go out? If so what I stated.
howdy doody
February 23, 2021 at 10:20 pm
Worpel…… wait, what was the question ?
PowerAde
February 24, 2021 at 1:15 pm
sloane
Timmy2shoes
February 23, 2021 at 9:10 pm
What does Heppell average this year?
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 9:28 pm
85
Double Parked
February 23, 2021 at 9:47 pm
90 minimum. Career low of 84 in his debut year while playing halfback. He’ll rack up plenty of +6s and occasionally chop out in the midfield
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 10:03 pm
yes I was probably a bit low in my assessment but I would see 90 as the ceiling.
Ando the brain dead barfly
February 23, 2021 at 10:41 pm
Harmes or Milera?
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 10:55 pm
Harmes for me.
Mighty Puds
February 23, 2021 at 11:21 pm
Milera easy, just don’t trust Harmes to have a free roaming inside midfield role to score well. Milera is cheaper as well.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 11:35 pm
Milera is an interesting one, do you see him 600k+ season end?
Harry
February 23, 2021 at 11:37 pm
So why are you assuming you don’t trust him, have they played a match yet, have they played a scratch match yet. How can you believe he is not an option before the season starts. Wake up will you.
Harmes for me only if he gets the inside mid roll.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 11:47 pm
Yes mid role permitting it is the same for me, Milera has gone in and out of my side whereas Harmes sits firmly at d3.
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 12:10 am
Milera sits firmly D3 for me. Maybe won’t get to over 600k but should get close. Harmes just has too many strings to his bow to be certain of where he’ll play consistently (for me personally). Crows have been big on Milera going through the mids and he is a guy they want to get the ball. Both good options but Milera for me.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 12:14 am
Harmes has stated that the experiment in defence did not work and that he has been training with the midfield group all pre season.
Maybe some food for thought, I may end up picking Milera too.
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 12:42 am
He’s good outside and inside and perhaps most importantly he’s a good tagger which is a role he may be asked to play throughout the year at various stages. You’re right he’ll be good, so will Milera at the moment only have room for one structure wise and it’s Milera for me. Both should be decent.
Triple X
February 23, 2021 at 11:52 pm
Because Melbourne players have a bad habit of getting dropped when the team is not going well milera any day over Harmes but if you like him pick him I won’t
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 12:07 am
Woah chill mate. Never said he wasn’t an option just said that the uncertainty over his role makes me want to side with Milera given he can score in multiple positions whereas Harmes needs the inside mid role. Milera also looked good in the crows scratch match (though Harmes hasn’t played one yet). If you like him as a pick then go for it, should definitely improve on last year, I personally just don’t think he’ll get a consistent mid role. Chill.
Browny
February 24, 2021 at 11:40 am
petracca took harmes inside mid roll last year an had his best year don’t c that changing. Milera doesnt need mid clock to score will ave 15pts more imo.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Caldwell & Cumming or Daniel/Duggan/650k defender & 170k forward?
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 23, 2021 at 11:13 pm
170k forward would be on the bench* (Macrae at f6)
Why Don't you Choose a Different ALIEN👽
February 24, 2021 at 8:49 am
Duggan in my team
meghan
February 24, 2021 at 1:26 am
Is a D3 – D4 combo of harmes, Milera, Ash weak as piss
PowerAde
February 24, 2021 at 1:16 pm
no, i think d3 d4 milera and harmes is ok especially in the early rounds
James
February 24, 2021 at 3:36 am
Need help on this combo. Best combo
1. Witts, Dunkley, Caldwell and highmore/Def rookie or
2. ROB, Jeremy Cameron, Joe Danahar and Cumming?
Lenny
February 24, 2021 at 9:35 am
2 for me
Mclovin
February 24, 2021 at 4:41 am
Help, advice appreciated
1k left
DEF: Laird, doch, harmes, cumming, young, highmore (gould, bianco)
MID: zerrett, rowell, heppell, cunnington, hately, sier, phillips, maginnes (macrae, t.dow)
RUC: Grundy, nank (flynn)
FWD: danger, dunks, phillips, caldwell, Stephenson, campbell (Rowe, e.smith)
UTI ( chugg )
Mclovin
February 24, 2021 at 4:42 am
H.young*
Brucey Don't Like Rusty
February 24, 2021 at 6:42 am
Is Will Kelly injured?
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 10:42 am
What are people’s thoughts on Zac Williams at the moment? Obviously the jack Martin interview has thrown up some doubt about how much mid clock he gets with the whole 50/50 split based off how the game is going. Still in my side (firmly as well) given even a mid role with some forward time should still result in a decent average boost and given how strong Carlton have been about him playing mid still feels fine.
Semi turgid
February 24, 2021 at 10:46 am
I’m with you on this one, Big Pud. Surely his ave will go up this year and make some coin. Just how far will he go?
Browny
February 24, 2021 at 11:19 am
Anyone think impey is a chance for the other wing spot?
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 11:20 am
Hawks have talked up Connor Downie for that role along with Moore, Nash, Shiels etc.
Browny
February 24, 2021 at 11:24 am
U think he’s half forward or half back I don’t c him in the guts? I think forward if not wing?
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 11:26 am
I think he’s half back, without Sicily they need/want someone to bring it out of defense and Impey does that well.
Browny
February 24, 2021 at 11:53 am
I thought Day, Greeves, Howe an at times Scrimshaw played well down back without sicdog. An poppy gone an Gunston likely to miss a few games Im liking the chance for impey to play that wing high half forward roll. Do u think he’s enough value?
PowerAde
February 24, 2021 at 1:18 pm
i do, even a little on ball action. he is a class player when he is on
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 12:25 pm
Field Highmore at D6 or spend 200k more for Isaac Cumming?
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 12:29 pm
If Highmore gets a gig I would have him at f6 or on bench. One of the many interesting mature angers.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 12:37 pm
Yes, hence why I have reluctance to spend 200k more if the scoring is not representative of the difference in price.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 1:35 pm
McEvoy, hello F3.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 1:42 pm
D3*
Double Parker
February 24, 2021 at 12:39 pm
Pick one:
1. Cumming, Cunnington, Witts, Dangerfield
2. Sholl/Milera, Walsh, O’Brien/Grundy, Cocktaoo (or someone lower in price)
Now that I’ve typed this I’m leaning heavily towards 2 – the only issue with it is that it leaves my fwd line looking like:
Dunkley, Philips, Stephenson, Campbell, Cockatoo (or other rookie), Macrae (Rowe, Jones) which could be a bit light on
Len
February 24, 2021 at 12:56 pm
2 all day
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 12:45 pm
# agers not angers. Damn auto correct!!
Fitchy
February 24, 2021 at 2:34 pm
Pretty happy with this atm only concerns are missing out on Dunkley who i got rid of in order to get Lloyd and if rookies (highmore and rowe mostly) will play r1. Any feedback appreciated
DEF: Lloyd, Williams, Milera, H. Young, L. Jones, Highmore (Gould, Bianco)
MID: Rocky, Laird, Walsh, Serong, Rowell, Heppell, Pedlar, Powell (Valente, RCD)
RUC: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
FWD: T. Phillips, Rozee, J. Cameron, Stephenson, F. Macrae, Rowe (W. Kelly, H. Jones)
UTILITY: E. Smith
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 3:09 pm
Nicks has said on Adelaide tv that Rowe will be playing round 1.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 3:11 pm
Undecided whether I’ll pick Rowe, good JS but could possibly score lower than other rooks.
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 4:04 pm
Feel like the JS makes him worth it regardless but fair point
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 4:40 pm
Yeah. He is a small forward so 40 or so is what he will get you.
Fitchy
February 24, 2021 at 4:54 pm
i feel like for this year thats good enough given the current crop of near basemnent priced rooks
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 4:57 pm
I think we will definitely get more rookies play than people are expecting.
Fitchy
February 24, 2021 at 5:08 pm
i sure hope so, then i can get dunks back into the team
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 5:15 pm
not concerned about his midfield minutes?
Fitchy
February 24, 2021 at 5:25 pm
from the scratchie today seems like hes in that group (without treloar in the equation) and even so i just think a midfielder who is priced in the mid 90s with one of the biggest ceilings in the comp is too good to miss, i also believe bevo would be an absolute moron not to play arguably his most damaging midfielder in the guts for the majority of games.
PowerAde
February 24, 2021 at 5:38 pm
he is a gun but surely macrae, treloar and hunter are all ahead of dunkley?
Mighty Puds
February 24, 2021 at 5:40 pm
That’s the issue though, Bevo has proved the last 2-3 years that he’s more than happy to play with his midfield mix. His ceiling and overall consistency (when playing consistent inside mid) are hard to watch without owning him but with the depth they have through the middle it’s too hard to tell.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
February 24, 2021 at 6:51 pm
Yes but key personnel missing.
There will definitely be rotation, I want to be picking Dunks as a pure mid and we won’t get that.
Ando the brain dead barfly
February 24, 2021 at 3:17 pm
Caleb Daniel or Tom Stewart (fit again?) ??
Nicko
February 24, 2021 at 3:59 pm
Def: Laird, Z. Williams, Milera, Cumming, H. Young, L. Young (Highmore, Gould)
Mid: Zerrett, Walsh, Taranto, Sloane, Rowell, Cunnington, W. Phillips, Downie (Valente, RCD)
Ruc: Grundy, Nankervis (Flynn)
Fwd: T. Phillips, Rozee, Caldwell, J. Cameron, Stephenson, Cockatoo (H. Jones, F. Macrae)
Utl: (Rowe)
23k spare
Mostly worried about Downie on the field and a lack of geniune captain options and PODs. Appreciate any feedback!
PowerAde
February 24, 2021 at 5:44 pm
nice team.
downie is fine on the field, looking at your team he, both young’s, phillips and cockatoo are rooks that are a good chance of playing regular games.
midfield is a gamble with sloane and cunnington and durability concerns but if good you bat deep.
nank will do enough and a POD
fwd same as mid, bit of a gamble but if all goes well you bat deep again. one of the 170k fwds can convert easilly to the general if he comes back r2-r3
if all your players are playing round one and do as well as you hope you will be in the top 100 for sure as not many line ups look like this
Phteven
February 24, 2021 at 4:36 pm
Merrett and Grundy are fine captain examples. Downie is your only cheapi on field so this is a good team. MacRae on your F bench is a potential replacement for him