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BlueBaggers
March 2, 2021 at 9:50 pm
How do you think Butters will go?
Squid
March 3, 2021 at 7:10 am
Will come out hard but soften up when things heat up.
Brucey Don't Like Rusty
March 2, 2021 at 9:59 pm
1.Cunnington+Powell
OR
2.Sloane+Downie
Cooper
March 2, 2021 at 10:29 pm
2. “Delay on Cunnington’s return from head knock” Herald Sun
Jackson
March 2, 2021 at 10:06 pm
Danger, Dusty, Harmes, Tyson, Cox
or
Heeney, Rowe, Laird, Cripps, Cumming
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 8:21 am
2nd
max
March 2, 2021 at 10:19 pm
butters or phillips?
BlueBaggers
March 2, 2021 at 11:10 pm
I would personally go Phillips as he will get his spot on the wing back at Hawthorn and maybe a run through the mid
James
March 2, 2021 at 11:44 pm
Rank best to worst fantasy player this year.
Sloane
Heppell
Ben Cunnington
Caldwell
Squid
March 3, 2021 at 7:02 am
At this stage you could throw a blanket over to lot, all solid value picks with plenty of upside.
Phteven
March 2, 2021 at 11:54 pm
Caldwell, Sloane, Heppell, Cunno
Bob
March 2, 2021 at 11:57 pm
588k to pick a d5 and a M7 who do you go
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 8:20 am
Dow and & Cox or Downie & H. Young/Cumming
Joe Daniher made me cry
March 3, 2021 at 12:05 am
DEF: Laird, Williams, McEvoy, Markov, Cumming, Ling (Koschitzke, Madden)
MID: Walsh, Taranto, Cerra, Angus Brayshaw, Rowell, Dow, Downie (Gulden, RCD)
RUC: Gawn, ROB (Flynn)
FWD: Dangerfield, Phillips, Caldwell, Daniher, Campbell, Rowe (Jones, Waterman)
Utility: E. Smith
Kind of worried about that defence but not confident about any defensive rookies. As a result, am concerned that the team as a whole is too mid-pricey. Any thoughts??
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 8:18 am
Joe made me cry too. Get helmet outta there, downgrade to rookie to get markov of your field. best defender rookies are cox, l jones, idun or highmore so pick one of those.
Trying his best
March 3, 2021 at 12:12 am
Who’s the better option out of Cripps and Taranto (both priced at $718,000) and would you pick Mills over Laird and save some cash?
Triple X
March 3, 2021 at 1:25 am
Cripps easy and no laird over mills
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 8:17 am
Cripps has had injuries. While I doubt he’ll be affected significantly by this it is something to keep in mind. Also is prone to taggers which do occasionally affect his score. I’d wait on this for the community games because Taranto’s 2019 was elite
Musca
March 3, 2021 at 1:34 am
Def- laird, Lloyd, Williams, witherden, highmore, Gould
( Bianca, wehr )
Mid- Mcrea, Sloane, Rowell, Hatley, green, Phillips, Powell, Robertson
( Donnie, collier- Dawkins )
Rucks- Gawn, Grundy ( Flynn)
FWDS- Dunkley, Phillips, rozzee, Dow, cockatoo, Campbell
( Kelly, Jones)
Utility- t Dow
Bank – 151K
Any help, feedback or ideas on team?
Thanks
JMD567
March 3, 2021 at 7:02 am
Your structure hinges on the Big 2 in the ruck. Not a bad strategy. Just a thought I would consider Lloyd to Mills, Witherdan to Young/Cunming, Macrae to Cripps/Taranto, and hopefully that could get you enough for someone like Walsh fit Hately or Green. Otherwise you are relying heavily on your rookies/unproven midpricers. Otherwise I like the strategy
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 8:15 am
What this guy said. It seems like you have gone guns ‘n rookies but the truth is there aren’t enough rookies to rely on for 20+ rounds
Harm
March 3, 2021 at 2:56 am
Best combo
1. Gawn, Danger and Cumming or
2. ROB, Mills and Cunnington
JMD567
March 3, 2021 at 6:56 am
1 by far
Paddy Wow
March 3, 2021 at 7:00 am
Rob Mills??😁
Brendon
March 3, 2021 at 8:03 am
Gawn is tricky will score the most but mills and cunnington cover danger cumming easily. So your banking on gawn to outscore reilly by 30 each week i would say
JMD567
March 3, 2021 at 7:04 am
What is everyone thoughts on
Patrick Cripps Versus Andrew Brayshaw?
And
Jarrod Witts for R2 consideration, can he get to his former glory?
Brendon
March 3, 2021 at 8:01 am
I like witts i am considering him or mcevoy and spend money somewhere else
Ando the brain dead barfly
March 3, 2021 at 7:59 am
Cerra or Serong?
Brendon
March 3, 2021 at 8:00 am
Serong more upside. I think higher ceiling
Tim
March 3, 2021 at 8:35 am
DEF: Laird, Crisp, Williams, Cumming, Young, Webster (Gould,Bianco)
MID: Merrett, Steele, Gaff, Taranto, Cripps, Rowell, Gulden, Downie (Valente,RCD)
RUC: Witts, McEvoy (Flynn)
FWD: Heeney, Phillips, Caldwell, Dow, Rowe, Cahill (Bergman, Jones)
UTL: Worrell
8k left
Rookies hopefully friendly
Brendon
March 3, 2021 at 9:45 am
Wicked midfield mate
Brendon
March 3, 2021 at 9:49 am
Any advise have 200k left pretty happy with my team. So may use it on better rookies once know the go.
Backs. Llyod, laird, mills, harmes, cumming young.
Em highmore bianco
Mids cripps walsh rowell sloane cunnington sier green downie
Em valante powell
Rucks gawn mvevoy
Em flynn
Fwds phillips caldwell hunt dow campbell bergman
Em kelly rowe
Utl jones
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 2:32 pm
upgrade sier to serong
Brendon
March 3, 2021 at 10:11 pm
Thankyou that is a good idea but may sit on sier for cash. I am wanting to get cash fast has its burnt me before
Daniel
March 4, 2021 at 8:18 am
Okay, good luck
Tommy
March 3, 2021 at 10:01 am
Gday all, would love some thoughts on this team. Pretty much sold on it and think it is the structure to run with but would love some feedback
Def: laird, Williams, ash, cumming, young, Cox (wehr, Gould)
Mid: gaff, Walsh, Taranto, serong, Rowell, green, Phillips, downie (valente, mead)
Ruck: Gawn, Grundy (flynn)
Fwd: Dunkley, Phillips, Caldwell, Fantasia, Campbell, Rowe (Bergman, kelly)
UTL: Jones
Charlie's Angels
March 3, 2021 at 1:08 pm
Any interest in replacing Gawn with ROB to get some cash to push Gaff up to Zerret and maybe Green to Cunnington?
Kinger
March 3, 2021 at 12:07 pm
Would love some advice plz
37k left
Lloyd, laird, doch, cumming, young, idun (highmore, gould)
Merrett, walsh, serong, rowell, Green, sier, gulden, macrae (downie, ralphsmith)
Gawn, Grundy (flynn)
Phillips, caldwell, daniher, dow, campbell, cox (Rowe, smith)
(Waterman)
Tia guys
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 4:03 pm
Your main focus right now is to get rid of Sier. My advice would be to downgrade Lloyd to Mills and upgrade Sier to Heppell or Sloane,
PK
March 3, 2021 at 12:34 pm
1) Laird (D1), Cummings (D4), Dunkley (F2) + 24k
OR
2) Docherty (D2), Duggan (D4), Caldwell (F4) + 44k
Cheers
Joey
March 3, 2021 at 1:21 pm
Hately or Sier??
Jess
March 3, 2021 at 1:36 pm
DEF: Laird, Williams, Harmes, Cumming, Cox, Jones (Gould, Wehr)
MID: Coniglio, Walsh, Taranto, Serong, Rowell, Cunnington, Cockatoo, Powell (Valente, Mead)
RUC: Gawn, ROB (Flynn)
FWD: Dunkley, Phillips, Caldwell, Stephenson, Thilthorpe, Rowe (Kelly, Jones)
Utility: Worrell
Would love some feedback! Thanks.
Intelsonic
March 3, 2021 at 2:25 pm
Can’t see Thilthorpe being name round one unless the crows have injuries, Cockatoo also is out injured and wont make round one, after Bevo’s on Dunkley today including stating he isnt at his best and there is pressure on his spot I have super cold fee on him, additionally stephensons role looked pretty putried in the practice.
Aside from that some solid pics though
Phteven
March 3, 2021 at 3:31 pm
We are all in the same boat with thes 170k benchers. All could be playing, some could be playing or none. It’s a wait and see game. Your infielders look tidy. Best of luck.
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 3:57 pm
Cockatoo is injured, Stephenson will either play as a high forward or on the wing (which I doubt because he didn’t against the Saints). Regardless, he’s in a bad team and is a player that can’t score by himself. I’d go for Cameron or Daniher
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 4:04 pm
Best defender or forward rookie under 234K?
Mighty Puds
March 3, 2021 at 4:08 pm
Def: Idun, Ling, Pearce (maybe?), Highmore
Fwd: Brockman, Smith, Cahill, Rowe, Henry (if you can find an extra 4k), Waterman
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:39 pm
Thanks a lot mate. Right now it is Idun & Cox (in forwards), but I reckon those positions will hinge on community games.
Jesse
March 3, 2021 at 4:20 pm
Cripps with 3k left over in the bank or Serong with 85k left?
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 5:16 pm
Serong and 85k
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Cripps
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 5:02 pm
Merrett or Gaff ?
The Real Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:25 pm
is this an impostor? Personally imma go Zerrett but that could be my Bombers bias. Both great options; if you have Gawn/Grundy then I’d go Gaff as there is already a ceiling and captain options, but if anything other Zerrett
Harry
March 3, 2021 at 5:23 pm
Def : Stewart, Howe, WIlliams, Young, Jones Laird (Highmore, Gould)
Mid : Zerret, Steele, Adams, Serong, Rowell, Downie, Phillips, Powell (Collier-Dawkins, Schofield)
Ruc : Grundy, Hickey ( Flynn)
Fwd : Danger, Hunt , Phillips, Campbell, Bergman, Robertson ( Brownless, Paul Oea)
54k Remaining
Any Advice???!!
Zach
March 3, 2021 at 7:36 pm
Jones isn’t a good fantasy scorer so I’d recommend either Cox or Idun. Steele is overpriced from Covid quarters, but Gaff is a great option with elite consistency. Adams has had an interrupted preseason, so downgrade him to one of Taranto/Walsh/Cripps. Use this money to upgrade Phillips to Tom Green from GWS. Then downgrade Howe to Cumming or H Young. With this extra cash I would upgrade Bergman to Caldwell. Make sure that all of you bench are under 200K and playing. With whatever cash you have upgrade one of Robertson or Hickey. Not sure exactly what the team would look like then but It’d be better.
Jeeby
March 3, 2021 at 5:50 pm
1. Sloane & Heeney or 2. Serong & Daniher
Adrian
March 3, 2021 at 6:10 pm
Gaff or Merrett?
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 6:42 pm
Zerrett
Rick
March 3, 2021 at 6:31 pm
DEF: Lloyd, Laird, Williams, Webster, Cox, Idun
MID: Merrett, Steele, Gaff, Rowell, Tyson, Powell, Gulden, Downie
RUC: Grundy, Witts
FWD: Danger, Dusty, Phillips, Dow, Campbell, Cahill
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:00 pm
Way too many rookies on your field. Downgrade Steele who is overpriced to Taranto/Cripps/Walsh. Then downgrade Lloyd/Laird to get one of cox or idun off your field. This is not the year for guns n rookies.
Shaun
March 3, 2021 at 6:34 pm
Def: Laird, Mills, Z Williams, Cumming, H Young, Highmore
Mid: Taranto, Serong, Sloane, Rowell, LDU, Cunnington, T Green, T Powell
Ruc: Gawn, Grundy
Fwd: Dangerfield, Phillips, Caldwell, Dow, B Campbell, E Smith
Most confident I have been with a side, fairly assured in their value and upside. thoughts everyone?
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 6:42 pm
Too many mid pricers in the mid field. Also look for another option for your F6
peter
March 3, 2021 at 6:50 pm
Don’t listen to him Shaun, I think you got a good team, it’s hard to splash cash around when you have Gawn and Grundy. I think you have spaced it out well. I’d be happy with that team. Even they are mid prices they are proven fantasy guns who represent good value hoping rooks can be available to assist in future rounds. Love the forward and back setup too good job and you have two set and forget captain options too.
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:23 pm
Mate I have almost an identical backline (only diff is highmore -> cox) forwards are also very similar with mine being Hunt (unfortunately) F Macrae (gonna be changed) & Rowe. Then as I said my rucks are the same, but my midfield is Zerrett, Walsh, Taranto, Rowell, Green, Powell & Downie.
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:23 pm
And Dow at M6
Shaun
March 3, 2021 at 7:37 pm
If you’re wanting someone to try and make sense of someone else’s selections then it is far easier to post this in a team format below.
Shaun
March 3, 2021 at 7:25 pm
cheers peter, yes I agree. forwards and defenders I want to be set and quite regular as the choice is far less compared to the midfield. Gawn and Grundy comes with a compromise but as you mention has great benefit of giving you a look at both on the vc/c basis of the loop. As for the f6, if Ely Smith is named he’s rotating on a wing. I don’t see a better fwd rookie option (second to B Campbell).
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:16 pm
I have an extremely similar team until it comes to the midfield. Then we need to ask, which of us will score the most points, and who will keep the most players at the end of the season – you don’t want to waste trades throughout the season so you can keep to your plans and improve your squad. I’d give you 9 keepers, while most squads will have 12. Of course midprice madness is a strategy this year, but just something to keep at the back of your mind. You may outscore me, but I will improve my team at a much faster rate, so at the bye rounds I will outscore you. As I said, it’s just food for thought :) Good luck!
Shaun
March 3, 2021 at 7:34 pm
On what basis are you improving your team on a “much faster rate”, the sole fact you believe I will be wasting trades on midpricers?
Very interesting argument.
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:48 pm
Rookies will help in having faster cash generation, but also simply some of your midpricers not paying off. Also the lower breakevens of rookies will help. As you said, it is an interesting debate.
Shaun
March 3, 2021 at 8:19 pm
I have maybe one or two less rookies, the midpricer can easily have the same cash generation.
I don’t see the great madness in the midpricers I have selected. And if they perform to a high ceiling then all of a sudden I have gained an extra premium, which actually gives me greater scoring potential when it comes to the bye rounds.
“interesting argument” in that I don’t see the logic without complete manipulation to fit the argument.
Daniel
March 4, 2021 at 8:17 am
LDU – big risk, Cunnington – not a known fantasy scorer, Sloane – good value who I have, Green – plays at the Giants and is a young player good luck, Rowell – good value and i have him. I already have the proper value picks, while not having the risk of LDU, Cunnington or Green.
pattyboy
March 3, 2021 at 7:47 pm
DEF: lloyd, laird, mills, h young, cumming, gould, (rookies)
MID: walsh, taranto, a brayshaw, slone, rowell, powell, gulden, downie (rookies)
RUCK gawn grundy, flynn
FOR: danger, phillips, caldwell, dow, rowe, bosenavulagi, (rookies)
thoughts? not 100% sold on danger feel like he will lose money a but his run is rlly good. big watches on mills and brayshaw, i rlly think he can be a rlly good snipe, also taranto mid for split is a big watch.
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 7:52 pm
Swap Gould to Highmore but really good squad imo
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 8:05 pm
Very new squad which has just undergone the journey of getting Max & Danger
D: Laird, Mills, Williams, Cumming, H Young, Idun (Highmore, Gould)
M: Zerrett, Walsh, Taranto, Rowell, Green, Dow, Gulden, Downie (RCD, Jordon)
R: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
F: Danger, Phillips, Caldwell, Hunt, Cox, Rowe (Jones, Waterman)
U: (Treacy)
Obviously not thrilled with Hunt but I reckon this is the best structure I’ll have. Open to any thoughts or advice, cheers
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 8:53 pm
– Powell will be the best scoring playing rook, must have
– Hunt is a line breaker and certainly not an accumulator thus he does not have the scoring potential for their to be upside on 370k
– Sloane a starting, centre bounce attending midfielder for only 580k is very hard not to select. Easily someone who could hurt your ranking due to his high ownership and role
– Idun is a KPP, I’d be playing Highmore D6, poor use of 50k in my view.
– Cox, I don’t see outscoring 170k options to be viable of of spending 80k/90k more
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 9:02 pm
Okay thanks, good call. I like Cox on his wing role, I really like Green but Sloane is extremely high value so I’ll try to get him in. community series will change a bit of a fair bit of my side. Powell is in a weak midfield and I’m waiting on role for him, because I have concerns about him being rested a bit. What is Highmore’s scoring potential?
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 9:13 pm
– Cox may have a good role but Ely Smith should he be named will be playing on the wing also
– Weak midfield, is an inaccurate statement. Granted, North Melbourne are not the buzz of the competition but their midfield of Cunnington, Anderson, Simpkin, LDU & Dumont is not weak. I don’t see why there is an importance placed on this either, I assume you didn’t pick Rowell last year then.
– Powell will be playing a rotating half forward/wing/midfield role
– Highmore will have a greater scoring potential than Idun, I would estimate in the region of 55
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 9:38 pm
Okay thanks a lot mate. Gold Coast mids went surprisingly well at the start with Rowell, but that might be because of Rowell. The same won’t happen with Powell. You saw how North got smashed by the Saints, and I don’t think that their fantasy numbers would’ve looked too good either. I have 137K leftover now, where should I spend it. Looking at all my rookies and there are no obvious upgrades. Thinking it could just be some money to spend on my bench to give playing rookies.
D: Laird, Mills, Williams, Cumming, H Young, Highmore (Wehr, Gould)
M: Zerrett, Walsh, Taranto, Sloane, Rowell, Powell, Gulden, Downie (RCD, Jordon)
R: Gawn, Grundy (Flynn)
F: Danger, Phillips, Caldwell, Dow, Rowe, Smith (Jones, Waterman)
U: (Treacy)
Mighty Puds
March 3, 2021 at 9:48 pm
Personally wouldn’t have Ely Smith on field but definitely on the bench. Never really been that big on Sloane given his age and injury history despite his cheap price tag, think green offers pretty similar output for a much cheaper price. You were right with Cox though, think his role is really good and Bombers want to get games into him, Perkins etc. Maybe try have him D6 as not completely convinced Highmore plays R1 given he sat out a half last week.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 10:22 pm
As a second rookie in a forward line next to B Campbell I really like Ely should he play. I’ve seen many teams with the likes of Rowe, Brockman & Cahill at D6.
North had a very depleted side, they were missing 6 of their starting midfielders/ruck. By all means don’t select Powell, he’ll very likely be the first rookie to 400k.
RCD won’t play so there’s a start.
Finding another 100k for T Green to reduce it to 2 mid rookies on field I would suggest is a good move.
Mighty Puds
March 3, 2021 at 10:29 pm
Have Smith at M7 currently to fit him in, seems one of the most likely mid rookies to play and with the likes of Joes, Waterman, Rowe etc to fill the forward bench having a bit of DPP might come in handy.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 10:55 pm
Yes so if you are squeezing Jones, Waterman and Rowe f7, f8 and utl then Smith is the obvious f6, unless you have him on the bench in the midfield but I like Jordon and A Scott/McNeil there.
Mighty Puds
March 3, 2021 at 11:30 pm
True, might go with Smith and Jordon on the midfield bench the, just like the forwards bench guys I have. Have Smith and Brockman there currently.
Daniel
March 4, 2021 at 8:21 am
Haha Mighty Puds you gave me some very conflicting advice!!
Harry
March 3, 2021 at 8:36 pm
Docherty and Jack Higgins or Williams and Butters?
Daniel
March 3, 2021 at 9:02 pm
Can you go Williams & Phillips
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 9:05 pm
I prefer the second.
motor
March 3, 2021 at 9:54 pm
Does anyone know with certainty whether the bench in the AAMI community games are 4 or 8?
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 10:25 pm
8, teams are on the afl website.
Melissa
March 3, 2021 at 9:58 pm
Frampton at F6. Thoughts?
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 10:26 pm
328k F6, I wouldn’t be doing. Not with the rookies at disposal on that line.
motor
March 3, 2021 at 10:04 pm
If it is 8 then we are all going to be faced with a nasty R1 unless clubs give us the “heads up” prior to the opening Thursday night game when it comes to rookie selections.
I am well aware that until each game starts unlimited trades” will apply..
motor
March 3, 2021 at 10:15 pm
Our teams are purely “fishing expeditions” currently. The article on afl.com.ah did not fill me with confidence. Harrison Jones may not play This week. Adams another setback. Prestia 50/50 etc etc etc. And we have this week’s games still to be played lol!! Going to be a fun 20 days.
Mighty Puds
March 3, 2021 at 10:26 pm
Article on afl.com.au said Jones is fine, no serious damage and he is tracking towards a R1 debut so seems like nothing big to worry about. Definitely have to hope for no injuries though, stressful times.
Charlotte2015!
March 3, 2021 at 10:19 pm
Def: Laird-Mills-Scholl-Cumming-Young-Highmore.
Mid: Walsh-Toranto-Serong-Rowell-Sloane-Green-Downie-Powell.
Ruck:Gawn-Grundy.
Fwd: Danger-Phillips-Caldwell-Dow-Campbell-Waterman.
264k in the bank.
Advice and ideas would be appreciate 🤙🏽
motor
March 3, 2021 at 10:41 pm
Who is on your bench?
Daniel
March 4, 2021 at 8:12 am
Upgrade Waterman to Daniher leaving you with 2K in the bank.
Shredder Pigs
March 3, 2021 at 10:20 pm
Def: Laird-Mills-Scholl-Cumming-Young-Highmore.
Mid: Walsh-Toranto-Serong-Rowell-Sloane-Green-Downie-Powell.
Ruck:Gawn-Grundy.
Fwd: Danger-Phillips-Caldwell-Dow-Campbell-Waterman.
264k in the bank.
Advice and ideas would be appreciate 🤙🏽
motor
March 3, 2021 at 10:46 pm
2 different avatars. No bench players posted. That might be some basic advice and an idea to begin with.
LW [Why Don't you Choose a Different Alias?]
March 3, 2021 at 10:57 pm
170k bench may be possible.
motor
March 3, 2021 at 11:10 pm
Agreed LW but not exactly helpful background information. Let’s assume you are the doctor and I am the patient. I come into your surgery and you ask me what is wrong with you? I reply that I am sick.