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2013 Dreamteam/Supercoach Questions Thread
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One stat that has dropped a bit for Jacobs since coming across to Adelaide is his tackling.
In his last season at Carlton he was averaging 4 tackles a game (53 tackles from 13 games).
In his first season for the Crows he averaged 3 tackles a game (57 from 19 games).
Last season he averaged 1.4 tackles a game (34 from 24 games).
So his tackling average has dropped by 2.6 a game from last season compared to his last at Carlton (more than half) which is quite a bit. I'm not sure which one we can expect Jacobs to be in the future (4 a game or more like the 1.4 we saw last season) but on tackling points alone, that 2.6 a game drop is 10 DT points which would put him right up there with the premium ruckman.
I think there's room for improvement in Jacobs in DT/SC but not quite sure he'll match it with the best either.
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Jacobs needs to dominate the ruck contests for us to be at our best.
Running around like an unregistered dog collecting stats and tackles is not exactly a smart use of his energy reserves from a Crows perspective
Running around like an unregistered dog collecting stats and tackles is not exactly a smart use of his energy reserves from a Crows perspective
Hahaha guess the recruiting of Graham is finally making sense. Sando can now push Jacobs as hard as possible so he can improve his DT average and use Graham to give Jacobs a week or twos rest during the course of the season.Jacobs needs to dominate the ruck contests for us to be at our best.
Running around like an unregistered dog collecting stats and tackles is not exactly a smart use of his energy reserves from a Crows perspective
That being said, I would have assumed Jacobs would have got most of his tackles from a pack situation at his short time at Carlton, can't exactly see him being the type of ruckman to run and chase a player down for a tackle.
He's probably at about the right price, he'll consistently score 80's-90's type numbers. Probably doesn't have a heap of improvement left in him. Does offer a decent DPP option though.
threenewpadlocks
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How do you see Luke Brown as a rookie defensive option?
Would be a good choice. Will certainly see more game time this year with the departure of doughty. He is still in competition with a few players like tambling or shaw for that role but he is every chance of taking over that position this year.
The other thing is that Sando could play someone like Van Berlo in that role. Watch in NAB cup and if he's there round 1, pick him.
Vooligan
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This is the first year I've done this, so I'm probably pretty average at picking a team. Here's my team, can anyone see a problem with it? (Besides the fact there's probably too many AFC players)
My take on your side:This is the first year I've done this, so I'm probably pretty average at picking a team. Here's my team, can anyone see a problem with it? (Besides the fact there's probably too many AFC players)
Overall, you have a lot of mid priced players, which has proved over the years to be less effective than the guns-rookie strategy.
In defence, guys like Ryce Shaw, Davis, selwood, bock and talia really have no place to go. Mid priced players are a good idea if you plan on upgrading them to elite, but only 1 or 2 are needed in each def, mid and forward positions. Ultimately you need cash cows where they go up 200k, you downgrade them to another cheap rookie and use the profits to upgrade a mid to elite. But you give yourself no chance because your rookie cash cows are limited. In defence, look at guys like Terlich or Colquhoun that are cheap and a good chance to play (obviously check their NAB cup form and round 1 selection). Guys like Bugg also wont go too much higher and on top of that, 352k is too much cash to have on your bench. You could also do with another elite player like goddard.
In the midfield, looks much better, although too many crows players. If the crows get smashed one week, then generally, the crows players will have a low score. I would keep danger and crouch and try to get someone like swan or watson in your side. Again, Polec and wingfield are ok but there are better rookie options. Whitfield doesnt have an afl body so i wouldnt go with him just yet. The other problem with your rookie picks is that they're so expensive. O'Meara and viney are much cheaper and I think will give you more value than toumpas and whitfield. They have a lower base and will make more money, which could be the difference between upgrading to a 500k player or a 600k player.
I like the Jacobs pick, but consider Luemburger, sam rowe or currie. Derickx again doesnt have the cash cow potential.
Take tex out your forwardline. Big forwards are inconsistent and as mentioned, if crows get smashed, walker will likely score low. Same with Hawkins and cloke. Buddy is an exception because he gets midfield possessions. Try choosing forwards that play a bit of midfield: lewis jetta, dale thomas etc. Also consider Tom Lee. Saints got him from the WAFL where he kicked 60 goals last year, and saints badly need another key forward. Swap him with McCarthy.
As for jake king, he has no potential to move up significantly. Maybe choose someone like Stringer from the bulldogs, or joe daniher from essendon. Mayes from Brisbane is also another one to watch.
Hope this helps.
Vooligan
Norm Smith Medallist
Wow, that's a great help. Thanks very much. It definitely sheds another light on how to play.
the_cyber_dalek don't pick Bock either at this stage; has a nice price but still has a serious limp and isn't training.
Vooligan
Norm Smith Medallist
Really? I thought he was a round one go'er, and for such a cheap price, I had to have him. Thanks for the heads up.
Also, I'm tossing up between Nic Naitanui and Jarryd Roughead for a Ruck/Forward position. Naitanui is about $30,000 cheaper than Roughead, but I can easily fit either in. Which should I go for?
Bock might not play the PS Cup.
Oddly enough Naitanui is also struggling with injury, his being a groin. He's more likely to be ready for Round 1, but it really depends how his pre-season is compromised. Roughead isn't someone that's a real common choice but I reckon he'll be a nice point of difference, particularly if Buddy slumps a bit.
There's talk Natanui might be out till round out, be very careful when selecting him. The worry is he may have Osteitis Pubis, which could potentially ruin his year. Personally I would steer clear at this stage. Roughead I think is in for a big year if he can steer clear of the medical room and as a DPP is hard to ignore.
Vooligan
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Cheers^^
Also, do we have a Big Footy Adelaide board Dream Team league?
Also, do we have a Big Footy Adelaide board Dream Team league?
SM
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Know this has been asked a few times, but what's the latest on Wright? How's his pre-season been? Looks to be a semi-unique - though more teams have him now - but not worth having if he'll drag my team a bit.
Wright won't drag your team, but he won't pull the monsters you need to win. He;ll score 80-100 every week, so his price tag is spot on
IMO, there are better options at his price. Dustin Martin is one example. Dusty is also a DPP and i feel he may explode this year after getting he 2nd year blues last year
IMO, there are better options at his price. Dustin Martin is one example. Dusty is also a DPP and i feel he may explode this year after getting he 2nd year blues last year
SM
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Got burnt with Dusty last year so staying clear. Just wondering if it's better to go a Sipposs from the Saints who might have a break out in Goddard's role, or to spend a bit extra on Wright to get the consistency of potentially a little bit less of an output.
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From a SC perspective, is it about right to expect Brodie Smtih to average 85+ this year? Picking him for a massive break out.
Also looking at Sloane.
Also looking at Sloane.
Footypie32
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I'm backing Smith in and have him in my team. He's listed as a defender, but everyone on the Adelaide board feels he'll play a lot more midfield this year. If you don't expect him to get you 100's every week, he should be a solid pick.
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I agree with most of your post, but I'm not sure Sam Rowe is good choice. Sure, he may be a bolter, but the blokes just coming back from Testicular Cancer and you'd expect them to ease him in quite slowly. I know Carlton have a severe lack of KPF, but I'm not sure he'll do much in 2013.
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