Position 2018 RDT Midfielders

[go you pups]

He's in my squad as M6 ATM. Think he has the potential to go 90 - 95.

Same thinking

Potential M8-9 there

 

[CrozaN]

Bont will always be SC relevant, but it depends heavily on role with him for DT, he's very Fyfeesque with the way he scores imo.

If he played as a prime midfield accumulator and got 25-30 every week then he'd average 105-110 as his tackle and mark numbers with the odd goal would help his scoring, but I feel he's a 95-100 type at the moment as a 70-30 mid fwd, he'll have some big scores, then he'll have stinkers up forward and be a liability, like that Port Adelaide game at Ballarat that effectively ended our season. He will always average above 100 in SC imo and won't be able to get DPP as he's too good in that game, which effects DT positioning too. He'd have to have a shocker of a year to get DPP again, or be made as an absolute permanent forward.

Macrae is our one true Dreamteamer you can reply upon. He's a firm upgrade target for me, like Pendles and Treloar and a few others.

Just think Boyd playing more forward + Schache.....Bont might not go to the forwards much. He is a better midfielder, if he can stay there, he will go 100-110 easily.

 

[TheRednWhite]

Will anyone be starting Danger? Can’t bring myself to leave him out. I can’t see Ablett affecting him much, Menegola and maybe Duncan will be affected more. He will have huge games as a forward/mid and has an early game against hawks which he will look to dominate. Do I need to choose between danger and zerrett and look for a cheaper premium? I see most people are choosing Zerrett. Any advice would be great.

 

[CrozaN]

Will anyone be starting Danger? Can’t bring myself to leave him out. I can’t see Ablett affecting him much, Menegola and maybe Duncan will be affected more. He will have huge games as a forward/mid and has an early game against hawks which he will look to dominate. Do I need to choose between danger and zerrett and look for a cheaper premium? I see most people are choosing Zerrett. Any advice would be great.

YES! First picked midfielder along with Tich. LOCKS!

 

[Bandicoot]

Will anyone be starting Danger? Can’t bring myself to leave him out. I can’t see Ablett affecting him much, Menegola and maybe Duncan will be affected more. He will have huge games as a forward/mid and has an early game against hawks which he will look to dominate. Do I need to choose between danger and zerrett and look for a cheaper premium? I see most people are choosing Zerrett. Any advice would be great.

It's really "up to you". I'm not sure what impact Gary will have at Catland and as such I'm not prepared to spend such a huge amount of cash on Danger with that uncertainty. Even if nothing was to change, his price is highly unlikely to go up so it is always a possibility of bringing him in at a later stage. If he were to have just one sub standard game in the first 8 or so games his price will drop substantially.

 

[CrozaN]

It's really "up to you". I'm not sure what impact Gary will have at Catland and as such I'm not prepared to spend such a huge amount of cash on Danger with that uncertainty. Even if nothing was to change, his price is highly unlikely to go up so it is always a possibility of bringing him in at a later stage. If he were to have just one sub standard game in the first 8 or so games his price will drop substantially.

People said that in 2016 after he averaged 131. What did he do? Average 136 in 2017 lol.

Danger IMO is worth every cent and id sleep better at night knowing i have him.

17 of the 23 games he played in the H&A season he went over 110+, let that sink in......don't start him at your own risk, could work out, could not. I for one love him so want him in my side but also his numbers are ridiculous and will always be a solid captain option. I doubt Gaz will affect him much also.

 

[Dugong]

YES! First picked midfielder along with Tich. LOCKS!

First 2 picked...set and forget. Seeing what Danger could score even playing forward, I’d rather pay the $$ now then struggle or waste a trade to get him in later. Just my opinion though...

 

[Bandicoot]

People said that in 2016 after he averaged 131. What did he do? Average 136 in 2017 lol./QUOTE]
True, but I picked him up after round 8 after he scored 76 & 88 in rounds 6 & 8 at over $100K less than starting price. I wasn't too disappointed in not starting with him.

 

[CrozaN]

Yeh he had 2 down games, but check the end to his year.....his numbers alone are worth the extra $$. Id rather just start a cheaper rookie or a cheaper premo in another line to make the room for Danger.

At this stage Tich/Danger locked in my side.

 

[Bandicoot]

Yeh he had 2 down games, but check the end to his year.....his numbers alone are worth the extra $$. Id rather just start a cheaper rookie or a cheaper premo in another line to make the room for Danger.

At this stage Tich/Danger locked in my side.

This is the reason we all have different teams to start with. We all have different opinions and different strategies.
There is no definitive right or wrong! It's all just personal opinion.

 

[CrozaN]

This is the reason we all have different teams to start with. We all have different opinions and different strategies.
There is no definitive right or wrong! It's all just personal opinion.

Oh yes absolutely, don't get me wrong, no right or wrong way about this, i just gave my thoughts on not starting danger, yours or others opinions might be different of course. No one will truly know until it happens.

Just peace of mind for me, i am starting.

 

[Leuy LongerCombo]

Interesting discussion about Danger, haven't really considered him too much as I've been more wrapped up in starting with Titch, Zerrett and Rocky.

Personally don't think you can go wrong either way, he will most likely pump out some huge scores early and justify starting with him (maintain his average overall) but will also throw up a couple of sub-standard games where a lucky few will pick him up that ~100k cheaper, will just need good timing with downgrades.

Either way I can't see him staying out of the game too much, Gaz could even be a positive, giving better delivery and drive when he's playing forward.

 

[Kennel Keepers]

Generally the teams that get a good jump on the rest of the teams and are the most successful start off with 3-4 uber-premiums. I'm looking at getting the new pig in, Titchell, as well as the previous pig, Rockliff. I think Rocky priced at 102 is too low not to take the chance on. If he plays anything above 60% midfield time, he'll be pumping out a 110+ average.

Not convinced about Rocky - too much competition for midfield time and not the best record for having quality disposal. Might play predominately forward?

 

[Kennel Keepers]

Starting with titchell, martin, kelly and Matt crouch as my top 4. With Gibbs at the crows Matt crouch should be top 4 scoring mid this season.
I like Angus Brayshaw at his price especially of he plays the role he did end of last season.

With you on Titchell, Kelly and M Crouch. Not convinced about Dusty backing up the same points this year but would love to be wrong as great to watch.

 

[CJApples87]

Not convinced about Rocky - too much competition for midfield time and not the best record for having quality disposal. Might play predominately forward?

Couldn’t care less what his disposal is like, he’s not in there for that. If he gets substantial midfield time (which I believe he will) he’ll be there to funnel the ball out to Boak, Wines, Ebert, etc. and to get loose for chop out passes, which is exceptional at. He is priced at 102 with a best average of 130 and is in his prime.

 

[Bandicoot]

Not convinced about Rocky - too much competition for midfield time and not the best record for having quality disposal. Might play predominately forward?

That's 20 points a week you are throwing away.

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

Not convinced about Rocky - too much competition for midfield time and not the best record for having quality disposal. Might play predominately forward?

no chance he plays predominately forward.
we are stupid if we play all 3 of Wingard, Gray and Rockliff up forward for 60%+ of the season.

Rockliff now becomes our best midfielder, followed closely by Wines/Ebert/Polec

Our centre bounce setup for first bounce of round 1 will be Ryder/Rockliff/Wines/Ebert

 

[SloppyJoe]

Couldn’t care less what his disposal is like, he’s not in there for that. If he gets substantial midfield time (which I believe he will) he’ll be there to funnel the ball out to Boak, Wines, Ebert, etc. and to get loose for chop out passes, which is exceptional at. He is priced at 102 with a best average of 130 and is in his prime.

I'm on the fence with Rocky at the moment. My main concern is his durability. In the last 4 seasons, he's missed 1 in every 5 games.

 

[Keystone agony]

Durability and that Round 10 bye an issue for Rocky

His role im sold on will be plenty of midfield

Even if he avgs 110 over first 9 games. Then take a 55 as cover in round 10 bye.

It might be worthwhile finding someone at a similar price or less that can avg 107 and comes with solid durability.

 

[Cotchy9]

Durability and that Round 10 bye an issue for Rocky

His role im sold on will be plenty of midfield

Even if he avgs 110 over first 9 games. Then take a 55 as cover in round 10 bye.

It might be worthwhile finding someone at a similar price or less that can avg 107 and comes with solid durability.

I'm just so torn on Rocky. He'll play midfield yes, but he's going to have a lot of good mids around him. At the Lions Beams was out a lot, it was mostly just Rocky and that's it. He'll go 110-115 is my estimate. The round 10 bye is annoying. The durability as well is a worry. Every year he goes down with something. I'm wondering if it's better to go a Brad Crouch who's the same price and someone I see going 110

 

[SloppyJoe]

Just heard Rocky on the radio saying he expects to play forward a bit more this year than previously.

 

[SloppyJoe]

I'm just so torn on Rocky. He'll play midfield yes, but he's going to have a lot of good mids around him. At the Lions Beams was out a lot, it was mostly just Rocky and that's it. He'll go 110-115 is my estimate. The round 10 bye is annoying. The durability as well is a worry. Every year he goes down with something. I'm wondering if it's better to go a Brad Crouch who's the same price and someone I see going 110

Hahah, if you're worried about durability then you shouldn't be considering Brad Crouch. Maybe Clayton Oliver?

 

[go you pups]

People said that in 2016 after he averaged 131. What did he do? Average 136 in 2017 lol.

Danger IMO is worth every cent and id sleep better at night knowing i have him.

17 of the 23 games he played in the H&A season he went over 110+, let that sink in......don't start him at your own risk, could work out, could not. I for one love him so want him in my side but also his numbers are ridiculous and will always be a solid captain option. I doubt Gaz will affect him much also.

Supercoach bored, friend

 

[go you pups]

Durability and that Round 10 bye an issue for Rocky

His role im sold on will be plenty of midfield

Even if he avgs 110 over first 9 games. Then take a 55 as cover in round 10 bye.

It might be worthwhile finding someone at a similar price or less that can avg 107 and comes with solid durability.

We should be able to make 3-4 upgrades by that round 10 bye though, by round 10 we will likely still have our most consistent rookies as cover and a few guys who may get inconsistent games.

Then when the actual byes are on, Rocky plays through the lot of them, imo Rocky, Barlow and Boak are solid picks this year to help us through the byes if they get through unscathed.

 

[CrozaN]

Supercoach bored, friend

Hahah woops, yeh looked wrong column.....still though.....