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That's what I meant. Duursma might average 10 points more than Clark but I'd back Clark to play more games.
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That's what I meant. Duursma might average 10 points more than Clark but I'd back Clark to play more games.
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Here's an interesting scenario I'm pondering..
Brayshaw + 170k R3 or Zerrett + Archie R3?
Brayshaw + 170k R3 or Zerrett + Archie R3?
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You are right. That is an interesting conundrum....
i have all 3 players. But on what you present, I think I would go option 2.
Archie is going to get games, and for the games he plays could conceivably go 70+. What other ruck rookie offers that?
If a mid rookie offered that you'd take it, in fact he could outscore the likes of Clarke, Duursma and Butters.
Job security...well it seems that Fagan is going to play him, and he probably has to. Stef is 32 and has had a limited pre-season. Archie could easily play the first 3-4 games and net you a quick 100k. If Zerrett underachieves, its an easy upgrade.
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OK, reached a point with my midfield i need advice.
As it stands, i have:
Macrae, Treloar, Coniglio, Selwood, Brayshaw, B.Crouch, Walsh, Rookie.
While i love this, and i think every one will be among the top 8-10 mids, it is really expensive, and costs me in my forward line in particular (don't want to post it because i don't want that to be the influencing factor).
Now i could downgrade one of those to Taranto or even Libba, and spend the money elsewhere. But i can't help feeling i will want those midfielders later in the season anyway, and all will be really expensive and hard to afford.
So, the question is, do i keep the premo midfield, and hope i can make some cash from rookies to build up my forward line, or do i downgrade one for a cheaper mid, and buy a third premo forward (likely TKelly) (and if so, which one do i downgrade?... don't just say Selwood, because i'm pretty set on him).
As it stands, i have:
Macrae, Treloar, Coniglio, Selwood, Brayshaw, B.Crouch, Walsh, Rookie.
While i love this, and i think every one will be among the top 8-10 mids, it is really expensive, and costs me in my forward line in particular (don't want to post it because i don't want that to be the influencing factor).
Now i could downgrade one of those to Taranto or even Libba, and spend the money elsewhere. But i can't help feeling i will want those midfielders later in the season anyway, and all will be really expensive and hard to afford.
So, the question is, do i keep the premo midfield, and hope i can make some cash from rookies to build up my forward line, or do i downgrade one for a cheaper mid, and buy a third premo forward (likely TKelly) (and if so, which one do i downgrade?... don't just say Selwood, because i'm pretty set on him).
I think you have to go with whichever way you see the cash generation going best... what under priced players are going to net you the best coin returns and build around that. I'm full-on mid priced madness across the board except for the premo rucks (Grundy & Gawn) which has allowed me to have the top end rooks onfield bar Drew (fwd).
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I like that you've gone for something different, and you've got strong opinions of what you do and don't want.
Having said that, I think you're assuming a few things:
1. The 5 gun mids you've picked will be top 8-10. I'm not saying I disagree (and I have Treloar/Coniglio (not sure which) and Brayshaw) necessarily but it's an open field, with players like: Gaff, Cripps, Oliver, JKelly, Ross, Yeo, MCrouch, Fyfe, Zerrett, Zorko all very much in the mix. For instance I wouldn't necessarily be surprised if the top 10 was Macrae, Coniglio and then 8 of the ones I just listed, in which case you've overpaid.
2. Similarly, 'all will be really expensive' later in the season - yes if they are top 8 they will likely be pricey, but unless they have a run of huge scores, none are likely to be much more than they are now. A 110 average lands you around 800k, so if you get someone after a lower score (even a 90) then you should get for around 800k which they mostly are now anyway.
3. That you can get by with 2 premium forwards. That's how i've ran early in the pre-season (then I went to 3) but I just can't see it working sadly, so I've had to dump a premo defender (Sicily) to get an extra forward (now I have 4 fallen premium / premium forwards).
Good luck and I think a midfield like that would be tremendous, but probably only works if (a) you don't start Laird/Grundy; (b) there are enough forward rookies to make up the balance.
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Second option.
Am I going completely pre season crazy for half considering Gary Rohan at 300k for the extra cash over Elliott if Archie smith is named to play?
I think you've probably gone one too heavy. Libba is as safe a mid-pricer as they come imo and is worth it just for the 150-200k price increase he'll have so I'd downgrade one of the big guns to him. Or even down to a basement rook like Constable/Hind (if they get a game). Keeps the (mostly) guns n rooks structure while netting you a bit more security in the forward line.
You'll need the top 6 forwards anyway and imo there's slightly more value in Kelly/Boak/Heeney/Dunkley then there is in just backing in a Treloar type who probably won't go much above 110-115.
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Wouldn't you just go McCarthy then?
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I like your mids. I've made slightly different choices but the same basic structure. I reckon if YOU like it, you should run with it!
The issue is where you look for value to fund it. I've gone value in defense (only 1 premo) and with the rucks (no Grundy or Gawn)
This allows me a stronger forward line as I'm less happy with most of the options there.
I know there will be heaps that say its a dumb idea to start without one of the two big rucks, but I've never been happier with the way the team looks on balance.
Maybe not completely (your premos and mid-pricers should be fine), but completely agree on the rooks. I've got 3 or 4 different plans set up, just for that eventuation. At least you still have a full day to screw around with your team before lockout
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Can’t split Cripps and Coniglio lads. What are your thoughts?
I'm pretty keen on Selwood too, but his being in my team come Round 1, rests solely on whether Greenwood plays. His record against Sel is ridiculous, so you just can't be risking a 60 or a 70 from one of your premos right off the bat. IMO, I think it's worth downgrading Macrae to Libba, and then upgrading a forward rook to Telly. Macrae will be very good, but he's priced around his limit right now, so he won't increase anymore. Completely up to you, but those are the two I'd be looking at to bolster your forward line, based on team selection.
P.S. I have a team that has a 1-2-3 backline, a 3-1-2 forward line, a 1-1 ruck and a midfield right now that consists of Treloar, Brayshaw, Sel, Taranto, Rocky, Brouch, Sheed & Walsh, so you're not alone haha (I've also tinkered with a forward line with 4 premos, 1 midpricer and Setterfield, with Cousins in the mid instead of Selwood if Greenwood plays, so you can be creative)
By the way, to those considering Sel, this is the 'roaming' role I was talking about:
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...e/news-story/f58d80b3af828377c0974022f9fd46c9
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sp...e/news-story/f58d80b3af828377c0974022f9fd46c9
what are the odds? risk vs reward... If Archie scores well that is the reward. I've got Archie at R3 atm.
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It would've been interesting to see peoples teams if Titch wasn't out for the season. He's even more expensive than Macrae so the logical decision would probably be to start at least 1 or the other to have a lock captain choice (and not have to struggle finding coin to bring both in during the season).
With Titch out I would've thought the decision becomes easier to just lock Macrae in, but many appear to have gone the other way and not selected him at all.
Interesting week and year ahead. I suspect some general rules of DT are going to be broken (mid price madness, the only 2 mid premos remain from last year etc etc..)
With Titch out I would've thought the decision becomes easier to just lock Macrae in, but many appear to have gone the other way and not selected him at all.
Interesting week and year ahead. I suspect some general rules of DT are going to be broken (mid price madness, the only 2 mid premos remain from last year etc etc..)
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It seems to me that a few are expecting Macrae to drop a little on average, maybe back to 115-120 with Libba coming back in. Also expecting the likes of Coniglio, Cripps, Brayshaw, Treloar etc to jump up to 115 and not be far off Macrae. That being said, wouldn’t surprise me if Macrae puts 10 points between himself and the 2nd best mid
Hmm you've made me rethink starting him. Initially I was very tempted by his early run at GMHBA but he could get tagged by Greenwood and Harmes in the first two weeks.
what's the story here?
