2020 Planning thread - a.k.a pre-season misplaced confidence and collective insanity

[kozi]

Tossing up whether Cerra is worth it. I like the look of him there which means only 1 rook on field in Def, however the extra coin getting what would have been D7 up to him rules out C Jones types up forward meaning Brander or Budarick would be fielded.

Cerra earmarked for a pure mid role definitely has me interested at that price, however I’m really split on whether taking 200k odd out of the forward line for him is wise.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Last year was my first year off since Chad Cornes was an amazing captain option and the DTTalk boys hit the sauce during their vids. I'm back. I'm back for the stress. I'm back for the distractions from my post-grad study. I'm back for the nights when my better half is asleep and it's 2am and I'm sitting on the balcony deciding which premo mid has a better fixture to finish the year. I'm back like a crackhead wanting a fix. Let's get it err'body.

And in saying that, I'm already so bloody stressed trying to figure out how my team will look for round 1.. Goddamn it

Welcome back mate!

 

[kozi]

Last year was my first year off since Chad Cornes was an amazing captain option and the DTTalk boys hit the sauce during their vids. I'm back. I'm back for the stress. I'm back for the distractions from my post-grad study. I'm back for the nights when my better half is asleep and it's 2am and I'm sitting on the balcony deciding which premo mid has a better fixture to finish the year. I'm back like a crackhead wanting a fix. Let's get it err'body.

And in saying that, I'm already so bloody stressed trying to figure out how my team will look for round 1.. Goddamn it

Welcome back mate. Dean Cox having a ripping pre season, should still be a lock in the rucks

 

[happy_eagle]

Welcome back mate. Dean Cox having a ripping pre season, should still be a lock in the rucks

Cox and Sandilands, set and forget.

 

[DynamiteDons]

So who do we all think the top 3-5 players under 270K that will be early cash cows?

1. Rowell
2.M.Pickett
3. J. Townsend
4. Young
5. Serong

 

[kozi]

So who do we all think the top 3-5 players under 270K that will be early cash cows?

1. Rowell
2.M.Pickett
3. J. Townsend
4. Young
5. Serong

I’ve cooled on Townsend. Training with your forwards isn’t he?

 

[RowellAnderson12]

So who do we all think the top 3-5 players under 270K that will be early cash cows?

1. Rowell
2.M.Pickett
3. J. Townsend
4. Young
5. Serong

Dylan Stephens over Townsend
Maybe ash over serong too

 

[DynamiteDons]

I’ve cooled on Townsend. Training with your forwards isn’t he?

yeah i think his positioning is going to be dependent on what players we can put-on the park due to our horrendous injury list. Im keen on seeing what his CBA's will be tomorrow. Think he provides exactly what we need in the guts.

 

[DynamiteDons]

Dylan Stephens over Townsend
Maybe ash over serong too

Yeah i was debating Stephens or Serong... You think Ash has good JS though?

 

[Eskimo_Fennel]

Welcome back mate!

Cheers buddy

Welcome back mate. Dean Cox having a ripping pre season, should still be a lock in the rucks

I've been tracking him, definitely locked and loaded! I'm also hearing Gaz snr's boy might be looking at more time in the midfield this year. Could be a goer

 

[kozi]

Think he provides exactly what we need in the guts.

Completely agree on that. Only issue is whether he’s improved his tank enough.

 

[nob2210]

Article on AFL website saying Jacobs and Mumford could play together. Only speculation from Jacobs himself, but surely would mean Jacobs is much less likely...

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Article on AFL website saying Jacobs and Mumford could play together. Only speculation from Jacobs himself, but surely would mean Jacobs is much less likely...

If that's the case I will undertake a reshuffle and get Gawn or O'Brien in.

 

[PAFC27]

Cox and Sandilands, set and forget.

Did you see the vision of David Hale a few weeks back? Sleeping on him

 

[Flying_as_One1991]

Would you be keen to join in the fun of our draft league. Need to be ready to go and watching the app to keep drafting moving and dedicated so we can get through as quick as possible. Only genuine players welcome

Set to begin slow draft (12hr limit) on Thursday at 9am EST (maybe earlier if all join and league filled).

5-7-1-5 (8) format so deep roster, league approved trades and 1 day waiver.

Snake Draft. Draft Order to be generated and published in a group chat once done and complete before the draft so you can preset draft rankings

private message if interested and I will send code

One spot left for any genuine draft tragic who is keen

 

[wahooo]

Got a bit of a dilemma on my hands here, got a bit over $400k to spend on F4. Been tossing up for weeks between T J Lynch and S Hill. Any thoughts?

Both look likely to generate cash.

Someone pls talk me out of Hill, it's the freo tragic in me that sparks my interest.

 

[Quokka]

Tossing up whether Cerra is worth it. I like the look of him there which means only 1 rook on field in Def, however the extra coin getting what would have been D7 up to him rules out C Jones types up forward meaning Brander or Budarick would be fielded.

Cerra earmarked for a pure mid role definitely has me interested at that price, however I’m really split on whether taking 200k odd out of the forward line for him is wise.

100% watchlist for MCS for me. He's guaranteed midfield but he will be outside (AFAIK) in a very new look midfield for Fremantle that could be reinvigorated or could be about to get smashed. Can he average 80? I have no idea but if does in the MCS he's likely to be a late pick up in a lot of teams.

 

[Cotchy9]

Who’s everyone’s tip to be the Taranto of this year? Take the jump from the 85-95 average up to 105-110

 

[Rendaw]

Who’s everyone’s tip to be the Taranto of this year? Take the jump from the 85-95 average up to 105-110

If I had to bet on one player it would be Walsh

 

[DynamiteDons]

Who’s everyone’s tip to be the Taranto of this year? Take the jump from the 85-95 average up to 105-110

I reckon Michael Walters could be that. If he plays more in the midfield he can defs get there, and hes shown he has a big ceiling!

 

[DynamiteDons]

If i stick with my current team, ill have to bench ONE of Rowell, Serong, Pickett or Stephens.... Which one aha

 

[Iceman!]

Who’s everyone’s tip to be the Taranto of this year? Take the jump from the 85-95 average up to 105-110

Could be Worpel again, followed Taranto with the 2nd year break out in the forward line. Might be able to follow his lead again and jump in to the 100’s in his 3rd year as well.

Agree Walsh is a good shout though, hard to see a 2nd year playing doing it but if anyone will it’s Sam Walsh.

 

[ilikepotatoes]

I reckon Michael Walters could be that. If he plays more in the midfield he can defs get there, and hes shown he has a big ceiling!

Looks like Fyfe and Walters are playing 50/50 mid and out of the square.

 

[Neale4brownlow]

Who’s everyone’s tip to be the Taranto of this year? Take the jump from the 85-95 average up to 105-110

I hate to say this due to risking a "POD" option I've been keeping in the options bag..... but lets be honest, it'll be plain as day anyway if he has a good Marsh.

..............Tim Kelly gents.

Lets look at the list:
- Played 22 games in both of his two years in the system. TICK;
- His 87avg improved to 97avg in his 2nd year. Is there upside in that? TICK;
- Geelongs ruckman are/were aweful. Service will be infinitely better at the Eagles TICK;
- His 2019 scores also featured some time being rotated forward and a few quiet sub 60's. His role at the Eagles is without question and his only position on the ground other than the engine room is the bench to have a break. TICK;
- Priced at $719k and not alot more than an injury prone unknown in Taylor Adams. TICK;
- POD. TICK;
- Gaff/Shuey and the Eagles in general love link up play. The back and forth handballs will be flowing. TICK;
- Solid Preseason. TICK.

Lets not forget he dominated at the Cats despite having external pressure from the media/geelong/eagles for a contract and also internal stress from his family living away from their support base.

Personally I think he's unleashed this year and he's EASILY got 10ppg upside in him.

 

[Eskimo_Fennel]

Who’s everyone’s tip to be the Taranto of this year? Take the jump from the 85-95 average up to 105-110

A youngster being 1-3 seasons in and having that epic bump in points is something I've tried to peep every year I've played fantasy, and this year I don't know if I have a player in mind I would definitively trust to do it. Like the other lads said, S. Walsh is a decent nod. BJK mentioning J. Worpel could also be possible. Based on similar ages and averages I've also (briefly) considered H. McCluggage, J. Hopper, one of the young(ish) GC mids (only if someone fits me with a straitjacket), etc. More I'm forgetting I'm sure.. I don't really have a solid idea so I'm probably going to steer clear of these bad boys in case they bite me on the backside.
EDIT: T. Kelly (as sloane said above) is someone I've wanted but haven't fit in yet, definitely a chance to ball out.