Opinion 2021 Player X v Y v Z

[Dupogi]

I don't have a what i'd call a decent read on Tyson or Higgins. I have concerns about Rowell and expectations for his output, comments by Witts as to temper expectations on him don't fill me with need to have him from the start. Tyson, apparently Nobles mate/confidant (Roos) likes what he brings but he plays the Power first up and expect they'll dominate the Roos. Higgins appears bigger physically this year, does that equate to more pill? He had a serious head wobble (trauma) a while back and this is my primary concern on his output , I wish him the best of luck.
90-110 + 75-95 = 165-205
75-95 + 70-85 = 145-108
Dunkley feels to me like he is hungry for a big contract, I'm locked and loaded on him. What do you think?

Isn't Dunkley in his 2nd year of a 4yr deal ?

 

[JDWCE]

I don't have a what i'd call a decent read on Tyson or Higgins. I have concerns about Rowell and expectations for his output, comments by Witts as to temper expectations on him don't fill me with need to have him from the start. Tyson, apparently Nobles mate/confidant (Roos) likes what he brings but he plays the Power first up and expect they'll dominate the Roos. Higgins appears bigger physically this year, does that equate to more pill? He had a serious head wobble (trauma) a while back and this is my primary concern on his output , I wish him the best of luck.
90-110 + 75-95 = 165-205
75-95 + 70-85 = 145-108
Dunkley feels to me like he is hungry for a big contract, I'm locked and loaded on him. What do you think?

The other thing to note with Tyson is that Roos still have the following guys to come back into the side:
Cunnington
Anderson
Dumont
Polec (maybe?)

 

[JDWCE]

Isn't Dunkley in his 2nd year of a 4yr deal ?

Think it's his third year. Out of contract at the end of next year. I think Milo Cyrus means he's playing for potentially a big contract at Essendon

 

[Milo Cyrus]

Think it's his third year. Out of contract at the end of next year. I think Milo Cyrus means he's playing for potentially a big contract at Essendon

Yeah, that's what I was thinking.

And they say where there is smoke, there is fire!

Rutten speaks on off-contract Essendon star Zach Merrett, Dunkley bid

"What I can tell you though is that Zach is committed and engaged as I've ever seen him."

www.zerohanger.com

 

[JADED]

I have strong thoughts on this but keen to hear if others are equally sure...

Supposing you’re playing Dow in the midfield:

Dow vs Drew?

Both likely to get some midfield time round 1.

Dow less midfield time with Williams back round two.

Port a super hard side to crack into so if Drew is in there round 1, he'll give it his all to stay.

 

[Vostok]

Dunkley, Gaff, Idun

vs

Toby Green, Walsh, Clarke/Aliir

 

[Zevon]

Both likely to get some midfield time round 1.

Dow less midfield time with Williams back round two.

Port a super hard side to crack into so if Drew is in there round 1, he'll give it his all to stay.

Pretty much my thoughts; plus Drew has shown he can actually get the ball whereas Dow hasn’t as yet. Also Powell-Pepper being given personal leave and likely to be away from the club until “at least April” might give Drew a decent run at it, albeit SPP wasn’t really playing much midfield in the last few years anyway. Thanks for the response

 

[Dupogi]

Dunkley, Gaff, Idun

vs

Toby Green, Walsh, Clarke/Aliir

1 for me. 2 potential keepers vs potentially no keepers

 

[JDWCE]

Both likely to get some midfield time round 1.

Dow less midfield time with Williams back round two.

Port a super hard side to crack into so if Drew is in there round 1, he'll give it his all to stay.

Pretty much my thoughts; plus Drew has shown he can actually get the ball whereas Dow hasn’t as yet. Also Powell-Pepper being given personal leave and likely to be away from the club until “at least April” might give Drew a decent run at it, albeit SPP wasn’t really playing much midfield in the last few years anyway. Thanks for the response

No SPP bodes well for Drew. First hit against the Roos with half their mids under injury clouds. Think he's the one but JS shaky for sure. Maybe PAFC27 can shed some light

 

[Vostok]

Hind + Bruhn/Brockman

vs

Sier + Rowe/H. Jones

Seems like just a toss of a coin really. I'm beginning to overthink everything. Don't know how I will survive the week.

 

[JADED]

Hind + Bruhn/Brockman

vs

Sier + Rowe/H. Jones

Seems like just a toss of a coin really. I'm beginning to overthink everything. Don't know how I will survive the week.

Bruhn is a talent but GWS don't always play their early draft picks.
As GWS have the LAST or 2nd LAST game of the round for the first 3 weeks, rookies from GWS are risky.

Maybe second option - Sier & Jones/Rowe as Coll, Ess,Adel feature early on in rounds 1, 2 & 3 + Ess/Coll continue to feature Thurs to Sat in rounds 4,5&6 giving forward options at least.

 

[davosowl]

Markov, Drew, HYoung
Vs
JClark, Hind, LJones/Idun

JClark and Drew similar job security, helped by the Duncan and SPP outs - gives them a chance to stake their claim. Either/both of them could go big against Crows and North.

Hind and Markov both have that trendy running back flanker role. Maybe Hind expected to score slightly higher?

I've had Young in my side since Christmas, so it feels weird to think of dropping him at this stage. I think he'll have pretty consistent and decent scoring and role - better than a Jones/Idun. Idun probably the riskiest choice of those seven.

So confused haha

 

[PAFC27]

No SPP bodes well for Drew. First hit against the Roos with half their mids under injury clouds. Think he's the one but JS shaky for sure. Maybe PAFC27 can shed some light

Love Drew as a starting pick. Only needs to pop R1 versus North to kick start the cash generation you’d want to start him

 

[bl4ke]

Daniel, Drew and Idun

Vs

Witherden, Young and Campbell

 

[Cotchy9]

Daniel, Drew and Idun

Vs

Witherden, Young and Campbell

95 + 75 +60
V
90+70 +65

All square the way I see it. Probably like 2 more for job security reasons

 

[joedanihermademecry]

I don't have a what i'd call a decent read on Tyson or Higgins. I have concerns about Rowell and expectations for his output, comments by Witts as to temper expectations on him don't fill me with need to have him from the start. Tyson, apparently Nobles mate/confidant (Roos) likes what he brings but he plays the Power first up and expect they'll dominate the Roos.

Dunkley feels to me like he is hungry for a big contract, I'm locked and loaded on him. What do you think?

The other thing to note with Tyson is that Roos still have the following guys to come back into the side:
Cunnington
Anderson
Dumont
Polec (maybe?)

I think with Tyson you only really need him to score big early on and then jump off the train pretty quickly. I guess the problem with that is Port... but he still scored well on the weekend in a pretty bad side, and has a history of scoring when given the opportunity. Oh shit I'm talking myself into it...

I do think that the Dunkley+Tyson > Rowell+Higgins. I guess the alternatives to Tyson are like... try and find 40k for Green or use DPP to go for like an Atkins? Could also go down to a Drew but that feels like a bit of a stretch at M5. If he's going to play in that Port midfield though, he could really be a scorer...

 

[JDWCE]

I think with Tyson you only really need him to score big early on and then jump off the train pretty quickly. I guess the problem with that is Port... but he still scored well on the weekend in a pretty bad side, and has a history of scoring when given the opportunity. Oh sh*t I'm talking myself into it...

I do think that the Dunkley+Tyson > Rowell+Higgins. I guess the alternatives to Tyson are like... try and find 40k for Green or use DPP to go for like an Atkins? Could also go down to a Drew but that feels like a bit of a stretch at D5. If he's going to play in that Port midfield though, he could really be a scorer...

I agree that he just needs to have a bumper few weeks, but will he have earned enough to warrant selection if he’s dropped in round 2/3/4 once Roos have their complete midfield back? It’s hard to say. High risk high reward type

I’ve got Drew currently as I think the SPP news helps him and I like his draw to start. M5 I’m finding is the hardest position to choose

 

[Vostok]

Bruhn is a talent but GWS don't always play their early draft picks.
As GWS have the LAST or 2nd LAST game of the round for the first 3 weeks, rookies from GWS are risky.

Maybe second option - Sier & Jones/Rowe as Coll, Ess,Adel feature early on in rounds 1, 2 & 3 + Ess/Coll continue to feature Thurs to Sat in rounds 4,5&6 giving forward options at least.

Cheers, that does make a lot of sense. I'll steer clear of GWS rooks. However I did just read that Sier played for the 'B' side in the recent Collingwood praccy. Adams back in the 'A' midfield may be pushing him out. Headaches. Might just go Sier to Caldwell..hmm.

 

[InfernusLE]

Merrett and Markov

Vs

Daniel and De Goey

 

[Cotchy9]

Merrett and Markov

Vs

Daniel and De Goey

120 and 75
V
95 and 95

It’s bloody hard. Merrett is a great captaincy choice

 

[Cotchy9]

Macrae and Caldwell
V
Dunkley and Rowell?

 

[InfernusLE]

120 and 75
V
95 and 95

It’s bloody hard. Merrett is a great captaincy choice

Thanks mate, thats about where I've got them. Markov and De Goey the unknowns that could go 10 points higher or lower either way.

 

[InfernusLE]

Macrae and Caldwell
V
Dunkley and Rowell?

I'd have them:
120 and 80
Vs
105 and 90

In saying that, the Dunkley and Rowell combo the higher risk, higher reward combo I think.

 

[Cotchy9]

I'd have them:
120 and 80
Vs
105 and 90

In saying that, the Dunkley and Rowell combo the higher risk, higher reward combo I think.

Thanks mate. They are pretty much my exact projections for those players too

 

[joedanihermademecry]

Stewart + Dunkley

v

Macrae + Daniel