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Battlepants said:
Two mid-priced defenders I'm looking at are Daniel Rioli ($336k) and Nick Blakey ($325k)

Rioli's taken over Houli's spot and has already shown a significant uptick in scoring, can't see how he's not a good pick. Blakey looked a lot better when he moved to defence last year. Scoring still wasn't great but he should be filling the role left by Dawson next year so that could change dramatically.

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I would have thought Justin McInerney 411k D/M would be a better option to take over from Dawson, from a SC perspective at least. Blakey's never been much of an accumulator.
 

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Northernsoul74 said:
People sleeping on Ridley.
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Coincidentally, just heard his name in a review.
They were saying that with Kelly coming in and Hurley returning, he shapes as a very good option.
Well spotted 👍
 
Battlepants said:
Two mid-priced defenders I'm looking at are Daniel Rioli ($336k) and Nick Blakey ($325k)

Rioli's taken over Houli's spot and has already shown a significant uptick in scoring, can't see how he's not a good pick. Blakey looked a lot better when he moved to defence last year. Scoring still wasn't great but he should be filling the role left by Dawson next year so that could change dramatically.

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Blakey didn't really have a set role, floated a bit between a wing role and a role across HB. Seems to have durability issues and not sure he's getting to 90-95.
Coniglio, Rayner, Berry, Gresham types probably all have more upside and come at a lower price.
 
Jayden Short???
Houli has retired, yeah? Don't think it makes Short 10 pts better, but might give him a slight uptick. He in anyone's side?
 
gutsroy said:
Jayden Short???
Houli has retired, yeah? Don't think it makes Short 10 pts better, but might give him a slight uptick. He in anyone's side?
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Has to be in consideration. He is prone to just going missing for quarters though. Frustrating owning him last year.
 
gutsroy said:
Jayden Short???
Houli has retired, yeah? Don't think it makes Short 10 pts better, but might give him a slight uptick. He in anyone's side?
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Love Shorty! Think he’s safer with maybe less upside than a Ridley/Whitfield of course. Down to what you prefer at likely D3
 
Northernsoul74 said:
People sleeping on Ridley.
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The Dons messed around with his role a bit in the back end of the season IIRC.

It’s put a couple of question marks in my mind about starting him.

So many good back line options. Looks like there are 12-15 players who are all a lock to be top 6 down back . . .
 

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Battlepants said:
Two mid-priced defenders I'm looking at are Daniel Rioli ($336k).

Rioli's taken over Houli's spot and has already shown a significant uptick in scoring, can't see how he's not a good pick.

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Not really enough of an uptick to take him with much confidence I would have thought.

Also, I’m not sure that he’s ever been 100% right since breaking his foot in 2017 premiership.
 
Whitfield may not be as injury prone as i thought:
2015: 21/22 games. Missed 1 through illness
2016: 21/24 games. Missed 3 due to tonsillitis
2017: 18/25 games. Missed 7 games due to drug suspension
2018: 24/24 games.
2019: 19/26 games. Missed 1 due to illness, 6 due to collarbone
2020: 17/17 games
2021: 17/24 games. Missed 1 due to concussion. 6 due to liver

if it weren't for the drug ban and illness 5 of his last 7 season he would have played every game
 
Northernsoul74 said:
People sleeping on Ridley.
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Waiting to see what their backline is going to look like with Hurley back and who's playing what role. I felt Ridley's role seemed different at the end of last season compared to the start when he was pumping out big numbers but I could be wrong... Far too many unknowns for Essendon's backline at the moment and this includes Heppell.
 
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Better Loosen Up said:
Waiting to see what their backline is going to look like with Hurley back and who's playing what role. I felt Ridley's role seemed different at the end of last season compared to the start when he was pumping out big numbers but I could be wrong... Far too many unknowns for Essendon's backline at the moment and this includes Heppell.
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Surely Hurley back and Jake Kelly coming in free's up Ridley .....still fence sitting Ridley & Crisp, I keep chopping & changing ....may come down to Crisp's DPP status helping more ??
 
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WaynesWorld19 said:
Surely Hurley back and Jake Kelly coming in free's up Ridley .....still fence sitting Ridley & Crisp, I keep chopping & changing ....may come down to Crisp's DPP status helping more ??
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Frost has DPP?

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Longmuir was positive about the shape Chapman returned in for the start of pre-season, he also provided insight into his specific roles for the 2022 season.

I think Heath can play a variety of roles, at a pinch he could probably play as a 3rd back key position type player.”

“But he could also play as a high-back.”

“He’s returned in really good shape, he’s put on a lot of weight especially his lower body strength over his time out.”

“His competitiveness & his drive off half-back has really shone trough, really happy with the position he’s in.” Longmuir said.

Chapman averaged 14.2 Disposals, 4.5 Marks & 1.7 Tackles from 6 games in 2021.

Longmuir also re-confirmed Jordan Clark will start at half-back.
 

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