Teams 2023 Fantasy - Rate My Preseason Team

[WaynesWorld19]

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[Neale4brownlow]

i don't get the buzz around McLean played 5 games in 2 seasons,yeah with Dunkley gone could create some time in the midfield but remember the Bont and Bailey Smith we’re sometimes starting the game up in the forward line.With liba trealor Macrae Bailey smith and the bont All fighting for time in the middle I don’t see McLean getting to many cba‘s.

Once upon a time he was actually a similar fantasy player to Dunkley and arguably the better player in the early days.

Then he got injured as Dunkley was emerging.

Dunkley got his role and broke out. Mclean never got his body right or his role back after that.

IF he's fit, you just pick him. Don't overthink it.

 

[JADED]

I remember having McLean when he had an absolute purple patch. IIRC, he had some uber premo scores over a few weeks.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

So does this make starting with someone like an Anderson/Stewart more valuable to help with the following two bye weeks? Or does it make them a no brainer to trade in at the time? Brain clearly still isn't working from xmas new year period

I think it gives you a distinct benefit to starting one or two of them. You'll likely have almost 24-26 players to choose from in that scenario (as an example no Anderson or Stewart and a couple of dead rooks or injures) so you'll have 22 on field easily and four of those scores will drop off anyway as it cuts down to 18. Then in the other three main bye rounds, you'll have two extra premiums each week.

In contrast, if you wait till after their bye, you're still only going to have 22 players on field. While two of them will likely be premiums that aren't on the GC/Geel bye, there's potentially very little upside that you'll have against the teams that have a couple of premiums on byes given its best 18 only. Then during the other three weeks you'll be trying to make up two more premium slots.

I'm not currently going out of my way to target those players, but typing it all out like that, it may almost be a necessity.

 

[Iceman!]

no love for the big meek? is he going to have competition for no1 ruck at the hawks?

I think he plays round 1 but think Reeves is our number 1 ruck. The question is can he have enough of an impact up forward (when not in the ruck) to score well and also justify playing 2 ruckmen and remaining in the best 22?

 

[JDWCE]

I think it gives you a distinct benefit to starting one or two of them. You'll likely have almost 24-26 players to choose from in that scenario (as an example no Anderson or Stewart and a couple of dead rooks or injures) so you'll have 22 on field easily and four of those scores will drop off anyway as it cuts down to 18. Then in the other three main bye rounds, you'll have two extra premiums each week.

In contrast, if you wait till after their bye, you're still only going to have 22 players on field. While two of them will likely be premiums that aren't on the GC/Geel bye, there's potentially very little upside that you'll have against the teams that have a couple of premiums on byes given its best 18 only. Then during the other three weeks you'll be trying to make up two more premium slots.

I'm not currently going out of my way to target those players, but typing it all out like that, it may almost be a necessity.

Yeah that was my thinking. I actually think this brings Anderson right into play this year over someone like Green/Warner who I had penciled in

 

[Shadow89]

I think it gives you a distinct benefit to starting one or two of them. You'll likely have almost 24-26 players to choose from in that scenario (as an example no Anderson or Stewart and a couple of dead rooks or injures) so you'll have 22 on field easily and four of those scores will drop off anyway as it cuts down to 18. Then in the other three main bye rounds, you'll have two extra premiums each week.

In contrast, if you wait till after their bye, you're still only going to have 22 players on field. While two of them will likely be premiums that aren't on the GC/Geel bye, there's potentially very little upside that you'll have against the teams that have a couple of premiums on byes given its best 18 only. Then during the other three weeks you'll be trying to make up two more premium slots.

I'm not currently going out of my way to target those players, but typing it all out like that, it may almost be a necessity.

That's my reasoning for having Touk Touk above other Premos

 

[kozi]

i don't get the buzz around McLean played 5 games in 2 seasons,yeah with Dunkley gone could create some time in the midfield but remember the Bont and Bailey Smith we’re sometimes starting the game up in the forward line.With liba trealor Macrae Bailey smith and the bont All fighting for time in the middle I don’t see McLean getting to many cba‘s.

Combination of being priced at 400k, lack of reliable cheap forward options, and the fact he's averaged 95 before with the right role. Don't see him getting CBA's but should be further up the ground more this year. One to watch

I remember having McLean when he had an absolute purple patch. IIRC, he had some uber premo scores over a few weeks.

Started him that year from memory and was great. Was really building before injuries and Bevo struck

 

[tigs2010]

That's my reasoning for having Touk Touk above other Premos

Yeah I've grabbed Touk for this reason too. Stewart burned me last year so trying to get over that PTSD and I might grab him too

 

[Mags98]

how do people see laird this year? hes just different gravy

 

[Shadow89]

Yeah I've grabbed Touk for this reason too. Stewart burned me last year so trying to get over that PTSD and I might grab him too

Stewart dropped off a bit once Zuthrie got a more active role as the 3rd intercepter - so he's someone I'm probably going to avoid altogether. Duncan is the same (Guthrie was our highest averaging player with 96), so we're definitely not the Fantasy team we once were. Very Pies and Tigers'esque in that sense

 

[Freo_4eva]

Getting Keen on Steele at M1.. love his run to start the season and he honestly looked disinterested last year and still knocked out a good average.

Touk for the reasons above makes sense too.. but Steele/Macrae as a 1/2 punch will be sitting there until games i think.

 

[tigs2010]

Getting Keen on Steele at M1.. love his run to start the season and he honestly looked disinterested last year and still knocked out a good average.

Touk for the reasons above makes sense too.. but Steele/Macrae as a 1/2 punch will be sitting there until games i think.

Was going to post Steele v Miller in the x v y v x thread this morning. Steele definitely tempting and can always upgrade someone to Miller later for the purpose of his bye

 

[JDWCE]

Getting Keen on Steele at M1.. love his run to start the season and he honestly looked disinterested last year and still knocked out a good average.

Touk for the reasons above makes sense too.. but Steele/Macrae as a 1/2 punch will be sitting there until games i think.

Yeah I have this right now. Want Touk but for the cash saved to Macrae is decent!

 

[kozi]

Not averse to the all value mid setup with Macrae, Titch, LDU, Warner, Green, Sheed

If you look back at all the winners they usually started by avoiding the highest priced guys and nailing a set up like that and. I've been hesitant before but this year looks prime to try it.

 

[tigs2010]

Not averse to the all value mid setup with Macrae, Titch, LDU, Warner, Green, Sheed

If you look back at all the winners they usually started by avoiding the highest priced guys and nailing a set up like that and. I've been hesitant before but this year looks prime to try it.

You’re rooted if sulky Macrae starts on a wing

Would you go Dunks in the fwds as captain?

 

[kozi]

You’re rooted if sulky Macrae starts on a wing

Would you go Dunks in the fwds as captain?

Would probably go Dunks captain either way. Going to be a monster this year

More confident going the risk/reward mid set up when there's a legit captain option sitting elsewhere

 

[Corby_4]

Hmm, I have the option through cash in the bank of going Steele, Touk, Crae and Titch or leave it as Touk, Trac, Titch and LDU

 

[wahooo]

Not averse to the all value mid setup with Macrae, Titch, LDU, Warner, Green, Sheed

If you look back at all the winners they usually started by avoiding the highest priced guys and nailing a set up like that and. I've been hesitant before but this year looks prime to try it.

I reckon if I picked 3 breakout candidates like that I would miss them all.

I feel it's a little risky punting on all 3 of LDU, Warner and Green. I like them as picks and as players but if they're not top 8 mids you're kind of in no man's land with little cash gen.

Personally, I'd rather take a punt on a few underpriced premos, there's no shortage of them this year. I think there's enough value this year without needing to nail a breakout candidate.

You can easily fit in two underpriced premos and a breakout candidate which feels a far safer play.

I'm currently looking at:

Miller, Crae, Titch, Cerra, Sheed, Ashcroft, Mackenzie, Phillips.

Added bonus is having my first 3 mids names starting with M just sounds nice. Might have to make Mills my first upgrade target.

 

[Hillsy13]

Could xerri be a sneaky value ruck pick this season? Had some good scores last year just depends on goldy’s role I guess


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[kozi]

I reckon if I picked 3 breakout candidates like that I would miss them all.

I feel it's a little risky punting on all 3 of LDU, Warner and Green. I like them as picks and as players but if they're not top 8 mids you're kind of in no man's land with little cash gen.

Personally, I'd rather take a punt on a few underpriced premos, there's no shortage of them this year. I think there's enough value this year without needing to nail a breakout candidate.

You can easily fit in two underpriced premos and a breakout candidate which feels a far safer play.

I'm currently looking at:

Miller, Crae, Titch, Cerra, Sheed, Ashcroft, Mackenzie, Phillips.

Added bonus is having my first 3 mids names starting with M just sounds nice. Might have to make Mills my first upgrade target.

This is pretty much exactly what I'm doing for now. Like I said not averse to the risk/reward of having them all but more likely to go into the season with 1 or 2 as opposed to 3

1 big guy (Bray) 2 underpriced premos (Macrae Titch) then just 1 candidate from the breakout group (Warner?) + Sheed who's dirt cheap

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[JDWCE]

Could xerri be a sneaky value ruck pick this season? Had some good scores last year just depends on goldy’s role I guess


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If he is their R1 then lock and load I reckon

 

[Shadow89]

Could xerri be a sneaky value ruck pick this season? Had some good scores last year just depends on goldy’s role I guess


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Apparently according to the Roos track watcher, he doesn't look up to it and Goldy had his measure. A watch, but wouldn't be banking on it.

What was far more interesting though, was T. Thomas being used as the prime distributor off half back in match sim. Apparently looks good in the role, and could take over from Hall as he tends to butcher it a lot. At 475K could really pay off

 

[Hillsy13]

Apparently according to the Roos track watcher, he doesn't look up to it and Goldy had his measure. A watch, but wouldn't be banking on it.

What was far more interesting though, was T. Thomas being used as the prime distributor off half back in match sim. Apparently looks good in the role, and could take over from Hall as he tends to butcher it a lot. At 475K could really pay off

Yeah just had a read through the Roos board and looks like everyone there prefers goldy


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[Hillsy13]

Pretty happy with this team right now but it’s pretty dependent on meek being hawks main ruck. Reckon newcombe could have a big year so I’ve put him in. If meek isn’t looking likely than I’ll probs drop Brayshaw to daicos and Thomas to phillipou and find the money to get to English


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[kozi]

Why is Himmelberg back to training with the forwards ffs. Would have solved the mid price defender issue and been a handy dpp with DEF/FWD

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