Position 2025 Fantasy Defenders

[happy_eagle]

I'm more interested in SDK than Coleman

I think I will start Mills and then 1 of SDK, Roberts or Coleman.

Really don't want anymore than 4 on the R3 bye (B.Smith, Mills, L.Ashcroft and then whichever other backline pick I go for)

 

[Phar Ace]

I'm all aboard SDK as long as he doesn't drop a stinker Round 0 or have Stanley come in Round 1

Big chance for both those - sorry.

 

[Phar Ace]

I think I will start Mills and then 1 of SDK, Roberts or Coleman.

Really don't want anymore than 4 on the R3 bye (B.Smith, Mills, L.Ashcroft and then whichever other backline pick I go for)

Same view, Mills is a chance of being a keeper too.

 

[tigs2010]

Big chance for both those - sorry.

Only if you pick him. Keep away pal

 

[Phar Ace]

Only if you pick him. Keep away pal

 

[Tex Danger]

I have maybe 1 player in my team defense who I am confident will be in my rd 1 team (Mills) and a structure that is in no way set either

defender Rd 0 scores and rookie news will 100% dictate my team

Currently im going

• Sinclair: safe pick, I think if he’s perma HB he may have some uoside
• Sicily: I’m bullish on him but Rd 0 role and good score essential. Forward he’s dead, needs min 95pts
• McKercher: very unsure. Coukd boom could bust. There because I’m hopeful rd 1 Fisher isn’t named and he lines up down back otherwise I’m prob out. Training fwd/wing coukd be like sheez in past and training for development before actually playing that role down back in season
• Short - probably unlikely to move
• Mills - lock
• Roberts- I like him but only if half back and rd 0 to get cash moving, at least 90 but ideally 95

more be be locked

Rookies not confident in at all whether that’s rd 1 selection or scoring

At least 1 maybe 2 of those bye guys won’t perform rd 0 to the level I’d need to pick them and really want a sub 500k to emerge for structure

 

[Phar Ace]

I'm very $$$ heavy in defence at the moment, and praccys and OR will dictate much more than my selective brain.

Sheezel: Will probably be one the best 3 defenders, if not the best if his roll is good for Fantasy. First out if not, or maybe if I need cash to fix up the Rucks.
Sinclair: Don't see a world where I bin him.
Flanders: Round Zero is crucial. Over 100 and an OK role he's a keeper, under 100 and/or doubts about his role
McKercher: Another role watch - could go 100 if he gets what Sheezel did last season.
Schoenmaker: Looks most likely with the few injuries, great bye to trade off hopefully.
Leake: Liked hearing he is going so well in the mids - sim matches can be deceiving, with so many fringe players getting a look through the mids. Praccy's will tell us more.

El Hawli was well down in the intraclub last week, which wasn't good. but I do like Kaleb Smith at the Tiges for his probable role down back.

So plenty of money to be re-purposed should some other value players pop.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

I have maybe 1 player in my team defense who I am confident will be in my rd 1 team (Mills) and a structure that is in no way set either

defender Rd 0 scores and rookie news will 100% dictate my team

Currently im going

• Sinclair: safe pick, I think if he’s perma HB he may have some uoside
• Sicily: I’m bullish on him but Rd 0 role and good score essential. Forward he’s dead, needs min 95pts
• McKercher: very unsure. Coukd boom could bust. There because I’m hopeful rd 1 Fisher isn’t named and he lines up down back otherwise I’m prob out. Training fwd/wing coukd be like sheez in past and training for development before actually playing that role down back in season
• Short - probably unlikely to move
• Mills - lock
• Roberts- I like him but only if half back and rd 0 to get cash moving, at least 90 but ideally 95

more be be locked

Rookies not confident in at all whether that’s rd 1 selection or scoring

At least 1 maybe 2 of those bye guys won’t perform rd 0 to the level I’d need to pick them and really want a sub 500k to emerge for structure

I don't think there's any chance McKercher is a bust priced around 85 or whatever he is. He's too much of a ball magnet to go worse than that. What scenario would you think he could bust in? Or are you saying that if he doesn't go 5-10+ better at a minimum (i.e 90-95) he would be a bust? I would normally agree with that but think there is a bit more leeway in defence this year given there are very few premiums with upside (particularly those that don't have the bye).

 

[tigs2010]

I don't think there's any chance McKercher is a bust priced around 85 or whatever he is. He's too much of a ball magnet to go worse than that. What scenario would you think he could bust in? Or are you saying that if he doesn't go 5-10+ better at a minimum (i.e 90-95) he would be a bust? I would normally agree with that but think there is a bit more leeway in defence this year given there are very few premiums with upside (particularly those that don't have the bye).

Priced 82 I think. Can't see him going worse than that but if he plays wing and goes high 80's he's not a great pick.

Listening to aflratings guy reckons he's starting inside 50 & rolling up to midfield and in all the action with added bonus that would lead to fwd dpp. This seems preferable to a wing.

 

[Tex Danger]

I don't think there's any chance McKercher is a bust priced around 85 or whatever he is. He's too much of a ball magnet to go worse than that. What scenario would you think he could bust in? Or are you saying that if he doesn't go 5-10+ better at a minimum (i.e 90-95) he would be a bust? I would normally agree with that but think there is a bit more leeway in defence this year given there are very few premiums with upside (particularly those that don't have the bye).

Yeah bust in that sense, just that it turns out not much value and going say a shoemaker’s type instead and putting that cash elsewhere would be better for the team

90-95 is the range he’d need to get to to be happy. 85-90 your not tearing your hair out by any means.

 

[Tex Danger]

Priced 82 I think. Can't see him going worse than that but if he plays wing and goes high 80's he's not a great pick.

Listening to aflratings guy reckons he's starting inside 50 & rolling up to midfield and in all the action with added bonus that would lead to fwd dpp. This seems preferable to a wing.

If he goes 85-90 and gets fwd status yiu could live with that. Not a knockout pick but 85 - 90 is far more valuable starting pick as a fwd than def. Id prefer rankine though if I was told now Kerch goes high 80s

 

[tigs2010]

If he goes 85-90 and gets fwd status yiu could live with that. Not a knockout pick but 85 - 90 is far more valuable starting pick as a fwd than def. Id prefer rankine though if I was told now Kerch goes high 80s

Did Rankine hurt himself? Had him for weeks but swear I heard he got hurt the other week so took him out lol

 

[Tex Danger]

Did Rankine hurt himself? Had him for weeks but swear I heard he got hurt the other week so took him out lol

Nah
He went off in 1 training session but returned to finish it off

He’s been flying

 

[bettingonbetts]

I am still so interested in these main distributor at port.
I have no interest in Sinn but the two that really interest me are Burton and Farrell.
I’m assuming Farrell is still injured and I don’t like to touch players without a pre season but he was on 51 before getting subbed off (before half time). I’ve watched the game and port just wanted it in his hands.

Then Burton had a pretty good final series. Doesn’t have as much obsession with receiving the ball as Farrell and doesn’t run for handball receives (unless it’s for a goal) but I think he could average 75-80. Is it enough? Hes been in my squad for about a month now and I don’t want to move him on, but in the past uniques like this have hurt me

Any port supporters wanting to shed some light?

 

[Exambolor]

I am still so interested in these main distributor at port.
I have no interest in Sinn but the two that really interest me are Burton and Farrell.
I’m assuming Farrell is still injured and I don’t like to touch players without a pre season but he was on 51 before getting subbed off (before half time). I’ve watched the game and port just wanted it in his hands.

Then Burton had a pretty good final series. Doesn’t have as much obsession with receiving the ball as Farrell and doesn’t run for handball receives (unless it’s for a goal) but I think he could average 75-80. Is it enough? Hes been in my squad for about a month now and I don’t want to move him on, but in the past uniques like this have hurt me

Any port supporters wanting to shed some light?

Not a Port supporter obviosuly, but I think it really showed when both Farrell and Houston were out in that prelim final they lost that run they relied on.

Still think Farrell gets that Fantasy friendly role, Burton is average and was in and out of the side.

 

[bettingonbetts]

Not a Port supporter obviosuly, but I think it really showed when both Farrell and Houston were out in that prelim final they lost that run they relied on.

Still think Farrell gets that Fantasy friendly role, Burton is average and was in and out of the side.

I know there was some rumour about Ken not liking Burton?
Also Burton was injury affected at parts last season

 

[Trav 20]

This will send shudders through many a Fantasy player, but I recommend keeping a watch on Salem ($824K).

I know 99% won't go near the injury prone defender, but having seen him first hand at training he's looking terrific, slimmer, racking it up and looking as good as he did in 2021.

I'm guessing 95 is his ceiling, which probably isn't quite good enough, but he's being used constantly in defence and racking up the +6s in MS.

But yeah, I know you can't...

 

[Lukesera]

This will send shudders through many a Fantasy player, but I recommend keeping a watch on Salem ($824K).

I know 99% won't go near the injury prone defender, but having seen him first hand at training he's looking terrific, slimmer, racking it up and looking as good as he did in 2021.

I'm guessing 95 is his ceiling, which probably isn't quite good enough, but he's being used constantly in defence and racking up the +6s in MS.

But yeah, I know you can't...

How's Rivers looking/being used? I currently have him in my team at a similar price point.

 

[bettingonbetts]

This will send shudders through many a Fantasy player, but I recommend keeping a watch on Salem ($824K).

I know 99% won't go near the injury prone defender, but having seen him first hand at training he's looking terrific, slimmer, racking it up and looking as good as he did in 2021.

I'm guessing 95 is his ceiling, which probably isn't quite good enough, but he's being used constantly in defence and racking up the +6s in MS.

But yeah, I know you can't...

Salem was in my starting squad for a long time as a POD….

 

[Trav 20]

How's Rivers looking/being used? I currently have him in my team at a similar price point.

Rivers is full-time in the midfield.

He's the sort of player who could have a quiet qtr and then whip out a 45-50. He can score really quickly.

My only query is the dynamic between he and the other mids. And that's only because we haven't seen him paired with a fit Petracca and Oliver. It's just the unknown.

But I think Rivers will be a good selection.

 

[Exambolor]

Rivers is full-time in the midfield.

He's the sort of player who could have a quiet qtr and then whip out a 45-50. He can score really quickly.

My only query is the dynamic between he and the other mids. And that's only because we haven't seen him paired with a fit Petracca and Oliver. It's just the unknown.

But I think Rivers will be a good selection.

That's good to hear, got him in when he role changed last year and it proved fruitful, will keep him in the calculations again

Guessing Trac may be a mid/fwd type guy

 

[JDWCE]

This will send shudders through many a Fantasy player, but I recommend keeping a watch on Salem ($824K).

I know 99% won't go near the injury prone defender, but having seen him first hand at training he's looking terrific, slimmer, racking it up and looking as good as he did in 2021.

I'm guessing 95 is his ceiling, which probably isn't quite good enough, but he's being used constantly in defence and racking up the +6s in MS.

But yeah, I know you can't...

Good draft option as should come cheaply in that format

 

[4tune8]

Liking M Roberts as a pick, even with the shitty round 3 bye. Had a couple of poor games then dropped to the VFL for a couple, I assume that was training for a bit of a role change, first game back was subbed but from then on (excluding finals) averaged 105 with 4.5 KI's/game and higher TOG. That average last year would have him placed as the 6th best defender.

Bit of a watch on Archie Roberts too, played the last 4 games (which ruined his price) with scores of 80, 66, 95, 99. From what I understand there's a bit of an opening for him with Heppel and Kelly gone, Shiel and Reid look to be the likely one's to take over but I think there's an opening for a 7th defender as part of the rotations off the bench. Bombers supporters would have a much better idea than me, of course. He's priced at 70, which is a bit high, but a 85-95 average from D5 would be pretty handy, has the round 4 bye and would be the only player out on that round for me, then has the round 16 bye which makes him a perfect stepping stone during the byes to one of those 110+ ave ubers.

 

[happy_eagle]

Backline so far

Am pretty much sold on these 4 (JS depended for Travaglia).

What I do with these last 2 spots is probably going to be dictated elsehwere, as there are no real defenders that stand out to me right now.

In the D5 spot, SDK would be a chance, but I wouldn't run 3 R3 bye players on that line. And I think Mills and Roberts are better picks.
Sinn is the one that interests me right now as a D5. All the talk at Port that he will get the Houston role early on. Surely capable of 70s if so ?
Sinclair could be a safe D1 pick. None of the others scream value to me (expecting dips from Sheezel, Martin, Flanders, Whitfield and Zorko)

 

[4tune8]

Backline so far
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Am pretty much sold on these 4 (JS depended for Travaglia).

What I do with these last 2 spots is probably going to be dictated elsehwere, as there are no real defenders that stand out to me right now.

In the D5 spot, SDK would be a chance, but I wouldn't run 3 R3 bye players on that line. And I think Mills and Roberts are better picks.
Sinn is the one that interests me right now as a D5. All the talk at Port that he will get the Houston role early on. Surely capable of 70s if so ?
Sinclair could be a safe D1 pick. None of the others scream value to me (expecting dips from Sheezel, Martin, Flanders, Whitfield and Zorko)

ATS Clark is D1 for me, Archie Roberts at D5 and Schoenmaker at D6.

The Sean Darcy news may change that somewhat