Teams 2025 Rate My Pre-Season Team

[A Bit Dusty]

Just a heads up kents if you didn't know you can copy & paste you team in one go clicking on this.

 

[ArdentEagle]

You think it looks good… so it could be bad too

Yep...On second thought, you're ****ed!

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

I'll start off by saying that i dont think my strategy will work that well but i am committed to it. In saying that i dont think i will leave as much as 720k but i also think that if i can find the right rookies and mid-pricers early i wont be as far behind as some might think.

Thats because the right mid-pricers will increase their average and price significantly while premiums will generally not improve their average and obviously their prices will drop. A key part of my strategy will be selecting plenty of mid-pricers - this is significant.

What mid-pricers and cash in the bank can do is move forward the trading 'timeline'. Instead of waiting for full cash generation from rookies (which generally takes about 6 games) i can use mid-pricers to bridge the gap. Mid-pricers will take less time than rookies to max out in price, or rather, the cash they generate slows down quicker than rookies (obviously this depends on if they are a cheap mid-pricer or a more expensive one) so you can trade them earlier. Premiums dont take 6 weeks to bottom out in price, again about 4 weeks is average.

So what im saying is that the advantage of a strategy involving lots of mid-pricers and cash in the bank is, is the ability to trade to premiums earlier than the rest of the competition. Generally the first 5-6 weeks is waiting for cash generation from rookies or sideways trading mid-pricers and even premiums. Then, its upgrade season from about round 6. If i can start trading premiums in 2-3 weeks before the rest of the competition, it will start to narrow the gap and the points lost from starting with a cheaper team.

Obviously, this relies on picking the right mid-pricers and assessing quickly which ones are worth keeping and which to cull. I can still sideways trade mid-pricers in the first 3 rounds if need be. If i nail the mid-pricers the gap of lets say 700k in price which equals about 120 points will not equate to that many points lost per week. Im hoping that the difference is about half of that.

So i think, it can work. It probably wont, as it relies on picking the right mid-pricers and trading well...but im committed

I've often wondered about trying this strategy myself, be interesting to see how it works for you.

The main problem is that, while you can start upgrading earlier, you are starting several premo's behind other teams so it probably evens out.

I would focus not so much on the MP's you think will score well for the year, but the one's that will make $100k very quickly. If you get it right your cash gen will be massive. Then you just have to spend it well!

 

[King Max]

Yep...On second thought, you're ****ed!

Geeez. What a way to start 2025!

 

[Eagling]

I'll start off by saying that i dont think my strategy will work that well but i am committed to it. In saying that i dont think i will leave as much as 720k but i also think that if i can find the right rookies and mid-pricers early i wont be as far behind as some might think.

Thats because the right mid-pricers will increase their average and price significantly while premiums will generally not improve their average and obviously their prices will drop. A key part of my strategy will be selecting plenty of mid-pricers - this is significant.

What mid-pricers and cash in the bank can do is move forward the trading 'timeline'. Instead of waiting for full cash generation from rookies (which generally takes about 6 games) i can use mid-pricers to bridge the gap. Mid-pricers will take less time than rookies to max out in price, or rather, the cash they generate slows down quicker than rookies (obviously this depends on if they are a cheap mid-pricer or a more expensive one) so you can trade them earlier. Premiums dont take 6 weeks to bottom out in price, again about 4 weeks is average.

So what im saying is that the advantage of a strategy involving lots of mid-pricers and cash in the bank is, is the ability to trade to premiums earlier than the rest of the competition. Generally the first 5-6 weeks is waiting for cash generation from rookies or sideways trading mid-pricers and even premiums. Then, its upgrade season from about round 6. If i can start trading premiums in 2-3 weeks before the rest of the competition, it will start to narrow the gap and the points lost from starting with a cheaper team.

Obviously, this relies on picking the right mid-pricers and assessing quickly which ones are worth keeping and which to cull. I can still sideways trade mid-pricers in the first 3 rounds if need be. If i nail the mid-pricers the gap of lets say 700k in price which equals about 120 points will not equate to that many points lost per week. Im hoping that the difference is about half of that.

So i think, it can work. It probably wont, as it relies on picking the right mid-pricers and trading well...but im committed

I was using a similar strategy earlier in pre-season. The problem is that even though you'll have more 'team value' you get diminishing returns after the 23rd premium; and with the best 22 rule that further tightens variance, and there's 4 midseason byes which narrows the points you can make up, and at the start of the season there's the other best 18 rounds where everyone is losing their worst rookie scores, and their worst rookies are probably worse (but cheaper) than yours.

Now I wouldn't say leaving a couple of hundred K in the bank is a mistake necessarily, but if you've got enough to take a rookie to a premium it's probably worth doing it without it costing a trade.

 

[aidanstaff]

I'll start off by saying that i dont think my strategy will work that well but i am committed to it. In saying that i dont think i will leave as much as 720k but i also think that if i can find the right rookies and mid-pricers early i wont be as far behind as some might think.

Thats because the right mid-pricers will increase their average and price significantly while premiums will generally not improve their average and obviously their prices will drop. A key part of my strategy will be selecting plenty of mid-pricers - this is significant.

What mid-pricers and cash in the bank can do is move forward the trading 'timeline'. Instead of waiting for full cash generation from rookies (which generally takes about 6 games) i can use mid-pricers to bridge the gap. Mid-pricers will take less time than rookies to max out in price, or rather, the cash they generate slows down quicker than rookies (obviously this depends on if they are a cheap mid-pricer or a more expensive one) so you can trade them earlier. Premiums dont take 6 weeks to bottom out in price, again about 4 weeks is average.

So what im saying is that the advantage of a strategy involving lots of mid-pricers and cash in the bank is, is the ability to trade to premiums earlier than the rest of the competition. Generally the first 5-6 weeks is waiting for cash generation from rookies or sideways trading mid-pricers and even premiums. Then, its upgrade season from about round 6. If i can start trading premiums in 2-3 weeks before the rest of the competition, it will start to narrow the gap and the points lost from starting with a cheaper team.

Obviously, this relies on picking the right mid-pricers and assessing quickly which ones are worth keeping and which to cull. I can still sideways trade mid-pricers in the first 3 rounds if need be. If i nail the mid-pricers the gap of lets say 700k in price which equals about 120 points will not equate to that many points lost per week. Im hoping that the difference is about half of that.

So i think, it can work. It probably wont, as it relies on picking the right mid-pricers and trading well...but im committed

Generally that means you will need to trade more players because you dont have as many 'keepers' to start with. Hope it works out for ya though mate

 

[Lolaser]

This is my first crack at it. As always, going for absolutely value across the lines. Sinclair the only one I currently have who is "top line" and that's because of their fantastic bye, his consistency and the fact that I don't love a lot of the defender options (outside of those who share the R3 bye with Mills and Coleman).

A lot of people will shudder at the lack of tip liners, but I'm a firm believer that they will all have a down game and I'll be able to target them in upgrade season.

Tracs, Dawson, Rozee and Oliver are all budget options, but all are class players and I back them to outperform their price.

Cumming to me is the Nic Martin sytle play from last year. Think he will make 150k and will be able to swing him to the backline eventually.

 

[VainGlorious]

Helmet would definitely fit in your porridge.

 

[VainGlorious]

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This is my first crack at it. As always, going for absolutely value across the lines. Sinclair the only one I currently have who is "top line" and that's because of their fantastic bye, his consistency and the fact that I don't love a lot of the defender options (outside of those who share the R3 bye with Mills and Coleman).

A lot of people will shudder at the lack of tip liners, but I'm a firm believer that they will all have a down game and I'll be able to target them in upgrade season.

Tracs, Dawson, Rozee and Oliver are all budget options, but all are class players and I back them to outperform their price.

Cumming to me is the Nic Martin sytle play from last year. Think he will make 150k and will be able to swing him to the backline eventually.

Looking at something similar, even if it’s only for today.

I generally like to start 1-2 perma C options, though.

 

[kool kangas]

Version 6 or is it 7 ..l'm losing count l'm still not sure on Rivers and am thinking of switching him with Sinclair and finding another mid but not sure who to get . Bank would be around $486K. Any suggestions?

 

[St Steady]

Version 6 or is it 7 ..l'm losing count l'm still not sure on Rivers and am thinking of switching him with Sinclair and finding another mid but not sure who to get . Bank would be around $486K. Any suggestions? View attachment 2196495

OG Seagull in the guts is a bold move

 

[Foxman98]

51k ITB

Don't want to start JHF/Rankine/Moore at F1 think they won't price you out and in all honesty think all 3 former Bulldogs will average the same,

Don't want any R0 Premos as I don't think any are good enough to make up the points difference/money invested early on gone for the Premos I think are locks if not injured top be in the top of their lines for the year

 

[FAILTOSUCCEED]

First crack.

Warming to 3 premium rucks, reckon De Koning goes big this year.

 

[Sherman41]

Version 2 - thought I’d give the players a run we’ve been talking about lately across the threads.

 

[gutsroy]

What they doing ...below.

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Habitual line steppers, mate, cheeky little rascals, some of 'em.
But new year, new Scoops, all good

 

[rocker_oz33]

Habitual line steppers, mate, cheeky little rascals, some of 'em.
But new year, new Scoops, all good

Cream always raises to the top.
The OG Scoops .

 

[Saints4ever]

Version 2 - thought I’d give the players a run we’ve been talking about lately across the threads.

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I like this a lot except for S.Darcy. Bloke just can’t stay fit.

 

[gutsroy]

Cream always raises to the top.
The OG Scoops .

Been a big summer....

... time to start getting the reps back in.

BTW: Cam Guthrie, mate: Where's he at? Tempting proice, Franco Cozzo areas, if the body is niggle-free to start.

 

[gutsroy]

I like this a lot except for S.Darcy. Bloke just can’t stay fit.

Seems a bit of a risk, and he's not coming at a hefty discount or anything. Plus there's a little bit of a question mark with him and Luke Jackson in the one side (I know both have done fine at times in the same side, but it is not ideal)

 

[rocker_oz33]

Been a big summer....

... time to start getting the reps back in.

BTW: Cam Guthrie, mate: Where's he at? Tempting proice, Franco Cozzo areas, if the body is niggle-free to start.

Cam hit the wall imo...I'll look else where.

Feel free the Alf me if goes bang bang .

 

[Raveneyes]

Round 0 has killed variety for SC teams.
Most people are (rightly) selecting their majority of players from 10 teams.

Add in those 4 cut-price forwards, and we have spidermen pointing at each other everywhere (IYKYK).

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I like this a lot except for S.Darcy. Bloke just can’t stay fit.

Remember the terrible injury years of Whitfield ....I do, as I was mocked for owning him .....and then in 2024 the Sun shone again & I basked in its majestic light

 

[South of the Yarra]

Some really good teams being shown. The season is getting closer. How exciting.

 

[stevebbb]

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This is my first crack at it. As always, going for absolutely value across the lines. Sinclair the only one I currently have who is "top line" and that's because of their fantastic bye, his consistency and the fact that I don't love a lot of the defender options (outside of those who share the R3 bye with Mills and Coleman).

A lot of people will shudder at the lack of tip liners, but I'm a firm believer that they will all have a down game and I'll be able to target them in upgrade season.

Tracs, Dawson, Rozee and Oliver are all budget options, but all are class players and I back them to outperform their price.

Cumming to me is the Nic Martin sytle play from last year. Think he will make 150k and will be able to swing him to the backline eventually.

Love this.

Got a similar team, but you've taken it further with the lack of high price premos, I have a few of them. Although every time I edit my team, I find myself dropping, or at least strongly considering dropping a high price premo. I can see myself ending up with a similar team. The amount of value from returning injured premos and underperforming premos is crazy, don't think we've ever seen so much.

Cumming getting injured and missing a chunk of early preseason is a concern. Gotta see him get through the preseason matches before he gets near my team.

 

[stevebbb]

Round 0 has killed variety for SC teams.
Most people are (rightly) selecting their majority of players from 10 teams.

Add in those 4 cut-price forwards, and we have spidermen pointing at each other everywhere (IYKYK).

I picked a heap of rd0 players last year, had a decent season in the end. I'll do the same again this year. Any rd0 player I have my eye on, if they do well in rd0, they're in. I don't think it's as simple as "their total points will be less". With best 18 scores in the bye rounds, you can afford to take them imo.

that's the problem with rd0, not avoiding the rd0 players, it's that everybody will pick the good-looking rd0 players if they dominate in rd0.

 

[Foxman98]

I picked a heap of rd0 players last year, had a decent season in the end. I'll do the same again this year. Any rd0 player I have my eye on, if they do well in rd0, they're in. I don't think it's as simple as "their total points will be less". With best 18 scores in the bye rounds, you can afford to take them imo.

that's the problem with rd0, not avoiding the rd0 players, it's that everybody will pick the good-looking rd0 players if they dominate in rd0.

For rookies/mid priced players it's fine for Premos it's not in theory in R3 you could have multiples of Dunkley/Neale/Stewart/Holmes/Daicos/Houston/Henney/Gulden/Warner,

You could easily have 3-4 of these guys in your team which could leave you with only 7-10 premos for the week which early days is a massive difference for instance on last year if you went Daicos over Serong you lost about 100 points once you take out Nicks R0 score