I thought i'd add a place for opposition or West Coast supporters to ask their DT questions so things don't get clogged up.
The comp opens on Feb 1, so expect an influx of questions soon.
For a start i'll list a bit about a couple of players to consider and mull over.
Good Prospect
Cox - What more needs to be said, he's a dead set gun and doesn't really show any signs of slowing down this year. There might be some other younger rucks looking like better prospects considering Cox's massive price, but he won't let you down - could be a good unique pick.
Priddis - Mr Consistent, he just racks the ball up each week and spends a lot of time on the ground, gets to every contest and loves to tackle. Another chance to step up again this year.
Le Cras - Talk of midfield time is always enticing when it comes to DT. This generally means the chance for more possession, but should continue spending proportions on the match in the fwd line where he'll continue to get a few goals. Definitely one to look at.
Kennedy - Can he stand up and walk alongside the other big forward such as Rewoildt, Franklin and Cloke as DT guns? He's a risk, but in a developing team and coming into his prime he has the potential to really crank up his scoring.
Shuey - Great skills and an ever improving tank, will be used a lot in the middle with stints on the fwd flank, very attacking player who will bob up with a goal each week. Is probably a better prospect for SC given his hard ball gets.
Hurn - as the mid-sized defenders around him improve, this means that Hurn will be encouraged to play a more attacking game and run off his man to accumulate possession. There is no better user of the ball by foot (he also kicks 3x as much as he handballs), an improved tank will mean he'll be able to get to more contests for an increase in possessions.
Stevens - Been talked up all year and has been having a great preseason, injury free and a lot of comparison has been made between he and Shuey with their early careers runs with injury. IF he can produce what Shuey did last year he'll be the pick up of the season.
Likely Types
Rosa - Had an injury that hurt his 2011 season after getting off to a great start, monitor his recovery over the pre-season, but he's an accumulator who doesn't get too much attention from the opposition so will rack up the marks. Will benefit from an improved midfield around him as well.
Kerr - We know what he can do, we also know he can get injured and he's getting on a little bit. A great SC player given the way he plays, is always undervalued given his injuries, but if he gets a full season together he could be a great unique pick.
S. Selwood - Another who is probably more SC suited, given his hard ball gets etc. He almost broke the record for regular season tackles last year and given they are each worth 4 points, he racks up the point. Expected continual improvement means he's one to watch.
Gaff - Loves running all day and will definitely get touches, 2nd year so not expected to set the world on fire, but given he was sub a lot last year his price is lower than he can output. One to consider, considering his relative price.
Nic Nat - Can do anything, another pre-season and hopefully an injury-free season will see him improve his scoring output. Rucks are an interesting one this year and he definitely should be looked at. SC might be a better option.
Be Wary
Players like Waters, Butler, Embley and Lynch all have a great scoring ability, however injuries and age lead you to be cautious when selecting these guys.
Masten - Every year he gets pumped up, he is a great trainer but injuries have hurt his ability to generate consistent scoring. Each year he's shown what he is capable of, is very cheap and could be the best or the worst pick of the season - you've been warned.
Rookies
Newman - One of the likely lads to get a gig at West Coast, might rely on injury to get a game, likely to play in a forward role which can often jag the young players some nice points.
Others are hard to judge at this stage, an analysis through NAB Cup and injuries will give a better indication.
The comp opens on Feb 1, so expect an influx of questions soon.
For a start i'll list a bit about a couple of players to consider and mull over.
Good Prospect
Cox - What more needs to be said, he's a dead set gun and doesn't really show any signs of slowing down this year. There might be some other younger rucks looking like better prospects considering Cox's massive price, but he won't let you down - could be a good unique pick.
Priddis - Mr Consistent, he just racks the ball up each week and spends a lot of time on the ground, gets to every contest and loves to tackle. Another chance to step up again this year.
Le Cras - Talk of midfield time is always enticing when it comes to DT. This generally means the chance for more possession, but should continue spending proportions on the match in the fwd line where he'll continue to get a few goals. Definitely one to look at.
Kennedy - Can he stand up and walk alongside the other big forward such as Rewoildt, Franklin and Cloke as DT guns? He's a risk, but in a developing team and coming into his prime he has the potential to really crank up his scoring.
Shuey - Great skills and an ever improving tank, will be used a lot in the middle with stints on the fwd flank, very attacking player who will bob up with a goal each week. Is probably a better prospect for SC given his hard ball gets.
Hurn - as the mid-sized defenders around him improve, this means that Hurn will be encouraged to play a more attacking game and run off his man to accumulate possession. There is no better user of the ball by foot (he also kicks 3x as much as he handballs), an improved tank will mean he'll be able to get to more contests for an increase in possessions.
Stevens - Been talked up all year and has been having a great preseason, injury free and a lot of comparison has been made between he and Shuey with their early careers runs with injury. IF he can produce what Shuey did last year he'll be the pick up of the season.
Likely Types
Rosa - Had an injury that hurt his 2011 season after getting off to a great start, monitor his recovery over the pre-season, but he's an accumulator who doesn't get too much attention from the opposition so will rack up the marks. Will benefit from an improved midfield around him as well.
Kerr - We know what he can do, we also know he can get injured and he's getting on a little bit. A great SC player given the way he plays, is always undervalued given his injuries, but if he gets a full season together he could be a great unique pick.
S. Selwood - Another who is probably more SC suited, given his hard ball gets etc. He almost broke the record for regular season tackles last year and given they are each worth 4 points, he racks up the point. Expected continual improvement means he's one to watch.
Gaff - Loves running all day and will definitely get touches, 2nd year so not expected to set the world on fire, but given he was sub a lot last year his price is lower than he can output. One to consider, considering his relative price.
Nic Nat - Can do anything, another pre-season and hopefully an injury-free season will see him improve his scoring output. Rucks are an interesting one this year and he definitely should be looked at. SC might be a better option.
Be Wary
Players like Waters, Butler, Embley and Lynch all have a great scoring ability, however injuries and age lead you to be cautious when selecting these guys.
Masten - Every year he gets pumped up, he is a great trainer but injuries have hurt his ability to generate consistent scoring. Each year he's shown what he is capable of, is very cheap and could be the best or the worst pick of the season - you've been warned.
Rookies
Newman - One of the likely lads to get a gig at West Coast, might rely on injury to get a game, likely to play in a forward role which can often jag the young players some nice points.
Others are hard to judge at this stage, an analysis through NAB Cup and injuries will give a better indication.
