Re: 2011 Backs Thread
hope you aren't thinking of houli.
I'll be looking elsewhere in the Richmond backline to be honest.
hope you aren't thinking of houli.
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I'll be looking elsewhere in the Richmond backline to be honest.
Dont know to many other richmond defenders that i would be keen on.
Daniel Connors
last 10 games
95,116,132,123,79,90,89,114,99,81
average 101.8 over last 10
priced at 92 average
Yeah i rate him very highly as a player.
But hes priced to high, for a guy that is known for having no dedication, things may have changed but RISK outways reward with him.
If things have changed I'm interested to know where the real risk lies with picking him? It's unorthadox as every man and his dog jumps on Deledio with the expectation he'll cope just fine with forward tags and such, when we know Connors suits his role well. He'll evolve into it with potential improvement and upside. A pick that defines seasons, rather than just backing the guys everyone else is without a preference. Connors reads 'roughie' all over, but does the 'risk' really outweigh the reward? Certainly not, in this case we could see an average of 100+.
Of course, a solid p/s would help.
heath shaw was a bit up and down last year. Could get a little bit of time in the middle/ up forward. Normally takes the kickouts form FB and goes to himself.... thoughts?
Heath is a solid option. The problem with Heater in the past few years has been that he has had a high standard deviation and has struggled when he gets that harsh forward tag from a guy like monfries. Therefore people have found that he can be picked up cheaply as the year goes on. No doubt he will be a high scoring back so it is about waiting for the right time to pounce. However, because of when the pies byes are situated this year his value definately increases. He isn't a round 4 or 6 player so that definately makes him more inviting!
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Doing some simple historical standard deviation analysis is invaluable for picking your starting squad. While historical performance is not necessarily indicative of future performance you will definitely help yourself make an informed decision on the players for your team!
Interpretation of standard deviation (SD) isn't so straight forward. For premium priced players a lower standard deviation equates to higher scoring consistency and thus making it difficult to pick these guys up cheap, (as they rarely get low scores) so making them better off to start with them. However Narkee, I'd like to know how you would interpret a younger player's SD. For example, would it be better to have a higher SD for more 'scope for improvement' (as they can get the big scores) or are there other factors that are far more prevalent (role change, increase in time on ground, points per minute, etc.) than simply looking at SD?
Interpretation of standard deviation (SD) isn't so straight forward. For premium priced players a lower standard deviation equates to higher scoring consistency and thus making it difficult to pick these guys up cheap, (as they rarely get low scores) so making them better off to start with them. However Narkee, I'd like to know how you would interpret a younger player's SD. For example, would it be better to have a higher SD for more 'scope for improvement' (as they can get the big scores) or are there other factors that are far more prevalent (role change, increase in time on ground, points per minute, etc.) than simply looking at SD?
Heath is a solid option. The problem with Heater in the past few years has been that he has had a high standard deviation and has struggled when he gets that harsh forward tag from a guy like monfries. Therefore people have found that he can be picked up cheaply as the year goes on. No doubt he will be a high scoring back so it is about waiting for the right time to pounce. However, because of when the pies byes are situated this year his value definately increases. He isn't a round 4 or 6 player so that definately makes him more inviting!
SD should be used in conjunction with many other things. For younger players (as mentioned), or key position players it is good to be able to see that they have the upside to a great potential score. Likewise, it is also good to see players can increase their output significantly when they get midfield time, or get flicked into a HB quarterback role - these role changes may only be for a few weeks or even quarters due to injuries or suspensions to players who normally play these roles, leading to a high SD.
A good example of SD is this: Someone like Zaharakis is very consistent - he averaged low 70s in 2010, yet didnt score a tonne. Now, who would you say has more upside? The guy who goes 70/70/70 every 3 games, or the guy who goes 50/50/110. Both have the same average, yet one seems to have a bigger upside. This gives the indication, but further research needs to be done into the 110 - did he kick a big bag? Did he play a different role? Did he get more game time due to an injury?
Another might be giansiracusa. You see he has a big SD after a volatile 2010, but does this mean upside? Further investigation shows he scored well when playing full time in the midfield, and a look at their list shows they have recruited a solid midfielder or two, whilst their injury list shows a couple of midfielders are flying (eg Higgins) who had limited impact in the middle in 2010. So though he has the potential for some massive scores and obviously has upside, the force behind these scores isnt as strong anymore, so he isnt a viable option.
Then you have the typical heath shaw scenario, who's average of 80-85 is worth a lot less than a guy who scores that every single week.
So, high SD is typically a negative attribute for those you consider premiums or keepers, but it can also be a leading indicator for a breakout player. That said, this shouldnt be used as the sole determinent in picking a player - in either case.