Glad we are discussing Sylvia, as I too had my doubts about him over the preseason.. I guess everyone likes the fact that he will be starting in the middle every game and be a goal-kicking mid.
Unlike Goodes, who may have to play deep forward for a few weeks until Bradshaw comes back (although have been scoring well in that position in the NAB and in the past).
Also, most forwards are usually reliant on their midfield for good supply, ie: bag of goals for their 100+ scores. While hopefully Sylvia can still score a ton more consistently by possessions around the ground and maybe snag 1-2goals for his 100+.
Another plus for Sylvia is that he shouldnt miss any league games (of course not counting injuries) add to that the great reports of his PS and a freakish injury setting him back last year (infected toe, wont affect him this year) sounds like a solid pickup.
However you do raise a good point about being in a stronger side, as Sydney should easily place higher than Dees..
On the tagging matter, Goodes will also have a "heavy tag" equivalent playing as a fwd as he will always have a defender close by.
Sorry for the rambling, but cannot decide out of these two players!
Unlike Goodes, who may have to play deep forward for a few weeks until Bradshaw comes back (although have been scoring well in that position in the NAB and in the past).
Also, most forwards are usually reliant on their midfield for good supply, ie: bag of goals for their 100+ scores. While hopefully Sylvia can still score a ton more consistently by possessions around the ground and maybe snag 1-2goals for his 100+.
Another plus for Sylvia is that he shouldnt miss any league games (of course not counting injuries) add to that the great reports of his PS and a freakish injury setting him back last year (infected toe, wont affect him this year) sounds like a solid pickup.
However you do raise a good point about being in a stronger side, as Sydney should easily place higher than Dees..
On the tagging matter, Goodes will also have a "heavy tag" equivalent playing as a fwd as he will always have a defender close by.
Sorry for the rambling, but cannot decide out of these two players!