Well if you could stack your team with Gablett's and Hodges and never have to place any bets then there wouldn't be any fun. You pick someone in that price range that is going to improve then?
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Well if you could stack your team with Gablett's and Hodges and never have to place any bets then there wouldn't be any fun. You pick someone in that price range that is going to improve then?
Ladson has proved that he can score ok before averaging 75+ and playing 20+ games in 2007 and 2008.
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On ladson. good to go.. looks like it was all a smoke screen.. should be in everyones side...
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The back half of his 2009 was impressive and he's underpriced at 332k. No doubt he will be snapped up by many DTers.
The question marks might be the minor shoulder surgery in the offseason and some closer scrutiny from opposing teams in 2010.
Oh and nice work in 2009.
Harbrow's been in and out of my plan team a few times. Just priced a little awkwardly as he would need to be a keeper at that price. Might well be but so might several at around $100k cheaper so i'm currently inclined to put that $100k in the forwards where I don't see as many attractive mid pricers.
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The back half of his 2009 was impressive and he's underpriced at 332k. No doubt he will be snapped up by many DTers.
The question marks might be the minor shoulder surgery in the offseason and some closer scrutiny from opposing teams in 2010.
Oh and nice work in 2009.
Thanks!
Can't argue with the question marks raised by you and Ollies, but Harbrow ticks a lot of boxes:
- Coming into his fourth year
- Nice finish to last season
- Improving side
- DT-friendly role
Definitely deserves a bit more attention than he's currently receiving.
Harbrow is playing for the club who I think is reaching their peak year....he would only need to increase his ppg by 10 to average 83 and easily be a keeper in te backs, I can easily see him averaging 90+ (Just my opinion). The dogs will smash disposals records this year and a lot of that will be rebounding from half-back, which will be harbrow's role.
I'm thinking along your lines. I would rather sure up my forwards (in particular the 7th forward) rather than take a risk on Harbrow who is a far from proven DT'er.
By snapping up value in the backs you can hopefully snare a keeper in the process or, at worst, make an upgrade to a gun much easier. It also helps to avoid potential zero's in the forwards as you can use the cash you saved in the backs.
He's been reported as showing marked improvement over the last few weeks. Currently a rookie so will need to be upgraded but if that happens he could well be either a very good bench player where there are few obvious options or even 7th Forward for a while. If he got back to his pre-tram collision form he would be a best 22 for Richmond without any doubt.
Backline rookies are really struggling this year compared them last year.
By the looks of things, Davis isn't AFL ready yet, Trengove although impressive, im not sure of his status for rnd 1 let alone the season.
I can't see Shephard making WCE 22 without some kind of injury or form drop.
Only 1 is maguire however he will average 40-50 max and is injury prone
By the looks of things, Davis isn't AFL ready yet, Trengove although impressive, im not sure of his status for rnd 1 let alone the season.
I can't see Shephard making WCE 22 without some kind of injury or form drop.
Only 1 is maguire however he will average 40-50 max and is injury prone
there's about 5 defender rookies that "might" play rnd 1. pick any two that are named, or pick 1 that you think will play early as 9th back if they're not named.
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I agree, i had a few options last year for the rookie backs but I must say I am disappointed with the lack of options. Webberly didn't play last night, Tutt wasn't named either, Davis as you said looks to be struggling, Davies doesn't seem to be given any chance of playing round 1 barring a super impressive performance in the NAB. Lisle I doubt will be given opportunities for season proper. Otherwise very happy with my team just that damn rookie backline gem doesn't seem to be there this year.
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There are still options about.
Worst case you may see Presti in a few teams. At least he'll get some games (not necessarily the scores).
Might need to muck about with the structure a little bit and get Suckling into the team. He was not bad last night (albeit against poor opposition).
Daniel Menzel may be a small chance.
Before the injury last night, even Nason might have been an okay pick.
There's still 4 more weeks of footy to go so someone will pop up as a worthy pick.
Worst case you may see Presti in a few teams. At least he'll get some games (not necessarily the scores).
Might need to muck about with the structure a little bit and get Suckling into the team. He was not bad last night (albeit against poor opposition).
Daniel Menzel may be a small chance.
Before the injury last night, even Nason might have been an okay pick.
There's still 4 more weeks of footy to go so someone will pop up as a worthy pick.
I've decided to downgrade Phil Davis to Pods in the forwards and downgrade Lobbe to Broc Mcauley to free up enough cash to go Ash Smith to Brad Sheppard and that's for a bench spot. I'm still deciding whether that is the best thing to do. Thoughts?
I've got the dilemma between Harbrow and McPhee. I can't really split them to be honest but as you said the bulldogs are an improving side so that could boost his disposals providing extra points.
On the first point, he's had an injury pre-season so I doubt he'll play early.
Let's hope you're right on the second!
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I got my players mixed up.
Mitchell Duncan was the one I was thinking of.
Unfortunately he's a FC.
Oh well. Phil Davis will do until someone else pops up.
If desperation strikes Mr Beau Waters may end up as #8 back.
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Didnt they say in the post-match interview on Friday night that Beau Waters would be playing next week?
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Waters, Kennelly, Ladson...
Could be the Raines of '10.
Could be the Raines of '10.
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Disagree completely, we know what these guys are capable of whereas Raines is really only a fringe 22 player and has not broken out yet. Those 3 have injury concerns but have proven they can score in the past, its just a matter of staying fit as all 3 are best 22 players.
EDIT: I think Myers is the back that is most similar to Raines. He has potential but is not a certainty in the best 22. Its quite likely he will get some games early but if he has a run of bad form like Raines last year then he could be dropped. He has been touted for a midfield role like Raines last year - who I think was playing wing in the NAB last year. He also has some injury concerns similar to Raines. Finally, like Raines, Myers is in a team which will probably finish in the bottom 8.
I am not saying he will be like Raines but there are a fair few similarities.
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Raines looking back shouldn't have been picked. His Risk vs Reward was pretty even. He couldnt reach a very high avg, probably 60-65 max. With that 65 max avg came massive injury and durability concerns.
For me Kennelly has better scoring potential and injury troubles
Ladson has a possible 7th keeper avg and alot less injury problems
B.Waters has probably worst durability/injury concerns but, but possibly the highest possible avg in return.
So most of these players have a greater reward over risk.
For me Kennelly has better scoring potential and injury troubles
Ladson has a possible 7th keeper avg and alot less injury problems
B.Waters has probably worst durability/injury concerns but, but possibly the highest possible avg in return.
So most of these players have a greater reward over risk.
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