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Just remember folks, rookies have very poor job security.
One or two poor games and they get dropped.
A premium can have a few poor games and still get a run!
One or two poor games and they get dropped.
A premium can have a few poor games and still get a run!
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Absolutely gutted (not just as a Dees supporter) that Cale Morton is out for 8-10 weeks. Had the feeling he was going to have a huge year in DT as well as in general. He could end up being a more than handy pick-up mid to late season. Hoping his replacement in my team can score what I expected Cale to get.
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average maybe, total no, make sure you have a healthy bench.
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That does depend on the club they play for
As an example - a rookie playing for Geelong is on a knife's edge - a rookie playing for Melbourne will get a lot more grace.
I am one who is thinking about playing extra rookies in the mids. I like the comment above about "rookie priced" players - who can still be older players. A 22 year old walking into a club isn't going to be "managed" like an 18 year old.
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Good point.
But even in a desperate club a player still needs to earn his stripes. No rookies get "Gimme" games unless injuries are rife throughout the team.
The team the rookie plays for and their team structure needs to be taken into account. This is why I am a little wary of Banner and Shuey. Martin and Barlow I am sold on, as Richmond have delisted so many players from last year and Palmer is out for the first four or five rounds.
But even in a desperate club a player still needs to earn his stripes. No rookies get "Gimme" games unless injuries are rife throughout the team.
The team the rookie plays for and their team structure needs to be taken into account. This is why I am a little wary of Banner and Shuey. Martin and Barlow I am sold on, as Richmond have delisted so many players from last year and Palmer is out for the first four or five rounds.
I wouldnt jump on barlow so fast.
I would definately wait and see there is some youth in Fremantle and you cant be sure how the Fremantle selection panel will decide. They may rotate some of the rookies through to 'Manage' them or they may just pick another player all together.
I think Martin is probably the only player most of us consider a lock barring injury at this point in time.
I would definately wait and see there is some youth in Fremantle and you cant be sure how the Fremantle selection panel will decide. They may rotate some of the rookies through to 'Manage' them or they may just pick another player all together.
I think Martin is probably the only player most of us consider a lock barring injury at this point in time.
I would love to generate some discussion on Liam Anthony.
Price - $422,700
Average 09 - 96.2
High - 124 v St.Kilda
Low - 71 v Sydney
Last year Anthony played 10 games averaging 96.2, including an average of 113 in his last 3 games. He is a mature age recruit and has accumulated many disposals in the WAFL. I really like the way he plays, an outside midfielder who can get a lot of marks and also has good tackle numbers, (similar role to Montagna). Brent Harvey IMO is still going to receive the number 1 tag, his disposal is just so good. If anything I think Anthony will receive a run with player or a number 2 / 3 tag. He has a high ceiling as he is an outside player. He may seem a bit overpriced as it is his only 2nd year and has had an injury that has kept out of it for a while.
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Price - $422,700
Average 09 - 96.2
High - 124 v St.Kilda
Low - 71 v Sydney
Last year Anthony played 10 games averaging 96.2, including an average of 113 in his last 3 games. He is a mature age recruit and has accumulated many disposals in the WAFL. I really like the way he plays, an outside midfielder who can get a lot of marks and also has good tackle numbers, (similar role to Montagna). Brent Harvey IMO is still going to receive the number 1 tag, his disposal is just so good. If anything I think Anthony will receive a run with player or a number 2 / 3 tag. He has a high ceiling as he is an outside player. He may seem a bit overpriced as it is his only 2nd year and has had an injury that has kept out of it for a while.
thoughts?
I dont think the playing addittional rookies in the midfield is a unique choice. Given the large array and calliber of the midfield rookies it seems as though people have stacked their midfield quite heavily on that front. In almost all teams I have seen 1-3 'rookies' are in people starting 22. There also isnt much in the mature age category to pick from as in previous years. Pods from Geelong appears to be one of the only major contenders which has much hype. And hes 29, Personally that worries me a little. The only thing going in his favour is Geelongs flag window is still open and they may not want to develop youth but instead go for experience to help maintain he clubs dominance.
Personally I will likely just start Martin at this point. Unless I feel the others have enough job security to allow me to play more. However to do this I have less premiums and more mid priced players which may not work for me. However I have noticed every year Big Footy posters go the cheap/premium strategy, something everyone should keep in mind when looking at teams posted and dont discount other strategies just because its not the norm on these boards.
Personally I will likely just start Martin at this point. Unless I feel the others have enough job security to allow me to play more. However to do this I have less premiums and more mid priced players which may not work for me. However I have noticed every year Big Footy posters go the cheap/premium strategy, something everyone should keep in mind when looking at teams posted and dont discount other strategies just because its not the norm on these boards.
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I have had Anthony in and out of my team a few times already. I don't have the guts to start him. Not much history to go by and too many other good midfield options for mine. I think you will get what you pay for him, time will tell.
Having said that, I will probably start with Grimesy. Only because of back eligibility.
Having said that, I will probably start with Grimesy. Only because of back eligibility.
I should probably tag this onto my last post but O well.
North I see as a sliding team on the rankings. Boomer will likely spend more time in a half forward type role this year and you may see others getting the run with role. Given his injury, where I see the team going and his price I just dont see the value. To justify his selection I think you would have to want 20+ games at an average of 105+ and I dont think we have seen enough to say he is capable of that in norths side. If you do though then go for it.
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i have to say, im very keen on anthony
i watched him play in the wafl a few times and he is always in the right spots to get the ball, whether its roving a pack or recieving it. He just knows how to find the pill plain and simple and he has shown that at afl level as well.
gets plenty of marks and tackles as you said.
A fully fit Wells is also going to command a tag before him.
The one thing going for him is noone is going to choose him.
Will be a very unique premium and i can see dividends
although of course there is plenty of risk as well.
Personally im having a very good look at him
One other thing, if i remember correctly, a few times last year ziebell got the tag. Cant quite remember if wells and harvey were out or not but this may mean that anthony could even be 4th in pecking order for getting tagged. Either way harvs and wells (if fit) ahead of him.
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Anthony is an absolute gun DT player, plain and simple. But you'd be mad to start with him...
He'll be one to look at in a few years time when he is averging above 110+ and so
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There is nothing to suggest he won't keep this up. Definite in our best team. He accumulates possessions without being overly damaging. Barring a midfield injury crisis, he won't be tagged. That's not to say he isn't effective but 20 touches from Ziebell/Wells/Harvey is worth more than 30 touches from Anthony.
There is still an element of risk at his price tag though as we don't have much to judge him on (such as consistency over 22 games).
1. We know Anthony has a tremendous ability to find the ball. Does everything; makes tackles runs free and takes marks and is super fit.
2. Brent Harvey is always going to get the numebr 1 tag he is just so efficient.
3. I can see his game time increasing with Simpson out of the side, Ziebell to play more of an inside role which will benefit him.
Look I may be getting ahead of myself, but just because it is his second year doesnt mean he can't average 105+ I think at the least he will average 95. But ofcourse just in my opinion.
2. Brent Harvey is always going to get the numebr 1 tag he is just so efficient.
3. I can see his game time increasing with Simpson out of the side, Ziebell to play more of an inside role which will benefit him.
Look I may be getting ahead of myself, but just because it is his second year doesnt mean he can't average 105+ I think at the least he will average 95. But ofcourse just in my opinion.
And let's say he does. Why not just upgrade to him? What's there to gain from starting him? (Not much?... A unique pick?) What's there to lose? (Probably about 100k)
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Ive got him as my third mid. I dont even know why i just like him, probably the only player in my team i have chosen because i like him!!!
Watson is priced at 91 and is 25yo this year. A perfect candidate for heading into that 100+ category. He is a smart footballer and I expect him to be well and truly up there this year.
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Is it stupid having both swan and ablett from the start? fyi, my structure is backs (4 prem, 3 mid) midfield (3 prem, 3 rookies) forwards (5 prem, 1 mid, 1 rookie) rucks (1 prem 1 mid)
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Starting with one of these makes sense as you need a captain you can rely on but the way the magic number is calculated guarantees that most premiums will drop in price. It is highly likely that both Ablett and Swan will drop around $50k. I would suggest you downgrade one to a borderline premium (one priced around $400k who you think has some upside) and use the $$ generated to upgrade that forward rookie you're planning on starting unless you know something the rest of us don't about the forward rookies.
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Yeah I think he is a gun player and will continue to get better, the only thing holding me back is the fact that he had a great year last year and only avg'd 91, so if I get him then I want him to improve on last year.
It was consistent without being outstanding IMO. Still had the odd shocker (24, 38, 53 ,55). But also showed he can score big (146, 128, 133, 116, 117). So if he can squeeze that downside a little, I think he can get up to an average of 105 this year.
Exactly. Last year was when he stepped up and it shows that 90-95 seems to be his ceiling. He's the most effective Bombers inside midfielder by a long way and for that reason will always have a tagger hanging off him at stoppages. Much better options out there IMO.
I had Bryce Gibbs as a lock from day 1. Now i'm a little bit concerned. With Judd out for the first 3 rounds of the season either Murphy or Gibbs will be receiving very hard tags, thus affecting their scoring.
Is Gibbs worth the $470k price tag? Boyd is priced a little bit lower and seems to have none of the downsides associted with Gibbs. I'm not sure which one to get?
Is Gibbs worth the $470k price tag? Boyd is priced a little bit lower and seems to have none of the downsides associted with Gibbs. I'm not sure which one to get?
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