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AFLW 2024 - Round 9 - Indigenous Round - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
if there is any place to spend big on a reserve its the ruck im seriosuly considering luenberger/rookie ruck reserves
Not entirely sure that I agree:
Rucks: 2 emergencies covering for 2 players
Mids: 2 emergencies covering for 6 players
Forwards/Backs: 2 emergencies covering for 7 players
Surely it is overkill to load up on the ruck bench when you only have to cover 2 players with it?
Surely he was being sarcastic/joking? I think most people use the 4th ruck spot as a "junk spot"
Likely just stay with last yrs Cox/Simmonds combo. Really need a good reason to change it and so far havent seen it nor can think of it.
Agree. Can't see a reason to change at the moment.
According to Fan Footy it should be $305,100.What will Ivan Marics price be. I reckon he could take the next step.
What will Ivan Marics price be. I reckon he could take the next step.
Dont know how many people planned on getting Warnock but he will miss 8 weeks with a stress fracture in his foot.
I was looking at Warnock being my Simmonds for 2009. That just stuffs my plans up. Warnock seems to be injury prone and fortunatley its happened during the pre season and not during the H&A season.
Say a HMac + Kreuzer + 2 decent rookies combo gives a fairly durable starting two with good potential upside.
Plus saves you about 400 grand from the Cox/Simmo combo which has little if no upside.
I know it is nothing new but this thread has definatly changed my thinking of value and durability in DT terms..
Just a quick note, I would have called Warnock the Woods of 2009. He is a still a project player for Carlton, he will need a good couple of years to be a force in DT scoring.
As mad as it may sound I have decided to turn my rucks upside down.. after much consideration I have figured that rucks should not be any different to any other position and good value should not be passed up. As much as it pains me to say it Cox will probably not be in my starting lineup.
Say a HMac + Kreuzer + 2 decent rookies combo gives a fairly durable starting two with good potential upside. Plus saves you about 400 grand from the Cox/Simmo combo which has little if no upside. This money goes a long way to adding more depth to the rest of your side.
I know it is nothing new but this thread has definatly changed my thinking of value and durability in DT terms..
The way I see it, is that the Ruck position is the hardest to find genuine, consistent DT guns. Cox is the only genuine one. He is as close as it will get to 'no risk'. Not every player selected in yor initial team needs to represent value.
For my second Ruck option, I'm looking for value for money. Can I get a cheapish Ruckman who can score like Hille/Simmo etc? HMAC looks the likely pick at this stage, to be that player.
Those not selecting Cox will save some serious cash, but its what they do with it that will determine whether or not it's the right decision.
Team A selects Dean Cox.
Team B selects David Hille.
Over the first 8 weeks of 2009, Cox averages 100. Hille over the first 8 weeks averages 85. 120pt difference already, not counting the possible selection of Cox as captain.
Can the extra money you saved be enough to find a midfielder/defender/forward to close the gap?
Say a HMac + Kreuzer + 2 decent rookies combo gives a fairly durable starting two with good potential upside. Plus saves you about 400 grand from the Cox/Simmo combo which has little if no upside. This money goes a long way to adding more depth to the rest of your side.
I know it is nothing new but this thread has definatly changed my thinking of value and durability in DT terms..
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And I am in total agreement with the second part I've quoted, I have never given the ruck department the consideration that has been shown here. As far as I was concerned it was Step 1) Pick Cox then Step 2)Find suitable scoring partner then Step 3)Never look at the rucks again. This thread has really opened my eyes, and I'm sure those of others that there is much more to consider when selecting rucks.
Sounds good to me.
Absolutely in the scenario you have outlined sante.
Not splitting straws but in this example you have paid $637 per point for Cox (based on expected prices) whereas with Hille you have only paid $604 per point. So Hille has been better value.
The extra money you have saved should be able to be put to good use as you are in front anyway.