Player X or Player Y

[DB10]

That's exactly what I was meaning. If you're using a ruck DPP link as your 3rd ruck, pick the guy who is actually going to play at some stage this season, then reap the benefits once he returns from injury. Picking J. Tippett is pointless.

I probably didn't word it correctly.

 

[Dunn - Well Done]

That's exactly what I was meaning. If you're using a ruck DPP link as your 3rd ruck, pick the guy who is actually going to play at some stage this season, then reap the benefits once he returns from injury. Picking J. Tippett is pointless.

I probably didn't word it correctly.

Agree to agree

 

[ShearMagic9]

I knew what DB10 was saying.

 

[TheDonBomb]

RIOLI vs HIGGINS

and

PALMER vs COTCHIN

 

[TheDonBomb]

Also...

ADCOCK and CONCA vs PALMER and A.OTTEN

 

[mezaire]

RIOLI vs HIGGINS

and

PALMER vs COTCHIN

If you want consistancy then I think Higgins is a better pick.

I am just not a huge fan of Palmer.
The freo mids will try to get the ball in the hands of a better kick, especially when Barlow comes back.

Swan + Foley Vs Pendles + Cotchin??

Avg pppg will be about 120+80 Vs 110+90 so very close!!

 

[slamdunka]

Looking for a cheap 7th fwd, came up with Walters vs Vespremi vs Maric.

Thoughts?

 

[footycool]

Looking for a cheap 7th fwd, came up with Walters vs Vespremi vs Maric.

Thoughts?

Thoughts in bold.

Grimes or Broughton?

 

[Lazarus]

If you want consistancy then I think Higgins is a better pick.

I am just not a huge fan of Palmer.
The freo mids will try to get the ball in the hands of a better kick, especially when Barlow comes back.

Swan + Foley Vs Pendles + Cotchin??

Avg pppg will be about 120+80 Vs 110+90 so very close!!

Swan and Foley for mine, Pendles is a good pick but I don't see what people like about Cotchin. He's overpriced, and I can't see him averaging 90.

 

[Jewish Tiger]

I am just not a huge fan of Palmer.
The freo mids will try to get the ball in the hands of a better kick, especially when Barlow comes back.

Swan + Foley Vs Pendles + Cotchin??

Avg pppg will be about 120+80 Vs 110+90 so very close!![/QUOTE]



Pendles and Cotchin. I don't see much difference between Swan and Pendelbury, both major ball minors capable of bigs scores. Cotchin is a much better pick i think as he has not reached his best footy yet (this year should be a breakout year for him), where as Foley, although very cheap and should make you money, is still a little injury prone, and close to his best, which isnt as good as cotchin's best.


Matt Priddis or Jobe Watson?

 

[Docker Dolph]

Thoughts in bold.

Grimes or Broughton?

I would go with Grimes in this scenario but I have them both. The extra cash is nice to have and I don't see any difference in the scoring potential in either ceiling or average between the 2.

Roles are eerily similar. I don't agree with the idea that injuries to Hayden and Mzungu will increase GB's defensive time and therefore reduce his scoring but I could be wrong and it's a point worth considering.

Durability is a potenial problem for Grimes but there a risks (albeit reduced) there with Broughton too, so if I could only go for 1 then I would pick Jack-Jack.

Petrie v Hale as 7th fwd (have Lobbe 4th ruck)?

 

[Hannabal]

My team is setttled subject to round 1 teams and one final dilemma.

My final contemplation is Otten or Heppell. I won't be having both as I don't have the coin and nor do I see the need.

Otten's Positives:

I think his JS is good despite some Crows supporters being more unsure. Neil Craig likes him and he's played every game in the PS.

He's scored OK without being prolific.

He tagged Trengove in the midfield in NAB 1, but has also played across HB.

He's into his 4th season on a senior list, albeit his third playing.

He's playing for a side that I'm bullish about this year and expect to play finals.

Otten's Negatives:

He's coming off a knee injury having missed an entire year. How is his durability ?

He's still a bit of an unknown quantity when it comes to scoring power.

His numbers and form this preseason have been just OK.

Despite my comments in the 'positives', there are some queries on whether he's best 22 and what role he'll play.

He's 10K dearer than Heppell.

Heppell's Positives:

He's going to have plenty of games put into him to further his development.

He has a strong body for a first year player.

His numbers were prolific in junior footy.

He's MP.

He's 10K cheaper than Otten.

Heppell's Negatives:

He's a first year player and may succumb to the ravages of a tough year - the toughest 6 months of their life according to Hird.

His scoring hasn't been prolific in the preseason.

He played a very negative role in the NAB Final and scored only 24 points. What role will he play this year ?

If he does get pushed out how many games will he play for Bendigo ?

Conclusion:

Otten's likely average = 65-75 range

Heppell's likely average = 55-70 range

I'm leaning towards Heppell for his MP. In reality, I predict either player will be on my bench, as I expect Lower and Stanley, perhaps even Duigan, to score better.

If I could be convinced that Otten would score better and be a starting player for me I'd be tempted, but there's not enough certainty to foresake the benefits of Heppell's MP and probably similar JS and numbers.


Did I get it right ?

 

[Hannabal]

Petrie v Hale as 7th fwd (have Lobbe 4th ruck)?

Petrie's ability to score is excellent. He was an 85 player when fit and I see no reason that he won't return to those levels.

He's arguably worth spot 7 in the forward-line with his ruck DP.

That said, I'm looking at possibly getting him in by about round 5 or 6 before any price rise.

 

[BluesMan]

Kennedy (syd) v Salopek

 

[weagles_fan]

Yarran vs Knights vs Dangerfield vs Fyfe?????

 

[Richo83]

Yarran vs Knights vs Dangerfield vs Fyfe?????

Probably been asked but I'll ask it anyway

Pendles V Bartel?

SJ V Sylvia/Goodes?

scoring wise?

 

[Richo83]

Did I get it right ?

Yes, except one thing: you're supposed to take both. Heppell = great flexibility AND js, and Otten is a mature aged crow who will play most weeks IMO. Take both. for 270k 120 is very cheap.

 

[joelselwood#14]

Probably been asked but I'll ask it anyway

Pendles V Bartel?

SJ V Sylvia/Goodes?

scoring wise?

Pendles but he will get number 1 tag this year ahead of swan

and u crnt go wrong with 2nd option. sj and sylvia will be more consistent though.

Conca vs berwick vs Atley who is likely to play the majority of the season?

 

[Big Cox 88]

Pendles but he will get number 1 tag this year ahead of swan

and u crnt go wrong with 2nd option. sj and sylvia will be more consistent though.

Conca vs berwick vs Atley who is likely to play the majority of the season?

Of those three I'd go Bewick > Conca > Atley.

My question is:
Andrew Swallow (nth) vs Jimmy Bartel

 

[Wrenny]

My question is:
Andrew Swallow (nth) vs Jimmy Bartel

Great question, always a fan of jimmy bartel and i think he can definatly push his average at least by 5-10ppg

A.Swallow if he keeps his pre season form up will certainly be up there by seasons end but i cant go past jimbob!

Sandilands + Yarran/knights+ Palmer + Conca

or

Ryder + Yarran + Montagna + I.Smith

Cheers

 

[Buddyman]

Great question, always a fan of jimmy bartel and i think he can definatly push his average at least by 5-10ppg

A.Swallow if he keeps his pre season form up will certainly be up there by seasons end but i cant go past jimbob!

Sandilands + Yarran/knights+ Palmer + Conca

or

Ryder + Yarran + Montagna + I.Smith

Cheers

Well look at it this way...
Predicted averages Sandi 100, Yarran 75-80/Knights 80-85, Palmer 95, Conca 60= 335 approx v Ryder 90, Yarran 75/80, Montagna 115, Smith 55= 335/340
Much of a muchness so lets look at expected keepers...
Sandi on the first line is the only one i would expect to keep whilst on the second line Monty and Ryder I would keep. Palmer perhaps may be seen in the light of a bottom keeper, but I would not have that expectation this early.

From my point of view I think all players that you have named have good merit. If I had to choose I would probably go for the second line as Montagna provides a captain option, which I can see as the only thing splitting this pair. I hope that helped?!

My squad is pretty much finalised bar one of my keepers in the forward line, currently it is between Goodes v Sylvia v Higgins. Leaning towards Higgins simply because he is the best value and I believe can score just as well as the previous two. Injuries are of course a worry but I may just take that risk. Any feedback to add to my prognosis would eb much appreciated

 

[BluesMan]

^^^ it would be out of goodes and higgins for me. I have both, so I don't have a preference, but I would probably still go Higgins due to him being 50K cheaper, and looks in for a good year.

Now anyone wanna responed this time??
Kennedy (syd) v Salopek

 

[westsidebestside]

if they both play at least 20 games who will average most dt points Shuey or Fyfe?

 

[jjcs]

Goddard & Dawes v Bruce & S. Johnson

I know there's a school of thought that Goddard is a "must have" but if anything I think he's slightly overpriced given his terrible pre-season.

Bruce & Johnson I think might have 12 - 17 points improvement (Bruce in a beter team and Johnson more time in the middle without GAJ).

Dawes I think is going to be a very good player, in a very good side. I think he can probably cover that 12-17 point improvement, but even then probably needs to be upgraded.

I'm thinking SJ / Bruce for that reason - saves a trade, and I think is actually slightly safer.

 

[Self Destructing]

^^^ it would be out of goodes and higgins for me. I have both, so I don't have a preference, but I would probably still go Higgins due to him being 50K cheaper, and looks in for a good year.

Now anyone wanna responed this time??
Kennedy (syd) v Salopek

Kennedy. Salopek is way to injury prone for dream team. Kennedy will go up in value and he looks really good this year.