Post Your Team (Part 1)

[drama5]

anyhow, my team at the moment is obviously a bit speculative and depends on form but what do people think:

Def - Goddard, Shaw, Deledio, Grimes, Hargrave, Lake, Clare (Bugg, Morris)

Mids - Ablett, Swan, Sellwood, Hayes, Mcdonald, Magner (Gibson, Treloare)

Rucks - Sandilands, Giles (Stephenson, Dericx)

Forwards - Chapman (depending on how he looks otherwise next best option) Franklin, Fyfe, Martin, Sidebottom, Brown, Hall (Zorko, Pattinson or Rowe)

 

[HurleyTheFuture]

So your not having a dpp link at all?? cause otherwise you realise that having fyfe in middle and treloar in forward line is the same as having treloar in the middle and fyfe in the forward line. Not trying to have a go, i have just been reading everywhere about not putting in a prem forward in the midfield yet everyone has a dpp link rookie! doesnt make any sense

Because they are rookies

 

[Spider Klein]

So your not having a dpp link at all?? cause otherwise you realise that having fyfe in middle and treloar in forward line is the same as having treloar in the middle and fyfe in the forward line. Not trying to have a go, i have just been reading everywhere about not putting in a prem forward in the midfield yet everyone has a dpp link rookie! doesnt make any sense

Only the same if you think starting Treloar is better than starting one of the mid only rookie.

Then you start fyfe in the forwards and Shiel (for example) in the mids with Treloar on mid bench.

Or you start Fyfe in the mids, Treloar in the forwards and have shiel riding the pine on the bench.

 

[drama5]

fair call mate, i guess it does have a slight impact but they can always swap treloar back into the middle anytime and then put the pure rookie mid on ground if hes going better, So it is exactly the same when picking a team, just has diffirent implications on who you play during the season!!

I was more getting at how people think its the worst thing ever, when really it is fairly irrelevent.

 

[Spider Klein]

fair call mate, i guess it does have a slight impact but they can always swap treloar back into the middle anytime and then put the pure rookie mid on ground if hes going better, So it is exactly the same when picking a team, just has diffirent implications on who you play during the season!!

I was more getting at how people think its the worst thing ever, when really it is fairly irrelevent.

I think the main thing people are against is making the link with two premiums. I saw someone suggest starting Goddard in mids and Deledio in Backs because of the lack of Mid/Bac options.

It doesn't really add flexibility because you want both guys playing anyway. It only useful if it has a useful idea with byes (which this one doesn't)

With Treloar / Fyfe example it is good because you can bench Treloar in the mid or forward position and thus get to play your best available mid or forward rookie.

If Tommy Walsh for example is gunning it more than Shiel move Fyfe to the mids because although Fyfe isn't the best mid it is the best for your team.

 

[drama5]

fair enough, i guess it just depends how you look at it. i was just saying it doesnt really matter whre you pick them if you have a rookie link cause you ca swap it whenever you want!

but yeah it is different when you dont have a rookie link (eg goddard and deledio), allthough that strategy could work as both are same bye and it splits them up. then after round 12 you upgrade a peaked back rookie to a mid premium and chuck goddard back into the backline. just something to think about!! would also let someone grab both morris and ellis if they so felt the desire too

 

[Keystone agony]

The only reason you pick Treloar in the midfield is because you feel the forward rookie you wouldnt be picking by having Treloar forward is that much better than a rookie mid and considering the weakness in the forward rookies i cant possibly see that as the case as im struggling to find 2 good ones let alone 3 required for my team.

 

[Freo2012]

The only reason you pick Treloar in the midfield is because you feel the forward rookie you wouldnt be picking by having Treloar forward is that much better than a rookie mid and considering the weakness in the forward rookies i cant possibly see that as the case as im struggling to find 2 good ones let alone 3 required for my team.

Yep, and given performances in NAB so far I don't think there will be that many in the backs either. I'm now looking at going 3 premiums in Mid + 5 rookies, 1 premium ruck + Giles + 2 rookies. Then 5 (+1 underpriced) premiums in Backs and 6 premium Forwards, so 3 rookies forward and back. The lack of "gun (DT)" rookies in forwards and backs is quite evident this year, but there appears to be many gun Mid rookies.

 

[WCE_phil]

Backs: Goddard, Shaw, Broughton, Hurn, Grimes, Malceski, Darley, Bugg, Morris.

Mids: Swan, Ablett, J Selwood, Barlow, Horsley, Stevens, Shiel, Mcdonald.

Rucks: Sandilands, Giles, Stephenson, Derickx.

Forwards: Chapman, Franklin, Goodes, Martin, Kennedy, Smedts, Saad, Walsh, Hampton.

20,100 left in the cap. Haven't taken into account the byes yet and a few of the rookies might change but very happy with the team overall. Every player i have in the team i can see improvement in the scores over last year except for swan who i think even if he doesn't stay steady will still be a top 6 scorer for the year.

Peoples thoughts? I've obviously taken a few risks with the 3 mid prices players in defence, barlow and only have 1 premium ruck but if you look through all the teams that actually win it overall they all have a couple of players who really exceed expectations and go from either being rookies to 300k+ players or from being mid pricers to top 10 scorers in their position.

 

[Keystone agony]

The backline rookies have plenty of depth but just whos gonna score enough or play enough im not sure.

Ellis remains a good pick if he was taking kick outs, although Newman wasnt playing? thats his role so dont read much into that

Wilkes will play full back, but wont score

Marty Clarke ive already discussed he is anything but a locked in best 22 player, however if he plays early and does well he could avg 70 IMO

Luke Brown, didnt play must be some injury concern?

Lee Spurr has been really disappointing, didnt look like getting a touch in the intra club, did get 5 posses in the last NAB against WCE. Freo have alot of similar types, so i dont see him playing that early with his current performances.

Morris, i still think should get early games but will need to play some good NAB games to finish off.

So yeah im starting to consider a change in my structure as im more confident in a few midfield rookies now. Especially if Shiels can look good in a few NAB games. Macdonald, Clifton, Horsley, Magner, Neale, Wingard all look good.

 

[brahcj]

Howdy folks!

First year I've joined a DT league where I know the people, so it should also be the first year I make an effort. After all, I enjoy people more when they're NOT giving me shit.

ANY suggestions would be great. Currently holding onto $7.7k.
The man in the bottom left is Podsiadly.

Coloured for byes.

http://i.imgur.com/5dzc7.png

Cheers in advance!

 

[entourage]

Ok, i would give Pods the flick. But not until you:

-Downgrade porps to a rookie-save you cash and hassle and heartache in one move

-Personally i don't think Cox is worth the price tag, but its understandable if you want him, just consider ruck man that sit around the 450k region

-Wingard may be good, but if i were you i'd pick between him and coniglio. they are expensive rookies and i think it's best you only pick one IMO

-Who is Armstrong from sydney? Seems pricey.

-Dunno about Bartel, he gave me the s**ts last year.

I'd fiddle with those and upgrade Pods to a Dustin Martin or sidebottom type myself.

 

[brahcj]

Ok, i would give Pods the flick. But not until you:

-Downgrade porps to a rookie-save you cash and hassle and heartache in one move

-Personally i don't think Cox is worth the price tag, but its understandable if you want him, just consider ruck man that sit around the 450k region

-Wingard may be good, but if i were you i'd pick between him and coniglio. they are expensive rookies and i think it's best you only pick one IMO

-Who is Armstrong from sydney? Seems pricey.

-Dunno about Bartel, he gave me the s**ts last year.

I'd fiddle with those and upgrade Pods to a Dustin Martin or sidebottom type myself.

Duly noted.
As a crows supporter, its almost all heart that I've chosen Porps. Nothing would make me happier to see him do well. Call me stubborn, but I think he stays

Pods has been upgraded to Sidebottom. Quite happy with that change, thanks!
As for Wingard and Coniglio, why not both? (I'm not being smart, but whats the reason not to?)

Then the rucks.... The byes have REALLY ****ed over the ruck picks this year.

I could go Goldstein/Mumford? Or possibly S.Jacobs/Mumford?

 

[entourage]

Fair enough on Porps, I used to play with 'heart' in DT and I was never all that competitive until I stopped with the bias. But I fully understand where your coming from.

As for the rookies, it's purely a money thing for mine, I just think it's a big layout and could spend the money elsewhere, I would pick just the one. If you think it's worth it (which it could well turn out to be) then go for it.

As for rucks...pretty much, it's hard to set them up without avoiding clashes. Go to this site http://dreamteamtalk.com/ and scroll down a bit and you'll see the bye's nicely laid out for you, might help!

 

[Apollo2011]

Apologies for posting my team for a 3rd time lads, but I'm really after some comments and no has so far.

I feel pretty set with this, rookies pending obv. I'm only concerned about Gunston and Christiansen, who I'm not sold on yet. Murphy may also change.

I have a few DPP links that I'm really set on, fwd/mid for example. Goodes is key for that.

Defenders: Goddard, Deledio, Heppell, Hargrave, Lake, Smedts, B Ellis, (Wilkes, Bugg)

Mids: Pendles, GAB, Murphy, Fyfe, Shiel, Stevens (J McDonald, Gibson)

Rucks: Burger, McEvoy (Giles, Orren)

Fwds: Franklin, Goodes, Zaharakis, D Martin, Gunston, Christiansen, Saad, (Treolar, A Hall)

Cheers guys.

 

[entourage]

Personally not a fan of christiansen but everyone thinks he'll have a huge year so...that's a judgement call, but i'd leave him out.
I was also tempted by gunston but decided against it, i reckon you'd be better off downgrading one of the above to a rookie and upgrading the other to a gun.

How much cash is left over?

Don't mind the risk you've taken down back with hargrave and lake, but having gunston and christensen as well is too much risk imo.

 

[Apollo2011]

$0 left, found just enough to squeeze Heppell in.

Yeah, either will go I think. Probably Gunston, I like the talk Christy has about moving into the midfield.

 

[punchbuggy]

Re: Post your team Part 1

Here's my team to better my 2011 form (Overall 23rd)

Any suggestions are welcome (injuries/risk players)

Regards,
Backs
Goddard
Broughton
H.Shaw
Deledio
J.Grimes (risk)
Webberley
Smedts
Spurr
Blee

Mids
Ablett (Capt)
Pendlebury
Murphy
Swan
Moribito (risk)
McDonald
Magner (hoping to be elevated)
Kavanagh

Rucks
Sandilands
Giles
Owen Steph
S. Rowe

Fwds
Franklin
N.Riewolt
D.Martin
Pavilch
C.Rioli
Pfettifer
Saad
Walsh
Trelour

 

[nameless]

Re: Post your team Part 1

Very well balanced team punchbuggy,

I like the look of some of those 200k value picks in the back, but it looks like your strategy is purely gun/rookie - proven to work.

What's the feeling with Rioli? Personally i don't trust his consistency or injuries, have you heard otherwise?

Giles starting is always a risk, but it does allow for a lot more spending elsewhere, so don't let me stop you.

Well done on 23rd last year, think you know what your doing so any advice you get from here (incl mine) should probably be ignored

 

[monfries6]

Team Name: Massa's Machines

Goddard, Deledio, Birchall, Grimes, Howard, Clarke, Bugg, Morris, Wilkes

Pendlebury, Ablett, Selwood, Sloane, Hayes, Shiel, Magner, Gibson

Sandilands, Giles, Watts, Stephensen

Franklin, Pavlich, Martin, Sidebottom, Brown, Winderlich, Cameron, Rowe, Ah Chee

Cash left: 115,800

thoughts and help appreciated.

thanks.

 

[Tayanell]

Thinking outside the square...

B - Goddard, Enright, Shaw.H, Deledio, Suckling, Broughton, Howard : Ellis, Bugg

C - Pendles, Wingard, Clifton, Pfeiffer, Shiel, McDonald : Mitchell, Magner

R - Leuenberger, Mumford : Giles, Stephensen

F - Chapman, Franklin, Goodes, Martin, Sidebottom, Gray, Saad : Zorko, Cameron

Thoughts?

 

[JB88]

 

[punchbuggy]

Re: Post your team Part 1

Yeah, it seemed to work last year. This allowed me to trade well and cash in later on to buy some more seasoned/mature/consistent players later in the year. NAB games coming up and word around the trap could possibly change all of my rookie/first year picks.

Rioli is always a risk. I threw up changing him to Jordan Lewis. He looks fit,lean and raring to go this year. Suspension is the only worry with him. But, I personally love Rioli and fingers crossed he is fit. Good thing with him is he gains many points with tackles/goals/contested posessions and efficiency.

Giles will be GWS number 1 ruck. A punt I know, I have saved money here for other areas clearly.

Cheers for feedback nameless

Very well balanced team punchbuggy,

I like the look of some of those 200k value picks in the back, but it looks like your strategy is purely gun/rookie - proven to work.

What's the feeling with Rioli? Personally i don't trust his consistency or injuries, have you heard otherwise?

Giles starting is always a risk, but it does allow for a lot more spending elsewhere, so don't let me stop you.

Well done on 23rd last year, think you know what your doing so any advice you get from here (incl mine) should probably be ignored

 

[punchbuggy]

Monfries is not in your team???????

Hayes a massive risk...I would wait until round three for him as his price wont alter. I would predict he would be subbed off alot early in the year. Cotton wool for him i would suggest.

A punt on sidebottom and sloan for their price. Watch thi sspace i suppose..

other than that...fairly good balance.

Team Name: Massa's Machines

Goddard, Deledio, Birchall, Grimes, Howard, Clarke, Bugg, Morris, Wilkes

Pendlebury, Ablett, Selwood, Sloane, Hayes, Shiel, Magner, Gibson

Sandilands, Giles, Watts, Stephensen

Franklin, Pavlich, Martin, Sidebottom, Brown, Winderlich, Cameron, Rowe, Ah Chee

Cash left: 115,800

thoughts and help appreciated.

thanks.

 

[Trav 20]

Hayes a massive risk...I would wait until round three for him as his price wont alter. I would predict he would be subbed off alot early in the year. Cotton wool for him i would suggest.

He has Hayes at M5, so I don't see a "massive risk". I wouldn't have Hayes as an M4, but if your structure allows him at M5, it's a calculated risk with little downside, imo.