Rate my SuperCoach team 2012 (Part II)

[velour_fog]

My version 2.0

Back: Gods, Lids, Shaw, H., Wilkes, Lake, Ellis, Smedts, Clarke, Darley
Mids: Ablett, Swallow, A., Goodes, Watson, Scotland, Kerridge, Magnar, Cunningham
Rucks: Mummy, Sandi, Giles, Stephensen
Fwds: Buddy, Fyfe, Martin, Porps, Smith, Pfeiffer, Saad, Weedon, Hall

Be ruthless!

 

[Cruiserweight Champ]

Anyone looking to join a league I have 3 spots remaining in mine -

Code is 539818

 

[IDIG]

Traded Sandilands out then in then out.
J.Riedwoldt in and out

http://supercoachscores.com/2012/03/impromptu-2011-trading-2/

Yeah the sandi one was marginal at best but the end result is all that matters. Similar to his sliding shaw article, had he lost it all alot of ppl would've been questioning that trade.

Everyone that knows, knows it's all about trading. Starting teams play a big part but trading is what gains (or loses places in my case) overall rank especially through the third qtr of the year.

 

[gtrain29]

My version 2.0

Back: Gods, Lids, Shaw, H., Wilkes, Lake, Ellis, Smedts, Clarke, Darley
Mids: Ablett, Swallow, A., Goodes, Watson, Scotland, Kerridge, Magnar, Cunningham
Rucks: Mummy, Sandi, Giles, Stephensen
Fwds: Buddy, Fyfe, Martin, Porps, Smith, Pfeiffer, Saad, Weedon, Hall

Be ruthless!

Not a bad side mate not sure about Wilkes though dont think he will b a big scorer.MIds good Rucks very strong maybe downgrade 1 of them to HMac or Kruez and upgrade Wilkes,FWDS dont think Saad will get that many games to b honest maybe Hampton from GWS could replace him anyway good luck!!
here is my side all opinion appreciated
BACKS:Goddard,Shaw,Deledio,Grimes,Suban,Clarke,Ellis(Bugg,Darley)

MIDS:Ablett,Swan,Selwood,Dangerfield,Lucas,Kerridge(Treloar,Magner)

RUCKS:Sandi,HMac(O,Stephenson,Giles)

FWDS:Buddy,Martin,Chapman,Harvey,Porplyzia,Smith,Pfeiffer(Smedts,Hampton)
$12500 left rookies could change depending on rnd1 sides thanks guys!!

 

[Harry Manback]

Is anyone else considering Shaun Burgoyne in the backline?

Dual position (D/M), resonably priced at $433,299 & likely to spend most of his time in the midfield of a team pushing for a flag...

Surprised that I haven't seen him in anyone's team on here, surely he's a potential premium down back, no?

Is his history with injury the major concern?

What am I missing here?

 

[big bootaaaaah]

Is anyone else considering Shaun Burgoyne in the backline?

Dual position (D/M), resonably priced at $433,299 & likely to spend most of his time in the midfield of a team pushing for a flag...

Surprised that I haven't seen him in anyone's team on here, surely he's a potential premium down back, no?

Is his history with injury the major concern?

What am I missing here?

At that price youd have to keep him all season/:wont make you much cash to be worth a trade/wont win you the 50k/wont want him in finals against top premiums......might help you win the $1000 first round while others(most) have taken the team building option if you pick a full team of simmilar ok players and only the cheapest rookies but you could still come 5th or something so not worth it prob.

 

[big bootaaaaah]

Hey guys first time poster on this thread, just slapped a team together this afternoon.

Critisism appreciated

Backs: Goddard, Deledio, Shaw, Broughton, Ellis, Hargrave, Bugg (Smedts,Morris)

Mids: Ablett, Swan, Murphy, Boyd, McDonald, Pfeiffer (Ledger, L.Brown)

Rucks: Mumford, Giles (Redden, Stephenson)

Forwards: Goodes, Fyfe, Martin, Rohan, Porplyzia, Saad, Cameron (Hall, Couch)

Joined 2007??? First post????
Thats a very sound team at this stage... you seagull lol
ps mind if i copy it?

 

[The80s]

how about all you blokes asking for thoughts on your team give some feedback on teams above yours?? still waiting for mine

 

[Caek]

your team seems pretty rounded but there are a few risks within your squad. dempsey, masten & porplyzia to name a few. rookies are a bit of an unknown at this point and im finding it difficult to deside but will leave it until the round one team sheets are out. i think this year natanui will eventually overtake cox in the scoring charts but then again cox is always a consistant performer when being played in the ruck.

here is my team.

BACKS: Goddard, Deledio, Birchall, Heppell, Clarke, Ellis, Darley (Smedts, Bugg)
MIDS: Ablett, Swan, Selwood, Watson, Neale, McDonald (Magner, Kerridge)
RUCKS: Mumford, Maric (Giles, Stephenson)
FORWARDS: Franklin, Fyfe, Martin, Lewis, Dangerfield, Pfeifer, Saad (Skinner, Del'Ollio)

as i said before still unsure on some of the rookies ie. Del'Ollio, Neale & Magner (both injury under clouds).

im also unsure about heppel in backline. previously didnt had scotland in the mids instead of watson with hurn in the backline.

$12,500 in the bank.

thoughts?

Quit your bitching

Solid team although I'm not convinced about Heppell and Watson, Watson is a very risky pick but it could pay off.
A number of your rookies may struggle to get games throughout the year and I would recommend reviewing a number of them, particularly: Neale (injury), Del'Ollio, McDonald and Skinner. A few options for you could be Tory Dickson, Aaron Hall, Terry Milera, Tom Ledger, Anthony Miles, Gerrick Weedon, Curtly Hampton, Devon Smith, Lee Spurr, Peter Yagmoor.

Remember you need to make your choices with the byes in mind. 3 of your premium defenders have rd 13 bye, 3 premium mids with rd 12 bye, 3 premium forwards have rd 13 bye. I would recommend changing one of the 3 to another bye period.
Examples: Deledio (rd 13) to Shaw (rd 12), Swan (rd 12) to M Murphy (rd 13), Lewis (rd 13) to Zaharakis (rd 12).

Hope the feedback helps

 

[Caek]

Current team. Will make changes after final NAB Cup round.

Backs: Goddard, Shaw, Birchall, Broughton, Hargrave, Ellis, Darley, Smedts, Bugg

Mids: Pendlebury, Murphy, S Mitchell, Selwood, D Smith, Magner, Miles, Ledger

Rucks: Mumford, Giles, Redden, Stephenson

Forwards: Franklin, Fyfe, Martin, Cloke, Dangerfield, Milera, A Hall, Kerridge, Dickson

 

[Watsclarkosmob]

This Hale situation is really messing with me, he is playing great up forward and now will also be need in the middle more. Here's what I had:


DEF: Goddard, H.Shaw, Broughton, Yarran, Hargrave, Ellis, Smedts,
Bugg, Boumann

MID: Ablett, Swan, Murphy, Boyd, Miles, Magner,
C.Smith, Cunningham

RUCK: Cox, Giles,
Redden, Campbell

FOR: Franklin, Goodes, Fyfe, Martin, Christensen, Cameron, Hall,
Weedon, Kerridge



But trying to see the team would look with Hale.

DEF: Goddard, H.Shaw, Broughton, Yarran, Hargrave, Ellis, Smedts,
Bugg Boumann

MID: Ablett, Swan, Murphy, Boyd, Miles, Magner,
C.Smith, Cunningham

RUCK: Naitanui, Hale,
Giles, Redden

FOR: Franklin, Goodes, Martin, Cloke, Porplyzia, Cameron, Hall,
Weedon, Kerridge

With an extra $30k in the bank to be able to make sure all rookies are playing from round 1.
Note:

If Hale and Naitanui continue their form from the NAB cup scoring 100+ that is 14 premiums with Porplyzia and Hargrave and 14 rookies that will be decided before the start of Round 1.

 

[Watsclarkosmob]

your team seems pretty rounded but there are a few risks within your squad. dempsey, masten & porplyzia to name a few. rookies are a bit of an unknown at this point and im finding it difficult to deside but will leave it until the round one team sheets are out. i think this year natanui will eventually overtake cox in the scoring charts but then again cox is always a consistant performer when being played in the ruck.

here is my team.

BACKS: Goddard, Deledio, Birchall, Heppell, Clarke, Ellis, Darley (Smedts, Bugg)
MIDS: Ablett, Swan, Selwood, Watson, Neale, McDonald (Magner, Kerridge)
RUCKS: Mumford, Maric (Giles, Stephenson)
FORWARDS: Franklin, Fyfe, Martin, Lewis, Dangerfield, Pfeifer, Saad (Skinner, Del'Ollio)

as i said before still unsure on some of the rookies ie. Del'Ollio, Neale & Magner (both injury under clouds).

im also unsure about heppel in backline. previously didnt had scotland in the mids instead of watson with hurn in the backline.

$12,500 in the bank.

thoughts?

I'm no guru but here you go...

DEF: 5/10
-I wouldn't start with Deledio due to no pre season games coming back from injuries.
-Birchall is a bit of a risk, I have no real reason why you shouldn't pick him but he hasn't set the world on fire in the pre season.
-Heppell was awesome last year for me and everyone else, but willing to risk it for a second year player?
-Clarke hasn't done anything and rookies out there that are 60k cheaper that could return the same.

MID: 7.5/10
-Look good sort out rookies when teams are named, lock in two GWS mids by next week.

RUCK: 6/10
-I was keen on Maric the other day but don't know now, should be number one ruck for the Tigers so could work out sweet. EDIT: Getting a bit of a Brent Renouf fell about him plays well and trys hard but just doesn't score very well.
-As much as it would be a nice story but Stephenson I don't think will be doing all that much supercoach points wise, will create a contest and will bring the ball to the ground for Geelongs great midfield to mop up so good for Geelong not so much supercoach, if other rookie ruckman are playing round one pick one of them.

FOR: 6.5/10
-I think Lewis will take the next step this year, he was awesome in the Collingwood prelim last year. Only question is will he be tagging and expected to counter attack or be given freedom to get the ball.
-Dangerfield looks great this pre season new coach might of allowed him to take that next step, he can score 100+ just how consistently. Can he handle a hard tag?
-Skinner has done some nice things but I just don't know about Indigenous players and supercoach, Franklin and Goodes the exceptions, just too inconsistent.(Hope Chris Johnson doesn't read these comments)

We will know where rookies stand come round 1 selections just make sure you have a look at injury lists at the same time, are they getting picked because they are ready for the best 22 or are they just filling in while someone is out.

But these are just my thoughts do with them what you will...

 

[TheProwler]

Current team. Will make changes after final NAB Cup round.

Backs: Goddard, Shaw, Birchall, Broughton, Hargrave, Ellis, Darley, Smedts, Bugg

Mids: Pendlebury, Murphy, S Mitchell, Selwood, D Smith, Magner, Miles, Ledger

Rucks: Mumford, Giles, Redden, Stephenson

Forwards: Franklin, Fyfe, Martin, Cloke, Dangerfield, Milera, A Hall, Kerridge, Dickson

Fairly good effort there mate, only queries are on Mitchell as I have been burned by him in the past and i worry about his consistency week in week out compared to other like mids.

My effort.

Defs: Goddard, Deledio, Houli, Hargrave, Clarke, Ellis, Mohr, L Brown, Bugg

Mids: Ablett (C), Boyd, Thomas, Thompson, Kerridge, Magner, Miles, Kavanagh

Rucks: Cox, Maric, Redden, Stephenson

Forwards: Franklin, Fyfe, Johnson, Cloke, Martin, Smedts, Treloar, D Smith, Couch

At this stage I won't be making too many changes pre R1 unless of injuries, and I am still watching the rookie (aren't we all).

Looking at using four rookies on each line (bar the rucks) and take a punt on Hargrave & Clarke in the backline.

 

[Lotsa]

My effort.

Defs: Goddard, Deledio, Houli, Hargrave, Clarke, Ellis, Mohr, L Brown, Bugg

Mids: Ablett (C), Boyd, Thomas, Thompson, Kerridge, Magner, Miles, Kavanagh

Rucks: Cox, Maric, Redden, Stephenson

Forwards: Franklin, Fyfe, Johnson, Cloke, Martin, Smedts, Treloar, D Smith, Couch

At this stage I won't be making too many changes pre R1 unless of injuries, and I am still watching the rookie (aren't we all).

Looking at using four rookies on each line (bar the rucks) and take a punt on Hargrave & Clarke in the backline.

Depending on your trade strategy, you will have issues come week 13 in the backs with Goddard / Lids / Houli and Ellis sharing byes.

Aside from this and keeping an eye out on rookies as you've noted (e.g. Kerridge JS with being named as emer for NAB Cup final worries me a little), very strong forward line with Martin as F5 and personally am looking at similar ruck combo with Cox and Maric, so I like it. Good luck...

 

[low0006]

Updated Team with 70,000 in the bank

BACKS: Goddard $584,700, Scotland $572,900, Shaw $546,700, Broughton $502,100, Hargrave $280,2000, Tomlinson $156,600,
Ellis $126,600, Smedts $113,200, Bugg $113,200

MIDS Ablett $689,000, Boyd $626,100, Fyfe $585,700,
Hayes $422,000, Hoskin-Elliott $181,600, Smith $116,600, Zorko $113,200 Kavanagh $106,600

RUCKS Kreuzer $418,300, McIntosh $364,300, Giles $126,700,
Stephenson $106,6000

FORWARDS Johnson $581,700, Pavlich $573,000, Martin $536,200,
Lewis $493,000, Dangerfield, $435,400, Smith $131,600, Walsh $113,200, Kerridge $106,600, Hall $106,6000

Feedback is appreciated

Pretty solid team i'm not sure about Kreuzer though. I'm pretty sure Giles will get a lot of game time just like smith did for GC last year. I'd probably drop Kreuzer take Giles of the bench and put a cheapo on your bench. that will give you a solid $300,000 which you can use to upgrade maybe Lewis/Dangerfield or maybe up Hoskin-Elliot in the mid. just a suggestion but its pretty solid otherwise.

 

[Mattrox]

This Hale situation is really messing with me, he is playing great up forward and now will also be need in the middle more. Here's what I had:


DEF: Goddard, H.Shaw, Broughton, Yarran, Hargrave, Ellis, Smedts,
Bugg, Boumann

MID: Ablett, Swan, Murphy, Boyd, Miles, Magner,
C.Smith, Cunningham

RUCK: Cox, Giles,
Redden, Campbell

FOR: Franklin, Goodes, Fyfe, Martin, Christensen, Cameron, Hall,
Weedon, Kerridge



But trying to see the team would look with Hale.

DEF: Goddard, H.Shaw, Broughton, Yarran, Hargrave, Ellis, Smedts,
Bugg Boumann

MID: Ablett, Swan, Murphy, Boyd, Miles, Magner,
C.Smith, Cunningham

RUCK: Naitanui, Hale,
Giles, Redden

FOR: Franklin, Goodes, Martin, Cloke, Porplyzia, Cameron, Hall,
Weedon, Kerridge

With an extra $30k in the bank to be able to make sure all rookies are playing from round 1.
Note:

If Hale and Naitanui continue their form from the NAB cup scoring 100+ that is 14 premiums with Porplyzia and Hargrave and 14 rookies that will be decided before the start of Round 1.

Kerridge is unlikely to play round one. Maybe put in some "place holders" eg Folau who are 115 (Bower 136K) etc and are likely starts, so if a better 104K player in named in the position you know you will come in under budget.

Don't know if I would have Yarran & Hargrave in given the plethora of cash cows up back?


BTW I have Hale penciled in too.

 

[Gavin Excell]

This Hale situation is really messing with me, he is playing great up forward and now will also be need in the middle more. Here's what I had:


DEF: Goddard, H.Shaw, Broughton, Yarran, Hargrave, Ellis, Smedts,
Bugg, Boumann

MID: Ablett, Swan, Murphy, Boyd, Miles, Magner,
C.Smith, Cunningham

RUCK: Cox, Giles,
Redden, Campbell

FOR: Franklin, Goodes, Fyfe, Martin, Christensen, Cameron, Hall,
Weedon, Kerridge



But trying to see the team would look with Hale.

DEF: Goddard, H.Shaw, Broughton, Yarran, Hargrave, Ellis, Smedts,
Bugg Boumann

MID: Ablett, Swan, Murphy, Boyd, Miles, Magner,
C.Smith, Cunningham

RUCK: Naitanui, Hale,
Giles, Redden

FOR: Franklin, Goodes, Martin, Cloke, Porplyzia, Cameron, Hall,
Weedon, Kerridge

With an extra $30k in the bank to be able to make sure all rookies are playing from round 1.
Note:

If Hale and Naitanui continue their form from the NAB cup scoring 100+ that is 14 premiums with Porplyzia and Hargrave and 14 rookies that will be decided before the start of Round 1.

Pretty solid team. Note the 4 preimum mids/ 2 rookies. Personally I'm a 5 premiums in the middle man. Just think thatd scoring that you need to hav under your belt.

One question re Boumann at Hawks - do you think he will play round 1? He is an older recruit (I think he's 22 odd) so if anyhting may work in his favour.

 

[Watsclarkosmob]

Kerridge is unlikely to play round one. Maybe put in some "place holders" eg Folau who are 115 (Bower 136K) etc and are likely starts, so if a better 104K player in named in the position you know you will come in under budget.

Don't know if I would have Yarran & Hargrave in given the plethora of cash cows up back?


BTW I have Hale penciled in too.

Yeah rookies will change come round 1 but these guys in at the moment are in due to good average scores over the preseason from http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pre_season_dream_team yeah i know it's dreamteam points but it's a good tool to see how rookies are scoring.

Not sold on Yarran are you? Me either but he got a bit of hype the other week and his price is good from someone who could get good scores, his price allows me to spend some extra cash else where. I feel unsettled seeing more than 5 rookies on any part of the ground but i'll have a tinker and see who i can upgrade Yarran too and who I can downgrade Hargrave to.

Pretty solid team. Note the 4 preimum mids/ 2 rookies. Personally I'm a 5 premiums in the middle man. Just think thatd scoring that you need to hav under your belt.

One question re Boumann at Hawks - do you think he will play round 1? He is an older recruit (I think he's 22 odd) so if anyhting may work in his favour.

Which which do you prefer?
Cox, Campbell, Christensen and Fyfe or NicNat, Hale, Porplyzia(I am never going to get that spelling wrong again) and Cloke?


Pretty comfortable with 4 premium midfield, more of an upside with midfield rookies in my eyes.

Boumann is the only real bargin in the Hawthorn side in my eyes(maybe Gunstall but he's still a bit pricey) with all other positions pretty much locked in but he is trying incredibly hard to get that fullback roll, just the issue is he is getting pushed off the ball too easily. His disposal is very good for a big man and is a safe kick so could rack up some easy effective kicks which would be good for scoring. His run a carry in the GWS game was great but you have to take into consideration who he was running away from. If he is picked round 1 I more than likely will be having him in my team.

 

[Ed_Gein]

currently;

d: goddard, deledio, broughton, suckling, malceski, ellis, darley - bugg, boumann
m: ablett, swan, selwood, dal santo, k.stevens, ledger - miles, magner
r: hale, giles - redden, stephenson
f: franklin, goodes, fyfe, martin, dangerfield, d.smith, pfeiffer - dickson, dell'olio

taking a risk with the rucks i guess. may go with macintosh instead. also may go lake + m.clarke in defense. let's wait and see.

 

[The80s]

Thanks to both Watsclarkosmob and Caek for the feedback. Very in depth and some valid points.

I'll go back to the drawing board and get back to ya's mid week.

Cheers.

 

[dazk]

currently;

d: goddard, deledio, broughton, suckling, malceski, ellis, darley - bugg, boumann
m: ablett, swan, selwood, dal santo, k.stevens, ledger - miles, magner
r: hale, giles - redden, stephenson
f: franklin, goodes, fyfe, martin, dangerfield, d.smith, pfeiffer - dickson, dell'olio

taking a risk with the rucks i guess. may go with macintosh instead. also may go lake + m.clarke in defense. let's wait and see.

Very solid team. Liking that back-line being a bit different to the stock-standard, especially the inclusion of Malceski after today's game. But will he be consistent? Was fantastic in 2010 but dropped off pretty badly last year, even in later games.

As for the mids, can't complain about the premiums, but I think maybe reconsider Stevens as he is on the cusp of breaking into the WCE side but as its no certainty I don't think he warrants an SC selection especially when you could save yourself $20/30K or so by going for a rookie/cheapie that will get significant game time (McDonald, C. Smith, etc.) and score decently.

Again, don't actually mind the selection of Hale as it's a point of difference, and having Giles/Redden starting seems to be the latest trend (not in a bad way if they can perform).

Forwards again solid. Maybe something to consider would be to downgrade Dangerfield to Porplyzia (could potentially score similarly) and free up $200K, upgrade Malceski or Hale? Not completely necessary as Dangerfield, Malceski and Hale could be risks worth taking, but food for thought. Overall good team though.

 

[Barry_Badrinath]

Hi guys. Have done dream team for a few years but this is my first crack at supercoach:

B: Scotland, Goddard, Deledio, Hargrave, Clarke, Ellis, Mohr (Darley, Morris)
M: Swan, Selwood, Gibbs, Cotchin, Coniglio, Greene (MacDonald, Magner)
R: McEvoy, Maric (Giles, Redden)
F: Franklin, Fyfe, Chapman, Martin, Dangerfield, Porplyzia, D.Smith (Smedts, Wilson??)


Rookies will be tweaked subject to round 1 selection and team balance (ie 4 GWS/Crows in forwardline)

I'm not sure how the scoring is different in supercoach so I'm not sure if Hargrave or Dangerfield could improve enough to become keepers.

 

[viking12]

would love your feedback, currently

BACK: Goddard, Deledio, Shaw, Broughton, Suckling, Bower, Ellis
sub: Smedts, Bugg

MIDFIELD: Ablett, Murphy, Boyd, S.Mitchell, Miles, Magner
sub: J.MacDonald, C.Smith

RUCK: Kruezer, Giles
sub: Redden, Stephenson

FORWARD: Franklin, Goodes, Fyfe, Martin, Porplyzia, D.Smith, A.Kennedy
sub: J.Cameron, D.Pfeiffer

$15K in the bank

Rookies still to be finalised, not sure on Pfeiffer yet and i think Bower would be a cash cow now that blues have injuries in the defence

 

[mrbewbs]

Looking for some feedback on my team going for league only.
DEF Scotland, Carrazzo, Duffield, Lake, Hargrave, Bower, Spurr, Mohr, Bugg
MID Ablett, Rockliff, Selwood, Goddard, Smith C, Gibson, Pfiffer, Treloar
RUC Sandilands, Natanui, Giles, Redden
FOR Franklin, Pavlich, Sidebottom, Dangerfield, Riewoldt N, Porplyzia, Smith D, Saad, Smedts

I would get rid of Carrazzo and move Goddard to that position seeing as you are worried about the amount of Blues, as Goddard should score higher then Carrazzo. Also the MIDs are packed with mid-priced players who have a better opportunity to score higher then Carrazzo so by having Goddard/Carrazzo they way you do you are effectively limiting your scoring potential by 10-20.

My team at the moment, would like some feedback
BACK: Goddard, Deledio, Lake, Hargrave, M.Clarke, P.Davis, Ellis
sub: Smedts, Darley

MIDFIELD: Ablett, Dal Santo, Boyd, A,Swallow, J.Selwood, Magner
sub: J.MacDonald, C.Smith

RUCK: Kruezer, Giles
sub: Redden, Stephenson

FORWARD: Franklin, Chapman, Harvey, Martin, Porplyzia, Dangerfield, J.Cameron
sub: A.Hall, Dell'Olio

Bit worried about the 7th spot in FWD, and tossing up between Bower/Clarke. Also thinking about downgrading Dal Santo to Judd/Mitchell/Priddis to save 20k to solidify 7th spot in FWD.

 

[jleung46]

My team at the moment, would like some feedback
BACK: Goddard, Deledio, Lake, Hargrave, M.Clarke, P.Davis, Ellis
sub: Smedts, Darley

MIDFIELD: Ablett, Dal Santo, Boyd, A,Swallow, J.Selwood, Magner
sub: J.MacDonald, C.Smith

RUCK: Kruezer, Giles
sub: Redden, Stephenson

FORWARD: Franklin, Chapman, Harvey, Martin, Porplyzia, Dangerfield, J.Cameron
sub: A.Hall, Dell'Olio

Bit worried about the 7th spot in FWD, and tossing up between Bower/Clarke. Also thinking about downgrading Dal Santo to Judd/Mitchell/Priddis to save 20k to solidify 7th spot in FWD.

I'm by no means an expert but here are my thoughts: Not convinced with Kreuzer in the ruck, would prefer a Jacobs or Mumford if you had the money. I'd be hesitant to go with either Cox or Nic Nat in fear of lack of time in the ruck. Bower should get games early because Jamo and Laidler are out but when they return he's as good as gone. I'd probably downgrade Dangerfield and try and strengthen up your backline.

A rating would be very appreciated:
DEF: B.Goddard, B.Deledio, H.Shaw, B.Lake, M.Clarke, B.Ellis, T.Bugg (B.Smedts,S.Darley)
MID: S.Pendlebury, G.Ablett, M.Murphy, J.Selwood, C.Wingard, J.McDonald (E.Kavanagh, T.Mitchell)
RUC: S.Mumford, J.Giles (O.Stephenson, J.Redden)
FWD: L.Franklin, A.Goodes, N.Fyfe, D.Martin, S.Sidebottom, D.Smith, A.Saad (A.Treloar, A.Hall)

Would very much appreciate any advice on rookies? Also unsure on Goodes and Sidebottom