Strategy 2025 Flex Spot Discussion & Strategy

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[WaynesWorld19]

I'm going a 3 x RUCK strategy .....Hodor in the Flex & a DPP R3 (Archer Reid) ....who is likely to get "some games"

The Flex is the only position you can't "loop"

However, having Hodor at Flex, will allow me to loop either of my R1 or R2 .......if say De Koning (R2) fails, I can interchange Reid/Hodor to R2 ....and then substitute an array of rookie options to my Flex during rounds

 

[Fisheroo]

I'm going a 3 x RUCK strategy .....Hodor in the Flex & a DPP R3 (Archer Reid) ....who is likely to get "some games"

The Flex is the only position you can't "loop"

However, having Hodor at Flex, will allow me to loop either of my R1 or R2 .......if say De Koning (R2) fails, I can interchange Reid/Hodor to R2 ....and then substitute an array of rookie options to my Flex during rounds

The only issue with that is if you're putting a genuine ruck (say De Koning in your example) into the R3 spot to loop him, then you can't use him as a loop for VC if he goes massive.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

The only issue with that is if you're putting a genuine ruck (say De Koning in your example) into the R3 spot to loop him, then you can't use him as a loop for VC if he goes massive.

In this instance though, my R2 Loop (rookie) is non-playing, and De Koning has the (E) on him ....so I would still get his score if De Koning goes big

If he doesn't though, I can replace my non-playing R2 Rookie with my Flex Ruckman ....and put a playing rookie into Flex

 

[MacStradbroke]

I'd much rather play Bont (or another premo, ideally as early in the week as possible) out of flex, because there is no emergency coverage for that role.

That then allows greater rookie roulette on the main lines to work out the best arrangement when considering match ups to maximise points on field.

I think the flexibility in trading is also being underappreciated. Having a player sitting in a position that could get traded to ANY other player, REGARDLESS of line - huge game changer, not having to necessarily rely on DPP to facilitate trades...

None of us will fully appreciate the functionality until it's operational.

Agree, some people are way overthinking this new position. My take is there are only two things to consider.

1. Play an additional ruck or not.
2. Make sure your flex plays (no late out hence why plenty are saying play them early)

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Agree, some people are way overthinking this new position. My take is there are only two things to consider.

1. Play an additional ruck or not.
2. Make sure your flex plays (no late out hence why plenty are saying play them early)

Which means, if in any doubt, you can rotate all your 3 rucks thru the Flex position ....then loop the ruck that maybe questionable

 

[Ed_Gein]

I have Caleb Daniel as my flex

a) Will play every week
b) Great potential to top 90+ average
c) Is a DPP
d) Small investment at $269k for flex position

Is there a downside to putting him as flex as opposed to fwd or mid lines?

 

[Fisheroo]

In this instance though, my R2 Loop (rookie) is non-playing, and De Koning has the (E) on him ....so I would still get his score if De Koning goes big

If he doesn't though, I can replace my non-playing R2 Rookie with my Flex Ruckman ....and put a playing rookie into Flex

Yes, I don't doubt that you'll get his score but you won't be able to double a massive score (using the VC/C loop) which he might pull

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Yes, I don't doubt that you'll get his score but you won't be able to double a massive score (using the VC/C loop) which he might pull

You wouldn't loop a player you're considering putting (VC) or (C) on .....this was the situation B4 the Flex position

 

[Fisheroo]

You wouldn't loop a player you're considering putting (VC) or (C) on .....this was the situation B4 the Flex position

So essentially you're treating TDK like a rookie in choosing whether to take his score or not, potentially denying yourself the opportunity to do that with genuine rookies on another line

 

[WaynesWorld19]

So essentially you're treating TDK like a rookie in choosing whether to take his score or not, potentially denying yourself the opportunity to do that with genuine rookies on another line

Moreso to cover for De Koning (example) possibly getting an injury score ....depends of course on timing of games, which impacts ability to pull off any loops, with available rookies

I can theoretically run loops on every line simultaneously ....so it doesn't impact other plans, or if it does, you have a choice to make

 

[Deliverance]

I have Caleb Daniel as my flex

a) Will play every week
b) Great potential to top 90+ average
c) Is a DPP
d) Small investment at $269k for flex position

Is there a downside to putting him as flex as opposed to fwd or mid lines?

Only if nth play the last game of the round

 

[timtimtim]

I have Caleb Daniel as my flex a) Will play every week b) Great potential to top 90+ average c) Is a DPP d) Small investment at $269k for flex position Is there a downside to putting him as flex as opposed to fwd or mid lines?

Agree, some people are way overthinking this new position. My take is there are only two things to consider.

1. Play an additional ruck or not.
2. Make sure your flex plays (no late out hence why plenty are saying play them early)

Mate I reckon it’s even simpler than that:

1. Playing flex is a no brainer. Covered by basic “no donuts” policy

2. No rucks at the start of season. As most likely better options for the $ spent on Ruc in other lines (eg why spend $580k on English when you can get LDU)

As season progresses, no flex rucks until you nail R1 & R2

Once you nail R1 & R2, no flex rucks unless the highest scoring player you can afford is a ruck

Note: I’ve seen ppl say ruck loop or cover if injury to R1/R2 but not necessary as if this happens your flex covers them (doesn’t have to be a ruck)

 

[dabombers]

Mate I reckon it’s even simpler than that:

1. Playing flex is a no brainer. Covered by basic “no donuts” policy

2. No rucks at the start of season. As most likely better options for the $ spent on Ruc in other lines (eg why spend $580k on English when you can get LDU)

As season progresses, no flex rucks until you nail R1 & R2

Once you nail R1 & R2, no flex rucks unless the highest scoring player you can afford is a ruck

Note: I’ve seen ppl say ruck loop or cover if injury to R1/R2 but not necessary as if this happens your flex covers them (doesn’t have to be a ruck)

Think I started a Virus that escaped from the lab I used to work in at Wuhan!!!
WaynesWorld19 why did I ask you to start this thread, you should have just denied me and put me on a 2 month ban. But it did open up talk and strategy discussions.

I have been on then off then on then off that many times on the starting a side with a Ruck Flex.

Right now I see a lot of teams with either Flynn or Boyd as their Ruck Flex.

These options don’t do it for me.

May as well have Chesser at Flex.

I have moved to thinking the Risk/Reward to hold a MP Midfielder or Fallen Premo Midfielder is too tempting.

Someone like Oliver etc. Fits the Flex idea perfectly. Under $500k and could and should score more than any FWD even JHF or any rookie.

Also another Mid is as valuable to a Ruck, unless you have the Midas touch and can pick this years Xerri to breakout.

Being biased I think it could come from the Bombers in either Draper or Bryan. Though that would be risky and could cause some debate as Bombers expected to be a bottom 4-6 side this season. (Where did North finish last Season?)

I still think that going into the midseason byes having a Ruck Flex may be my aim and hold for 2nd half of season. Mainly to cover for injuries or Rests which some of the Veteran rucks may get.
Will be aiming for catching a Big Fish after a poor game or two.

 

[timtimtim]

Think I started a Virus that escaped from the lab I used to work in at Wuhan!!!
WaynesWorld19 why did I ask you to start this thread, you should have just denied me and put me on a 2 month ban. But it did open up talk and strategy discussions.

I have been on then off then on then off that many times on the starting a side with a Ruck Flex.

Right now I see a lot of teams with either Flynn or Boyd as their Ruck Flex.

These options don’t do it for me.

May as well have Chesser at Flex.

I have moved to thinking the Risk/Reward to hold a MP Midfielder or Fallen Premo Midfielder is too tempting.

Someone like Oliver etc. Fits the Flex idea perfectly. Under $500k and could and should score more than any FWD even JHF or any rookie.

Also another Mid is as valuable to a Ruck, unless you have the Midas touch and can pick this years Xerri to breakout.

Being biased I think it could come from the Bombers in either Draper or Bryan. Though that would be risky and could cause some debate as Bombers expected to be a bottom 4-6 side this season. (Where did North finish last Season?)

I still think that going into the midseason byes having a Ruck Flex may be my aim and hold for 2nd half of season. Mainly to cover for injuries or Rests which some of the Veteran rucks may get.
Will be aiming for catching a Big Fish after a poor game or two.

Ruck in flex to cover injuries doesn’t make sense

Eg: if you had a playing R3 then he’s your cover

If you have a non playing R3 & use your flex in R2…. You still need to park your injured ruck in the flex… meaning you’re running 22 on field while everyone is running 23

Ruck in flex only makes sense if top 2 scorers overall are rucks AND you already have them AND the 3rd highest scoring player overall is a ruck

 

[Deliverance]

Flex is just whoever I have cash left for once I've built my team. People are overthinking it.

 

[iDon]

I have now flipped on my flex position of 3 ruck strategy and got another premo Mid in.

I am clutching here at which strategy is the better one for Flex.

Probably just over thinking and should just go with whatever cash I have left over.

 

[54Dogs]

Flex is just whoever I have cash left for once I've built my team. People are overthinking it.

Early on it pretty much has to be an extra cash generator imo. Every year we have a line where we want to fit in another rookie but can't, this is a chance to do it. Later in the year it will be a bit more strategic.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

Early on it pretty much has to be an extra cash generator imo. Every year we have a line where we want to fit in another rookie but can't, this is a chance to do it. Later in the year it will be a bit more strategic.

100% - Could possibly have one or all of Boyd, Crossley and Reidy playing early in the season. Rookie rucks make too much money to ignore.

 

[stevebbb]

You can change your flex every week. In rd1 it could be a premo mid, in rd2 it could be a rookie. The only strategy is taking an extra on-field ruck. Everything else is just your 23rd score in a best 22 scoring system.

Can we close this thread?

 

[Test Tickle]

You can change your flex every week. In rd1 it could be a premo mid, in rd2 it could be a rookie. The only strategy is taking an extra on-field ruck. Everything else is just your 23rd score in a best 22 scoring system.

Can we close this thread?

100%, play an early game player each week, to ensure he is not a late out.
If Bont plays Friday night then play him as your flex, makes no difference who it is.

Close now.

 

[Hawk88]

Surely Boyd is the best starting Flex

The simple way i see it is its best 22 out of 23 who cares when or where it comes from.

Boyd is a cash gen ruck who should get games early, allows you to pick an R3 you can use as a VC loop (say Sims)

If you use boyd at r3 you may not be able to VC loop as we should all have rookies playing

 

[stevebbb]

Surely Boyd is the best starting Flex

The simple way i see it is its best 22 out of 23 who cares when or where it comes from.

Boyd is a cash gen ruck who should get games early, allows you to pick an R3 you can use as a VC loop (say Sims)

If you use boyd at r3 you may not be able to VC loop as we should all have rookies playing

I'm mostly sold on going Reidy and Boyd. They can swap between R3 and flex based off who is playing.

Sounds like Freo want to keep Jackson as a forward/2nd ruck, so Reidy will get games. Even if Darcy is right for rd1, it's inevitable he'll get injured again.

 

[The Defender]

Question how does the flex affect Captain & bench loophole.

You put non-playing player on-field & Captain them, does the flex become/override the donut on field & become your captain ?

 

[Hawk88]

I'm mostly sold on going Reidy and Boyd. They can swap between R3 and flex based off who is playing.

Sounds like Freo want to keep Jackson as a forward/2nd ruck, so Reidy will get games. Even if Darcy is right for rd1, it's inevitable he'll get injured again.

I prefer Boyd solo of the two

We know Boyd should play with King out for at least 5-6 weeks so he gets 6 weeks to make money and by then I don't think we need a rookie to be sitting on flex

30k cheaper, better short term JS and potentially better scoring potential especially if they ease Ro back through FF

Running both could be a disaster especially if you dont have a loop in another line?

 

[Saints4ever]

Question how does the flex affect Captain & bench loophole.

You put non-playing player on-field & Captain them, does the flex become/override the donut on field & become your captain ?

You pick non player on field as always and make him captain.

You use your emergency bench player to take the non players spot it’s the same as always.

The bench player will become a scorer and if he’s in your best 22 he will count if he’s not he won’t.

The captain trick remains the same.