2012 Prototype Teams

[strung_out7]

Not a bad side mate. Whats your reasoning for Ryder? He'll be fairly unique I'd imagine. Do you see his role changing at all or backing him in to score well as a forward?

could only afford him, team only took 5 minutes to make. but hes been in the system a bit now and can see him taking his game up a level

 

[The Smaller Warrior]

DEF: B. Goddard, A. Carrazzo, B. Deledio, G. Birchall, G. Broughton, B. Lake, W. Andreoli (A. Browne, T. Davis)
MID: G. Ablett jnr, T. Rockliff, M. Barlow, A. Morabito, K. Horsely, D. Shiel (K. Stevens, J. McDonald)
RUC: P. Ryder, H. McIntosh (J. Giles, O. Stephenson)
FWD: N. Fyfe, D. Martin, J. Lewis, S. Sidebottom, N. Riewoldt, L. Adams, D. Smith (D. Webb, H. Crozier)
CASH LEFT: $1,500

Love Webb, but is unlikely to play in 2012.

 

[strung_out7]

Love Webb, but is unlikely to play in 2012.

wouldnt have a clue just picked random rookies at this stage

 

[Crusty#7]

DEF: B. Goddard, B. Deledio, B. Waters, J. Grimes, N. Suban, B. Lake, M. Buntine (T. Mohr, S. Darley)
MID: S. Pendlebury, G. Ablett jnr, J. Trengove, A. Christensen, A. Gaff, S. Coniglio (A. Morabito, S. Docherty)
RUC: M. Lobbe, M. Jamar (O. Stephenson, A. Pattison)
FWD: L. Franklin, N. Fyfe, D. Zaharakis, D. Martin, J. Brown, I. Callinan, N. Haynes (A. Tomlinson, T. Adams)


Quick team i whacked together, rucks are average, but couldn't bring myself to part ways with 530k for a premium. A lot of hit and miss backs. Anyone else have thoughts?

 

[Keystone agony]

DEF: B. Goddard, B. Deledio, B. Waters, J. Grimes, N. Suban, B. Lake, M. Buntine (T. Mohr, S. Darley)
MID: S. Pendlebury, G. Ablett jnr, J. Trengove, A. Christensen, A. Gaff, S. Coniglio (A. Morabito, S. Docherty)
RUC: M. Lobbe, M. Jamar (O. Stephenson, A. Pattison)
FWD: L. Franklin, N. Fyfe, D. Zaharakis, D. Martin, J. Brown, I. Callinan, N. Haynes (A. Tomlinson, T. Adams)


Quick team i whacked together, rucks are average, but couldn't bring myself to part ways with 530k for a premium. A lot of hit and miss backs. Anyone else have thoughts?

Some really interesting picks in that lot (Bolded above)

Can Gaff hit keeper numbers? yeh i reckon he could go close
Will Trengove well i thought he would explode home last year and he did okay towards the back end, but i think he will really start to come into his own. I was gonna trade him in about R14 last year as a unique premium, glad i didnt.

Christenson he was an immediate pick for me when i looked at the forwards but than i couldnt squeeze him in with Martin, Robinson, Lewis, Zaka, Fyfe, Buddy, Beams, Buddy ect being forwards.

I dont know what your theory is with the rucks i think you could only pick one of Jamar or Lobbe, not both. Both still remian very interesting. Jamar slowed down with the emergence of Martin and probably will get even less time with Clark even though he has been stated to be a full forward only. Lobbe looks maybe the better pick right now, number 1 ruck - yes ahead of Renouf i would think and he showed great scoring signs last year. But Renouf will limit his game time.

Waters and Grimes? would be a miracle if both were picked from the start and both didnt get a 3 week injury during that time. I think you would have to go in the mindset that only 1 will be a keeper if not one because they simply may not score well enough.

Suban love the pick i will be looking to squeeze him in, if i can. Role is important with him and how the coach likes him in Lyon. Hes a little over zealous sometimes and gets hot headed something that Lyon doesnt really like that much, but than Lyon may see plenty of untapped potential in him.

 

[Crusty#7]

I think Gaff could really explode. I really do like him. I thought the same with trengove last year so my selection is more in expectation that he will develop into a premium.

Yeah hearing you loud and clear tith Christensen, he was just a cheaper option and i was strapped for cash.

I really dont know what to do with my rucks. Thinking maybe Kruezer instead? Thoughts?

Hmmm that is a very valid point you make mate. Grimes has a higher roof IMO, when he is good he is a DT superstar. Mops up everything.
I have always been a fan of Suban, he's just nevedr really cemented his spot and been able to prosper.

Obviously this team will change dramatically before the season starts, but thank you for your theories.

 

[Keystone agony]

Are guys like Gaff who are priced at 60~ avg and avg 90-95 in the mids worth it?

Its a tough one, it means an upgrade, as i think we are at a point where a midfield keeper is now a 105 avg.

But a player like Gaff allows you to trade him last and potentially trade him upto a 120 avg player (Ablett/Swan/Pendles/Boyd ect) and it becomes a true upgrade, increasing PPW by around 25-30

 

[dazbroncos]

My first crack...
Not sure about how this team flies with the byes etc..72 k left over...
Thoughts and comments appreciated.

Defenders
Brendon Goddard [STK] [MID] Corey Enright [GEE] Jack Grimes [MEL]
Brian Lake [WBD] Shaun McKernan [ADE] [FWD] Phil Davis [GWS]Matthew Buntine [GWS]
Billie Smedts [GEE] [FWD]Beau Wilkes [STK]

Midfielders
Gary Ablett [GCS] Joel Selwood [GEE] Scott Thompson [ADE]
Brett Deledio [RIC] [DEF]Patrick Dangerfield [ADE] [FWD]Stephen Coniglio [GWS]
Dylan Shiel [GWS] Dayne Zorko [BRL] [FWD]

Rucks
Shane Mumford [SYD] Zachary Smith [GCS]
Jonathan Giles [GWS] Orren Stephensen [GEE]

Forwards
Lance Franklin [HAW] Dustin Martin [RIC] [MID]Steele Sidebottom [COL] [MID]
Allen Christensen [GEE] [MID] Tom J. Lynch [GCS] Jason Porplyzia [ADE] Adam Tomlinson [GWS] [DEF]
Ahmed Saad [STK] Shane Kersten [GEE]

Have at it...!

 

[longytap]

My first crack...
Not sure about how this team flies with the byes etc..72 k left over...
Thoughts and comments appreciated.

Defenders
Brendon Goddard [STK] [MID] Corey Enright [GEE] Jack Grimes [MEL]
Brian Lake [WBD] Shaun McKernan [ADE] [FWD] Phil Davis [GWS]Matthew Buntine [GWS]
Billie Smedts [GEE] [FWD]Beau Wilkes [STK]

Midfielders
Gary Ablett [GCS] Joel Selwood [GEE] Scott Thompson [ADE]
Brett Deledio [RIC] [DEF]Patrick Dangerfield [ADE] [FWD]Stephen Coniglio [GWS]
Dylan Shiel [GWS] Dayne Zorko [BRL] [FWD]

Rucks
Shane Mumford [SYD] Zachary Smith [GCS]
Jonathan Giles [GWS] Orren Stephensen [GEE]

Forwards
Lance Franklin [HAW] Dustin Martin [RIC] [MID]Steele Sidebottom [COL] [MID]
Allen Christensen [GEE] [MID] Tom J. Lynch [GCS] Jason Porplyzia [ADE] Adam Tomlinson [GWS] [DEF]
Ahmed Saad [STK] Shane Kersten [GEE]

Have at it...!

Not bad,a few question marks in likes of Mckernan,Lynch and Phil Davis. They are all young key position guys who i would not expect to score well (or at least consistantly) at this stage of there careers. Plenty of better options in that price range and even cheaper. Morris,Spurr,Ellis, L. Thompson(ADE),M Clarke.
Just my two bobs worth?

 

[THE THIN MAN]

He is my draft, dependant on how the rookies go...


DEF: B. Goddard, B. Deledio, J. Adcock, J. Grimes, N. Grima, R. Conca, M. Clarke (B. Ellis, B. Smedts)
MID: G. Ablett jnr, J. Selwood, L. Montagna, N. van Berlo, M. Barlow, D. Shiel (K. Stevens, T. Mitchell)
RUC: B. McEvoy, S. Jacobs (J. Giles, O. Stephenson)
FWD: D. Martin, J. Lewis, R. Gray, A. Christensen, J. Porplyzia, T. Walsh, D. Zorko (A. Treloar, S. Rowe)
CASH LEFT: $78,200

Another strategy is move S.Rowe into the ruck to replace B.McEvoy and upgrade a forward...

 

[seagrim_]

bonzai sushi Fanplanner squad in the Dream Team competition coached by tomhommus. Salary cap left: $4,600.

Brendon Goddard, Corey Enright, Brett Deledio, Grant Birchall, Ryan Hargrave, Sam Docherty, Steven Morris
Will Sierakowski, Beau Wilkes

Dane Swan, Gary Ablett jnr, Matt Priddis, Michael Barlow, Dylan Shiel, Dayne Zorko
James McDonald, Tom Mitchell

Aaron Sandilands, Matthew Leuenberger
Jonathan Giles, Orren Stephenson

Lance Franklin, Adam Goodes, David Zaharakis, Dustin Martin, Jonathan Brown, Darren Pfeiffer, Adam Treloar
Sam Rowe, Matthew Panos

 

[Hank93]

Team Name: Crippled Coach
Defenders: Goddard, Carrazzo, Deledio, H Shaw, B Ellis, Mohr, Spur
L Brown, Wilkes

Mids: G Ablett, Rockliff, J Selwood, Redden, M Barlow, Zorko
Shiel, T Mitchell

Rucks: Leuenberger, McEvoy
Giles, Stephenson

Forwards: Fyfe, D Martin, Zaharakis, Dangerfield, Porplyzia, Pfeiffer, Smedts
Treloar, Rowe

Cash Left: $13,100

Haven't really thought about the byes in this team, so it could changed based on them (e.g. Too many Lions)

Comments appreciated guys

 

[seagrim_]

Team Name: Crippled Coach
Defenders: Goddard, Carrazzo, Deledio, H Shaw, B Ellis, Mohr, Spur
L Brown, Wilkes

Mids: G Ablett, Rockliff, J Selwood, Redden, M Barlow, Zorko
Shiel, T Mitchell

Rucks: Leuenberger, McEvoy
Giles, Stephenson

Forwards: Fyfe, D Martin, Zaharakis, Dangerfield, Porplyzia, Pfeiffer, Smedts
Treloar, Rowe

Cash Left: $13,100

Haven't really thought about the byes in this team, so it could changed based on them (e.g. Too many Lions)

Comments appreciated guys

A nice team. different from the structure of most (3 rookies in the back) but loaded in the midfield. my only problem is that i dont think that there is enough depth in the backs to play 3 rooks starting. I think there is that depth in the midfield and perhaps forward line however.

If you pick Carazzo you have to be prepared for an infuriating year. will score 140 one week, then forward tag the next and notch up 50. I'll be staying away.

Heath Shaw im also weary of, given the fact that last year he was released from the backlines to the wing due to the presence of davis as a BP distributor. Without him there could see Heath drop back deeper in defence and see those 50s and 60s we have become so accustomed to.

I like the non selection of swan, although if you dont have him in your team at some stage during the year you wont be as successful. upgrade target. also like the selection of both selwood and redden, quite unique from other teams and should churn out big scores. might want to think about playing 2 rookies in the midfield though and upgrade a defense rookie. just a thought

will be staying away from porps because his shoulder is held together with paddlepop sticks and sellotape, at 98K he was perhaps worth the risk but not at 200K. dangerfield is an unknown quantity, will ahve to see how he fares under sanderson, but he should improve. how much he will improve remains to be seen.

Hope this helps!

 

[Keystone agony]

I think the reason maybe a few teams inclusing the one above have a few rookies in the backs is because of the lack of standout premium/midprice options. You have Goddard and Deledio which are basically locks and thats about it.

In the forward you have an abundance of good forward/centre options who are young on the improve Fyfe, Zaha, Beams, Sidey, Lewis, Martin, Robinson ect ect You also have some good midprice forwards and midprice mids. People usually dont pick the midprice mids because they need to avg 100+ for them not to have a trade used on them (Gaff, Swallow, Cotchin, Trengove, Scully ect). In the forwards you have options like Dangerfield, Brown, Porpz, Christenson, Duncan, Ballantyne, J.Riewoldt, Watts ect which from a quick look, look like options to consider. So not alot of room for rookies in the forwards, which is okay because i rate the rookies in the forwards less than that of other positions including the backs.

The backline has some good rookies without seeing the NAB and hearing more on preseasons but i reckon L.Brown, Smedts, Morris, Ellis, Wilkes are players that have all been picked to fill specific roles for there teams. Smedts already on the list has had 4-5 experience players retire and is a gun, so should get a gig with those players out and also Menzel injured.

 

[longytap]

I think the reason maybe a few teams inclusing the one above have a few rookies in the backs is because of the lack of standout premium/midprice options. You have Goddard and Deledio which are basically locks and thats about it.

In the forward you have an abundance of good forward/centre options who are young on the improve Fyfe, Zaha, Beams, Sidey, Lewis, Martin, Robinson ect ect You also have some good midprice forwards and midprice mids. People usually dont pick the midprice mids because they need to avg 100+ for them not to have a trade used on them (Gaff, Swallow, Cotchin, Trengove, Scully ect). In the forwards you have options like Dangerfield, Brown, Porpz, Christenson, Duncan, Ballantyne, J.Riewoldt, Watts ect which from a quick look, look like options to consider. So not alot of room for rookies in the forwards, which is okay because i rate the rookies in the forwards less than that of other positions including the backs.

The backline has some good rookies without seeing the NAB and hearing more on preseasons but i reckon L.Brown, Smedts, Morris, Ellis, Wilkes are players that have all been picked to fill specific roles for there teams. Smedts already on the list has had 4-5 experience players retire and is a gun, so should get a gig with those players out and also Menzel injured.

Totally agree, i will be running a similar backline with Goddard,Delidio, maybe Scotland and then just load up on the value/rookie/mature age types.
Also gives you an opportunity to see some exposed form/role of players like Suckling,Birchall,Shaw,Grimes,Gilbert,Duffield,Broughton etc, before commiting.

 

[Hank93]

A nice team. different from the structure of most (3 rookies in the back) but loaded in the midfield. my only problem is that i dont think that there is enough depth in the backs to play 3 rooks starting. I think there is that depth in the midfield and perhaps forward line however.

If you pick Carazzo you have to be prepared for an infuriating year. will score 140 one week, then forward tag the next and notch up 50. I'll be staying away.

Heath Shaw im also weary of, given the fact that last year he was released from the backlines to the wing due to the presence of davis as a BP distributor. Without him there could see Heath drop back deeper in defence and see those 50s and 60s we have become so accustomed to.

I like the non selection of swan, although if you dont have him in your team at some stage during the year you wont be as successful. upgrade target. also like the selection of both selwood and redden, quite unique from other teams and should churn out big scores. might want to think about playing 2 rookies in the midfield though and upgrade a defense rookie. just a thought

will be staying away from porps because his shoulder is held together with paddlepop sticks and sellotape, at 98K he was perhaps worth the risk but not at 200K. dangerfield is an unknown quantity, will ahve to see how he fares under sanderson, but he should improve. how much he will improve remains to be seen.

Hope this helps!

I really want to keep Selwood and Redden in my team. I can't see Redden's average dropping below 109. His disposal output is only going to increase and his tackle count will still remain the same. Selwood is one of the premier mids in the comp and should be averaging more than 109 IMO.

Going to wait for Swan and Pendles to "drop" in price.

I agree about Porps, but even at 200k it's good value. Dangerfield has got explode sometime, and midfield time has been mentioned by Sando. Mid/Fwd status makes it more tempting.

In another sample I downgraded one of my mids abd upgraded Kerridge to Sidebottom.

Rowe replaced Stephenson as my 2nd rookie Ruck.

Ellis, Mohr, Wilkes, Spurr and L Brown will all have a permanent place in their respective sides IMO.

Shaw is their to limit the damage from the R13 bye. Van Berlo also a possibility as a mid price midfielder.

Thanks mate

 

[Keystone agony]

Dont mind the team at all Hdecure. Bit different aswell risking a few unique midprices which i like.

Unsure about Spurr having a permanent spot, i mean i havnt really watched him and dont know how his preseason is going but Fremantle have a very good list/depth that will mean he has to really earn his spot every week if he does even play.

No Stehenson? now thats risky

 

[Hank93]

Dont mind the team at all Hdecure. Bit different aswell risking a few unique midprices which i like.

Unsure about Spurr having a permanent spot, i mean i havnt really watched him and dont know how his preseason is going but Fremantle have a very good list/depth that will mean he has to really earn his spot every week if he does even play.

No Stehenson? now thats risky

With the new DPP trading rules, I prob don't need Rowe in the ruck. Rowe can go back into the forwards when Rnd 1 comes around. Stephenson is lock material most likely.

Spur is a better player than Lower IMO. Should be in their starting team. Lower was drafted as a rookie, and was in their side all year.

 

[Bluetiger]

DEF: Scotland, Goddard, Deledio, Broughton, Conca, Ellis, Spurr
(emerg: Smedts, Luke Brown)

MID: Swan, Pendlebury, Boyd, Ablett, Sheil, Grigg
(emerg: Mitchell, Treloar)

RUC: Sandilands, McEvoy
(emerg: Giles, Stephenson)

FWD: Franklin, Fyfe, Martin, J.Brown, Porplyzia, Saad, Walsh
(emerg: Cameron, Zorko)

Cash Left: $4700

Not sold on the rookies, but fairly happy with the others, and the bye situation. Need to watch NAB cup and monitor bye clashes.

 

[Drazsyker]

Drazsyker Fanplanner squad in the Dream Team competition coached by Drazsyker. Salary cap left: $40,100.

Brian Lake, Brendon Goddard, Brett Deledio, Jack Grimes, Greg Broughton, Nathan Blee, Lee Spurr
Billie Smedts, Luke Brown

Dane Swan, Koby Stevens, Darren Pfeiffer, Michael Barlow, Scott Thompson, Jack Trengove
James McDonald, Sam Docherty

Matthew Leuenberger, Shane Mumford
Jonathan Giles, Orren Stephenson

Steve Johnson, Lance Franklin, Dustin Martin, Steele Sidebottom, Ahmed Saad, Nathan Fyfe, Tommy Walsh
Dayne Zorko, Jeremy Cameron


About my tenth draft, this one is looking pretty good though! Byes are a bit of a problem but I think I can get through them. Hopefully.

 

[huggy_b]

Spur is a better player than Lower IMO. Should be in their starting team. Lower was drafted as a rookie, and was in their side all year.

Different coach - as we all know Lyon has a track record of not playing rookies or kids. Spur will be pushing s**t uphill to get a spot.

 

[Latro]

Spur is not a kid though he is in his 20's.

I dont know why so many teams have Fyfe he is fully priced and has not really started preseason training I think Pav is a much better option.

 

[barone]

hi everyone,

dont be to harsh on my side. i love dt very competitive with it highest ive finished is 6th overall and a couple top 50s, last 2 years the competitors have improved alot though so yeah. anyway my team is.

Goddard, Carrazzo, Deledio, Grimes, Burgoyne, Lake, Morris (hombsch, wilkes)

Swan, Ablett, Mitchell, Murphy, Koby Stevens, Sheil (Zorko, James Mcdonald)

Sandilands, Giles (Stephenson, Pattison)

Goodes, Robinson, Martin, Sidebottom, Green, Byrnes, Treloar (Achee, Rowe)

bout 10,000 left over. what you think? i try to general select all my premium players in from top 4 sides. especially these days with the top sides over possessing the pill a lot.

 

[Hank93]

Different coach - as we all know Lyon has a track record of not playing rookies or kids. Spur will be pushing s**t uphill to get a spot.

Spur is not a kid though he is in his 20's.

I dont know why so many teams have Fyfe he is fully priced and has not really started preseason training I think Pav is a much better option.

DOB: 27th of July, 1987.

 

[Shane Hird]

No one is picking Watson....


Winderlich is damn cheap too...better than a rookie!