Position 2013 Rucks

[Keystone agony]

I think we should know a fair bit after this last NAB game for North.

However i sort of agree Goldy will be played ahead of Currie until form in season proper doesnt warrant selection. Its his position to lose.

However i still think potentially both could be played or maybe even Daw will be played because he has better agility, athletic prowess and more ability forward. Anyway very optimistic.

Hansen has been moved back in the past 2 weeks of Nab maybe a sign they could potentially be giving every though to playing Currie, Goldy, Petrie (even if one starts as the sub) in the same team.

Although playing against collingwood who dont have a heap of talls, i think roos will play smaller first up which again sucks for us.

No Currie/Leuy round 1 changes my entire setup.

 

[swanton]

Hmmm

Heppell ---> Armstrong and Luey ----> Premium

Unless he is averaging 85 when on the bubble, i think i will give Leuy a pass this season

 

[Krujan]

Hmmm

Heppell ---> Armstrong and Luey ----> Premium

Unless he is averaging 85 when on the bubble, i think i will give Leuy a pass this season

I'm already there. Armstrong's pre-season numbers should not be ignored. Should avoid the vest with AJ's LTI (only other player I can think off vying for that spot is Towers and he's been meh so far) Armstrong should be good for at least an 85 average the first 2 rounds. I'm looking at Roughy for R2 ATM to partner Cox with Rowe on the fwd bench.

 

[VSTone]

Unless he is averaging 85 when on the bubble, i think i will give Leuy a pass this season

its starting to look like that...

 

[swanton]

I'm already there. Armstrong's pre-season numbers should not be ignored. Should avoid the vest with AJ's LTI (only other player I can think off vying for that spot is Towers and he's been meh so far) I'm looking at Roughy for R2 ATM to partner Cox with Rowe on the fwd bench.

Keep an eye out for what sydney do this week, with the exception of rohan and AJ, Sydney will be going in with their strongest line-up (including Smith/Mattner/Morton).

If Armstrong avoids the vest(s) (as i think he will, might be biased as i really like him as a player) then he should be alright for the season proper in that regards

 

[Keystone agony]

Keep an eye out for what sydney do this week, with the exception of rohan and AJ, Sydney will be going in with their strongest line-up (including Smith/Mattner/Morton).

If Armstrong avoids the vest(s) (as i think he will, might be biased as i really like him as a player) then he should be alright for the season proper in that regards

They play 24 and they could be of the view that they are still undecided on him so give him the full game. Its not really good signs for him if Smith and Mattner are playing, i mean they still might not be fit enough to play the full game of round 1 but they could replace him very quickly in the best side.

Without Leuy i think ill be going for the Cox/Longer combo seems pretty safe until we know more about Currie. If he starts playing drop Longer to a rookie and upgrade elsewhere.

 

[CrozaN]

I am 90% sold on just starting 2 premo rucks this year.

 

[swanton]

They play 24 and they could be of the view that they are still undecided on him so give him the full game. Its not really good signs for him if Smith and Mattner are playing, i mean they still might not be fit enough to play the full game of round 1 but they could replace him very quickly in the best side.

Without Leuy i think ill be going for the Cox/Longer combo seems pretty safe until we know more about Currie. If he starts playing drop Longer to a rookie and upgrade elsewhere.

We will find out on thursday if Nab 4 is just 22 players or not, anyway with smith and mattner not having much of a pre-season and with us playing GWS and GC the first couple of weeks they along with morton might be better candidates for sub.

Armstring has had a great PS and backed it up with a great Nab Cup, the swans players like the ball in his hands, whenever it was possible to get the ball in his hans the players gave it to him, he also took some kick outs as well.

But i guess we will see

 

[pillager]

I am 90% sold on just starting 2 premo rucks this year.

I am thinking along the same lines.

 

[Keystone agony]

We will find out on thursday if Nab 4 is just 22 players or not, anyway with smith and mattner not having much of a pre-season and with us playing GWS and GC the first couple of weeks they along with morton might be better candidates for sub.

Armstring has had a great PS and backed it up with a great Nab Cup, the swans players like the ball in his hands, whenever it was possible to get the ball in his hans the players gave it to him, he also took some kick outs as well.

But i guess we will see

They have never just played 22 in NAB so it would be a change last year it was 25-26. This year it will be 24 id say.

No doubt im considering Armstrong aswell now that Tambling, Currie, Leuy are all in doubt. Im just not sure what id spend the extra cash on. Yes his PS has been great scoring wise though.

 

[Keystone agony]

I am thinking along the same lines.

Who would be your premiums though Cox + ???

Sandilands was the only other premium i liked.

I guess this week shall tell all

 

[pillager]

Who would be your premiums though Cox + ???

Sandilands was the only other premium i liked.

I guess this week shall tell all

The obvious... Maric.

 

[swanton]

Maic has a very nice ruck setup for him at Richmond

80-85% time in the ruck with Vickery giving him a chop out, and with 5% up forward (based on his 90% tog stat last season)

 

[Keystone agony]

The obvious... Maric.

I really shouldve already known argh "the typical Pillager safe bet" and maybe Jacobs aswell?

 

[pillager]

I really shouldve already known argh "the typical Pillager safe bet" and maybe Jacobs aswell?

I would be more interested in Jenkins than Jacobs.

The safe bet? Dream team is all about mitigating risk while at the same time finding the little gems.

It's a very simple game really.

 

[Keystone agony]

I would be more interested in Jenkins than Jacobs.

The safe bet? Dream team is all about mitigating risk while at the same time finding the little gems.

It's a very simple game really.

I try and find 30 little gems

 

[Krujan]

Maic has a very nice ruck setup for him at Richmond

80-85% time in the ruck with Vickery giving him a chop out, and with 5% up forward (based on his 90% tog stat last season)

I had Marić originally, but IMHO he will get smashed by a Kruezer/Warnock/Hampson triple threat in Rd1, so have gone with Roughy who is up against no one really....

 

[Keystone agony]

I had Marić originally, but IMHO he will get smashed by a Kruezer/Warnock/Hampson triple threat in Rd1, so have gone with Roughy who is up against no one really....

Up against no one? they play the best team from the past 6 years

Surely you are/arent picking someone based on just their first round?

 

[ausbacker]

I had Marić originally, but IMHO he will get smashed by a Kruezer/Warnock/Hampson triple threat in Rd1, so have gone with Roughy who is up against no one really....

I've had the duo of Cox and Ryder from the first formation of my team. Cox was fait accompli where Ryder is in a comfortable position to upgrade if he performs or downgrade if he's not making traction thanks to the potential emergence of Bellchambers.

 

[pillager]

I try and find 30 little gems

I would hardly rate the selection of premiums as finding little gems.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Up against no one? they play the best team from the past 6 years

Surely you are/arent picking someone based on just their first round?

Geelong have no ruckman

 

[Krujan]

Up against no one? they play the best team from the past 6 years

Surely you are/arent picking someone based on just their first round?

Who are Geelongs R1 rucks..Blicavs & Walker LOL?

Yes I am picking Roughy just for Rd1! He becomes SJ in Rd 2

 

[Keystone agony]

I would hardly rate the selection of premiums as finding little gems.

You knew what i meant

Geelong have no ruckman

Still a while to round 1 unsure how they will lineup or who will be ready

 

[Krujan]

Who are Geelongs R1 rucks..Blicavs & Walker LOL?

Yes I am picking Roughy just for Rd1! He becomes SJ in Rd 2

Hello Keystone agony tell me why my logic is so wrong here

 

[CaptScott]

Damn Lueys achilles, its really proving to be his, er... achilles heel

Who are Geelongs R1 rucks..Blicavs & Walker LOL?

Yes I am picking Roughy just for Rd1! He becomes SJ in Rd 2

Sounds good to me, and at the very worst you'll get SJ and a round 1 look at the other premo ruck choices. This 44 trade thing is great!

You knew what i meant

Still a while to round 1 unsure how they will lineup or who will be ready

Vardy?