2014 SC Midfield Structure

[DOG GOD]

A lot of sides I see are either 406 or 505 midfield, so it's a bit of a jump to go to a 109 or 208 structure,

Perhaps the 'middle ground' of 307 or 217 might be worth considering, which basically becomes a hybrid of what most are doing and what you are thinking of doing,

If your midfield-lite strategy doesn't work out, your not that far behind that a few correctional trades can't fix,

Yet, could be just enough in front to give you an edge, if all goes to plan,

Good luck,

Thanks mate..I'll be glad when it starts. Might tinker a little, but I personally think this is the year to grab as many "rookie priced mids" as possible, as they are the ones most likely to rise in price quicker....and ofcourse I need the likes of pendles, swam, selwood, Cotchin, Watson etc to have bad starts to the year and DROP!!!

All the best to you as well.

 

[Danco]

My Midfield (with 375K left over)
Ablett, Beams, Murphy, Michie, Tyson, Polec, Ellis, Dunstan with Crouch and Aish on the bench.

Risky, but could make me a lot of coin.

I was toying with something like this also. Contemplated Thomas instead of Murphy for even more coin. But will probably end up Murphy > Rock/Liba.

 

[Double the Fist]

I was toying with something like this also. Contemplated Thomas instead of Murphy for even more coin. But will probably end up Murphy > Rock/Liba.

No guts no glory.

 

[Danco]

No guts no glory.

At the end of the day it's only a game.... right?

 

[smokie]

I think what also needs to be noted is that are the back and fwd premos locks. Quite a few have serious quesion marks over them (age, consistentcy and new role). There are more mids that are 'safer bets'. So by going a weak midfield, you not only risk missing out on early points/win, is going to cost more to get the premo mids in (more consistent) and placing your faith in many bks and fwds that are not locks. I think really there are only 2-4 'clear locks' in fwd and bck

 

[timtamWB]

I think what also needs to be noted is that are the back and fwd premos locks. Quite a few have serious quesion marks over them (age, consistentcy and new role). There are more mids that are 'safer bets'. So by going a weak midfield, you not only risk missing out on early points/win, is going to cost more to get the premo mids in (more consistent) and placing your faith in many bks and fwds that are not locks. I think really there are only 2-4 'clear locks' in fwd and bck

There's also the fact that on average, the midfield premos average 5-10 points more than the forward/back premos.

 

[Jiska]

At the end of the day it's only a game.... right?

No. Wrong.

 

[Lockyer24]

I've gone
Ablett-Pendles-Murphy-Beams
Duncan-D Thomas-Dunstan-Polec
Tyson-Ellis

Queries in red. Duncan is the more left field one I'm very keen on.

 

[TBellicious]

My midfield currently.

Should i downgrade either LIBBA or BEAMS to AISH????/

Would love to know all your thoughts. What is the general feeling here 3-0-7 or 4-0-6?

Remember, it's a marathon not a sprint

 

[GOAUS!]

My midfield currently.

Should i downgrade either LIBBA or BEAMS to AISH????/

Would love to know all your thoughts. What is the general feeling here 3-0-7 or 4-0-6?

Remember, it's a marathon not a sprint

4-0-6. I even think that's too light.

 

[manboob]

Just because you've only seen white swans, doesn't mean there aren't black swans!

Disagree but I gave you a like for the Mill reference.

 

[manboob]

4-0-6. I even think that's too light.

Im going something similar - but I have 4 other premo mids. 2 back and 2 forward. So the points will be generated and if it all goes Pete Tong I can do some creative accounting and move them into the midfield but I'd be surprised if it comes to that.

 

[Judd_Magic]

The more and more I look at my team (and believe me I have looked at it alot) I am warming to the 3 premo mid structure (Ablett, Watson, Beams)

Team just seems way more balanced everywhere as I can now have Higgins at F6 and don't have to rely on Rohan or McDonough who might be the sub.

Also allows me 4 premos at D1-D4 (Webster and McDonald D5-D6) and F1-F4 (Caddy and Higgins F5 and F6)

I can also slot in Minson or Goldstein as set and forget R1 with Sandilands at R2.

Only 2 upgrades up back and forward and 6 in the mids to do.

I predict all the mid rookies I have like Tyson, Mitchie, Aish, Ellis, Polec, Crouch and Dunstan should have all gone up significantly by the bye rounds where I can quickly get to fallen mid premos in within quick succession such as Selwood who might start off slow for example.

 

[Test Tickle]

The more and more I look at my team (and believe me I have looked at it alot) I am warming to the 3 premo mid structure (Ablett, Watson, Beams)

Team just seems way more balanced everywhere as I can now have Higgins at F6 and don't have to rely on Rohan or McDonough who might be the sub.

Also allows me 4 premos at D1-D4 (Webster and McDonald D5-D6) and F1-F4 (Caddy and Higgins F5 and F6)

I can also slot in Minson or Goldstein as set and forget R1 with Sandilands at R2.

Only 2 upgrades up back and forward and 6 in the mids to do.

I predict all the mid rookies I have like Tyson, Mitchie, Aish, Ellis, Polec, Crouch and Dunstan should have all gone up significantly by the bye rounds where I can quickly get to fallen mid premos in within quick succession such as Selwood who might start off slow for example.

ahh youve seen the light, join the club JM, there's not many of us in here.

 

[Deliverance]

Ready to get slammed for this, but I really want a different SC experience this year, so i'm pretty set with:
Watson, Cotchin, JPK, Beams, Thomas, Tyson, Polec, Ellis (Dunstan, Crouch) Hoping the first four can all go 120+

 

[manboob]

Deliverance aside I assume everyone has Ablett this year?

 

[Judd_Magic]

ahh youve seen the light, join the club JM, there's not many of us in here.

Hah!

Yeah I think I'm liking it the more and more I look at it.

This setup also allows you to have every single prominant midfield rookie such as the ones I listed before who will score better than McDonut, Rohan, Langdon, Cameron, Clurey, Langford and all have way better job security too and not prone to be a sub risk.

 

[Jiska]

The more and more I look at my team (and believe me I have looked at it alot) I am warming to the 3 premo mid structure (Ablett, Watson, Beams)

Team just seems way more balanced everywhere as I can now have Higgins at F6 and don't have to rely on Rohan or McDonough who might be the sub.

Also allows me 4 premos at D1-D4 (Webster and McDonald D5-D6) and F1-F4 (Caddy and Higgins F5 and F6)

I can also slot in Minson or Goldstein as set and forget R1 with Sandilands at R2.

Only 2 upgrades up back and forward and 6 in the mids to do.

I predict all the mid rookies I have like Tyson, Mitchie, Aish, Ellis, Polec, Crouch and Dunstan should have all gone up significantly by the bye rounds where I can quickly get to fallen mid premos in within quick succession such as Selwood who might start off slow for example.

I think 4-0-6 is a lot better balanced tbh. Glad to see you're coming around on structure tho

 

[TheOz]

The more and more I look at my team (and believe me I have looked at it alot) I am warming to the 3 premo mid structure (Ablett, Watson, Beams)

Team just seems way more balanced everywhere as I can now have Higgins at F6 and don't have to rely on Rohan or McDonough who might be the sub.

Also allows me 4 premos at D1-D4 (Webster and McDonald D5-D6) and F1-F4 (Caddy and Higgins F5 and F6)

I can also slot in Minson or Goldstein as set and forget R1 with Sandilands at R2.

Only 2 upgrades up back and forward and 6 in the mids to do.

I predict all the mid rookies I have like Tyson, Mitchie, Aish, Ellis, Polec, Crouch and Dunstan should have all gone up significantly by the bye rounds where I can quickly get to fallen mid premos in within quick succession such as Selwood who might start off slow for example.

I reckon with a 3/0/7 mid setup if you only pick one of GAJ/Pendles, you can squeeze out a 5th premium in either the backs or forwards. I'd be looking at upgrading webster personally however if you're set with him then good stuff.

You still off the Buddy bandwagon? Toss up between him and Pav at this stage for me.

 

[KardiniaPark]

Have I lost my mind ?

Out : Dusty, Hanley, Cunningham
In : Sutcliffe, Murphy, Mitchell

I now have a 505 Midfield, 323 Backs and 422 FWD. I've been trying to find a way to get murphy in for weeks, I probably didn't want to get rid of Dusty but Hanley and Cunningham don't bother me. Very keen on Mitchell and Murphy and sutcliffe could surprise?

My brain hurts.

 

[stevebbb]

dropping down to a 3-0-7 (Libba to Aish) allows me to make the following trades

Caddy to Mitchell F5
Jacobs to Minson R1
Swallow to Malceski/Hibberd D4

very, very, very, very, VERY appealing
hmm

 

[toxic]

Have I lost my mind ?

Out : Dusty, Hanley, Cunningham
In : Sutcliffe, Murphy, Mitchell

I now have a 505 Midfield, 323 Backs and 422 FWD. I've been trying to find a way to get murphy in for weeks, I probably didn't want to get rid of Dusty but Hanley and Cunningham don't bother me. Very keen on Mitchell and Murphy and sutcliffe could surprise?

My brain hurts.

great moves!

 

[toxic]

dropping down to a 3-0-7 (Libba to Aish) allows me to make the following trades

Caddy to Mitchell F5
Jacobs to Minson R1
Swallow to Malceski/Hibberd D4

very, very, very, very, VERY appealing
hmm

how many extra points will you think you'll get?

cad to mitch - +10
spud to willie - +15
swallow to eski/hibs - +10

libba to aish - -30

nett - +5 IMO

 

[BEEG]

I had to put Young in my team if he stays fit he plays every week and should average 75-100

$243,800 is way to cheap

 

[stevebbb]

how many extra points will you think you'll get?

cad to mitch - +10
spud to willie - +15
swallow to eski/hibs - +10

libba to aish - -30

nett - +5 IMO

hmm fair call

lol i've had the same team set for the past week now I'm just looking for anything to change for some reason