Position 2015: Rucks

[DJ75]

A bit of discussion on the whole ruck situation here http://www.unambitiousus.com/sports...015-strategy-revisited-and-ruck-combinations/

 

[CrozaN]

A bit of discussion on the whole ruck situation here http://www.unambitiousus.com/sports...015-strategy-revisited-and-ruck-combinations/

Keystone agony did you write this? Exact word for word copy from what you posted on page 1.

 

[DJ75]

Keystone agony did you write this? Exact word for word copy from what you posted on page 1.

I can confirm that Keystone is one of the three contributors to the article.

Don't worry, it wasn't ripped off! It's not like unambitiousus is owned by Murdoch!!

 

[James LeBron]

Who's worth the money?
Mumford or Nic Nat.

 

[lmach]

Thought you lot might be interested in this tiny bit of research. I was weighing up whether to take Lycett at pick 114 in a draft league because I didn't have a ruck yet. In the games that West Coast played three rucks, Lycett was mostly used forward and didn't score too well despite a decent return of goals. In the games that West Coast played two rucks, his average increased by 43.4 points. However now that Cox has retired, I will be surprised if we see three rucks this year. Combine this with natural progression as a 22-year-old KPP, and I can certainly see him averaging 90+ this season.



Something to think about anyway, particularly if you're in a draft league.

 

[Fatrollo]

Thought you lot might be interested in this tiny bit of research. I was weighing up whether to take Lycett at pick 114 in a draft league because I didn't have a ruck yet. In the games that West Coast played three rucks, Lycett was mostly used forward and didn't score too well despite a decent return of goals. In the games that West Coast played two rucks, his average increased by 43.4 points. However now that Cox has retired, I will be surprised if we see three rucks this year. Combine this with natural progression as a 22-year-old KPP, and I can certainly see him averaging 90+ this season.

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Something to think about anyway, particularly if you're in a draft league.

That's a really interesting set of stats there, as when you do it with Naitanui (excluding the first few games when he was clearly struggling and underdone) he comes out with a similar average as well. As a West Coast supporter, how bad do you think Naitanui's back issues actually are? I'm tempted to perhaps start one - or both - of the West Coast ruckman (particularly given at the moment I have Mumford and Maric pending the ASADA decision).

 

[James LeBron]

Goldstein or Zac Smith

 

[doona]

Goldstein or Zac Smith

I have been debating this. I am always tinkering with my team but currently I have goldy at R2. Set and forget. I see more value in the mids/forwards then the mid price rocks.

 

[Keystone agony]

Goldstein or Zac Smith

Almost impossible to compare the 2

 

[doona]

Almost impossible to compare the 2

Goldy >>>>>>>>>>>>> Smith

Where is it impossible to compare?

It really depends on your structure, what you have to spend.

 

[Keystone agony]

Goldy >>>>>>>>>>>>> Smith

Where is it impossible to compare?

It really depends on your structure, what you have to spend.

You answered your question yourself

 

[Benjodt]

You answered your question yourself

Which premium rucks are you going? I'm going with Mumford. I'm going for overall this year, so is Mummy my man? Or would you put Goldstein, Lobbe, Jacobs ahead of him?
So it's basically Mummy vs Goldstein, and I am going for overall. Thanks

 

[jBondi7]

Who are going to be the most improved rucks this year?

 

[Blue Red and Gold]

I went with Lycett as a forward to give me cover

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Goldstein or Zac Smith

I've gone with both at this stage

Recanted on my NN selection.

 

[Keystone agony]

Doing my head in.

Narrowed down to these
Jamar, Wood, Z.Smith, Mumford, Leuy, Bellchambers, NicNat, Lycett

 

[doona]

Doing my head in.

Narrowed down to these
Jamar, Wood, Z.Smith, Mumford, Leuy, Bellchambers, NicNat, Lycett

Haha, I thought you said you narrowed it down

 

[Keystone agony]

Haha, I thought you said you narrowed it down

Ha yeh i guess not really ha

Still a long list.

 

[lmach]

Naitanui and Bellchambers.

 

[Jessbek]

Doing my head in.

Narrowed down to these
Jamar, Wood, Z.Smith, Mumford, Leuy, Bellchambers, NicNat, Lycett

no Jacobs KA?

 

[James LeBron]

Who are some good rucks for the bench?

 

[Keystone agony]

no Jacobs KA?

Nah never really considered much better value isnt he priced at 97/98 i only see him losing money and avg.

Maric was in my side 40 mins before the game but changed to someone i thinks excellent value and will do well

 

[Keystone agony]

Who are some good rucks for the bench?

A guy from ur team

 

[gronkNation]

Currently going Leuenberger and Smith at ruck. Anyone else now debating Leuenberger vs bellchambers now that leuy named at CHF?

 

[Keystone agony]

Alot went with Smith which i think was a smart move hes struggling against jamar todsy but still might get to 70 just got to hope he doesnt get dropped.

I had Maric aswell 40 mins before lockout and he went on to get 91