2015 SC NAB Challenge Thread

[TheOz]

I'm starting to wonder why I have Swan when I can have somebody like Steven, Neale or Swallow.
Let's face it, Swan will either scrub it up again and average 85-90, or he'll be good and go 95-102, he will not go 110+ again, if people are expecting that you should jump off
Forward rookies helps this

Swan is a forward this year thats why.

 

[bato]

Not harsh at all. He didn't even know what color the football was today.

It is harsh when he was played in defence for the first 15 minutes of the match, went touchless, and then finally got involved with his first passage of play which was a goal assist. 5 minutes later, he lays a tackle which causes a turnover and an eventual goal for Collingwood.

Just wasn't Collingwood's day right from the start. Karnezis was one of them that struggled. I'm not writing him off at that price though. Will definitely debut for Coll in round one. His versatility will at least push him ahead of a few others.

 

[Great 2008]

I already have A Swallow and he is a massive must have at 500k.

I have had Judd/Swallow/Steven revolving door through my M5. Have Swallow atm. Would love the cash for a speculative on Judd but wont be able to swing it.

 

[stevebbb]

If you're picking him in your midfield you should jump off

Swan is a forward this year thats why.

What I'm saying is I'd rather take a good, young mid who could go 110+ than a fat and lazy 31 year old who will not average much over 100 even if he has a great season

More forward rookies to choose from as well

 

[dumb]

I can see what you are saying but every player is capable of a 70 every now and then no matter what their value ( Besides Gazza!! ). If Judd remains injury free i cannot see a better 486k player with the upside he has.

could be one in his own team... curnow. $468k. averaged 101 in the first 5 rounds last year before breaking his leg. potential to be the carrazzo-type ball-winning tagger.
so far this preseason -
WC - 121/%84 TOG
COLL - 86/%90 TOG

 

[TheOz]

What I'm saying is I'd rather take a good, young mid who could go 110+ than a fat and lazy 31 year old who will not average much over 100 even if he has a great season

More forward rookies to choose from as well

I dont understand your reasoning, he's a forward, you can still select your potential 110 mid.

 

[stevebbb]

I dont understand your reasoning, he's a forward, you can still select your potential 110 mid.

My last premium spot in my side, currently Swan in fwd, thinking it would be better as a mid

Curious, what do you guys think Swan will average? Top 10 fwd?

 

[SnappyHappy]

My last premium spot in my side, currently Swan in fwd, thinking it would be better as a mid

Curious, what do you guys think Swan will average? Top 10 fwd?

He averaged 117 in 2013 so I think he could certainly get back to 110.

 

[Jiska]

My last premium spot in my side, currently Swan in fwd, thinking it would be better as a mid

Curious, what do you guys think Swan will average? Top 10 fwd?

I'm taking Swan as a mid too. So many forward rookie options as this stage. Can upgrade one to a mid and swing Swan forward later.

 

[bato]

Fellas, Ablett and O'Meara not taking part in final NAB game. Both in doubt for round one.

- Herald Sun

 

[Hairy Lager]

I'm taking Swan as a mid too. So many forward rookie options as this stage. Can upgrade one to a mid and swing Swan forward later.

Yeap, I have done that with Deledio and I was tossing up to do it with Martin or Swan also but a 2 premo the rest rookies structure just looked so wrong. I will stick with a 2/1/5 setup. Probably better options in the mids for cash generation, will have to wait and see.

 

[Jiska]

Fellas, Ablett and O'Meara not taking part in final NAB game. Both in doubt for round one.

- Courier Mail

If GAJ doesn't start Round 1, do we do something drastic like start Pendles, leave 50k in the bank and sideways to GAJ in Round 2 or 3 when he's rolled out?

Thinking overall rank obviously.

 

[bato]

If GAJ doesn't start Round 1, do we do something drastic like start Pendles, leave 50k in the bank and sideways to GAJ in Round 2 or 3 when he's rolled out?

Thinking overall rank obviously.

Even then...

Suns sound intent on giving him the maximum amount of time to recover. Even the best players are cautious/rusty when they come back from a big injury. Might take him a while to start dominating.

 

[TheOz]

If GAJ doesn't start Round 1, do we do something drastic like start Pendles, leave 50k in the bank and sideways to GAJ in Round 2 or 3 when he's rolled out?

Thinking overall rank obviously.

Trade gaj in for who, Pendles? Why would you spend so much on a player to just trade him out 2 weeks later? Either start with gaj or don't.

 

[Krujan]

Trade gaj in for who, Pendles? Why would you spend so much on a player to just trade him out 2 weeks later? Either start with gaj or don't.

I actually hope that GAJ isn't named for Rd1 & 70%+ don't select him with the thought that they will trade him in later when his price drops, but as we know that's easier said than done.

I have no problem benching GAJ for Rd1, then putting the C/VC on him in Rd2, even if he's underdone.

 

[TheOz]

I actually hope that GAJ isn't named for Rd1 & 70%+ don't select him with the thought that they will trade him in later when his price drops, but as we know that's easier said than done.

I have no problem benching GAJ for Rd1, then putting the C/VC on him in Rd2, even if he's underdone.

And if he isnt ready until round 3 or 4 or 5?

 

[Krujan]

And if he isnt ready until round 3 or 4 or 5?

Well, obviously, there lies the risk. But that's a risk I'm willing to take. The more people who believe that it will be rd's 3-5 the better. I'll back him in to play Rd2 if he isn't ready for Rd1 though.

 

[karaoke]

Well, obviously, there lies the risk. But that's a risk I'm willing to take. The more people who believe that it will be rd's 3-5 the better. I'll back him in to play Rd2 if he isn't ready for Rd1 though.

If he's been recovering for 6 mths though, what's one more week going to do?

More to it IMO.

 

[SureBuddy]

Well, obviously, there lies the risk. But that's a risk I'm willing to take. The more people who believe that it will be rd's 3-5 the better. I'll back him in to play Rd2 if he isn't ready for Rd1 though.

If he does not start round 1 mate, there is certainly no guarantees he starts round 2. Remember Beams from 2 years ago? I still remember there were a couple of decent players on here in our Tragics league who started with him because there were talks it was only going to be 1-2 weeks.... Then look what happened! Also if he plays round 2, but is underdone, do not be surprised if he is the sub. You can't forget that they play Melb and Saints round 1 and 2. That is the perfect opportunity for GC to rest Gazza and bring him back against Geelong.

I would actually love if Gaz is not ready by round 1, would make SC extremely more interesting! Misses round 1, sub round 2, drops a shit ton of money and we can grab him sub 100k in round 4!

 

[Krujan]

If he does not start round 1 mate, there is certainly no guarantees he starts round 2. Remember Beams from 2 years ago? I still remember there were a couple of decent players on here in our Tragics league who started with him because there were talks it was only going to be 1-2 weeks.... Then look what happened! Also if he plays round 2, but is underdone, do not be surprised if he is the sub. You can't forget that they play Melb and Saints round 1 and 2. That is the perfect opportunity for GC to rest Gazza and bring him back against Geelong.

I would actually love if Gaz is not ready by round 1, would make SC extremely more interesting! Misses round 1, sub round 2, drops a shit ton of money and we can grab him sub 100k in round 4!

GCS Rd1 clash against the Dees at the MCG is no gimme game. Especially if JOM isn't ready either. + Lynch suspended.

 

[Sydney Kicker]

What I'm saying is I'd rather take a good, young mid who could go 110+ than a fat and lazy 31 year old who will not average much over 100 even if he has a great season

More forward rookies to choose from as well

Fat and lazy is a bit harsh I think. Has been one of the Pies best for quite a few years, busts a gut during games and was honest enough to admit he was poor last year. I reckon he has a fair bit of pride and while he won't be pumping out 120+ each week he'll certainly score enough to justify a starting Fow spot by years end. Age brings wisdom and he'll be training smart and preparing himself well for the season.

There is value in Judd, Steven etc but I'm expecting they will be just 5-10 points off averaging enough to be Mid keepers at the end of the year.

 

[Sydney Kicker]

If he does not start round 1 mate, there is certainly no guarantees he starts round 2. Remember Beams from 2 years ago? I still remember there were a couple of decent players on here in our Tragics league who started with him because there were talks it was only going to be 1-2 weeks.... Then look what happened! Also if he plays round 2, but is underdone, do not be surprised if he is the sub. You can't forget that they play Melb and Saints round 1 and 2. That is the perfect opportunity for GC to rest Gazza and bring him back against Geelong.

I would actually love if Gaz is not ready by round 1, would make SC extremely more interesting! Misses round 1, sub round 2, drops a shit ton of money and we can grab him sub 100k in round 4!

I think it would be better if he plays 40% of the game in the last NAB and wanders around gets a little bit of the ball but avoids the rough stuff as much as possible. Then you have a much more interesting scenario - massive risk if you start with him, massive risk if you don't.

 

[SureBuddy]

GCS Rd1 clash against the Dees at the MCG is no gimme game. Especially if JOM isn't ready either. + Lynch suspended.

Really? I think it is, maybe not a walk in the park, but should still get the win relatively comfortably.

 

[Krujan]

Hawks going in with their Rd1 team Vs Saints in NAB3 could be a record winning margin for a practice match. http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-17/teams-named-saints-v-hawks

 

[Feerits Elf]

This just in: Hawks going in with their Rd1 team Vs Saints in NAB3 might not be a record winning margin for a practice match.