2016 Forwards

[Krujan]

Enough for him to be SC relevant though? What would he need to score in order to be worthwhile? And will he see enough mid time to get there?
He'll get mid minutes, just not sure enough to score as he would need to. How many team's 6th or 7th best mid averages 95+? Perhaps another way of looking at it. Fair chance we'll all be picking him in the coming years, just not sure it'll be this year for me

I sometimes like to go a year early on a select few.

 

[cdcanman]

I sometimes like to go a year early on a select few.

I've heard that about you...a tendency to go early. Word gets around

 

[stevebbb]

On DeGoey;
I've been considering him for a while, but I keep getting turned off.

Averaged 58 for the year, take out the 4 games he wore the green vest, he averaged 67.
He only had 10 scoring shots all year playing predominantly forward, that's concerning.
I also don't think his ceiling is very high.

At $318k he could be good, it all depends on your expectations.

He'll average 74-82 imo

 

[Flandersss]

On DeGoey;
I've been considering him for a while, but I keep getting turned off.

Averaged 58 for the year, take out the 4 games he wore the green vest, he averaged 67.
He only had 10 scoring shots all year playing predominantly forward, that's concerning.
I also don't think his ceiling is very high.

At $318k he could be good, it all depends on your expectations.

He'll average 74-82 imo

Nakia will average that.

Pass.

 

[cdcanman]

Nakia will average that.

Pass.

Agreed. A few cheaper options that will likely match or better his scoring output. Simpkin is roughly 100k cheaper. Wells, Anderson, Duggan, Milera, Cockatoo...

 

[Super Hans]

Reasons not to pick DeGoey:
Pendlebury
Treleor
Sidebottom
Swan
Adams
Crisp
Greenwood
Blair

Kid has all the talent to be a very good SC pick. Just not sure he'll get the opportunity to be so this year.

I think De Goey will already be a better player than someone like Allen Christensen and he averages 85-95 in a stacked Geelong midfield. If he's good enough he'll score well regardless of whose around him.

 

[Super Hans]

Agreed. A few cheaper options that will likely match or better his scoring output. Simpkin is roughly 100k cheaper. Wells, Anderson, Duggan, Milera, Cockatoo...

I think Simpkin is the only one of these who will average more than De Goey.

 

[NT.Thunder]

NT.Thunder thoughts on him?

Sorry for the late reply.

Killed the intraclub and looked really good. Fit, hungry and ready to take it to another level.

However - there is competition for spots, especially in the midfield. Pendles, Treloar, Sidebottom, Adams, Crisp, Swan, Greenwood, Broomhead, Aish and McCaffer all have the potential to lock down or rotate through the midfield. If DeGoey shows signs of being an effective HFF, he may even spend more time there which will stall his progress (SC scoring) anyway.

Second year blues maybe, we'll see, but he looks very good at the moment but awkward price for someone who may be dropped after a couple of bad games with others knocking. There's also very little chance he becomes a keeper.

 

[Keg on legs]

I think Simpkin is the only one of these who will average more than De Goey.

I'm keen to get a look at Simpkin. Could be a real good value option.

 

[spangleduck]

I don't mind the idea of having Tippett as R2 and not starting Goldy. When Goldy drops, you can swing Tippett up forward and pounce. Then you get the ruck cover bonus!

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

I don't mind the idea of having Tippett as R2 and not starting Goldy. When Goldy drops, you can swing Tippett up forward and pounce. Then you get the ruck cover bonus!

Pretty much a trade to save 50-100k.
Is it worth it?

 

[spangleduck]

It may be save a trade down the track if a ruckman misses a week or two, as it provides cover from the outset. I think the value of a trade has reduced since trades went from 20 -> 30. Could go either way of course

 

[catstragic]

I think De Goey will already be a better player than someone like Allen Christensen and he averages 85-95 in a stacked Geelong midfield. If he's good enough he'll score well regardless of whose around him.

He may be a better player than AC, but he doesnt score as well in supercoach. 6 ppg less in his first season than AC, who jumped to 80 in his second season, which is probably a best case scenario for degoey given all his competition for points!

 

[stevebbb]

I think De Goey will already be a better player than someone like Allen Christensen and he averages 85-95 in a stacked Geelong midfield. If he's good enough he'll score well regardless of whose around him.

Christensen is a natural goal scorer, DeGoey is not. So unless his mid time drastically improves from last season (that won't happen), his average won't rise all that much

 

[Donut Allergy]

I think Simpkin is the only one of these who will average more than De Goey.

I think that Wells will average more too, injury is the main concern here.
I think that we can reasonably assume De Goey might push an 80 ave this year (21ppg improvement on last year )
I also think that we can reasonably assume that Wells could go at 90ppg, provided he stays fit. Forgetting the past 2 years (which have been a write-off due to injuries + complications) he averaged 96 ('13), 99 ('12) + 104 ('11).

 

[DraftPunk]

Anyone going to consider Bennell if he plays any NAB?

 

[Phoenix_9]

Who reckon Barlow and Greene will be top 10 forwards?

 

[Keg on legs]

Who reckon Barlow and Greene will be top 10 forwards?

If Barlow does in fact spend most of time in the mids I'd be quietly confident. Greene, who knows. He's a big watch during the NAB challenge to see what role and midfield %age he gets IMO

 

[stevebbb]

Who reckon Barlow and Greene will be top 10 forwards?

Barlow will be, Greene wont

 

[Lums23]

Who reckon Barlow and Greene will be top 10 forwards?

Barlow will be top three if he does indeed spend most of his time in the middle

 

[hsaklag]

Anyone almost feel like Dusty isn't worth it? Pretty expensive and while he can score 130's, he's just as likely to score 60's. With Wingard/Barlow/Buddy/Greene etc all much cheaper options (plus more consistent) I'm surprised he's in over 40% of teams.

 

[stevebbb]

Anyone almost feel like Dusty isn't worth it? Pretty expensive and while he can score 130's, he's just as likely to score 60's. With Wingard/Barlow/Buddy/Greene etc all much cheaper options (plus more consistent) I'm surprised he's in over 40% of teams.

Nope.

He is SC forward royalty, locked in to be a top 6 forward.
I'm expecting improvement this season, 105-110 average.

He's also still 24 yo, the only way is up for chopsticks

 

[Wasted Weekends]

Anyone almost feel like Dusty isn't worth it? Pretty expensive and while he can score 130's, he's just as likely to score 60's. With Wingard/Barlow/Buddy/Greene etc all much cheaper options (plus more consistent) I'm surprised he's in over 40% of teams.

I've picked Dusty for the last 3 years. Team doesn't seem as strong leaving him out.

If lids was fully fit and flying I could possibly leave him out but he's a must pick imo

 

[Hairy Lager]

Anyone going to consider Bennell if he plays any NAB?

No for me, upgrade target.

 

[stevebbb]

Anyone going to consider Bennell if he plays any NAB?

No go for me
New team, interupted preseason, injury concerns, all the shit that happened last year, too many unknowns.
Wait and see how he goes, he's too expensive to take that risk. Hopefully he drops in price significantly, and we can pick him up mid season once he's adjusted and is playing well.