Position 2017 Forwards

[InFiction]

unless lock forward rookies appear soon, I'll be going with

Dahl, Wingard, Heeney, Ryder, Roughy, rookie (rookie, rookie)

Love the Wingard pick, I think that one will begin to grow legs now that the JLT has begun and the rumours of more midfield time are starting to flow!

Roughy is value at first glance, although I'm worried that the cancer therapy he has undergone may seriously interrupt his ability to play 18+ games, and if everyone is expecting 95 average ( which is bullish IMO ) then 18 x 95 is quite average, and you should really just look elsewhere to try and save a trade. I love Rough, and there's a definite soft spot for him in my heart. Love him being captain, going to love him playing footy this year - I just think logic says he is a bad pick for SC2017.

Heeney reminds me of Luke Parker in 2014. Coming off 22/86 in the 2013 season, Parker broke out in his 4th season after playing 57 games at AFL level and averaged 22/108 in 2014 as a M/F!

Heeney has only played 38 games (2 seasons) of AFL so far in his career, are we going too early here? I feel like a ~90 average from a starting 'keeper pick' is a bit of a stopper, especially if he is a common player. Maybe consider going somebody as a POD that could explode. Wingard is a good example, but you've already picked him. Summary on Heeney is, as good as he is as a player I just don't see him finding the premium average that is required considering that Sydney is packed to the brim with beast SC scorers. Might be worth just starting an extra rookie (hopefully) and leaving Heeney alone. He's been in and out of my team, but I'm about 33% to start him.

Ryder is equally as dangerous, especially when grouped with Roughead, Heeney, Wingard. I reckon minimise the risk on this line, and maybe throw an M. Murphy/ D. Beams in the mids to balance it out. Even take the risk by going with a super premium/rookie combo and keeping the change. I just see yourself exposed to a few too many unnecessary trades just due to your confidence in a lot of players achieving/matching career bests. Not saying that's a bad thing, just saying that you can't have them all.

 

[Feerits Elf]

Is there literally anyone who doesn't have Macrae?

Literally just the lazy 100,000

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

had to make a few changes to afford Doll, but he is locked in for me.

doubt this fwd line changes from here.

 

[Red Syrah]

me 3

Me 4

 

[scaryness]

Dahlhaus and Macrae have been my F1 and F2 for probably 2 weeks.

 

[stevebbb]

Love the Wingard pick, I think that one will begin to grow legs now that the JLT has begun and the rumours of more midfield time are starting to flow!

Roughy is value at first glance, although I'm worried that the cancer therapy he has undergone may seriously interrupt his ability to play 18+ games, and if everyone is expecting 95 average ( which is bullish IMO ) then 18 x 95 is quite average, and you should really just look elsewhere to try and save a trade. I love Rough, and there's a definite soft spot for him in my heart. Love him being captain, going to love him playing footy this year - I just think logic says he is a bad pick for SC2017.

Heeney reminds me of Luke Parker in 2014. Coming off 22/86 in the 2013 season, Parker broke out in his 4th season after playing 57 games at AFL level and averaged 22/108 in 2014 as a M/F!

Heeney has only played 38 games (2 seasons) of AFL so far in his career, are we going too early here? I feel like a ~90 average from a starting 'keeper pick' is a bit of a stopper, especially if he is a common player. Maybe consider going somebody as a POD that could explode. Wingard is a good example, but you've already picked him. Summary on Heeney is, as good as he is as a player I just don't see him finding the premium average that is required considering that Sydney is packed to the brim with beast SC scorers. Might be worth just starting an extra rookie (hopefully) and leaving Heeney alone. He's been in and out of my team, but I'm about 33% to start him.

Ryder is equally as dangerous, especially when grouped with Roughead, Heeney, Wingard. I reckon minimise the risk on this line, and maybe throw an M. Murphy/ D. Beams in the mids to balance it out. Even take the risk by going with a super premium/rookie combo and keeping the change. I just see yourself exposed to a few too many unnecessary trades just due to your confidence in a lot of players achieving/matching career bests. Not saying that's a bad thing, just saying that you can't have them all.

Thanks, I appreciate the advice, you make some good points..

but I'm a suborn f**ker

 

[G-TRAIN07]

See how heeney goes tomorrow if he's named. Looking forward to hibberd nic Newman see how they both go hopefully well

 

[Spacedog]

Thoughts on jamie elliot? He was averaging nearly 100 in 2015 wasnt he?

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

Thoughts on jamie elliot? He was averaging nearly 100 in 2015 wasnt he?

scored 64 from about 34% TOG

 

[Spacedog]

scored 64 from about 34% TOG

Pretty good, did he go through the middle much? I kinda think he is a better pick than roughhead

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

Pretty good, did he go through the middle much? I kinda think he is a better pick than roughhead

Forward only

 

[G-TRAIN07]

Is heeney a lock as some proclaim despite having a high ownership % I've both him and Chad in the side. Had macrae as my f2 all year but feel I can get good value out other talented guns too. Tough choice

 

[scaryness]

Thoughts on jamie elliot? He was averaging nearly 100 in 2015 wasnt he?

Averaged 76.6 in 2015.

 

[Goats]

Averaged 76.6 in 2015.

That's pretty close to 100.

 

[Significant]

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had to make a few changes to afford Doll, but he is locked in for me.

doubt this fwd line changes from here.

Will have to change. Long is suspended for the first two games of the year.

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

Will have to change. Long is suspended for the first two games of the year.

P L A C E H O L D E R

anyway, was talking about premos
Also doesn't mean I have to change it, gives me an extra loophole if he doesn't play

 

[Significant]

P L A C E H O L D E R

anyway, was talking about premos
Also doesn't mean I have to change it, gives me an extra loophole if he doesn't play

Each to their own

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

Each to their own

If there is a better rookie than Long that comes up in the pre season, then yes, I will probably change

But if he shows he is the best rookie, then he stays. Extra loophole

And rookies are still placeholders at this stage....

 

[Me Myself and I]

Noice.

Sigh I'm back on the Chad after reading this

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[OhhhhhCyril]

Can't bring myself to start with the Chad, stupid campaigner hurt me big time Last season.. I see no reason why he's any better.

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

Can't bring myself to start with the Chad, stupid campaigner hurt me big time Last season.. I see no reason why he's any better.

Your loss....

 

[toxic]

I'd like to see the Chad play midfield against an opposition trying to shut him down and hurt him.

Then I'll consider despite the bloody Rd9 bye.

Till then he just played well against other average port mids

 

[TheBeardAmigos]

I'd like to see the Chad play midfield against an opposition trying to shut him down and hurt him.

Then I'll consider despite the bloody Rd9 bye.

Till then he just played well against other average port mids

Stop bringing logic into the situation! Lock

 

[rocker_oz33]

Heeney will be in alot of teams.

How did miller look? I couldnt see the rest of the game.

 

[G-TRAIN07]

I thought vickers ellis showed a bit today. Played well