2018 Forwards

[JHF1870]

Has got the game for sure. I'm just concerned that he'll be continually used for run-with roles.

7 years with an average above 80, but only twice above 90.
Durability also comes into play.

What would you expect from him this season?

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zero growth

 

[Chism]

Well this is all going to be very interesting given that there are so many good options being floated here. Its all going to come down to prices which I don't have yet.

I didn't include Dahlhaus, but he started like a house on fire (no pun intended) and then faded out. I didn't follow him so I'm not sure.
I think there are a lot of good options that I would expect to increase in value and then pick up some of the others later.

1. Curnow - Clearly on the rise, and this guy is going to be on 100 average if his second half is anything to go by and given that he will keep on improving. If his lows improve then we could even be going 110.
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2. Robbie Gray - Purely given that he will more than likely play a dual role in the team, hits the big scores, struggled in some games last year, but I will be expecting big things from Robbie this year. perhaps 115-120
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After my two locks I'm unsure. Menogola (Spelling wrong on chart) could be disadvantaged by Ablett. I reckon I'd choose Dixon as a POD over Lobb, but given the number of Port players I'd look at Lobb. Wingard and Boak could also be two other options, but I'd be more inclined to go for Wingard.

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Gee i wish people would shut up about Charlie Curnow!

Shhhhhhhh damn it.

 

[Hai_Newman]

Gee i wish people would shut up about Charlie Curnow!

Shhhhhhhh damn it.

lolz you started it....

 

[Hawkboy62]

Doggies board think that Wallis should have a big year. Some think he came back early and just run out of condition this year. Apparently very meticulous with his preparation, and will get heaps of time at the coal face. Since I didn't have him last year I'm not in the "Never again" camp.

With McLean coming on Dahlhaus may get less midfield time. Wallis/ McLean slightly ahead of Dahlhaus, although all will be handy as fwd/mids after their round 12 bye. Wallis in my team for this week as a POD. Would also allow an even distribution of my round 1 keepers over the byes 4 -5 -4 plus Barlowe whom I think I can cover. With only 4 keepers for Rd 14 I can bring in Danger if the price is right.

Like everyone else I will be scrabbling for players over the byes, but hopefully in a better position than some. Rd 12 could be my worst round if I haven't traded out Birchall and O'Meara.

 

[Flandersss]

After much deliberation Toby McLean locked at F3 over Dollhouse.

Adds a different dynamic to the Dogs midfield IMHO.

 

[Gerald Preston]

Heeney Billings Petracca CCurnow plus rookies for me at this stage

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Heeney Billings Petracca CCurnow plus rookies for me at this stage

Like this forward line except maybe Petracca. I've pretty much locked in Heeney Billings and Curnow. Hopefully Heeney gets up to speed during pre season

 

[rumoursofwinter]

How does Billings get the ball so much when he gets no (very few) clearances?

How does Petracca get lots of clangers when he has good disposal?

Billings is like opposite land.

 

[Flandersss]

How does Billings get the ball so much when he gets no (very few) clearances?

How does Petracca get lots of clangers when he has good disposal?

Billings is like opposite land.

Because when he killed it he was moved back to half forward flank. He hardly played midfield bar the first few matches.

 

[rumoursofwinter]

Because when he killed it he was moved back to half forward flank. He hardly played midfield bar the first few matches.

He gets more ball playing forward than midfield?

 

[Flandersss]

He gets more ball playing forward than midfield?

Yes.

Natural position.

 

[toxic]

Like this forward line except maybe Petracca. I've pretty much locked in Heeney Billings and Curnow. Hopefully Heeney gets up to speed during pre season

Search Heeneys 2017 stats and related scores, i was surprised by the back half of the year

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

Search Heeneys 2017 stats and related scores, i was surprised by the back half of the year

I had him from round 4 onwards. Kid can play. Perfect game for SC.

Good price for output it's just the off season surgery that worries me.

Edit: just looked at his stats. Not ideal but would have helped his 2018 starting price

 

[toxic]

I had him from round 4 onwards. Kid can play. Perfect game for SC.

Good price for output it's just the off season surgery that worries me.

Edit: just looked at his stats. Not ideal but would have helped his 2018 starting price

7 of last 9 a tad average

I'm uninspired

 

[Flandersss]

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7 of last 9 a tad average

I'm uninspired

McClean

 

[toxic]

McClean

Not for me

 

[toxic]

McClean

I just don't see it

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

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7 of last 9 a tad average

I'm uninspired

Still better than Menagola

Barlow interests me except for the putrid bye. Makes him an upgrade target if he smashes it before hand.

 

[markm106]

At this stage I’m pretty happy with Heeney Greene Billings and Lobb.

 

[Glorin]

At this stage I’m pretty happy with Heeney Greene Billings and Lobb.

Greene will be a bit of a POD looking at most teams. Will be a good selection if he pulls his head in.

 

[Keg on legs]

I've just plonked punchable into my f2.

Got God's sake, someone save me from myself!

 

[markm106]

Greene will be a bit of a POD looking at most teams. Will be a good selection if he pulls his head in.

Agree. A few will be turned off due to being burnt last year. Will be worth the risk if he can pull his head in.

 

[Glorin]

Agree. A few will be turned off due to being burnt last year. Will be worth the risk if he can pull his head in.

Wasn't a victim of him last year so I am probably due for a little punishment. Got to take a few risks and think fwds is the go.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Agree. A few will be turned off due to being burnt last year. Will be worth the risk if he can pull his head in.

Will Greene stay predominantly a forward .....or play a bit more midfield ?

That would influence me greatly

 

[Lindsay_Gilbee]

After much deliberation Toby McLean locked at F3 over Dollhouse.

Adds a different dynamic to the Dogs midfield IMHO.

I think McLean goes 95+. Only players I’m confident will average more up fwd are Heeney, Bud and if fit Gray.