Position 2020 Defenders

[DERIBERATE]

He's available as a defender. 95-100 would make him a top 10 defender

Averaging 5-10 more than the highest he has averaged in his entire career, at the age of 32, would have him in the top 10 defenders... not exactly screaming value here

 

[RobZombie]

Defenders the hardest to choose.

A a glance, the only 'top' guys I like are Lloyd, Laird, Sicily, Williams and Docherty, and none of them are straight up picks for me.

I'm not considering Houli, Stewart, Witherden, Andrews, Newman, Rampe (although I'm going to go study his 2nd half of the year), Rich, Hurn, Simpson, Smith, Howe, Ryan, McGovern, Sheppard etc at all. Same with Blakely, Mills, Birchall, Short, Milera.

From necessity I'm down to seeing the likes of DBJ, Houston, Dawson, Saad, McKenna, Clark and Ahern but I wonder if they are all just 5 points underpriced which makes them 'attractive' pre-season options but limited in terms of success. In which case I could be down to Doedee, Roberton, Hill D3 onwards...

I’m thinking very hard about Houli. Averaged 116.4 at the MCG vs 86.1 away last year, and they have 9 of 12 at home before the bye. Thrives on the extra space to seagull it up.

But ... it’s also gambling on a fully priced 31yo coming off a career best season not dropping away.

One thing I do know is I’m not touching Sicily. Punchable fecker burned me so hard after I traded him in last year.

 

[Hai_Newman]

I’m thinking very hard about Houli. Averaged 116.4 at the MCG vs 86.1 away last year, and they have 9 of 12 at home before the bye. Thrives on the extra space to seagull it up.

But ... it’s also gambling on a fully priced 31yo coming off a career best season not dropping away.

One thing I do know is I’m not touching Sicily. Punchable fecker burned me so hard after I traded him in last year.

Biggest regret from last year was picking T-Rich (even though he was a excellent pick) over the Houli Douli at 420kish,
in that window.

I could of banked about 70k from that trade. That extra cash would of been splendid.

 

[Santoz]

Let's just say Brodie Smith plays full time mid this season.

At 480k, what would he need to score at to be a top 6 defender?

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Let's just say Brodie Smith plays full time mid this season.

At 480k, what would he need to score at to be a top 6 defender?

It would need to be at least a 95 avg you would think

 

[Santoz]

It would need to be at least a 95 avg you would think

Laird was 8th with a 96. I'm guessing he'd near on need 100. Few might drop out of the 2019 list though, like Houli.

 

[Northernsoul74]

Laird was 8th with a 96. I'm guessing he'd near on need 100. Few might drop out of the 2019 list though, like Houli.

Why do you think Houli drops out?

 

[Spacedog]

Laird was 8th with a 96. I'm guessing he'd near on need 100. Few might drop out of the 2019 list though, like Houli.

Theres no reason houli drops off unless he gets injured. His role was a bit different last year and kick ins helped his scoring. Half backs can still score well into their 30s

 

[Santoz]

Why do you think Houli drops out?

I think injury will impact on him and although he may average close to 100, I think the injuries won't make him worth it.

His role looks rock solid.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Laird was 8th with a 96. I'm guessing he'd near on need 100. Few might drop out of the 2019 list though, like Houli.

 

[JDWCE]

Let's just say Brodie Smith plays full time mid this season.

At 480k, what would he need to score at to be a top 6 defender?

He played midfield from around round 16 onwards last year. Last 8 scores:
97
98
127
91
95
73
108
89

Could be capable of a 95 average

 

[Schulzenfest]

Biggest regret from last year was picking T-Rich

Jeez. If that's your 'biggest regret' from last year, how are you enjoying your $50k?

 

[Gavin Excell]

Possibly heresy but I'm not sold on Doc

 

[Hai_Newman]

Jeez. If that's your 'biggest regret' from last year, how are you enjoying your $50k?

 

[Silky23]

For me -
Laird the only guy you can significantly say with no hesitation that he'll get you a guaranteed 90 every week. His floor is just plain insane. 85 of his last 102 games have been over 80. Lock him in.
Sicily will play in that half back/intercept position again, they've recruited around him so he won't be forced into Clarko ridiculousness.
Doc no brainer.
Houston midfield minutes are too hard to resist.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

For me -
Laird the only guy you can significantly say with no hesitation that he'll get you a guaranteed 90 every week. His floor is just plain insane. 85 of his last 102 games have been over 80. Lock him in.
Sicily will play in that half back/intercept position again, they've recruited around him so he won't be forced into Clarko ridiculousness.
Doc no brainer.
Houston midfield minutes are too hard to resist.

Agreed on Sicily - Houston - Doc - I reckon all three out perform their price.

 

[mochacinolatte]

No love for Helmet?

 

[King_Steele]

No love for Helmet?

No short people in my team. Huge no no Dark Sharks

 

[Here2tellyouwhy]

No love for Helmet?

Had him last year. He's in and out my team ATM

 

[rocker_oz33]

Biggest regret from last year was picking T-Rich (even though he was a excellent pick) over the Houli Douli at 420kish,
in that window.

I could of banked about 70k from that trade. That extra cash would of been splendid.

Who's T .Rich ?

 

[rocker_oz33]

Any love for the seagull Lloydddddd...?

 

[King_Steele]

Who's T .Rich ?

Tyrone Rich. Daniel's half brother.



Keg on legs

 

[King_Steele]

Any love for the seagull Lloydddddd...?

Dawson impact?

 

[rocker_oz33]

Dawson impact?

They have have also lost butcher Jones and Smith.is old man mc veigh still there ?

Dawson plays all over the place.

 

[Keg on legs]

Who's T .Rich ?