Position 2023 Rookies

[Duckworthy]

Or they just swing Doch back.

If they swing Doch back, that's two mid spots available until Walsh returns. Oli Hollands?

 

[A Bit Dusty]

If they swing Doch back, that's two mid spots available until Walsh returns. Oli Hollands?

I think he is injured at the moment

 

[Duckworthy]

I think he is injured at the moment

Was just looking for some Blues training updates....

 

[marcmurphy3]

Hollands isn't injured. Possible but not likely for round 1. Competing with obrien for a spot on the wing. We don't have 2 mid slots open. If Doch goes back we probably just play the 4 main mids like we did at times last year.

 

[Ingy]

He’s been in and out of my team all preseason. I can’t decide. There are so many plausible forward rookie options. Gotta wait for the real practice matches before committing to any of them I reckon.
But if Sheezel’s playing the HBF distributor role they were developing for Tarryn Thomas then I think Sheezel would be close to a no brainer.

I reckon Goater is the one that is now a no-brainer

 

[Yoda_]

I reckon Goater is the one that is now a no-brainer

shush

 

[Makeshift Park]

I reckon Goater is the one that is now a no-brainer

 

[LegendLewis]

Hollands isn't injured. Possible but not likely for round 1. Competing with obrien for a spot on the wing. We don't have 2 mid slots open. If Doch goes back we probably just play the 4 main mids like we did at times last year.

Cunningham see any midfield time?

 

[Pure_Ownage]

First time poster but thought I would start with my view on the probable 'rookies' likely to play Rd1.
Have considered anyone under $200K to be a rookie although many are not first year players.

DEF

• Corey Wagner D/M $117K
• Darcy Wilmot $123K
• Josh Weddle $130K
• Conor McKenna $167K
• Josh Goater M/D $192K

MID

• Corey Wagner M/D $117K
• Oskar Baker M $123K
• Will Phillips M $158K
• Mattaes Phillipou M/F $166K
• Lochie Fogarty M/F $167K
• Toby McLean M/F $178K
• Cam McKenzie M $180K
• Josh Goater M/D $ 192K
• Nik Cox M $198K

Special mention : Will Ashcroft M $202K

FWD

• Jacob Van Rooyen $123K
• Josh Bruce $161K
• Mattaes Phillipou F/M $166K
• Ben King $176K
• Toby McLean F/M $178K
• Harry Sheezel $198K

Have omitted many popular choices like Chesser, Ginbey, Sinn etc. as I believe they are unlikely to be ready for Rd 1.

Still a long way out and the preseason will have a huge influence, but available rookies will influence structure.
Have I got it close to right??? Welcome any and all discussion.

There are some decent options there.
Fwd you should be adding fergus greene (gunston is gone and theres a fwd spot for someone to help the kids) and conor stone (gwd rate him a lot) at base prices. Im also watching drury at north if he gets early games.
Joe richards as a mature age is a watch if he gets games, same for tom berry.

Johnson and erasmus you should add as mids.

 

[Bollox]

Played just the 1 game in his debut season last year and saw very little of it. Who cares what he scored in his debut game...as far as i'm concerned that just allowed him to stay the same price and is even better value this time around.
This kid has a history of getting mountains of ball.
Tough list to break into at the moment, but I'm predicting he'll be a Rnd 1 starter

 

[JDWCE]

Not so long odds he debuts early on. Our small forward stocks are pretty thin and he seems a smart footballer. Ryan and Cripps are locked for B22. The other 2 spots up for grabs are likely out of Long, Jones, Hewett, Petrucelle - who just injured his ankle in match sim a few days back

Noah’s arc means he’s not a Long-shot for Eagles' debut

Noah Long may be baby faced and just 73kg, but the Bendigo Pioneers product is on track to make his AFL debut for West Coast in 2023.

thewest.com.au

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[Mofra]

Tried to avoid Ashcroft- but I'm sucker for hype and by god they're hyping the kid up. Going to be really hard to avoid keeping him in for round 1

 

[marcmurphy3]

Tried to avoid Ashcroft- but I'm sucker for hype and by god they're hyping the kid up. Going to be really hard to avoid keeping him in for round 1

I've watched him live the last 2 weeks at Lions match sim as a neutral supporter and wow he is impressive. You just have to pick him. Don't overthink it. Anyone who doesn't have Ashcroft will be starting with a massive handicap.

 

[marcmurphy3]

Cunningham see any midfield time?

Doubt it. Still not in full training. Complete mystery what is happening with him. If he plays this year I expect it to be as a medium forward

 

[Floating Doughnut]

What’s the go with Josh Sinn ownership @ 43%. Last I heard he was limited pre season and no real chance round 1 ?

Must have missed update.

 

[Maybe Tomorrow]

What’s the go with Josh Sinn ownership @ 43%. Last I heard he was limited pre season and no real chance round 1 ?

Must have missed update.

Placeholder?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

What’s the go with Josh Sinn ownership @ 43%. Last I heard he was limited pre season and no real chance round 1 ?

Must have missed update.

Think most Coach's heard Hinkley say he was keen on Josh Sinn playing WING

 

[Floating Doughnut]

Think most Coach's heard Hinkley say he was keen on Josh Sinn playing WING

Place holder is probably right, think I have mentally moved on to him being a good downgrade early on without a full pre season, do like him.

 

[Obese Arachnid]

What’s the go with Josh Sinn ownership @ 43%. Last I heard he was limited pre season and no real chance round 1 ?

Must have missed update.

Floating Doughnut.

 

[Raveneyes]

Floating Doughnut.

Sounds like a wonderful afternoon, and I'm sure Jack Watts would agree. Booze, swimming, and....

 

[AFDogs]

Anyone else taking Windhager? 260k fwd/mid I'm hearing good wraps on him.

Or should I just go with Ashcroft in the middle.

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Anyone else taking Windhager? 260k fwd/mid I'm hearing good wraps on him.

Or should I just go with Ashcroft in the middle.

Ashcroft is a must ....all other options are flexible

I prefer Windhager over Allen in the FWD's .....priced at 47, can he go 77 ave ?

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Anyone else taking Windhager? 260k fwd/mid I'm hearing good wraps on him.

Or should I just go with Ashcroft in the middle.

Yeah I have had windhager for a little while and if I experiment dropping him I keep getting him back in. Definitely a good f4/5 option. Ashcroft is locked in my midfield. (Culley too)

 

[SELFCONFESDAFLNERD]

Ashcroft is a must ....all other options are flexible

I prefer Windhager over Allen in the FWD's .....priced at 47, can he go 77 ave ?

I think he can go at 80. Has successfully done defensive jobs which means he has good job security and should be around the ball.