DT 2011 Mids Thread

[Hu$tler]

Foley was just featured in an article on the HS website too, says he's raring to go

Anyone getting Kade Simpson?

 

[WCE9]

Than again to counteract that, Premium midfielders are well stronger than the back and forward line aswell. This is the only position where it seems you can get some uniqueness from, the backs and forwards each IMO have 4-5 must have premiums and they select themselves well ahead of the rest.

Thats why its such a tough call in the mids. You could go foley (85 ave.) and goodes (100) or yarran (75) and m.murphy (110). Its pretty close, i was really set on murphy as a unique but rumors for the weekend are that he hobbled off in the intra club game. I dont wanna take any risks with a player that not many will have

 

[SylviaSaint]

How much of a "no-no" do you see having both Swan and Pendles from the start. I do realise when Collingwood have the bye - I'll be pretty much stuffed. And those league games will be gone.

I really rate Pendles chances this year of really improving his average - but then again I'm worried about missing the boat with Swan. I would prefer to not have to wait until Round 12 to pick him up.

 

[Borshk]

Foley definitly worth it, but i would argue Swallow can avg the same as him and is alot cheaper.

Agree totally with what you have said.

However, Foley has that late first bye (Round 11) and barring injury, should play all games. This is great for upgrading him to a premium.

Now, Swallow has the two byes before foley even has one and im sure ive read somewhere that Mckenna will rest the younger players. Will swallow be rested somewhere between rounds 2-8? Im starting to think he will, therefore i am leaning towards foley.

This is causing me the biggest headaches and is the only thing i have to finalise before lockout.

 

[gocowsmoo]

Agree totally with what you have said.

However, Foley has that late first bye (Round 11) and barring injury, should play all games. This is great for upgrading him to a premium.

Now, Swallow has the two byes before foley even has one and im sure ive read somewhere that Mckenna will rest the younger players. Will swallow be rested somewhere between rounds 2-8? Im starting to think he will, therefore i am leaning towards foley.

This is causing me the biggest headaches and is the only thing i have to finalise before lockout.

Sounds like you've presented a pretty good case FOR Foley. It's the same scenario I'm working on.
If foley is to be upgraded around the time his first bye comes then I say pick him, sit him in that mid 4-5 spot and take the points he will give. He will play more and score more than swallow in the timeframe you are looking at, and will require less cash to upgrade.

 

[Dunn - Well Done]

Im getting concerned everyone is picking Foley and im not. If he dominates than i might be left behind, i simply cannot fit him into my structure.

 

[Blue Dimension]

How much of a "no-no" do you see having both Swan and Pendles from the start. I do realise when Collingwood have the bye - I'll be pretty much stuffed. And those league games will be gone.

I really rate Pendles chances this year of really improving his average - but then again I'm worried about missing the boat with Swan. I would prefer to not have to wait until Round 12 to pick him up.

Had the same dilemma (as im sure most do). I guess it comes down to this...

Is having Pendlebury over someone else worth the potential zero(s) and/or trades that may likely be used come round 7/13.

For mine, the answer was no.

 

[Dunn - Well Done]

Agree totally with what you have said.

However, Foley has that late first bye (Round 11) and barring injury, should play all games. This is great for upgrading him to a premium.

Now, Swallow has the two byes before foley even has one and im sure ive read somewhere that Mckenna will rest the younger players. Will swallow be rested somewhere between rounds 2-8? Im starting to think he will, therefore i am leaning towards foley.

This is causing me the biggest headaches and is the only thing i have to finalise before lockout.

Yeah that was the reason why i didnt pick Swallow from the start, but now i see Swallow as a keeper. Not a top 6 mid keeper but a solid number 7 mid keeper. I can see him being a very reliable number 7 who scores 70 points every week and plays just about every game.

 

[mezaire]

So Foley over Cotchin then??

Means I can upgrade to Stevie J. in the fwd line.......................hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm???

 

[Sergian]

Im getting concerned everyone is picking Foley and im not. If he dominates than i might be left behind, i simply cannot fit him into my structure.

Same here. No matter what changes I make to bring him in, I'm just not happy with the way my team looks.

 

[Bond.ShaneBond]

Yeah that was the reason why i didnt pick Swallow from the start, but now i see Swallow as a keeper. Not a top 6 mid keeper but a solid number 7 mid keeper. I can see him being a very reliable number 7 who scores 70 points every week and plays just about every game.

Surely Harris is the 7th mid?

 

[The Made Guy]

Surely Harris is the 7th mid?

Many coaches will have both. We don't have to make that call right now.

 

[Bond.ShaneBond]

Many coaches will have both. We don't have to make that call right now.

I think we do. Personally, I am more than happy to back in Harris and have my other mids as cash cows who will be topped out by round 9. In my eyes, there aren't many reasons for picking Swallow.

 

[banana_bus]

I think we do. Personally, I am more than happy to back in Harris and have my other mids as cash cows who will be topped out by round 9. In my eyes, there aren't many reasons for picking Swallow.

I cant see many reasons why you wouldnt pick Swallow...

 

[Bond.ShaneBond]

I cant see many reasons why you wouldnt pick Swallow...

Well you are paying 160k for someone who won't top out until round 11 for starters. If you were going with a 3-3 set-up I can see the argument, but otherwise no thanks.

 

[Athomas]

I cant see many reasons why you wouldnt pick Swallow...

Hmmm maybe scoring potential, 2 byes before Round 10 and the fact he's $60-70K more then base rookies?

 

[banana_bus]

Well you are paying 160k for someone who won't top out until round 11 for starters. If you were going with a 3-3 set-up I can see the argument, but otherwise no thanks.

He will be one of the highest scoring (if not the highest) rookies and is guaranteed best 21. I doubt hell be rested. And he doesnt need to top out. We have 3 subs for a reason. That 7th mid will need to play a lot of games. I think paying an extra 60k for the security he gives you is a no brainer. And I cant really see too many other mid rookies that give you that.

 

[Main Man]

He will be one of the highest scoring (if not the highest) rookies and is guaranteed best 21. I doubt hell be rested. And he doesnt need to top out. We have 3 subs for a reason. That 7th mid will need to play a lot of games. I think paying an extra 60k for the security he gives you is a no brainer. And I cant really see too many other mid rookies that give you that.

Harris?

 

[ManWithNoName]

Even if Chappy misses Rd 1 I'm giving serious thought to keeping him in my side. There's a lack of mid/fwds with Mzungu out and if Chappy comes good and dominates the rest of the year it's almost a given that A LOT of people will have been scared off by the Rd 1 injury. Could give me an edge.

 

[Bond.ShaneBond]

He will be one of the highest scoring (if not the highest) rookies and is guaranteed best 21. I doubt hell be rested. And he doesnt need to top out. We have 3 subs for a reason. That 7th mid will need to play a lot of games. I think paying an extra 60k for the security he gives you is a no brainer. And I cant really see too many other mid rookies that give you that.

Yeah, as I said earlier I will take Harris for that role. Therefore, there is no reason for me to get Swallow as I will have him to get rid of him.

 

[banana_bus]

Harris?

Would have thought hes a given and didnt have to mention him.

 

[dee64]

He will be one of the highest scoring (if not the highest) rookies and is guaranteed best 21. I doubt hell be rested. And he doesnt need to top out. We have 3 subs for a reason. That 7th mid will need to play a lot of games. I think paying an extra 60k for the security he gives you is a no brainer. And I cant really see too many other mid rookies that give you that.

Do you have a rookie at M6?

 

[banana_bus]

Do you have a rookie at M6?

Of course. You cant waste Harris and Swallow etc on the bench.

 

[Self Destructing]

He will be one of the highest scoring (if not the highest) rookies and is guaranteed best 21. I doubt hell be rested. And he doesnt need to top out. We have 3 subs for a reason. That 7th mid will need to play a lot of games. I think paying an extra 60k for the security he gives you is a no brainer. And I cant really see too many other mid rookies that give you that.

here here there really aren't many other rookies ill feel safe leaving as the 7th mid to cover byes, injuries. Although if he gets rested right when you need him it will suck but hopefully another rookie can fill in. Theres no point picking a rookie at 97k then watch him get dropped after 3 games to Swallow who is a gun but is avoided because he's 60k more and misses 2 in the first 10. Could be a good finals move for those going for the league win as well.

 

[dee64]

Of course. You cant waste Harris and Swallow etc on the bench.

So why wouldn't you have a midpricer like Foley or Ward at M6, and Harris at M7?