My 2017 team

[DaTBird187]

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My team at the moment.

Probably don't need both the Ryder and Witts insurance, but am unsure how to best approach this as if I were to downgrade Witts, I would likely use it to upgrade Ryder.

Pick someone you don't need insurance for.

 

[DaTBird187]

Thats why I reckon to have Sandi at R2 you have to also either have Witts at R3, or have Nank/Ryder in the forward line with Cameron R3

So how much are you actually saving then by having Sandilands?

 

[happy_eagle]

So how much are you actually saving then by having Sandilands?

Having Nankervis at F4 fits with my structure (and I think he will average 85) so its not like im just selecting him for the sake of having cover for Sandilands (that would be a huge waste of cash I agree)
The only thing that having Sandilands is forcing me to do is have Cameron R3 instead of Preuss which is about 10k

 

[HolyRioli]

Pick someone you don't need insurance for.

Might just not pick the insurance. Only need him to play a few games to generate the value of having him

 

[DaVe86]

Thats why I reckon to have Sandi at R2 you have to also either have Witts at R3, or have Nank/Ryder in the forward line with Cameron R3

Also Geelong fans, is Parffit likely to get a game over Black?

Nah that doesn't work. If you pick Sandilands you have to go with him and take on the risk.

No point getting him if you then have to waste a spot for cover.

I'll get someone like Cameron or Preuss as my backup as they are the most likely to get games. But I'm not going to waste money on Nankervis or Ryder as a forward switching player. Guys like Greene, Macrae, Dahlhaus, Steele, Roughead and Riewoldt are better.

If you pick Sandi, it's because you're backing him in. If you don't think he can last, then don't waste money on cover...just get a genuinely good R2.

For me, I'm just taking the punt. If he gets injured, I'll trade him. The hope is that he has built some coin by the time I need to trade him so I can get someone decent. I can get burned if he is a late withdrawal though. But that could be any player, and with lockouts you can't switch your ruckmen anyway so the cover is useless.

EDIT: Just saw your follow up post that you think Nankervis will average 85. That's fair enough then. If you think he'll become a good scorer then that's ok. I just don't advocate getting a guy purely for ruck insurance.

 

[DaVe86]

Might just not pick the insurance. Only need him to play a few games to generate the value of having him

That's my opinion too. It's a risk though. If he bombs then I'll be in trouble. Just have to take the punt in the end because I'm just not willing to trade out any of my guns in other positions. My team with Sandilands as R2 is exactly how I want it.

 

[HolyRioli]

That's my opinion too. It's a risk though. If he bombs then I'll be in trouble. Just have to take the punt in the end because I'm just not willing to trade out any of my guns in other positions. My team with Sandilands as R2 is exactly how I want it.

Going Witts -> Preuss lets me upgrade Ryder to Dahlhaus, which should be a much better outcome

If Sandi bombs I'll need to downgrade a premium to be able to replace him, which is the worry. May still go with Wingard in that forward slot, but I'd prefer to spend all my money

 

[dispute]

My current team. Thoughts?

 

[unknown_element]

Hi guys , I'm looking for some leagues to join before next week?? Anyone got some spots they need filled?

 

[Double the Fist]

Marchbank is not a KPD. He is a mobile third tall who can intercept and rebound. That's the role he played at GWS and will play at Carlton (injuries pending, of course).

IF he was priced $50k cheaper then he'd be a no-brainer. However, although he is expensive you are paying a premium for job security. Because of that JS, I currently have him at D4 behind three premos and in front of Hampton. Starting him also lessens my exposure to the myriad of borderline best 22 defensive rookie options. IMO that outlay seems a worthwhile risk.

The rookies this year really are boarderline, hardly any are cemented in best 22. Really tough year, the year of the mid pricer.

 

[Mezzoculo]

The rookies this year really are boarderline, hardly any are cemented in best 22. Really tough year, the year of the mid pricer.

I disagree. Its just that we no longer have the glut of GCS / GWS / ESS rookies to rely upon. Fantasy footy has gone back to its roots!

 

[Double the Fist]

I disagree. Its just that we no longer have the glut of GCS / GWS / ESS rookies to rely upon. Fantasy footy has gone back to its roots!

So you actually think most of the rookies we are looking at are best 22?

Do tell pls. I've been on most club boards and there is hot debate about nearly all of them apart from Taranto, SPP, Hampton and maybe Marchbank, WHE and one other!!!!

Durdin maybe? Not being smart, I am just putting my 2c in!

 

[Tex Danger]

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My team at the moment.

Probably don't need both the Ryder and Witts insurance, but am unsure how to best approach this as if I were to downgrade Witts, I would likely use it to upgrade Ryder.

Stewart stays if he's named round 1 - is essentially only a little more expensive than the top end rookies, but he's scores much better than them (96, 57 and 94 in the JLT games, to go with 91, 64, 38 last year).

Only other thing i can think of is downgrade Dusty and upgrade Ryder, but Dusty has a round 12 bye which sits very nicely at the moment for structure.

personally id downgrade witts to a cheap R/F and upgrade Ryder to a premium ruck having Nank as swinging cover for rucks

 

[Mezzoculo]

So you actually think most of the rookies we are looking at are best 22?

Do tell pls. I've been on most club boards and there is hot debate about nearly all of them apart from Taranto, SPP, Hampton and maybe Marchbank, WHE and one other!!!!

Durdin maybe? Not being smart, I am just putting my 2c in!

This indecision is how starting a team used to be pre-expansion clubs / doping scandal! Keep up your research and you'll be in a better spot than folks who just roll with the 'hype' types.

 

[go you pups]

Rankings up in the Leagues thread

 

[kaiserchief13]

Thoughts? Thinking of getting rid of McCarthy then upgrading Barlow to a real premium, providing Eddy is selected of course.

 

[Benji85]

Preuss v Cameron (Ruck) is shaping as the final piece of this years DT for me (along with one or two rookies the few days prior to round 1). Getting that right will be the difference for me, who ever has the job security over the first 6 weeks on the ruck bench. I can feel it...this yearrrrrrrrrrr.

Or I relton hard, sideways trade and smush my trades by round 18. Either way my emotions are ready.

 

[InnerCityFirm]

Any noticeable faults or floors in my team?
TIA [emoji266]

 

[InnerCityFirm]

Any noticeable faults or floors in my team?
TIA [emoji266]

Oops! Wrong group [emoji30]

 

[Slipps]

Oops! Wrong group [emoji30]

Plenty of faults in there thou...

 

[Double the Fist]

This indecision is how starting a team used to be pre-expansion clubs / doping scandal! Keep up your research and you'll be in a better spot than folks who just roll with the 'hype' types.

Ive done lots of research and really there are not a lot of rookies with 100% JS

 

[InnerCityFirm]

Plenty of faults in there thou...

Really, I thought it wasn't too bad [emoji30]

 

[Slipps]

Really, I thought it wasn't too bad [emoji30]

Lycett wont play hes injured jake llyod and jack steele dont belong in the midfield and dont really like thurlow or petracca either thats just my thoughts

 

[Mezzoculo]

Ive done lots of research and really there are not a lot of rookies with 100% JS

Yes. That is my point. Rookies are by definition borderline best 22 in most established teams. The only time that hasn't been the case is when the Giants, Suns and Bombers were playing a bunch of kids over the past 4-5 years.

 

[InnerCityFirm]

Lycett wont play hes injured zak jones and jack steele dont belong in the midfield and dont really like thurlow or petracca either thats just my thoughts

Fair call cheers, I didn't realise Lycett was out, might have to do a swap for Stef Martin [emoji848]