Game Day Opening Round 2026

[DenieD]

Will get close thats for sure, this game was very inflated for the pies but regardless we used him more and gave him the majority of kick ins which is a big tick.

Kick ins are the big thing for me. 6 of Collingwoods 12. And he played on from all of them

 

[FlowersByIrene]

can't decide if I'm being purple tinted or smart by having Brayshaw, MReid + Jackson in my team

If it helps you review your Bias, I have not for a single second this year considered putting Andrew Brayshaw anywhere close to my starting team.

 

[happy_eagle]

If it helps you review your Bias, I have not for a single second this year considered putting Andrew Brayshaw anywhere close to my starting team.

But you also think Jagga Smith can average 100 this year.

 

[tigs2010]

Think I have 24 bye players plus Blakiston, McAndrew, Sheez, Rozee, Margarine & Dev lol

 

[dplggr47]

The only reason Jack Steele

9

Jack Steele

Age

30

Ht

187cm

Wt

90kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

20.9

5star

K

8.7

3star

HB

12.2

5star

M

3.7

4star

T

6.8

5star

CL

3.6

5star

D

21.3

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.3

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

5.8

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

16.8

4star

K

5.0

2star

HB

11.8

5star

M

2.6

3star

T

6.4

5star

CL

3.6

5star

is still in my team is because no early bye and round 16 bye. Ultimate combo.

 

[Shaunn]

Pou going to be a big talking point this week, such a middling score, very low stoppage game though.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

But you also think Jagga Smith can average 100 this year.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Pou going to be a big talking point this week, such a middling score, very low stoppage game though.

Never felt fully comfortable with his scoring ability despite the role, so I'm more than happy to get off.

Doesn't hurt that I was running a Zero Rookie forward line, so getting off him allows me to revert to the more standard 1 Rookie Forward.

 

[DukeX]

Does ZZ at R3, with McAndrew at R2, become a play now that Andrews is out for a couple games, or still too risky? Visentini just as likely to get dropped as any of them after a bad game.

Also, if you could only pick one from Melb: Windsor or X Lindsay?
Thinking of blowing up my team and starting again...

 

[happy_eagle]

Think I have 24 bye players plus Blakiston, McAndrew, Sheez, Rozee, Margarine & Dev lol

I dont think there were that many that forced our hands

Carlton vs Sydney: J.Smith, Serong, Gulden
Gold Coast vs Geelong: Petracca, Bruhn, Lombard
GWS vs Hawthorn: (none)
Western Bulldogs vs Brisbane: Budarick, Jaques
St Kilda vs Collingwood: Flanders, Houston (if the role is there)

I think those are the only 10 players that forced our hands during OR. There are cases to be made for others either as 1 week plays or ongoing keepers (eg Walsh, Daicos', Windhager etc..) but I dont think any of them will lose you too much ground by not starting them.

 

[DenieD]

Pou going to be a big talking point this week, such a middling score, very low stoppage game though.

Went less than 10 points above his priced at average. With the early bye its a hard pass.

Much rather go with Murphy Reid or Sam Lalor who are both cheaper and have no early bye.

 

[Sneh]

Went less than 10 points above his priced at average. With the early bye its a hard pass.

Much rather go with Murphy Reid or Sam Lalor who are both cheaper and have no early bye.

Or Charlie Cameron as a short term play with that BE

 

[DenieD]

Or Charlie Cameron as a short term play with that BE

I would only have Charlie Cameron if you can afford to have him in utility. Do not put him on field. Against Sydney in Sydney. Thats a 30 score incoming.

 

[Sneh]

I would only have Charlie Cameron if you can afford to have him in utility. Do not put him on field. Against Sydney in Sydney. Thats a 30 score incoming.

I remember reading an article somewhere spruiking him for his defensive efforts but you're right, I should probs go to Reid or Lalor

 

[bettingonbetts]

Result of round 0
OUT: Whit, Gulden, McDonald, Pou
IN: Houston, Windy, Rach, Petracca



And some rookie changes.

I’m going into r1 with this team no questions asked. LFG!

 

[Lukebatty97]

Beats me on what to do, Houston's score clearly inflated (Maynard 115 jaicos 140)



But he had bulk kick outs and they looked for him. Don't think he gets back to his best (95) in Collingwood's system with jaicos there, but maybe could do 85, and has a big score built in







Issue is, I can only get him by going Pou and Marshall to Houston and dovaston. Dev f6







Having 2 small fwds as my bench cover in dovaston and lombard is gross

 

[bettingonbetts]

Beats me on what to do, Houston's score clearly inflated (Maynard 115 jaicos 140)



But he had bulk kick outs and they looked for him. Don't think he gets back to his best (95) in Collingwood's system with jaicos there, but maybe could do 85, and has a big score built in







Issue is, I can only get him by going Pou and Marshall to Houston and dovaston. Dev f6







Having 2 small fwds as my bench cover in dovaston and

Beats me on what to do, Houston's score clearly inflated (Maynard 115 jaicos 140)



But he had bulk kick outs and they looked for him. Don't think he gets back to his best (95) in Collingwood's system with jaicos there, but maybe could do 85, and has a big score built in







Issue is, I can only get him by going Pou and Marshall to Houston and dovaston. Dev f6







Having 2 small fwds as my bench cover in dovaston and lombard is gross

I really don’t like Robertson at F6 with the forward bench.
Prefer Robertson F7 Lombard F8

In currently rolling Marshall F6 which feels a lot better

 

[Sneh]

I really don’t like Robertson at F6 with the forward bench.
Prefer Robertson F7 Lombard F8

In currently rolling Marshall F6 which feels a lot better

Gallop already has a baked in 65, which eases things a bit

 

[Sneh]

Steele v Ed Richards

20

Ed Richards

Age

26

Ht

188cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

2.5

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.7

3star

D

11.3

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.3

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

2.5

3star

CL

1.1

3star

D

14.6

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

4.8

4star

M

4.8

5star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.2

2star

?

 

[DenieD]

Steele v Ed Richards?

Richards is a way better player imo. Steele might be too slow for the new rules to average 100+.

 

[Ykla]

Jaicos has jumped from 3% to 7%+ also. Not huge, but certainly has to be a consideration with a 17 BE in the def line
Just not sure who'd be a drop for him unless you gamble him over Houston?

 

[Cm Perfect]

Think I have 24 bye players plus Blakiston, McAndrew, Sheez, Rozee, Margarine & Dev lol

 

[dplggr47]

I've already made 11 changes from beginning to end of round zero.

 

[Mr Gor]

I'm riding the Whitfield train. He'll still be good. Trying to not be too reactionary over here.

Have gone after Houston and flushed the Pou though.

 

[tigs2010]

Pou going to be a big talking point this week, such a middling score, very low stoppage game though.

Garcia wont tag every week and probably plays vfl or 5th mid/30% tog guy.

Will be an interesting watch.