Opinion 2024 AFL SuperCoach Planning Thread
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Fwd benches. 
Have some more faith and place him onfield for a fwd setup of Jordon, Harmes, Billings, Reid, Duursma and Darcy.
Have some more faith and place him onfield for a fwd setup of Jordon, Harmes, Billings, Reid, Duursma and Darcy.
I would prefer the Wizard on field myself. Getting very positive wraps as well from track watchers and I can't see him not getting a go in the seniors straight away. I'm probably biased though.
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I wouldn't be picking him just on one tweet from David King. I'd personally want to see a bit more evidence that he's going to be a value pick. Seems positive, but it has previously too. I know he has been injured for a lot of his career so far, but he didn't have great numbers when he was fit either. Maybe he just needs a better run at it and a full pre-season for him to come good.
I would prefer the Wizard on field myself. Getting very positive wraps as well from track watchers and I can't see him not getting a go in the seniors straight away. I'm probably biased though.
I would prefer the Wizard on field myself. Getting very positive wraps as well from track watchers and I can't see him not getting a go in the seniors straight away. I'm probably biased though.
Nick Watson, who the Hawks selected at #5.
Electric up forward, and led the goalkicking at the U18 champs.
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/players/5592/nick-watson
Electric up forward, and led the goalkicking at the U18 champs.
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/players/5592/nick-watson
I wouldn't be picking him just on one tweet from David King. I'd personally want to see a bit more evidence that he's going to be a value pick. Seems positive, but it has previously too. I know he has been injured for a lot of his career so far, but he didn't have great numbers when he was fit either. Maybe he just needs a better run at it and a full pre-season for him to come good.
I would prefer the Wizard on field myself. Getting very positive wraps as well from track watchers and I can't see him not getting a go in the seniors straight away. I'm probably biased though.
I would prefer the Wizard on field myself. Getting very positive wraps as well from track watchers and I can't see him not getting a go in the seniors straight away. I'm probably biased though.
I feel it'll be feast or famine each week, but he's in my team too FWIW.
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It’s a tough one. If it wasn’t for the suspension, I’d be all over him. I was pretty impressed with him in 2022. Thought he would cement himself into the best 22 for 2023.
What was the reason why he only played 3 games last season? Ability, form, injuries, or a combination of those?
If he is clearly in their best 22 I’ll probably go there, but if he isn’t I find it hard to start someone at 150k who could just be a donut. Will probably keep an eye on him and view him as a possible correction trade.
What was the reason why he only played 3 games last season? Ability, form, injuries, or a combination of those?
If he is clearly in their best 22 I’ll probably go there, but if he isn’t I find it hard to start someone at 150k who could just be a donut. Will probably keep an eye on him and view him as a possible correction trade.
Brown has put some weight on and grown a bit, could be that 3rd tall, rebounding defender and would score ok, he's behind Broad, Grimes and Vlastuin for that role though, reckon an injury could see him slot in.
Sonsie has been very outside, so there's been a bit work from him to firstly get his defensive game up to scratch plus a bit of work getting his hands dirty. Seems like Dow has been preferred in CBA's where he's good at clearances, but like Brown has had a few to get past, Cotchin retiring does help but again I think an injury or two will see him getting games. That being said, Yze has made a point of wanting excellent users of the footy in and around the ball and Sonsie (as well as Brown) excel in that regard, it's why the Baker boy has been training with the mids
Sonsie has been very outside, so there's been a bit work from him to firstly get his defensive game up to scratch plus a bit of work getting his hands dirty. Seems like Dow has been preferred in CBA's where he's good at clearances, but like Brown has had a few to get past, Cotchin retiring does help but again I think an injury or two will see him getting games. That being said, Yze has made a point of wanting excellent users of the footy in and around the ball and Sonsie (as well as Brown) excel in that regard, it's why the Baker boy has been training with the mids
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Wilson a good chance. Many have Macrae in their side yet let's see.
Taberner one I hadn't looked at. Digging deeper, if fit, it looks like he is best 22. However due to coming back from injury they played him through WAFL in last 4 games to ease him back in. He did break down in the last game or so which is maybe more of a concern. Value wise, price at 31 and did 58 and 68 in last two seasons, again, only played 3/4s of the games.
Gothard - haven't heard much from training, GWS paid way overs for him as they thought he was a top 10 talent (and NSW) which suggests he may play early. Small forward, should make a $100k if he plays.
Wilson and Gothard would be pick of bunch if selected, Taberner stronger best 22 player with injury issues, Macrae always hard to say if he stays in side
Taberner one I hadn't looked at. Digging deeper, if fit, it looks like he is best 22. However due to coming back from injury they played him through WAFL in last 4 games to ease him back in. He did break down in the last game or so which is maybe more of a concern. Value wise, price at 31 and did 58 and 68 in last two seasons, again, only played 3/4s of the games.
Gothard - haven't heard much from training, GWS paid way overs for him as they thought he was a top 10 talent (and NSW) which suggests he may play early. Small forward, should make a $100k if he plays.
Wilson and Gothard would be pick of bunch if selected, Taberner stronger best 22 player with injury issues, Macrae always hard to say if he stays in side