In theory the MID Pricer is a great selection, can make you some cash while still filling a spot on the field and scoring you more points than the rookie.
In practice I have found the rookie scores around the same as the mid pricer, makes more money and costs you less initially. It is all about finding those gems, but you can't get carried away as it is eating up those precious cash cow spots and you only have so many.
In the case of those two particular players though there are lots of things to consider;
Bellchambers
- Does he play better or worse with Ryder?
- Will he finally get a decent preseason and play a reasonable number of games
- Do you need cover in the ruck if you are taking the Burger, Cruiser or Nicklenats who all are also quite injury prone?
- Will Giles play more ruck time and TBC more fwd time?
- Is his missus hot enough to justify a spot in your team?
Goddard
- Still a wait and see based on NAB cup form
- Does a FWD / DEF link do anything for you at any point in the season (do you plan on having players to link with and what is the reasoning for the link?)
- He isn't his cousin
I have both fairly high on watch lists at this stage and could well start with both in my team 2015