2015: Rate My Team - Part II (SC Gold Team Picker Edition)

[Braider]

...Another thought I had is if you were undecided between buddy and a dual position player it would be easier to trade in the dual position player during the year. To bring in Buddy you have to trade out 1 of 3 or 4 rookies in the forward line. To bring in the dual position player you can trade out a forward or a mid rookie increasing your choice up to 9 or 10 rookies and then swap them to the forward line when the timing is better. I did this last year with Bartel because my defensive rookies still had lots of money to make even though he was at a good price to bring in.

Good thinking freowho, although this year there are potentially a few good Fwd/Mid rookies, who may well end up in the forward line.
K.Lambert, N.Krakoeur, J.Steele, J.Laverde, S.Blease, J.Pickett, C.Petracca... even just with one of them forward it increases the trade choices to include all mid rookies to get Buddy in.

 

[freowho]

Good thinking freowho, although this year there are potentially a few good Fwd/Mid rookies, who may well end up in the forward line.
K.Lambert, N.Krakoeur, J.Steele, J.Laverde, S.Blease, J.Pickett, C.Petracca... even just with one of them forward it increases the trade choices to include all mid rookies to get Buddy in.

You could also start Goddard, Deledio, Dusty or Bartel in the midfield. You are still picking a keeper even though the plan should be to move them into the forward line. The forward line looks like it could be really crowded at the start of the year with some solid rookies and those who wish to cover their rucks with an R/F.

 

[Ogilvie's Otters]

Hey guys first draft of my team
Let me know how you think cheers
Defenders – T.McKenzie, M.Hibberd, B.Waters, G.Birchall, H.Shaw, J. Kolodjshinij (H.Goddard, Dillion Rainbow-Viojo)
Midfielders – G.Ablett, D.Beams, J.Watson, J.P.Kennedy, J.Anderson, Karl Amon, N.Freeman, B.Boekhorst (Jayden Laverde, Touk Miler, Nathan Krakouer)
Rucks – S.Jacobs, S. Mumford (Tom Read)
Forwards – R.Gray, B.Goddard, L.Franklin, J.Gunston, Jessie Hogan, M.Clark. (Caleb Daniel, Jack Lonie)
Leftover cash - $22,700

 

[Ben's Beasts]

Hey guys first draft of my team
Let me know how you think cheers
Defenders – T.McKenzie, M.Hibberd, B.Waters, G.Birchall, H.Shaw, J. Kolodjshinij (H.Goddard, Dillion Rainbow-Viojo)
Midfielders – G.Ablett, D.Beams, J.Watson, J.P.Kennedy, J.Anderson, Karl Amon, N.Freeman, B.Boekhorst (Jayden Laverde, Touk Miler, Nathan Krakouer)
Rucks – S.Jacobs, S. Mumford (Tom Read)
Forwards – R.Gray, B.Goddard, L.Franklin, J.Gunston, Jessie Hogan, M.Clark. (Caleb Daniel, Jack Lonie)
Leftover cash - $22,700

Team looks good mate.

DEF: Some good picks here and McKenzie is a unique pick. Will be interesting to see how he goes with Malceski in the same side.

MID: I like the uniqueness of your midfield. Gaz is a lock and then Beams, Watson and JPK are all proven premiums but I haven't seen them in many teams. They could all average just as well as the more popular Pendlebury and Selwood types.

RUC: Set and forget. Unique here again with Jacobs and Mummy. All indicators show that Jacobs will be right up there as the highest scoring ruckman this year. Mummy has shown that he can go massive but is also very injury prone so it might be worth slotting a RUC/FWD link in to your forwards for coverage. Bellchambers is the most popular pick.

FWD: Gray won't be in many teams because of his price tag but he is a great pick nonetheless. Gunston another unique pick but could easily average 95+

Nice team here mate and good to see something that isn't cookie cutter. If the majority of your uniques pay off then you'll be laughing!

 

[Ogilvie's Otters]

Thanks for the tips Obi-Wan...i mean bb!

 

[bloke]

Alright I'd love some advice on my recent draft

DEF: K Simpson, L Hodge, J Newnes, C Pearce, B Waters, H Goddard (M Karpeny, D Voijo-Rainbow)
MID: G Ablett, T Rockliff, N Fyfe, B Gibbs, A Swallow, C Petracca, I Heeney, B Boekhorst (N Cockatoo, J Laverde, D McKenzie)
RUC: M Kreuzer, M Leuenburger (S Durdin)
FWD: R Gray, B Deledio, B Goddard, T Mitchell, T Membrey, M Clarke (D Markworth, C Daniel)

$17,500 left. Players in bold I'm set on. Rookies are placeholders but the more expensive ones I am pretty keen on.

These are the main things I'm contemplating.

-Are my 'risky' players bad choices (Newnes, Pearce, Waters, Gibbs, Swallow, Kreuzer, Luey)?
-Is Rocky the right choice over someone like Pendlebury? Will Brisbane's new midfielders restrict him?
-Do I need at least 1 set ruckman?
-Do I have too many midpricers?
-Is my structure even right?

SO MANY QUESTIONS

 

[Bails]

Alright I'd love some advice on my recent draft

DEF: K Simpson, L Hodge, J Newnes, C Pearce, B Waters, H Goddard (M Karpeny, D Voijo-Rainbow)
MID: G Ablett, T Rockliff, N Fyfe, B Gibbs, A Swallow, C Petracca, I Heeney, B Boekhorst (N Cockatoo, J Laverde, D McKenzie)
RUC: M Kreuzer, M Leuenburger (S Durdin)
FWD: R Gray, B Deledio, B Goddard, T Mitchell, T Membrey, M Clarke (D Markworth, C Daniel)

$17,500 left. Players in bold I'm set on. Rookies are placeholders but the more expensive ones I am pretty keen on.

These are the main things I'm contemplating.

-Are my 'risky' players bad choices (Newnes, Pearce, Waters, Gibbs, Swallow, Kreuzer, Luey)?
-Is Rocky the right choice over someone like Pendlebury? Will Brisbane's new midfielders restrict him?
-Do I need at least 1 set ruckman?
-Do I have too many midpricers?
-Is my structure even right?

SO MANY QUESTIONS

Firstly, Swallow is a fantastic value selection and has hardly seen much love around the SC community. Probably better value to be had than Gibbs as he is full price for his output.

Secondly, Petracca is too expensive for unknown output at AFL level, Cripps or Biggs would be a better selection at that price or even better to find a 123k rookie so you can upgrade Luey or Kreuzer to a less riskier pick, because if one or both go down inside there first 5-6 games you have no wiggle room to upgrade to a keeper if you cant find suitable bench cover.

Lastly, forward and backs are tight. I'd find space for Hogan though.

 

[bloke]

Firstly, Swallow is a fantastic value selection and has hardly seen much love around the SC community. Probably better value to be had than Gibbs as he is full price for his output.

Secondly, Petracca is too expensive for unknown output at AFL level, Cripps or Biggs would be a better selection at that price or even better to find a 123k rookie so you can upgrade Luey or Kreuzer to a less riskier pick, because if one or both go down inside there first 5-6 games you have no wiggle room to upgrade to a keeper if you cant find suitable bench cover.

Lastly, forward and backs are tight. I'd find space for Hogan though.

Cheers Bails. Yeah I'm not sure on Gibbs to be honest. Still contemplating putting Griffen or Cotchin there instead.

With Petracca I can't help feeling shades of Tyson from last year where I didn't get him and was forced to trade him in. I'll monitor the 2 you mentioned though and might have a look at some bottom pricers. Is it too risky to be considering a floating donut? Got a keen eye on Hogan for the preseason games

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Cheers Bails. Yeah I'm not sure on Gibbs to be honest. Still contemplating putting Griffen or Cotchin there instead.

With Petracca I can't help feeling shades of Tyson from last year where I didn't get him and was forced to trade him in. I'll monitor the 2 you mentioned though. Perhaps C Daniel to midfield bench, Cockatoo on field for Petracca, Hogan up forward and an upgrade of Kruez/Luey?

Got to remember, Tyson was like a mature age recruit and even though he had some injuries, he also had a few pre seasons behind him - he was ready to go.
From what I have read about Petracca however, he doesn't have much of a tank and so isn't likely to get a lot of mid time. I suspect he will be introduced slowly via the Fwd pocket and may be a vest candidate (think JKH from last year).
Ben Newton (mature age player from Port) reminds me more of Tyson so he may be worth watching during the NAB Cup to see whether he has any potential.

 

[Bails]

Cheers Bails. Yeah I'm not sure on Gibbs to be honest. Still contemplating putting Griffen or Cotchin there instead.

With Petracca I can't help feeling shades of Tyson from last year where I didn't get him and was forced to trade him in. I'll monitor the 2 you mentioned though and might have a look at some bottom pricers. Is it too risky to be considering a floating donut? Got a keen eye on Hogan for the preseason games

Remember Tyson already had 2 years in the AFL system before he tore it a new one in 2014, where as Petracca is just starting out. I forgot to mention Newton in the Cripps and Biggs bracket too.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Remember Tyson already had 2 years in the AFL system before he tore it a new one in 2014, where as Petracca is just starting out. I forgot to mention Newton in the Cripps and Biggs bracket too.

Snap! Great minds think alike

 

[bloke]

Got to remember, Tyson was like a mature age recruit and even though he had some injuries, he also had a few pre seasons behind him - he was ready to go.
From what I have read about Petracca however, he doesn't have much of a tank and so isn't likely to get a lot of mid time. I suspect he will be introduced slowly via the Fwd pocket and may be a vest candidate (think JKH from last year).
Ben Newton (mature age player from Port) reminds me more of Tyson so he may be worth watching during the NAB Cup to see whether he has any potential.

Remember Tyson already had 2 years in the AFL system before he tore it a new one in 2014, where as Petracca is just starting out. I forgot to mention Newton in the Cripps and Biggs bracket too.

I remember after the draft some Melbourne supporters were pretty keen on Alex Neal-Bullen and saying he could get games. Is he a chance for round 1?

 

[Bails]

I remember after the draft some Melbourne supporters were pretty keen on Alex Neal-Bullen and saying he could get games. Is he a chance for round 1?

Injured a knee in December after clashing with Petracca. Seems to be on track, but they will surely be cautious from now on.

Very glowing review in the prospectus. 'steal of the draft' is mentioned.

 

[FirstTimer]

Hi Bloke ,

Petracca will supposably wear the vest in the 5-6 games at least , imo would have at least 1 main ruck at least and drop a mid to start with 4 premo's and add to defence , Grey later on get Swan and Hogan into fwrd line and spread the funds where needed

 

[bloke]

Hi Bloke ,

Petracca will supposably wear the vest in the 5-6 games at least , imo would have at least 1 main ruck at least and drop a mid to start with 4 premo's and add to defence , Grey later on get Swan and Hogan into fwrd line and spread the funds where needed

Cheers for the advice FT. I've played around a little more and dropped Petracca down to a placeholding bottom-pricer and swapped Kreuz for NicNat. I'm not really keen on Swan without seeing him play a few games. Honestly think he's past it but happy to be proven wrong.

As for adding to defence I've toyed with the idea but the defensive premos are so sceptical this year it seems so I'd rather have time to assess who will be this season's guns. If at the start of the season there are tons of rookies in the midfield I might opt to go 4 premos but not keen on sacrificing scoring potential, especially if the defender I chose ends up being a dud.

 

[Dependles]

I remember after the draft some Melbourne supporters were pretty keen on Alex Neal-Bullen and saying he could get games. Is he a chance for round 1?

Inside word is that he has a smaller tank than the other Petracca and Brawshaw, and won't be playing round 1. Could get games after a few rounds, but expect a lot of vesting and time at Casey this year.

 

[bloke]

Inside word is that he has a smaller tank than the other Petracca and Brawshaw, and won't be playing round 1. Could get games after a few rounds, but expect a lot of vesting and time at Casey this year.

The search continues...

 

[Braider]

remaining $24,300

I'm not too concerned with the names of the rookies, or the byes at this early stage.
But this is the basic structure I'm looking at atm.

 

[dicksilverman]

remaining $24,300

I'm not too concerned with the names of the rookies, or the byes at this early stage.
But this is the basic structure I'm looking at atm.

nice looking team...only questions are Fisher & Griffin, plus i'd probably get Hogan in your fwds.

 

[johno686]

remaining $24,300

I'm not too concerned with the names of the rookies, or the byes at this early stage.
But this is the basic structure I'm looking at atm.

Good team braider, only premo i wouldn't be picking is Fisher but i see you go for the saints so you would know whats going on in the insides at Seaford.
Midfield i like and funny thing is thats what my 5 preo midfield looks like at the moment.
Forwards look good. As you said rookies will change, Overall i would be happy with this team.