Anyone have a POD they are(n't) willing to share?
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Dahlhaus has been on my radar too. Any links to where the talk is from or is it just something you've heard? (Won't discount it entirely even if it's just the "inside word from a mate" - genuinely curious)
There's clearly a mid spot open at the bulldogs with the departure of Griffin and my first thoughts were that Dahlhaus might get more time. Clearly not a contested beast like griff but he's an experienced candidate that can play a role and may get some more minutes. If not Dahlhaus, who's your pick to step into the role at the doggies?
There's clearly a mid spot open at the bulldogs with the departure of Griffin and my first thoughts were that Dahlhaus might get more time. Clearly not a contested beast like griff but he's an experienced candidate that can play a role and may get some more minutes. If not Dahlhaus, who's your pick to step into the role at the doggies?
About two or three weeks ago I read a post either on WOOF (a WB fan forum) or BF, think it was Woof but not sure, that Dahlhaus actually desires and has indicated to the coaches that he wants to play close to goal and not as much in the midfield. A few other posters were then like 'Really? It's usually the other way round'.
The poster was unfamiliar to me so I have no idea if it was legimate, completely made up or somewhere in between.
The poster was unfamiliar to me so I have no idea if it was legimate, completely made up or somewhere in between.
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I suggest you look at post 102 in the Pre-Season-Injury-Status-Updates thread for standard deviations of highly rated defenders. I am assume by consistent you mean consistent scoring as opposed to consistent PoD's. As for Weshoff's scoring consistency - from memory his scores are among the most variable of all the "better" forwards.
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Might be a bit biased being an Eagles fan but I really like Elliott Yeo as a POD.
If he was just a MID I probably wouldn't select him as I don't like selecting mid-priced MID's... But this season he is a MID/DEF and with all the back line trouble we are having, I think he could be a great selection.
He is a bit awkwardly priced at $353,500 with last season's average of 66.57.
Further analysis of last season however shows that he had 2 injury sub effected games... Rd 13 where he broke his hand and Rd 23 where he was sub coming back from that injury. Remove those 2 games and his real avg was 74.18.
Yeo was just starting to become a real factor after being moved to the Eagles midfield before his injury. Look for him to be permanently in the midfield in 2015. He has great skills and lots of speed and is firmly in that breakout window. He did re-break his hand in a boxing incident early this pre-season but has been back training for a while and was able to run during that time. He will play in the NAB Cup so we will all get a good look at him.
I really think he will have a breakout year and can see him having a significant jump in his avg this year with an avg in the 90-95 range being quite possible. That would be good enough to nab one of our DEF spots in out team.
If he was just a MID I probably wouldn't select him as I don't like selecting mid-priced MID's... But this season he is a MID/DEF and with all the back line trouble we are having, I think he could be a great selection.
He is a bit awkwardly priced at $353,500 with last season's average of 66.57.
Further analysis of last season however shows that he had 2 injury sub effected games... Rd 13 where he broke his hand and Rd 23 where he was sub coming back from that injury. Remove those 2 games and his real avg was 74.18.
Yeo was just starting to become a real factor after being moved to the Eagles midfield before his injury. Look for him to be permanently in the midfield in 2015. He has great skills and lots of speed and is firmly in that breakout window. He did re-break his hand in a boxing incident early this pre-season but has been back training for a while and was able to run during that time. He will play in the NAB Cup so we will all get a good look at him.
I really think he will have a breakout year and can see him having a significant jump in his avg this year with an avg in the 90-95 range being quite possible. That would be good enough to nab one of our DEF spots in out team.
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The only questions with Shuey are his consistency and injuries. He is a gun player when firing and capable of winning a game off his own boot but what drags him down is when he gets heavily tagged. But with the addition of Brady Rawlings as our mid coach, who was working heavily with both Shuey and Gaff in how to deal with the tag... Both where a lot better in the second half of last season. Over the last 8 games of 2014, Shuey avg'd 112.
The other question is injuries... Shuey tends pick up a few untimely injures and has only played a full season once in his 5 years (Well 6 years if you include his first year where he didn't play at all).
This year could very well be the he pulls it all together and becomes an elite midfielder of the AFL. And with that could come that 110+ avg but In the end I don't think he will be one of the top 8 scoring mid's in the comp so I won't be selecting him, even despite the fact he is my personal favourite play in the comp.
The other question is injuries... Shuey tends pick up a few untimely injures and has only played a full season once in his 5 years (Well 6 years if you include his first year where he didn't play at all).
This year could very well be the he pulls it all together and becomes an elite midfielder of the AFL. And with that could come that 110+ avg but In the end I don't think he will be one of the top 8 scoring mid's in the comp so I won't be selecting him, even despite the fact he is my personal favourite play in the comp.
I suppose I am saying this regarding consistency:
Westhoff:
8th most total points last year in the forward line, Ave 91.1, 22 games played. Most people consider Gray and Harvey too pricey, Bartel too old maybe, Zorko unsure this year with Brisbane additions, Ryder new club, bit pricey, Riewoldt an option for about same price, but most people unsure of his knees etc. This leaves Westhoff as a reasonable pick due to his durability, early scoring power and maybe freed up a bit with Ryders arrival.
Broadbent
13th total points last year as defender, Ave 82, 22 games. Most people are staying away somewhat this year from Eski, Simpson, Smith, Birch (injured ATM), Shaw etc and looking for unproven value. Broadbent is not cheap but you can probably rely on him averaging at least 85, and probably playing all games.
L Dunn
I started with him last year but stupidly traded him out when he had a couple of average scores, then he went on to have a couple of big ones. He finished 10th best most points last year as a defender 1875. He played 22 games rarely gets injured, can score a low one here and there. Probably a bit pricey at $458,100 but at least you know he'll be on the park and score reasonably well.
Just saying these 3 are what I reckon are safe picks instead of trying to find too many unproven value (cheaper) players.
Westhoff:
8th most total points last year in the forward line, Ave 91.1, 22 games played. Most people consider Gray and Harvey too pricey, Bartel too old maybe, Zorko unsure this year with Brisbane additions, Ryder new club, bit pricey, Riewoldt an option for about same price, but most people unsure of his knees etc. This leaves Westhoff as a reasonable pick due to his durability, early scoring power and maybe freed up a bit with Ryders arrival.
Broadbent
13th total points last year as defender, Ave 82, 22 games. Most people are staying away somewhat this year from Eski, Simpson, Smith, Birch (injured ATM), Shaw etc and looking for unproven value. Broadbent is not cheap but you can probably rely on him averaging at least 85, and probably playing all games.
L Dunn
I started with him last year but stupidly traded him out when he had a couple of average scores, then he went on to have a couple of big ones. He finished 10th best most points last year as a defender 1875. He played 22 games rarely gets injured, can score a low one here and there. Probably a bit pricey at $458,100 but at least you know he'll be on the park and score reasonably well.
Just saying these 3 are what I reckon are safe picks instead of trying to find too many unproven value (cheaper) players.
Westhoff - is basically a KPP. Not really on my radar personally, unsure how he will fit in this year with all the prem (if older) class of player available in the forward line as well.
Broadbent - I have looked a Broadbent and he has been in and out of my side. I just can't get past the fact that he hasn't averaged more than 85 (actually 84.5 in 2012), then I compare him to Docherty and see the potential for a 90-95 avg even though he had less games and is cheaper...
Dunn - I actually picked Dunn in my starting team in 2013, and got shouted down big time when I asked about him here. Seemingly I picked correct, as although he did his hammy in Rd 2 (from memory) and I traded him out, he went from a 64 avg in 2012 to 82 avg in 2013. In spite of that, I think the wise folks at SCS were correct (even though he played quite well at times last year) - he just isn't good enough to be a gun and is doubtful to make the cut of a top 6 defender by the end of the year. His 85 ppg avg/ceiling (like Broadbent) compares badly to the potential I personally see in someone like Docherty.
Defenders seem to be fools gold at the best of times (we were treated with Eski and Swallow last year), this year certainly more than most!
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Kelly started with a bang last year, but dropped away with a thud at the end. He is the wrong side of 31 and I think will be pushed by the younger fringe Cat players if he doesn't play well. Not for me, but could go ok!
Broadbent - I have looked a Broadbent and he has been in and out of my side. I just can't get past the fact that he hasn't averaged more than 85 (actually 84.5 in 2012), then I compare him to Docherty and see the potential for a 90-95 avg even though he had less games and is cheaper...
Dunn - I actually picked Dunn in my starting team in 2013, and got shouted down big time when I asked about him here. Seemingly I picked correct, as although he did his hammy in Rd 2 (from memory) and I traded him out, he went from a 64 avg in 2012 to 82 avg in 2013. In spite of that, I think the wise folks at SCS were correct (even though he played quite well at times last year) - he just isn't good enough to be a gun and is doubtful to make the cut of a top 6 defender by the end of the year. His 85 ppg avg/ceiling (like Broadbent) compares badly to the potential I personally see in someone like Docherty.
Defenders seem to be fools gold at the best of times (we were treated with Eski and Swallow last year), this year certainly more than most!
EDIT
Kelly started with a bang last year, but dropped away with a thud at the end. He is the wrong side of 31 and I think will be pushed by the younger fringe Cat players if he doesn't play well. Not for me, but could go ok!
