2015: Rookies

[Grant]

@FantasyFreako: Ben McGlynn has suffered a hamstring injury and is out for Round 1. Heeney a lock to debut now. via @neilcordy #AFLFantasy #SuperCoach

Against a McGlynn owner in a cash draft league.

Heeney could be a must have rookie or a Tom Mitchell type that barely plays. Never really considered him but if he starts round 1 v depleted Essendon I think I will risk it and pick him.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Against a McGlynn owner in a cash draft league.

Heeney could be a must have rookie or a Tom Mitchell type that barely plays. Never really considered him but if he starts round 1 v depleted Essendon I think I will risk it and pick him.

He may be a Green Vest risk

 

[jobeywatto]

Lock in Heeney, and start him.

 

[IDIG]

With Robbie Tarrant a pretty much certain inclusion according to coach Brad Scott, is he worth having as F7? Note he will be playing key defender

Yeah been in and out of my team, just really depends on who we get dished up when teams are named and what structure you're running.

Could do worse imo, should have similar if not better JS than Lonie/Karnezis for example

 

[Blaze]

Vandenburg scenario is annoying me right now.

With the Tigers playing Thursday it means I have to lock Lambert in either forward or mid.

If I lock him in mid then I don't think I will have a spot for Vandenburg (barring other rookies not starting) and if I leave him forward and Vandenburg doesn't play I can't bring Lonie in.

I can see Melbourne naming Vandenburg in their 25 man squad but whether he gets a run or not is the problem.

Decisions bloody decisions.

How about play Swan in the Mid instead of Vandenberg and put Lonie in the Fwds. Next week swap Swan for Lambert

Downside is fielding 1 extra rookie in the forwards than you would have planned.

 

[Goodie's Guns]

From Jack Watts... "Vanders will miss out, extremely stiff but is going to be on the door of senior selection"

 

[Ben's Beasts]

From Jack Watts... "Vanders will miss out, extremely stiff but is going to be on the door of senior selection"

Sorry to all for my post earlier in this thread where I said Vandenberg would play round 1. It appears I am wrong.

Cheers for the inside scoop again, GG!

 

[Ricky Bobby]

From Jack Watts... "Vanders will miss out, extremely stiff but is going to be on the door of senior selection"

I wonder how far off senior selection he is? Round 2/3 or more like mid season or just when injuries hit?

 

[DeliciousJedi]

Sunday Times yesterday has Blakley in their Rd 1 lineup for Freo. They assumed Ballantyne was out but I think they had others in for him anyway.

 

[Nathan]

Sorry to all for my post earlier in this thread where I said Vandenberg would play round 1. It appears I am wrong.

Cheers for the inside scoop again, GG!

I tried to tell everyone early pre-season

 

[Goodie's Guns]

Sorry to all for my post earlier in this thread where I said Vandenberg would play round 1. It appears I am wrong.

Cheers for the inside scoop again, GG!

As much as I am wanting him to be picked. I hope he doesn't so I don't look stupid... haha

 

[Rowsus]

I hear you. Same problem for me (and lots of other I am guessing). VDB hasn't even been elevated off the Rookie list yet, so that is probably the first thing to look out for. I think if he gets elevated this week, then there is a reasonable expectation that he would play..... I think

Not necessarily. I remember in 2012 Melbourne elevated Couch in the week before Rnd 1, causing Jay to take him, even though he didn't get named that week..... or the next....... or the next....... or the next...... he actually didn't get a game until about Rnd 17!

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Not necessarily. I remember in 2012 Melbourne elevated Crouch in the week before Rnd 1, causing Jay to take him, even though he didn't get named that week..... or the next....... or the next....... or the next...... he actually didn't get a game until about Rnd 17!

I think that was Tom Couch you are thinking of Rowsus.

 

[jaca]

As much as I am wanting him to be picked. I hope he doesn't so I don't look stupid... haha

Are we talking about Vandenberg or GAJ here?

 

[Goodie's Guns]

Are we talking about Vandenberg or GAJ here?

Vandenberg

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Vandenberg

I miss Vanderhaar.

 

[Ben's Beasts]

I tried to tell everyone early pre-season

Gold star for you.

 

[dyii]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/sport/a/26805136/boost-for-west-coasts-defence/

Not sure how reliable of a source this is, but:

"Promising draftee Tom Lamb did not appear at training and young midfielder Dom Sheed left the track early. A West Coast spokesman said their workloads were being managed."

Not sure what to take out of this to be honest

 

[OzRulesFootball]

Concerns me about Sheed.
When does Eagles play on weekend?
Hopefully earlier rather than later in weekend.

 

[Bomber18]

Winderlich has suffered a pretty significant back injury.

There's a spot open in the Essendon fwd line for Langford/Fantasia. I'd say the news is more favourable for Langford, who could be a decent option should the other options like Lamb/Lonie not get picked.

Could also be good news for Shaun Edwards to take the forward spot (so another defensive rookie option!).