Opinion Player X vs Player Y
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I've just been considering the same question (except with JPK instead of Danger, due to price). I think the decision depends on where these guys fit into your structure (eg D4 or D5), but my current thinking is that the proven premium is preferable to Wines, even though Wines looks like great value.
With this in mind, which option would you guys go for:
Smith D4, Wines M4, Mid rookie M6 v Def rookie D4, JPK M4, Crouch M6
(Libba at D5 in both options)
With this in mind, which option would you guys go for:
Smith D4, Wines M4, Mid rookie M6 v Def rookie D4, JPK M4, Crouch M6
(Libba at D5 in both options)
McVeigh vs (Buddy + 72k - 1 trade)?
The idea would be to "upgrade" to McVeigh (hopefully after a slow start, given his interrupted preseason) from Buddy (hopefully after a fast start, given his draw). I think Buddy will need trading out at some point, while McVeigh will need to be in our sides at season's end.
The idea would be to "upgrade" to McVeigh (hopefully after a slow start, given his interrupted preseason) from Buddy (hopefully after a fast start, given his draw). I think Buddy will need trading out at some point, while McVeigh will need to be in our sides at season's end.
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Thats interesting, and I'm starting to form a similar view myself. I originally had Libba penciled in for about 110, but I've recently dropped that back closer to the 104 you have. At that type of average I wonder whether there is place for him and Crouch (or just Libba) in my team.... This is startling to get interesting 
Thanks Ricky Bobby - it does feel a bit that way. I'm increasingly thinking McVeigh is more of an upgrade target, and I think Buddy could potentially be a good pinch hitter. He could potentially be my "next premium in" if I remove McVeigh from my starting side, which means it kind of reduces to the X vs Y above.
Maybe if I asked this question in the Buddy thread I'd get a different response
Maybe if I asked this question in the Buddy thread I'd get a different response
Thats interesting, and I'm starting to form a similar view myself. I originally had Libba penciled in for about 110, but I've recently dropped that back closer to the 104 you have. At that type of average I wonder whether there is place for him and Crouch (or just Libba) in my team.... This is startling to get interesting
What makes you say 108 Slip? I don't know much about how Carlton are likely to play this year, but perhaps that's it?
I'd say 104 average for Gibbs for now, and expect Libba to average at least that. Libba has cracked 110 in his fourth year and continues to get better every year, and is only 23. Gibbs hasn't got above 107 in eight seasons, with his best year being back in 2009 (with 2014 being close).
Gibbs is probably somewhat similar to Steven last year (who I picked, and was extremely happy with) - very cheap for what he can deliver, but probably a weakish keeper and more of a stepping stone. I think Libba is comfortably ahead of Gibbs this year though, if you can only have one. Better player already, better ceiling and cheaper.
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Thanks Ricky Bobby - it does feel a bit that way. I'm increasingly thinking McVeigh is more of an upgrade target, and I think Buddy could potentially be a good pinch hitter. He could potentially be my "next premium in" if I remove McVeigh from my starting side, which means it kind of reduces to the X vs Y above.
Maybe if I asked this question in the Buddy thread I'd get a different response
Maybe if I asked this question in the Buddy thread I'd get a different response
Please note, I am quite a conservative player, so this probably explains my approach. If you like things more exciting, then Buddy is probably your man