Opinion Rate My Team

[The Underdogs]

Will probably change a hundred times before the season starts, considering I have a different sort of team strategy:

D: Kolodjashnij, Rampe, Yeo, Aish, Brown, Broad (Viojo-Rainbow, Hammelman)
M: Ablett, Priddis, Treloar, Sloane, Wines, Libba, Crouch, Simpkin (Gore, Jansen, Freeman)
R: Mumford, Lobbe (Cox)
F: Martin, Merrett, Lynch, Franklin, Wells, Pickett (Kerridge, Petracca)

Definitely the riskiest team make up I've had probably ever, far from set on this team, any feedback is much appreciated

 

[Rowsus]

Will probably change a hundred times before the season starts, considering I have a different sort of team strategy:

D: Kolodjashnij, Rampe, Yeo, Aish, Brown, Broad (Viojo-Rainbow, Hammelman)
M: Ablett, Priddis, Treloar, Sloane, Wines, Libba, Crouch, Simpkin (Gore, Jansen, Freeman)
R: Mumford, Lobbe (Cox)
F: Martin, Merrett, Lynch, Franklin, Wells, Pickett (Kerridge, Petracca)

Definitely the riskiest team make up I've had probably ever, far from set on this team, any feedback is much appreciated

The biggest problem I see is, that you have at least 7 players you are hoping will improve to be Keepers. It generally works out with those speculative/value picks, that you need to right about 60% of the time, just to break even with someone playing safer picks.
If you are confident that at least 4 will graduate to Keeper status, then roll on! Otherwise, you are pre-comitted to too many trades already.

 

[manyproblems]

Been playing around with a structure that allows for rucks set and forget. may have too many around the 200k mark but I don't mind it dependant on NAB form of course.

Def: J. Bartel, G. Birchall, E. Yeo, N. Malceski, C. Byrne, M. Brown (R. Bonner, N. Broad)
Mid: P. Dangerfield, S. Pendlebury, G. Ablett, T. Rockliff, O. Wines, T. Liberatore, C. Mills, D. Parish(C. Petracca, J. Gresham, B. Keays)
Ruc: T. Goldstein, N. Naitinui (M. Cox)
Fwd: D. Martin, M. Barlow, D. Wells, L. Duggan, J. Anderson, J. Simpkin, (S. Kerridge, S. Grimley)
Cash left: 1.5k

Thoughts?

Interesting forward line. I don't think I'd go more than two 220kish forward. All have risks attached. Anderson has played 9 games and has had injury problems, Wells is injury prone obviously, Simpkin isn't much at AFL level and Duggan is still speculative but signs are good. That awkward price range can really stuff you up if one of them goes down and you have nothing in the bank. We can afford to start at least one of Petracca or Kerridge up front.

This is what I would do. Downgrade Parish, first year mid with not much support isn't going to do much. Cunningham is an inside mid who has had an impressive pre season. One of him or Keays should be M8. Downgrade Simpkin and upgrade another 220k forward.

And here's my squad. Ruck reasoning above. Hopefully Grundy to be a keeper at R2

Backs: KK, Bartel, Birchall, Yeo, B Smith, M Brown (M Hartley, R Bonner)
Mids: Pendles, Ablett, Rockliff, Wines, Libba, Kerridge, Jansen, Petracca (Gore, Hiscox, Mathieson)
Rucks: Grundy, Lobbe (Wyatt)
Forwards: Chopsticks, Barlow, Zerrett, Buddy, Christensen, Kommer (Adams, Tippa)

125k to spare which I want to be an upgrade into Simpkin. If I need more cash for 200k players, I'll make the call on Libba.

Still on the shopping list then is one of McVeigh and Simpson in back. Danger, Fyfe and one of Selwood or JPK in the mids, Goldy in ruck and one of Wingard, Deledio or Zorko up forward. That's 6 upgrades, probably at 2.5 trades per upgrade. Tippett can be supersub and I'll get a fallen premium back so Bartel can supersub mids and backs. Say 4 more trades there and I'm done with 11 for correctios and injuries. Not ideal, but it will do I think

Cool team. I don't see much point in Grundy when you can spend an extra 100k for Sauce, Sandi, NN or Martin. No Danger/Fyfe means you're going to struggle to get them in... they are both locks for top 5 midfielders. I'd defs keep Libba, hasn't missed a beat this pre season.

 

[Darkie]

And here's my squad. Ruck reasoning above. Hopefully Grundy to be a keeper at R2

Backs: KK, Bartel, Birchall, Yeo, B Smith, M Brown (M Hartley, R Bonner)
Mids: Pendles, Ablett, Rockliff, Wines, Libba, Kerridge, Jansen, Petracca (Gore, Hiscox, Mathieson)
Rucks: Grundy, Lobbe (Wyatt)
Forwards: Chopsticks, Barlow, Zerrett, Buddy, Christensen, Kommer (Adams, Tippa)

125k to spare which I want to be an upgrade into Simpkin. If I need more cash for 200k players, I'll make the call on Libba.

Still on the shopping list then is one of McVeigh and Simpson in back. Danger, Fyfe and one of Selwood or JPK in the mids, Goldy in ruck and one of Wingard, Deledio or Zorko up forward. That's 6 upgrades, probably at 2.5 trades per upgrade. Tippett can be supersub and I'll get a fallen premium back so Bartel can supersub mids and backs. Say 4 more trades there and I'm done with 11 for correctios and injuries. Not ideal, but it will do I think

Hi aj - you've obviously given this a lot of thought, although my concern with this side is that it won't be competitive once teams have been completed.

Everyone has different views on who will be the top scorers on each line, but based on my views, only 8 of your 16 keepers would make the cut.

If you think the vast majority of your 16 qualify, then stick with what you've got, but if you don't, cut the 2-4 you like least and get some more top end scoring power in. Personally, I'd be putting the following under the microscope first: Birchall, Yeo, Wines, Zerrett and Christensen. Grundy would be on that list, although I understand your reasoning, which is clearly quite detailed, so I wouldn't try to talk you out of him.

Replacements could include your planned upgrade targets, almost all of which look like good, safer top end picks to me, or anyone you think will be a top scorer on their line and is not too overpriced.

In short, I think you're much better off starting with 13 really good keepers, than trying to get 16 and therefore actually only getting 8-10.

Good luck

 

[aj74]

Cool team. I don't see much point in Grundy when you can spend an extra 100k for Sauce, Sandi, NN or Martin. No Danger/Fyfe means you're going to struggle to get them in... they are both locks for top 5 midfielders. I'd defs keep Libba, hasn't missed a beat this pre season.

Thanks man. Yeah I tried to get away from the cookie cutter thing. Took a look at who everyone was going for and then, one by one went through which ones looked the most likely to underperform against their starting price. I had a vague idea about players that I think might unexpectedly go alright this year and placed them in. Then, realising that I had gone way to POD, found ways to bring in Dusty and Bartel

I'm not usually a big one for picking breakouts and so would feel a bit more comfortable with one of the rucks you mentioned but can't find the 100k without foregoing the ability to get a 200k bolter. Missing this year's Tyson/Cripps will hurt a hell of a lot more than the difference between say, Jacobs and Grundy. Of the others you mentioned, I do like NN and Martin as well though. But even after all that, the nagging feeling about Grundy taking off is becoming a shriek :/

Thanks for the Libba update too

Hi aj - you've obviously given this a lot of thought, although my concern with this side is that it won't be competitive once teams have been completed.

Everyone has different views on who will be the top scorers on each line, but based on my views, only 8 of your 16 keepers would make the cut.

If you think the vast majority of your 16 qualify, then stick with what you've got, but if you don't, cut the 2-4 you like least and get some more top end scoring power in. Personally, I'd be putting the following under the microscope first: Birchall, Yeo, Wines, Zerrett and Christensen. Grundy would be on that list, although I understand your reasoning, which is clearly quite detailed, so I wouldn't try to talk you out of him.

Replacements could include your planned upgrade targets, almost all of which look like good, safer top end picks to me, or anyone you think will be a top scorer on their line and is not too overpriced.

In short, I think you're much better off starting with 13 really good keepers, than trying to get 16 and therefore actually only getting 8-10.

Good luck

Yeah I gotta admit, out of the list you gave, Birchall, Yeo and Zerrett are concerns, Birchall in particular. He's burnt me before, he's not going to improve that much (based on age and scoring history) and it's touch and go as to whether he'll be top 15, let alone top 10. I like the look of McVeigh but not at that price. Not for a defender. He usually dips a little bit too so I'll try my luck at cashing in on him then. I also got Bartel in which is making me look more generic back there already. I'll have a think about it.

I can see Yeo increasing his scoring while the WCE tall backs stay fit. Will he be top 10? He has the talent for it, I think. Zerrett is a little gun and should hopefully benefit from more midfield minutes. I could probably switch him with someone like Wingard for another 50k but really? I can't predict who will have the better year. It should be Wingard but he just doesn't score well enough for what he does on field. I've seen him rack up 100SC for a 5 goal match. Until Robbie Gray moves out of the midfield, allowing Wingard in and/or SC stop hating Wingard, I'm not sure how bullish I can be on him.

Christensen is another I just got a feeling about. I've liked him sine I first saw him play and while he hasn't really developed as I thought he would, I think he will benefit from being back home and having had some time to sort his back out. I think that with a fit Brissy midfield, he is worth the punt, especially as he will be largely unloved by others

Thanks for the feedback. I'll see what I can do about selling off one of the 16 into a rookie. Then I can maybe top up some of the questionable ones and maybe upgrade into one of the 200k rookies. If 2 of them go off, then it will be 1 up 1 down into each of Fyfe and Danger, who traditionally drops into the 550ks at some stage

 

[Maccas marvels]

Hi IDig, it's a choice out of wines or Cripps, more went for a POD but think he will average 105-110 for the year in such a young squad

 

[THCLT]

Hi IDig, it's a choice out of wines or Cripps, more went for a POD but think he will average 105-110 for the year in such a young squad

If you feel he can average in that range and want a POD against Wines, then you should stick with it. R Gray and Cripps are potentially good PODs in your midfield which could work out in your favour, plus you have enough 'safe' picks in your team to not expose you too much if they don't work out.

 

[Courtesans]

Seen quite a few teams here and elsewhere now. As a general observation:
Pick 12 or 13 keepers with a Buddy/Wines in there
2-3 in the Liberatore, Crouch, Smith, Yeo mould
2 set and forget rucks.
a Wells/Anderson type
Kerridge
Hopper/Trengrove type
R/F
Playing rookies. Seems to be some promising ones, early but.
Just my 2c

 

[THCLT]

Seen quite a few teams here and elsewhere now. As a general observation:
Pick 12 or 13 keepers with a Buddy/Wines in there
2-3 in the Liberatore, Crouch, Smith, Yeo mould
2 set and forget rucks.
a Wells/Anderson type
Kerridge
Hopper/Trengrove type
R/F
Playing rookies. Seems to be some promising ones, early but.
Just my 2c

I think you should contact the HS to have them publish this under the heading, 'How to pick a team in SC 2016'

 

[Diabolical]

Seen quite a few teams here and elsewhere now. As a general observation:
Pick 12 or 13 keepers with a Buddy/Wines in there
2-3 in the Liberatore, Crouch, Smith, Yeo mould
2 set and forget rucks.
a Wells/Anderson type
Kerridge
Hopper/Trengrove type
R/F
Playing rookies. Seems to be some promising ones, early but.
Just my 2c

Given there can only be one winner, would you suggest that one should keep within your general observation or look outside the square?

 

[Courtesans]

Given there can only be one winner, would you suggest that one should keep within your general observation or look outside the square?

Begin with a sound platform, then play the year as it comes.

 

[Nathan]

Given there can only be one winner, would you suggest that one should keep within your general observation or look outside the square?

Just pick your team and don't worry about % ownership. Loopholing, trading & luck will determine who wins.

(assuming the team isn't outrageous to begin with)

 

[Brettthejett]

Given there can only be one winner, would you suggest that one should keep within your general observation or look outside the square?

I don't think you can win unless you take a little step outside the square.
But don't go to far or you will get lost and won't be able to find your way back

 

[Diabolical]

I don't think you can win unless you take a little step outside the square.
But don't go to far or you will get lost and won't be able to find your way back

Oh bugger! I wish you told me that earlier!

In all seriousness, my team is looking fairly similar to the masses except I currently have no player in the "Liberatore, Crouch, Smith, Yeo mould"

 

[Courtesans]

I don't think you can win unless you take a little step outside the square.
But don't go to far or you will get lost and won't be able to find your way back

Been a lot written here about ones initial teams. The really good players all agree that you need a sound platform and sure take a few risks.

Sure there is only one winner, but you have to be in the mix. Kick 1.8 to 8.1 in the first quarter game over, 6.10 to 13.3 at half time doesn't make it look any better.

A really nice finish and to give your leagues a shake is the go, if you end up at the pointy end, rarefied air.

 

[Darkie]

^ I'm inclined to agree with a few others' comments above ... I think seeking PODs is not necessary, just make the best team you can. Check out the analysis below. I think 2015's winner started pretty standard, and seemingly stayed that way throughout:

http://www.supercoachscores.com/threads/2779-Winners-Analysis-2015-amp-2013?highlight=

 

[manyproblems]

Would appreciate some thoughts. 50k left in the bank. Debating on M5 and perhaps starting with Simpson over Birchall.

 

[anfa18]

Would appreciate some thoughts. 50k left in the bank. Debating on M5 and perhaps starting with Simpson over Birchall.

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My opinion is that it looks pretty darn good. Personally i would downgrade Lyons and upgrade Parker to a Priddis, JPK, Sloane type. Then you might be able to also go Rich/Birchall to Simpson.

 

[Goodie's Guns]

Would appreciate some thoughts. 50k left in the bank. Debating on M5 and perhaps starting with Simpson over Birchall.

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Nice side.
I reckon I'd downgrade Lyons/mills to a cheap rookie and upgrade Rich to Simpson, Keeping Birchall

 

[BC]

Going through plans b,c,d as every nab game creates a slightly different plan of attack in my head.
More of a what if really, so don't think im jumping on the first decent play that shows something, its more about covering all bases and scenarios of who are showing a bit and are likely to have a spot in there teams best 22.



I see this as 14 keepers
Classing Wells, Aish, Howe as rookies with potential to score slightly more than the average rookie.