Opinion Tom Liberatore - Keeper, Cash Cow or M9
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I think last year was a bit of an anomaly with a 105 making the top 8 on total mids as so many of the top options like Ablett, Fyfe, Rocky, Sloane had injury affected seasons.
In 2013, 2014 I feel there were more options that went 110+ over 21-22 games (although I haven't done the statistical analysis).
In 2013, 2014 I feel there were more options that went 110+ over 21-22 games (although I haven't done the statistical analysis).
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http://www.supercoachscores.com/thr...e-Preseason-Mid-Price-Madness-for-2016/page31
some interesting this were said about liba during pre season if anyone is interested
some interesting this were said about liba during pre season if anyone is interested
I think I have my SC thinking cap on for today...
Yesterday was like a train wreck for me on the SC website and ended up having to hit the 'Clear Team' button!
Re the Libba debate, I think the title of this thread sums it up best. That is, are you selecting him with the expectation of being a Keeper, Cash Cow or M9? At a touch over $357k, he's right in that band of being a 'Fine Line Between Pleasure and Pain' (thanks KLo30). The one thing he has over others in this price bracket is the FACT that he's performed at Keeper's level for multiple seasons prior to his injury. So there's no doubting his potential or capacity to score, however, the landscape has changed somewhat and he's returning to a Bulldogs team with a 'new' game plan and more players rotating through their midfield. History also suggests that players returning from such injury takes a while to regain the confidence and trust in their movements so I think it would be wise to take 10% of his previous average. Hence a realistic expectation would be 95, not the 105 which we know is in him but maybe not for 2016.
Personally for me, it's currently between him and B Crouch for that one midfield spot. Come round 1 though, if an Angus Brayshaw of 2015 appears then I'd take the rookie and use the funds to upgrade my defence.
My final advice would be that if you're ever 50/50 on a selection, especially in the 'Pleasure and Pain' price bracket, then don't commit your overall team structure to that selection and let that be the last selection decision you make when finalising your team. If no better options are available then just take Libba and run.
Yesterday was like a train wreck for me on the SC website and ended up having to hit the 'Clear Team' button!
Re the Libba debate, I think the title of this thread sums it up best. That is, are you selecting him with the expectation of being a Keeper, Cash Cow or M9? At a touch over $357k, he's right in that band of being a 'Fine Line Between Pleasure and Pain' (thanks KLo30). The one thing he has over others in this price bracket is the FACT that he's performed at Keeper's level for multiple seasons prior to his injury. So there's no doubting his potential or capacity to score, however, the landscape has changed somewhat and he's returning to a Bulldogs team with a 'new' game plan and more players rotating through their midfield. History also suggests that players returning from such injury takes a while to regain the confidence and trust in their movements so I think it would be wise to take 10% of his previous average. Hence a realistic expectation would be 95, not the 105 which we know is in him but maybe not for 2016.
Personally for me, it's currently between him and B Crouch for that one midfield spot. Come round 1 though, if an Angus Brayshaw of 2015 appears then I'd take the rookie and use the funds to upgrade my defence.
My final advice would be that if you're ever 50/50 on a selection, especially in the 'Pleasure and Pain' price bracket, then don't commit your overall team structure to that selection and let that be the last selection decision you make when finalising your team. If no better options are available then just take Libba and run.
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I think I have my SC thinking cap on for today...
Yesterday was like a train wreck for me on the SC website and ended up having to hit the 'Clear Team' button!
Re the Libba debate, I think the title of this thread sums it up best. That is, are you selecting him with the expectation of being a Keeper, Cash Cow or M9? At a touch over $357k, he's right in that band of being a 'Fine Line Between Pleasure and Pain' (thanks KLo30). The one thing he has over others in this price bracket is the FACT that he's performed at Keeper's level for multiple seasons prior to his injury. So there's no doubting his potential or capacity to score, however, the landscape has changed somewhat and he's returning to a Bulldogs team with a 'new' game plan and more players rotating through their midfield. History also suggests that players returning from such injury takes a while to regain the confidence and trust in their movements so I think it would be wise to take 10% of his previous average. Hence a realistic expectation would be 95, not the 105 which we know is in him but maybe not for 2016.
Personally for me, it's currently between him and B Crouch for that one midfield spot. Come round 1 though, if an Angus Brayshaw of 2015 appears then I'd take the rookie and use the funds to upgrade my defence.
My final advice would be that if you're ever 50/50 on a selection, especially in the 'Pleasure and Pain' price bracket, then don't commit your overall team structure to that selection and let that be the last selection decision you make when finalising your team. If no better options are available then just take Libba and run.
Yesterday was like a train wreck for me on the SC website and ended up having to hit the 'Clear Team' button!
Re the Libba debate, I think the title of this thread sums it up best. That is, are you selecting him with the expectation of being a Keeper, Cash Cow or M9? At a touch over $357k, he's right in that band of being a 'Fine Line Between Pleasure and Pain' (thanks KLo30). The one thing he has over others in this price bracket is the FACT that he's performed at Keeper's level for multiple seasons prior to his injury. So there's no doubting his potential or capacity to score, however, the landscape has changed somewhat and he's returning to a Bulldogs team with a 'new' game plan and more players rotating through their midfield. History also suggests that players returning from such injury takes a while to regain the confidence and trust in their movements so I think it would be wise to take 10% of his previous average. Hence a realistic expectation would be 95, not the 105 which we know is in him but maybe not for 2016.
Personally for me, it's currently between him and B Crouch for that one midfield spot. Come round 1 though, if an Angus Brayshaw of 2015 appears then I'd take the rookie and use the funds to upgrade my defence.
My final advice would be that if you're ever 50/50 on a selection, especially in the 'Pleasure and Pain' price bracket, then don't commit your overall team structure to that selection and let that be the last selection decision you make when finalising your team. If no better options are available then just take Libba and run.
I think I have my SC thinking cap on for today...
Yesterday was like a train wreck for me on the SC website and ended up having to hit the 'Clear Team' button!
Re the Libba debate, I think the title of this thread sums it up best. That is, are you selecting him with the expectation of being a Keeper, Cash Cow or M9? At a touch over $357k, he's right in that band of being a 'Fine Line Between Pleasure and Pain' (thanks KLo30). The one thing he has over others in this price bracket is the FACT that he's performed at Keeper's level for multiple seasons prior to his injury. So there's no doubting his potential or capacity to score, however, the landscape has changed somewhat and he's returning to a Bulldogs team with a 'new' game plan and more players rotating through their midfield. History also suggests that players returning from such injury takes a while to regain the confidence and trust in their movements so I think it would be wise to take 10% of his previous average. Hence a realistic expectation would be 95, not the 105 which we know is in him but maybe not for 2016.
Personally for me, it's currently between him and B Crouch for that one midfield spot. Come round 1 though, if an Angus Brayshaw of 2015 appears then I'd take the rookie and use the funds to upgrade my defence.
My final advice would be that if you're ever 50/50 on a selection, especially in the 'Pleasure and Pain' price bracket, then don't commit your overall team structure to that selection and let that be the last selection decision you make when finalising your team. If no better options are available then just take Libba and run.
Yesterday was like a train wreck for me on the SC website and ended up having to hit the 'Clear Team' button!
Re the Libba debate, I think the title of this thread sums it up best. That is, are you selecting him with the expectation of being a Keeper, Cash Cow or M9? At a touch over $357k, he's right in that band of being a 'Fine Line Between Pleasure and Pain' (thanks KLo30). The one thing he has over others in this price bracket is the FACT that he's performed at Keeper's level for multiple seasons prior to his injury. So there's no doubting his potential or capacity to score, however, the landscape has changed somewhat and he's returning to a Bulldogs team with a 'new' game plan and more players rotating through their midfield. History also suggests that players returning from such injury takes a while to regain the confidence and trust in their movements so I think it would be wise to take 10% of his previous average. Hence a realistic expectation would be 95, not the 105 which we know is in him but maybe not for 2016.
Personally for me, it's currently between him and B Crouch for that one midfield spot. Come round 1 though, if an Angus Brayshaw of 2015 appears then I'd take the rookie and use the funds to upgrade my defence.
My final advice would be that if you're ever 50/50 on a selection, especially in the 'Pleasure and Pain' price bracket, then don't commit your overall team structure to that selection and let that be the last selection decision you make when finalising your team. If no better options are available then just take Libba and run.