Position Forwards Discussion

[Hot Shame]

It would be fitting for 2018 owners of Billings to avoid him this year, for him to then dominate and average 100+. That would be the ultimate slap in the face.

Lol i have him @ F3 atm. For some reason i like it ?‍♂️

 

[NT.Thunder]

Does all this mean I shouldn’t be mad at Relton Roberts anymore?

 

[pizza safety]

It would be fitting for 2018 owners of Billings to avoid him this year, for him to then dominate and average 100+. That would be the ultimate slap in the face.

it's funny because it's a 50% chance of happening

 

[Nest]

Anyone thinking about Mitch Wallis over Dunkley and McLean? Started in the middle against the Suns if I'm not mistaken. Was this skewed because the Dogs were trialing things for JLT?

 

[Hot Shame]

Anyone thinking about Mitch Wallis over Dunkley and McLean? Started in the middle against the Suns if I'm not mistaken. Was this skewed because the Dogs were trialing things for JLT?

I’d consider it if he didnt alws find a way to miss games.

 

[Monya Meow Meow]

I wish I didn't pick Billings last year...
At least I would pick him this year with the forwards giving me so much headaches!

 

[Bermi]

Seeing those CBA numbers for Mundy makes me feel much more comfortable with him at F3 for me. 14 of 19 contested possessions as well.

Not too concerned that Mundy will be 34yo in July? He is a big bloke (192cm) but he's expected to play in a tough physical position.

 

[pizza safety]

Robbie Gray only had 6 disposals with 2 kicks, 4 handballs and 40 SC points in JLT1 in 2018. He then came out and played really well in JLT2 so fair chance he was taking it easy again this year in JLT1.

 

[freowho]

Anyone thinking about Mitch Wallis over Dunkley and McLean? Started in the middle against the Suns if I'm not mistaken. Was this skewed because the Dogs were trialing things for JLT?

It's possible that all 3 average 90-95 and end up being decent picks. But we are probably looking for those 100+ forwards or a cheaper player that can make the leap to 90+. Also at their price they can be upgrade targets rather than starting picks.

 

[pizza safety]

Anyone thinking about Mitch Wallis over Dunkley and McLean? Started in the middle against the Suns if I'm not mistaken. Was this skewed because the Dogs were trialing things for JLT?

I reckon McLean will get a fair go and maybe more of a go than Wallis but it’s hard to trust him. I reckon Dunkley could strangely be on the outer with Libba back just like McLean was last year after doing his shoulder. Dunkleys biggest strength as a mid is tackling, whilst McLean’s is clearances. I think With Bont and Macrae not being hugely dominant at centre clearances (But Libba is) and Macrae and Libba being dominant at tackling, they will prefer McLean.

I wouldn’t trust any of them

 

[Hondo]

I think Billings is a good pick / borderline really obvious pick.

SC is no place to hold grudges!

 

[Hondo]

Not too concerned that Mundy will be 34yo in July? He is a big bloke (192cm) but he's expected to play in a tough physical position.

Yeah I think there has to ceiling there due to age

 

[pizza safety]

Not too concerned that Mundy will be 34yo in July? He is a big bloke (192cm) but he's expected to play in a tough physical position.

Yeah it’s too much of a risk in my opinion, don’t think he’ll completely fall off but he’s basically a low ceiling, slightly low floor pick with a 50% chance of averaging 90 or lower

 

[pizza safety]

I think Billings is a good pick / borderline really obvious pick.

SC is no place to hold grudges!

I don’t understand how he’s a good pick, it’s a coin flip whether he comes out and plays well or plays poorly based on which run of form he chooses.

Even if you picked him in 2017, his best year where he averaged 92, you probably would have traded him after Round 5 after he’d averaged 69 in the first 5 games. The same year he also averaged 71 in 4 weeks between rounds 15-18.

We all know how he started 2018.

I’d prefer to pick him as a risk if he gets absurdly cheap knowing that his form could turn around but I would not start him.

 

[stephen]

I don’t understand how he’s a good pick, it’s a coin flip whether he comes out and plays well or plays poorly based on which run of form he chooses.

Even if you picked him in 2017, his best year where he averaged 92, you probably would have traded him after Round 5 after he’d averaged 69 in the first 5 games. The same year he also averaged 71 in 4 weeks between rounds 15-18.

We all know how he started 2018.

I’d prefer to pick him as a risk if he gets absurdly cheap knowing that his form could turn around but I would not start him.

23yo who has played 85 games and was a top first-round draft pick who averaged 84 in his second year is the break-out zone player I normally look for. His progression until last year looked exactly like the kind of player who would make the next step. Plenty of players look like making that step and then don't, so I guess it's a matter of whether you think there were extenuating circumstances or he just doesn't have what it takes. Something was really off at the Saints last year, particularly in the first half of the season, and Billings was right where the stink was coming out. Confidence way off, didn't know or feel comfortable in his role, and his performances showed. Definitely reasonable to think he can't turn it round but for mine he's extremely talented and capable of making the next step and it's something I want to bet on.

 

[Hondo]

I don’t understand how he’s a good pick, it’s a coin flip whether he comes out and plays well or plays poorly based on which run of form he chooses.

Even if you picked him in 2017, his best year where he averaged 92, you probably would have traded him after Round 5 after he’d averaged 69 in the first 5 games. The same year he also averaged 71 in 4 weeks between rounds 15-18.

We all know how he started 2018.

I’d prefer to pick him as a risk if he gets absurdly cheap knowing that his form could turn around but I would not start him.

We know he can play and we know he can score big for a forward.

It’s been mentioned before how his scoring improved last year post byes and I think it’s a good chance that continues now he gets to age 24 which is the age he will do whatever he is capable of.

It’s no guarantee but I see him as capable of matching guys priced $50-$100k more.

 

[Tamuhawk]

I never had Billings last year, currently plucked him in at F3.

 

[Feerits Elf]

It’s been mentioned before how his scoring improved last year post byes and I think it’s a good chance that continues now he gets to age 24 which is the age he will do whatever he is capable of.

In that case look for a big performance from Jack in Rd 23 against the Swans.

 

[aps1]

I don’t understand how he’s a good pick, it’s a coin flip whether he comes out and plays well or plays poorly based on which run of form he chooses.

Even if you picked him in 2017, his best year where he averaged 92, you probably would have traded him after Round 5 after he’d averaged 69 in the first 5 games. The same year he also averaged 71 in 4 weeks between rounds 15-18.

We all know how he started 2018.

I’d prefer to pick him as a risk if he gets absurdly cheap knowing that his form could turn around but I would not start him.

Very easy pick. Went 92 the year before with an extended run 120+, regressed last year in the first half, and found form in second half of the year. Less than 100 games so still finding consistency and priced at 80 odd.

Plenty of players have regressed in their 3-4th year before true breakouts.

 

[Herbie66]

Still pondering this equation ...

- So Neale gone leaves a gaping hole ...
- Walters, Mundy etc get extra MID time ...
- Who gets the FWD minutes ....
- If Fyfe goes down .... what on earth happens ....

Do Hogan and Lobb suddenly have more appeal ?