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anything over about 150k is too much for a bench player from the outset..
Depending on price Hmac, Sandi or Grundy will probably fit in as a R1 and/or R2 with the plan of upgrading them after they have increased in price somewhat or get injured (ie. Leuenberger this year).
I'm also not a fan of the 'set and forget' strategy in any position. While it may make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, you may also miss out on great opportunities with this mindset..
Depending on price Hmac, Sandi or Grundy will probably fit in as a R1 and/or R2 with the plan of upgrading them after they have increased in price somewhat or get injured (ie. Leuenberger this year).
I'm also not a fan of the 'set and forget' strategy in any position. While it may make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, you may also miss out on great opportunities with this mindset..
IF Hmac has a preseason and is a round 1 starter I will risk him. He done well as a stepping stone in 2012. Even if he plays the first 7 games and gets injured he has played a role. Since he has missed the entire season and only played 7 in 2012 and 1 in 2011 surely he will be remarkably cheap and close to bottom priced. LeCras started this season at $369k but played 19,21,21 in the seasons before. But it will all depend on round 1 selection for me. If he is listed as 2 weeks you can count on him being gone for 12-16 weeks minimum lol. All year he has been listed at around 2 weeks. If he is at $128k though I dont think fitness even matters, i'd be comfortable with him at R3 or R4 at that price
Honestly, I am not sure about HMac. I think one of the key reasons that the Cats have been so good this year is that Blicavs has not only got so much better at ruckwork and playing in general, but also that his endurance allows great flexibility for them - they don't need to rest their ruck forward and adjust their structure accordingly, as their ruck can run all day! If it works this year, why change it?
Of course, second year blues will mean Blicavs will suck next year and HMac will dominate...
Of course, second year blues will mean Blicavs will suck next year and HMac will dominate...
Lol so does Hmac. Simpson should be fine imo because his problem has been his back, but that seems fine now. Just got unlucky with his knee. Vardy and Hmac are far more questionable because Macintosh seems to have serious knee troubles and Vardy hip problems. That said, I think that only Hmac and Simpson are competing, because in all likelihood Vardy will replace Pods forward. Really hope that all 3 can stay fit next year.
Yeah good point but different circumstances I think. Giles and Smith played full seasons whereas Grundy will play 6-7 tops.
Giles and Smith also played major roles for their teams who got smashed week in week out whereas Grundy plays for the pies who should get some relief from Q.
Teenage v mature age is probably the concern though.
Giles and Smith also played major roles for their teams who got smashed week in week out whereas Grundy plays for the pies who should get some relief from Q.
Teenage v mature age is probably the concern though.
NicNat is an attractive option for sure.
Not sure on Sandi, McIntosh or Kreuzer - not great injury records over recent seasons.
Grundy also attractive, but now with Jolly out of the picture, a full season combined with 2nd-year blues could see him traded mid-season if he drops off. Should still rise in value.
Jacobs . . . we're not on good terms atm.
Maric . . . not sure what caused his drop-off in 2013. Could be an option. McEvoy in the same boat, as well as Jacobs. Clearly #1 rucks at their respective clubs, yet dropped significantly.
NicNat and Grundy for me atm, with McBean and another ruck rookie who will play (unlike Currie).
Not sure on Sandi, McIntosh or Kreuzer - not great injury records over recent seasons.
Grundy also attractive, but now with Jolly out of the picture, a full season combined with 2nd-year blues could see him traded mid-season if he drops off. Should still rise in value.
Jacobs . . . we're not on good terms atm.
Maric . . . not sure what caused his drop-off in 2013. Could be an option. McEvoy in the same boat, as well as Jacobs. Clearly #1 rucks at their respective clubs, yet dropped significantly.
NicNat and Grundy for me atm, with McBean and another ruck rookie who will play (unlike Currie).
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I think I am going to try and start cox and nic nat in my fwd line as opposed to rucks. I think there is a lot more value to be made in the ruck divison as opposed to fwds as we saw this year with minson and goldie.
I know there will be blokes like walker, chappy, pav, thomas etc but I don't really see many of them being top 6 fwds by seasons end so I will most likely be starting with one of jacobs/maric and sandi then swing one of cox or nic nat into the rucks and trade a ruck to a beams/martin of the past 2 years
I know there will be blokes like walker, chappy, pav, thomas etc but I don't really see many of them being top 6 fwds by seasons end so I will most likely be starting with one of jacobs/maric and sandi then swing one of cox or nic nat into the rucks and trade a ruck to a beams/martin of the past 2 years
Definantly want ddp.
Not sure if I want cox again.
R1 minson R2 hmac/kruz/sandi
i am a grundy fan and he did only play 6 games but his highest score was 93. Not the stats you wanna see from your r2.
There will be improvement so maybe a little harsh.
Nic nat fwd for mine with r4 dpp rookie
potential breakout:
M. Lobbe
23 year old
Not sure if I want cox again.
R1 minson R2 hmac/kruz/sandi
i am a grundy fan and he did only play 6 games but his highest score was 93. Not the stats you wanna see from your r2.
There will be improvement so maybe a little harsh.
Nic nat fwd for mine with r4 dpp rookie
potential breakout:
M. Lobbe
23 year old
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