Position Ruck Discussion
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Ceglar - player number 1 ruck the last 3 games. McEvoy was played at full back, a tactic the hawks seem keen to continue with. This was once again their setup in the practice game the other day. Also Ceglar just signed a new contract. I assume with the promise of taking over the number 1 ruck spot. Last 3 games averaged 95. Priced at 76. Also duel position as a ruck / forward.
Can’t believe I am saying this but seriously considering him as my R2 over NicNat etc
Can’t believe I am saying this but seriously considering him as my R2 over NicNat etc
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I’ve had a quick scan over this thread and can’t see any reference to Goldy. Current ownership of 2.4% and an average last year of 112 and a post Bye average of 128. Not currently in my team, but might be someone I would consider if Gawn looks at risk for round 1. Are there any obvious reasons why his ownership % isn’t higher when compared to other Grundy/Gawn alternatives?
I think Ceglar has claims as a starting F3 or F4. His role in the past has been fwd/ruck. The Hawks have Patton as the big target up front now. McEvoy is playing CHB in pre season practice games leaving Ceglar was the No 1 ruck. In addition Ceglar will only play against one of the top 5 rucks from last season in his first 7 rounds so his draw is pretty good. Could ave mid 90's which would be okay in your forward line but price is a bit tricky.
We've been blessed in the last few years with the resilience of the top rucks... perhaps we should be considering the likelihood one our starting rucks does miss a week or two and figure out what is worth to save a trade by having cover in place.
Here is the historical likelihood of a ruck missing a game...
Based on the above even in 2018 there was a greater than 50% chance of a ruckman missing a game, so chances of one of two ruckmen missing a game during the season goes to greater than 75% (and over 90% using last years figures - DISCLAIMER: probability is not my strongpoint)… Yes we can keep the faith with Grundy & Gawn that they'll be resilient once again but I would prefer to have some sort of plan in place... If its not a DPP ruck sitting in the forward line then maybe its an expensive benchwarmer.
EDIT: A DPP ruck in the forward line needs to be a playing ruck and also needs to justify the $ spent otherwise the expensive benchwarmer with JS like Naismith ($255k) almost makes more sense... who out of Ryder, Ceglar, Ladhams or Patton is a compelling selection???
Here is the historical likelihood of a ruck missing a game...
Based on the above even in 2018 there was a greater than 50% chance of a ruckman missing a game, so chances of one of two ruckmen missing a game during the season goes to greater than 75% (and over 90% using last years figures - DISCLAIMER: probability is not my strongpoint)… Yes we can keep the faith with Grundy & Gawn that they'll be resilient once again but I would prefer to have some sort of plan in place... If its not a DPP ruck sitting in the forward line then maybe its an expensive benchwarmer.
EDIT: A DPP ruck in the forward line needs to be a playing ruck and also needs to justify the $ spent otherwise the expensive benchwarmer with JS like Naismith ($255k) almost makes more sense... who out of Ryder, Ceglar, Ladhams or Patton is a compelling selection???
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