Position Defender Discussion
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He was one of the players on my preseason watch so I'll add my observations for your reference.
Him and Bowes seems to have swapped roles over the preseason as Weller was playing that pure midfield role for the time he was on the ground which also happens to be just in the 1st half. Missed 2 goals which he would normally kicked and laid a big tackle on Dangerfield which put him flat on his back, I was impressed with that aggression, especially for a preseason game. He was definitely part of their 1st group of mids but they do have a few to rotate through there, with that says, he does possess an outside game which separates him from his peers. Like Houston, his price almost makes him a 'boom or bust' selection. However, in the right role, he has all the tools to be that 100+ player.
I'm reserving my judgement on him until I see their next game, but he hasn't done anything to detraction from my attention. He also looked like he belonged on the big stage from the SOO game, so that's another positive. Whether I decide to go with him will depend largely on how many other 'gutsy' selections I'm forced to make in my FWD line.
Him and Bowes seems to have swapped roles over the preseason as Weller was playing that pure midfield role for the time he was on the ground which also happens to be just in the 1st half. Missed 2 goals which he would normally kicked and laid a big tackle on Dangerfield which put him flat on his back, I was impressed with that aggression, especially for a preseason game. He was definitely part of their 1st group of mids but they do have a few to rotate through there, with that says, he does possess an outside game which separates him from his peers. Like Houston, his price almost makes him a 'boom or bust' selection. However, in the right role, he has all the tools to be that 100+ player.
I'm reserving my judgement on him until I see their next game, but he hasn't done anything to detraction from my attention. He also looked like he belonged on the big stage from the SOO game, so that's another positive. Whether I decide to go with him will depend largely on how many other 'gutsy' selections I'm forced to make in my FWD line.
I currently have him in my team, but he's not locked in. Want to see a decent game from him in Marsh 2 first.
His average has increased every year of his career so far, including a 14 pt boost to his average last season to 88. 24 years old, so should be almost in his prime. 75 from 48% game time in Marsh 1 was good, 73 in the State of Origin not too bad when you look at a lot of the others who scored 70-80ish.
May still drop him to Doc and use the extra 50K elsewhere, want to see his next game too before deciding which of the two I run with.
His average has increased every year of his career so far, including a 14 pt boost to his average last season to 88. 24 years old, so should be almost in his prime. 75 from 48% game time in Marsh 1 was good, 73 in the State of Origin not too bad when you look at a lot of the others who scored 70-80ish.
May still drop him to Doc and use the extra 50K elsewhere, want to see his next game too before deciding which of the two I run with.
Thanks guys. I was just looking for one outside the box (sideways if it wasn't working early). Thought he might slip into a HB role (+ maybe reduced impact from Houli, Edwards) - but if he's likely to be stuck in FP..... Good point re: 2nd year. Thanks for the feedback. Doc it is I guess for now ?♂️
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