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He was a given but a couple from McInnery, McHenry, T.Brown, Mahoney, Budarick would be very handy.
I can’t see Serong, Anderson or Stephens averaging 65+. Very expensive bench warmers. I think all 3 will become very good players but from a SC cash cow prospective they are below par.
I guess we play the hand that has been dealt to us.
I can’t see Serong, Anderson or Stephens averaging 65+. Very expensive bench warmers. I think all 3 will become very good players but from a SC cash cow prospective they are below par.
I guess we play the hand that has been dealt to us.
Interesting exercise but of course the AFL authors aren't the coaches so the coaches may have a different view. It just goes to show how differently the 50/50 selections can play out (and also showing how shaky the JS is of these critical cheap selections)
On the 50/50s, authors swung as follows:
On the 50/50s, authors swung as follows:
- Duman over Watson
- J.Joyce over Budarick
- Answerth & Starcevich over Robertson
- Garner over Mahony
- Newman over T.Williamson
- S.Reid (if fit) over DStephens and
- B.Brown (if fit) over Xerri
- Hall & Anderson over Bonar
- Serong over CBlakely
- Ash over Cummings
- B.Williams over Vardy
- Brander over Hutchings
- Jackson over Weiderman
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Exactly right. That's why I'm considering not bothering with a FD as I think some of these guys on the cusp like a Budarick/Mahony could easily become donuts even if named in R1. Brander as well I think will need good form to keep his spot but I think will be given a chance from R1.
I also think Freo are crazy if they play Serong over Blakely.
I also think Freo are crazy if they play Serong over Blakely.
I have been a bit too optimistic taking probably the best winger in the AFL as an example haha.
But Lachie Whitfield is also one of the best in the comp atm and he went 73. Andy McGrath (although played defence) went at 71 and he had terrible scoring in the preseason as well.
Angus Brayshaw went at 65 in his first season (but copped a few sub vests as well).
Bascially, I think 65+ is possible for Anderson considering his pedigree as a top 2 pick, but yes of course, preseason scoring isn't that promising.
But Lachie Whitfield is also one of the best in the comp atm and he went 73. Andy McGrath (although played defence) went at 71 and he had terrible scoring in the preseason as well.
Angus Brayshaw went at 65 in his first season (but copped a few sub vests as well).
Bascially, I think 65+ is possible for Anderson considering his pedigree as a top 2 pick, but yes of course, preseason scoring isn't that promising.
Yeah agree on that one. I think I'd have Cumming over Ash, Blakely over Serong.
But I think Budarick will play - J.Joyce keeping him out is very questionable. Although Joyce had more TOG in Marsh 2, Budarick was more impressive in Marsh 1 and the second half of Marsh 2. But just goes to show that his JS isn't solid.
Also trust LITS' judgement that Brander and B.Williams will play (especially B.Williams). Think Brander's JS could be shaky though but still not a reason to overlook if named.
Bonar could get a chance, if you take the view that he was just being eased back after his hammy scare.
But otherwise, I agree with the prediction that Watson, D.Cameron, Robertson, McInerney, Williamson and Mahony will not play in R1.
But I think Budarick will play - J.Joyce keeping him out is very questionable. Although Joyce had more TOG in Marsh 2, Budarick was more impressive in Marsh 1 and the second half of Marsh 2. But just goes to show that his JS isn't solid.
Also trust LITS' judgement that Brander and B.Williams will play (especially B.Williams). Think Brander's JS could be shaky though but still not a reason to overlook if named.
Bonar could get a chance, if you take the view that he was just being eased back after his hammy scare.
But otherwise, I agree with the prediction that Watson, D.Cameron, Robertson, McInerney, Williamson and Mahony will not play in R1.