Defenders Discussion
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Obie I think I have to agree and I wouldn't be surpised if more don't move away from Mitchell/McVeigh/Jimmy as more "breakout" and "value" contenders start to have good pre seasons. At this stage I like the look of my side more with a value defence - eg really like the Hurn/Grimes/Swallow mould with decent early draws. I was burned hard on chasing defensive points last year and plan to join the under 500k club on that line (today anyway! ha ha). I see the big 3 as still being top 6 defenders but could all still drop under 500k. It could be a good opportunity to break away from the pack with positive POD's with good early draws. (I am such a believer of the growing Rowsus RAMP cult LOL!)
I hear what you are saying with the Gun premium mids too but at the moment I find myself searching for value everywhere. My current draft team only has 5 players over 500k.
Really looking forward to the value v gun's & rooks this year. Go team Value!
I hear what you are saying with the Gun premium mids too but at the moment I find myself searching for value everywhere. My current draft team only has 5 players over 500k.
Really looking forward to the value v gun's & rooks this year. Go team Value!
I'm interested if anyone has any thoughts on GWS players who could have a Trent mcKenzie style break our in their third year. Eg Trent went from 60's av to low 80's average last season. With opposition focus like to be on shutting down Heath Shaw I wonder if someone could benefit?
To be worth a gamble they would have to have had a solid game average in their first 2 seasons. IF they were classified as a mid there isn't much point looking at them but 4 defenders come to mind who fit this category,
Curtly Hampton - don't know much about him but he is my tip to go up 20ppg or so.
2012 - 17 games at 56.1
2013 - 18 games at 64.2
Tom Bugg (18 games at 69, 14 games at 54), Adam Kennedy (15 games at 53, then 19 games at 57), Nick Haynes (8 games at 37, 11 games at 64) are the others that spring to mine but Curtly seems to be the one with the class. Anyone who knows about GWS care to comment.
Clearly there is fairly significant risk with this approach but we all like to find THAT breakout player!
To be worth a gamble they would have to have had a solid game average in their first 2 seasons. IF they were classified as a mid there isn't much point looking at them but 4 defenders come to mind who fit this category,
Curtly Hampton - don't know much about him but he is my tip to go up 20ppg or so.
2012 - 17 games at 56.1
2013 - 18 games at 64.2
Tom Bugg (18 games at 69, 14 games at 54), Adam Kennedy (15 games at 53, then 19 games at 57), Nick Haynes (8 games at 37, 11 games at 64) are the others that spring to mine but Curtly seems to be the one with the class. Anyone who knows about GWS care to comment.
Clearly there is fairly significant risk with this approach but we all like to find THAT breakout player!
For those considering Grimes, looks like he'll be playing in the backline almost exclusively in 2014. I remember reading he's been training with the defenders and with all the new midfielders, he should be playing off a flank which imo is where he's most suited. Could mean he's less likely to break down?
Well Philzay if it is any consualtion at least you were not the only one to get hit with that one.
I too have been burnt by Grimes, unfortunately as he is injured on a regular basis he nearly always some kind of discount or is under priced.
Unfortunately also it has meant that he has not been able to fulfill his potential. Another reason why his name keeps coming up.
I too have been burnt by Grimes, unfortunately as he is injured on a regular basis he nearly always some kind of discount or is under priced.
Unfortunately also it has meant that he has not been able to fulfill his potential. Another reason why his name keeps coming up.
Think it is about time the creators of SC developed a "never again" function. This would allow coaches to nominate players on their "never again list" long before the start of the season. That way, when we're looking to pick our starting team or upgrade, the player would be "greyed out" and unavailable for selection! No longer will we suffer temptation from the likes of Grimes and others! Perfect solution!
Think it is about time the creators of SC developed a "never again" function. This would allow coaches to nominate players on their "never again list" long before the start of the season. That way, when we're looking to pick our starting team or upgrade, the player would be "greyed out" and unavailable for selection! No longer will we suffer temptation from the likes of Grimes and others! Perfect solution!
Broughton and Missy Higgins on my list and a special mention to Hamish Hartlett who caused me grief this year.
My never again list: Grimes, Broughton, Higgins, Hartlett, Sylvia, Wright, Scotland, Waite, Cloke, Ryder, Duffield, Varcoe, Vince, J.Riewoldt, Newman, Foley, Fisher, Gilbert, Watts, Waters, Karnesis, Cassissi, Lucas, Robinson, Gray, Moloney, Rich, Stanton, Jacobs, Hawkins, Yarran, Knights, Dawes.. it just goes on
