Opinion Player X vs. Player Y
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I think this is one of those questions that depends on the risk profile of the rest of your team.
But personally I'm not willing to pay the price for Ryan when he is capable of throwing in a string of low ones. I'd have both the forwards ahead of the defenders. Dunkley with a higher ceiling and lower floor and more injury risk so depends on what you want from this pick. On balance I'd probably have it:
Martin
Dunkley
Daniel
Ryan
in terms of their desirability as starting picks.
But personally I'm not willing to pay the price for Ryan when he is capable of throwing in a string of low ones. I'd have both the forwards ahead of the defenders. Dunkley with a higher ceiling and lower floor and more injury risk so depends on what you want from this pick. On balance I'd probably have it:
Martin
Dunkley
Daniel
Ryan
in terms of their desirability as starting picks.
Tough one but option 1 for mine. Basically..
Option 1 - Likely top 6 forward and PIT60 top 8-10 mid. Doch is a bit of an unknown but if he plays out the season you wouldn't be too disappointed with him being a D6. Overall, barring injury all 3 could be season keepers and not set you back.
Option 2 - Top 6 defender but I don't think Kelly will be top 8-10 in PIT60 terms and I'm not sold on Phillips maintaining a scoring level to be a viable keeper (and any scenario where he requires a trade heavily tips it towards option 1). Barring injury you have 2 keepers and 1 who will need an upgrade, plus one of those keepers has injury history so carries additional risk.
Option 1 - Likely top 6 forward and PIT60 top 8-10 mid. Doch is a bit of an unknown but if he plays out the season you wouldn't be too disappointed with him being a D6. Overall, barring injury all 3 could be season keepers and not set you back.
Option 2 - Top 6 defender but I don't think Kelly will be top 8-10 in PIT60 terms and I'm not sold on Phillips maintaining a scoring level to be a viable keeper (and any scenario where he requires a trade heavily tips it towards option 1). Barring injury you have 2 keepers and 1 who will need an upgrade, plus one of those keepers has injury history so carries additional risk.
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While I don't disagree with your rankings, I would just say I think there is a fair bit of uncertainty about the make up of Freo's back 6 or 7 this year, with the possible reintroduction of Hamling, Pearce and Young, that there must be a small question mark as to whether this will impact Ryan's role/scoring.
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For the "kids" team most likely - I recall it was old farts versus kids in the article I read on it?
I see the question marks around Ryan, but if anything the return of KPD's means more freedom to play the loose defender role he has been playing, which I suspect is what JL will likely want him continuing with ala Howe at Collingwood.
I see the question marks around Ryan, but if anything the return of KPD's means more freedom to play the loose defender role he has been playing, which I suspect is what JL will likely want him continuing with ala Howe at Collingwood.
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As a Carlton supporter I always try to not have too many Carlton players in my team for the obvious fear of bias.
This is the first time I have had Cripps in my starting team and I can't see him leaving.
In previous pre seasons I have talked him down on this forum due to my view that he handballs too much for sc and doesn't kick enough goals.
But, this year I find his price irresistible and am looking forward to supporting him both on field and in fantasy sport.
Walsh is not currently in my team although he is already a gun and will hopefully be a regular in my team over many years.
I feel he may be pushed back to outside and that is not where he increased his sc output last season so given my preference is for not too many Carlton players in my team Cripps wins this x v y for me.
This is the first time I have had Cripps in my starting team and I can't see him leaving.
In previous pre seasons I have talked him down on this forum due to my view that he handballs too much for sc and doesn't kick enough goals.
But, this year I find his price irresistible and am looking forward to supporting him both on field and in fantasy sport.
Walsh is not currently in my team although he is already a gun and will hopefully be a regular in my team over many years.
I feel he may be pushed back to outside and that is not where he increased his sc output last season so given my preference is for not too many Carlton players in my team Cripps wins this x v y for me.
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