Position SC 2021: Midfielder Discussion

[pizza safety]

I saw a post on big footy from a Carlton supporter saying that Cripps has got worse since Teague has been in charge would be interesting if true

Very true but it would seem to be a coincidence ? I’m happy he had a semi-bad game as it might lead to more defectors

 

[GrainFedBeef]

Just gonna leave this here.

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Who is this?

Edit - just saw it is LDU. They have been talking him up internally, whilst Dow looks like Simpkin last year, LDU next level.

 

[Lgndhen23]

current midfield

oliver, merret, parker, brayshaw, cripps

really have no clue how it ended up here, someone please help ahaha

 

[Leroy]

current midfield

oliver, merret, parker, brayshaw, cripps

really have no clue how it ended up here, someone please help ahaha

I've got 4 of those so yeah, great team - think Zerret has flown under the radar a bit and could be a really good pick.

Parker doesn't seem to have a lot of upside though and he's the one I'd leave out. I know Walsh was flavour of the month and now people are jumping off but he can't have gone backwards that much as a player since second half of last year where he was storming around averaging 110.

 

[GrainFedBeef]

I've got 4 of those so yeah, great team - think Zerret has flown under the radar a bit and could be a really good pick.

Parker doesn't seem to have a lot of upside though and he's the one I'd leave out. I know Walsh was flavour of the month and now people are jumping off but he can't have gone backwards that much as a player since second half of last year where he was storming around averaging 110.

I think the question in my mind is the addition of Williams, does it take some inside CP of Cripps and does he distribute himself rather than via Walsh. Walsh looked to be a connector last night def to fwd, is it his kicking or lack of options up forward that hurt him.

 

[NT.Thunder]

Who is this?

Edit - just saw it is LDU. They have been talking him up internally, whilst Dow looks like Simpkin last year, LDU next level.

Yikes, really?

 

[GrainFedBeef]

Yikes, really?

Looks like him physically, not the same role as pure mid and Simpkin likes the contested footy more.

 

[Connoisseur]

Z Merrett:






Z Merrett since 2016: 108.03 from 103 (3/5 seasons with an average of 109+)

2020:
2nd for Effective Disposals per game
7th for Metres Gained per game
8th for Kicks per game

 

[blue dreamer]

Seriously considering Cripps to Walsh after Thursdays game, especially the 2nd half and Cripps visit for scans as shown on 7 news Friday.

 

[wogitalia]

Seriously considering Cripps to Walsh after Thursdays game, especially the 2nd half and Cripps visit for scans as shown on 7 news Friday.

Has there been any followup on that?

 

[Backbone]

Seriously considering Cripps to Walsh after Thursdays game, especially the 2nd half and Cripps visit for scans as shown on 7 news Friday.

I’m off Cripps have just axed Neale too so I can get 12 premos

Midfield now Macrae trac zerrett danger Fyfe

 

[blue dreamer]

Has there been any followup on that?

I haven't heard anything

 

[BigRuss]

Finding myself leaning to a 4-0-6 midfield at the moment. Has anyone had much success with this setup in the past? I’ve pretty rigidly batted 5 deep in my starting sides over the years but I can’t seem to get away from this setup with how the rookie spread looks.

 

[Ben's Beasts]

Finding myself leaning to a 4-0-6 midfield at the moment. Has anyone had much success with this setup in the past? I’ve pretty rigidly batted 5 deep in my starting sides over the years but I can’t seem to get away from this setup with how the rookie spread looks.

Same.

Usually a 5 deep mid man but looking increasingly like I’ll be a 4 deep mid man this season.

I also have Dangerfield though who I’m expecting to score and play like a 5th mid.

 

[Bomber18]

Finding myself leaning to a 4-0-6 midfield at the moment. Has anyone had much success with this setup in the past? I’ve pretty rigidly batted 5 deep in my starting sides over the years but I can’t seem to get away from this setup with how the rookie spread looks.

TGreen out for you......? That’s a bit surprising!

 

[BigRuss]

TGreen out for you......? That’s a bit surprising!

I wasn’t a huge fan of his role yesterday, spent a lot of time forward and I would have liked to see some more CBAs. Your boy Caldwell has pushed him out.

Same.

Usually a 5 deep mid man but looking increasingly like I’ll be a 4 deep mid man this season.

I also have Dangerfield though who I’m expecting to score and play like a 5th mid.

Danger at F1 is what has made me lean this way. I’ve somehow ended up with Taranto M4 to allow Clark at D5 and Caldwell at F3. Think it will be hard to make 4 solid upgrades with Taranto the likely M8 but the team just seems to feel better this way.

 

[Wheedus]

Finding myself leaning to a 4-0-6 midfield at the moment. Has anyone had much success with this setup in the past? I’ve pretty rigidly batted 5 deep in my starting sides over the years but I can’t seem to get away from this setup with how the rookie spread looks.

Where does the 11th MID fit in?

 

[GrainFedBeef]

Same.

Usually a 5 deep mid man but looking increasingly like I’ll be a 4 deep mid man this season.

I also have Dangerfield though who I’m expecting to score and play like a 5th mid.

I think that will be deeper than most. Had 4-5 and now back to 3 expensive mids plus one of my forwards. 4 defender, 2 rucks leave 6 spots.

Given the last two spots need to be $400-500k to justify expensive rookies (7 above $175k), have chose forward line players, with none in the $260k-400k range.

 

[Bomber18]

I wasn’t a huge fan of his role yesterday, spent a lot of time forward and I would have liked to see some more CBAs. Your boy Caldwell has pushed him out.



Danger at F1 is what has made me lean this way. I’ve somehow ended up with Taranto M4 to allow Clark at D5 and Caldwell at F3. Think it will be hard to make 4 solid upgrades with Taranto the likely M8 but the team just seems to feel better this way.

Fair enough! Seemed like he had a good first half but then faded in the second, classic 2nd year player issue...

Caldwell not locked for me fwiw haha but still in contention. Ironically I may opt for Harmes just on structure. Hoping Highmore gets up though....

 

[Ben's Beasts]

I wasn’t a huge fan of his role yesterday, spent a lot of time forward and I would have liked to see some more CBAs. Your boy Caldwell has pushed him out.



Danger at F1 is what has made me lean this way. I’ve somehow ended up with Taranto M4 to allow Clark at D5 and Caldwell at F3. Think it will be hard to make 4 solid upgrades with Taranto the likely M8 but the team just seems to feel better this way.

This is basically my setup right now. Would like to get Taranto up to a more premium mid but funds won’t allow it. He is the only mid in that price bracket that I’m remotely interested in. Still have concerns on his SC to DT ratio though.