Discussion 2021: Round 1: Teams & In Game Discussion

[pizza safety]

Is Fullerton a better option than say a Jones or a Downie if you are going Gawndy?

I reckon he’s better regardless. Handy loophole if dropped too or R/F swing for Marshall later, once we downgrade Flynn et al

 

[Ben's Beasts]

That’s what you call an attacking player lol. His role is play forward and midfield in his half but not the other half

I reckon that heat map would be almost identical for a netballer that plays as Goal Attack.

 

[The Experiment]

Mr Impey, are we still keen on him? only 13% ownership, but for some reason I was under the impression everyone was picking him, but maybe I have missed the memo that everyone was jumping off?

 

[McLovin]

Dusty demonstrated that playing forward is not necessarily a bad thing

For Dusty, that is Even then, I have no idea who his opponent was supposed to be most of the time.

 

[Wheedus]

Mr Impey, are we still keen on him? only 13% ownership, but for some reason I was under the impression everyone was picking him, but maybe I have missed the memo that everyone was jumping off?

It's kinda bizarre. Very low score in the AAMI where he was subbed so that probably spooked a few. But in terms of JS and a decent role, I'd probably be more inclined to pick him over someone like Cahill

 

[pizza safety]

For Dusty, that is Even then, I have no idea who his opponent was supposed to be most of the time.

I reckon that heat map would be almost identical for a netballer that plays as Goal Attack.

Spot on lol

 

[KLo30]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1372763292507107329

 

[Wheedus]

That’s what you call an attacking player lol. His role is play forward and midfield in his half but not the other half

The reality of the modern game is every player covers at least 1/2 to 3/4 of the field. But in the case of Dusty, it does demonstrate that his role is more forward than midfielder

 

[pizza safety]

The reality of the modern game is every player covers 3/4 of the field

That’s true but if you watch him he doesn’t follow the ball the way most mids do, often attends the centre bounce and drifts forward rather than follow the ball if it goes elsewhere

 

[Baglimit]

Anyone else getting a little bit edgy about having all 3 of Dunks/Macrae/Daniel heading into tonight? How many points are there to go around?

Lol, Iam even more nervous as i have all 3 and Bont atm

 

[aj74]

Anyone else getting a little bit edgy about having all 3 of Dunks/Macrae/Daniel heading into tonight? How many points are there to go around?

Nah I'm fine. Now Bont, Macrae and Daniel... that's another question

 

[Gruffles]

Jeremy Cameron missing has me worried about Danger spending more time forward

With a interrupted preseason and Geelong likely to dominate I expected this before the Cameron news. Probably a granted now.
I honestly thought Danger might be eased in over the first 2-3 games anyway.

 

[doc ron]

Have Macrae and Daniel locked in, but am tossing up on having Bont as well. Whats the general feeling regarding the Bont? Pick him up later on at a discount?

 

[bomberboy]

I have Scott, Dunkley, Macrae and Grundy playing tonight.

Made the last minute switch of Steele to Macrae.

Anyone got an opinion on Brockman vs McNeil as m11? Have all the other rookies.

 

[Chumpion]

With a interrupted preseason and Geelong likely to dominate I expected this before the Cameron news. Probably a granted now.
I honestly thought Danger might be eased in over the first 2-3 games anyway.

With how much the ball should go forward for Geelong I'm not sure it's an issue anyway!

 

[Nathan]

After having a night to think about it i'm okay with Cripps, he showed he can still be elite in that first half and was underscored for it imo. But he also only cost 523 thousand - if he becomes a solid m7/8 at 105 then thats easily a good pick to me. This doubles when you factor in that there is/was a huge upside in picking him and he could go 110+.

Yeah, not much to go on after one game. Long season. He's also an easy downgrade to a Heppell or Rowell et al. if he flops and one of them goes well. Only problem there is how many correction trades you need elsewhere. I think he'll be alright.
Interesting to see what happens with Williams in...

He also played the best team in the comp.

 

[Cyrils_left_nut]

I've read a fair bit here from posters who saw the game - thanks so much for the insights.

The main guy I'm interested in season long is Walsh: great tank undoubtedly but did he look damaging to the eye? 32 disposals for 120 odd is good, but not amazing. Sure, it's not Gaff and Matt Crouch territory who on those numbers barely scrape 100, but neither is it in the land of the really damaging mids.

Compare him with someone like Bont who since 2019, when getting 30 or more possessions, has averaged 143. Do we think Walsh will be able to accumulate his way to a 110 average? Or will the down games with 24 disposals for 85 points drag him?

Yes he looked very damaging and was everywhere. He made a few mistakes, could have finished on 140-50. 110 may be a stretch this year, but not for the next few years. I actually said wow aloud whilst watching last night. There was one play where he was involved in an attack, basically near the goal square. Within a minute he was digging out a handball in defence, I had to do a double take to make sure it was him. Put aside Supercoach, this young man not only has the skills but has the smarts also. Will have a long career as Carlton captain, I would be rapt to have him.

As for SC, I'm spewing I didn't pick him as he was in my team from the start. Kudos to those that had the foresight 👍

 

[Nathan]

Dusty demonstrated that playing forward is not necessarily a bad thing

Dusty is a polished version of Danger

 

[Cyrils_left_nut]

And equally you know this means Clarko is gonna make sure he gets into the game come what may. Especially after what we saw last night. This has disaster written all over it.

I chuckled at this. Every year we had the sub rule, Hawks won the flag 😁

 

[Gruffles]

I reckon that heat map would be almost identical for a netballer that plays as Goal Attack.

Dare you to say that to Dusty's face!