Discussion 2021: Round 1: Teams & In Game Discussion

[Vicwood]

Pies looked so bad, except Moore, he was exceptional so I expect Buckley will seek a trade for him this year and we can pay his salary for a few years at some other club.

Just remember Buckley will do what’s best for the club.????...

 

[Crowls]

The longer I watch these games the more I think Neale is going to dominate again (if hes fit)

Thinking same, originally thought Neale might be underdone and looked that way in Preseason. Then a 60pt quarter to show what he can do. With the spread and speed he is likely to continue to score well. My alternatives are Oliver and Kelly. Oliver may drop due to less congestion. Unless coaches start clamping down. (like collingwood ended up doing) Kelly will score well the issue is can you get a full season out of him. I am a total points scored guy and not a best average guy which is why I never have Kelly.

 

[Vicwood]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1373056096575754240

yes!

Really liked his game in the pre season, BUT can he hold his spot. Any Port supporters can give update on his JS and who’s role has he taken.?

 

[Peter56]

5/404 3 rookies played. Dow, Scott and Grundy

 

[Herbie66]

@Professor

Drew named

 

[Wheedus]

Mc Cluggage is the one I’m looking at if Gawn doesn’t work out. Was having a great 2020 until injury struck and slowed his progress. Has Lyon and Neale to protect him from any tag.? Less stoppages and more spread in the game should suit.

Really hesitant on Gawn.....but will stick with him due to match ups in first 2 rounds.

Really like the Suitcase and I reckon he’s now on the cusp of that next step to uber level. He was in my team at M4 for a good part of the preseason but I lost my nerve after the AAMI game. Neale will cop tags ahead of him but no-one will tag Lyon. Something I haven’t looked at is his tank / endurance. If he ticks that box, I’d be tempted. Got Gaff ahead of him at the moment.

 

[Herbie66]

Really like his game in the pre season, BUT can he hold his spot. Any Port supporters can give update on his JS. Who role has he taken.

Hartlett's I suspect

 

[Game of Sloanes]

Really liked his game in the pre season, BUT can he hold his spot. Any Port supporters can give update on his JS and who’s role has he taken.?

Definitely looks like he has come in for Hartlett, there was a nice article posted on here, Hartlett saying he will miss round 1 and pumping up Bergman as his replacement

 

[Wheedus]

I'd rather just use a trade, keep gawn and trade Grundy.

I'm not going to panic though. Grundy won't get double teamed and play the best mid in the comp.

So keeping gawn. Giving Grundy another look next week. Only thing is do I stick with the C on gawn or put it on to neale

I’ve VCed Gawn for that reason. Zerrett for C

 

[Yasi]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1373057494772191233

Sounds like he won’t be an injury sub debut either. But i can see him being injury sub in the near future.

 

[whydoihavetoo]

If Gawn played later in the week then I would likley trade him out if trend continued, but im going to back the rucks in until atleast the end of round 2. By then we should know the rookie rucks JS and who the best replacements are.

 

[Vicwood]

Just read the rain reports for the GWS v Saints. Currently have Jelly at M4 to balance NO Neale, but with the wet surface jelly surly gets a soft tissue injury. Thinking of moving to Gaff this into M4.

Oliver Macrae Merritt Gaff Cripps .

 

[Crowls]

Writing was on the wall in November last year. What a mess. Given away 3 seasoned players for 3 kids whom may never play more than 10 games. Kinda feeling sorry for Nathan.

This is the crux of list management and salary cap. Hard to see Collingwood having any consistency this year with the midfield they have and youngsters to be developed. Thank goodness their backline is so good it will keep them in a lot of games but not win many.

Stepho has d...head written all over him and unless he gets pulled into line will disappear from AFL. Got skill to spare and a vaccuum between his ears. First hit outs for North were not positive either. Showed as much heart as Paddy Dow and Dow is Wizard of Oz tinman looking for some heart.

 

[dylan123]

Pies looked so bad, except Moore, he was exceptional so I expect Buckley will seek a trade for him this year and we can pay his salary for a few years at some other club.

If you wouldn't mind sending him our way, that would be much appreciated. We could throw in a promising former #6 2019 draftee, heck I'm feeling so generous I'd even throw in the 2018 #9 draftee too. Draft pick value wise, that's worth #1 and change!!

 

[Vicwood]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1373057494772191233

Sounds like he won’t be an injury sub debut either. But i can see him being injury sub in the near future.

Drew and Bergman. Tempting.

Not really familiar with the PA side but it’s stacked ready for a shot at the Flag.

Is it fair to think JS is under 50%.

 

[Yasi]

Drew and Bergman. Tempting.

Not really familiar with the PA side but it’s stacked ready for a shot at the Flag.

Is it fair to think JS is under 50%.

Some well credentialed Port watchers on here might be better placed to comment @BigRuss

 

[Dalla]

Just read the rain reports for the GWS v Saints. Currently have Jelly at M4 to balance NO Neale, but with the wet surface jelly surly gets a soft tissue injury. Thinking of moving to Gaff this into M4.

Oliver Macrae Merritt Gaff Cripps .

Don't let the weather change your starting premos! If it was round 10 you wouldn't make this trade, so hold your nerve and back in Kelly's fragile body!!

 

[BigRuss]

Drew and Bergman. Tempting.

Not really familiar with the PA side but it’s stacked ready for a shot at the Flag.

Is it fair to think JS is under 50%.

Drew is in for SPP and I reckon he’ll cement his spot in the 22 pretty quickly if he stays fit

Bergman is in for Hartlett as long as Hartlett is out, and I expect if he performs it’s his spot until he loses it. He’s the 23rd player selected if I’m picking the team but I don’t think he’s suited to the sub role so reckon he plays.

 

[Professor]

@Professor

Drew named

Thanks Herbie he's in for me.

 

[Zimmer]

Drew is in for SPP and I reckon he’ll cement his spot in the 22 pretty quickly if he stays fit

Bergman is in for Hartlett as long as Hartlett is out, and I expect if he performs it’s his spot until he loses it. He’s the 23rd player selected if I’m picking the team but I don’t think he’s suited to the sub role so reckon he plays.

Where would you put Drew amongst this lot @BigRuss: Campbell, Powell, Berry, Brockman, Gulden, (Scott*)

And Bergman amongst these: (Clark), Sharp, Kozi, Highmore. I'm iffy about Clark.