Discussion 2022: Round 1 Teams & In Game Discussion

[Ledgenads]

someone talk me out of restructuring my entire team last minute just to fit in Lipinski, two consecutive years at 80 at the doggies, few years older and seems prime for a 100+ season in the pies midfield all year

Already have both..

 

[Zimmer]

Francis was struggling to get up, and Snelling didn't train all week.

Yeah, thanks. I'm usually up with this info, but I probably shouldn't speculate when I'm not . Cheers Frosty.

 

[Socrates2]

Inevitable when making last minute changes, especially on your phone because you're at your kids' ice skating lesson:

Short is sitting on my defense bench without even an E on him.

My descent into painful hatred of this game has begun early this year.

Who is replacing Short for you?

 

[Rumbler]

Jeez, reading this makes me want Owens now … :-
"While first-year players are often shielded from their far more experienced and physically mature teammates, Owens was placed right in the coalface as the Saints’ match simulation sessions heated up.


The No. 24 would be a near-constant presence at centre bounces, many times with Steele as his direct opponent. The ensuing duels between the fledgling Saint and two-time Best & Fairest weren’t one-sided, as you’d typically expect."

But who would you replace Owens with? It looks like Stephens and MacDonald are better options, so it’ll come to a decision between Hough and Owens?

 

[Vicwood]

I don’t know, and due to those missing it’s not something I really want to get involved in. I have doubts on both Maginess and Macdonald as long term picks. So I’m going to stick with just Ward from Hawthorn.

I have looked at the names on the Hawks (E) bench in waiting. Owens is now M11.

 

[frosty1]

Yeah, I've been dithering between Martin and Baldwin - but naming Baldwin at CHF has made the difference for me. I know team lists aren't the most reliable, but it's come down to that. Don't understand either Snelling or Francis, so there must be other stuff going on. Probable late changes - which only makes me lean further toward Baldwin.

I don't like Baldwin's JS. As a more KP type my vibe is that Jones replaces him when fit, bit there's also the risk Stringer or Francis replace him. Apparently Martin is more a HFF accumulator who impressed at least one Essendon fan enough in the trial games that he took him top 10 in our keeper league draft.

Short term JS isn't great for either, but my vibe is that Martin's more likely to demand a spot this year, whereas Baldwin is still a longer term option. And as far as SC goes I reckon Martin's style is more likely to lead to scores.

(Big asterisk: I have seen pretty much nothing of either of them)

 

[Courtesans]

But who would you replace Owens with? It looks like Stephens and MacDonald are better options, so it’ll come to a decision between Hough and Owens?

The Saints obviously think he can play a bit, WC don’t have much to choose from. The Pies will be bottom four, mediocre on ballers, Owens for me.

 

[AngryAnt]

I have looked at the names on the Hawks (E) bench in waiting. Owens is now M11.

From what I saw in pre-season games, Maginness wasn't that impressive.

 

[Shannon]

From what I saw in pre-season games, Maginness wasn't that impressive.

Yep, turned it over a lot

 

[Shannon]

But who would you replace Owens with? It looks like Stephens and MacDonald are better options, so it’ll come to a decision between Hough and Owens?

Agree
Owens v Hough my last call

 

[The Banker]

Was going to take the Preuss donut. May just spend the cash and take Berry. Bit of FOMO on Berry, and I suppose if Preuss starts hot then it’s a restructure decision to make at the time.
With that said, leaves me choosing 1 of these 117K rookies and I’m set on Owens now.
The last couple of days have been musical chairs, be really happy when the weekends done and everything is locked out.

 

[AngryAnt]

Wanganeen-Milera debut as the sub

 

[Connoisseur]

Xerri to Gresham

Could play more midfield minutes than they originally hoped, out of necessity due to the recent injuries/omissions/etc.

 

[AngryAnt]

Xerri to Gresham

Could play more midfield minutes than they originally hoped, out of necessity due to the recent injuries/omissions/etc.

nah dont do it to yourself

 

[Under The Dome]

Wanganeen-Milera debut as the sub

Awesome! Another DEF option soon.

 

[bomberboy]

Wanganeen-Milera debut as the sub

Understand teams (mostly) pick the best 22/23 to win them a game of footy.

Having someone debut as the medi-sub is poor. Do not like it.

 

[Kennedy]

Agree
Owens v Hough my last call

I'm going Owens over Hough now based off this quote. Plus Hough is out soon enough when eagles all come back yeah? Or is it Hough's spot to lose?

 

[Connoisseur]

nah dont do it to yourself

Unable to find a downgrade I am happy with to fund a possible move but surprised by the amount of coaches sleeping on the selection given the recent developments.

 

[AngryAnt]

Unable to find a downgrade I am happy with to fund a possible move but surprised by the amount of coaches sleeping on the selection given the recent developments.

go for it, he had an interruped pre season no?

 

[Shannon]

Was going to take the Preuss donut. May just spend the cash and take Berry. Bit of FOMO on Berry, and I suppose if Preuss starts hot then it’s a restructure decision to make at the time.
With that said, leaves me choosing 1 of these 117K rookies and I’m set on Owens now.
The last couple of days have been musical chairs, be really happy when the weekends done and everything is locked out.

I would certainly take Berry over Preuss with the cash leftover