Position 2022: Defender Discussion

[THCLT]

The great guru , does McDonald going back affect Hall in anyway ?

I don't think it will have a significant impact if any at all if the last 10 games of last year is any indication. McDonald was playing more HB/wing during those games and I don't see that changing. He had 26 R50's and 26 I50's compared to Hall's 88 & 22 respectively.

 

[mike89]

I don't want to sway you either way but you don't get more points for playing earlier on the weekend. Whitfield is a tricky one, he's currently in 53% of teams so basically you either in one camp or the other and I'm in the FOMO camp. I think if you are 50/50 on both players, in my experience take the player you enjoy watching more, that way you will have less regret when they have a bad game.

This advice came in the nick of time. Had a tricky call at D1 and eventually used this reason to land on Stewart.

 

[Herbie66]

I don't think it will have a significant impact if any at all if the last 10 games of last year is any indication. McDonald was playing more HB/wing during those games and I don't see that changing. He had 26 R50's and 26 I50's compared to Hall's 88 & 22 respectively.

Cool bananas , not sure of your wing setup , I gather Polec takes one side.

 

[BIGB0Y]

I don't want to sway you either way but you don't get more points for playing earlier on the weekend. Whitfield is a tricky one, he's currently in 53% of teams so basically you either in one camp or the other and I'm in the FOMO camp. I think if you are 50/50 on both players, in my experience take the player you enjoy watching more, that way you will have less regret when they have a bad game.

You don't get more points but it makes watching the game more exciting when you got a player in it 👍

 

[Connoisseur]

Too funny - they are the two currently on the table

Is currently Milera (just feel it's gonna burn me bad)

Thought you might like them.

Which way did you end up going?

 

[toxic]

Thought you might like them.

Which way did you end up going?

Milera - and I'm scared 🤣🤣

 

[Connoisseur]

Milera - and I'm scared 🤣🤣

Good luck.

If it provides any solace, I briefly flirted with Rich to Milera and to use that cash to turn Owens into Cripps next round. If only I had given more consideration to fitting one of my preseason favourites in Heeney to replace Xerri, and Milera to replace Ridley.

I feel he has a good chance to average around 85 compared to those in his price and position for a six week period to then be flicked on for a premium. Will be interesting to see his role and whether he benefits from the changes made due to the injury to Laird.

 

[wogitalia]

Everyone: X vs Y vs Z for defender premiums

Defender Premiums: No

Is it the year of the midpricer or what?

 

[Athomas]

Everyone: X vs Y vs Z for defender premiums

Defender Premiums: No

Is it the year of the midpricer or what?

Have to say, as annoying as Ridley/Whitfield/Crisp etc were, McInerney was one I was strongly considering too.

Will be interesting to review the defenders after this Round.

 

[Herbie66]

Everyone: X vs Y vs Z for defender premiums

Defender Premiums: No

Is it the year of the midpricer or what?

Lots of over reactions going on in all honesty

Dale , Daniel , Docherty , Short , Stewart all 💯+

It's one round

 

[wogitalia]

Lots of over reactions going on in all honesty

Dale , Daniel , Docherty , Short , Stewart all 💯+

It's one round

3%, 8%, 2%, 31% and 19%, in other words Jake Lloyd was selected in more teams than 3 of them combined so hardly worth mentioning, other two did alright but were hardly convincing either.

3 of the top 4 premium backs were terrible. 5 of 7 if you go that far and include Rich, Lloyd and Stewart also.

That's a bad round by any gauge.

1 of the 3 rookies also injured and has to be in serious doubt to play again any time soon.

It's been a train wreck.

 

[Herbie66]

3%, 8%, 2%, 31% and 19%, in other words Jake Lloyd was selected in more teams than 3 of them combined so hardly worth mentioning, other two did alright but were hardly convincing either.

3 of the top 4 premium backs were terrible. 5 of 7 if you go that far and include Rich, Lloyd and Stewart also.

That's a bad round by any gauge.

1 of the 3 rookies also injured and has to be in serious doubt to play again any time soon.

It's been a train wreck.

Going to be a extremely long season here then based on the comments from people after half a round

 

[wogitalia]

Going to be a extremely long season here then based on the comments from people after half a round

I already have that feeling

Saturday has become Sunday and I don't expect Sunday to stop being Sunday!

 

[Diabolical]

I already have that feeling

Saturday has become Sunday and I don't expect Sunday to stop being Sunday!

It is still Saturday where I am!

Surely we can live in hope!

 

[Feerits Elf]

I'm considering Dawson v Ryan for my final def spot

 

[Pieman17]

I'm considering Dawson v Ryan for my final def spot

Tough because I like them both as options a lot. I went Ryan due to better pre season.

 

[Connoisseur]

L Ryan:
Pre Bye: 102.14 from 43 (6/43 below 80, 21/43 below 100, 12/43 120+)
2018: 97.69 from 13
2019: 104.45 from 11
2020: 101 from 9
2021: 106.4 from 10

Post Bye: 91.87 from 31 (11/31 below 80, 19/31 below 100, 5/31 120+)
2018: 76.43 from 7
2019: 82.29 from 7
2020: 114.38 from 8
2021: 91.33 from 9

 

[toxic]

I'm considering Dawson v Ryan for my final def spot

Dawson if he plays

If not it'll be Ryan

 

[Feerits Elf]

L Ryan:
Pre Bye: 102.14 from 43 (6/43 below 80, 21/43 below 100, 12/43 120+)
2018: 97.69 from 13
2019: 104.45 from 11
2020: 101 from 9
2021: 106.4 from 10

Post Bye: 91.87 from 31 (11/31 below 80, 19/31 below 100, 5/31 120+)
2018: 76.43 from 7
2019: 82.29 from 7
2020: 114.38 from 8
2021: 91.33 from 9

Have a look at Dawson post-bye 2021

Smashed it when moved to the wing

 

[Leroy]

Have a look at Dawson post-bye 2021

Smashed it when moved to the wing

Sure did, but where will he play at the Crows?
Inside mid/wing/HB/HF all possibilities. Bit of uncertainty - I like my DEF premos to know their spot and score 60s