2023: SC Planning Thread

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Leroy said:
I'm gearing up for a big Saturday morning shuffle after seeing what happens in those first 2 games :ROFLMAO:

Probably the main call before then is whether to pay up for Esava at R3 to generate some extra coin. $70k invested on the bench to make maybe $80k in time for DPPs? Borderline useful :unsure:
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You shouldn't do it for $80k. Based on pretty much all the KPD rookies last year you'd be hoping for 150k, if you think he's not going to score above the 40s at all you really shouldn't be picking him.

Given most are taking Marshall and then a Darcy/English/Grundy type I'd think the cover, even at 30 points, worth it anyway because otherwise you're pretty much having to trade for even 1 week injuries and that's a rapid way to derail a season.

Most people feel very differently to me on the value of loopholes though so I'm always going to try and get cash out of a starting position if I can. Maybe if I didn't always lose points from looping I'd feel a lot differently about him as a pick.
 
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wogitalia said:
You shouldn't do it for $80k. Based on pretty much all the KPD rookies last year you'd be hoping for 150k, if you think he's not going to score above the 40s at all you really shouldn't be picking him.

Given most are taking Marshall and then a Darcy/English/Grundy type I'd think the cover, even at 30 points, worth it anyway because otherwise you're pretty much having to trade for even 1 week injuries and that's a rapid way to derail a season.

Most people feel very differently to me on the value of loopholes though so I'm always going to try and get cash out of a starting position if I can. Maybe if I didn't always lose points from looping I'd feel a lot differently about him as a pick.
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I’m kinda going with an each way approach. Taking Rat at D7 with Madden at R3. Don’t trust Rat on the ground but happy for the slow burn and the occasional spike score if they present themselves. If he goes bunta v the Pies then I’ll have some thinking to do….
 
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Staff writers on AFL.com mock teams for round 1 is quite interesting reading :-

https://www.afl.com.au/news/880190/mock-teams-who-s-in-your-club-s-best-22-for-round-one-

The predicted cats team caught my eye :-

GEELONG

B: Jed Bews, Sam De Koning, Zach Guthrie
HB: Jake Kolodjashnij, Tom Stewart, Zach Tuohy
C: Isaac Smith, Patrick Dangerfield, Max Holmes
HF: Brad Close, Jeremy Cameron, Brandan Parfitt
F: Tyson Stengle, Ollie Henry, Gryan Miers
Foll: Rhys Stanley, Cam Guthrie, Tom Atkins
I/C: Mark Blicavs, Mark O'Connor, Jack Bowes, Gary Rohan
EMERG: Esava Ratugolea, Tanner Bruhn, Ollie Dempsey, Jon Ceglar

Both Bruhn & Ratugolea as emergencies which just shows the depth they have
 
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Shannon said:
Staff writers on AFL.com mock teams for round 1 is quite interesting reading :-

https://www.afl.com.au/news/880190/mock-teams-who-s-in-your-club-s-best-22-for-round-one-

The predicted cats team caught my eye :-

GEELONG

B: Jed Bews, Sam De Koning, Zach Guthrie
HB: Jake Kolodjashnij, Tom Stewart, Zach Tuohy
C: Isaac Smith, Patrick Dangerfield, Max Holmes
HF: Brad Close, Jeremy Cameron, Brandan Parfitt
F: Tyson Stengle, Ollie Henry, Gryan Miers
Foll: Rhys Stanley, Cam Guthrie, Tom Atkins
I/C: Mark Blicavs, Mark O'Connor, Jack Bowes, Gary Rohan
EMERG: Esava Ratugolea, Tanner Bruhn, Ollie Dempsey, Jon Ceglar

Both Bruhn & Ratugolea as emergencies which just shows the depth they have
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I would have a wad of cash in my SC bank if that rd 1 Cats team happens! Mind you, they would both probably come in as a late change ;):sneaky:
 
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Shannon said:
Staff writers on AFL.com mock teams for round 1 is quite interesting reading :-

https://www.afl.com.au/news/880190/mock-teams-who-s-in-your-club-s-best-22-for-round-one-

The predicted cats team caught my eye :-

GEELONG

B: Jed Bews, Sam De Koning, Zach Guthrie
HB: Jake Kolodjashnij, Tom Stewart, Zach Tuohy
C: Isaac Smith, Patrick Dangerfield, Max Holmes
HF: Brad Close, Jeremy Cameron, Brandan Parfitt
F: Tyson Stengle, Ollie Henry, Gryan Miers
Foll: Rhys Stanley, Cam Guthrie, Tom Atkins
I/C: Mark Blicavs, Mark O'Connor, Jack Bowes, Gary Rohan
EMERG: Esava Ratugolea, Tanner Bruhn, Ollie Dempsey, Jon Ceglar

Both Bruhn & Ratugolea as emergencies which just shows the depth they have
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Really hope Bowes plays round 1, think I'll pick him if he does.
 
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Interesting article re Bont & the dogs midfield, mentions McLean spending more time on the inside :-

https://www.afl.com.au/news/881048/how-bont-s-role-will-change-as-big-dogs-are-unleashed

Bontempelli, himself standing at 194cm, is one of the tallest midfielders in the League and can add yet more height and firepower to the Western Bulldogs' intriguing and exciting attack this year.

But the talented 27-year-old instead spent noticeably more time in the midfield throughout the club's pre-season matches, suggesting the abundance of forward options will mean longer periods playing out of the centre this year.

"I probably will (spend more time as a midfielder)," Bontempelli said.

Bontempelli's midfield time will also likely increase following the departure of reigning best and fairest and former premiership player Josh Dunkley, who was traded to Brisbane last October.

Although the club's captain believes there will be elements of the side's midfield that will need to improve to compensate for Dunkley's defection, he said the quality and depth in that area of the field remains strong.

"Growth out of Bailey Smith and a few others – we've seen Caleb Daniel spend a bit more time inside and Toby McLean and Anthony Scott as well – these types of players are very good footballers and we know we can cover with them," Bontempelli said.

"It's not a question of depth, I think we've got enough midfielders within the team. It's more about how we cover some of the really important defensive stuff that Josh did. He was a mainstay and a staple from a defensive aspect with his ability to get back and support our backline through his tackling and pressure.

"I think it's one place where we're pretty well prepared to cover for him. But he's a great player and he's going to be a tough one to instantly recoup from. We'll all probably have to spread the load a bit."

 
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