Analysis 2023 Preseason Games

[PC]

OR the unnamed rookie story is complete BS and clickbait

 

[AngryAnt]

He's back in full training, he was another I thought of. Could be someone from the Pies maybe with Lipinski going down. I'd love to see Ed Allan but maybe Richards?

Not sure about Allan, think the Pies consider him a longer term prospect? Richards definitely a possibility.

 

[Ben's Beasts]

OR the unnamed rookie story is complete BS and clickbait

Bingo!

 

[Maccas marvels]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1634353039174950912

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/Nowayshutup9/status/1634353039174950912

Could it finally be Will Gould? Hehe 😜

 

[Vicwood]

Just leave this here hey

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https://www.afl.com.au/news/881449/move-over-trac-and-clarry-dees-to-share-centre-bounce-load

Only adds to my concerns about starting Oliver.??

 

[Vicwood]

Just leave this here hey

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https://www.afl.com.au/news/881449/move-over-trac-and-clarry-dees-to-share-centre-bounce-load

Laird is firming over Oliver.

Melbournes game style has change this year, thats what i percieved from the Tigers Game. Got me to thinking if could effect Oliver by 10pts per game.

 

[NT.Thunder]

Not sure about Allan, think the Pies consider him a longer term prospect? Richards definitely a possibility.

Definitely long term Allan but.......would love just a glimpse.

 

[AngryAnt]

Definitely long term Allan but.......would love just a glimpse.

From memory of the first preseason game, I think he came on late against Carlton.

 

[Vicwood]

My Guess would be some rip apart their lineups when the teams list drops.

 

[Raaraab]

Yep, can't wait for him to breakout!
As long as he is consistent, could be a steal at his price. But I'd like to see how he goes in the first 2 rounds.
Inside mid, could impact on Steele numbers, but Shh don't tell anyone! lol

Hunter got some solid numbers also!

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sure it’s just between as 2 and @Russty_ (and @Professor of course) 😉

 

[Russty_]

If I knew he was going to get 5-6 games to prove himself, I would drop to 3 premium mids in an instant to fit him in. Would much rather have Bytel on the field than my current D6/F6. Not sure we're going to get that guarantee with Windhager returning soon.

Yeah same, I guess if he starts with two good games and one of our starters spuds it he could be a correction trade, someone like Phillipou could be a deer in the headlights when he gets on the big stage, we don't know yet.

 

[Russty_]

My Guess would be some rip apart their lineups when the teams list drops.

I think I do that every year haha

 

[Raaraab]

Great mate, hope he gets a good run at it, he's a good size and loves a tackle, I'd like to fit him in my midfield but there's none I really want to get rid of.

I’m a bit the same could bring him in lieu of Davies Jnr but as per @wolfbunny will probably watch closely first 2 games

 

[Professor]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1634462243785154562

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1634462243785154562

 

[Professor]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1634470810290393088

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/BailsDT/status/1634470810290393088

 

[neeld]

I think he will play fwd this year but likely switches back in defence in future seasons when Cadman is ready. Still has decent long term value in keeper leagues but obviously more value if he’s playing in defence

Harry is rumored to be Jack Riewoldt's replacement to join his mates (Taranto & Hopper) next season

 

[Russty_]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1634462243785154562

View: https://mobile.twitter.com/7NewsMelbourne/status/1634462243785154562

Does this talk of him playing forward etc change anyone's minds about starting him?

 

[Professor]

Does this talk of him playing forward etc change anyone's minds about starting him?

He wasn't in my initial team, so can't really tell. I'd be expecting fluctuations in his scoring, whereas others have talked him into a bonafide premo which he's not yet, but pointing in the right direction with another season under his belt.

 

[Russty_]

He wasn't in my initial team, so can't really tell. I'd be expecting fluctuations in his scoring, whereas others have talked him into a bonafide premo which he's not yet, but pointing in the right direction with another season under his belt.

Yeah Prof there's a fair bit of uncertainty there for me, if he's tagged constantly that could really nullify his scoring.

 

[dlanod]

I'm going with Riccardi up forward at F5, 325k, kicked 4 last praccy, new coach previously with Richmond who targeted their talls in Roo and Lynch, expecting the focus going forward to be Riccardi and Himmelberg.

The problem is that, on form to date, Riccardi isn't actually that great - especially compared to Riewoldt or Lynch. He can mark and goal, which is valuable, but mainly shown it against lesser defensive options. I'd expect him to potentially get dropped for Cadman if he gets off to a slow start too.

Brent Daniels.

He was in my team for a long while until his injury news - if played around the contest (by far his best position with his burst, clean hands, and a decent tackle), he's a sneaky 80 average IMO. If played up forward (where he has the goal sense of a potato and his other strengths don't matter as much) I wouldn't go near him ever. However I've adopted the common "no preseason, no selection" motto so he ain't coming in now.