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donnybuang

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Anyone else start Richards this year? I had him pegged in as a 100-105 breakout contender. But then, I also had the doggies penned in for 1 win by now as well.
I only caught part of the Saints game, but the dogs contested game and stoppage work looked awful. Their structure looked messed up and Saints I50s were too easy at times.
We're my eyes deceiving me or did Bevo have Richards at HFF for part of the game?
I still think he's a good chance for a 100 average if he stays in the running HB role, but I'm concerned about crazy Bevo and the way he's moving the magnets with Weightman out.
What's the smart play here? Trade to Daics? Stick fat?
 
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donnybuang said:
Anyone else start Richards this year? I had him pegged in as a 100-105 breakout contender. But then, I also had the doggies penned in for 1 win by now as well.
I only caught part of the Saints game, but the dogs contested game and stoppage work looked awful. Their structure looked messed up and Saints I50s were too easy at times.
We're my eyes deceiving me or did Bevo have Richards at HFF for part of the game?
I still think he's a good chance for a 100 average if he stays in the running HB role, but I'm concerned about crazy Bevo and the way he's moving the magnets with Weightman out.
What's the smart play here? Trade to Daics? Stick fat?
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I'm torching Bailey Dale for that exact reason. They're just playing awfully.
 
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donnybuang said:
Anyone else start Richards this year? I had him pegged in as a 100-105 breakout contender. But then, I also had the doggies penned in for 1 win by now as well.
I only caught part of the Saints game, but the dogs contested game and stoppage work looked awful. Their structure looked messed up and Saints I50s were too easy at times.
We're my eyes deceiving me or did Bevo have Richards at HFF for part of the game?
I still think he's a good chance for a 100 average if he stays in the running HB role, but I'm concerned about crazy Bevo and the way he's moving the magnets with Weightman out.
What's the smart play here? Trade to Daics? Stick fat?
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I just got him in, his games from preseason and round #1 we're completely different from where he played against the Saints. In hindsight I probably should've thought more about the inclusion of Crozier and the affect that had. It pushed Richards further up the ground more to a wing position and he was sighted at HFF briefly. Bevo looking for a silver bullet and it's going to be his and the dogs undoing this season IMO. They're a potential top 6 team being coached into the bottom 4.

It's worrying, Richards is a talent but needs that role.
 
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NT.Thunder said:
I just got him in, his games from preseason and round #1 we're completely different from where he played against the Saints. In hindsight I probably should've thought more about the inclusion of Crozier and the affect that had. It pushed Richards further up the ground more to a wing position and he was sighted at HFF briefly. Bevo looking for a silver bullet and it's going to be his and the dogs undoing this season IMO. They're a potential top 6 team being coached into the bottom 4.

It's worrying, Richards is a talent but needs that role.
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Think I'll keep him a bit longer. Duryea out helps a bit and JJ can hopefully slot into a HF role
 
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donnybuang said:
Anyone else start Richards this year? I had him pegged in as a 100-105 breakout contender. But then, I also had the doggies penned in for 1 win by now as well.
I only caught part of the Saints game, but the dogs contested game and stoppage work looked awful. Their structure looked messed up and Saints I50s were too easy at times.
We're my eyes deceiving me or did Bevo have Richards at HFF for part of the game?
I still think he's a good chance for a 100 average if he stays in the running HB role, but I'm concerned about crazy Bevo and the way he's moving the magnets with Weightman out.
What's the smart play here? Trade to Daics? Stick fat?
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The Bulldogs defence just never seems stable for roles. 6 - 8 weeks seems to be the limit.
 
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Ollie Florent anyone?

450kish after this week and averaging 100.

97 disposals across 4 games and only the 5 clangers. He just uses the footy so well.

Is he the Swans' new seagull?
 
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I can see myself keeping Doch.
Got Daicos.
At this stage it looks like Sheezel is a keeper, but he's young and could burn out.
Got JZ.
Running out of room for the big guns.

I think I'll aim for Dawson, Stewart, Sicily, Sinclair on top of Doch and Daicos. JZ will go sideways (I hope) to one of Dawson/Sicily at his bye in R15. Sheezel will likely be a season-long F6 or also a sideways at his bye.

I won't be looking at any POD value options like Redman or Barrass, focus is purely on who I believe will be top 6.
 
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Santoz said:
Ollie Florent anyone?

450kish after this week and averaging 100.

97 disposals across 4 games and only the 5 clangers. He just uses the footy so well.

Is he the Swans' new seagull?
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NO. He'll be back to a poor role any time soon. Have a look at some of the names with poor scores on the list. They'll have have their days soon. The price makes it far too be a risk.
 
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Looks like the battle of D's vs S's...who'll win out in your DEF line...? D's are currently leading 2:1 for my team.

Docherty, Dawson, Daicos, Day, Dale vs Sinclair, Sicily, Stewart, Saad
(4 with the R14 bye)

The R's looks to be a tier below...

Ryan, Rich, Redman, Rioli, Ridley
 
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Apologies if it’s been discussed but anyone know if Jake Lloyd is back taking kick outs this year? Haven’t watched much Sydney this season. Looking for a left field Doc replacement and his name is in the mix.
 
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Apologies if it’s been discussed but anyone know if Jake Lloyd is back taking kick outs this year? Haven’t watched much Sydney this season. Looking for a left field Doc replacement and his name is in the mix.
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He’s taken 14/40 for Syd this season and played on 13/14 times.

Blakey has taken 16/40 and Florent 9/40.
 
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