Position 2022: Defender Discussion

[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.

At half time , zero affect at all

 

[Montyjnr]

Everyone: X vs Y vs Z for defender premiums

Defender Premiums: No

Is it the year of the midpricer or what?

I started with Stewart, Hall, Short & Whitfield so I was relatively satisfied actually.

Hopefully Whitfield bounces back.

 

[Herbie66]

@Connoisseur

If you have time (and the desire) could I get Ryan's average with Young.

Cheers

 

[jarveg]

Did anyone watch Whitfield on Saturday? Was it just a bit 'hot' for him or did it seem that his role was very similar to others and he missed out this time?

 

[OnTopBar]

Defence for me is a bit of a problem, had the funds to do Ryan > Hall before lockout but chickened out, now seriously considering using a trade to fix that. Pretty much all of my 50/50 calls were wrong, Whitfield over Sicily, Ryan over Hall, Crisp over Stewart, didn't consider Foley but he's looking a fair bit better prospect than Rioli. That's a 125pt difference without counting Rioli.

 

[Vicwood]

Zorko injury allows the possibility of Wilmont.

 

[Vicwood]

Port injuries might allow a Skinner or Sinn to get a start this week. Clavicle injuries always difficult to recover from quickly.?

 

[t.thomas6]

@Beg2Differ @THCLT @KLo30 @AllisWells @Leroy @benderiffic @t.thomas6
and anyone else who has an opinion.

Hall must be over his hamstring injury to be selected. Thoughts on starting him this year? If late out can go Sic, Dawson, Ryan.

Sorry for the late reply. As soon as Lloyd was named out - I waited. If selected, I thought it the perfect time to risk it. Given his price, easy to correct, but if he's over the hammy, I had no doubt he would score well.

Once he was definitely in, the choice was easy

And didn't he repay that risk

Honestly needed it too after some average performances (Whtifield, Parish, Ward, Berry). Kind of saved my Round 1 a bit tbh.

 

[pluggersboots]

Thoughts on Ridley and his position for next week, as I see it if he's not getting bulk points when the ball is in their back half more often than not when will he be scoring?
Essendon fan's thoughts would be great on this. At his price he killed me...

 

[Juzzo]

Sorry for the late reply. As soon as Lloyd was named out - I waited. If selected, I thought it the perfect time to risk it. Given his price, easy to correct, but if he's over the hammy, I had no doubt he would score well.

Once he was definitely in, the choice was easy

And didn't he repay that risk

Honestly needed it too after some average performances (Whtifield, Parish, Ward, Berry). Kind of saved my Round 1 a bit tbh.

Good one! I got on too.

 

[Shannon]

Did anyone watch Whitfield on Saturday? Was it just a bit 'hot' for him or did it seem that his role was very similar to others and he missed out this time?

It certainly was very hot early/ very tight & contested game - almost like a final watching & the best game of the round for mine. He did go missing when the game was on the line but I think it is far too early to have real concerns. Has the tigers this weekend on the big expanses of the MCG which should suit him much better. Has scored 100+ 3 of the last 4 times he has played at the G

 

[Socrates2]

Thoughts on Ridley and his position for next week, as I see it if he's not getting bulk points when the ball is in their back half more often than not when will he be scoring?
Essendon fan's thoughts would be great on this. At his price he killed me...

I'll keep and only consider trading if he goes under 70 again.

 

[donnybuang]

Ridkey take any kick ins? He took nearly all of them in preseason. 😪

 

[Tamuhawk]

Ridkey take any kick ins? He took nearly all of them in preseason. 😪

Kick ins (Play-ons):
Ess:
J Ridley 5 (3)
M Redman 5 (4)
T Cutler 2 (2)
N Hind 2 (2)
A McGrath 1 (1)
Z Merrett 1 (1)
N Cox 1 (0)
D Heppell 1 (1)

Geel:
T Stewart 3 (3)
I Smith 2 (2)
Z Tuohy 1 (1)

Courtesy of the advanced section of the AFL Live app.

Here you go.

 

[Wheedus]

Only watched the first quarter of the Hawks v North so didn't get a good read on Luke McDonald. Based on his stats I'm assuming he played purely in defence (AFL app is not showing heat maps at the moment).

Geez, his numbers were good. 27 disp (24/3) at 89% eff, 12 marks, 13 intercept possessions, 3 kick ins (all played on) - 140 SC.

Difficult to resist at $372k.

 

[NT.Thunder]

I'd only pick Luke McDonald if he was playing Hawthorn every week

 

[Athomas]

Only watched the first quarter of the Hawks v North so didn't get a good read on Luke McDonald. Based on his stats I'm assuming he played purely in defence (AFL app is not showing heat maps at the moment).

Geez, his numbers were good. 27 disp (24/3) at 89% eff, 12 marks, 13 intercept possessions, 3 kick ins (all played on) - 140 SC.

Difficult to resist at $372k.

If playing the long term game, would almost definitely get D/M at the end of Round 6.

 

[Tranterpants]

Thoughts on Ridley and his position for next week, as I see it if he's not getting bulk points when the ball is in their back half more often than not when will he be scoring?
Essendon fan's thoughts would be great on this. At his price he killed me...

I'll keep and only consider trading if he goes under 70 again.

Ridkey take any kick ins? He took nearly all of them in preseason. 😪

The annoying thing was that this game was perfect for him to shift to third man up in front of Hawkins and it didn't happen. Instead he was stuck on Stengle who kicked 4 (from what I saw) on him... I think I'm holding, but man it was a tough watch as a Bomber supporter and Ridley holder.

 

[Wheedus]

If playing the long term game, would almost definitely get D/M at the end of Round 6.

Problem is, he's needed now

 

[Socrates2]

The annoying thing was that this game was perfect for him to shift to third man up in front of Hawkins and it didn't happen. Instead he was stuck on Stengle who kicked 4 (from what I saw) on him... I think I'm holding, but man it was a tough watch as a Bomber supporter and Ridley holder.

Geelong didn't have to bomb it in as they didn't face much pressure so Ridley surely improves this week.