Opinion Player X vs Player Y

[Bomber18]

Libba 112, Malceski 82.

Libba 104 Malceski 86

Libba 101, Malceski 81

Libba 104 Malceski 83

Libba 107, Malceski 85

Thanks for the input! Seems like Libba is more likely for a 105 and Malceski around 84.
I might have been overthinking things, but was thinking Libba might be closer to 100 and Malceski a chance for 90 especially early season.

 

[Bontempele]

I have Harvey.

Sinclair will be in Sydney's 22, though who knows who will do what. Having said that, Tippett hasn't got over 90 since he's started.

Yes, Boomer was down on average last year, but was started a sub twice. First time was clearly kick up the backside, 2nd time to rest him ahead of finals. He also averaged 104 over the 7 weeks after being subbed, and 95 across all unsubbed regular season games.

One thing i'm somewhat unsure is - if the sub rule is gone and the sub isn't just a 4th quarter guy - do they give him a full week off every now and then?

I think he'll get 2-3 weeks off, but is unlikely to get injured at all. Tippett could miss 4-5 given his history.

 

[Kumamoto Ken]

ZMerrett vs Buddy vs Tippett?

Leaning towards Tippett as I like the idea some ruck insurance (Max King at R3).

Having said that I'm planning to go with a couple of very durable rucks (so far) and hopefully wouldn't need Tiprat to help out there.

 

[Courtesans]

ZMerrett vs Buddy vs Tippett?

Leaning towards Tippett as I like the idea some ruck insurance (Max King at R3).

Having said that I'm planning to go with a couple of very durable rucks (so far) and hopefully wouldn't need Tiprat to help out there.

Buddy F

 

[Kumamoto Ken]

Buddy F

Hmmm, he is training the house down.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Hmmm, he is training the house down.

Looks more like what he is likely to do to your SC Team

 

[Zimmer]

Every player that isn't recovering from a knee reco. is training the house down at this point. Same every year.

 

[Ben's Beasts]

ZMerrett vs Buddy vs Tippett?

Leaning towards Tippett as I like the idea some ruck insurance (Max King at R3).

Having said that I'm planning to go with a couple of very durable rucks (so far) and hopefully wouldn't need Tiprat to help out there.

I think Z Merrett will score the most points out of the 3 so I would go with him.

 

[fjholden]

Hello All

Marley Williams Vs Nick Malceski??

I think Eski is past his peak whilst Marley seems to have broken out of his prison cell and is going to run a muck this year.

Thoughts??

 

[MC's Mix]

Hello All

Marley Williams Vs Nick Malceski??

I think Eski is past his peak whilst Marley seems to have broken out of his prison cell and is going to run a muck this year.

Thoughts??

Williams over Eski, though I would rather Langdon if you had to pick a Pies rebounder.

 

[Tamuhawk]

Tippett v Harvey?

Boomer has much more chance of playing 20+ games despite his age. He's also slightly discounted given his sub games.

Tippett, on the other hand, was boosted by some strong hitout figures in 2015 (Sinclair will most likely take 75 % of the ruck time in 2016, meaning Tippett's scores could drop).

I have Harvey.

Sinclair will be in Sydney's 22, though who knows who will do what. Having said that, Tippett hasn't got over 90 since he's started.

Yes, Boomer was down on average last year, but was started a sub twice. First time was clearly kick up the backside, 2nd time to rest him ahead of finals. He also averaged 104 over the 7 weeks after being subbed, and 95 across all unsubbed regular season games.

One thing i'm somewhat unsure is - if the sub rule is gone and the sub isn't just a 4th quarter guy - do they give him a full week off every now and then?

I think he'll get 2-3 weeks off, but is unlikely to get injured at all. Tippett could miss 4-5 given his history.

I was going to ask this question myself. Originally had Tippett, but now it seems I will be having Boomer in my side now instead... provided he stays away from chainsaws for the rest of the year.

 

[fjholden]

Williams over Eski, though I would rather Langdon if you had to pick a Pies rebounder.

Hey MC

I have heard a little whisper that Williams will be playing more up the ground this year. Hence my interest in him.

Most of the time off half back but some time in the middle/wing

 

[Courtesans]

I think Z Merrett will score the most points out of the 3 so I would go with him.

Big call.

 

[Courtesans]

I was going to ask this question myself. Originally had Tippett, but now it seems I will be having Boomer in my side now instead... provided he stays away from chainsaws for the rest of the year.

R/F cover last year was all the rage with Bellchambers/Lycett, they were dubious at best.

Here we have Tippett, who killed it in the second half last year, wants to play ruck, Pyke is gone, Sinclair average. If he stands up, 100 av. he could do, with the R/F link a bonus.

Interesting.

 

[Darkie]

Have figured out a way to get Danger and keep Wines but it means I'm changing my structure which you knew would happen!

OUT: Simpson, Dahlhaus, mid rookie
IN: Smith, Danger, fwd rookie

Just means I'm needing an extra rookie up forward instead of the mids but one of my fwd rookies will be a floating donut if I go with this structure anyway.

That's a win, nice work. Many of the mid rookies seem to be forward eligible anyway.

 

[Ben's Beasts]

Big call.

Yeah it is but I feel that Merrett is much more likely to stay on the park than Buddy or Tippett.

 

[Darkie]

Tippett v Harvey?

Boomer has much more chance of playing 20+ games despite his age. He's also slightly discounted given his sub games.

Tippett, on the other hand, was boosted by some strong hitout figures in 2015 (Sinclair will most likely take 75 % of the ruck time in 2016, meaning Tippett's scores could drop).

I have Harvey.

Sinclair will be in Sydney's 22, though who knows who will do what. Having said that, Tippett hasn't got over 90 since he's started.

Yes, Boomer was down on average last year, but was started a sub twice. First time was clearly kick up the backside, 2nd time to rest him ahead of finals. He also averaged 104 over the 7 weeks after being subbed, and 95 across all unsubbed regular season games.

One thing i'm somewhat unsure is - if the sub rule is gone and the sub isn't just a 4th quarter guy - do they give him a full week off every now and then?

I think he'll get 2-3 weeks off, but is unlikely to get injured at all. Tippett could miss 4-5 given his history.

I was going to ask this question myself. Originally had Tippett, but now it seems I will be having Boomer in my side now instead... provided he stays away from chainsaws for the rest of the year.

Boomer is an absolute lock for me. Not sure why they would rest one of the most durable players in the comp when they are trying to get him to 426 and he will have a rest both during the byes, and again after round 23 (unlike last year). He might have one week of rest if/when he gets to the record, but surely they won't risk a late season injury that leaves him stuck on 425! I'd definitely back him to play more than Tippett anyway.

On Tippett, I had little interest early but have recently brought him into my side as well. If he matches last year's performance and you consider his ruck cover value, he could be one of the highest "scoring" forwards for the year ... and he's priced at 90. Whether he scores more or less off his own bat depends largely on his role, but given he became the number one ruck in around round 15 (see Rowsus' analysis), there might be 14 rounds of ruck role upside vs 9 rounds of downside, vs his price. Sinclair is also pretty ordinary, and has only played 29 games total, so I certainly wouldn't back him to be the number one ruck for 20+ games.

 

[Tranterpants]

Have figured out a way to get Danger and keep Wines but it means I'm changing my structure which you knew would happen!

OUT: Simpson, Dahlhaus, mid rookie
IN: Smith, Danger, fwd rookie

Just means I'm needing an extra rookie up forward instead of the mids but one of my fwd rookies will be a floating donut if I go with this structure anyway.

What made you change your mind to bring Danger in mate?

 

[Ben's Beasts]

What made you change your mind to bring Danger in mate?

Basically all the talk on IDIG's thread about him. I had always wanted to start with Danger but just couldn't find a way to squeeze him in previously.

 

[jaca]

Also worth noting on Tippett's end of season surge, the Swans were largely Buddy-less.