Opinion Player X vs. Player Y

[Darkie]

need some advice

can only start one , allowable by playing Hill onfield as a F or D

D Martin v Heeney v Laird v Sicily

ultimately I would like all 4, just wondering if it is better to wait on Dusty to drop like he always does

current setup :

F: Whitfield , Martin , Lynch, Smith, Cockatoo , Georgiades / King, Rankine

D: Houston, Docherty, Doedee , Hill ,Young, Starcevich / Williamson, Brander (can't see the point in using cheap players on the bench eg McLennan, Gould , Rivers etc etc in case they are not named, easier to go down than up imo)

Cheers

I was going to post Laird vs Sicily, so this is an interesting one.

All else equal, I am inclined to say Dusty (so durable, near lock as a top forward) and then Sicily (discounted due to playing forward, scores well when he doesn’t, seems likely to play back this year).

Given your structure I think that strengthens the argument for Dusty vs Sicily.

As of right now I have all four players, so you could do much worse in my view. Might need to make room for Houston, and/or deal with Heeney though.

 

[OnTopBar]

need some advice

can only start one , allowable by playing Hill onfield as a F or D

D Martin v Heeney v Laird v Sicily

ultimately I would like all 4, just wondering if it is better to wait on Dusty to drop like he always does

current setup :

F: Whitfield , Martin , Lynch, Smith, Cockatoo , Georgiades / King, Rankine

D: Houston, Docherty, Doedee , Hill ,Young, Starcevich / Williamson, Brander (can't see the point in using cheap players on the bench eg McLennan, Gould , Rivers etc etc in case they are not named, easier to go down than up imo)

Cheers

Early days, but it's looking like there's more options rookie wise in the Fwd line, so maybe go a little stronger in Def? Narrows it down to Laird v Sicily, Laird for security, Sicily for the higher ceiling.

 

[Ironhawk]

need some advice

can only start one , allowable by playing Hill onfield as a F or D

D Martin v Heeney v Laird v Sicily

ultimately I would like all 4, just wondering if it is better to wait on Dusty to drop like he always does

current setup :

F: Whitfield , Martin , Lynch, Smith, Cockatoo , Georgiades / King, Rankine

D: Houston, Docherty, Doedee , Hill ,Young, Starcevich / Williamson, Brander (can't see the point in using cheap players on the bench eg McLennan, Gould , Rivers etc etc in case they are not named, easier to go down than up imo)

Cheers

I expect all 4 are a good chance of being near the top of their respective lines. To me your defense looks slightly weaker, so focussing on that would make it Laird v Sicily. Laird has a pretty stable scoring history at around 100, Sicily a larger range with higher top end, but has had lower scores previously. Sicily for me, but all 4 should do well enough.

 

[Herbie66]

I was going to post Laird vs Sicily, so this is an interesting one.

All else equal, I am inclined to say Dusty (so durable, near lock as a top forward) and then Sicily (discounted due to playing forward, scores well when he doesn’t, seems likely to play back this year).

Given your structure I think that strengthens the argument for Dusty vs Sicily.

As of right now I have all four players, so you could do much worse in my view. Might need to make room for Houston, and/or deal with Heeney though.

Cheers mate , by other option is to start Whitfield in the mids instead of Fyfe , Cripps , Bont ,Danger & Oliver and just start one of Martin/Heeney & one of Laird/Sicily.

Just easier to find $ 500k for a D and F rather than $ 600k for a mid.

Need to study up more on the defensive rookies , but might lean towards starting Sicily.

 

[Herbie66]

Early days, but it's looking like there's more options rookie wise in the Fwd line, so maybe go a little stronger in Def? Narrows it down to Laird v Sicily, Laird for security, Sicily for the higher ceiling.

Tend to agree ATS (I think you invented that) that the forward rookies look better , outside of Hill & Young I haven't read too much about any other defender rookies looking must starts.

I get to watch Laird every week on TV so maybe him , but I do like Sicily as a footballer , might go with him.

 

[Herbie66]

I expect all 4 are a good chance of being near the top of their respective lines. To me your defense looks slightly weaker, so focussing on that would make it Laird v Sicily. Laird has a pretty stable scoring history at around 100, Sicily a larger range with higher top end, but has had lower scores previously. Sicily for me, but all 4 should do well enough.

I am worried about my defence too , depending on loose change I might be able to start Roberton so he , Doedee & Hill hopefully can score 210-240 ish between them most weeks.

Think it will come down to Dusty or Sicily , just know I can get Dusty cheaper at some stage.

But yes planning on owning all 4 by season end.

 

[freowho]

need some advice

can only start one , allowable by playing Hill onfield as a F or D

D Martin v Heeney v Laird v Sicily

ultimately I would like all 4, just wondering if it is better to wait on Dusty to drop like he always does

current setup :

F: Whitfield , Martin , Lynch, Smith, Cockatoo , Georgiades / King, Rankine

D: Houston, Docherty, Doedee , Hill ,Young, Starcevich / Williamson, Brander (can't see the point in using cheap players on the bench eg McLennan, Gould , Rivers etc etc in case they are not named, easier to go down than up imo)

Cheers

1. Sicily: Hawthorn seem to be making changes specifically designed to free him up.
2. Laird: New coach so we don't know for sure what will happen but he's just so good at getting involved. I'm expecting the same output.
3. Heeney and Dusty toss a coin. Heeney doesn't seem to be able to get in the middle and Dusty seems to be spending more time forward which places them both in the same place. Good high half forwards. This leads to a volatile scoring pattern and those players are better waiting for a price drop.

 

[Herbie66]

1. Sicily: Hawthorn seem to be making changes specifically designed to free him up.
2. Laird: New coach so we don't know for sure what will happen but he's just so good at getting involved. I'm expecting the same output.
3. Heeney and Dusty toss a coin. Heeney doesn't seem to be able to get in the middle and Dusty seems to be spending more time forward which places them both in the same place. Good high half forwards. This leads to a volatile scoring pattern and those players are better waiting for a price drop.

I am liking the Sicily option.

If I take out Fyfe - > Whitfield , I can actually start Martin & Sicily , and then depending on how much I spend on rookies can almost get Doedee direct to Laird.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Williams & Houston?
v's
Laird & Sicily?

I like the first option. Williams is pricey and there is some risk due to the loaded GWS midfield, but I still prefer him to both Laird and Sic Dawg and he is currently in my team due to his high ceiling. I have also come around to the common view that Houston has good upside due to the expected mid-role so this lock option 1 in for me.

 

[OnTopBar]

I like the first option. Williams is pricey and there is some risk due to the loaded GWS midfield, but I still prefer him to both Laird and Sic Dawg and he is currently in my team due to his high ceiling. I have also come around to the common view that Houston has good upside due to the expected mid-role so this lock option 1 in for me.

Cheers
Have gone for Sicily and Houston, with Lloyd at D1 after dropping Whitfield. Released a bit of cash to load up on the expensive rookies as placeholders for now.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

Cheers
Have gone for Sicily and Houston, with Lloyd at D1 after dropping Whitfield. Released a bit of cash to load up on the expensive rookies as placeholders for now.

Lloyd is a bold pick at his price and after he seemed to drop off at the end of last season. Obviously you are hoping for him to return to his “seagulling” best ?

 

[Connoisseur]

Lloyd is a bold pick at his price and after he seemed to drop off at the end of last season. Obviously you are hoping for him to return to his “seagulling” best ?

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1185884769306976256

 

[OnTopBar]

Lloyd is a bold pick at his price and after he seemed to drop off at the end of last season. Obviously you are hoping for him to return to his “seagulling” best ?

He's there for the time being, but I'm very suss on the other Swans taking chips off him.

 

[TopBillings]

Neale v Fyfe
Cripps v J.Kelly

 

[Darkie]

1. Sicily: Hawthorn seem to be making changes specifically designed to free him up.
2. Laird: New coach so we don't know for sure what will happen but he's just so good at getting involved. I'm expecting the same output.
3. Heeney and Dusty toss a coin. Heeney doesn't seem to be able to get in the middle and Dusty seems to be spending more time forward which places them both in the same place. Good high half forwards. This leads to a volatile scoring pattern and those players are better waiting for a price drop.

Very interesting Freo. Who are you looking to start up forward?

 

[Ironhawk]

Neale v Fyfe
Cripps v J.Kelly

I expect both Neale and Fyfe to drop off a bit this year. Fyfe for now, but if Fyfe looks like he'll be playing more forward, Neale would be better.

Cripps. I like Jelly too, but think Cripps is the more durable option. He might lose a few points from tags, but that'll only be in a handful of games. Less competition for points in the midfield at Carlton compared to GWS.

 

[Darkie]

Neale v Fyfe
Cripps v J.Kelly

Neale and Cripps, I don’t think the prices of the others justify the injury risk.

There’s also been some recent posts about Fyfe potentially playing more forward (I know, I know - but there is a new coach) and GWS mids’ scoring being affected when many of them play together.

 

[TopBillings]

I expect both Neale and Fyfe to drop off a bit this year. Fyfe for now, but if Fyfe looks like he'll be playing more forward, Neale would be better.

Cripps. I like Jelly too, but think Cripps is the more durable option. He might lose a few points from tags, but that'll only be in a handful of games. Less competition for points in the midfield at Carlton compared to GWS.

Neale and Cripps, I don’t think the prices of the others justify the injury risk.

There’s also been some recent posts about Fyfe potentially playing more forward (I know, I know - but there is a new coach) and GWS mids’ scoring being affected when many of them play together.

Appreciate the reply lads

I’m a Fyfe fanboy but Neale appeals to me more at this stage due to more fwd time. I’m sure come round 1 lockout FOMO will kick in and Fyfe will be locked in at M2

 

[Bomber18]

Neale v Fyfe
Cripps v J.Kelly

I’d go Cripps and JKelly.

 

[Darkie]

Appreciate the reply lads

I’m a Fyfe fanboy but Neale appeals to me more at this stage due to more fwd time. I’m sure come round 1 lockout FOMO will kick in and Fyfe will be locked in at M2

Fyfe is a gun, I almost always start him as well. I just think this year is a rare one in which he’s not discounted from multiple injury games