Opinion Rate My Team (Team Picker Only)

[Hazzathealmighty]

Defenders:
Kade Kolodjashnij [GCS] ($482,200)
Jimmy Bartel [GEE] [MID] ($470,400)
Brodie Smith [ADE] [MID] ($415,500)
Nick Malceski [GCS] ($383,800)
Mitch Brown [ESS] [FWD] ($117,300)
Colin O'Riordan [SYD] ($102,400)
Sam Durdin [NTH] ($123,900)
Nathan Drummond [RIC] ($123,900)

Midfielders:
Gary Ablett [GCS] ($623,200)
Dayne Beams [BRL] ($612,100)
Adam Treloar [COL] ($576,400)
Tom Rockliff [BRL] ($550,100)
Harley Bennell [FRE] [FWD] ($548,600)
Ollie Wines [PTA] ($525,100)
Tom Liberatore [WBD] ($357,300)
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow [CAR] [DEF] ($123,900)
Anthony Morabito [FRE] ($123,900)
Brant Colledge [WCE] ($123,900)
Mitchell Hibberd [NTH] [DEF] ($117,300)

Rucks:
Stefan Martin [BRL] ($597,600)
Matthew Leuenberger [ESS] [FWD] ($310,700)
Darrean Wyatt [COL] [FWD] ($102,400)

Forwards:
Dustin Martin [RIC] [MID] ($569,300)
Chad Wingard [PTA] ($527,800)
Zach Merrett [ESS] [MID] ($477,400)
Callum Sinclair [SYD] [RUC] ($409,500)
Sam Kerridge [CAR] [MID] ($137,600)
Christian Petracca [MEL] [MID] ($123,900)
Dallas Willsmore [HAW] ($123,900)
Oleg Markov [RIC] ($117,300)

 

[Prochard]

Defenders:
Kade Kolodjashnij [GCS] ($482,200)
Jimmy Bartel [GEE] [MID] ($470,400)
Brodie Smith [ADE] [MID] ($415,500)
Nick Malceski [GCS] ($383,800)
Mitch Brown [ESS] [FWD] ($117,300)
Colin O'Riordan [SYD] ($102,400)
Sam Durdin [NTH] ($123,900)
Nathan Drummond [RIC] ($123,900)

Midfielders:
Gary Ablett [GCS] ($623,200)
Dayne Beams [BRL] ($612,100)
Adam Treloar [COL] ($576,400)
Tom Rockliff [BRL] ($550,100)
Harley Bennell [FRE] [FWD] ($548,600)
Ollie Wines [PTA] ($525,100)
Tom Liberatore [WBD] ($357,300)
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow [CAR] [DEF] ($123,900)
Anthony Morabito [FRE] ($123,900)
Brant Colledge [WCE] ($123,900)
Mitchell Hibberd [NTH] [DEF] ($117,300)

Rucks:
Stefan Martin [BRL] ($597,600)
Matthew Leuenberger [ESS] [FWD] ($310,700)
Darrean Wyatt [COL] [FWD] ($102,400)

Forwards:
Dustin Martin [RIC] [MID] ($569,300)
Chad Wingard [PTA] ($527,800)
Zach Merrett [ESS] [MID] ($477,400)
Callum Sinclair [SYD] [RUC] ($409,500)
Sam Kerridge [CAR] [MID] ($137,600)
Christian Petracca [MEL] [MID] ($123,900)
Dallas Willsmore [HAW] ($123,900)
Oleg Markov [RIC] ($117,300)

Like your PODs in Wines, Treloar and koladjashnig.
But for me there're an excessive number of speculative picks (Koladjashnig, Malceski, Sinclair etc) and Bennell given his status should play forward.
Solid team nonetheless.

 

[Hazzathealmighty]

Like your PODs in Wines, Treloar and koladjashnig.
But for me there're an excessive number of speculative picks (Koladjashnig, Malceski, Sinclair etc) and Bennell given his status should play forward.
Solid team nonetheless.

Cheers, i know i need to cut back on the mid pricers but its hard haha

 

[lipsunited]

First attempt

H Shaw, K Kolodjashni, J McMillian, C Yarran, Hipwood, Cowen,
M Brown, R Bonner

Dangerfield, Ablett, Josh Kennedy, Rockliff, Libba, Parish, Morabitto, Petracca
Jansen, Keays, Mathieson

Martin, Leunenberger
West

D Martin, Bennel, Wingard, Motlop, Cockatoo, C Curnow
B Kennedy, S Kerridge

 

[couchPOTATO]

First attempt

H Shaw, K Kolodjashni, J McMillian, C Yarran, Hipwood, Cowen,
M Brown, R Bonner

Dangerfield, Ablett, Josh Kennedy, Rockliff, Libba, Parish, Morabitto, Petracca
Jansen, Keays, Mathieson

Martin, Leunenberger
West

D Martin, Bennel, Wingard, Motlop, Cockatoo, C Curnow
B Kennedy, S Kerridge

I would query mcmillans durability and why you are picking yarran ?

 

[Darkie]

DEF: McVeigh, Bartel, Yeo, Smith, Malceski, Brown (Hibberd, Golds)

McVeigh is a good choice as a defender, and despite Bartel aging, he is great value and underpriced due to his injury score of 5. I believe Yeo is in for a break out year as shown by his ability to average 100.1 between round 5-17 this year. Smith is underpriced due to his injury games and I see him getting back to 90+ with more mid time now Danger has gone. Malceski I don't think will get back to his 100+ scoring days, however I see him improving on this year to get back to around 85-95, with the best case scenario resulting in him becoming a premo, however if not, I think he will still make some cash.

MID: GAJ, Selwood, Rockliff, Wines, Liberatore, Crouch, Trengove, Kerridge (Freeman, Morabito, Menegola)

The midfield I have gone for value for money. GAJ is a lock at his price, and i think the addition of Dangerfield will greatly help Jelwood get back to his best. Rockliff is huge value and a definite lock at 550K. Wines is my midfield POD as I think he will breakout in 2016 and become a super elite 115+ player, and presents amazing value priced at an average of 97. Libba and Crouch obviously great value in the 300's, and will make quick cash and possibly even become keepers. Trengove if fit will be a good buy for someone who should go 75+. Kerridge will get more midfield time at Carlton, Freeman will get games, Morabito training to become a half-back but not expecting games just yet so just a placeholder for now, and Menegola is doing well so far in pre-season plus he is mature aged.

RUC: Martin, Naitanui (Chol)

Gone set and forget here, and have decided against paying the $700K for Goldy as I think his average will drop and will be within 5ppg of my chosen ruck men. Reasoning for these 2 is that they have different byes, and both have proven high scoring histories. Naitanui averaged 114.5 between rounds 8-23 which is great value for someone priced 11ppg below that, and Martin has had back to back 110+ seasons, and also averaged 115.1 between round 4-23. If both could average around that 115 mark which they both proved they can in 2015, then I see them getting within 5ppg of Goldy, and being great value. Rookie for the captain loophole.

FWD: Martin, Dahlhaus, Barlow, Leuenberger, Wells, Petracca (Ahern, Adams)

Martin if not suspended should average 105+, and despite the return of Libba, I think Dahlhaus will continue to improve as a player and should still go 100+. Barlow had a very poor year by his standards but i think he can recapture his best form, and even if he doesn't and averages the same as this year I'd take him as an F5/F6 keeper. Leuenberger and Wells present good value as I think both can average around the 85 mark and make some quick cash. Petracca locked in. Ahern has huge talent if he can fit into the GWS side, and Adams is mature aged, should play, and provides the DPP link to defence.

Nice team. Mine has a similar structure, and a lot of the same players based on almost identical rationale. I quite like Leuy in the forward line, so long as you're happy locking in your rucks for the year (ex injury ...). Worth noting that it need not matter much if your rucks both have the same bye, so long as you can get 18 on the park that week. I think they are both very viable picks regardless.

 

[BomberSam]

D: McVeigh, Bartel, Yeo, Smith, MW. Brown, Bonner (Byrne, Hibberd)

M: Fyfe, Ablett, Sloane, Selwood, Rockliff, Liberatore, Fiorini, Freeman (Mathieson, Keays, Cuningham)

R: Martin, Tippett (Read)

F: Deledio, Martin, Barlow, Leuenberger, Kerridge, Petracca (Sumner, Adams)

Made a few changes to see if I could fit Goldy in...

McVeigh OUT/Malceski IN
S. Martin OUT/NicNat IN

Tippett OUT/Goldy IN

Thoughts?

 

[Darkie]

I'm looking forward to seeing how this changes up to round 1.

I've done an early best efforts with the rookies. Most of them are pretty pricey anyway so I should be able to trade down to the 123k range (even if this year's draft was supposedly pretty barren after the top 20)

This layout is based on Erich's selector with some changes based on what the Gold players have reported. It gives me a 10/10/10 bye structure with $79,200 spare. There's still 8 holes to fill though so hopefully I can get that down by 1 via some cheaper rookies closer to go-live

B: Yeo, Hibberd, B Smith, Aish, Harwood, Cockatoo (Hipwood, Rice)

The premium backs don't really inspire me this year and Heater's effort last year was a bit of a spike on his past efforst. I'm not willing to gamble that he will back it up. Meanwhile, Yeo, Hibberd and Smith all looked off last year and had decent reasons for being so. The Pies were hugely into Aish and I can't see them letting him rot in the VFL. Harwood has been mentioned as being worth a look on this site and I reckon Cockatoo might be good for an improved year. Hipwood is highly rated and Rice is my floating donut. There is usually a fair bit of variability in backline scoring. I hope to close those 3 holes at opportune moments throughout the season.

C: Pendles, Ablett, J Selwood, Rockliff, Wines, Liberatore, Hopper, Trengove, (Ben Ken, Kerridge, Mathieson)

6 keepers there already and all underpriced IMHO. Wines is about the only one I'm iffy on and would be happy to switch him to a rookie so that I can upgrade forward or back. Plenty of expensive rookie action there to downgrade to free up cash as well. I might be able to get another 50-100k out of it which could, with my current bank, score me another upgrade in the backs or forwards.

R: Jacobs, Grundy (Wyatt)

I'm calling a big year for Brodie Grundy this year. He'll make a good R2 to Sam Jacobs. While Goldy is the standout ruckman in the competition, I can't justify nearly 700k for a ruck. Just waaaaaay too much risk. 600k for Jacobs is bad enough.

F: Bennell, Z Merrett, Christensen, Leuenberger, D Rioli, Petracca (J Pickett, Kommer)

Like in the backline, you can generally get a decent forward at a cut price rate during the year so I've dodged most of the really pricey guys at the start. I think Bennell has the game to back up his scoring from last year, Merrett is the Next Big Thing and Christensen is a lot better than what he's shown to date. Leuey is almost a keeper in his own right but I really want him as a supersub later in the year so will have to fill his position. In the meantime, he should be good for 80PPG at least and if he can stay on the park, is good cover for Grundy/Jacobs.

There are some positives and negatives here as I see it. I think it's great that you've thought about byes and upgrade strategy, although your forward line is very risky in my view ... About two full seasons at keeper level between them. I would flick Wines, as you suggest, and look to get one or two more solid forwards in there. You could pay up for Dusty or Lids, or go for a value but still proven name like Boomer or Barlow. If you had cash to spare, you could potentially upgrade Aish, although I hope you are right on him!

 

[Deeman1]

Christopoulos V2

NOTE: Rookies on all lines mostly speculative, but I have a bit of an idea.

D: Bartel, Yeo, Smith, Malceski, MW. Brown, Bonner (Byrne, Hibberd)

I am confident of Bartel finding enough of the ball at half back to average 90-100 again, and not getting rested. Yeo will surely play more midfield time with McKenzie and Brown freeing him up. Smith showed a bit right at the end of last season, and should play more midfield time with Danger at the Cats. Like Smith, Mal showed a bit right at the end (consecutive tons in last two rounds) and we don't have to worry about him being subbed this season. Have I gone too light on in the defence?

M: Fyfe, Ablett, JPK, Sloane, Rockliff, Libba, Crouch, Freeman (Cuningham, Keays, Mathieson)

5 guaranteed keepers providing they all stay injury-free (wishful thinking), and I would think at least one of Libba and Crouch will be a keeper (bench cover at worst) but both should make money. Keays and Mathieson unlikely to both get early games so I'll wait and see which one looks better.

R: NicNat, Tippett (Read)

Plan is to get Goldy using either Leuey or Tippett as a stepping stone. I'll try to keep whichever one looks better, as cover (or better) for the whole season. Only problem is that all these guys have a round 14 bye, so when I upgrade to Goldy (round 15 bye), I will have to cop a donut in the round 14 bye. With the vast majority of SC-relevant ruckmen with bye rounds in round 14/15, it is likely many teams will cop the same donut.

EDIT: RB just pointed out that you only need 18 players on field during the bye rounds to avoid the donut. Great!

F: Deledio, Dahlhaus, Barlow, Leuenberger, Kerridge, Petracca (Sumner, Adams)

3 forwards locked and loaded for the season, barring injury, with Leuey as ruck cover. Kerridge and Petracca both great prospects that should get early games. Adams D/F eligibility creates a link with Mitch Brown, who is in my defence.

All feedback welcome.

Made a few changes to see if I could fit Goldy in...

McVeigh OUT/Malceski IN
S. Martin OUT/NicNat IN

Tippett OUT/Goldy IN

Thoughts?

Hey Bomber,

I guess it depends how much you want to compromise structure/players in order to get Goldy in.

I think you are too heavy in the midfield, bearing in mind that generally speaking the better rookies are in the midfield.

Personally I would downgrade in the midfield (Libber and Crouch at m6 and m7 seems a bit much) that would allow you to bring in Goldy without compromising in defence.

 

[yakka]

First crack
Defenders
Bartel,Smith, Duryea,Carlise,R. Harwood, Rookie, rookie,rookie.

Midfield
Gazz,Selwood,Rocky,Wines,libba,Crouch,rookie,rookie,rookie,rookie,rookie

Ruck
Martin,Mummy

Forwards
Bennell,Green,Hanley,Cloke,rookie, rookie,rookie,rookie

 

[BomberSam]

Hey Bomber,

I guess it depends how much you want to compromise structure/players in order to get Goldy in.

I think you are too heavy in the midfield, bearing in mind that generally speaking the better rookies are in the midfield.

Personally I would downgrade in the midfield (Libber and Crouch at m6 and m7 seems a bit much) that would allow you to bring in Goldy without compromising in defence.

Thanks for the response Deeman, but that is not my most updated team. I have only gone 6 deep in the midfield now.

 

[Deeman1]

Thanks for the response Deeman, but that is not my most updated team. I have only gone 6 deep in the midfield now.

Sorry Bomber, my bad, I did not see your updated team above.

I think it certainly looks better with NN and Goldy, but I'm not sure about Malceski.

I guess the one thing in your favour is that backline and forwardline keepers are easier to get in than midfield.

Good work.

 

[BC]

Thoughts appreciated. Defence a bit light on.
Can downgrade ward to libba/crouch if i'm convinced there over there injuriesand use it in defence.
To be honest i like the 3-0-5 back there.

 

[Ricky Bobby]

^^ I really like the look of your team BC. Strong and deep midfield and I even like your defense structure as well.
Just one minor comment - I'm pretty sure Wagner is a Rookie listed player (but presumably just a place holder as this stage)
Fwds look good, although I'm a bit unsure about Dahl this year at his price and with Libba coming back (still could be a good pick though)
Rucks look solid as well and I quite like the NicNat selection (although others seem to have some concerns)

 

[BC]

^^ I really like the look of your team BC. Strong and deep midfield and I even like your defense structure as well.
Just one minor comment - I'm pretty sure Wagner is a Rookie listed player (but presumably just a place holder as this stage)
Fwds look good, although I'm a bit unsure about Dahl this year at his price and with Libba coming back (still could be a good pick though)

Cheers RB. Yer Wagner just a filler for now. I'm thinking the same with Dahl to be honest. I think martin might get the gig if not suspended.

 

[Rickwood]

I swore that I wouldn't start this until March, and here we are, days before freakin' christmas..................

 

[BomberSam]

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Thoughts appreciated. Defence a bit light on.
Can downgrade ward to libba/crouch if i'm convinced there over there injuriesand use it in defence.
To be honest i like the 3-0-5 back there.

Very nice structure, I like it a lot BC!

The one big question is will there be enough reliable rookie defenders to field 3? If so, the 3 premium defence is a very enticing prospect.

What's your stance on Goldstein?

 

[BC]

Very nice structure, I like it a lot BC!

The one big question is will there be enough reliable rookie defenders to field 3? If so, the 3 premium defence is a very enticing prospect.

What's your stance on Goldstein?

Cheers bomberSam, just enough def rookies surface each year so hopefully ot happens again. If the T. Mcdonald of this year surfaces early i got a plan to snap him up as d4 if i pull the trigger early on aggressive trading plan without screwing up my structures.
Goldy is just a no for. Ill back in the stats the rucks struggle to match there best year the year after.
I try not to think about him haha as it makes me nervous not starting him

 

[Juzzo]

First crack
Defenders
Bartel,Smith, Duryea,Carlise,R. Harwood, Rookie, rookie,rookie.

Midfield
Gazz,Selwood,Rocky,Wines,libba,Crouch,rookie,rookie,rookie,rookie,rookie

Ruck
Martin,Mummy

Forwards
Bennell,Green,Hanley,Cloke,rookie, rookie,rookie,rookie

First time I've seen Carlisle in a team. I'm not overlooking him yet.

 

[KLo30]

First time I've seen Carlisle in a team. I'm not overlooking him yet.

I've put a line through him.