Thanks all, appreciate the input
I agree Cameron will diminish the need for good ruck cover, was a bit hesitant to take that risk last night without seeing him play with Cox in the wings. Pittonet doesn't really have that competition. I haven't seen any appeal in Townsend personally, haven't considered him once tbh. Plays a bit of a graveyard role SC wise and without his first quarter effort he would have scored no more than a 123k rookie like King or Davis. Much prefer the option of Bewley or Long if you can find the cash to get him up to one of those guys. Pretty bullish on both averaging 80-85 with a small chance of them being viable season long options when we struggle to finish sides. I cant see Townsend providing that possibility.
Regarding Greenwood i think he is set for a big year. His high CP game is gold as we saw in round 1. I read a stat that no player who had 10 contested possessions scored less than 80. I think he will be at the forefront of GCs midfield and can see him averaging 100 if he remains fit and they don't muck around and play him out of position. Rozee i havent really considered, a bit risky for my liking being a 2nd year pick with less of a track record (not that greenwood has much of a track record of being a premium). I dont mind Wingard as an option, was on my radar in the preseason. Think he can definitely reach a fwd keeper level and potentially be a top 6 option. I've got the funds to go to Greenwood which i prefer but if i didn't then Wingard would be in the next tier of possible picks.
I agree strongly with value being essential, more than every other year. Every season we have the trades for fully upgraded teams. This year we dont have the trades (Alot more being needed for rookie corrections due to the long lay off) or time (in regards to how many rounds there are) to achieve a fully upgraded side. I think quasi premiums like Howe, Greenwood, Wingard and Ceglar will be vital. Already kicking myself i missed out on Howe. I think Ceglar and Greenwood being in the 400s will help teams get to as close as being completed as possible this year. While they look like ugly selections on paper and ideally you want a Walters, Heeney, etc. i think this is the season to throw out a "trade in only top 6 player" ideology and look for value across the board.
