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Title: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on November 14, 2015, 05:39:39 PM
First look at a Supercoach squad for 2016.
Just going off Fanplanner's pricing and positional structures so it's very early days.
Doubtful on some players prices and positions but team fits under the salary cap.

A Rance, E Yeo, B Smith, N Malceski, D Swallow, M Scharenberg.
(O McDonald, C Byrne.)

N Fyfe, J Selwood, T Rockliff, G Ablett, B Crouch, D Myers, C McKenna, J Hooper.
(N Freeman, K Lovell, C Mills.)

S Martin, M Leuenberger. (D Currie.)

D Martin, C Wingard, M Barlow, L Hunter, C Bird, D Menzel.
(S Kerridge, C Petracca.)

Just throwing around a few idea's at the moment so this squad is mainly here for my own reference.
11k remaining so no doubt I'll have to make changes. Team will probably change 100 times before the season begins.
Thoughts and opinions welcomed.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: fasttrack13 on November 18, 2015, 11:48:32 AM
Fyfe > O'Meara
Rookie > Libba

And if give your an almost 10, but you've expressed your worries behind the large amount of returning injured players!

Apart from my leuenberger disapproval this team gets the cake!
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Capper on November 18, 2015, 12:54:10 PM
Bird @ $310k as F5 isn't ideal when he is a run with player.

Will average about 60, maybe
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: The_Captain on November 18, 2015, 02:23:36 PM
Quote from: Capper on November 18, 2015, 12:54:10 PM
Bird @ $310k as F5 isn't ideal when he is a run with player.

Will average about 60, maybe

Will depend on his role at the new club..... But probably better to go a rookie or someone at 200k, and use the coin elsewhere.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on November 18, 2015, 04:52:55 PM
Quote from: fasttrack13 on November 18, 2015, 11:48:32 AM
Fyfe > O'Meara
Rookie > Libba

And if give your an almost 10, but you've expressed your worries behind the large amount of returning injured players!

Apart from my leuenberger disapproval this team gets the cake!

Cheers FT13.

Agree with the Fyfe downgrade, just not sold on Jaeger yet. Read awhile ago where JOM still has a fair amount of work to do to be ready for the start of the season. Only problem is, I cant quote it. It was a few weeks ago and I just cant remember where I read it. Will be keeping a close eye on his pre season though.
Also agree with your thoughts on Libba, he is almost a must have. I have him priced around 475k though.
Tempted to take a punt with Fyfe to someone like Dylan Shiel (could explode this year), then Crouch to Libba.
Not sold on Leuenberger, but may take the punt. Goldy's first four games see's him up against, Sauce Jacobs, Stef martin, Maxy Gawn, then 211 Sandi. Thinking Goldy's BE will be through the roof and could be an easy uprade around rounds 6 or 7.
Just need Lewy to pull his finger out and make some coin over the early rounds.

Thanks for the response mate. All very valid points.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on November 18, 2015, 05:14:25 PM
Quote from: Capper on November 18, 2015, 12:54:10 PM
Bird @ $310k as F5 isn't ideal when he is a run with player.

Will average about 60, maybe

Thanks Capper, was hoping to get some feedback about Bird.

I remember Bird having some great scores a few years ago. Seems he fell out of favour with Horse this year and the limited games he played this year, he was tagging.
Now at Essendon, I can see him taking over Chappy's role. Heath Hocking will continue with the run with role.
Will monitor Bird's pre season and watch what role he plays.
If he even looks like tagging, he will be swapped for a rookie.

Thanks again mate. Always good to get some feedback and different views.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Capper on November 20, 2015, 03:05:34 AM
Quote from: creeker on November 18, 2015, 05:14:25 PM
Quote from: Capper on November 18, 2015, 12:54:10 PM
Bird @ $310k as F5 isn't ideal when he is a run with player.

Will average about 60, maybe

Thanks Capper, was hoping to get some feedback about Bird.

I remember Bird having some great scores a few years ago. Seems he fell out of favour with Horse this year and the limited games he played this year, he was tagging.
Now at Essendon, I can see him taking over Chappy's role. Heath Hocking will continue with the run with role.
Will monitor Bird's pre season and watch what role he plays.
If he even looks like tagging, he will be swapped for a rookie.

Thanks again mate. Always good to get some feedback and different views.
The Swans moved Bird from the mids as he didnt have the pace to run with in the mids. So they put him a CHF to run with a rebounding HB
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Antho Witto on November 20, 2015, 01:12:57 PM
Do you see Malceski getting back to his best?
and what are your thoughts on Myers?
Who is McKenna? I have never heard of him :o

And yeah I would turn Bird into a rookie for cash If I was you. Rookie will probably score better.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on November 20, 2015, 04:15:14 PM
Quote from: Antho Witto on November 20, 2015, 01:12:57 PM
Do you see Malceski getting back to his best?
and what are your thoughts on Myers?
Who is McKenna? I have never heard of him :o

And yeah I would turn Bird into a rookie for cash If I was you. Rookie will probably score better.

Thanks mate.
With the wisdom from Capper and Antho Witto. It looks as though the Bird has flown. Do agree he is at that awkward price. Will do a re shuffle of my team.
If Malceski can average around 90, he would be good value.
If Myers comes in at Fanplanners price, he is an absolute lock, lock, lock, lock.
McKenna is the Irish lad Conor McKenna. Played 2 games for Essendon late in the year. Was hard at it, pretty sure he kicked a goal with his first kick. The young fella can run, very quick. I liked what I saw of him, another one to monitor during the pre season.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on November 28, 2015, 03:17:23 PM
A quick team update post drafts.
Still going off Fanplanners positions and player pricing values.

H Shaw, A Rance, B Smith, D Swallow, R Harwood, M W Brown.
(O McDonald, C Byrne.)

J P Kennedy, J Selwood, T Rockliff, G Ablett, T Liberatore, J O'Meara, D Myers, J Hopper.
(R Mathieson, N Freeman, C Mills.)

S Martin, M Leuenberger. (D Currie.)

D Martin, D Zorko, C Wingard, L Hunter, D Menzel, C Petracca.
(S Kerridge, L Sumner.)

Roughly 85k remaining as Mathieson wont be 182k now.
Harwood seems likely replacement for Scharenberg. Averaged 90 in his last 11 games of 2014.
Have a feeling Brown could slot straight into Essendon's backline.
Not sure about Zorko but in at the moment.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: crowls on November 28, 2015, 08:44:25 PM
Lots to like about this team.    Depending on price Harwood could be great value and avg 90+ for 2016.
Also hoping swallow picks up dpp and gets back 2014 form.   Shaw is a lot of money first up and would be a likely upgrade target.
Hodge more likely to be starting premo back.

with price reductions likely for gaj, libba and jom plus rocky being unders it hard not to see many teams include them.   selection of rookies will be the defining point here. Also this year we are going to see a lot of teams start with 5 premo mids due to cash being available.

Stef Martin, Luey are good choices and possibly include NicNat instead of luey for a set and forget approach.   

Forwards for me is always about DPPs and will have to wait to see who qualifies this year.    Definitely no KPP unless a standout rookie surfaces.

Have a great year.

Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Money Shot on November 29, 2015, 03:19:02 PM
Perfect team so far buddy! You'll be right up the top as usual 8)
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on December 18, 2015, 06:42:46 PM
As a non SC Gold subscriber, I was thrilled to see Fanplanner updated so quickly.
Many thanks to those involved. Thought I'd have to wait a few more weeks.

First effort at a squad with the official positions and prices.
Not sure if I'm that happy with it, usually more of a guns and rookies type player but there seems to be so much value this year.


J McVeigh, A Rance, B Smith, N Malceski, J Aish, MW Brown.
(R Bonner, M Hibberd.)

N Fyfe, G Ablett, J Selwood, T Rockliff, T Liberatore, B Crouch, D Myers, J Trengove.
(J Gresham, N Freeman, R Mathieson.)

S Martin, M Leuenberger. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, M Barlow, D Menzel, D Wells, B Kennedy.
(S Kerridge, C Petracca.)

Not sold on Leuenberger yet, but will be no 1 ruck at Ess. Hoping he can pump out a 95 average before being upgraded.
Gone with King (R3), R/F. Just in case a few other rucks stand up and can slot into the fwd line.
25k remaining.

Thoughts and ideas welcomed. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: fasttrack13 on December 19, 2015, 06:09:08 PM
Ripper team here creeker!
4 top 15 defenders right there imo so theyll all be keepers!
reckon your first 4 mids are definite top 5 candidates and libba and crouch pick themselves at that price.
Rucks look good
Top of the table forwards can't go wrong.. Wells+ Menzel should go 75ish and make you money and with the spread your team has you can afford them there!

Preferably: Duggan/Anderson/Dumont over wells if one of them lines up round 1

very very good team
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on December 31, 2015, 11:35:48 AM
Latest update.
Fyfe injury, wont be starting now. Also wasn't happy with Luey at R2.

BTW - Does anyone know how to delete previous Fanplanner teams in our account settings ? Could do it last season but doesn't seem to allow it now.

J McVeigh, J Bartel, E Yeo, B Smth, R Harwood, MW Brown.
(C Byrne, J Wagner.)

G Ablett, JP Kennedy, T Rockliff, O Wines, T Liberatore, B Crouch, J Trengove, S Kerridge.
(B Fiorini, N Freeman, R Mathieson.)

S Martin, N Naitanui. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, M Barlow, D Menzel, D Wells, B Kennedy.
(C Petracca, S Yarran.)

Still early days and haven't nailed it yet. Bring on the pre season games so we can have a good look at the rookies.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Money Shot on December 31, 2015, 12:23:49 PM
Great looking side. Think wines will get tagged more this year and won't be Able to dope with it therefore not scoring very well. Goldy is a must for me but I can understand why you are starting without him.

Good team and best of luck for 2015.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on December 31, 2015, 12:56:16 PM
Quote from: Money Shot on December 31, 2015, 12:23:49 PM
Great looking side. Think wines will get tagged more this year and won't be Able to dope with it therefore not scoring very well. Goldy is a must for me but I can understand why you are starting without him.

Good team and best of luck for 2015.

Thanks mate.

Could be right about Wines but I think Boak and Gray will continue to cop the tag. Think Wnes is worth a punt.

With Goldy. There is a stat out there that says only 1 ruckman has gone back to back being the highest SC scorer since 2007.
Dean Cox went 99 then backed it up with a 112.
In 2013, Minson went at 114 then followed up with a 93 average in 2014.
Sauce Jacobs was the highest scorer in 2014 with a 115, then went 107 in 2015.
I still think Goldy will be right up there at the top at the end of the year but 695k just seems to much to part with at the start.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Ringo on December 31, 2015, 05:12:28 PM
Fanplanner seems to have some problems with its settings at the moment hence inability to delete teams. 

I am of the same opinion with Goldy as well in SC very overpriced imo.  Had a look at Wines myself so nice POD for you. Think Wingard may also get a tag before Wines as well.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on January 03, 2016, 09:13:29 AM
First attempt at a team with Goldy. (man, he's a lot of coin.)
Still very doubtful I'll start him but wanted to prepare a team with him just in case.
Very confused with this years ruck set up.


J McVeigh, J Bartel, E Yeo, B Smith, R Harwood, MW Brown.
(C Byrne, M Hibberd.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, T Rockliff, O Wines, T Liberatore, B Crouch, B Kennedy, J Trengove.
(B Fiorini, N Freeman, R Mathieson.)

T Goldstein, N Naitanui. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, M Barlow, D Wells, S Kerridge, C Petracca.
(H Balic, S Yarren.)

25.3k remaining.
Still maintain 13, maybe 14 keepers depending on how Smith goes.

Team here for personal reference but thoughts and opinions welcomed.
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: crowls on January 03, 2016, 11:14:48 PM
Really like this team Creeker.   
Possibly Wines could be swapped for a sloan or watson,   but is as good a choice.
worth looking at ruck coverage unless you plan to trade for cover.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on January 05, 2016, 10:11:53 PM
Thought I'd jot this team down.
Still early days but getting a little closer to finding a structure I'm happy with.

A Rance, J Bartel, G Birchall, B Smith, C Byrne, MW Brown.
(J Wagner, R Bonner.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, R Sloane, T Rockliff, T Liberatore, D Wells, J Trengove, B Fiorini.
(N Freeman, C Petracca, R Mathieson.)

A Sandilands, N Naitanui. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, H Bennell, M Barlow, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(L Sumner, S Yarran.)

Pretty vanilla team with a few pods thrown in.
Funds are tight with 4k remaining.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Money Shot on January 05, 2016, 10:21:44 PM
Great team mate.
What are your thoughts on Sandi? Surely he is getting old hahaha
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on January 05, 2016, 10:36:39 PM
Quote from: Money Shot on January 05, 2016, 10:21:44 PM
Great team mate.
What are your thoughts on Sandi? Surely he is getting old hahaha

Just have him in as a pod mate.
His last 5 games for 2015 were 145, 140, 150, 142 and 120. A last 5 average of 139.4.
Still struggling with starting Goldy. Paying 130 points a week for him up front. That's a lot of coin.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: ben_020285 on January 06, 2016, 12:12:21 AM
Quote from: creeker on January 05, 2016, 10:11:53 PM
Thought I'd jot this team down.
Still early days but getting a little closer to finding a structure I'm happy with.

A Rance, J Bartel, G Birchall, B Smith, C Byrne, MW Brown.
(J Wagner, R Bonner.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, R Sloane, T Rockliff, T Liberatore, D Wells, J Trengove, B Fiorini.
(N Freeman, C Petracca, R Mathieson.)

A Sandilands, N Naitanui. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, H Bennell, M Barlow, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(L Sumner, S Yarran.)

Pretty vanilla team with a few pods thrown in.
Funds are tight with 4k remaining.

Nice team mate but I have a question, where did Ollie go!?
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on January 07, 2016, 08:03:41 PM
Quote from: ben_020285 on January 06, 2016, 12:12:21 AM
Quote from: creeker on January 05, 2016, 10:11:53 PM
Thought I'd jot this team down.
Still early days but getting a little closer to finding a structure I'm happy with.

A Rance, J Bartel, G Birchall, B Smith, C Byrne, MW Brown.
(J Wagner, R Bonner.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, R Sloane, T Rockliff, T Liberatore, D Wells, J Trengove, B Fiorini.
(N Freeman, C Petracca, R Mathieson.)

A Sandilands, N Naitanui. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, H Bennell, M Barlow, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(L Sumner, S Yarran.)

Pretty vanilla team with a few pods thrown in.
Funds are tight with 4k remaining.

Nice team mate but I have a question, where did Ollie go!?

Great question mate.
I do like Ollie. Think he will make his way back into my team.
Sloane to Wines, then upgrade Birchall. Still early days, some fine tuning required.
Almost time to catch up for another sip Ben. The last time was pretty dangerous.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: ben_020285 on January 07, 2016, 09:27:24 PM
Quote from: creeker on January 07, 2016, 08:03:41 PM
Quote from: ben_020285 on January 06, 2016, 12:12:21 AM
Quote from: creeker on January 05, 2016, 10:11:53 PM
Thought I'd jot this team down.
Still early days but getting a little closer to finding a structure I'm happy with.

A Rance, J Bartel, G Birchall, B Smith, C Byrne, MW Brown.
(J Wagner, R Bonner.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, R Sloane, T Rockliff, T Liberatore, D Wells, J Trengove, B Fiorini.
(N Freeman, C Petracca, R Mathieson.)

A Sandilands, N Naitanui. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, H Bennell, M Barlow, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(L Sumner, S Yarran.)

Pretty vanilla team with a few pods thrown in.
Funds are tight with 4k remaining.

Nice team mate but I have a question, where did Ollie go!?

Great question mate.
I do like Ollie. Think he will make his way back into my team.
Sloane to Wines, then upgrade Birchall. Still early days, some fine tuning required.
Almost time to catch up for another sip Ben. The last time was pretty dangerous.

Yep, Sloane to Wines and then upgrading Birchall sounds like a great idea to me.

I'm always down for a sip mate. I think the plan was one of the NAB Cup games if I'm not mistaken.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: AaronKirk on January 08, 2016, 01:07:08 AM
Do you think Sandilands at 33 will play 22 weeks?

I know he has played 23 games in both of the last 2 seasons but surely he is a riskier selection?

If you do want to select him IMO you should downgrade Barlow to Leuenberger to have cover. Otherwise upgrade Sandilands to Goldy or Stef Martin who are safer (albeit more expensive) options.

Freeman is a risky selection given he injured his hammy again a few weeks ago.

Wells is in a wheelchair now... surely he is done?

Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: crowls on January 08, 2016, 04:07:00 AM
Quote from: AaronKirk on January 08, 2016, 01:07:08 AM
Do you think Sandilands at 33 will play 22 weeks?

I know he has played 23 games in both of the last 2 seasons but surely he is a riskier selection?

If you do want to select him IMO you should downgrade Barlow to Leuenberger to have cover. Otherwise upgrade Sandilands to Goldy or Stef Martin who are safer (albeit more expensive) options.

Freeman is a risky selection given he injured his hammy again a few weeks ago.

Wells is in a wheelchair now... surely he is done?
Good team creeker and like your comments AK.    I think I bloody paid for wells wheelchair last year as i sat waiting for the mongrel to get onto the park.    Freeman is an accident waiting to happen.    Dont like guys with hammys before season even starts.  Agree with Leuy approach he is my F4 at the moment.   Though I have two premo rucks as well.   
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on January 13, 2016, 01:45:19 PM
As a life long Essendon supporter, I'm feeling a little gutted about yesterday's events.
The players should be filthy with the past hierarchy and I still find it hard to see how the club has got themselves into this position.
It reminds me a little of how the South Melbourne and Fitzroy supporters must of felt. Only positive is that we still have a club. Was looking forward to this season thinking that my Bombers could be highly competitive and now all I can see is a season of beltings.
Rant complete - one bonus is we should have some Essendon rookies who will get plenty of game time. Team adjusted to suit.

R Laird, K Kolodjashnij, J Bartel, B Smith, MW Brown, M Hartley.
(J Wagner, A Tipungwuti.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, T Rockliff, O Wines, T Liberatore, B Crouch, D Parish, J Tengove.
(C Petracca, R Mathieson, M Hibberd.)

T Goldstein, M Lobbe. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, D Zorko, M Barlow, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(N Kommer, L Sumner.)

I'm thinking Lobbe is back into calculations with Paddy Ryder also on the hit list. Dixon also at Port but I'm keen to see how Lobbe goes.
Funds again are tight with 3.7k remaining.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: ben_020285 on January 13, 2016, 02:11:38 PM
Quote from: creeker on January 13, 2016, 01:45:19 PM
As a life long Essendon supporter, I'm feeling a little gutted about yesterday's events.
The players should be filthy with the past hierarchy and I still find it hard to see how the club has got themselves into this position.
It reminds me a little of how the South Melbourne and Fitzroy supporters must of felt. Only positive is that we still have a club. Was looking forward to this season thinking that my Bombers could be highly competitive and now all I can see is a season of beltings.
Rant complete - one bonus is we should have some Essendon rookies who will get plenty of game time. Team adjusted to suit.

R Laird, K Kolodjashnij, J Bartel, B Smith, MW Brown, M Hartley.
(J Wagner, A Tipungwuti.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, T Rockliff, O Wines, T Liberatore, B Crouch, D Parish, J Tengove.
(C Petracca, R Mathieson, M Hibberd.)

T Goldstein, M Lobbe. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, D Zorko, M Barlow, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(N Kommer, L Sumner.)

I'm thinking Lobbe is back into calculations with Paddy Ryder also on the hit list. Dixon also at Port but I'm keen to see how Lobbe goes.
Funds again are tight with 3.7k remaining.

Really like it mate.

All really good picks in defence. Love the POD pick in Laird, did you get the idea to pick him from my posts on SCS?? hahaha

Midfield looks perfect. You know the love I have for Wines already.

Rucks are great. Lobbe is a must now with Ryder gone imo and Goldy will be one of the best scoring rucks again even if he is overpriced to begin with.

Four strong premo picks up forward. Dusty, Dahl and Barlow all appear to be good picks but I'm not sold on Zorko with both Rocky and Beams fit. I saw a stat which showed that Zorko scores considerably less when both Rocky and Beams are in the same team. Who knows though, if he still gets a lot of midfield minutes this year he could make a great pick.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: Ringo on January 13, 2016, 03:08:39 PM
Agree on Zorko and an interesting piece of information that you can do what you like with - Round 15 was the only time all of Beams. Hanley, Rocky, Zorko, Redden and Rich played in the one team fully fit.
SC Scores from that game:
Beams 142
Hanley 130
Rockliff 126
Zorko 124
Reddan 118
Rich 70

I included Redden as I see Bastinac assuming his role.  Also watch the NAB cup to see how Bell and Zorko are used. have not had a chance yet to see how they are being used as both score well when midfield time is involved.

Like your overall Team Structure.
Lobbe as sole ruck could be a huge plus especially if he finds the form he did last year between rds 8 - 12. Also another interesting stat on him averaging 6 tackles a game.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on January 13, 2016, 04:17:29 PM
Quote from: ben_020285 on January 13, 2016, 02:11:38 PM
Quote from: creeker on January 13, 2016, 01:45:19 PM
As a life long Essendon supporter, I'm feeling a little gutted about yesterday's events.
The players should be filthy with the past hierarchy and I still find it hard to see how the club has got themselves into this position.
It reminds me a little of how the South Melbourne and Fitzroy supporters must of felt. Only positive is that we still have a club. Was looking forward to this season thinking that my Bombers could be highly competitive and now all I can see is a season of beltings.
Rant complete - one bonus is we should have some Essendon rookies who will get plenty of game time. Team adjusted to suit.

R Laird, K Kolodjashnij, J Bartel, B Smith, MW Brown, M Hartley.
(J Wagner, A Tipungwuti.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, T Rockliff, O Wines, T Liberatore, B Crouch, D Parish, J Tengove.
(C Petracca, R Mathieson, M Hibberd.)

T Goldstein, M Lobbe. (M King.)

D Martin, L Dahlhaus, D Zorko, M Barlow, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(N Kommer, L Sumner.)

I'm thinking Lobbe is back into calculations with Paddy Ryder also on the hit list. Dixon also at Port but I'm keen to see how Lobbe goes.
Funds again are tight with 3.7k remaining.

Really like it mate.

All really good picks in defence. Love the POD pick in Laird, did you get the idea to pick him from my posts on SCS?? hahaha

Midfield looks perfect. You know the love I have for Wines already.

Rucks are great. Lobbe is a must now with Ryder gone imo and Goldy will be one of the best scoring rucks again even if he is overpriced to begin with.

Four strong premo picks up forward. Dusty, Dahl and Barlow all appear to be good picks but I'm not sold on Zorko with both Rocky and Beams fit. I saw a stat which showed that Zorko scores considerably less when both Rocky and Beams are in the same team. Who knows though, if he still gets a lot of midfield minutes this year he could make a great pick.

Cheers Ben.
I did see your posts regarding Rory Laird. I then went into Google mode, did some research and liked what I saw. Highly courageous and a brilliant kick. Also looking at some mid time this year. He's not a lock just yet but I'm keen. Will be watching his NAB Challenge stats.
Zorko in at the moment for Bennell. This could change.

Thanks for the feedback mate.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on January 13, 2016, 04:24:43 PM
Quote from: Ringo on January 13, 2016, 03:08:39 PM
Agree on Zorko and an interesting piece of information that you can do what you like with - Round 15 was the only time all of Beams. Hanley, Rocky, Zorko, Redden and Rich played in the one team fully fit.
SC Scores from that game:
Beams 142
Hanley 130
Rockliff 126
Zorko 124
Reddan 118
Rich 70

I included Redden as I see Bastinac assuming his role.  Also watch the NAB cup to see how Bell and Zorko are used. have not had a chance yet to see how they are being used as both score well when midfield time is involved.

Like your overall Team Structure.
Lobbe as sole ruck could be a huge plus especially if he finds the form he did last year between rds 8 - 12. Also another interesting stat on him averaging 6 tackles a game.

Many thanks Ringo.
Some handy stats there and interesting thoughts regarding Bell and Zorko. I hadn't taken this into consideration.
I'm very keen on Lobbe now. Could be that perfect stepping stone we've been hunting for. Being a sole ruck is a huge bonus.
Thanks again mate, I always value your opinions.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on February 26, 2016, 09:46:50 PM
Has been awhile since I've posted my latest squad.
Getting to the stage where I'm starting to go around in circles with certain players but overall, I'm pretty happy with the structure.


R Laird, S Docherty, J Bartel, G Birchall, MW Brown, N Broad.
(M Hartley, C Adamson.)

S Pendlebury, G Ablett, D Shiel, T Rockliff, O Wines, T Liberatore, C Mills, J Gresham.
(D Gore, C Petracca, R Mathieson.)

S Martin, N Naitanui. (M King.)

D Martin, J Westhoff, M Barlow, D Wells, B Kennedy, S Kerridge.
(S Grimley, A Tipungwuti.)


Can't see too much downside to the team but funds are very tight with $600 remaining.

Have decided to start Adamson as a early donut to loophole Gaz with in the first 2 rounds, (fingers crossed he is not named). WC play after GC in the first 2 weeks. I can then see the best performing rookie then swap to him in round 3 before the price rise.
M King can then take over the loophole role.

Haven't got SC Gold so not sure on ownership percentages of players. Would imagine it's a pretty cookie cutter team though.

Thoughts and opinions welcomed.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: RoughRed on February 26, 2016, 10:45:40 PM
Laird over Smith ... most teams seem to play Smith

Docherty over Simpson ... interest same $/point last year ... one on the rise one slowing down ... maybe

Rest looks similar to many teams

I have worked Wells into the team too using the $ to strengthen mid Prems. Not sure about Kennedy - a bit expensive as an early F5. I would off load him for a playing rook after NAB

Rookies are similar bunch except for Gore ...  Adelaide ... any info on him?
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: creeker on July 08, 2016, 03:12:04 PM
Wow, what a season it has been so far.
After yet another very average start, (ranked 22k after round 2) and hit hard early with injury, my team is now pretty much complete.

D: Shaw, Boyd, Gibson, Rance, McVeigh, Laird. (Collins, Lee.)
M: Danger, Pendles, Ablett, Rocky, Sloane, Shiel, Wines, Libba. (Trengove, Menadue, Phillips.)
R: Goldy, Gawn. (Grimley.)
F: Dusty, Zerrett, Montagna, Wells, Hall, Lycett. (Petracca, Rose.)

Not the ideal team but solid enough. Current rank of 811 and 5 trades remaining.
Will hold trades now for awhile and await the certain upcoming finals carnage.
Sure to be an interesting ride home and fingers crossed for a top 1000 finish.

A quick shout out to some of the FF leagues. A few hitting there straps with some great rankings.
Title: Re: Creek - 2016.
Post by: PICCOLLO on July 08, 2016, 04:57:34 PM
Quote from: creeker on July 08, 2016, 03:12:04 PM
Wow, what a season it has been so far.
After yet another very average start, (ranked 22k after round 2) and hit hard early with injury, my team is now pretty much complete.

D: Shaw, Boyd, Gibson, Rance, McVeigh, Laird. (Collins, Lee.)
M: Danger, Pendles, Ablett, Rocky, Sloane, Shiel, Wines, Libba. (Trengove, Menadue, Phillips.)
R: Goldy, Gawn. (Grimley.)
F: Dusty, Zerrett, Montagna, Wells, Hall, Lycett. (Petracca, Rose.)

Not the ideal team but solid enough. Current rank of 811 and 5 trades remaining.
Will hold trades now for awhile and await the certain upcoming finals carnage.
Sure to be an interesting ride home and fingers crossed for a top 1000 finish.

A quick shout out to some of the FF leagues. A few hitting there straps with some great rankings.

Looking in pretty good shape. 5 trades should be enough for you to hold your rank or improve. Upgrading Petracca to Dahl in a few weeks would be a good move.  That way you can loop Hall with Ollie Wines and hopefully some of their lower scores.