Hi all, may as well have another crack at it. Ended up 5482 Overall last season, suffice to say will be more conservative with those trades this season.
Congratulations Ringo firstly. Good years for your Lions, likely a few more to come...
This is what I'm running with at present.
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Schoenmaker is one I'm keeping an eye on if no Coeleman early.
Not 100% on Nick will see how round 0 goes, Merrett could replace him.
De Koning is a risk but the ceiling is massive.
Brayshaw doesn't excite me but favorable bye and he did finish strong should be around the top 8 mids
Cerra will burn me but he's a lock regardless.
If clearly #1 ruck Flynn might have to come in, at least initially for cash gen. Think Boyd will have to be there too tho so that severely limits flex use until one gets traded out.
Shame about Phillipou.
Bye structure pretty good. Round 3 and Round 12 heavy and I'd have more in both if I could but just can't.
No cash in bank which is risky, but can be solved with a cheaper rookie playing round 1 and not one of my expensive ones. We shall see.
Thanks for the thought. Lions will be hunted this year.
Had my worst year for a while last year finishing 16103 but can not complain after being 72136 after Rd 2.
Nice team and Structure
If Coleman not available I am going Doedee for similar price, Prefer Serong to Brayshaw for 30k more.
Rd 12 Bye is the killer but with best 18 available for all byes can cope with Rd 3
The Flynn starts as #1 ruck version. And likely the version I'd run with even if he doesn't and make Flynn a high end rook and bank the cash.
Plenty more to unfold before we run with anything of course.
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Final pre-pre season games side.
Much depends on the Carlton ruck situation round 1, and the rookies named round 0 and 1.
Structure is firming, I'm not 100% sold on Roberts, but I really don't like the thought of 3 defender rookies on field.
8 round 12 bye mid price/premiums. Sanders may have to go, and will if certain WCE forwards perform well in pre-season games and have the roles.
Sheezel could also become Sinclair for the same reason (round 12 bye).
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Nice team to sit on after sorting injury replacements Need to see which rookie start,
Latest update following practice matches.
Parker seems safest but could be Sanders.
Perryman has to be pure inside mid, but could revert to Roberts.
Still need to have confirmation Pittonet spends the year in the VFL.
Not comfortable with the rookies in defence or mid bench but we shall see...
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You have a few of the guys I have been looking at like Perryman but can't seem to squeeze them in. If Sinclair misses early Nas could score well and is a nice POD.
Keep an eye on Pitto with Carlton, he could kill TDK, but if the Blues are smart they will go the TDK and McKay combo. Curnow may miss round 1 with a minor surgery, I hope they play Kemp instead and allow TDK to be the sole ruck
Quote from: Mat0369 on February 18, 2025, 06:25:19 PMYou have a few of the guys I have been looking at like Perryman but can't seem to squeeze them in. If Sinclair misses early Nas could score well and is a nice POD.
Keep an eye on Pitto with Carlton, he could kill TDK, but if the Blues are smart they will go the TDK and McKay combo. Curnow may miss round 1 with a minor surgery, I hope they play Kemp instead and allow TDK to be the sole ruck
Yes if pitonet is named round one it's a switch to Gawn and complete restructure. Still a risk if he isn't named, but the record win/loss with without you'd hope Pitonet was signed as a back up, especially given the money they've thrown at TDK. but who knows.
Silly Question...
Sinclair and Perryman/Roberts
VS
Wanganeen Milera and Holmes
Quote from: Colliwobblers on February 18, 2025, 08:25:51 PMSilly Question...
Sinclair and Perryman/Roberts
VS
Wanganeen Milera and Holmes
Sinclair, P/man, Roberts for mine.
Sinclair is the best player of that bunch. It depends if you think Nas and Holmes can take the next step, if both turn into 105 players than that duo is the better option
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I think Ashcroft is a must, i would probably push Peatling up to Cerra if at all possible.
Quote from: Bully on February 22, 2025, 12:33:48 AMI think Ashcroft is a must, i would probably push Peatling up to Cerra if at all possible.
I think your right on both counts. Has to be Sinclair that pays, I guess Short, McKercher, Rivers, could probably get to Stewart.
The Gawn version.
Completely reluctant to pick Dekoning or Gawn, tempted to take Meek who served me well last season.
Rucks my biggest dilemma. Forward line is a lock, rest is fluid. Rooks based on performance so far. Although Travaglia shouldn't be there based on his 4th quarter appearance, place holder for a bit of coin.
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Lalor will miss the start of the season but you can always downgrade to another midfield rookie like Jagga or even Kako if you want to free up some cash.
Post carnage team. Another week of that to go I suppose. Only very happy with the fwd line.
Short could go to best of SDK / Milera, to upgrade one of those mid rooks for "onfield".
Day could also go down to W Ashcroft, but that rules SDK out.
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OK, more sensible realistic "post carnage" team.
I'm certain max won't play every game.
I'm skeptical TDK will be a top end ruck sharing the gig, but certain he will if he is solo ruck when Curnow is back.
I'm tempted to start English and wait and see on the other two.
I'm leaning towards starting Max because he scores better than anyone and at his price I can take the huge scores until he does break down, then trade to anyone from him if need be.
Thinking Xerri may not back it up but should be similar and is the safest option.
Not sure on Marshal for round one or what happens after.
In summary I don't have a clue what to do with my rucks.
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The keep Horne Version, for my reference, after I stray wildly all over the place after amie games and need a reference to return to sanity....
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Pitto has a calf and is out early in the season. TDK should be the sole ruck, so lock and load. It just depends what happens later in the season
That last team does look pretty good though
Quote from: Mat0369 on February 25, 2025, 11:57:36 PMPitto has a calf and is out early in the season. TDK should be the sole ruck, so lock and load. It just depends what happens later in the season
That last team does look pretty good though
Beauty thanks mate.
Knee Jerk team #2 from amie series games.
Actually, was keen on Lipinski last season, can't take much out of this practice match in particular, but I think the POD over Smith might be a good one.
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Just be wary Rd 3 bye Big risk here especially against teams who have only 1 or 2 Rd 0 premiums. Hence the effort I put in with my team, Tossing up myself on Perryman.
I' ve just got 3 round 3. That will hurt but if Mills wasn't injured it would be 4 :)
Round 12 with 7 out is also a bit of a worry, but I don't think I'm going to be alone there.
Parker should be upgraded, possibly TDK also, which will make 5.
Premiums and mid pricers:
2 - 0
3 - 3
4 - 0
12 - 7
13 - 3
14 - 3
15 - 2
16 - 0
You would have been pleased with Dawson last night.
I currently have Short at D4 basically because I have Whitfield and Daicos with Rd 2 bye as well as Bailey Smith.
Quote from: Ringo on February 28, 2025, 09:33:17 AMYou would have been pleased with Dawson last night.
I currently have Short at D4 basically because I have Whitfield and Daicos with Rd 2 bye as well as Bailey Smith.
Short is awful tempting. And seriously considering Whitfield over Sinclair with the slight injury interruption.
And we go again, team firming up after two more pre season fixtures.
I can see Oliver and Callaghan morphing into a mid uber premo and top end rook, but for now I'm very comfortable with where the team sits.
Also an * on why Cerra 57% TOG. Injury watch there.
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Sober version.
Cash in bank and rooks a bit of an issue. Serong to Brayshaw/Rozee could be the fix for that.
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Libba is going to be the one that really tempts me at his price and could free up the cash for the other moves.
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 01, 2025, 01:38:18 PMLibba is going to be the one that really tempts me at his price and could free up the cash for the other moves.
Who would you downgrade to accommodate Libba?
Quote from: Bully on March 01, 2025, 02:09:28 PMWho would you downgrade to accommodate Libba?
Right now it would be a swap with Bont. So Daicos M1 and instead of Merrett/Serong I'd go with Libba
I'm about to trash my entire team, put in my locks and fill around that
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 01, 2025, 02:16:04 PMQuote from: Bully on March 01, 2025, 02:09:28 PMWho would you downgrade to accommodate Libba?
Right now it would be a swap with Bont. So Daicos M1 and instead of Merrett/Serong I'd go with Libba
I'm about to trash my entire team, put in my locks and fill around that
Could be worth it if it turns a penny dreadful into that 190k range, there's still plenty of value with guys like Draper, O'Sullivan, Powell-Pepper & Langford.
Flynn back into flex version. I don't hate it.
Heavy weighting on pre season performance, one game to go and plenty to see in it too.
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Revised after cancelled games. Couple of Lions make their way in.
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So much value in the midfield this year, could easily go 5 deep and still have a balanced side. Excellent team, love the Zorko & Ashcroft PODs, I think the only glaring omission is Flynn but even he's a risky proposition.
Quote from: Bully on March 06, 2025, 01:39:47 PMSo much value in the midfield this year, could easily go 5 deep and still have a balanced side. Excellent team, love the Zorko & Ashcroft PODs, I think the only glaring omission is Flynn but even he's a risky proposition.
Thanks, not 100% on Freijah, there is Haynes potentially at the same price. Or if rook stocks turn out to be better could put a rookie in and bring Flynn back, not 100% sure Flynn will outscore the best mid rooks at all or enough to spend that extra coin. Probably prove me wrong.
Quote from: Colliwobblers on March 06, 2025, 02:02:47 PMQuote from: Bully on March 06, 2025, 01:39:47 PMSo much value in the midfield this year, could easily go 5 deep and still have a balanced side. Excellent team, love the Zorko & Ashcroft PODs, I think the only glaring omission is Flynn but even he's a risky proposition.
Thanks, not 100% on Freijah, there is Haynes potentially at the same price. Or if rook stocks turn out to be better could put a rookie in and bring Flynn back, not 100% sure Flynn will outscore the best mid rooks at all or enough to spend that extra coin. Probably prove me wrong.
I think if you view guys like Short, Freijah, Perryman etc. as cash generators then this approach is entirely justifiable. I think there's 100k to be made, compare that with a defensive rookie and I'm guessing the difference will be marginal.
I'm not sold on Freijah either. He has the physical tools, but he was helped in his pre-season game by not having Dale around. I don't know if Haynes is going to score very well either. I think I would take the punt with SDK if he is R1 or Bowey with McVee missing for 4-6 weeks. He is probably the guy to split the kick-ins with May and could be a better risk/reward prospect.
This is the other "risky" option I run with.
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Flynn at R2 is ballsy, the big danger is being crushed by VC/C choices, no Daicos round 3 so it's over to Rozee/Petracca/Oliver. It does make the rest of your team look amazing so I can see the appeal.
Agree with Bully here Flynn a risk but hoping for you he is R1 at Eagles but not sure that will be the case. Also hearing reports Marshall is fit to play so how Saints use Boyd could be interesting. (I have Boyd as well)
You guys are no fun :) save me from myself though so cheers.
I think I prefer Sanders over Freija and flex can cover that extra DEF rook.
Sounds like Trainor will debut and if Lalor gets through Monday training so will he, if not he can at least change into any rook.
If Lalor can become a basement rook which is likely, Holmes can go back to being Zorko. Maybe, I really like the look of Lalor.
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Keep an eye on Sheldrick who more than likely will get quite a few games and Lucas Camporale who seems to be on target for a Rd 1 debut with Blues.
I feel very close to locked in.
This version is basically Neale + SPP over Washcroft + Sanders.
What it does do is remove 2 mid pricers. SPP I say is rookie priced. With 9 mid pricers already. I think maybe that's enough.
Will have a good look at Paton tonight if my power doesn't go out, and check teams next week but if he was to come in for SPP and a cheaper rook put his hand up to take Sheldrick's spot, Homles can become Zorko.
The rest I think I'm locked in on.
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I don't hate the Flynn R2 option, I have tossed it up myself and it gives you an opportunity to see who the top handful of guys end up being.
Sheldrick ended up being subbed, my app says he was injured so that's not good. I really like him as a player, but he has had some knocks the last couple seasons and hasn't had the opportunity to get a decent run at it
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 08, 2025, 02:07:10 AMI don't hate the Flynn R2 option, I have tossed it up myself and it gives you an opportunity to see who the top handful of guys end up being.
Sheldrick ended up being subbed, my app says he was injured so that's not good. I really like him as a player, but he has had some knocks the last couple seasons and hasn't had the opportunity to get a decent run at it
Sheldrick out injured calls for a complete restructure, I think I'll be shedding a premo defender for a premo mid. Paton hopefully doesn't lose his spot.
Yeah Sheldrick no good not an option with others to return.
Roberts is a lock.
Xerri has a terrible early run based on his matchups from 2024, and Meek served me very well last season and he looks set for a bump so that's enough for him to make it into my side.
I had Day in my 8th team only up above, have not been sold all pre-season. Am sold now.
That allows Sanders to return to the line up.
Feel like I'm a premo short in the midfield but if 2 out of my 3 mid priced mids work it's a win.
Thats it for opening game 1 over-reactions. See what Sunday brings.
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Excellent side.. I'd prefer Stewart/Sicily to Holmes but can't fault.
Quote from: Ashmore62 on March 08, 2025, 01:15:37 PMExcellent side.. I'd prefer Stewart/Sicily to Holmes but can't fault.
Isn't Sicily playing forward now?
Quote from: Bully on March 08, 2025, 02:51:29 AMSheldrick out injured calls for a complete restructure, I think I'll be shedding a premo defender for a premo mid. Paton hopefully doesn't lose his spot.
Apperently no injury for Sheldrick. Paton should be safe, he is allowing Blakey to float around and I'd say he is ahead of Francis. McDonald is 5 weeks away and that's the only way I see them restructure where he could be pushed out with McCartin going back again
Quote from: Colliwobblers on March 08, 2025, 08:43:11 AMYeah Sheldrick no good not an option with others to return.
Roberts is a lock.
Xerri has a terrible early run based on his matchups from 2024, and Meek served me very well last season and he looks set for a bump so that's enough for him to make it into my side.
I had Day in my 8th team only up above, have not been sold all pre-season. Am sold now.
That allows Sanders to return to the line up.
Feel like I'm a premo short in the midfield but if 2 out of my 3 mid priced mids work it's a win.
Thats it for opening game 1 over-reactions. See what Sunday brings.
Agreed that Roberts is a lock, back end of last year, great pre-season showing and a pretty good first game in the real thing. He should make good cash worst case.
I think it's tough for rucks to back up a big season when it's their first, I'm wait and see on Xerri at his price, but I don't think I will start him either. I don't know about Meek, I liked him a couple years back and I think he can be in that tier below the top guys (like ROB), but I don't know if he will be at their level. If he was under 500k I think it's a shrewd pick, I am just not sure if I'd start him at his current price with an early bye. But the score against Grundy makes him tempting (although Grundy is pretty underdone and was in doubt)
Day had a monster first half but was completely tagged out in the second half and seems to have come up with an injury. It's worth monitoring through the week to see how he pulls up.
If you feel like you're a player short the only suggestion I have is maybe Prior to Paton and Lalor to SPP using Hewett. That should give you the cash to maybe turn Cerra into Trac or Rankine (play a DPP forward in a mid role on field) or Rozee into a gun like Serong. Just a couple options to consider if you feel you need to make the move, it does look pretty good though
Quote from: Bully on March 08, 2025, 03:32:26 PMIsn't Sicily playing forward now?
Played down back majority of the night and swung forward in the last I believe. Frost was the sub which was interesting.
Yeah thanks Mat, the early bye has been playing on my mind, both Day and Meek were massive first half, Meek was 84 at half time, Day obviously did most of his damage first half also, that tag is a concern but man does he have talent and impact, I can see SC loving him like it does bont.
Your right some def rookies shaping up so Prior can go down possibly and so can Lalor if other basement priced step up and for that matter sanders can go back down to SPP or even kako but I think SPP for the small extra will score better consistently.
I find it very hard to pick players who can be Bevo'd.
Pity we didn't get a look at four more sides. But those two Lions I had before the latest change are the most likely change I'll make in just reverting.
I do really like the idea of Richmond rooks, so much less likely to end up red dots or be vested.
Is Lalor going to play round 1? I figured he was missing with the jaw
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 08, 2025, 10:01:17 PMIs Lalor going to play round 1? I figured he was missing with the jaw
There's some chance, but I'm wondering if you'll get similar output from Kako, I can't see Lalor spending more minutes in the midfield, at least not for the first handful of games.
Quote from: Bully on March 08, 2025, 10:25:23 PMQuote from: Mat0369 on March 08, 2025, 10:01:17 PMIs Lalor going to play round 1? I figured he was missing with the jaw
There's some chance, but I'm wondering if you'll get similar output from Kako, I can't see Lalor spending more minutes in the midfield, at least not for the first handful of games.
Interview with coach said Trainor 100% starter and Lalor will play if he makes it through Monday training, same for Lynch.
I think Lalor is #1 for a reason and in that team he'll get full games, not sure on role but word is his form is excellent. The "experts" always said Smillie will score better but I'm more about the job security lack of vest or being dropped.
If a cheaper option looks the goods I'll get on but Camp has to be vested, the freo guys are likely to be out as quick as they are in. Saints kids the same, Kako and berry are small fwds, not ideal. The crows rooks haven't impressed.
If he's named he is in my side as well. Number 1 pick with a pretty good opportunity for solid mid minutes. Lock him in
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 09, 2025, 02:21:38 AMIf he's named he is in my side as well. Number 1 pick with a pretty good opportunity for solid mid minutes. Lock him in
Lalor is a lock for me if fit.
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 09, 2025, 02:21:38 AMIf he's named he is in my side as well. Number 1 pick with a pretty good opportunity for solid mid minutes. Lock him in
Not a lock for me, I think for 200k I'd rather get a full time mid, I think even Draper might be a better bet. Lalor hasn't got a huge tank, he'll spend most of the time in the forward line. I think his career will track like De Goey, he won't be an overnight success.
Campo named to play. One cheapie locked in
Quote from: Mat0369 on March 09, 2025, 01:55:40 PMCampo named to play. One cheapie locked in
Good news, sitting at M10 for me.
Yeah he's playing but sub risk?
Haven't put much work into it but this is likely how we'll line up round one.
Nick has to be an upgrade target ASAP after a poor round 0 and an early bye. No doubt he'll be the top mid by the end but not a starter for me now.
Xerri may become Gawn with a bit of tweaking.
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I really like the Sanders pick, he plugs a hole but could also be a forward keeper. Best way to use the funds given 339k is awkwardly priced.
Quote from: Bully on March 09, 2025, 07:23:34 PMI really like the Sanders pick, he plugs a hole but could also be a forward keeper. Best way to use the funds given 339k is awkwardly priced.
I really want a mid priced M5 but no matter how I work it other than cutting a premo ruck it always ends up being sanders/parker the max $ I can get to, I really worry about short.
But I think Short + Sanders beats Zorko + Rook. Could be wrong?
I had one dead rook all season last year and finished the season with 4 or 5, I'm correcting that this season even to the point of risking Bo Allan in defence due to job security over the flashier GWS option, same on all other lines. If they don't get a game or start as sub every game it doesn't matter how good they are.
Quote from: Colliwobblers on March 09, 2025, 07:30:16 PMQuote from: Bully on March 09, 2025, 07:23:34 PMI really like the Sanders pick, he plugs a hole but could also be a forward keeper. Best way to use the funds given 339k is awkwardly priced.
I really want a mid priced M5 but no matter how I work it other than cutting a premo ruck it always ends up being sanders/parker the max $ I can get to, I really worry about short.
But I think Short + Sanders beats Zorko + Rook. Could be wrong?
I had one dead rook all season last year and finished the season with 4 or 5, I'm correcting that this season even to the point of risking Bo Allan in defence due to job security over the flashier GWS option, same on all other lines. If they don't get a game or start as sub every game it doesn't matter how good they are.
Definitely better to get a solid 80 baseline, I'm just viewing some of these players as stepping stones, I think Short can get to 520k, from there you can easily upgrade to an ultra premo. I also think there's a fair degree of uncertainty with the defensive top 6, could be a few new faces this year. Zorko probably there but he's also old so the downturn has to come at some stage.
I agree premo mid in the Pertracca/Dawson range + DEF Rook will not outscore Short + Sanders/Parker.
Means probably two extra trades used at some point but better scoring and easier trading up.
Question for you all.
Short Vs J Daicos / Callaghan / Day / Powell ?
The first three early bye and Powell a riskier pick, but if your flex can cover that extra DEF Rook onfield are the mid priced mids better options than short.
Keeping in mind the high end rook you lose from the mids goes to flex so isn't lost, you just end up with a DEF Rook onfield and probably (the first three options) an early bye Short doesn't have.
Quote from: Colliwobblers on March 09, 2025, 08:13:27 PMQuestion for you all.
Short Vs J Daicos / Callaghan / Day / Powell ?
The first three early bye and Powell a riskier pick, but if your flex can cover that extra DEF Rook onfield are the mid priced mids better options than short.
Keeping in mind the high end rook you lose from the mids goes to flex so isn't lost, you just end up with a DEF Rook onfield and probably (the first three options) an early bye Short doesn't have.
If you can afford Day then grab him, 148 loaded in the BE, worst case is you offload him for a small profit.
Looks like this: Short to Allan (anyrook) / SPP to Day.
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That team looks good, I think you can hide Allan at D8, he can also be shuffled to M11 in due course.
The other alternative is swing Paton back & grab Berry/Kako.
Holmes down to Stewart gets the funds.
Quote from: Colliwobblers on March 09, 2025, 07:30:16 PMI really want a mid priced M5 but no matter how I work it other than cutting a premo ruck it always ends up being sanders/parker the max $ I can get to, I really worry about short.
I don't think it's a bad thing having one of those mid price forwards at M5 or even a rookie. There is some value in the midfield, but down back it has looked a little shaky with rookies. I'm still running with Macrae as my F1 to allow me to get Roberts as my D5.
Quote from: Colliwobblers on March 09, 2025, 08:13:27 PMQuestion for you all.
Short Vs J Daicos / Callaghan / Day / Powell ?
The first three early bye and Powell a riskier pick, but if your flex can cover that extra DEF Rook onfield are the mid priced mids better options than short.
Keeping in mind the high end rook you lose from the mids goes to flex so isn't lost, you just end up with a DEF Rook onfield and probably (the first three options) an early bye Short doesn't have.
Daicos should get DPP, if you feel like you can get through the first 6 weeks until that opens up, he could be a pretty handy starting pick. Powell is a bit risky, but looks to have the bulk of the kick-ins. Day has that monster score in his rotation and he should make some quick coin, just keep an eye on his fitness this week. Callaghan looked amazing against the Pies, but does he go back outside to the wing when Green returns? I think I rather Day and the quick cash he will make and the certainty in his role vs Callaghan.
I'll keep doing this until the ball is bounced Thursday night!
Rankine (who I didn't want) with all the value in the fwd line. Plus SPP replace Smith and Sanders.
Also allows an upgrade of Holmes to Clark
Reasoning being Sanders coach and a 2nd year player and treloar and bont aren't far away, and Smith all the talk of wing more than mid and lingering injury issues.
Rozee or Day could become W Ashcroft if turf toe for the one, or my reluctance to trust Day being number 1 tag target and of slight build, on top of the early bye, for the other.
And either of those gives me Max over Xerri in the ruck, which I never seem to be able to afford.
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I still like Bully's extra premo down back better, but as long as prior is named I'm prefering to take Neale in the middle for an extra captain option and one keeper locked away.
Torn between Neale to Dawson to allow Parker to Freija who I think may surprise and have mid rotations as well as sharing that half back role, and leaving it as it is. May still need to cull Parker or downgrade Neale depending on teams and rooks required, I'm a little short on rookie value if changes are required, except for on field mids.
Callaghan over Day for the $ and the chances of tags, Day has a great draw but not for the first 4 or 5, probably be a hard tag in all of them.
But until the teams roll out, this is probably me.
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Neale is definitely worth it if you don't have Gawn, extra insurance if Xerri stutters.
Keep Neale. He is pretty much at every CBA and their clearance king. The amount of contested possessions he gets with clean use is nuts. Even if he does regress, I don't imagine it will be much and he is a 110+ player at the end of the season
Pre teams version.
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Neale is a pretty handy wildcard, although I'm not sure Reid is the guy you want on the field, Paton looks the better bet.
It's a pretty solid lineup, any changes to be able to get Neale's score if he kills it?