My forwards are M Robinson, Zaha, Martin, Sidebottom, J Brown, Rowe, Zorko, (rook rook)
This structure balances my team the best at the minute but I'm a bit worried thinking I need buddy in. But he's very expensive what to do ?
depends wether or not you want the best forward in the game in your team
That's a yes
no player is a must have. They all have up and downside with pricing, injury concerns, role, sub- ability etc.
Buddys issue is suspension, and he comes with a hefty price tag.
Is it worth your while to not have him in your team? Possibly.
true, but it is buddy we are talking about.
i bet he's in your team ziplock
I have jogged it round and got buddy in and changed Grimes to lake balance looks great if Lake performs
Quote from: Ziplock on January 13, 2012, 04:59:17 PM
no player is a must have. They all have up and downside with pricing, injury concerns, role, sub- ability etc.
Buddys issue is suspension, and he comes with a hefty price tag.
Is it worth your while to not have him in your team? Possibly.
"No player is a must have" You obviously havn't heard of Tom Rockliff my friend.
Quote from: Tom_16 on January 13, 2012, 05:13:08 PM
Quote from: Ziplock on January 13, 2012, 04:59:17 PM
no player is a must have. They all have up and downside with pricing, injury concerns, role, sub- ability etc.
Buddys issue is suspension, and he comes with a hefty price tag.
Is it worth your while to not have him in your team? Possibly.
"No player is a must have" You obviously havn't heard of Tom Rockliff my friend.
haha.
Quote from: boo-yaa on January 13, 2012, 05:04:54 PM
true, but it is buddy we are talking about.
i bet he's in your team ziplock
no *shifty eyes*
I actually dunno, he hasn't been in all my fp teams.
Simply put: Yeah. :)
He was 9th in total points scored for forwards last year and this year there'll be Beams, Sidebottom, Martin and Robinson to contend with. So no, he's not a 'must have.'
I've got him in my plan team, though. :P
I think that most people here will only go with one gun forward and pick midfield MPP forwards entirely next season
IMO the forwards most likely to be picked are Franklin and Cloke
To start the season i dont know if he is a must have. But in my opinion you dont want to be starting the year without one of
Chappy
Stevie J
Buddy
I reckon it's worth your while to fit one of these boys into your starting team. For peace of mind.
no i dont want buddy
tall foward he will have a few shockers and get him dirt cheap later
Id prefer gun mids like Martin and Robinson in my fwds
Upgrade target for me. Hope to get him and SJ later on as they are both fully priced and will likely drop at some point.
Quote from: The FARK Academy on January 13, 2012, 09:29:03 PM
no i dont want buddy
tall foward he will have a few shockers and get him dirt cheap later
Id prefer gun mids like Martin and Robinson in my fwds
Well, he was pretty consistent last year and his price didn't dip that much. The stats on Fanfooty suggest that Cloke's a better upgrade target if you want an inconsistent KPF in your team - he had a few shockers in a row last year.
I have buddy budgeted for, andfeel since I don't have Robinson or Stevie that not having buddy either would be a risk, but I'm starting to hear sen in the idea of. Not starting with and upgrading to buddy and Stevie.... Jury still how for me but at least I have budgeted for buddy already, changing from here is easy.
I see a lot of people saying he ain't must have.
The majority of you have picked him your side, then you must think that he is bloody damn well important to your FWD line. Just get him and don't second guess yourself.
In my opinion YES.
He is an absolute lock in gun. The Hawks have a side built around him and he's capable of 140+ scores. Get one and take the Budwood through thick and thin IMO.
LANCE Franklin's maturity as a footballer and person has been rewarded with elevation into the Hawthorn leadership group for the first time.
Franklin, who turns 25 tomorrow, is one of nine in the group, headlined by captain Luke Hodge.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/franklin-to-join-hawk-leaders-20120128-1qnbu.html
He'll lead from the front.......I predict an unruly elbow in NAB...Out for 5 weeks. :P
Quote from: Windigo on January 29, 2012, 02:03:53 PM
He'll lead from the front.......I predict an unruly elbow in NAB...Out for 5 weeks. :P
Probably :P
His gotta show the new recruits how to get a holiday. ::)
Quote from: Windigo on January 29, 2012, 02:03:53 PM
He'll lead from the front.......I predict an unruly elbow in NAB...Out for 5 weeks. :P
At least he did it in the NAB so we have time to trade him out for free.
i dont c the point in not starting him, ive tried to find ways to convince myself not to and all's i can think of is his first 2 games not a good enough reason compared to others like goodes and stevie j
Quote from: picker_man on January 29, 2012, 03:24:31 PM
i dont c the point in not starting him, ive tried to find ways to convince myself not to and all's i can think of is his first 2 games not a good enough reason compared to others like goodes and stevie j
What is your reason for not starting Stevie J ? Best forward in the comp unless you want to save yourself 30k. He played in the grand final injured and was one of the best players on the ground and still scored 94 points. Absolute superstar
ive gone with the mid / fwd options this yr have 3 of them as there all about 90k cheaper then stevie j, dont get me wrong ive put in 2 big fwd targets for security buddy nd pav and just prefered to have stevie as an upgrade target as want to see how he preformes early with a shortened pre season due to last yrs injuries which could b a worry as he mite have less time in the mids this yr as he's a vital player for the cats just to be on the field so they may protected him from the midfield more with him getting older and new young mid cats coming through. So yeah he will prolly b the highest scoring fwd again but a few lil concerns stopping me paying a premo price 4 him nd i'll pick him up when he's bit cheaper hopefully
Quote from: picker_man on January 29, 2012, 04:10:29 PM
want to see how he preformes early with a shortened pre season due to last yrs injuries which could b a worry as he mite have less time in the mids this yr as he's a vital player for the cats just to be on the field so they may protected him from the midfield more with him getting older and new young mid cats coming through. So yeah he will prolly b the highest scoring fwd again but a few lil concerns stopping me paying a premo price 4 him nd i'll pick him up when he's bit cheaper hopefully
I agree with this. Lock in Buddy as he'll just keep getting better but Stevie J and the Chapstick do present a degree of risk though I expect both to carve they will be susceptible to "rests" and I expect Geelong to give the kids a run in the middle. Of course when Buddy gives his first high bump of the year 5 mins into rnd 1 I may regret this choice.
For mine Buddy id a must have! He is capable of the ripper scores and barring injury/suspension will always play and never be subbed. The Hawks do look for him and his running burns off a tag so he still gets plenty. His scores for the past few season speak for themselves. If suspended during the NAB, at least R1-2 don't count for head to head this year. He'd never be captain, but def a started IMO
Isn't it the bye rounds that don't count? Meaning head to head kicks off in round 1? Could be wrong..
Quote from: Artax on January 29, 2012, 07:53:04 PM
Isn't it the bye rounds that don't count? Meaning head to head kicks off in round 1? Could be wrong..
h2h kicks off in rnd 3, most definitely playing thru the bye rnds....
I saw Buddy on the news tonight and he said he was feeling the best he has ever felt and looking to have his best season yet 8)
Buddy, yes. Seriously I hate him, but a superstar.
'Buddy' to be unleashed in midfield
LANCE Franklin is poised to take his already breathtaking game to exhilarating new heights in the midfield this season.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/star-hawk-lance-franklin-set-to-be-unleashed-in-new-midfield-role/story-e6frf9jf-1226268192389
You would have to say he is pretty close to a must have now !!!
Quote from: FOOTBALL FACTORY on February 11, 2012, 12:31:39 PM
'Buddy' to be unleashed in midfield
LANCE Franklin is poised to take his already breathtaking game to exhilarating new heights in the midfield this season.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/star-hawk-lance-franklin-set-to-be-unleashed-in-new-midfield-role/story-e6frf9jf-1226268192389
You would have to say he is pretty close to a must have now !!!
I heard that he played most of the game in the midfield.
If he plays midfield banging home 3 or 4 goals a game aswell could be in for some massive scores .... hopefully he doesnt rip too many peoples heads off when tackling in the midfield
Quote from: FOOTBALL FACTORY on February 11, 2012, 05:40:17 PM
If he plays midfield banging home 3 or 4 goals a game aswell could be in for some massive scores .... hopefully he doesnt rip too many peoples heads off when tackling in the midfield
agree! ud b buddy stupid(some1 had to say it) not to have him, espec if he plays some time in mids
I was thinking going without him as the draw is a bit unfavourable, but that article is making me think twice.
No guys, his not a must have ;) leave him out of your sides so he get's 200 as my Captain lol :P nahhe should be a lock in all sides.
i wont be going near buddy again this year, fair enough hes scores well 9/10 games but his prone to suspenison and may have points stolen of him this year with roughhead back and the addition of gunston
i needed to free up some cash and going buddy to Robinson i think was the best option. I hope he has a couple of queit ones in the first 2 rounds, but he will be my first upgrade in the forward line.
I would say he was a must until all these mid fielders started getting DPP
Buddy is definately not a must have. Wait he is if you constantly want to see -3.
Should be the year for him to pull his head in....
but we have been saying that for the last couple of seasons too!
Gee rough start but after that up until his bye it eases off a fair bit.
Quote from: Juddster5 on February 12, 2012, 11:11:52 AM
Buddy is definately not a must have. Wait he is if you constantly want to see -3.
also if you like +12 and +6
Quote from: FOOTBALL FACTORY on February 11, 2012, 12:31:39 PM
'Buddy' to be unleashed in midfield
LANCE Franklin is poised to take his already breathtaking game to exhilarating new heights in the midfield this season.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/star-hawk-lance-franklin-set-to-be-unleashed-in-new-midfield-role/story-e6frf9jf-1226268192389
You would have to say he is pretty close to a must have now !!!
You are taking a buddy risk without him. He is in my side!
tough early draw could make a great upgrade target