Here's my team, have made a few adjustments so far, let us know what you think!
Version 1:
B. Goddard, J. Grimes, B. Gibbs, G. Broughton, N. Bock, C. Pedersen, S. Docherty
(B. Staker, S. Colquhon)
D. Swan, G. Ablett, T. Cotchin, S. Pendlebury, O. Wines, J. Viney
(J. O'Meara, B. Kennedy)
N. Naitanui, M. Leuenberger
(M. Daw, B. Grundy)
T. Rockliff, D. Stanley, D. Martin, D. Zaharakis, C. Knights, M. Lecras, M. Morton
(A. Boston, J. Pongracic)
Salary cap remaining: $112,500
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Version 2:
Brendon Goddard, Jack Grimes, Bryce Gibbs, Grant Birchall, Greg Broughton, Nathan Bock, Cameron Pedersen
(Sam Docherty, Sam Colquhoun)
Gary Ablett jnr, Trent Cotchin, Scott Pendlebury, Luke Ball, Oliver Wines, Brad Crouch
(Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Viney)
Todd Goldstein, Matthew Leuenberger
(Brodie Grundy, Majak Daw)
Lance Franklin, Danny Stanley, Harley Bennell, Dustin Martin, David Zaharakis, Mark LeCras, Ben Kennedy
(Mitch Morton, Brent Staker)
Salary cap remaining: $2,100
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Version 3 (Post-draw announcement and MN change):
Brendon Goddard, Jack Grimes, Bryce Gibbs, Paul Duffield, Greg Broughton, Cameron Pedersen, Jasper Pittard
(Sam Colquhoun, Jacob Ballard)
Gary Ablett jnr, Trent Cotchin, Scott Pendlebury, Jack Redden, Jackson Macrae, Brad Crouch
(Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Viney)
Todd Goldstein, Matthew Leuenberger
Majak Daw, Jarrod Witts)
Steve Johnson, Danny Stanley, Dustin Martin, David Zaharakis, Adam Treloar, Mark LeCras, Jake Stringer
(Brent Staker, Mitch Morton)
Salary cap left: $20,400.
I think that's looking much better balanced Toga. :) Can't really knock any of those picks, aside from Howard who I think is an almighty spud. Who knows, maybe he will breakout but I feel like it's a serious gamble.
Quote from: Mr.Craig on October 25, 2012, 02:05:29 PM
I think that's looking much better balanced Toga. :) Can't really knock any of those picks, aside from Howard who I think is an almighty spud. Who knows, maybe he will breakout but I feel like it's a serious gamble.
cheers for your input mate! :)
yeah not too sure about howard myself tbh... i'll probably either:
1. Turn him into Harbrow (but that's probably just as risky)
2. Turn him into a rookie and upgrade knighter to a fwd premo...
EDIT: C. Howard is now C. Pederson after he has been traded to Melbourne, massive value there.
Quote from: Toga on October 26, 2012, 01:42:11 PM
EDIT: C. Howard is now C. Pederson after he has been traded to Melbourne, massive value there.
I've been trying to squeeze Pedersen in too. Averaged 96.8 in the VFL last season and might have a better chance at translating that form at Melbourne.
I've replaced Pittard, Buddy and Mayes with Pedersen, Lewis and Stringer. Not sure if I'll stick with that though.
Aren't you worried that since Brisbane have picked up Moloney that it would hamper rockys midfield time? He has already spent a fair bit of time in the forwards, I think it may even get cut some more...
Quote from: Barra on October 26, 2012, 06:47:50 PM
Aren't you worried that since Brisbane have picked up Moloney that it would hamper rockys midfield time? He has already spent a fair bit of time in the forwards, I think it may even get cut some more...
that's a good point actually, hadn't even thought about it!
but a 93.5 average is still very good for a fwd, if he can replicate that with the possibility of going bigger i'd accept that. will watch closely over NAB though, might turn him into someone else before rd 1
Quote from: Mr.Craig on October 26, 2012, 04:31:37 PM
Quote from: Toga on October 26, 2012, 01:42:11 PM
EDIT: C. Howard is now C. Pederson after he has been traded to Melbourne, massive value there.
I've been trying to squeeze Pedersen in too. Averaged 96.8 in the VFL last season and might have a better chance at translating that form at Melbourne.
I've replaced Pittard, Buddy and Mayes with Pedersen, Lewis and Stringer. Not sure if I'll stick with that though.
Good replacements.
What's your thinking with swapping Franklin to Lewis? Free up cash, or do you seriously think he will outscore Buddy?
Because I'm rather tempted to do the same thing...Lewis is a pretty handy unique I reckon.
Quote from: Sweetness on October 27, 2012, 08:04:25 PM
Quote from: Mr.Craig on October 26, 2012, 04:31:37 PM
Quote from: Toga on October 26, 2012, 01:42:11 PM
EDIT: C. Howard is now C. Pederson after he has been traded to Melbourne, massive value there.
I've been trying to squeeze Pedersen in too. Averaged 96.8 in the VFL last season and might have a better chance at translating that form at Melbourne.
I've replaced Pittard, Buddy and Mayes with Pedersen, Lewis and Stringer. Not sure if I'll stick with that though.
Good replacements.
What's your thinking with swapping Franklin to Lewis? Free up cash, or do you seriously think he will outscore Buddy?
Because I'm rather tempted to do the same thing...Lewis is a pretty handy unique I reckon.
It was the only way I could afford to get Pedersen in. I wasn't willing to downgrade anyone else because I'm really happy with the squad I have atm. To be honest, I doubt Lewis will keep his DPP so I'll probably have to revisit that eventually.
Gotta have buddy craig, we play the bullies in the first few rounds don't we? No lake buddy's gonna run riot.
Nice team Toga but i dont like Pedo or Knights JS and Knights is too expensive for me
Also Nicnat is more of a SC player than DT
Quote from: JBs-Hawks on October 27, 2012, 10:07:06 PM
Gotta have buddy craig, we play the bullies in the first few rounds don't we? No lake buddy's gonna run riot.
Aside from GC/GWS. guess who Jordan's best team is... ;)
Hopefully they'll all run riot. :D
Quote from: tabs on October 27, 2012, 10:09:27 PM
Nice team Toga but i dont like Pedo or Knights JS and Knights is too expensive for me
Also Nicnat is more of a SC player than DT
thanks mate - i might look at trading knights to robbie gray if he's back in time, or doing a downgrade/upgrade with pedo and knights... but i reckon they've both got decent JS - melbourne was so keen on recruiting him and with stef martin leaving i think that opens the door for him, and knights fills a gap in the tigers line-up so should get games early imo... but honestly, i think gray has more upside to, I'm just worried about that injury.
NicNat is my smokey next year 8) the new ruck rules are set to benefit him hugely, will be a dominator next year...
that said, if i can find the money to upgrade to ivan i would haha
EDIT: new version.
I've dropped Swanny for Luke Ball to free up a bit of cash, allows me to make a few changes elsewhere on the field:
Toga's Titans! Fanplanner squad in the Dream Team competition coached by Toga. Salary cap left: $2,100.
Brendon Goddard, Jack Grimes, Bryce Gibbs, Grant Birchall, Nathan Bock, Cameron Pedersen, Greg Broughton
Sam Docherty, Sam Colquhoun
Gary Ablett jnr, Trent Cotchin, Scott Pendlebury, Luke Ball Oliver Wines, Brad Crouch
Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Viney
Todd Goldstein, Matthew Leuenberger
Brodie Grundy, Majak Daw
Lance Franklin, Danny Stanley, Harley Bennell, Dustin Martin, David Zaharakis, Mark LeCras, Ben Kennedy
Mitch Morton, Brent Staker
Looks great a lot like my team wants to look like.
Quote from: Toga on October 25, 2012, 01:51:21 PM
Here's my team, have made a few adjustments so far, let us know what you think!
Version 1:
B. Goddard, J. Grimes, B. Gibbs, G. Broughton, N. Bock, C. Pedersen, S. Docherty
(B. Staker, S. Colquhon)
D. Swan, G. Ablett, T. Cotchin, S. Pendlebury, O. Wines, J. Viney
(J. O'Meara, B. Kennedy)
N. Naitanui, M. Leuenberger
(M. Daw, B. Grundy)
T. Rockliff, D. Stanley, D. Martin, D. Zaharakis, C. Knights, M. Lecras, M. Morton
(A. Boston, J. Pongracic)
Salary cap remaining: $112,500
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Version 2:
Brendon Goddard, Jack Grimes, Bryce Gibbs, Grant Birchall, Nathan Bock, Cameron Pedersen, Greg Broughton
(Sam Docherty, Sam Colquhoun)
Gary Ablett jnr, Trent Cotchin, Scott Pendlebury, Luke Ball, Oliver Wines, Brad Crouch
(Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Viney)
Todd Goldstein, Matthew Leuenberger
(Brodie Grundy, Majak Daw)
Lance Franklin, Danny Stanley, Harley Bennell, Dustin Martin, David Zaharakis, Mark LeCras, Ben Kennedy
(Mitch Morton, Brent Staker)
Salary cap remaining: $2,100
Love that second team Toga! Especially the backline! Looks real strong !
Thanks mate :)
really wanted swanny in there as well, but swapping him with ball really does let me improve all other areas of the ground so much
What do people think about these changes (trying to get Swanny into the team):
Toga's Titans! Fanplanner squad in the Dream Team competition coached by Toga. Salary cap left: $5,700.
Brendon Goddard, Jack Grimes, Bryce Gibbs, Grant Birchall, Nathan Bock, Cameron Pedersen, Sam Docherty
(Brent Staker, Sam Colquhoun)
Dane Swan, Gary Ablett jnr, Trent Cotchin, Scott Pendlebury, Oliver Wines, Brad Crouch
(Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Viney)
Todd Goldstein, Matthew Leuenberger
(Brodie Grundy, Majak Daw)
Danny Stanley, Harley Bennell, Dustin Martin, David Zaharakis, Greg Broughton, Mark LeCras, Mitch Morton
(Sam Kerridge, Andrew Boston)
Changes made:
Lance Franklin -> Andrew Boston (subject to change)
Luke Ball -> Dane Swan
I actually liked it before without Swan, a nice real strong well rounded team.
Quote from: Barra on October 30, 2012, 02:23:12 PM
I actually liked it before without Swan, a nice real strong well rounded team.
thanks mate :)
i think i liked it a bit better as well, im just a bit worried about missing out on Swann'y scores at the start of the season and then having to try and upgrade to him...
Yeah I can definately see why you want him. My team is sitting a bit similar to yours and mine is also without Swan.
Quote from: Barra on October 30, 2012, 02:23:12 PM
I actually liked it before without Swan, a nice real strong well rounded team.
I would agree. Look at it in terms of points.
I reckon the increase from Ball --> Swan isn't as large as the decease from Franklin - rookie...
i also agree that to have swan you have to have a much less rounded side, my side is also extremely similar
DEF: B. Goddard, J. Grimes, B. Gibbs, G. Birchall, N.Bock, C. Pedersen, B. Staker (J. Pittard, S. Docherty)
MID: G. Ablett jnr, T. Cotchin, S. Pendlebury, M. Murphy, L. Ball, B. Crouch (J. O'Meara, J. Viney)
RUC: T. Goldstein, M. Leuenberger (J. Witts, M. Daw)
FWD: L. Franklin, M. Robinson, D. Martin, D. Zaharakis, G.Broughton, M. LeCras, B. Macaffer (M. Morton, T. Lee)
CASH LEFT: $5,300
Very solid team Toga the only concern is the forward line all are capable players although you would be asking alot for all of them to fire, Broughton especially will be closely watched to see where McKenna wants to play him next year. Zaharakis and Martin are in the same boat Forward/Mid players whom are both being looked at to thrive next season. As for the Gold Coast boys If you are confident enough in their abilities go for it, I see Stanley as an accomplished player and a good unique pick for the forward line, although I am not sold on Bennell is there is still a large gap between his best and worst scores.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on October 30, 2012, 03:27:39 PM
Very solid team Toga the only concern is the forward line all are capable players although you would be asking alot for all of them to fire, Broughton especially will be closely watched to see where McKenna wants to play him next year. Zaharakis and Martin are in the same boat Forward/Mid players whom are both being looked at to thrive next season. As for the Gold Coast boys If you are confident enough in their abilities go for it, I see Stanley as an accomplished player and a good unique pick for the forward line, although I am not sold on Bennell is there is still a large gap between his best and worst scores.
Yeah that's true - I also didn't even realise it, three GC fwds isn't the way to go. I am pretty confident Broughton will get a good role next year, just with the players GC already have, and with the recruitment of Tom Murphy this year I don't think he will be subject to lock down roles. I also have a quote somewhere from the GC management saying he'll be used off half back and through the mids, so he's locked for me (+fwd/back dpp i think he'll be very valuable).
Bennell I'm not sold on either - every chance he might lose his DPP as well... Will see how everything pans out but he might end up being swapped out for someone like Rocky or Robbo
Cheers for your input :)
Quote from: roti on October 30, 2012, 03:11:05 PM
i also agree that to have swan you have to have a much less rounded side, my side is also extremely similar
DEF: B. Goddard, J. Grimes, B. Gibbs, G. Birchall, N.Bock, C. Pedersen, B. Staker (J. Pittard, S. Docherty)
MID: G. Ablett jnr, T. Cotchin, S. Pendlebury, M. Murphy, L. Ball, B. Crouch (J. O'Meara, J. Viney)
RUC: T. Goldstein, M. Leuenberger (J. Witts, M. Daw)
FWD: L. Franklin, M. Robinson, D. Martin, D. Zaharakis, G.Broughton, M. LeCras, B. Macaffer (M. Morton, T. Lee)
CASH LEFT: $5,300
How did you afford to start Murphy in there as well?! Our sides are almost identical except you have Murphy instead of Wines... How does that work? ???
Quote from: Sweetness on October 30, 2012, 03:08:58 PM
Quote from: Barra on October 30, 2012, 02:23:12 PM
I actually liked it before without Swan, a nice real strong well rounded team.
I would agree. Look at it in terms of points.
I reckon the increase from Ball --> Swan isn't as large as the decease from Franklin - rookie...
Good point :)
Would love to see him roaming the half back flank again not sure whether I would put him in attack or defence.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on October 30, 2012, 04:35:21 PM
Would love to see him roaming the half back flank again not sure whether I would put him in attack or defence.
I had him in defence and staker in attack but I swapped them because for the start of the season at least I'll need him up there. Will most likely swap him back into defence when i trade out staker though.
Quote from: Toga on October 30, 2012, 04:57:40 PM
I had him in defence and staker in attack but I swapped them because for the start of the season at least I'll need him up there. Will most likely swap him back into defence when i trade out staker though.
Depends on where you like him I guess and also on which low price attackers and defenders can score well.
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on October 30, 2012, 05:01:33 PM
Quote from: Toga on October 30, 2012, 04:57:40 PM
I had him in defence and staker in attack but I swapped them because for the start of the season at least I'll need him up there. Will most likely swap him back into defence when i trade out staker though.
Depends on where you like him I guess and also on which low price attackers and defenders can score well.
yeah exactly, that was one of the other reasons was because i had docherty back there who i'm pretty confident with
Quote from: Toga on October 30, 2012, 05:15:46 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on October 30, 2012, 05:01:33 PM
Quote from: Toga on October 30, 2012, 04:57:40 PM
I had him in defence and staker in attack but I swapped them because for the start of the season at least I'll need him up there. Will most likely swap him back into defence when i trade out staker though.
Depends on where you like him I guess and also on which low price attackers and defenders can score well.
yeah exactly, that was one of the other reasons was because i had docherty back there who i'm pretty confident with
Should be able to get a game was named emergency a few times, was hoping he could be a downgrade target but in the end its good to have another defensive rookie for 2013.
Quote from: Toga on October 30, 2012, 04:06:01 PM
Quote from: roti on October 30, 2012, 03:11:05 PM
i also agree that to have swan you have to have a much less rounded side, my side is also extremely similar
DEF: B. Goddard, J. Grimes, B. Gibbs, G. Birchall, N.Bock, C. Pedersen, B. Staker (J. Pittard, S. Docherty)
MID: G. Ablett jnr, T. Cotchin, S. Pendlebury, M. Murphy, L. Ball, B. Crouch (J. O'Meara, J. Viney)
RUC: T. Goldstein, M. Leuenberger (J. Witts, M. Daw)
FWD: L. Franklin, M. Robinson, D. Martin, D. Zaharakis, G.Broughton, M. LeCras, B. Macaffer (M. Morton, T. Lee)
CASH LEFT: $5,300
How did you afford to start Murphy in there as well?! Our sides are almost identical except you have Murphy instead of Wines... How does that work? ???
Difference is Swan/Wines and Murphy/Ball haha
Quote from: roti on October 30, 2012, 05:53:29 PM
Quote from: Toga on October 30, 2012, 04:06:01 PM
Quote from: roti on October 30, 2012, 03:11:05 PM
i also agree that to have swan you have to have a much less rounded side, my side is also extremely similar
DEF: B. Goddard, J. Grimes, B. Gibbs, G. Birchall, N.Bock, C. Pedersen, B. Staker (J. Pittard, S. Docherty)
MID: G. Ablett jnr, T. Cotchin, S. Pendlebury, M. Murphy, L. Ball, B. Crouch (J. O'Meara, J. Viney)
RUC: T. Goldstein, M. Leuenberger (J. Witts, M. Daw)
FWD: L. Franklin, M. Robinson, D. Martin, D. Zaharakis, G.Broughton, M. LeCras, B. Macaffer (M. Morton, T. Lee)
CASH LEFT: $5,300
How did you afford to start Murphy in there as well?! Our sides are almost identical except you have Murphy instead of Wines... How does that work? ???
Difference is Swan/Wines and Murphy/Ball haha
Holy crap i didn't realise they cost the same haha! :o
Made a few adjustments to the team after the draw was announced and the MN was adjusted. Main changes were to the midfield, where I've omitted Swanny and Wines for Redden and Macrae (because of Redden's favourable bye), with other changes including Birchall to Duffield, Bock out, and a few changes to the forward line.
Version 3 (Post-draw announcement and MN change):
Brendon Goddard, Jack Grimes, Bryce Gibbs, Paul Duffield, Greg Broughton, Cameron Pedersen, Jasper Pittard
(Sam Colquhoun, Jacob Ballard)
Gary Ablett jnr, Trent Cotchin, Scott Pendlebury, Jack Redden, Jackson Macrae, Brad Crouch
(Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Viney)
Todd Goldstein, Matthew Leuenberger
Majak Daw, Jarrod Witts)
Steve Johnson, Danny Stanley, Dustin Martin, David Zaharakis, Adam Treloar, Mark LeCras, Jake Stringer
(Brent Staker, Mitch Morton)
Salary cap left: $20,400.
I have a feeling the draw has increased Redden's stocks a fair bit hehe
The only change I could suggest is maybe bring Broughton down forward for Treloar (I'm not convinced he's good enough to be "premo"). This will be particularly handy if Pederson ends up getting B/F DPP.
Then bring in Hartlett into defence, Champion Data confirmed his DPP this morning ;D
Quote from: Sweetness on November 04, 2012, 02:08:08 PM
I have a feeling the draw has increased Redden's stocks a fair bit hehe
The only change I could suggest is maybe bring Broughton down forward for Treloar (I'm not convinced he's good enough to be "premo"). This will be particularly handy if Pederson ends up getting B/F DPP.
Then bring in Hartlett into defence, Champion Data confirmed his DPP this morning ;D
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Quote from: roti on November 04, 2012, 02:21:15 PM
Quote from: Sweetness on November 04, 2012, 02:08:08 PM
I have a feeling the draw has increased Redden's stocks a fair bit hehe
The only change I could suggest is maybe bring Broughton down forward for Treloar (I'm not convinced he's good enough to be "premo"). This will be particularly handy if Pederson ends up getting B/F DPP.
Then bring in Hartlett into defence, Champion Data confirmed his DPP this morning ;D
WHERE!
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Quote from: Sweetness on November 04, 2012, 02:08:08 PM
I have a feeling the draw has increased Redden's stocks a fair bit hehe
The only change I could suggest is maybe bring Broughton down forward for Treloar (I'm not convinced he's good enough to be "premo"). This will be particularly handy if Pederson ends up getting B/F DPP.
Then bring in Hartlett into defence, Champion Data confirmed his DPP this morning ;D
yeah i think it has too! alot of coaches will probably be tossing up between lids and redden now for M4
yeah not sure about him either, tempted to try and bring zaha or someone in for him. but that is another option, staker is already B/F DPP so that should create a link there, but i do kinda want hartlett in there now as well! such good news!
The most striking pick in this side is the addition of Treloar, as good as he is I wouldn't be confident on picking him in his second season, although I'd be happy to be proven wrong.
Quote from: Toga on November 04, 2012, 02:40:23 PM
Quote from: Sweetness on November 04, 2012, 02:08:08 PM
I have a feeling the draw has increased Redden's stocks a fair bit hehe
The only change I could suggest is maybe bring Broughton down forward for Treloar (I'm not convinced he's good enough to be "premo"). This will be particularly handy if Pederson ends up getting B/F DPP.
Then bring in Hartlett into defence, Champion Data confirmed his DPP this morning ;D
yeah i think it has too! alot of coaches will probably be tossing up between lids and redden now for M4
yeah not sure about him either, tempted to try and bring zaha or someone in for him. but that is another option, staker is already B/F DPP so that should create a link there, but i do kinda want hartlett in there now as well! such good news!
Ahh, touche :P
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 04, 2012, 02:40:42 PM
The most striking pick in this side is the addition of Treloar, as good as he is I wouldn't be confident on picking him in his second season, although I'd be happy to be proven wrong.
yeah he's a bit of a smokey i guess. not sold him by any means either, but I think he could be a good POD for me. averaged 82 in his first season, 107 average in his last 5 games.
as i said, not sold yet but definitely considering him :)
Quote from: Toga on November 04, 2012, 05:47:13 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 04, 2012, 02:40:42 PM
The most striking pick in this side is the addition of Treloar, as good as he is I wouldn't be confident on picking him in his second season, although I'd be happy to be proven wrong.
yeah he's a bit of a smokey i guess. not sold him by any means either, but I think he could be a good POD for me. averaged 82 in his first season, 107 average in his last 5 games.
as i said, not sold yet but definitely considering him :)
...and he had an interrupted pre-season this year, imagine what he will do with a full pre-season :o
I dont have the balls to pick him, but he looks like a good POD.
Quote from: Adamant on November 05, 2012, 01:33:09 AM
Quote from: Toga on November 04, 2012, 05:47:13 PM
Quote from: Kellogscrunchynut on November 04, 2012, 02:40:42 PM
The most striking pick in this side is the addition of Treloar, as good as he is I wouldn't be confident on picking him in his second season, although I'd be happy to be proven wrong.
yeah he's a bit of a smokey i guess. not sold him by any means either, but I think he could be a good POD for me. averaged 82 in his first season, 107 average in his last 5 games.
as i said, not sold yet but definitely considering him :)
...and he had an interrupted pre-season this year, imagine what he will do with a full pre-season :o
I dont have the balls to pick him, but he looks like a good POD.
Yeah forgot about that, foot injury as well so running would've been affected.
Really want to but I'll probably chicken out lol