First crack 2015

[js19]

So many potentially dud defenders this year, so looking at boosting mids form the start, especially as there's the luxury of a third cash cow on the bench.

Rookies still pending of course

Defenders:
Heath Shaw [GWS] ($497,800)
Shannon Hurn [WCE] ($467,300)
Beau Waters [WCE] ($267,200)
Brendan Whitecross [HAW] ($198,700)
Sam Colquhoun [PTA] ($188,300)
Hugh Goddard [STK] [FWD] ($122,300)

Jake Kolodjashnij [GEE] ($123,900)
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow [CAR] ($117,300)

Midfielders:
Gary Ablett [GCS] ($734,600)
Tom Rockliff [BRL] ($709,500)
Nat Fyfe [FRE] ($657,600)
Joel Selwood [GEE] ($649,900)
Callan Ward [GWS] ($606,000)
Patrick Dangerfield [ADE] ($567,600)
Isaac Heeney [SYD] ($137,300)
Jayden Laverde [ESS] [FWD] ($127,300)

Nathan Freeman [COL] ($123,900)
Nathan Krakouer [PTA] [FWD] ($106,900)
Kane Lambert [RIC] [FWD] ($102,400)

Rucks:
Todd Goldstein [NTH] ($574,400)
Matthew Kreuzer [CAR] ($370,900)

Mason Cox [COL] [FWD] ($102,400)

Forwards:
Brett Deledio [RIC] [MID] ($553,300)
Lance Franklin [SYD] ($537,200)
Dane Swan [COL] [MID] ($464,500)
Tom Bellchambers [ESS] [RUC] ($302,500)
Tim Membrey [STK] ($172,000)
Mitch Clark [GEE] ($155,200)

Jesse Hogan [MEL] ($130,400)
Daniel Menzel [GEE] ($123,900)

[AntG87]

Very interesting. I like it when I see a slightly different structure. This could work. Of course the backs are weak but is the midfield where we get most of the scoring.
With a structure like this you can easily make you backs better if you feel the need..... like Dangerfield-----> Biggs/De Goey/Vandenberg.
But that is up to you.
Different structure but i don't mind it at all.
p.s Colquhon.....don't pick him lol

[js19]

Thanks for the feedback.

Yeah, I'm thinking it will be better to upgrade the backs last, as there are many possible premos, but no real standouts. The mids should give solid scoring to start anyways. It will all come down to if enough back rooks get a start though

[Money Shot]

I like the idea but, Whitex and Colq won't be back early so unless you can find someone who will score well at that price apart from them you have to upgrade.
Your mids are really strong but or ruins the rest of your team.

Id go Rockliff>NVB
Then upgrade Colq and Whitex to premiums or better players at least.
Forward like isn't to bad.

Would love your thoughts on my team.

[crowls]

I like the idea but, Whitex and Colq won't be back early so unless you can find someone who will score well at that price apart from them you have to upgrade.
Your mids are really strong but or ruins the rest of your team.

Id go Rockliff>NVB
Then upgrade Colq and Whitex to premiums or better players at least.
Forward like isn't to bad.

Would love your thoughts on my team.

like the look of this team.
Agree need to ug colq and WhiteX.     look at Ibbo, Newnes, Rampe as options
Centre got to dg one of the biggees.   Who ever you think out of GAJ and Rocky can go down in first 5 weeks.
Good forward line.
Assuming another Ruck option is upgrade luey to NicNat and downgrade belly.  use trades for coverage.

[js19]

Thanks guys, early days yet, but may consider the Rocky downgrade...

[js19]

Updated team; A bit more balance, and I count 14 keepers if Newnes comes to the party. Also may strike gold with Waters, but not holding my breath... Only $200 in the kitty though

Defenders:
Kade Simpson [CAR] ($512,800)
Heath Shaw [GWS] ($497,800)
Michael Hibberd [ESS] ($491,500)
Jack Newnes [STK] [MID] ($436,800)
Beau Waters [WCE] ($267,200)
Hugh Goddard [STK] [FWD] ($122,300)
Dillon Viojo-Rainbow [CAR] ($117,300)
Harrison Wigg [ADE] ($117,300)

Midfielders:
Gary Ablett [GCS] ($734,600)
Joel Selwood [GEE] ($649,900)
Josh P. Kennedy [SYD] ($612,200)
Callan Ward [GWS] ($606,000)
Tom Liberatore [WBD] ($593,200)
Jayden Laverde [ESS] [MID] ($127,300)
Nathan Freeman [COL] ($123,900)
Damien Cavka [WCE] ($117,300)
Brayden Maynard [COL] [MID] ($117,300)
Alex Neal-Bullen [MEL] ($117,300)
Kane Lambert [RIC] [FWD] ($102,400)

Rucks:
Todd Goldstein [NTH] ($574,400)
Nic Naitanui [WCE] ($488,300)
Tom Read [GEE] [FWD] ($109,900)

Forwards:
Brendon Goddard [ESS] [FWD] ($548,800)
Lance Franklin [SYD] ($537,200)
Dane Swan [COL] [MID] ($464,500)
Tom Bellchambers [ESS] [RUC] ($302,500)
Mitch Clark [GEE] ($155,200)
Jesse Hogan [MEL] ($130,400)
Caleb Daniel [WBD] ($117,300)
Nathan Krakouer [PTA] [MID] ($106,900)

[js19]

Here's my mid NAB update. Hoping this is the base for the year to come! Any advice welcome.

Simpson, Shaw, Hurn, Newnes, Geary, Pearce (Goddard, Saad)

GAJ, Pendles, Selwood, Ward, NVB, Newton, Heeney, Vandenberg (Miller, Krak, Lambert)

Mummy, Goldy (Read)

Gray, Swan, Titch, Belly, Karnezis, Hogan (Daniel, Lonie)

Another def rookie would probably find me another prem somewhere, but will depend on rd1 naming... And JS

[greco272]

Hurn/ Newnes to MacMillian/Whitcross depending on JS
Belly to Clark

And you can upgrade Newton to a Premo... and maybe even Mitchell to Delido/Martin

Do you think Anderson will get games from the Hawks has looked good in both pre-season games?

Also your rucks are really stong which is good, but can always downgrade to Nic Nat (no risk becuase everyone is picking him if you need more cash)