THE BLOODY RUCK DELEMA! advice would be great!

[pendles93]

G'day gents!

Sure we are all aware about the absolute robbery of ruck scores so far. I stupidly went big in my rucks with mumford and goldstein expecting the big mummy to go 130+ over the first 3-4 rounds. Although he didnt play as well as I thought with 0 tackles and 10 or so less hitouts than expected i still thought a score of 98 was a little undervalued.

HENCE

Should i trade out mummy and swing the big TBC from my fwd to rucks, swing gray from mids to fwds and then go jump on a lewis/kennedy in the guts etc?

I know I am jumping the gun but im only wasting one trade and it allows me to trade 2 next week to fix up any other areas needed.

TBC is a risk with no cover but may pay off?

any input would be great. have a good one lads!

[Big Mac]

Great trade on paper but TBC is already in doubt for this week's game - the risk might outweigh the pros. I'd wait a week, and take another look then. Mumford to Leue could be a viable trade next week also

[BigMac_93]

I would hold Mumford. Given the changes to ruck scoring I would settle for an average of low 100's. His price will drop but most of the other ruck premiums will also. Bellchambers is also injury prone.

[pendles93]

Great trade on paper but TBC is already in doubt for this week's game - the risk might outweigh the pros. I'd wait a week, and take another look then. Mumford to Leue could be a viable trade next week also

yeah i hear you mate, im just thinking if he gets named this week, can stay fit and last till rnd 5-6. i see him being around 450k and i could easily upgrade to a fallen prem which there will be a plethora of...

[kilbluff1985]

can see Mummy smashing it vs saints this week

[pies124]

can see Mummy smashing it vs saints this week

aghhh, that was last week..

[Sabretooth Tigers]

can see Mummy smashing it vs saints this week    DEMONS

Reckon KB's right on target here.  And I went the same way as you.  Yes you could trade them out saving heaps of $'s and pick them up a lot cheaper later on  BUT at  what price do you value trades  ??    I picked them because I believe they will be No. 1 and 2 ruckmen at seasons end, so I'm keeping them. Trades increase in value as they run out, mine are going to decrease 2 trades slower' Best of luck which ever way you decide.    ;)

[pendles93]

can see Mummy smashing it vs saints this week    DEMONS

Reckon KB's right on target here.  And I went the same way as you.  Yes you could trade them out saving heaps of $'s and pick them up a lot cheaper later on  BUT at  what price do you value trades  ??    I picked them because I believe they will be No. 1 and 2 ruckmen at seasons end, so I'm keeping them. Trades increase in value as they run out, mine are going to decrease 2 trades slower' Best of luck which ever way you decide.    ;)

yes 30 trades seem like a lot and then you ask yourself in round 15 where they all went haha but my plan was to offload mummy anyway. i dont see him playing over 18 games and was going to capitalise on the early points without expecting the rules to hinder the scores this much. i feel as though ive got the right rookies without needing to correct anything there which saves me. ill wait for teams and then decide.

really appreciate everyones input!

[Cool9]

So the ruckmen are potentially overpriced this year, but in many cases our more expensive favourites will still outscore mid-priced alternatives. Punch on, suck up a small $$ loss and set and forget? Putting it out there.

[The Bomber]

I am going to say that sounds like a good trade. Trades are important, but in essence you are going Mummy --> JPK. IMO thats almost 15+ points per week. I like the look of this on paper

[Keeper27]

So the ruckmen are potentially overpriced this year, but in many cases our more expensive favourites will still outscore mid-priced alternatives. Punch on, suck up a small $$ loss and set and forget? Putting it out there.

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