A considered approach

[Smeghead]

Hi all

Would love considered opinions on the state of my current team. It's far from settled so comments and advice are welcomed. Obviously there are a few bench swaps required for R1 but I think they are covered with the current line up. Going for a hotly contested league win and associated bragging rights.

DEF: B. Goddard, B. Gibbs, J. Grimes, N. Suban, D. Astbury, A. Otten, M. Coad (J. Toy, P. Puopolo, N. Duigan)
MID: D. Swan, M. Boyd, L. Montagna, D. Thomas, B. Deledio, D. Swallow (D. Heppell, D. Harris, I. Smith)
RUC: A. Sandilands, D. Jolly (J. Tippett, T. Derickx)
FWD: P. Chapman, L. Franklin, M. Morton, C. Knights, C. Wilson, D. Petrie, R. Gamble (A. Krakouer, T. Mzungu, C. Richardson)
CASH LEFT: $19,500

Cheers

[yorgis]

 only about 12 keepers , too many ifs, buts and maybes

[Smeghead]

Yeah, I know what you are saying, I have taken some risks but I like to think they are considered and researched risks that should they come off will present with a fair amount of upside.

Chappy worries me with his hammy, I have considered downgrading him and beefing up some positions, particularly in the backline where I think I'm a little exposed, but if he's fit, you can't deny his scoring potential.

Decisions, decisions.  ;)

[damoc]

chappy has a 'groin' injury - downgrade to a sylvia or even ROO? no roo? is that a personal preference? Derickx wont play RD 1 so id get Keeffe from pies in there. Also swap Tippett to Zach Smith that will give u some cash. I would also put Lids into the backline and get rid of either suban or astbury

[Smeghead]

Thanks. Downgraded chappy to sylvia. Might finish with roo, just not confident of his value. Tippet is there as mpp option to cover a ruck with petrie during byes or injury. Agree astbury might be too risky even tho he does mpp into the forward line with wilson... A small upgrade there could be in order. Will stabalise the back line a bit. Struggle to find a decent mid range back though. Any suggestions?

Lots to consider. Thanks guys.  ::)