Think I'm there ..... subject to pre-season form. Please rate the side.

Jack · February 18, 2012, 06:04:58 PM

After a gazillian goes at it, I'm settling on this side for now. Pre-season cup form may lead to changes, especially in rookies. Please rate it and provide any constructive comments or criticism.

Backs: B Goddard, B Deledio, M Suckling, J Grimes, C Howard, M Clarke, B Smedts
Emg: B Ellis, T Bugg

Mids: S Pendlebury, G Ablett, M Pavlich, A Gaff, J Mcdonald, T Mitchell
Emg: C Hampton, D Shiel

Rucks: A Sandilands, M Kreuzer
Emg: J Giles, O Stephensen

Forwards: L Franklin, A Goodes, D Martin, N Riewoldt, J Brown, L Jones, D Zorko
Emg: J Cameron, T Couch

$27,000 left

I've got an even spread of players missing during byes (11, 10 and 9) and know I have a high number of premiums missing in round 13. However, as I'm going for a league win, I'm prepared to cop that at this stage. Also, I'll be considering this risk in any early trades I do.

Over to you. Happy Rating

Mozza3 · February 18, 2012, 06:48:28 PM

Not too bad a team. Your midfield is pretty weak though. I'd move Pav to the forward line for starters. I'd cut Jones to a rookie and drop one of Brown/Reiwoldt to accomodate Pav and that should give you some money to bring in another gun to your midfield.

mpollock · February 18, 2012, 06:57:09 PM

Good back line - don't know much about Howard ... unique if nothing else
Pav in midfield i don't like - use Zorko for DPP link and swap for a premium mid
Gaf is a good guess for a break out year - I like this
Prefer Smith over Kruizer but only my personal preference as Smith will be Number 1 ruck
J.Brown is past it and will be injured within 5 weeks ...
Are Couch and Cameron both eligable to play??
L.Jones - good prospect but could do better with so many GWS mid/fwds etc

7/10

Jack · February 18, 2012, 07:22:52 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Haven't moved on Kreuzer as I'm expecting big things from him. Time will tell though! Is this an improvement?

Backs: B Goddard, B Deledio, M Suckling, J Grimes, C Howard, M Clarke, B Smedts
Emg: B Ellis, T Bugg

Mids: S Pendlebury, G Ablett, S Thompson, A Gaff, J Mcdonald, T Mitchell
Emg: C Hampton, D Shiel

Rucks: A Sandilands, M Kreuzer
Emg: J Giles, O Stephensen

Forwards: L Franklin, A Goodes, M Pavlich, D Martin, N Riewoldt, D Zorko, S Kerridge
Emg: J Cameron, T Couch

$4,100 left

mpollock · February 18, 2012, 07:36:07 PM

Yep ... that's better.
I would still move Zorko or Kerridge to mid emg to provide DDP link b/w mid and forwards.

Mozza3 · February 18, 2012, 07:36:36 PM

Yes it is. Thompson has a pretty cruisey draw, so he could prove to be a good unique pickup. Kruezer is a major talent but just keep on eye in the Nab cup to see which position he plays.

Jack · February 18, 2012, 07:50:04 PM

Thanks again guys. I've got Hampton as a DPP in the mids for a forward. What I'm lacking is a rookie DPP in the mids for the backs, or should I not worry about it. Any suggestions?

Mozza3 · February 18, 2012, 07:56:38 PM

I wouldn't be overly concerned about it but Luke Brown from the Crows is a strong option. I just noticed you have Tom Mitchell, I'm pretty sure he's on a restricted program and will probably struggle to break in to the team early on.

Ringo · February 18, 2012, 08:49:45 PM

Very solid team. Still tossing up myself whether to go with one or 2 DPP mid links. Waiting to see NAB cup form and decide will not put 2 in if it means I miss out on rookie gun with strong cash gain potential.
Some POD there with Thompson, Howard and Gaff.
Slight concern with Riewoldt as he has had some knee injuries over the last couple of seasons. How will he be used by new coach watch during NAB cup.

Rating 8.5/10