A new year, a new concept, a new team...

[SoupAStars]

I've gone for a different take on things with this latest draft. Something that I've generally advised against, I might take a punt on, a 5 premium MID line.

My thoughts behind this:

• Short on solid backline premiums this time round so a wait-and-see approach is beneficial and there are a few rookies to fill places there.
• With the forward line there are, again, quite a few decent rookies (especially MPPs) to fill spots, but there are also plenty of premiums/breakouts this year so it's good to fill up on those more expensive players.
• With the ruck, it's very tough to choose between the rucks and this is one of those years where a 3 rookie ruck can work with Giles looking the money and a good point-scorer. Therefore, can wait-and-see here.
• With the midfield, I think one can say with some confidence who some of the top midfielders are and can therefore pick them from the start. As far as cheap rookies go, the midfield is a bit harder to pick them and therefore it's slightly lighter-on with rookies at that price range. That said, there is quite a bit of choice, so there is a bit of a compromise, particularly as MIDs tend to become cash-cows quite quickly.

I'm wondering about whether I should have Mitchell and/or Selwood and/or Priddis in that midfield line-up.

Also will McDonald play much? How are my rookies? Wondering about some of them generally...

What are your thoughts FanFooty community?  :) Thanks!

[big_cox21]

ide go boyd or murph for selwood and maybe the other for priddis or swallow and try upgrdade martin for fyfe or someone coz of martins early draw or even swap him for rioli, and use the other cash to upgrade roo or sidebum. if you dont have enough to get someone good for nroo or sidebum, then downgrade one for dangerfield? for more cash?

overall i like the idea because to get a gun forward or back through upgrade is cheaper then a mid coz they dont score as much, your looking at upgradeing to a 500-550 k player rather then 600-650k so good luck if you decide to stick with that