Anyone considering Ibbotson?

[Bully]

I'm really trying to find some value in the backline and Ibbo looks to be a reasonable alternative. Ideally Whitecross gets a gig and I won't have to roll the dice but this will be my back-up plan. Priced at 342k and seemingly working his way to full fitness I'm tempted. Factored into his starting price has been his injury affected 23 in round two and a 27 & 40 coming back from injury, scores which are predictably low for a guy returning back from injury. I was also heartened by his efforts his the finals notching up a 115 against Sydney and a respectable 75 against Port, rounding out a 95 average, which was incidentally just shy of his 2013 average.

The thing I like about Ibbo is that he can knock up big scores, in 2013 he pulled in scores of 142 & 137 and has proven he can ton up against quality opposition. Given most will be hoping for anyone averaging in the nineties I think it's worth rolling the dice, at worst he makes 100k and can easily be upgraded down the track, he's not too dissimilar to Suckers in that regard.

[AaronKirk]

If Johnson doesn't line up early then he will be high on my priority list but generally with Duffield, McPharlin and Johnson in the defence his output is not as great and his role is not defined.

Need to see how Ross uses him before making a decision. Not at this stage.

[RaisyDaisy]

Yep, with Johnson and Duffield in the team I don't think I'd look at Garrett. I watched him last year and he just seemed to be plugging in holes and really didn't have a defined role like he did the year before

For what it's worth, I am seeing a lot of people looking to get a mid priced defender this year - Ibbo, Seedsman, Yeo etc and I just don't see the point. There are so many defenders this year who we can simply rely on for a 90ish average so I much prefer to spend the extra 100k and just start with a set and forget backline, and focus on upgrading the higher scoring lines first while your set and forget run of the mill defenders do their thing

For 300-400k Id rather get a mid pricer in the rucks or forward line. If I'm spending 300-400k on a mid pricer, I'm only doing that if they can provide DPP cover or I believe they can average enough to be a keeper, and I don't see anyone in the backline who meets that criteria, albeit my own criteria :)

[Sabretooth Tigers]

 ???

Waiting to see how he is placed during the NAB.     ::)

[Bully]

Even 100k more and it's still unknown, guys like Fisher aren't necessarily sure things. At the moment it's looking like spending close to 500k or it's making some compromises along the way. There are no rookies in sight apart from N.Brown, Lever & Goddard, one therefore needs to plan around that eventuality. Whitecross may, or may not be available, that complicates things even further.

[Hagebear]

Am definitely considering Ibbo. Currently have him in my starting side.Obviously all depends on how he looks in the Nab etc but can see more upside then downside with him.

[shaker]

Yes have to consider him but his body has been a touch fragile in the last year see if he plays in the NAB cup , on the possible list

[Jay]

I'm tempted but just don't trust Ross the Boss anymore. Has wrecked so many SC careers over the years.

[Ricochet]

Dawson has been ruled out for 6 weeks so I would be wary. If one of Dawson, McPharlin or Johnson doesn't line up round 1 then stay away from Ibbo. If all three are there RD1 then he will have a role that gives him more freedom to score well.

I'm tempted but just don't trust Ross the Boss anymore. Has wrecked so many SC careers over the years.

But developed so many more ;)

[SydneyRox]

nope, not in my plans at all. Ross factor, Freo factor, injury factor

[quinny88]

He's in my side. He reckons his shoulder has a one percent chance of coming out again (heard that before)
That's enough for me though. If he plays I'm confident he will score pretty well

[tkringle]

It will be between him and Newnes for me at D4