7193 last year aiming for top 5k this year

hoon1 · February 15, 2017, 03:06:43 PM

Hi folks,

Just put together my first team for the new season, as a melbourne supporter I'm excited about our finals chances for the first time in a long time. I am hoping to push for the top 5k this year and would love some thoughts on my initial team.

Def: Shaw, Adams, Hibberd, Logue, Scharenberg, Newman (Ryan, Stewart)

Shaw and Adams are self explanatory, Hibberd is underpriced and will be fine as a D6, plus I think he will be used a lot as an outlet considering both McDonalds and Frost can't really kick. Logue was chosen over Frost as a bit of a POD but will watch JLT.

Mid: Dangerfield, Pendlebury, Treloar, Rockliff, Fyfe, Beams, Swallow, Pepper-Powell (Myers, Hibberd, Graham)

First 4 pick themselves, lots of risks with fyfe beams and swallow but at their prices I think you have to have a nibble, beams is the major concern and will be monitored in the lead up to round 1. could swap to murphy, same goes for swallow and scooter.

Ruck: Gawn, Martin (Strnadica)

As a dees man I can't go past big tree beard, love the bloke and his having a great preseason, hopefully the hunger and drive is maintained form last season. Martin is a bit underpriced and will hopefully stay as brisbanes 1 and only ruck all season.

For: Dahlhaus, Macrae, Miller, McCluggage, Bowes, Picket (Eddy, Drew)

Dahl and Macrae should both have solid seasons, I love the way Touk goes about his work and he will hopefully be given more midfield time, will watch over the preseason games but fairly confident.

I have about 8k left over, thoughts would be appreciated

Money Shot · February 15, 2017, 07:21:02 PM

Obviously thought about each and every selection. Good side to sit on over the JLT.

_wato · February 16, 2017, 01:51:58 AM

I rate this team an absolute flower load except Hibberd, well done though mate.

I'd go Miller -> Rough and upgrade Hibberd to HH or even Hodgey. Going even fancier, Heater -> Rance and possibly Hibberd to JJ or Laird depending on cash.

GoLions · February 16, 2017, 01:56:13 AM

Quote from: _wato on February 16, 2017, 01:51:58 AM
I rate this team an absolute flower load except Hibberd, well done though mate.

I'd go Miller -> Rough and upgrade Hibberd to HH or even Hodgey. Going even fancier, Heater -> Rance and possibly Hibberd to JJ or Laird depending on cash.

Touk is gonna avg about 400 so I'd keep him. But would prefer Hibberd out for someone else.

hoon1 · February 16, 2017, 11:23:42 AM

Thanks MS, wato and GL, I think touk has a higher ceiling than rough although I would have liked to have squeezed rough in. Hibberd wasn't my first choice either but finding a way to add 100k to him to make him a decent player is proving tricky.

If I make some small alterations I can go

Def: Rance, Adams, Laird, Logue, Scharenberg, Newman (Ryan, Stewart)

Mid: Dangerfield, Pendlebury, Rockliff, Sloane, Fyfe, Beams, Swallow, Pepper-Powell (Myers, Hibberd, Graham)

Ruck: Gawn, Martin (Strnadica)

For: Dahlhaus, Macrae, Miller, McCluggage, Bowes, Picket (Eddy, Drew)

Cash remaining: $500

Will watch miller vs roughead though, because with mid time I think touk could just about become a keeper and that would save a trade.

It certainly does sure up the defence though

hoon1 · February 21, 2017, 10:14:43 PM

Is this team better than my last one?

Def: Rance, Adams, JJ, Hampton, Vicker Willis, Stewart (Ryan, Smith)

Mid: Dangerfield, Pendlebury, Rockliff, Fyfe, Beams, O'Meara, Swallow, Pepper-Powell (Pickett, Freeman, Graham)

Ruck: Gawn, Martin (Strnadica)

For: Dahlhaus, Macrae, Heeney, Miller, McCluggage, Bowes (Eddy, Drew)

Cash remaining: $200

westy501 · February 21, 2017, 11:24:04 PM

IMO

I think its a nice solid team for league play but don't think its a top 5k team just yet. Too many mid pricers.

Everyone you have picked has heaps of potential but I think history tells us statistically not many mid prices finish with a 100point avg at seasons end. So to have so many is a risk.

I have 4 mid prices and I'm nervous about that many. you have 7....

PureSwag · February 21, 2017, 11:50:02 PM

You have 4 players in you mid coming off injuries so risk is to big there. Maybe have 2 or 3 but you need to remove 1 or 2 of those players I'm talking about; Fyfe,Beams,JOM,Swallow

Money Shot · February 22, 2017, 12:10:43 AM

I actually really like the side.

Don't think the midfield is that risky as a lot of teams will have 3/4 of those mentioned anyways.

Ringo · February 22, 2017, 12:00:23 PM

Side 1 the better imo.

Would sit on it now till we see who is available Rd1. Already Myers is doubtful.