Sam Sheldon yes or no

dyslexiauntied · January 01, 2011, 01:51:12 PM

Sam Sheldon at $188,800. Is at high rookie price and has had very good pre-season so far. Brisbane missing midfielders due to the salary cap and other problems. In addition he is playing for one of the four clubs that is playing every dreamteam rounds due to the multiple byes. I was going to pick him or/and the Hi-5er Nathan Foley. Would he be a cashcow or his he too risky?

McRooster · January 01, 2011, 02:04:17 PM

I can't see him being a strong cash cow, after two seasons averaging only around 45 he would need to return at least 60's to provide enough return for investment in 188k.
Not many players improve by 15 points in a season, no for me.

elephants · January 01, 2011, 08:25:35 PM

too risky imo. other cheaper and safer options out there :) also if you want the car you dont want multi-bye players (or too many)

nas · January 02, 2011, 03:02:17 PM

Not for me also. bit too high in price also

Junktimer · January 02, 2011, 03:06:49 PM

no for me, he's a spud who only got a chance because his dad kicked the winning goal in the 79 grand final

elephants · January 02, 2011, 03:15:06 PM

yep harsh but true JT

dyslexiauntied · January 02, 2011, 04:00:04 PM

Do you think if he was crap the Lions would kept him on the list considering, who they got rid of? They also need to reduce the salary cap he would have been one of the first to go if was not very good footballer.

elephants · January 02, 2011, 04:01:26 PM

only time will tell wont it ?

Junktimer · January 02, 2011, 04:01:58 PM

oh well hes young so they are giving him a chance i guess.

dyslexiauntied · January 02, 2011, 04:30:27 PM

I think he may play more than a few games this season and score very well. What does he have to average to make him worthwhile?

dyslexiauntied · January 02, 2011, 04:35:39 PM

My thinking is with most of the midfield gone to other teams and with him kicking arse at training, he won't be just filling a spot on the bench. At the moment I am trying to find bargins that are training well.

McRooster · January 02, 2011, 04:46:51 PM

Quote from: dyslexiauntied on January 02, 2011, 04:35:39 PM
My thinking is with most of the midfield gone to other teams and with him kicking arse at training, he won't be just filling a spot on the bench. At the moment I am trying to find bargins that are training well.

Taylor Walker at the Crows is a stand out at training ATM, working very hard and has put more muscle on again, @ 266k he has improved 12 points on ave from his rookie year and everything points to him improving on that again. Talk last season was of him taking a high forward role similar to the way Buddy moves up to the wing but with the success of Collingwoods big men (Dawes and Cloke) in that clamp style he has beefed up and looks set to stay more at home around the 50. 7th forward ?

dyslexiauntied · January 02, 2011, 04:55:07 PM

Mark Williams is at $166,600 could be worth a shot, under Hirdy as coach.

McRooster · January 02, 2011, 04:56:54 PM

Quote from: dyslexiauntied on January 02, 2011, 04:55:07 PM
Mark Williams is at $166,600 could be worth a shot, under Hirdy as coach.

Why not, very cheap :)