DPPs in the Centre?

Frankfaust1 · January 29, 2013, 11:13:57 AM

This might be a strategy question rather than players and Trades - not sure.

I'm refining my team (version 241 LOL) and find I've got plenty of DPPs, but none in the Centre positions. They're all single position players. Specialists, I suppose.

Is it worth manouvering a couple of DPPs into the starting Midfield, even if it means dropping somesingle position mids?

Cheers.

hawkers65 · January 29, 2013, 11:28:32 AM

Now that there is the best 18 rule, i don't see it as important as previous years. I currently have the 2 DPP link in: Rowe (Ruc) + Cox (Fwd) as well as Broughton (Back) + Staker (Fwd). To answer your question, IMO it isn't worth putting some DPP into the middle as they often aren't the best option. The only player i would consider to put in there is Rocky, because he has shown us he can average a premium Mid score with around 114 (Not 100% sure) and hopefully can recapture that form this year.

cdcanman · January 29, 2013, 03:20:29 PM

Don't forget, with the new trading rules that came into affect for last season, when making a trade you can, for instance, trade in a (mid), move your DPP (mid/fwd) into the forward line, trading out a (fwd). SO, just because you are starting say...Stevie J as a midfielder, it does not mean that he has to remain ther all season long, even if you don't have a corresponding DPP in your side to substitute him with. You can move him forward via trade at some point throughout the season. Just something to ponder.

Ringo · January 29, 2013, 03:39:51 PM

As per both comments above DPP not as important as in previous years. I myself will probably only have R/F DPP as security. Trade room and best 18 scores will give you the opportunity to pick a really strong team along with the extra trades,

justaverage · January 29, 2013, 04:15:10 PM

I will have dpp links between nearly every position. Round 1 named rookies do not always play on, or play on well. More importantly with the 30 trades this season I am leaving myself maximum flexibility. Considering the rolling lockouts, it is also beneficial to have maximum flexibility in your team. As per the byes, they are a
long way away and by then your team should be well on its way and the DPP links won't be so important.

quinny88 · January 30, 2013, 01:08:45 AM

Have never worried about dpp's in the midfield. Get the best players available in there

Adamant · January 30, 2013, 03:55:56 PM

Quote from: quinny88 on January 30, 2013, 01:08:45 AM
Have never worried about dpp's in the midfield. Get the best players available in there

+1

They are especially not as important this year.

kilbluff1985 · January 31, 2013, 01:42:55 AM

i wont put someone in just for DPP

DPPs in the Centre?

Adamant