Quinnys team

[quinny88]

Much more of a SC man but thought I would try take AF a bit more seriously this year.
Give us your thoughts.

D: Hodge, Simpson, Hibberd, Waters, Colquhoun, Jones (Brown, Dick)

M: Ablett, Pendles, Watson, Boyd, Ellis, Rich, Van Berlo, Freeman (Dumont, Lambert)

R: Leuenberger, Kreuzer (Narkervis, Cox)

F: Harvey, Martin, Swan, Mitchell, Clark, Hogan (Daniel, Krakouer)

$49,000

[Bill Manspeaker]

heh, brown dick.. :P

[nrich102]

What's the thoughts on Boyd mate?

Nice team, looks pretty good.

[quinny88]

heh, brown dick.. :P

Haha come on now

What's the thoughts on Boyd mate?

Nice team, looks pretty good.

Just always been a DT beast and a ball magnet. Had a couple of injury affected years but hoping he can have a  good season

[thefuzz]

I'm going to start with the FWDs because DEF is a bit more difficult this year.
Harvey is interesting. I doubt many people will pick him this year, so that's good because he will be a unique, however surely his age will catch up to him eventually. I don't see him increasing his average but I can see players like Gray/Goddard/Buddy increasing their average a bit.
It's obviously way too early to be concerned about rookies but i'll just say I think Krakouer has somewhat iffy JS.
Rucks are pretty standard. Standard but risky. I don't have much faith in either of them so I think i might try and have bellchambers in my team as well as a bit of a safety blanket.
Don't pick Boyd. I see no upside to him at all. His time has come and gone. Jobe, Parker, Greene, Treloar, Cotchin, Prestia or Ward are all valid alternatives (with varying levels of risk).
I assume brandon Ellis? (he's a good pick)
Your backs are a bit heavy I think. Maybe get rid of Simpson or Hodge and try and get a FWD premium? FWD's will probably net more points I think.
Pretty solid though mate.

[quinny88]

I'm going to start with the FWDs because DEF is a bit more difficult this year.
Harvey is interesting. I doubt many people will pick him this year, so that's good because he will be a unique, however surely his age will catch up to him eventually. I don't see him increasing his average but I can see players like Gray/Goddard/Buddy increasing their average a bit.
It's obviously way too early to be concerned about rookies but i'll just say I think Krakouer has somewhat iffy JS.
Rucks are pretty standard. Standard but risky. I don't have much faith in either of them so I think i might try and have bellchambers in my team as well as a bit of a safety blanket.
Don't pick Boyd. I see no upside to him at all. His time has come and gone. Jobe, Parker, Greene, Treloar, Cotchin, Prestia or Ward are all valid alternatives (with varying levels of risk).
I assume brandon Ellis? (he's a good pick)
Your backs are a bit heavy I think. Maybe get rid of Simpson or Hodge and try and get a FWD premium? FWD's will probably net more points I think.
Pretty solid though mate.

Thanks for the feedback fuzz.
I Just like Harvey as a p.o.d. Has the history to back him in.

I actually had Cotchin in ahead of Boyd just before I posted this and may still make the change but I just feel that with Griffen and Cooney leaving will mean that Boyd, as a long time leader of the club will step up in the midfield.

I have 3 defensive premiums and 4 forward premiums (counting Tom Mitchell as a prem as I think he's set for a big year)

Thanks again :)

[thefuzz]

I actually had Cotchin in ahead of Boyd just before I posted this and may still make the change but I just feel that with Griffen and Cooney leaving will mean that Boyd, as a long time leader of the club will step up in the midfield.

Interesting that you are putting faith in the old dog. I would've thought Bont/Macrae/Dalh/Hunter/etc would step up. Honestly, I don't think Boyd can 'step up', he gives his all every week, there's nothing more he can do.

[quinny88]

I actually had Cotchin in ahead of Boyd just before I posted this and may still make the change but I just feel that with Griffen and Cooney leaving will mean that Boyd, as a long time leader of the club will step up in the midfield.

Interesting that you are putting faith in the old dog. I would've thought Bont/Macrae/Dalh/Hunter/etc would step up. Honestly, I don't think Boyd can 'step up', he gives his all every week, there's nothing more he can do.

That's what I mean though, he's the only mature head in the engine room and I think he will lead the way. Definitely has always done that but probably took a little bit more of a backseat the last 2 years, handing the captaincy over and missing some games with injury. I think with a full season he will average 105-110

[thefuzz]

I actually had Cotchin in ahead of Boyd just before I posted this and may still make the change but I just feel that with Griffen and Cooney leaving will mean that Boyd, as a long time leader of the club will step up in the midfield.

Interesting that you are putting faith in the old dog. I would've thought Bont/Macrae/Dalh/Hunter/etc would step up. Honestly, I don't think Boyd can 'step up', he gives his all every week, there's nothing more he can do.

That's what I mean though, he's the only mature head in the engine room and I think he will lead the way. Definitely has always done that but probably took a little bit more of a backseat the last 2 years, handing the captaincy over and missing some games with injury. I think with a full season he will average 105-110

I do see where you are coming from but sorry, I do not agree. I'm not trying to say he will drop off completely (he will probably average 95 again or so), I just think it will be a young gun (Bont) who steps up to fill the Griffen void.

[Kellogscrunchynut]

As others have said Boyds best fantasy days are past him and there are a number of other dogs midfielders who have the capacity to fill the gap left by Griffen.

Another issue that I have is having Sam Colquhoun in the backline since his job security will be shaky and he hasn't proven himself as a consistent score in AF yet.

Otherwise a good solid team with a decent mix of premiums, mid pricers, rookies and uniques.

[Jazzoskies]

As others have said Boyds best fantasy days are past him and there are a number of other dogs midfielders who have the capacity to fill the gap left by Griffen.

Perhaps someone like Macrae?

[Kellogscrunchynut]

As others have said Boyds best fantasy days are past him and there are a number of other dogs midfielders who have the capacity to fill the gap left by Griffen.

Perhaps someone like Macrae?

Mcrae, Libba, Wallis take your pick.

[quinny88]

Thanks for the feedback guys. Will look to see how Boyd is going during the nab challenge.

[quinny88]

Finally had another look at this and have made some adjustments.

D: Hodge, Simpson, Hibberd, Lumumba, Goodes, Saad (McIntosh, Hamling)

M: Rockliff, Pendles, Heppell, Boyd, Rich, Newton, Cripps, Ellis-Yolman (Anderson, Vandenberg)

R: Mumford, Leuenberger (Phillips, Read)

F: Bartel, Martin, Franklin, Swan, Salem, Clark (Saad, Lambert)

$10,000

Hibberd and Heppell only there for now but will obviously be changed if they are going to miss footy.

Any advice appreciated :)

[chief007]

Mumford tends to break down a bit, possibly minson/Goldstein could be a better option as they don't miss many games