Bully's Boys

[Fid]

F6 worries me, any suggestions on how to strengthen it?

Why does F6 worry you? Clark has shown plenty and Hogan will always be there for backup.
I really like this team Bully. Can't really fault it

I think it the first side (the one you like) is the one that concerns Bully @ F6

[quinny88]

Ah my bad! I was looking at the latest team

[Fid]

I like both sides, you just may want to look at a DPP rookie as a forward emergency for linking to the mids for extra cover

[Bully]

In version 1 it's Ablett (120), JPK (115), Griffen (105) & Hogan (50).

versus Fyfe (120), Steven (105), Wells (90) & Buddy (100).

390 v 415

On paper team one looks better due to the ritzy looking midfield but having a zero gamer at F6 has the potential to leak points every week. In the first team I could potentially downgrade Ablett to Fyfe and free up some cash but that still puts me in no mans land at F6, I really can't see any viable options around the 200k mark.

Obviously these estimates won't be spot on but it still seems improbable that team 1 would catch team 2. Team 2 also seems to have greater flexibility, if say Hogan, Lambert or Daniel start performing strongly, I can always swing Gray into the middle and field them at F6.

The other advantage with this strategy is I have maximum flexibility with corrective trades. Let's say Cripps spuds it up and Newton fires, I have the funds to make the switch. The same applies to both Wells & Steven in the event they perform below expectations.

Not having Ablett is a risk but a calculated one as I plan to bring him in at the earliest possible moment. Steven should bridge the gap to a manageable 150k after 5 or 6 rounds ( presuming Ablett doesn't blitz from the outset).

I like both sides, you just may want to look at a DPP rookie as a forward emergency for linking to the mids for extra cover

Agree, I have my eye on both Laverde & Krakouer for that very role, it all depends on rookie elevations and Bomber sanctions.

[bottlemart]

As an alternative to picking Ablett I figured I could use Steven as a stepping stone, having done the calculations Ablett could be 640k by round 6 based on a 120 average and Steven could be 500k based on a 105 average. Finding that cash should be easy enough if I downgrade Cripps to a cheap rookie (eg. Neal-Bullen).

Haven't decided yet but the more I think about it, the more I like the idea of not starting Gaz.

I agree Bully, wait a few weeks on Ablett. Mid $600's is a much better price, and I think he will get there.  Good team.

[Bully]

Looks like Vandenberg will be very doubtful, making plans just in case. Tossed up between Anderson & Boekhorst but have been really unimpressed with Blaine so it's Jed instead. Have decided to bring in Jimmy Bartel as his preseason form has been too good to ignore. The cost of this has been losing losing Read as my loophole player however McLaren is a good option just the same. Will be able to VC Pendles in all games bar round 1, in which case Dusty will get the gig. Going to roll the dice on two 117k forward rookies, Lamb & Lonie are my preferred options with Daniel also in the mix. If only one is named then I will need to find the funds for Hogan, N.Brown will probably be the sacrificial lamb.

[Bully]

So here is the final cut, the only real regret I have was to not pick up Brayshaw on Saturday when I had the opportunity, my thinking was that he would replace Cripps as my sole 200k player and that Anderson would fill the bench. Due to the vest I opted for Cockatoo and now regret that. In any case, no trades this week unless there are any rookie sackings, if Cripps goes Brayshaw is straight in, if Cocky goes NVB will be picked. Nothing too exciting at this stage.

[Bully]

Given the uncertainty surrounding Cripps, I had a play around and came up with this combo. Lumumba out for Geary and Cripps out for Rich. I think it gives me a little more steel in the middle and I think Geary matches Lumumba but is significantly cheaper. Maybe jumping the gun a little but the Prince is looming as a preseason prima donna  and I think will be given some serious attention. The factor to consider is Vince comes in so Harry-O will probably spend more time skirting the packs. Thoughts?

[Ricochet]

I thin Vince will push out the kids before Lumumba man, I'm holding him for now.

[Bully]

I thin Vince will push out the kids before Lumumba man, I'm holding him for now.

Not suggesting he will lose his place but will be thrown all over the park and hence his output will reduce. His game on the weekend has alarm bells ringing for me, conversely I watched Geary and he looks to have a mortgage on the sweeper role with Savage providing the run and carry. The other aspect of this trade is the issue with Cripps and the other rookies, round 1 was a lucky break with Heeney benefiting from a late goal and CEY playing in a team that demolished the opposition. I'm generally confident about Vandenberg but he's about the only one. I'm not under any delusions about Rich either, he's a 90's man but he trumps all the rookies by some margin.   

[Ricochet]

I thin Vince will push out the kids before Lumumba man, I'm holding him for now.

Not suggesting he will lose his place but will be thrown all over the park and hence his output will reduce. His game on the weekend has alarm bells ringing for me, conversely I watched Geary and he looks to have a mortgage on the sweeper role with Savage providing the run and carry. The other aspect of this trade is the issue with Cripps and the other rookies, round 1 was a lucky break with Heeney benefiting from a late goal and CEY playing in a team that demolished the opposition. I'm generally confident about Vandenberg but he's about the only one. I'm not under any delusions about Rich either, he's a 90's man but he trumps all the rookies by some margin.

Yeh thats what i mean, Vince will push out the kids from having more time on ball than Lumumba in my opinion.

[Bully]

I thin Vince will push out the kids before Lumumba man, I'm holding him for now.

Not suggesting he will lose his place but will be thrown all over the park and hence his output will reduce. His game on the weekend has alarm bells ringing for me, conversely I watched Geary and he looks to have a mortgage on the sweeper role with Savage providing the run and carry. The other aspect of this trade is the issue with Cripps and the other rookies, round 1 was a lucky break with Heeney benefiting from a late goal and CEY playing in a team that demolished the opposition. I'm generally confident about Vandenberg but he's about the only one. I'm not under any delusions about Rich either, he's a 90's man but he trumps all the rookies by some margin.

Yeh thats what i mean, Vince will push out the kids from having more time on ball than Lumumba in my opinion.

Just on the topic of Vince, who gets the chop?

[Ricochet]

I thin Vince will push out the kids before Lumumba man, I'm holding him for now.

Not suggesting he will lose his place but will be thrown all over the park and hence his output will reduce. His game on the weekend has alarm bells ringing for me, conversely I watched Geary and he looks to have a mortgage on the sweeper role with Savage providing the run and carry. The other aspect of this trade is the issue with Cripps and the other rookies, round 1 was a lucky break with Heeney benefiting from a late goal and CEY playing in a team that demolished the opposition. I'm generally confident about Vandenberg but he's about the only one. I'm not under any delusions about Rich either, he's a 90's man but he trumps all the rookies by some margin.

Yeh thats what i mean, Vince will push out the kids from having more time on ball than Lumumba in my opinion.

Just on the topic of Vince, who gets the chop?

Probably Brayshaw you'd think. There's already talk they'll be managing his load.

[Bully]

I thin Vince will push out the kids before Lumumba man, I'm holding him for now.

Not suggesting he will lose his place but will be thrown all over the park and hence his output will reduce. His game on the weekend has alarm bells ringing for me, conversely I watched Geary and he looks to have a mortgage on the sweeper role with Savage providing the run and carry. The other aspect of this trade is the issue with Cripps and the other rookies, round 1 was a lucky break with Heeney benefiting from a late goal and CEY playing in a team that demolished the opposition. I'm generally confident about Vandenberg but he's about the only one. I'm not under any delusions about Rich either, he's a 90's man but he trumps all the rookies by some margin.

Yeh thats what i mean, Vince will push out the kids from having more time on ball than Lumumba in my opinion.

Just on the topic of Vince, who gets the chop?

Probably Brayshaw you'd think. There's already talk they'll be managing his load.

Just as well I didn't pick him up then, maybe dodged a bullet.

[Ricochet]

I thin Vince will push out the kids before Lumumba man, I'm holding him for now.

Not suggesting he will lose his place but will be thrown all over the park and hence his output will reduce. His game on the weekend has alarm bells ringing for me, conversely I watched Geary and he looks to have a mortgage on the sweeper role with Savage providing the run and carry. The other aspect of this trade is the issue with Cripps and the other rookies, round 1 was a lucky break with Heeney benefiting from a late goal and CEY playing in a team that demolished the opposition. I'm generally confident about Vandenberg but he's about the only one. I'm not under any delusions about Rich either, he's a 90's man but he trumps all the rookies by some margin.

Yeh thats what i mean, Vince will push out the kids from having more time on ball than Lumumba in my opinion.

Just on the topic of Vince, who gets the chop?

Probably Brayshaw you'd think. There's already talk they'll be managing his load.

Just as well I didn't pick him up then, maybe dodged a bullet.

Yeh its a shame too because he would be a very good cash cow if given a full run, I know your a big fan too