Rate Zabs Team Please

[Zabs]

H Shaw, Hibberd, Hurn, Ibbostson, Whitecross, Goddard (Rainbow, Mckenzie)

GAJ, Fyfe, Selwood, JPK, Ward, Van Berlo, Boekhurst, Freeman (Vanderberg, Steel, Lambert)

Nic Nat, Goldy (Cox)

Deledio, Goddard, Swan, Belly, Hogan, Clark (Krakouer, Daniel)

After 1000 different combos this may be it until NAB, thoughts?

[H1bb3i2d]

Richo has all but ruled Goddard out of early games. Gotta move WhiteX to D6, and get a Lumumba/Yeo/Macmillan/Waters in there with Ibbo, if not another premium like Simpson. Strong midfield and rucks, but one might have to be downgraded to help your defence.

[My Chumps]

As Hibbered pointed out the only issue is the backline, as is the case for most teams atm.

Might have to downgrade Goldy or Ward/JPK to upgrade Goddard to a prem. Also might regret skimping on the rookies; reckon one of  Petrecca or Brayshaw will be rookie of the year supercoach wise.

[AaronKirk]

I don't see the point of selecting Belly if you have 2 premo rucks.

Drop one of Nic Nat/Goldy to Kreuzer or Leuey and use the cash to upgrade Goddard to a mid price/premo defender.

Its a pretty decent side none the less.

[fasttrack13]

I don't see the point of selecting Belly if you have 2 premo rucks.

Absolutely spot on, downgrade him for a stronger backline

[Big Mac]

I don't see the point of selecting Belly if you have 2 premo rucks.

Absolutely spot on, downgrade him for a stronger backline

I can see Naitanui and Goldy missing about 3 games between them. So by dropping Bellchambers you are missing out on about (3 x 60) 180 points. So by not having Bellchambers you would need to make up roughly 8ppg elsewhere

[Zabs]

Simpson, H Shaw, Birchall, Geary, C Pearce, Goddard  (Saad, Edwards)

GAJ, Pendles, J Kennedy, A Swallow, Montagna, Heeney, Vanderberg, Freeman (Laverde, Atkins, Krouker)

Maric, Nic Nat  (Read)

Gray, Goddard, Dusty, Swan, Hogan, Clark (Karnezis, Lambert)

14 premiums, taking the gamble that Swallow and Montanga have had great pre seasons and can average 100+

[Zabs]

just made a minor adjustment..... by downgrading my ruck to belly, lets me strengthen both my midfield and defence


Simpson, H Shaw, Birchall, Fisher, C Pearce, Goddard  (Saad, Edwards)

GAJ, selwood, J Kennedy, Beams, A Swallow Heeney, Vanderberg, Freeman (Laverde, Atkins, Krouker)

Bellchambers, Nic Nat  (Read)

Gray, Goddard, Dusty, Swan, Hogan, Clark (Karnezis, Lambert)


thoughts?

[Bully]

Solid team, can't fault it apart from the fact that Goddard probably won't cut it at D6. I would look at strengthening that line at the expense of the other Goddard and bringing in Lamb or Lonie.

Trading down to Bellchambers isn't such a bad move and I'm considering it myself, particularly given most rucks will drop in price.

[mike]

Please do not start .M.Clark. H . Goddard and C . Pearce

[Ringo]

Solid team and structure.

Only issue I see that Nat with his back issues may be rested from time to time so if sticking with him may need coverage.  Maybe move Belly forward to replace a prem and bring in Maric, Minson or similar. Do not hink initial scoring will change much.

Rookie comments are purely speculation at the moment so wait till Round 1 teams announced and adjust accordingly.

[Zabs]

Hi All,

Given the NAB, GAJ and Bombers uncertainty, here is my adjusted team. Please let me know your thoughts.

H Shaw, Gibson, Lumamba Ibbostson, Goodes, Brown (Saad, Goddard)

Pendles, Fyfe, JPK, J Lewis, Rich, Heeney, Cripps, Ellie Yomen (Vanderberg, Miller, Krouker)

Maric, Goldy (Cox)

Gray, Bartel, Dusty, Swan, Salem, Clark (Hogan, Daniel)

Obviously there are couple of rookies yet to be elevated...

[mickpj]

that is absolutely garbage.
sorry, i think you've actually gone backwards there Zabs
i nearly threw up when i saw your defence

[Zabs]

hahah your a wank er mick.....

will happily take criticism from anyone else than you!

post your team mate, oh thats right....dont want everyone to jump on your top secret mid pricer - Wells

[arbel]

DEF: A little weak here. It comes down to who/if any R1 rookies get named. Goodes needs to be elevated so you could be quite short on this line.
MIDS: A few POD which could make/break things but don't see too many problems, wait to see on whether Vandenburg gets elevated as well.
RUCKS: good picks here.
FWDS: Think here and in the mids there are a few rookies you don't have that most others do but still should be fine. It's really coming down to who gets named R1