Rico's Advice Thread 2015

[Ricochet]

Hey man, I love the downgrade from Malceski to Goodes. Makes your backline structure much better.

And on your mids... with that 78.5k I'd look to upgrade some of those boys to 2 of Pendles, Rocky, Fyfe, Jelwood if your not looking at GAJ. But i know you love your POD mids :P

So if not that then I'd try and find another 13k and go Danger over Steven. I really think Danger will be a great pick this year and return to his 110+ scoring. But if you can't then Steven > Griffen.

Also just keep in mind with Miller that when GAJ and Jaeger come back in he may be pushed out.

Cheers legend!

Yeah, I'm thinking of getting either Fyfe or Jelwood. I believe you're pro-Fyfe so I won't ask which of them you'd pick.  :P I'll be looking to probably turn Barlow into Fyfe, not sure having both is the greatest idea and Fyfe should do slightly better. I think I'll end up flipping a coin on Fyfe vs Jelwood. Was leaning towards Jelwood, but think Fyfe might be the go now.

I reckon Steven is value for money, I'd prefer him over both Danger and Griffen to be honest, I'll give it some thought though.

Going in GAJ-less means I'll need the scoring power and will mean I'll need the right rooks to bring him in ASAP, here's hoping it works out. I'll probably have a last minute change of heart and bring him in, but we'll see.

Yeah, I'm wary of Touk, but there are options available so we'll who bobs up and bring them in if Touk is a no go.

Thanks again champ!  8)

Nice mate, yep definitely grab Fyfe :D

[BomberSam]

G'day Rico,

Do you think that Wells or Rich are realistic stepping stone to Ablett? Can you please rank these players as stepping stones to GAJ: Judd, Neale, Steven, Wells and Rich. Also, is there anyone else you would consider for this role?

Wells yes, Rich not so much. Think he'll cop a lot more attention with Hanley out of the team

Steven > Wells > Neale > Rich > Judd

Thanks Rico! So you think that Wells will generate enough cash to be turned into Ablett when he (hopefully) falls in price? It's not too ambitious?

[Ricochet]

hey rico love your thread agree with most things u say jus want your opinion on travis boak can pull out some big scores and got 140 in last nab game think hes a good pik for his price cheers.

rico ill show u my team and get your thaughts

def simpson/shaw/lumumba/higgins/goodes/saad (oxley/mcintosh)

mid ablett/fyfe/selwood/kennedy/boak/newton/cripps/cockatoo bench (anderson/cey/freeman)

ruck mummy/belly bench (cox)

forward deledio/goddard/zorko/salem/clarke/hogan bench (lamb/lambert)

pending asada belly n goddard will be changed if bans and zorko could be bartel jus got a gut feeling on zorko appreciate u having a look.

Nothing wrong with him at M5 mate, but in saying that i prefer others around that price. Danger, Griffen or Steven will average more imo

[Ricochet]

G'day Rico,

Do you think that Wells or Rich are realistic stepping stone to Ablett? Can you please rank these players as stepping stones to GAJ: Judd, Neale, Steven, Wells and Rich. Also, is there anyone else you would consider for this role?

Wells yes, Rich not so much. Think he'll cop a lot more attention with Hanley out of the team

Steven > Wells > Neale > Rich > Judd

Thanks Rico! So you think that Wells will generate enough cash to be turned into Ablett when he (hopefully) falls in price? It's not too ambitious?

Yeh I can see him making 120k while pushing a 90ave. I wouldn't expect much more though.

Although personally I'm of the view that the best way to get GAJ in is through rookies. Decent rookies should make 200-250k, so 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade will get you GAJ

[TexR74]

What are your thoughts on Bryce Gibbs? I'm trying to choose between him and any other mid under $580k.

[Ricochet]

What are your thoughts on Bryce Gibbs? I'm trying to choose between him and any other mid under $580k.

I'd expect similar from him this year mate. Can't see him breaking out into the elite just yet.

I'd prefer Danger over him

[TexR74]

What are your thoughts on Bryce Gibbs? I'm trying to choose between him and any other mid under $580k.

I'd expect similar from him this year mate. Can't see him breaking out into the elite just yet.

I'd prefer Danger over him

Danger always starts slowly so i'm trying to avoid him. Any other suggestions? Also Martin vs Bennell?

[BomberSam]

G'day Rico,

Do you think that Wells or Rich are realistic stepping stone to Ablett? Can you please rank these players as stepping stones to GAJ: Judd, Neale, Steven, Wells and Rich. Also, is there anyone else you would consider for this role?

Wells yes, Rich not so much. Think he'll cop a lot more attention with Hanley out of the team

Steven > Wells > Neale > Rich > Judd

Thanks Rico! So you think that Wells will generate enough cash to be turned into Ablett when he (hopefully) falls in price? It's not too ambitious?

Yeh I can see him making 120k while pushing a 90ave. I wouldn't expect much more though.

Although personally I'm of the view that the best way to get GAJ in is through rookies. Decent rookies should make 200-250k, so 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade will get you GAJ

That is very appealing because then I will have more money to spend on other lines. But is it too wasteful to trade two rookies out early on for GAJ?

Also, is it too risky to start Lumumba and Higgins in the same team? Sorry for rapid-fire of questions.

[Ricochet]

What are your thoughts on Bryce Gibbs? I'm trying to choose between him and any other mid under $580k.

I'd expect similar from him this year mate. Can't see him breaking out into the elite just yet.

I'd prefer Danger over him

Danger always starts slowly so i'm trying to avoid him. Any other suggestions? Also Martin vs Bennell?

If not Danger then I'd look at Hannebery, Steven or Griffen. Or find a bit more cash to go up to Barlow/Ward.

DMartin over Bennell

[Ricochet]

G'day Rico,

Do you think that Wells or Rich are realistic stepping stone to Ablett? Can you please rank these players as stepping stones to GAJ: Judd, Neale, Steven, Wells and Rich. Also, is there anyone else you would consider for this role?

Wells yes, Rich not so much. Think he'll cop a lot more attention with Hanley out of the team

Steven > Wells > Neale > Rich > Judd

Thanks Rico! So you think that Wells will generate enough cash to be turned into Ablett when he (hopefully) falls in price? It's not too ambitious?

Yeh I can see him making 120k while pushing a 90ave. I wouldn't expect much more though.

Although personally I'm of the view that the best way to get GAJ in is through rookies. Decent rookies should make 200-250k, so 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade will get you GAJ

That is very appealing because then I will have more money to spend on other lines. But is it too wasteful to trade two rookies out early on for GAJ?

Also, is it too risky to start Lumumba and Higgins in the same team? Sorry for rapid-fire of questions.

Not wasteful at all mate. We have plenty of trades and its the only way to get guns in. It'll be the same for those who don't start Rocky and he performs at a similar level. Most teams will upgrade very very early.

Lumumba carries no risk imo. I do have concerns about Higgins but if your keen on him then starting both is fine

haha all good mate, thats what i'm here for

[TexR74]

What are your thoughts on Bryce Gibbs? I'm trying to choose between him and any other mid under $580k.

I'd expect similar from him this year mate. Can't see him breaking out into the elite just yet.

I'd prefer Danger over him

Danger always starts slowly so i'm trying to avoid him. Any other suggestions? Also Martin vs Bennell?

If not Danger then I'd look at Hannebery, Steven or Griffen. Or find a bit more cash to go up to Barlow/Ward.

DMartin over Bennell

Sorry for all the questions but who would you pick out of those three?

[TexR74]

Also, with the headache of defence rookies I currently have Dalgleish, Saad and McIntosh. Is Dalgleish good enough for the bombers weekly lineups and if so will it only be for the vest? I have other options in mind (Oxley, Hamling, Maynard), please let me know who you would take. I might even get you to have a look at my team afterwards if thats ok. Cheers for the help legend

[Ricochet]

What are your thoughts on Bryce Gibbs? I'm trying to choose between him and any other mid under $580k.

I'd expect similar from him this year mate. Can't see him breaking out into the elite just yet.

I'd prefer Danger over him

Danger always starts slowly so i'm trying to avoid him. Any other suggestions? Also Martin vs Bennell?

If not Danger then I'd look at Hannebery, Steven or Griffen. Or find a bit more cash to go up to Barlow/Ward.

DMartin over Bennell

Sorry for all the questions but who would you pick out of those three?

I'd probably go with Steven mate. Cheaper so less risk and is good value

[Ricochet]

Also, with the headache of defence rookies I currently have Dalgleish, Saad and McIntosh. Is Dalgleish good enough for the bombers weekly lineups and if so will it only be for the vest? I have other options in mind (Oxley, Hamling, Maynard), please let me know who you would take. I might even get you to have a look at my team afterwards if thats ok. Cheers for the help legend

I wouldn't trust Dalgleish mate. Best 3 combo is Saad, NBrown and one of McIntosh/Hamling imo. Need NBrown for that security he gives of playing every week

[TexR74]

Thanks so much for answering all the questions i had, finally can you have a look at my team and offer any advice?

DEF: K Simpson, H Shaw, J Newnes, H Lumumba, S Higgins, K McIntosh (N Brown, A Saad)

MID: G Ablett, S Pendlebury, N Fyfe, J Steven, M Bontempelli, A Brayshaw, P Cripps, J Anderson (I Heney, C Ellis-Yolmen, T Miller)

RUC: T Goldstein, I Maric (T Read)

FWD: R Gray, D Martin, T Bellchambers, C Salem, M Clark, J Hogan (T Lamb, K Lambert)

$124k left over