Ringos Rocky Road 2016

[Ringo]

Taking on board some comments but also after doing some research.  Happy to sit on this team with $120k available to adjust. Rookies are place holders.



Some comments:

Going really cheap in defence. May look at acquiring Bartel or McVeigh though if funds allow after settling. Duryea is a speculative pick really come of age in the finals series and also averaging 88 unsubbed over the last 8 games for last year. Think he will continue improvement.
Mids: Beams could become Sloane, Gray, Heppel or Selwood.  Still undecided on M3. Ablett, Rocky, Libba and Crouch musts at their price.
Rucks: Set and forget - If I need some extra cash Jacobs may become Nat.
Forwards: Lids is a watch and see in NAB cup but couple of options available if he falls. Franklin is on the watch list and if he shows any form at all and coping with his issues he will come in some where. Bird is another speculative pick based on the fact that coach has said he will be running through midfield. Will be watching how he is used in NAB cup. (Coaches never lie do they  ;) )

Now over to you to pick it to pieces.

[Money Shot]

Only concern that you haven't addressed is that Jacobs is a flat track bully and he has a hard line up this year so may not be the best pick which is why I would go to Goldy if you could afford it if not Nic Nat.

Bird I'm not sure on but you have addressed that and he could be a great pick up.

[enzedder]

Super midfield. If your cheap picks work out you'll be laughing. 120k gives you some wriggle room.

[fasttrack13]

Jacobs no...

Said this numerous of times that he will loose 5-10% of hits hitouts to advantage with danger leaving. No one in the crows lineup can read and the collect jacob's hitouts like danger did. Can't see him hitting 100 personally.
I like the duryea pick, can see him averaging 90 and i think he had a very good unsubbed average.
Good to see a lot of pod's here ringo, its a hard year to be brave enough to do it...

[Ringo]

Put this team together post Bomber Suspensions:

Whilst not bye friendly plenty of cash cows to get out before then. Of my perceived 13 keepers at the moment bye structure is 5/3/5 so not bad.



Have 44k remaining with this team.

Defence line still speculative but there are no real standouts at this stage and all these picks have the ability to increase, Only 3 defenders went 100+ last year hence why I am looking at a cheaper defence.

Mumford taking a risk here but looking at his history if he starts and with GWS draw will be worth it as it may enable a straight swap for Goldy when he gets his regulation injury.  Still maintaining the DPP with Berger as well.

Fwds: Reckon Martin, Dahl and Wingard will remain in top 10. Berger if he can average 90 will sit at F6 but if not will be one of the last trades.

If rookies do not work out have the option of Downgrading in mids.

[Peter]

Excellent starting lineup Ringo. Good luck as 3/4 same as mine

[ben_020285]

Put this team together post Bomber Suspensions:

Whilst not bye friendly plenty of cash cows to get out before then. Of my perceived 13 keepers at the moment bye structure is 5/3/5 so not bad.



Have 44k remaining with this team.

Defence line still speculative but there are no real standouts at this stage and all these picks have the ability to increase, Only 3 defenders went 100+ last year hence why I am looking at a cheaper defence.

Mumford taking a risk here but looking at his history if he starts and with GWS draw will be worth it as it may enable a straight swap for Goldy when he gets his regulation injury.  Still maintaining the DPP with Berger as well.

Fwds: Reckon Martin, Dahl and Wingard will remain in top 10. Berger if he can average 90 will sit at F6 but if not will be one of the last trades.

If rookies do not work out have the option of Downgrading in mids.

DEF: I like the KK and Smith picks but I'm not a big fan of the Duryea, Harwood and Aish picks. I don't think Duryea will average enough to be a keeper. Harwood is just too speculative, misses too many games and won't be a keeper so at 283k I don't like him as a pick. Aish needs to show that he is best 22 before I would even think about picking him, again he won't average enough to be a keeper and I don't think he'll average enough to make a decent stepping stone either.

MID: I like all the picks here except for Beams. He always misses games through injury so I would look elsewhere.

RUC: Interesting ruck setup here. I understand the notion of not starting with Goldy but planning on bringing him in but I dont think Mumford at 570k is the player to do that with. Much prefer Lobbe at 389k. Stef Martin is a good pick and can see him being a top 4 ruck this year.

FWD: Dusty, Dahl and Wingard are all good picks. I dont like Leuey or Wells though because they are just too injury prone. We want Leuey to provide coverage but he's always injured so defeats the point. I don't think either will average enough to be keepers too. I can see both averaging 75 - 80, that's when they are actually on the park.

[Ringo]

Just another play with a slightly different structure compared to Team of 16-1. Trying to decide which is better and I think I like this one slightly better.



Comments:
Def: Did some research and Enright is Mr Consistency so went for him over Bartel. KK and Smith imo have huge upsides and rest are rookies which will be finalised for Round 1.
Mids: Pretty Standard.  Think JPK will rise this year.  Have the option of downgrading Beams to Gray/Sloane if need be but comfortable with Beams at the moment. Libba and Crouch are virtual musts at the price. Rookies place holders although Kerridge and Hibberd are there for DPP. Will replace with other DPP Rookies if playing ones identified. DPP rookies 2 purposes in that you may be able to save trades by utilising to cover injuries.  More importantly when fattened you have the option of trading up in two lines.
Rucks: Sticking with Martin and Mummy combo. Hoping with GWS softish draw and Norths difficult that when Mummy has the inevitable injury close to a straight swap.
Fwds: Lids on watch but have other options if need be, Dahl and Dusty pick themselves. Sinclair is a POD as he will more than likely play all games for swans and give ruck coverage for a one to 2 week injury. Also will score well enough to stay at F6.  Wells risky but if he puts together strong early games nice stepping stone.

Team has 15 keepers (includes Sinclair, Libba and Crouch) with the byes 6/4/5 so comfortable with that. Couple of PODs as well.

Have $40k cash as well for adjustments along with prem downgrade options as above.

[T Dog]

Teams are starting to look scary already and its still January. Nice work there Ringo.

[ben_020285]

Just another play with a slightly different structure compared to Team of 16-1. Trying to decide which is better and I think I like this one slightly better.



Comments:
Def: Did some research and Enright is Mr Consistency so went for him over Bartel. KK and Smith imo have huge upsides and rest are rookies which will be finalised for Round 1.
Mids: Pretty Standard.  Think JPK will rise this year.  Have the option of downgrading Beams to Gray/Sloane if need be but comfortable with Beams at the moment. Libba and Crouch are virtual musts at the price. Rookies place holders although Kerridge and Hibberd are there for DPP. Will replace with other DPP Rookies if playing ones identified. DPP rookies 2 purposes in that you may be able to save trades by utilising to cover injuries.  More importantly when fattened you have the option of trading up in two lines.
Rucks: Sticking with Martin and Mummy combo. Hoping with GWS softish draw and Norths difficult that when Mummy has the inevitable injury close to a straight swap.
Fwds: Lids on watch but have other options if need be, Dahl and Dusty pick themselves. Sinclair is a POD as he will more than likely play all games for swans and give ruck coverage for a one to 2 week injury. Also will score well enough to stay at F6.  Wells risky but if he puts together strong early games nice stepping stone.

Team has 15 keepers (includes Sinclair, Libba and Crouch) with the byes 6/4/5 so comfortable withg that.

I like the majority of this team.

DEF: Bartel over Enright every day of the week. I think Bartel will easily average more and play more games than Enright plus he's 46k cheaper. I like the KK and Smith picks.

MID: I'm not a fan of the Beams pick. Yes he averages well when he plays but he consistently misses games every year. I prefer Pendles for only 15k more. Rest of the picks are great.

RUC: Stef Martin is a solid pick and Mummy will score well when he plays but how many games will you get out of him before an inevitable injury strikes? Playing with fire there I reckon.

FWD: Lids a bit pricy for mine and a better upgrade target. Dusty and Dahl both good picks. I don't think Sinclair will average enough to be a keeper which is what you would want from him. He does provide ruck coverage though which is a nice luxury to have. Wells is too risky for mine so I'm steering clear.

[Ringo]

Made a few changes with SC opening:




Enright to Bartel
Beams to Pendles
JPK to Gray
Lids to Wingard
Sinclair to Tippett

Still not sure on Wells may become Lyons but looking at NAB Form.

Sticking to my strategy on Mumford.  Goldstein has a 3 rd B/E of 133 and Mumford 109.  So Mumford should maintain with the relative easy draw and Goldy drop.

Reasonably happy with this structure with $74k cash left for adjustments, Bye structure 10/14/6 with keepers 6/5/4 so not a real problem. 

[Samsturmfels]

Made a few changes with SC opening:




Enright to Bartel
Beams to Pendles
JPK to Gray
Lids to Wingard
Sinclair to Tippett

Still not sure on Wells may become Lyons but looking at NAB Form.

Sticking to my strategy on Mumford. Goldstein has a 3 rd B/E of 133 and Mumford 109.  So Mumford should maintain with the relative easy draw and Goldy drop.

Reasonably happy with this structure with $74k cash left for adjustments, Bye structure 10/14/6 with keepers 6/5/4 so not a real problem.

awesome team Ringo!
however you could consider these changes
--you could put cal sinclair back in your team, i really like the guy
--i personally dont think wells would be worth picking up, what do you think of reece conca?? priced at 284k, has the ability to average 80 sc points and still only 23 yrs old. is he still injured??
--also what was your reasoning behind not picking omera?

[Ringo]

O'Meara is in extreme doubt for Rd1 and will more than likely not play in NAB cup so wary of players that do not play NAB cup. Reason I dropped Beams as he is unlikely to play NAB Cup.
Wells is a stepping stone and only need 5/6 games of decent scores to step up.
regarding Conca do not know where he is at the moment injury wise, and wondering whether he is in Tigers best 22.
Reason for going Tippett over Sinclair is I just Tippett will average more and be a better Keeper. Hope not left with egg on my face over that statement,

[crowls]

Great looking team Ringo.    Agree with Enright to Bartel move.   Personally would have luey over sinclair or tippett as proven scorer and will be sole ruckman.  Expect min 95 average.   Pendles over Beams also makes sense.   


Stick with Wells.  I carried the bugger on my bloody back for 1/2 of 2015.   If he stays on the ground then you will get points and cash generation.
All the best for 2016.

[sammy123]

good team ringo. gray will be a POD. but feel jpk will average more