Rookie discussions and when to cash

[MC]

an interesting observatiuon from Lions Intraclub trial today .

One of the forward lines consisted of Walker, Schache and Hipwood. So Hipwood could be a possibility with Schache an almost certainty.

For those that are looking at Keays I would scratch him as Matthieson played all over him today.  Matthieson is playing to prove he should not have gone where he did in the draft.  (Lions Steal).

Perhaps a touch hasty to rule him (Keays) out after one training session? Mathieson looks a good sort, though will need to perform in the NAB and get named rd1.

[sammy123]

not rookies but apparently treloar and howe from coolingwood a good chance to debut rd1 if anyone wants to put them in the tea

[Ringo]

an interesting observatiuon from Lions Intraclub trial today .

One of the forward lines consisted of Walker, Schache and Hipwood. So Hipwood could be a possibility with Schache an almost certainty.

For those that are looking at Keays I would scratch him as Matthieson played all over him today.  Matthieson is playing to prove he should not have gone where he did in the draft.  (Lions Steal).

Perhaps a touch hasty to rule him (Keays) out after one training session? Mathieson looks a good sort, though will need to perform in the NAB and get named rd1.

My thoughts only MC but have been to a few training sessions and Matthieson is tearing them up more than Keays.  Must admit I was surprised by this as I was all over Keays for the draft,  Hopefully the competition will also see Keays rise to the occasion as well. Also surprised to see Hipwood training forward as well.

[RaisyDaisy]

Thoughts on Plowman or Ashby being good picks?

I am starting to change my mind and am looking at going cheap down back, simply because I cant see enough "premiums" that i am completely convinced on starting and confident enough they will be keepers

McVeigh (Need to make sure he is healthy as I know his preseason has been poor) as well as Bartel and Smith are the only 3 defenders I am 100% sold on starting. Every other prem gives me at least some doubt, so I am now thinking of going cheap like i did last year

[GM]

Thoughts on Plowman or Ashby being good picks?

I am starting to change my mind and am looking at going cheap down back, simply because I cant see enough "premiums" that i am completely convinced on starting and confident enough they will be keepers

McVeigh (Need to make sure he is healthy as I know his preseason has been poor) as well as Bartel and Smith are the only 3 defenders I am 100% sold on starting. Every other prem gives me at least some doubt, so I am now thinking of going cheap like i did last year

Heater RD ?

[RaisyDaisy]

Possibly, if McVeigh doesn't look 100%, but otherwise I expect him to drop close to 75-100k at some point. Heater is a gun and I started him last year, but i just don't think he will back up 113 and expect him to average around the 100-105 mark so am happy to get him later

[sammy123]

Possibly, if McVeigh doesn't look 100%, but otherwise I expect him to drop close to 75-100k at some point. Heater is a gun and I started him last year, but i just don't think he will back up 113 and expect him to average around the 100-105 mark so am happy to get him later

good point RD. but 105 av from a defender is soild in my view. my problem with heater was his attitude. his scoring potential has always been great

[RaisyDaisy]

Of course it's solid, he will be Top 3 for sure, but 600k is too much to spend on a defender at this stage I think. I think I would prefer to splash my cash on other lines and look to get him later

[ben_020285]

Of course it's solid, he will be Top 3 for sure, but 600k is too much to spend on a defender at this stage I think. I think I would prefer to splash my cash on other lines and look to get him later

Agree.

[Peter]

Believe Plowman is injured

[TexR74]

Is it too risky to have Goldstein/Mckay as my r1/r2? Carlton seem keen on playing him round 1

[Money Shot]

Is it too risky to have Goldstein/Mckay as my r1/r2? Carlton seem keen on playing him round 1

Yep, way too risky. I highly doubt he will play all the early games as he is still young and learning they will give him breaks I would assume.

[TexR74]

Is it too risky to have Goldstein/Mckay as my r1/r2? Carlton seem keen on playing him round 1

Yep, way too risky. I highly doubt he will play all the early games as he is still young and learning they will give him breaks I would assume.

Is he the best rookie ruck option?

[Money Shot]

Is it too risky to have Goldstein/Mckay as my r1/r2? Carlton seem keen on playing him round 1

Yep, way too risky. I highly doubt he will play all the early games as he is still young and learning they will give him breaks I would assume.

Is he the best rookie ruck option?

Him or Currie.
Wouldn't really bother starting either though.

[TexR74]

Tom Doedee? He was the shock of the draft, will Adelaide play him early?