Player X v Player Y

[Gigantor]

Simpson V KK ?

Simpson for me, plenty of runs on the board

Who knows how GAJ, Swallow, JOM and Prestia all playing together will affect KKs scoring. Plus Eski could get his shower together this year as well

[quinny88]

Simpson V KK ?

Simpson for me, plenty of runs on the board

Who knows how GAJ, Swallow, JOM and Prestia all playing together will affect KKs scoring. Plus Eski could get his shower together this year as well

Yeah I tend to agree gig but seen KK in a lot more teams than simmo strangely

[Hawker_08]

Houli, Nic Nat, Bird

Vs

Yeo, SMartin, Buddy

and Buddy vs Zerrett. Cheers  ;D ;D

[ben_020285]

Houli, Nic Nat, Bird

Vs

Yeo, SMartin, Buddy

and Buddy vs Zerrett. Cheers  ;D ;D

Yeo, S Martin, Zerrett

[Hawker_08]

Houli, Nic Nat, Bird

Vs

Yeo, SMartin, Buddy

and Buddy vs Zerrett. Cheers  ;D ;D

Yeo, S Martin, Zerrett

Sorry mate I actually meant:

Houli, SMartin, Bird

Vs

Yeo, Nic Nat, Buddy/Zerrett.

Still think Option 2?

[ben_020285]

Houli, Nic Nat, Bird

Vs

Yeo, SMartin, Buddy

and Buddy vs Zerrett. Cheers  ;D ;D

Yeo, S Martin, Zerrett

Sorry mate I actually meant:

Houli, SMartin, Bird

Vs

Yeo, Nic Nat, Buddy/Zerrett.

Still think Option 2?

Yeah I still like option 2 with Zerrett over Buddy.

[Spite]

Simpson V KK ?

Simpson for me, plenty of runs on the board

Who knows how GAJ, Swallow, JOM and Prestia all playing together will affect KKs scoring. Plus Eski could get his shower together this year as well

I'm torn on this one. The appeal for KK would be natural improvement, soft opening draw and JOM not being quite ready early

[Ringo]

Simpson V KK ?

Simpson for me, plenty of runs on the board

Who knows how GAJ, Swallow, JOM and Prestia all playing together will affect KKs scoring. Plus Eski could get his shower together this year as well

I'm torn on this one. The appeal for KK would be natural improvement, soft opening draw and JOM not being quite ready early

hard one but like many get burned by Simpson with his low scores last season so wary.  KK has a huge upside but as has been stated what will his role be with the return of stars and will Eski step up this year with second year at the club.

Probably favour KK initially with Suns draw.

[Ringo]

Houli, Nic Nat, Bird

Vs

Yeo, SMartin, Buddy

and Buddy vs Zerrett. Cheers  ;D ;D

Yeo, S Martin, Zerrett

Sorry mate I actually meant:

Houli, SMartin, Bird

Vs

Yeo, Nic Nat, Buddy/Zerrett.

Still think Option 2?

Yeah I still like option 2 with Zerrett over Buddy.

Option 2 for me as well. make decision on Buddy v Merrett after watching both in the preseason cup.

[PiPies]

Considering Duggan (WCE) or Anderson (NTH) for a possible F5 spot.

Both capable of good footy but not sure on eithers job security at this stage. Any WC or NTH fans have any insight?

If both had decent JS which way would you go?

Cheers.

[MC]

Considering Duggan (WCE) or Anderson (NTH) for a possible F5 spot.

Both capable of good footy but not sure on eithers job security at this stage. Any WC or NTH fans have any insight?

If both had decent JS which way would you go?

Cheers.

Simpkin over both :D

[fasttrack13]

Considering Duggan (WCE) or Anderson (NTH) for a possible F5 spot.

Both capable of good footy but not sure on eithers job security at this stage. Any WC or NTH fans have any insight?

If both had decent JS which way would you go?

Cheers.

Simpkin over both :D

Duggan/Simpkin

from articles i read Duggan cemented his spot in the eagles 22 before he was injured. He's in my non updated team atm.
Interesting to see whether Simpkin can get ball himself without it getting handed to him at AFL level like the hawks did. Id definitely tred with caution with him.

[fasttrack13]

2 of:

Pendlebury + Gray + Sloane

i think they could all go 120, sloane the most likely to dip lowest in price... but the way he started and ended the year (before and after injuries) really make it hard not to want him  >:(

[Hawker_08]

2 of:

Pendlebury + Gray + Sloane

i think they could all go 120, sloane the most likely to dip lowest in price... but the way he started and ended the year (before and after injuries) really make it hard not to want him  >:(

Gray is locked away for me. Easy run and I don't think he scored under 80 (minus the Carlton Game) last year. Also had a remarkable number of 120-130+ games. Could easily push 120 but I think 112-115 is almost guaranteed. As for the other two, Sloane burnt me when I brought him in for Gaj last year with two 60's (one as captain) and then when I brought him in for the last round for fyfe with a low 70. I don't think he will handle the tag that well and will be impacted by Danger's departure. Pendles is mr consistent and is always a safe starter every year.

[MC]

2 of:

Pendlebury + Gray + Sloane

i think they could all go 120, sloane the most likely to dip lowest in price... but the way he started and ended the year (before and after injuries) really make it hard not to want him  >:(

Let's be honest here, the real question should be:
"I've locked in Pendles, so please help me to pick from Sloane/Gray as my 2nd choice..."


Picking Pendles should require no convincing, he's been a top choice for ever and even in his worst season for a long time still managed to be the highest-scoring mid in the comp. What else do you want/need?
His last 5 seasons:
2011 - 22/129
2012 - 18/125
2013 - 22/127
2014 - 21/124
2015 - 22/116

So his 'level' is around the 125 mark... no great leap of faith to suggest that he's likely to hit it again...



Anyway, back to the question...
Sloane vs Gray

I suggest Gray, merely because of the consistency and predictability. Sloane is a relative unknown in the absence of Danger (as is Adelaide), whereas Port I feel will only get stronger in 2016 - I predict a top 4 finish.
To be fair I feel like Sloane has a higher ceiling, though Gray will be a safer choice to finish the season as a top 10 mid.