Order restored. Done and dusted. Team LOCKED!

Colley Dogs · March 20, 2016, 10:06:18 PM

Thank you both for your feedback:

Glenmaggie: I had both Crouch and Libba, with Weitering, but felt one needed to be sacrificed to provide mid-price support to the 3 premos. Would love to go Weitering being a Blues supporter, but I'm really worried about the Rookies from D5 - D8. Will follow your advice and change back for now.

FanTCfool: Up until yesterday I had both Martins, with D. Martin / Barlow / Hall at F1-3. But that meant 4 ultra-premium mids + Libba + Crouch + Rookies, and in my Rucks Martin + NicNat. If I get back D. Martin, it reverts to the above. Something has to give, and the consensus seems to be 5 Premium mids. I am confused by where people are getting the money.

Glenmaggie · March 20, 2016, 10:27:36 PM

The extra money comes from losing shaw to a rich or a kk. But we can't have everyone. I think keeping goldy is wise

Colley Dogs · March 20, 2016, 10:33:37 PM

Updated:

D: Shaw; Houli; Laird; Weitering; Brown; Adams (Hartley; Broad)

M: Fyfe; Dangerfield; Pendlebury; Ablett; Rockliff; Liberatore; B. Crouch; Mills (Gresham; Petracca; Davis)

R: Goldstein; NicNat (Korcheck)

F: Barlow; Hall; Wells; Kennedy; Menadue; Kerridge (Milera; McDonald- Tippa)

Bank: $21,500

Sheriden to Weitering & S.Martin to NicNcat = Oliver to Liberatore

Glenmaggie · March 20, 2016, 10:40:08 PM

I think it's solid.

Colley Dogs · March 20, 2016, 10:40:59 PM

Thanks, Glenmaggie. And thanks for your feedback.

Ringo · March 21, 2016, 10:31:32 AM

Like this team Sonny - Well constructed. Like most just waiting to see Rd 1 Teams announced to adjust rookies. Lets hope we see Tippa and Davis elevated this week

Good luck

Colley Dogs · March 21, 2016, 01:26:23 PM

Thanks, Ringo.

Good luck to you too, mate!

Colley Dogs · March 23, 2016, 07:15:30 PM

Rocky to Nick Graham knee-jerk in response to Rookie mayhem that is real and approaching like a tornado.

The cash allows me to get best-bet premium-priced Rookies to start. I'm absolutely gutted as my previous team was a lock. But if Ruggles, Davis, and Mcdonald-Tippa don't get elevated, and with Petracca sitting in there as well, I feel I must make this move to protect my team.

This leads me into the season with 10 ultra-premium keepers + 2 mid-pricer premiums (Libba and Hall). Very exposed. Not happy at all, but what other choice?

I know the comments will be downgrade one of Pendles, Hanners, Priddis to Rocky, (and also to get Gazza in)... I'm not betting against their potential to score huge; I'm betting against their health. With so few ultras I'm simply not gambling on players who won't play a full season (including Fyfe & B. Crouch). With such a low ultra-premium count, I've decided to go ultra-conservative and put my trust in premiums with better durability. I'd normally prefer to be much more aggressive, but feel this is the best line to take in the absence of Rookies.

Can easily go back if there are some elevations tomorrow. But would rather lock in a Plan B now and sleep on it, than come up with a last-minute one at 6 pm tomorrow.

D: Shaw; Houli; Laird; Weitering; Dea; Adams (Brown; Hartley)

M: Dangerfield; Pendlebury; Hannebery; Priddis; Graham; Liberatore; Mills; Oliver (Crowley; Gresham; Petracca)

R: Goldstein; Martin (Cox)

F: Barlow; Hall; Wells; Simpkins; Kennedy; Kerridge (Milera; Menadue)

Anyway... murder this team with your feedback if you wish.

GoLions · March 23, 2016, 07:32:26 PM

If going ultra conservative with durable players, then drop Wells, Shaw, and maybe Libba. Otherwise, get Rocky and Gaz in there :P

Colley Dogs · March 23, 2016, 07:50:15 PM

Wells and Libba are terrible comparisons. Gaz and Rocky need to play 19 games imo to justify selection. Wells and Libba only need to play until the byes (although we're all hoping Libba will be a keeper).

Difference between shaw is shaw played a full season, had a pre season, and played nab.

I mean... My team is not ideal, believe me!! But come at me with more than that, please.

GoLions · March 23, 2016, 08:01:05 PM

Quote from: Sonnydark on March 23, 2016, 07:50:15 PM
Wells and Libba are terrible comparisons. Gaz and Rocky need to play 19 games imo to justify selection. Wells and Libba only need to play until the byes (although we're all hoping Libba will be a keeper).

Difference between shaw is shaw played a full season, had a pre season, and played nab.

I mean... My team is not ideal, believe me!! But come at me with more than that, please.

Can't really use the games Rocky missed last year as not being durable either though. Varcoe broke his ribs, and he copped a concussion against the Suns. Not like he did a hammy or anything. I'd expect him to play every game.

fanTCfool · March 23, 2016, 08:13:38 PM

There's a potential 30ppg difference between Rocky & Graham, not the best idea I'd say

Colley Dogs · March 23, 2016, 08:35:23 PM

You're all making valid points.

I wish I'd put Gazza and Rocky into my team (and downgraded Priddis to Graham) to generate feedback on the main point i.e. 4 ultra-premium midfielders rather than 5 so that more money can be funnelled into the tail of each line to cover the Rookies we all have that may not be elevated.

I'm sacrificing points at the top for a less soft underbelly.

I've pulled it back a bit (Fyfe, Ablett, Rocky, Libba, Davis/Hewett; McDonald-Tippa back in). If the plane crashes into the mountain, at least I'll go down with you all as company :P

The money from losing M5 premium has mainly gone into Dea to Sheridan at D4, and Petracca to Crowley at M9.

D: Shaw; Houli; Laird; Sheridan; Weitering; Adams (Brown; Hartley)

M: Fyfe; Dangerfield; Ablett; Rockliff; Graham; Liberatore; Mills; Oliver (Crowley; Gresham; Davis/Hewett)

R: Goldstein; S.Martin (Loersch)

F: Barlow; Hall; Wells; Kennedy; Menadue; Kerridge (McCarthy; McDonald-Tippa)

Bank: $33,100

Colley Dogs · March 23, 2016, 08:39:27 PM

Quote from: fanTCfool on March 23, 2016, 08:13:38 PM
There's a potential 30ppg difference between Rocky & Graham, not the best idea I'd say

There's a potential 90ppg point difference between Graham and Rocky if Rocky doesn't play ;)

Colley Dogs · March 23, 2016, 08:40:52 PM

Quote from: GoLions on March 23, 2016, 08:01:05 PM
Quote from: Sonnydark on March 23, 2016, 07:50:15 PM
Wells and Libba are terrible comparisons. Gaz and Rocky need to play 19 games imo to justify selection. Wells and Libba only need to play until the byes (although we're all hoping Libba will be a keeper).

Difference between shaw is shaw played a full season, had a pre season, and played nab.

I mean... My team is not ideal, believe me!! But come at me with more than that, please.
Can't really use the games Rocky missed last year as not being durable either though. Varcoe broke his ribs, and he copped a concussion against the Suns. Not like he did a hammy or anything. I'd expect him to play every game.

If last year was an anomaly, and he is durable this year... why haven't we seen him yet?