The Playing Rookies Thread 2017 Edition

[_wato]

Power mid-forward Matt White is a week by week proposition with a calf injury @AFL

Yet another to go down.

With the pool of mid rookies decreasing is any one looking at Dom Sheed for only $267k.  Admittedly a few of Eagles Stars did not play but he looked impressive.  Probably one to keep an eye on. Swallow and Sheed would not be the worst M7 & M8.

Would rather Scooter for $280k if going down that route. Much more upside than Sheed

[Holz]

one to monitor closely would be Matt Kennedy,

ball machine just needs to crack into the squad priced around the same as the top 5 draftees and in my opinion is more talented and has a year under his belt. Just tough being GWS.

[Keeper27]

Swallow at M7, Powell-Pepper and 3 DPP rookies on the bench hahaha

similiar set up. got Jobe @ M6

[Ringo]

This comment from Hinkley worries me as well epecially with mid options drying up.

"He's done everything right. which gives him an opportunity, not a guarantee, to play early in 2017" Ken Hinkley on Sam Powell-Pepper

[Money Shot]

This comment from Hinkley worries me as well epecially with mid options drying up.

"He's done everything right. which gives him an opportunity, not a guarantee, to play early in 2017" Ken Hinkley on Sam Powell-Pepper

May as well give up for the season

[NickyBoy]

This comment from Hinkley worries me as well epecially with mid options drying up.

"He's done everything right. which gives him an opportunity, not a guarantee, to play early in 2017" Ken Hinkley on Sam Powell-Pepper

May as well give up for the season

My thoughts exactly as well. Will we have any rookies in the midfield this season?

[RaisyDaisy]

Not worried at all, SPP is still a lock for round 1

Of course Hinkley isn't going to come out now and guarantee it publicly

[eaglesman]

I'm glad this is happening ... gonna make for a fun year and finally mid priced picks will need to be selected

[crowls]

I'm glad this is happening ... gonna make for a fun year and finally mid priced picks will need to be selected

sadist!!!!!

[meow meow]

JKH

[jfitty]

JKH

Goodwin had a few encouraging things to say about JKH in this article:

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-02-18/goodwin-has-high-hopes-for-new-recruit-salem

Might slot him in for now

[gloryboy]

Otten a real chance for R1 due to Crows injuries.  JS a bit shaky tho I would imagine

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-02-23/hampton-set-to-explode-in-crows-midfield-revamp

Experienced backman Andy Otten will play his first game for the Crows since 2014, while midfielder Myles Poholke is the only one of the club's draftees from last year who will take to the field on Friday night.

Pyke said the Crows were keen to tap into Otten's experience after a difficult period for the veteran.

"Andy was one of a number of guys last year who was right on the edge of playing," Pyke said.

"He's an experienced defender, he's got great leadership and I know he's super keen to take the opportunity that's presented and push his claims for round one."

[dottman]

Dean Gore named, maybe a rookie option?

[RaisyDaisy]

Fantasy Freako‏@FantasyFreako
Eddy recorded a game-high 5 marks inside 50 from just 46% game time. #JLTSeries #SuperCoach #AFLFantasy

Fantasy Freako‏@FantasyFreako
Solid end to the game for SPP - 7 disposals, 6 contested possessions and 36 pts in the final term. Finished with 55. #JLTSeries #SuperCoach

[Gigantor]

Fantasy Freako‏@FantasyFreako
Eddy recorded a game-high 5 marks inside 50 from just 46% game time. #JLTSeries #SuperCoach #AFLFantasy

Fantasy Freako‏@FantasyFreako
Solid end to the game for SPP - 7 disposals, 6 contested possessions and 36 pts in the final term. Finished with 55. #JLTSeries #SuperCoach

Part of me hopes these two don't get named rd 1 so the resulting carnage leads to some interesting team structures  ;D