Which Rucks?

[RaisyDaisy]

Toying around with Witts

Bully, I think you did some analysis previously but if we assume he just needs to play the first 9 rounds his opponents will be

Stef
Mummy
Big Boy
Kreuz
Sauce
Goldy
Smith/Stanley
Ryder

All things considered, I think I might stick to my initial thoughts and pass on Witts

Can def understand the selection and others picking him, but his JS is questionable and I just don't think he will pay off in those short 9 rounds

Could be proven wrong, but that's the game

[Bully]

Toying around with Witts

Bully, I think you did some analysis previously but if we assume he just needs to play the first 9 rounds his opponents will be

Stef
Mummy
Big Boy
Kreuz
Sauce
Goldy
Smith/Stanley
Ryder

All things considered, I think I might stick to my initial thoughts and pass on Witts

Can def understand the selection and others picking him, but his JS is questionable and I just don't think he will pay off in those short 9 rounds

Could be proven wrong, but that's the game

Historically that's actually a favourable draw based on previous scoring history but everyone will have their own opinions. I'm backing Witts to outscore all the forward rookies, including Taranto who will have his ups and downs. As for the JS, Nicholls hasn't had a preseason so he'll be serving time in the magoos one would think.

[Ricochet]

Toying around with Witts

Bully, I think you did some analysis previously but if we assume he just needs to play the first 9 rounds his opponents will be

Stef
Mummy
Big Boy
Kreuz
Sauce
Goldy
Smith/Stanley
Ryder

All things considered, I think I might stick to my initial thoughts and pass on Witts

Can def understand the selection and others picking him, but his JS is questionable and I just don't think he will pay off in those short 9 rounds

Could be proven wrong, but that's the game

That's actually a pretty good draw for Witts imo
Goldy and Mummy probs the only real challenge at stoppages

others he should beat or at least break even

[RaisyDaisy]

Really wish I could find some info on Nicholls

By all reports, Witts is more or less locked to play Round 1, and it's his to lose, but I wouldn't mind hearing where Nicholls is at injury wise

[Rusty00]

Really wish I could find some info on Nicholls

By all reports, Witts is more or less locked to play Round 1, and it's his to lose, but I wouldn't mind hearing where Nicholls is at injury wise

Hasn't been on the injury list the last couple of weeks so assume it's a matter of getting the work into him.

I'm sure we'll find out more the next week or so.

[RaisyDaisy]

Really wish I could find some info on Nicholls

By all reports, Witts is more or less locked to play Round 1, and it's his to lose, but I wouldn't mind hearing where Nicholls is at injury wise

Hasn't been on the injury list the last couple of weeks so assume it's a matter of getting the work into him.

I'm sure we'll find out more the next week or so.

Still showing on Suns injury list

Problem is, it was updated Feb 21 and has Nicholls listed as 1-2 weeks with a calf injury

Hasn't been updated in over 3 weeks now

Rucks driving me insane - too many options and ways to go

[Bully]

Really wish I could find some info on Nicholls

By all reports, Witts is more or less locked to play Round 1, and it's his to lose, but I wouldn't mind hearing where Nicholls is at injury wise

Hasn't been on the injury list the last couple of weeks so assume it's a matter of getting the work into him.

I'm sure we'll find out more the next week or so.

Still showing on Suns injury list

Problem is, it was updated Feb 21 and has Nicholls listed as 1-2 weeks with a calf injury

Hasn't been updated in over 3 weeks now

Rucks driving me insane - too many options and ways to go

Don't think it really matters, Nicholls isn't the clear number 1 ruck. He'll probably have to spend some time building match fitness and will then be considered. Very few clubs throw in an underdone ruck if they have the depth. The form principle will apply to Witts but it also applies to Taranto (perhaps more so) and WHE. Witts has also tonned up against Mummy & Kreuzer twice so the cards have fallen favourably.

[frenzy]

Really wish I could find some info on Nicholls

By all reports, Witts is more or less locked to play Round 1, and it's his to lose, but I wouldn't mind hearing where Nicholls is at injury wise

Hasn't been on the injury list the last couple of weeks so assume it's a matter of getting the work into him.

I'm sure we'll find out more the next week or so.

Did you see the video on Feb 21 with Marcus Ashcroft, saying Tom has had an interupted pre season and will be available for JLT3 along Gazza. But didn't get picked???

Still showing on Suns injury list

Problem is, it was updated Feb 21 and has Nicholls listed as 1-2 weeks with a calf injury

Hasn't been updated in over 3 weeks now

Rucks driving me insane - too many options and ways to go

[elephants]

Sandi-Witts + Nank F5

Y'all know you want to!

[jvalles69]

Currently rolling with Ryder and Sandi in the rucks and Nank @ F3.

This is going to be chaos for everyone when teams drop trying to work Gawn back into the salary cap.  ::)

[Money Shot]

What are people's thoughts on Mumford?

Yes, he is injury prone but he has shown that he can score huge and is the clear number one ruck with Lobb helping him out in the forward line when he needs a break.

[Bully]

Currently rolling with Ryder and Sandi in the rucks and Nank @ F3.

This is going to be chaos for everyone when teams drop trying to work Gawn back into the salary cap.  ::)

It's twofold, those carrying Gawn will be hoping like hell he doesn't start the year with 2-3 sub 80 scores. Coming from 640k it's a potential cliff fall.

[Holz]

Currently rolling with Ryder and Sandi in the rucks and Nank @ F3.

This is going to be chaos for everyone when teams drop trying to work Gawn back into the salary cap.  ::)

It's twofold, those carrying Gawn will be hoping like hell he doesn't start the year with 2-3 sub 80 scores. Coming from 640k it's a potential cliff fall.

realistically if you start with Gawn your never going to trade him out so its just missed oppurtunity of picking him up cheaper.

looking at his opening month saints,pies, dogs,carlton  should start pretty well.

im looking to get him round 10 after Freo Crows North 

[Bully]

Currently rolling with Ryder and Sandi in the rucks and Nank @ F3.

This is going to be chaos for everyone when teams drop trying to work Gawn back into the salary cap.  ::)

It's twofold, those carrying Gawn will be hoping like hell he doesn't start the year with 2-3 sub 80 scores. Coming from 640k it's a potential cliff fall.

realistically if you start with Gawn your never going to trade him out so its just missed oppurtunity of picking him up cheaper.

looking at his opening month saints,pies, dogs,carlton  should start pretty well.

im looking to get him round 10 after Freo Crows North

The other issue is people are assuming Gawn will be the top scoring ruck, with Spencer around I have my doubts.

[crowls]

Currently rolling with Ryder and Sandi in the rucks and Nank @ F3.

This is going to be chaos for everyone when teams drop trying to work Gawn back into the salary cap.  ::)

GAwn is one you could always plan on picking up later.    Most coaches will have a team with a Goldy Sandy or Gawn Sandy structure.   Just roll it on, add the rooks and install.    No worries mate....