SC Team 2018 Edition

SilverLion · January 10, 2018, 11:09:59 AM

Quote from: PassivePenguin on January 09, 2018, 07:40:33 PM
Had to make a bit of change with Bennell looking like he probably won't play round 1 if the incident is deemed punishment worthy. Bennell went up to Lobb, Hurley and Yeo down to Simpson and L.McDonald. McDonald is looking like he is going to be playing midfield for North and at 22 years of age, he might be due for a breakout year. So here is a quick update on the team

DEF: Laird, Simpson, McDonald, Birchall, O'Shea, Murray (Doedee, Goddard)
MID: Dangerfield, Martin, Mitchell, Fyfe, Cripps, Ah Chee, LDU, Kelly (Ahern, Garlett, Worpel)
RUC: Gawn, Naitanui (Olango)
FWD: Heeney, Greene, Billings, Lobb, Higgins, Venables (Rioli, Ryan)
Bank: $4000

Tried to keep the bye structure somewhat similar (4, 4, 6) while also keeping the whole "Top 5 in each position" mentality
Tell me what you guys think about McDonald as a bit of a PoD pick and whether he will breakout.

Good side, interesting with Ah Chee in the mids and the McDonald selection. Could easily be a 90+ average. Though I've been burnt with him in the past so would advise a more proven selection.

PassivePenguin · January 13, 2018, 07:01:43 PM

With my players falling like flies (Looking at you Birch and Bennell) had to revamp the squad a bit so hopefully no one else is injured/punished till JLT.

I present to you...
The $10,000,000 Team
DEF: Laird, Hibberd, Williams, Byrne, Coffield, S.Murray (Doedee, Johnson)
MID: Dangerfield, Martin, Mitchell, Fyfe, Pendlebury, Ah Chee, Davies-Uniacke, Kelly (Ahern, Holman, Garlett)
RUC: Gawn, Naitanui
FWD: Heeney, Greene, Billings, Christensen, Rayner, Higgins (Venables, Ryan)
Bank: $0
Logic dictates that since my team is worth more than 99% of other SC players I should win ;)
Hoping all these rookies play as to keep the team like this but otherwise this is probably the last draft before March since I feel like the JLT will trap me a bit with a few mid-pricers scoring high.

Peter · January 13, 2018, 07:43:45 PM

Excellent side with balance on all lines. Like to see you keep that $10m side by Round 1 - a big effort

SilverLion · January 14, 2018, 07:14:32 PM

Quote from: PassivePenguin on January 13, 2018, 07:01:43 PM
With my players falling like flies (Looking at you Birch and Bennell) had to revamp the squad a bit so hopefully no one else is injured/punished till JLT.

I present to you...
The $10,000,000 Team
DEF: Laird, Hibberd, Williams, Byrne, Coffield, S.Murray (Doedee, Johnson)
MID: Dangerfield, Martin, Mitchell, Fyfe, Pendlebury, Ah Chee, Davies-Uniacke, Kelly (Ahern, Holman, Garlett)
RUC: Gawn, Naitanui
FWD: Heeney, Greene, Billings, Christensen, Rayner, Higgins (Venables, Ryan)
Bank: $0
Logic dictates that since my team is worth more than 99% of other SC players I should win ;)
Hoping all these rookies play as to keep the team like this but otherwise this is probably the last draft before March since I feel like the JLT will trap me a bit with a few mid-pricers scoring high.

I do find myself liking this side, lot of good selections in there, a few pods too. Gotta be aware that depending on rookie situation, may have to swap and change some prems, aside from that, nice side :)

Money Shot · January 15, 2018, 10:56:25 AM

Like this side and although you have no cash left your team is in a lot better shape than those who have 50k left in regards too being flexible come round 1 when rookies are announced. Good Job.

PassivePenguin · January 28, 2018, 08:02:09 PM

Injuries to Williams and Naitanui not with the main group meant that I had to tinker with the team more to get the squad back on track.

Ladies and Gentlemen
The $10,000,000 Team (pt. 2)

Bank: $0

Now i'm begging no one else gets injured :'(

SilverLion · January 28, 2018, 10:02:19 PM

Quote from: PassivePenguin on January 28, 2018, 08:02:09 PM
Injuries to Williams and Naitanui not with the main group meant that I had to tinker with the team more to get the squad back on track.

Ladies and Gentlemen
The $10,000,000 Team (pt. 2)

Bank: $0

Now i'm begging no one else gets injured :'(

Prefer ver. 1 myself, no Hurley/Yeo/Laird/Hibberd is a huge risk given most will start at least 2 of them.

PassivePenguin · January 28, 2018, 10:11:27 PM

Quote from: SilverLion on January 28, 2018, 10:02:19 PM
Quote from: PassivePenguin on January 28, 2018, 08:02:09 PM
Injuries to Williams and Naitanui not with the main group meant that I had to tinker with the team more to get the squad back on track.

Ladies and Gentlemen
The $10,000,000 Team (pt. 2)

Bank: $0

Now i'm begging no one else gets injured :'(
Prefer ver. 1 myself, no Hurley/Yeo/Laird/Hibberd is a huge risk given most will start at least 2 of them.

Hurley usually starts off slow, Yeo is still injured and on a modified plan, Laird will probably be targeted (The Heath Shaw treatment) and Hibberd can easily be upgraded to.

Howe is Mr.Consistent and has played 20+ games every season bar his first season
Simpson will be kicking it to himself and bombing it long since he has to take responsibility now. Plus the ball will probably be in carlton's back half a lot next season
Ellis averaged 105+ (H&A) in the second half and looks set for more midfield minutes - must have.

I see Laird, Hibberd, Yeo and Hurley as quite overpriced and will probably be able to pick them up for much cheaper later in the season

But this explanation is just to help me sleep at night and convince myself that this my team :P

SilverLion · January 29, 2018, 10:40:35 AM

Quote from: PassivePenguin on January 28, 2018, 10:11:27 PM
Quote from: SilverLion on January 28, 2018, 10:02:19 PM
Quote from: PassivePenguin on January 28, 2018, 08:02:09 PM
Injuries to Williams and Naitanui not with the main group meant that I had to tinker with the team more to get the squad back on track.

Ladies and Gentlemen
The $10,000,000 Team (pt. 2)

Bank: $0

Now i'm begging no one else gets injured :'(
Prefer ver. 1 myself, no Hurley/Yeo/Laird/Hibberd is a huge risk given most will start at least 2 of them.

Hurley usually starts off slow, Yeo is still injured and on a modified plan, Laird will probably be targeted (The Heath Shaw treatment) and Hibberd can easily be upgraded to.

Howe is Mr.Consistent and has played 20+ games every season bar his first season
Simpson will be kicking it to himself and bombing it long since he has to take responsibility now. Plus the ball will probably be in carlton's back half a lot next season
Ellis averaged 105+ (H&A) in the second half and looks set for more midfield minutes - must have.

I see Laird, Hibberd, Yeo and Hurley as quite overpriced and will probably be able to pick them up for much cheaper later in the season

But this explanation is just to help me sleep at night and convince myself that this my team :P

Haha :P

Not questioning any of your current picks mind you, think they can all be validated. Just wouldn't have all 3 myself, would have one of the top 4 in place of one of them :)

Spite · January 29, 2018, 03:56:34 PM

Just curious about your selection of Gray given Ports early bye?
Also B. Ellis, I understand he averaged 100+ in the second half of last year, but with Higgins coming in, how certain are you that he Ellis gets the midfield time? People are predicting that Prestia, Cotchin, Dusty and even Houli will improve so I am unsure whether this is possible that Ellis is someone who also improves. What makes you think that his finals performances of averaging sub 60 isn't likely at all? Couldn't we pick him up cheap throughout the year?

I like the Howe and Simmo picks. Both very underrated around here. Can't really fault the rest of the team, perhaps switching Ah Chee with Ahern and selecting Will Brodie in the mids instead. Will allow you to fix up other rookies prior to R1 as well. Good luck!

Ringo · January 29, 2018, 05:03:09 PM

Nice team - and like Spite just wondering about the Gray pick with a Rd 10 bye especially with a lot of unknowns in forward. I would be looking at him as an upgrade option after the bye if scoring OK. Do not know the effect of Rocky on him as well.
Ellis maybe an issue at R3 but there are arguments both ways for him so go with gut.

PassivePenguin · January 29, 2018, 05:58:42 PM

Quote from: Ringo on January 29, 2018, 05:03:09 PM
Nice team - and like Spite just wondering about the Gray pick with a Rd 10 bye especially with a lot of unknowns in forward. I would be looking at him as an upgrade option after the bye if scoring OK. Do not know the effect of Rocky on him as well.
Ellis maybe an issue at R3 but there are arguments both ways for him so go with gut.

Fine with Gray being out rd.10 since I'll have cover and his scores prior to his bye I believe will justify the choice. I believe the rocky addition will have a positive effect on him since he will have someone in the midfield who he can swap with (Wines and Ebert are not forwards) plus he was sitting in the forward line due to injury so with everything cleared up he should be back in the midfield if port want to finish top 4

Money Shot · January 30, 2018, 12:29:28 PM

I actually really like this team.

Heaps of pods but all worthy picks.

And it is a structurally sound team.

It is teams like this that do really well if they pay off.

jricey · January 30, 2018, 02:09:29 PM

Hi guys!

first time poster here, just wanting to get some thoughts on my first draft of 2018!

DEF - M.Hurley, R,Laird, D.Roberton, E.Richards, T.Doedee, B.Paton (S.Murray, A.Morgan)
MID - P.Dangerfield, D.Martin, A.Treloar, L.Dallhaus, C.Patracca, A.Brayshaw, L.D.U, W.Brodie (Z.Bailey, T.Kelly, J.Worpel)
RUC - T.Goldstein, N.Naitanui (S.hayes)
FWDS - L.Franklin, I.Heeney, T.Lynch, R.Stanley, K.Jack, J.Higgins (J.Stephenson, L.Ryan)

Bank: $10,500

Cheers!

SilverLion · January 30, 2018, 02:13:49 PM

Quote from: jricey on January 30, 2018, 02:09:29 PM
Hi guys!

first time poster here, just wanting to get some thoughts on my first draft of 2018!

DEF - M.Hurley, R,Laird, D.Roberton, E.Richards, T.Doedee, B.Paton (S.Murray, A.Morgan)
MID - P.Dangerfield, D.Martin, C.Wingard, L.Dallhaus, C.Patracca, A.Brayshaw, L.D.U, W.Brodie (Z.Bailey, T.Kelly, J.Worpel)
RUC - T.Goldstein, N.Naitanui (S.hayes)
FWDS - L.Franklin, I.Heeney, T.Lynch, R.Stanley, K.Jack, J.Higgins (J.Stephenson, L.Ryan)

Cheers!

Hi there, welcome to the forum :)

For advice on your own team you'd be better off creating your own thread, rather than posting it in someone else's :)