To Danger, or Not to Danger

[RoughRed]

With a BE of 216 but only a $40K drop on projected 125 ...

Worthwhile to just take the 125 and not worry about the money drop!

What would we be looking at if he goes 150? or down to 100?

Dangerfield scores 150 - Price estimation: $728,000
Dangerfield scores 100 - Price estimation: $711,300

Not much of a discount, probably worth just bringing in now. Last year scored thirteen 140+ scores, reckon he's due over the next fortnight.

That is clarifying my thoughts - when people talk about price drops you really need two bads and that has not been Dangerfield style over the journey
Thanks for the input everyone!

[RaisyDaisy]

Am I the only one who isn't phased by not having Danger?

I just don't see the rush to get him at all based on his scoring and general impact/role

With guys like Titch, Dusty, Fyfe, Macrae, Cripps and Gawn being more than good enough for the C I just don't think Danger is the must have he once was

I'm sure he will bang out some big scores soon, but I can't see the constant 135+ every week like we have seen

He'll probably come out and smash a 180 this week now that I've said it haha, but I'm honestly more interested in getting Macrae and Cripps then I am Danger

[enzedder]

Am I the only one who isn't phased by not having Danger?

I just don't see the rush to get him at all based on his scoring and general impact/role

With guys like Titch, Dusty, Fyfe, Macrae, Cripps and Gawn being more than good enough for the C I just don't think Danger is the must have he once was

I'm sure he will bang out some big scores soon, but I can't see the constant 135+ every week like we have seen

He'll probably come out and smash a 180 this week now that I've said it haha, but I'm honestly more interested in getting Macrae and Cripps then I am Danger

Having Danger has been a liability. Not missing much. How I feel.

[ubeaut]

Surely he'll come good.
I'm convinced he's carrying a niggle. Not his usual dominating self.
Trick will be to time the jump on. Not worth the price right now although can't see him dropping much further.

[Ringo]

I am still without Danger and more interested in Macrae or Treloar as an upgrade this week.

[Dudge]

Danger is/was my no. 1 get, but may just wait a week or 2

[duffercoat]

Danger definitely isn't playing well enough to justify him as the trade target/price he once was. I was interested to read though that Geelong has the worst average clearance differential in the competition at -9 with the next worst at -3. Means that there's a chance Geelong change their way realising that playing Danger in the forward line a lot just isn't worth it.

[no eye deer]

Danger definitely isn't playing well enough to justify him as the trade target/price he once was. I was interested to read though that Geelong has the worst average clearance differential in the competition at -9 with the next worst at -3. Means that there's a chance Geelong change their way realising that playing Danger in the forward line a lot just isn't worth it.

I regret starting him, but if Scott finally moves him back to mids, he will dominate.

[Ringo]

Just reading an article that says Cats are worst clearance team this year. This can partly be attributed to their lack of Rucks - Zac Smith has not played since rd 1 with cats prefering Stanley and Ratugolea due to their better athleticism around the ground.
Really noticed it against Swans in 4th quarter where Selwood, Dangerfield and Duncan were all at centre bounces in last quarter and did not get the clearance and the cats lost all 7 centre bounces. So is it Dangers loss of form or lack of ruck hit outs to advantage.
Will be watching Danger over the next few weeks with Ablet back and see if there is any improvement at all.

[_wato]

Don't know for the life of me why they don't play Zac Smith.

Danger playing way too much forward for me and much like Dusty with all the time forward, if goals don't come you can expect some average 90-110 scores. With the time spent up there like they are both doing you need 4-5 goals each game for your normal 140's and this simply isn't sustainable.

Will be looking elsewhere until he proves he's the must he was last 2 years.

[PowerBug]

Am I the only one who isn't phased by not having Danger?

I just don't see the rush to get him at all based on his scoring and general impact/role

With guys like Titch, Dusty, Fyfe, Macrae, Cripps and Gawn being more than good enough for the C I just don't think Danger is the must have he once was

I'm sure he will bang out some big scores soon, but I can't see the constant 135+ every week like we have seen

He'll probably come out and smash a 180 this week now that I've said it haha, but I'm honestly more interested in getting Macrae and Cripps then I am Danger

Pretty much spot on I think. As someone that started him I have been baffled at how many are trading him in thinking they are somehow missing out. His playtime and position does not warrant his price. I mentioned after the Port game where I sat in the top stand and watched my captain play 80% fwd time that he was not a C option for me, still stand by that.

I would be more worried about Macrae going 160 than Danger going 160. And even then as you said RD those without have other captaincy options

[tommy10]

My priority is getting MCrouch next week as he will be cheap as chips. Will try and get in Danger somehow but it looks likely it’ll be after the bye.

[batt]

Will be looking elsewhere until he proves he's the must he was last 2 years.

A matter of when, not if IMO.

[fanTCfool]

Scott also said Ablett's star midfield teammates, Patrick Dangerfield and skipper Joel Selwood, have been playing under some duress.

"Pat, I think it's reasonably well-known that he had an interrupted pre-season with a back issue. He's not at his best at the moment," Scott said.

"I think it's a little bit of lack of preparation and we knew that going in. He got a decent corked calf one week, he's clearly good enough to be out there.

[batt]

Scott also said Ablett's star midfield teammates, Patrick Dangerfield and skipper Joel Selwood, have been playing under some duress.

"Pat, I think it's reasonably well-known that he had an interrupted pre-season with a back issue. He's not at his best at the moment," Scott said.

"I think it's a little bit of lack of preparation and we knew that going in. He got a decent corked calf one week, he's clearly good enough to be out there.

What, between you and your coaching staff Chris?

Am I crazy or was this definitely not "well known" during preseason?