To Danger, or Not to Danger

[Ingram]

I remember Freako retweeting that.

[ubeaut]

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?

I knew he had a back issue preseason.
Pretty sure someone posted about it on here.
Didn't know it was still an issue till now but I had my suspicions.

[Huttabito]

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?

Was definitely made public. Then tweaked his hammy reassuring there was probably a back issue.

[Miss Pies]

He's gonna have to drop in price, lift his game and be more consistent if I decide to get him in. Had to trade Crouch out early with his injury and wasn't happy bout that so will be focusing more on getting him back in.

[Jelemas]

Danger has probably settled as my last mid upgrade for T.Kelly when ready. I'm happy it hasn't cost me too badly not having him yet but will certainly get him in. The fact that Kelly has done so well I think should allow me to bring him in just like any other upgrade. The reason I get him last for my midfield though is cause I wanna use all my $$ value at this stage.For example, I'd prefer to bring in Crouch next week +100k then Danger next week. However he is only one score of 150+ away from being almost must get.

[quinny88]

If this is what he scores when injured/out of position then it's pretty bloody solid. Glad I didn't pay top dollar to get him in though. Will upgrade to him eventually

[crowls]

To be honest I feel a bit twisted.   In the past been willing to skip one superprem each year.   Has been Gaz and Pendles, dusty upforward.   Did not go that way this year as I could not see Danger only averaging 100. and dropping 150k quickly.   Felt he would have a few low games with his normal 140-160 in between.  In those circumstances it is difficult to find the cash to bring him in before or during the byes.    This year that guy is grundy.   

Those who held off on Danger have the advantage through additional 100-150k in funds to disperse and not missing
out on the points.   

Congratulations to the coaches who started Grundy and left out Danger.   You are probably doing very well so far.   Well played.

[Bully]

In the end Danger should average 110+ so no drama, will probably get down to 580k so paying up at the beginning was the wrong move.

[ubeaut]

In the end Danger should average 110+ so no drama, will probably get down to 580k so paying up at the beginning was the wrong move.

Yeah he'll still be a top 8 mid. 120+ very doable given he's going 112 with a niggle or two.
Think Crouch is a higher priority for me and many others given how cheap he'll be next week.

[YoungGun]

As part of the group that were rolling the dice on not starting danger irrelevant of that hammy that scared everyone off, I feel like this slow start is just what was hoped for. And in saying that, I can het him this week and at a decent discount. Sure his BE is 150 but he could hit it Friday night and if he does I want those points.

More a matter of when he will resume dominating for mine - so I'm gonna take the chance this week and lock him in.

[bkimm32]

As part of the group that were rolling the dice on not starting danger irrelevant of that hammy that scared everyone off, I feel like this slow start is just what was hoped for. And in saying that, I can het him this week and at a decent discount. Sure his BE is 150 but he could hit it Friday night and if he does I want those points.

More a matter of when he will resume dominating for mine - so I'm gonna take the chance this week and lock him in.

I'm with you on this one. Now is the time. I feel like if I wait until next week I will regret it massively.

Although hoping Buddy will be close to playing this week if not next otherwise I might need to do something about that... wish I started Heeney now :(

[RaisyDaisy]

I'm starting to get the feeling that he could go bang and explode vs a depleted GWS tonight. His last 3 scores vs them have been huge too

Do I bring him in? I think I would prefer Crouch for 100k cheaper next week

Can't get both due to bye

[jvalles69]

I'm starting to get the feeling that he could go bang and explode vs a depleted GWS tonight. His last 3 scores vs them have been huge too

Do I bring him in? I think I would prefer Crouch for 100k cheaper next week

Can't get both due to bye

I was almost swayed by the mass to get Macrae this week, but have gone with Danger the proven premo.

[Ricochet]

Was going to bring him in early but Scott's comments earlier in the week about him being sore put a little doubt in my mind. Might just be the general week in week out soreness, or might be a little bit more. Either way I'm going to wait a week or two.

[tommy10]

Will wait and see if he’s back to his best before jumping on him. Crouch at $100k less is much more tempting and I want Danger to string a couple of big scores before deciding on bringing him in.