Top 2/5 rucks, 2018 Thread

[Southstorm]

Well we're heading into Feb and recent reports suggest NN isn't training with the main group and doesn't look 100%

Like most, I've had Gawn and NN locked but I need to remind myself of my number 1 rule which is, regardless of price, potential etc don't start players who have had an interrupted preseason, so for that reason to my own surprise I think I might need to move on from NN  :'(

Ryder seems like the best replacement

EDIT: On second thoughts his bye isn't ideal, and he's probably priced at max value too

Hmmm, R2 is going to be hard to pick. Sauce is durable, but the idea of picking him just bores me lol

Most here will be in the same boat; looks like the Gawn/NN combo was too good to be true.

I'm weighing up whether I have the stones to take the 0 in Round 10 with Ryder, shell out big for Kreuze, or risk fielding a ruck that's 5-10ppg lower for the whole season. Jacobs/Goldy/Martin will probably be around the 95 mark again.

[frenzy]

poor old Sandilands, on the scrap heap. a staple for the last decade, or more.

[shaker]

Well we're heading into Feb and recent reports suggest NN isn't training with the main group and doesn't look 100%

Like most, I've had Gawn and NN locked but I need to remind myself of my number 1 rule which is, regardless of price, potential etc don't start players who have had an interrupted preseason, so for that reason to my own surprise I think I might need to move on from NN  :'(

Ryder seems like the best replacement

EDIT: On second thoughts his bye isn't ideal, and he's probably priced at max value too

Hmmm, R2 is going to be hard to pick. Sauce is durable, but the idea of picking him just bores me lol

Most here will be in the same boat; looks like the Gawn/NN combo was too good to be true.

I'm weighing up whether I have the stones to take the 0 in Round 10 with Ryder, shell out big for Kreuze, or risk fielding a ruck that's 5-10ppg lower for the whole season. Jacobs/Goldy/Martin will probably be around the 95 mark again.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to go Ryder it is nearly 1/2 way into season before his bye I thinking or hoping the extra points he is capable of getting offset it a bit plus he is then available for all the other byes and who knows what turns up before or during the season ruck wise , it's either him or the Kruz to go with Gawn

[crowls]

Well we're heading into Feb and recent reports suggest NN isn't training with the main group and doesn't look 100%

Like most, I've had Gawn and NN locked but I need to remind myself of my number 1 rule which is, regardless of price, potential etc don't start players who have had an interrupted preseason, so for that reason to my own surprise I think I might need to move on from NN  :'(

Ryder seems like the best replacement

EDIT: On second thoughts his bye isn't ideal, and he's probably priced at max value too

Hmmm, R2 is going to be hard to pick. Sauce is durable, but the idea of picking him just bores me lol

Most here will be in the same boat; looks like the Gawn/NN combo was too good to be true.

I'm weighing up whether I have the stones to take the 0 in Round 10 with Ryder, shell out big for Kreuze, or risk fielding a ruck that's 5-10ppg lower for the whole season. Jacobs/Goldy/Martin will probably be around the 95 mark again.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to go Ryder it is nearly 1/2 way into season before his bye I thinking or hoping the extra points he is capable of getting offset it a bit plus he is then available for all the other byes and who knows what turns up before or during the season ruck wise , it's either him or the Kruz to go with Gawn

jacobs and goldy are both viable options.    I think goldy is still capable of pumping out consistent 100+ scores.   ? is the Preuss juice.   If I cannot find a likely r3 starter then jacobs,  mind you I am considering Goldy as a POD option.    I do remember cringing and crying last year as Preuss screwed us over.   Just a glutton for punishment.

[Ringo]

Not a lot of love for Stefan. Apart from the fact that Archie kills him late in the season he has been the best performed ruck besides Goldy over the past four seasons.

Can understand - Archie has said he wants to be in side as No 1 ruck this season as his goal and we will probably want to get some games into McInerney as well given Stefs age.

[frenzy]

Well we're heading into Feb and recent reports suggest NN isn't training with the main group and doesn't look 100%

Like most, I've had Gawn and NN locked but I need to remind myself of my number 1 rule which is, regardless of price, potential etc don't start players who have had an interrupted preseason, so for that reason to my own surprise I think I might need to move on from NN  :'(

Ryder seems like the best replacement

EDIT: On second thoughts his bye isn't ideal, and he's probably priced at max value too

Hmmm, R2 is going to be hard to pick. Sauce is durable, but the idea of picking him just bores me lol

Most here will be in the same boat; looks like the Gawn/NN combo was too good to be true.

I'm weighing up whether I have the stones to take the 0 in Round 10 with Ryder, shell out big for Kreuze, or risk fielding a ruck that's 5-10ppg lower for the whole season. Jacobs/Goldy/Martin will probably be around the 95 mark again.

I'm pretty sure I'm going to go Ryder it is nearly 1/2 way into season before his bye I thinking or hoping the extra points he is capable of getting offset it a bit plus he is then available for all the other byes and who knows what turns up before or during the season ruck wise , it's either him or the Kruz to go with Gawn

jacobs and goldy are both viable options.    I think goldy is still capable of pumping out consistent 100+ scores.   ? is the Preuss juice.   If I cannot find a likely r3 starter then jacobs,  mind you I am considering Goldy as a POD option.    I do remember cringing and crying last year as Preuss screwed us over.   Just a glutton for punishment.

And for all that angst, he still went 95. has a better history than Gawn.

[ubeaut]

Love to pick TBC but he and Berger played half a season each last year. One poor game or a hint of "general soreness" and he gets a rest again. Same problem with Berger.

[Holz]

really dont like any other rucks besides Gawn.

i really think if anyone under 200k gets named i might consider them at R2.

Coleman Jones
Balta
Hayes
Crossley
Cameron
McInnerny
English

one of them might be an outside shot at getting some games.

At this stage reluctantly have Goldy

[Grufflez]

poor old Sandilands, on the scrap heap. a staple for the last decade, or more.

I don't like to wish injuries on anyone but...if he should be struck down by turf toe,
Welcome to R2 Mr Darcy.

[Grufflez]

I am so unsure of Rucks i have considered Z.Smith or Buzza at R2
The latter would be a hail Mary move.

I don't even trust Gawn!

[RaisyDaisy]

Considering this is the first year we haven't had ANY decent F/R options to put in the forward line for cover, there's every chance we're all going to have to burn a trade or two on rucks at some point, so if a cheapo does come up like Holz I might be tempted to just start them, knowing that I will be using a couple of trades on rucks this year as opposed to previous years, and then just bolstering other lines

[shaker]

Considering this is the first year we haven't had ANY decent F/R options to put in the forward line for cover, there's every chance we're all going to have to burn a trade or two on rucks at some point, so if a cheapo does come up like Holz I might be tempted to just start them, knowing that I will be using a couple of trades on rucks this year as opposed to previous years, and then just bolstering other lines

That's what I'm thinking if I start Ryder just trade in a ruck that is going to make some cash for a couple of weeks when his bye comes up will take a bit extra planning but no biggie  ;)

[Ringo]

I had also thought of using Pedersen at R/f with a rookie R/F at R3 in case Gawn went down but at $471k a little much for such a vast variation in scoring.

[Spite]

Considering this is the first year we haven't had ANY decent F/R options to put in the forward line for cover, there's every chance we're all going to have to burn a trade or two on rucks at some point, so if a cheapo does come up like Holz I might be tempted to just start them, knowing that I will be using a couple of trades on rucks this year as opposed to previous years, and then just bolstering other lines

Ugh so like start with Hampson and upgrade to Ryder after his bye/  :-\

[Gigantor]

I had also thought of using Pedersen at R/f with a rookie R/F at R3 in case Gawn went down but at $471k a little much for such a vast variation in scoring.

Yeah I think I'll keep a DPP rookie at R3 just in case someone like Pedo/Cox/Stanley pull a 90+ average out of their arse