D4

[Money Shot]

Brayshaw, Seedsman and Thurlow (in that order) are the 3 players in the 250-350k range that I think can go 80+

Brayshaw was the number 3 draft pick in 2014 and is a big bodied, inside midfielder. He has had injury issues however, I don't think he is injury prone. If he plays in the midfield (I think he will) in an improving Melbourne side I think he is a real chance of pushing the 100 mark, Oliver did it last season so why can't Brayshaw do it this season? He scored 91, 83 and 57 (86 in Fantasy) last season which shows he can score. From the 2013 Draft Billings and Kelly broke out so I can't see why Brayshaw won't break out this year.

Seedsman: It is now or never this year for Seedsman, with Lever leaving and Smith out there is a vacancy in the backline that needs taking. He has averaged 79 in the past and you would think natural improvement would only improve that. He can easily go around that 80-85 this season if some things go his way but I don't think he has it in him to become a keeper like Brayshaw does.

Thurlow: He was in plenty of sides through last years pre season as he was expected to breakout after his year off through injury. He has gotten some more games in his body and he could easily breakout this season in my opinion but it depends what role his plays with the cats. I feel as though Tuohy may have taken the role they were breeding him for. Would love if I could have some insight.

[Grufflez]

I'll have a 400k type breakout at D4.

And maybe the Heater at D3!

[Peter]

Pearce, Thurlow, Seedsman, Nelson, Bonner etc

[SilverLion]

Birchall, Brayshaw, Seedsman or a rookie depending on structure.

[Ringo]

Interesting discussion here

Couple of thoughts:
Need to weigh up where most points will come from
eg Using a prem 6 mids + rookie for D4 so using my current M6 in Beams 110 + say 55 for rookie = 165.
v
Say Birchall/ Thurlow and Seedsman/JOM  85 + 85 170. need to factor in will one of these be a keeper though saving a trade.

A lot will depend on 2 things the structure you are comfortable with and playing rookies from Rd 1.

[Peter]

Yes, defence rookies is the issue - GWS have Finlayson, Keefe & Cumming, North have Morgan, Freo have Pearce, Pies have Murray, Crows have Doedee. If none of these play, then you have to step up to the guys you mention and drop a mid gun or forward mid-ranger. Decisions, decisions

[ben_020285]

Currently have Pigeon at D4.

[shaker]

At this stage I have a rookie at D4 and as my team sits and cash in bank will have about 335K to spend if I am a rookie short so it's just wait and see.

[SilverLion]

Brayshaw currently.

[Money Shot]

Brayshaw also.

[Huttabito]

Hoping at this stage to get away with O'Shae, but not confident. If need be, I will roll with 4 premium defenders and drop to 5 premium mids instead - not a huge fan of the mid price defenders and would rather take the risk in the forward line .

[Nige]

Currently have Pigeon at D4.

[quinny88]

This and R2 are giving me headaches. Need the pre season games to hurry up

[ubeaut]

Hoping O'Shea or Byrne get the gig at Carlton. McGrath an option just wish he was 50 k cheaper. As good as he is something tells me 80-85 will be his output and will stall in price not quite enough to be a keeper.

[Ringo]

Currently have Hanley at D4 but that may change if 5 defensive rookies start Rd 1.