Riley Bonner

[quinny88]

I am a massive fan of Bonner for the long term, as most XV coaches will know. As a Port man though, I'm not too sure that Broadbent's injury just magically guarantees him uninterrupted gametime early this year as some have suggested. We already have Pittard, Houston, & Hartlett playing the same role even before Broadbent's injury. It might see him handed an opportunity early in the season along with Cannon McKenzie, but he's very likely to still be on the fringes regardless of the injury to Broadbent.

All 3 of Pittard, Hartlett & Houston start before Bonner 100%

With all this talk I might just pick Birch and bench him, Graham Wright basically said he'll be back in the early rounds, will be a major POD too. A Birch/Mirra combo can also be loopholed given the Hawks pay plenty of Sunday games.

Will hurt if the rookie you have to field for those early weeks is scoring 40s though

[tkringle]

I am a massive fan of Bonner for the long term, as most XV coaches will know. As a Port man though, I'm not too sure that Broadbent's injury just magically guarantees him uninterrupted gametime early this year as some have suggested. We already have Pittard, Houston, & Hartlett playing the same role even before Broadbent's injury. It might see him handed an opportunity early in the season along with Cannon McKenzie, but he's very likely to still be on the fringes regardless of the injury to Broadbent.

All 3 of Pittard, Hartlett & Houston start before Bonner 100%

With all this talk I might just pick Birch and bench him, Graham Wright basically said he'll be back in the early rounds, will be a major POD too. A Birch/Mirra combo can also be loopholed given the Hawks pay plenty of Sunday games.

What is the last example of picking a player you didn’t play round 1 but ended up being a good call to pick?

[Gigantor]

I am a massive fan of Bonner for the long term, as most XV coaches will know. As a Port man though, I'm not too sure that Broadbent's injury just magically guarantees him uninterrupted gametime early this year as some have suggested. We already have Pittard, Houston, & Hartlett playing the same role even before Broadbent's injury. It might see him handed an opportunity early in the season along with Cannon McKenzie, but he's very likely to still be on the fringes regardless of the injury to Broadbent.

All 3 of Pittard, Hartlett & Houston start before Bonner 100%

With all this talk I might just pick Birch and bench him, Graham Wright basically said he'll be back in the early rounds, will be a major POD too. A Birch/Mirra combo can also be loopholed given the Hawks pay plenty of Sunday games.

What is the last example of picking a player you didn’t play round 1 but ended up being a good call to pick?

Zorko 2016  :P

[Bully]

I am a massive fan of Bonner for the long term, as most XV coaches will know. As a Port man though, I'm not too sure that Broadbent's injury just magically guarantees him uninterrupted gametime early this year as some have suggested. We already have Pittard, Houston, & Hartlett playing the same role even before Broadbent's injury. It might see him handed an opportunity early in the season along with Cannon McKenzie, but he's very likely to still be on the fringes regardless of the injury to Broadbent.

All 3 of Pittard, Hartlett & Houston start before Bonner 100%

With all this talk I might just pick Birch and bench him, Graham Wright basically said he'll be back in the early rounds, will be a major POD too. A Birch/Mirra combo can also be loopholed given the Hawks pay plenty of Sunday games.

Will hurt if the rookie you have to field for those early weeks is scoring 40s though

It will be two bites of the cherry though, Hawks have a stack of Sunday games. Be the perfect if Murray or Mihocek  gets named along with Mirra, can loop every match from round 2 onwards. Given the defensive rookies are expensive and scarce I'm warming to this strategy. Might even bring in another premo defender like Simpson and play Birch at D5 upon his return.

[Bully]

I am a massive fan of Bonner for the long term, as most XV coaches will know. As a Port man though, I'm not too sure that Broadbent's injury just magically guarantees him uninterrupted gametime early this year as some have suggested. We already have Pittard, Houston, & Hartlett playing the same role even before Broadbent's injury. It might see him handed an opportunity early in the season along with Cannon McKenzie, but he's very likely to still be on the fringes regardless of the injury to Broadbent.

All 3 of Pittard, Hartlett & Houston start before Bonner 100%

With all this talk I might just pick Birch and bench him, Graham Wright basically said he'll be back in the early rounds, will be a major POD too. A Birch/Mirra combo can also be loopholed given the Hawks pay plenty of Sunday games.

What is the last example of picking a player you didn’t play round 1 but ended up being a good call to pick?

Have done it twice with rookies, first was Matt Crouch & the other was Cockatoo. Worked out fine in the first instance, Cocky did well and then got injured.

In dollar terms, Birch/Mirra costs 380k. Think I would rather do that than pay 340k on Coffield & Hibberd who may or may not be regulars.

[Huttabito]

I am a massive fan of Bonner for the long term, as most XV coaches will know. As a Port man though, I'm not too sure that Broadbent's injury just magically guarantees him uninterrupted gametime early this year as some have suggested. We already have Pittard, Houston, & Hartlett playing the same role even before Broadbent's injury. It might see him handed an opportunity early in the season along with Cannon McKenzie, but he's very likely to still be on the fringes regardless of the injury to Broadbent.

All 3 of Pittard, Hartlett & Houston start before Bonner 100%

With all this talk I might just pick Birch and bench him, Graham Wright basically said he'll be back in the early rounds, will be a major POD too. A Birch/Mirra combo can also be loopholed given the Hawks pay plenty of Sunday games.

What is the last example of picking a player you didn’t play round 1 but ended up being a good call to pick?

Zorko 2016  :P

Remember a few smart cookies who locked in a rookie 90 score and bought Zorko in to loophole. Massive FWD POD averaging 110+ from there on out.

[Bully]

The other alternative to Bonner is Bowes, apparently looked good in GC's intra club. Will have to mull over this but might need to creative.

[Jalapeno]

If he is named round 1 he is a 100% lock for me

[tkringle]

I am a massive fan of Bonner for the long term, as most XV coaches will know. As a Port man though, I'm not too sure that Broadbent's injury just magically guarantees him uninterrupted gametime early this year as some have suggested. We already have Pittard, Houston, & Hartlett playing the same role even before Broadbent's injury. It might see him handed an opportunity early in the season along with Cannon McKenzie, but he's very likely to still be on the fringes regardless of the injury to Broadbent.

All 3 of Pittard, Hartlett & Houston start before Bonner 100%

With all this talk I might just pick Birch and bench him, Graham Wright basically said he'll be back in the early rounds, will be a major POD too. A Birch/Mirra combo can also be loopholed given the Hawks pay plenty of Sunday games.

What is the last example of picking a player you didn’t play round 1 but ended up being a good call to pick?

Zorko 2016  :P

Remember a few smart cookies who locked in a rookie 90 score and bought Zorko in to loophole. Massive FWD POD averaging 110+ from there on out.

Ahh yes, I now remember not following and missing out on that strategy. Was a masterstroke by some

[Marcos83]

80 average guaranteed at 250k, what in the hell.
Just look at the kids consistency.

Lock if R1 named.

[batt]

Biggest criticism I've read is that he's a pretty poor defender.

Think I'm more interested in Sam Wright who's shown he can average 75 and is cheaper.

[quinny88]

80 average guaranteed at 250k, what in the hell.
Just look at the kids consistency.

Lock if R1 named.

Don't know how you could garuntee that from someone that's played 3 games but hey I'll be keeping a close on him

[stevolen23]

bonner is definitely worth looking at after ports bye. Excellent game against freo

[fanTCfool]

bonner is definitely worth looking at after ports bye. Excellent game against freo

Will be too late by then, gotta grab him ahead of Round 3 if you're getting him - worry about covering him over the bye later.

[Frankfaust]

bonner is definitely worth looking at after ports bye. Excellent game against freo

Will be too late by then, gotta grab him ahead of Round 3 if you're getting him - worry about covering him over the bye later.

Thinking Byrne to Bonner next week. Sound reasonable?