Which 3 forwards

[Woppa15]

I’ve narrowed it down to 3 of these 4 as my starting Forward Premos. Can’t seem to seperate them. Only standout I can really see is Heeney has had an interrupted preseason, but he did last year and still managed to avg almost 98.....

[Money Shot]

Heeney/Billings >>>>> McLean>Menegola

Lock in Heeney and Billings as they are the most rock solid chances of being a top 5 forward.

Menegola has shown a fair bit in his games but I don't like the idea paying 550k for someone who has played 30 games.

McLean killed the end of last season but again doesn't really have the run on the boards but he is a sneaky pod and a good chance of going 90+ and at 80k less I would be inclined to go with him.

(only voted for Heeney and Billings though as I can't really split the other two apart from price)

[Huttabito]

Heeney/Billings > McLean > Menagola

Last year:
- When Menagola, Dangerfield, J.Selwood, Duncan and S.Selwood played together (7 games total), Menagola averaged 90.7.
- When only one of them were missing, Menagola averaged 106.1 from 12 games.
- When it was either Dangerfield/J.Selwood missing, he averaged 119.2 from 5 games.

I reckon with the inclusion of Ablett, it's just to many points to go around and Menagloa will be the one who drops off. The rd14 bye is a killer and pushed him to the least favorite of the lot for me.

[Mantis]

Agree with the above comments I also only voted for just Heeney and Billings. I would consider Greene, Gray and Walters over both McLean and Menegola. There is no doubting Greene's scoring its just his discipline but for me not gonna pass on a player based on the likelihood for suspension.

Interesting forward options this year, Dal is also interesting depending on role.

[Ringo]

Only voted for Heeney and Billings who I see as top 5/10 forwards. Others may scarpe in but you have others that will probably be top 10 eg Franklin who is always up there but a rollercoaster ride. 
Forwards really a lottery this year.

[BB67th]

Menegola probably has his scoring hurt with the addition of Ablett, but with the players to choose from this year, he could still end up in the top 10 forwards.

Probably not one to start with with that price tag, but maybe someone to look at as a POD upgrade target when his price comes down mid season.

[quinny88]

Does anyone actually know what the go is with Heeney? Is he still injured?

[djfloorboy]

I concede that Billings/Heeney combo is solid, but now becoming a bit vanilla for mine.   Am weighing up Boak/Lynch (Adel) vs Heeney/Barlow as my 6 premo mids mean I am taking Robbo as my F3. 

The thoughts on the former being on the back of both Port and Crows increasing their midfield attack and, in theory, these guys will get increased numbers. 

I'm not suggesting Swans are lacking the mids to provide the same production the forwards - although recent comments on Hannebury are worrying.  And I won't discuss the Suns mids given the bye headache that, in my mind, overrides the argument. But as PODs and potential I'm on the fence for each option.

Thoughts?

[Bully]

I concede that Billings/Heeney combo is solid, but now becoming a bit vanilla for mine.   Am weighing up Boak/Lynch (Adel) vs Heeney/Barlow as my 6 premo mids mean I am taking Robbo as my F3. 

The thoughts on the former being on the back of both Port and Crows increasing their midfield attack and, in theory, these guys will get increased numbers. 

I'm not suggesting Swans are lacking the mids to provide the same production the forwards - although recent comments on Hannebury are worrying.  And I won't discuss the Suns mids given the bye headache that, in my mind, overrides the argument. But as PODs and potential I'm on the fence for each option.

Thoughts?

I like Boak, don't like Barlow. I think Boak can hit 90 again with potential to hit 100. His form from round 15 last year was solid, only 1 score under 80 which is perfect for a forward.

[djfloorboy]

Thanks for this Bully.

I should have also mentioned that while it's understood Boak has the same disgusting R9 bye as the Suns, it is their mids (IMO) who will struggle to feed their forwards adequate possession. Including some thoughts that Hall may go big in Ablett's absence.

[quinny88]

I concede that Billings/Heeney combo is solid, but now becoming a bit vanilla for mine.   Am weighing up Boak/Lynch (Adel) vs Heeney/Barlow as my 6 premo mids mean I am taking Robbo as my F3. 

The thoughts on the former being on the back of both Port and Crows increasing their midfield attack and, in theory, these guys will get increased numbers. 

I'm not suggesting Swans are lacking the mids to provide the same production the forwards - although recent comments on Hannebury are worrying.  And I won't discuss the Suns mids given the bye headache that, in my mind, overrides the argument. But as PODs and potential I'm on the fence for each option.

Thoughts?

I like Boak, don't like Barlow. I think Boak can hit 90 again with potential to hit 100. His form from round 15 last year was solid, only 1 score under 80 which is perfect for a forward.

Why not Barlow? His numbers as a mid are rock solid and you would think with Gaz gone he moves back there

[Bully]

I concede that Billings/Heeney combo is solid, but now becoming a bit vanilla for mine.   Am weighing up Boak/Lynch (Adel) vs Heeney/Barlow as my 6 premo mids mean I am taking Robbo as my F3. 

The thoughts on the former being on the back of both Port and Crows increasing their midfield attack and, in theory, these guys will get increased numbers. 

I'm not suggesting Swans are lacking the mids to provide the same production the forwards - although recent comments on Hannebury are worrying.  And I won't discuss the Suns mids given the bye headache that, in my mind, overrides the argument. But as PODs and potential I'm on the fence for each option.

Thoughts?

I like Boak, don't like Barlow. I think Boak can hit 90 again with potential to hit 100. His form from round 15 last year was solid, only 1 score under 80 which is perfect for a forward.

Why not Barlow? His numbers as a mid are rock solid and you would think with Gaz gone he moves back there

No tons in his last 7 games indicates he's on the decline, Gaz out but guys like Hanley & Wigg to fill the void. Then there's Brodie who plays a similar game to Barlow, I suspect they'll be trying to get games into the young guns.

[quinny88]

I concede that Billings/Heeney combo is solid, but now becoming a bit vanilla for mine.   Am weighing up Boak/Lynch (Adel) vs Heeney/Barlow as my 6 premo mids mean I am taking Robbo as my F3. 

The thoughts on the former being on the back of both Port and Crows increasing their midfield attack and, in theory, these guys will get increased numbers. 

I'm not suggesting Swans are lacking the mids to provide the same production the forwards - although recent comments on Hannebury are worrying.  And I won't discuss the Suns mids given the bye headache that, in my mind, overrides the argument. But as PODs and potential I'm on the fence for each option.

Thoughts?

I like Boak, don't like Barlow. I think Boak can hit 90 again with potential to hit 100. His form from round 15 last year was solid, only 1 score under 80 which is perfect for a forward.

Why not Barlow? His numbers as a mid are rock solid and you would think with Gaz gone he moves back there

No tons in his last 7 games indicates he's on the decline, Gaz out but guys like Hanley & Wigg to fill the void. Then there's Brodie who plays a similar game to Barlow, I suspect they'll be trying to get games into the young guns.

You could be right but I would have thought they'd want an experienced guy in there too.
He's also having a great pre season and won time trials etc so I'm keeping a keen eye on him

[ando_10]

menegola is the biggest trap in years with GAJ now there he will not anywhere near scoring well enough to what he is priced at.

[Bully]

Some interesting selections in the forward line this year, shocked to see who is at the top based on ownership.

40% - Heeney
22% - Petracca
20% - Stringer
18% - Christensen
16% - Gray
15% - Dahlhaus
14% - Billings
13% - Greene
11% - Franklin
10% - Walters
10% - C.Rioli
9% - Menegola
9% - D.Smith
8% - Deledio
8% - Sicily

Most shocked about Stringer & Petracca, I realise they're cheap but they will be hard to shift if they bomb in the first few rounds. A lot with Gray too so problems in round 10 looming. Reckon this line will be a weakness for may.