Hibberd

[Hogan17]

The not taking kickouts in itself is a major concern. Too many concerns for Hibberd for mine so he is out for Bonner and Rayner upgraded to Bundy or Taranto.

[Adamant]

Not sure why anyone would spend 540k on a defender coming off a season yielding numbers that are ridiculously hard to maintain for a rebounder, only to lose the faith after two scores in the 70s.

The argument that he's not taking the kickouts anymore is also a bit ironic considering people are going to Shaw. Wasn't Finlayson taking the kickouts the reason why people didn't pick him in the first place?

[Southstorm]

I'd probably swap him this week if I didn't have bigger problems, but he gets a week's reprieve from me at the moment. Even if he loses $40k, can still swap him for Simmo next week

[RaisyDaisy]

Not sure why anyone would spend 540k on a defender coming off a season yielding numbers that are ridiculously hard to maintain for a rebounder, only to lose the faith after two scores in the 70s.

The argument that he's not taking the kickouts anymore is also a bit ironic considering people are going to Shaw. Wasn't Finlayson taking the kickouts the reason why people didn't pick him in the first place?

The only reason I picked Hibberd was because it was between him and Simpson (who I had for ages)

Laird, Hibberd and Simpson were the only 3 prems I liked, but now that I have Sicily and Bonner who can do the job behind Laird that's why I'm personally moving him on

It's basically a structural thing for me. I can now get another forward prem (getting those rookies off field) or upgrade Arma if he doesn't improve.

[Huttabito]

Melbourne have posted a full article: http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-04-06/frosts-return-to-freeup-hibberd

“With Frosty back this week, it might free me up a bit, which will allow me to use my run and carry, as it’s probably my biggest strength,” he said.

“I don’t think I’ve been horrible so far this year, but I don’t think I’ve been shooting the lights down either.

“Hopefully I can just keep building and the more match fitness I get, the better form I’ll get into. The more matches I play, the better I’ll be.”

Still, Hibberd said he didn’t mind playing a deeper, one-on-one role, if the team needed it.

“It’s a little bit of an adjustment, but it’s nothing I haven’t done before,” he said.

[enzedder]

That article changes everything for me. Was set to trade but if he plays the high rebounding role the points will come.
The reason Roberton was a good pick last year was because Carlisle and Brown freed him up to be the +1. If Frosts inclusion does that for Hibberd he will increase his possession count and the 70s will become 90s or 100s. He's only had 20 possies in both of the 2 games so far....not good for his SC scoring.
If by chance Hibberd goes 70 odd again and Shaw scores 110 again I can still do that trade next week. Might nett me only 30k for the coffers as opposed to 87k if I do it this week. All things considered I will try and save the trade. Will reassess next week, but I'm determined not carry him if he keeps failing to deliver.

[Samsturmfels]

are we sure frost wont be playing in the fwd line though? considering hes named there and hogan only tall forward

[Ringo]

are we sure frost wont be playing in the fwd line though? considering hes named there and hogan only tall forward

Since when do players play where they are named?   ;)

[StuL]

I bet he gets 120 tomorrow but I bit the bullet and flicked him. Only one ton in his career v North. Should pump out another 70 something which would def have been terminal but wouldn't be surprised if he raises the bat too.

[MontyJnr]

I'm still trading him, but it's more about how well Shaw is doing.

The cash gained from a downgrade to a potential (likely even) top 6 defender sets up another attractive upgrade for me.

[ubeaut]

Melbourne have posted a full article: http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-04-06/frosts-return-to-freeup-hibberd

“With Frosty back this week, it might free me up a bit, which will allow me to use my run and carry, as it’s probably my biggest strength,” he said.

“I don’t think I’ve been horrible so far this year, but I don’t think I’ve been shooting the lights down either.

“Hopefully I can just keep building and the more match fitness I get, the better form I’ll get into. The more matches I play, the better I’ll be.”

Still, Hibberd said he didn’t mind playing a deeper, one-on-one role, if the team needed it.

“It’s a little bit of an adjustment, but it’s nothing I haven’t done before,” he said.

I so wish I hadn't read this. Or at least ignored it. I decided to give him another chance based off this instead of my planned rage trade to Simmo.
It's total bull. Lever is being freed up and Hibberd is doing SFA.
2 handballs in a quarter of footy? Flower me.

[tkringle]

Lift Hibberd, LIFT!

[Southstorm]

Melbourne have posted a full article: http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/2018-04-06/frosts-return-to-freeup-hibberd

“With Frosty back this week, it might free me up a bit, which will allow me to use my run and carry, as it’s probably my biggest strength,” he said.

“I don’t think I’ve been horrible so far this year, but I don’t think I’ve been shooting the lights down either.

“Hopefully I can just keep building and the more match fitness I get, the better form I’ll get into. The more matches I play, the better I’ll be.”

Still, Hibberd said he didn’t mind playing a deeper, one-on-one role, if the team needed it.

“It’s a little bit of an adjustment, but it’s nothing I haven’t done before,” he said.

I so wish I hadn't read this. Or at least ignored it. I decided to give him another chance based off this instead of my planned rage trade to Simmo.
It's total bull. Lever is being freed up and Hibberd is doing SFA.
2 handballs in a quarter of footy? Flower me.

Lever is trying his hand at butchery as well today by the looks. About as accurate as a drunk pissing behind a dumpster.

[GoLions]

Gun

[walloo44]

Just not finding enough footy for mine. Was better than this at half time last week and lack of footy cost him again. Not sold unless he can find more ball