2019 Rookies

[Nige]

For what it's worth, I saw it mentioned somewhere on Facebook, obviously not the best source though.

However, I later found an article that said:

Hinkley could give three recent draftees their AFL starts â€" first-round calls Zak Butters, Connor Rozee and Xavier Duursma â€" at the MCG in the same way he did with current co-captain Ollie Wines and the now departed Jake Neade and Kane Mitchell in Round 1, 2013.

The Power has 2016 second-round draftee Willem Drew also primed for his AFL start after strong pre-season performances.

The Power also will give West Coast premiership ruckman Scott Lycett and Hawthorn recruit Ryan Burton their starts in Port Adelaide colours on Saturday week.

[RaisyDaisy]

^ That just sounds like whoever wrote that's opinion

Hinkley hasn't confirmed anyone, except for Butters based off what he said

[RaisyDaisy]

So what rookies are we thinking should be good to go Round 1 now? The time for place holders to actually be starters is near, so how many guys per line do we have?

DEF: Collins, Scrimshaw, Clark, Duursma, Burgess, McKay

I think they're the 6 likely to play Round 1. Don't rate McKay at all for SC so he's not even an option for me. Burgess not great but DPP is handy so happy for him to be my D8 and I've spoken to a few Dee's supporters and they all think Hore isn't starting R1.

That leaves 5, and even Scrimshaw/Clark I'm not 100% start, just hopeful more than anything

MID: Walsh, Cousins, LDU, Butters, Hately/Caldwell, Constable, Hind, Scott, Atkins, Gibbons

I reckon Bewley and Hayes are doubtful and even if named not sure I'd start either of them. Hind doesn't look like a great scorer either but might need to be selected if some of the others don't actually get picked

Constable, 1 of Scott/Hind, Atkins and Gibbons could possibly be the only decent looking cheap mid rookies come Round 1

FWD: Setterfield, Drew, Balta, Parker and Petruccelle seem like the only 5 at this stage

I believe Petruccelle and Parker will both get a good run at it providing they don't completely shower the bed, but I still wouldn't want either of them on field

Setterfield and Drew look good for on field positions

Balta is the mystery man. Looks decent, but all of Lynch, Caddy and Grigg to return could see him pushed out of the 22 a few rounds in and that's exactly what we don't want to get caught with. I know Bully is keen on him, and Balta is flexible, but who else is going to make way for those guys?

Parker Petruccelle bench, with Setterfield Drew on field. I cannot figure out whether I need 4 prem forwards, or can I get away with 3 and rely on Balta?

That's my current thoughts on all likely rookies. Would love to get others thoughts on who they think we can comfortably place in our sides now, especially regarding def and fwd

[LaHug]

Burgess definitely back into the equation now if we decide to downgrade Roberton to Moore

[jfitty]

Is Blakey a chance for round 1? He's the only other one I'm considering in the forward line other than the ones mentioned

[RaisyDaisy]

Is Blakey a chance for round 1? He's the only other one I'm considering in the forward line other than the ones mentioned

He's a chance - I just left him out because there's no chance I'm paying that much for him. Don't expect him to score well for that price

[sammy123]

Is Blakey a chance for round 1? He's the only other one I'm considering in the forward line other than the ones mentioned

He'll play buy scoring will be low. Buddy should line up round one and all swans do is kick to him

[Ringo]

For anyone considering Rankine he is unlikely for Rd 1 due to injury suffered in JLT.

[kilbluff1985]

im shaving burgess on bench over balta good dpp with moore

[frenzy]

im shaving burgess on bench over balta good dpp with moore

bac sac and crac

[js19]

Worth a look:
https://twitter.com/damion23/status/1105040709793439745?s=21

[Bully]

Worth a look:
https://twitter.com/damion23/status/1105040709793439745?s=21

I have to disagree with Balta being a place holder for Lynch, he's effectively Richmond's second ruck, can't see anyone else being up for the job. Aside from that Lynch is firming for round 1.

[RaisyDaisy]

Worth a look:
https://twitter.com/damion23/status/1105040709793439745?s=21

He reckons there is 27 likely to debut Round 1, but I would argue several of them are not a good chance at all like he thinks they are. Point is, it's all just opinion at this stage and we'll find out next week :)

As for Balta, he might play Round 1, but the worry is Caddy/Grigg etc returning, and whether or not he makes way because regardless of his flexibility he'd have to be right near the front of the line in terms of who is first to make way

[Bully]

Worth a look:
https://twitter.com/damion23/status/1105040709793439745?s=21

He reckons there is 27 likely to debut Round 1, but I would argue several of them are not a good chance at all like he thinks they are. Point is, it's all just opinion at this stage and we'll find out next week :)

As for Balta, he might play Round 1, but the worry is Caddy/Grigg etc returning, and whether or not he makes way because regardless of his flexibility he'd have to be right near the front of the line in terms of who is first to make way

Poor form won't save him but I'm picking him because he has excellent scoring potential & there's the issue of the ruck. If he gets dropped then so be it, just have to go on gut instincts.

[RaisyDaisy]

Worth a look:
https://twitter.com/damion23/status/1105040709793439745?s=21

He reckons there is 27 likely to debut Round 1, but I would argue several of them are not a good chance at all like he thinks they are. Point is, it's all just opinion at this stage and we'll find out next week :)

As for Balta, he might play Round 1, but the worry is Caddy/Grigg etc returning, and whether or not he makes way because regardless of his flexibility he'd have to be right near the front of the line in terms of who is first to make way

Poor form won't save him but I'm picking him because he has excellent scoring potential & there's the issue of the ruck. If he gets dropped then so be it, just have to go on gut instincts.

It's a call to make next week

For now, I have Petruccelle, Balta and Parker vying for my 2 bench spots - I think that makes sense - not going to rely on fielding any of them for various reasons (scoring for Pet and Parker, JS for Balta) so I'll just check out teams next week an dump 1 of those 3