2019 Rookies

[Ricochet]

ZClarke could be a fair chance for early games now with Daniher out for 6 weeks as well

That would surely just firm McKernan's spot as a forward and pinch hitter though, right? I don't think Clarke's a capable forward...?

Clarke spent a fair chunk of his career at Freo as a fwd/2nd ruck to Sandi. He's not useless down there

[LaHug]

Are people still picking Hately in addition to Walsh/Cousins/Butters as the expensive mid rookies? Tonned up in JLT1 but didn’t fare that well in JLT2.

I didn't even think people could afford Walsh/Cousins/Butters. That's three pricey rookies already. I wouldn't get Hately on top of that as well. Probably just Walsh and Butters for me and, right now, I can't afford Butters :/

[tommy10]

Are people still picking Hately in addition to Walsh/Cousins/Butters as the expensive mid rookies? Tonned up in JLT1 but didn’t fare that well in JLT2.

I didn't even think people could afford Walsh/Cousins/Butters. That's three pricey rookies already. I wouldn't get Hately on top of that as well. Probably just Walsh and Butters for me and, right now, I can't afford Butters :/

I don’t have Cousins, but have Walsh and Butters. Have Hately in my side atm, but have enough cash to go to Cousins. Not sure I’ll do it as it a lot to spend on rookies.

[GoLions]

Are people still picking Hately in addition to Walsh/Cousins/Butters as the expensive mid rookies? Tonned up in JLT1 but didn’t fare that well in JLT2.

I didn't even think people could afford Walsh/Cousins/Butters. That's three pricey rookies already. I wouldn't get Hately on top of that as well. Probably just Walsh and Butters for me and, right now, I can't afford Butters :/

I don’t have Cousins, but have Walsh and Butters. Have Hately in my side atm, but have enough cash to go to Cousins. Not sure I’ll do it as it a lot to spend on rookies.

I'm rocking the Walsh/Butters/Hately combo atm. Ultimately depends on who is actually named rd1 though.

[sammy123]

Are people still picking Hately in addition to Walsh/Cousins/Butters as the expensive mid rookies? Tonned up in JLT1 but didn’t fare that well in JLT2.

I didn't even think people could afford Walsh/Cousins/Butters. That's three pricey rookies already. I wouldn't get Hately on top of that as well. Probably just Walsh and Butters for me and, right now, I can't afford Butters :/

I don’t have Cousins, but have Walsh and Butters. Have Hately in my side atm, but have enough cash to go to Cousins. Not sure I’ll do it as it a lot to spend on rookies.

I'm rocking the Walsh/Butters/Hately combo atm. Ultimately depends on who is actually named rd1 though.

Just butters and walsh for me atm. Ad their my m7 and 8

[kilbluff1985]

Jonathon Marsh  been added now is 163k

[bkimm32]

Jonathon Marsh  been added now is 163k

Touch expensive imo...? hard to fit him in with Collins, Ridley, Scrimshaw and Duursma being better options. Especially with no real gauge of pre-season form.

Might be a decent downgrade if he doesn't crack the side for a few weeks (doubt he will be a round 1 start regardless)

[kilbluff1985]

Jonathon Marsh  been added now is 163k

Touch expensive imo...? hard to fit him in with Collins, Ridley, Scrimshaw and Duursma being better options. Especially with no real gauge of pre-season form.

Might be a decent downgrade if he doesn't crack the side for a few weeks (doubt he will be a round 1 start regardless)

he might with Brown suspended rnd 1

[RaisyDaisy]

Marsh is a nice backup option just in case someone like Scrimshaw doesn't get named - allows me to keep my structure in place

Wouldn't be changing my structure and going even lighter because of him though - just a handy backup option

[Ricochet]

Melb have added 23-year-old VFL player Jay Lockhart through the pre-season SSP.

[enzedder]

Saints have added Sam Rowe.... but 17 games in 2018 means forgetaboudid...he's no rookie.
Clarke though may get his chance with Daniher out for 6...McKernan should be the one that benefits most though one would think.

[Koop]

Melb have added 23-year-old VFL player Jay Lockhart through the pre-season SSP.

Jay Lockhart VFL 2018 stats per game

10.1 kicks (60.59% effective)
6.1 handballs (85.95% effective)
16.2 disposals
3 marks (.3 contested)
4.2 tackles
0.5 goals
1.15 FF
1.3 FA

Notes: Sub 180cm, ferocious attack on ball & runs all day. Has good goal sense. Very up & down on the stats sheet, really needs consistency.


Jonothan Marsh WAFL 2018 stats per game (uninjured)

12.9 kicks
5.4 handballs
18.3 disposals
6.4 marks
2.6 tackles
0.7 FF
0.9 FA

Notes: Can play either as an agile third tall or rebounding defender. Possesses extremely freakish pace & agility for a 190cm+ player. Played 10 games for Collingwood in 2016 as a third tall & averaged 60. Has had issues over decision-making in the past.

Sam Fletcher (GC) TAC Cup 2018 stats per game (uninjured)

10.6 kicks (50.94% effective)
14.5 handballs (71.72% effective)
25.1 disposals (53.73% contested)
3.7 marks
7.3 tackles
5.4 clearances (inj game incl.)
3.3 I50 (inj game incl.)
1.2 FF
1 FA

Notes: Inside accumulator who had an interrupted top-age year with injury. Hard at the contest operator who gets first use of the ball. Has some efficiency queries but is a nice size for modern day footballer (188cm).

[RaisyDaisy]

Just talking purely mids in this case

I don't think we will have much trouble getting 3 cheap guys to fill out the bench. Constable, Atkins, Gibbons, Scott, Hind are all a good chance

What I'm trying to make a decision on is the pricier guys

What if all of Walsh, Butters, Caldwell/Hately line up

Part of me thinks don't bother, just grab Walsh and the cheapies, but the other part is wondering if I should grab the like of Butters/Caldwell/Hately

It means I go lighter in the mids, and in turn deeper on other lines, but if there's enough rookies on all 3 lines then I'm going to need to prioritise and make a call on which ones take precedent over others etc

Tough decisions ahead

[Ringo]

Just updating the signings under SSP and SC Prices:

DEMONS: Jay Lockhart,102,400 MID/DEF
SAINTS: Johnathon Marsh,163,100 DEF
SAINTS: Sam Rowe, 270,800 DEF
HAWKS: Ned Reeves,102,400 RUC
GCS: Sam Fletcher, 102,400 MID

[quinny88]

That's  a shame about Marsh's price. Would be a lock at 102k