Player X vs Player Y - 2019

[Bully]

Roberton and Ridley vs Mills and Burgess with Scrimshaw coming on field.

Robertson’s health issues causing the re-think. Was willing to give Ridley a go and downgrade if he failed.

Would go Mills easily but Burgess is the question mark even though his DEF/FWD could come in handy sitting on the bench. Any reason why he only scored 15 in 86% playing time in JLT 2?

Well yeah that’s not good hey. Maybe should go Hore instead.

I'm keeping Burgess if he plays because I have Moore up front so I can take advantage of their DPP's. He can be a slow burner and still serve his purpose well.

I he gets dropped could be handy as a floating donut too.

[Wanderer]

Roberton and Ridley vs Mills and Burgess with Scrimshaw coming on field.

Robertson’s health issues causing the re-think. Was willing to give Ridley a go and downgrade if he failed.

Would go Mills easily but Burgess is the question mark even though his DEF/FWD could come in handy sitting on the bench. Any reason why he only scored 15 in 86% playing time in JLT 2?

Well yeah that’s not good hey. Maybe should go Hore instead.

I'm keeping Burgess if he plays because I have Moore up front so I can take advantage of their DPP's. He can be a slow burner and still serve his purpose well.

I he gets dropped could be handy as a floating donut too.

Yes, and you would think he would get some games throughout the season in that Suns team. Also, the DPP could come in handy during bye rounds.

[Wanderer]

Dusty (currently my M5) vs M.Crouch vs Zerrett

[Bully]

Dusty (currently my M5) vs M.Crouch vs Zerrett

I've gone with Crouch but Dusty is still a sound selection, the deciding factor was their standard deviation, Dusty had 12 games under the ton last year which means he'll still be cheap down the track.

[Wanderer]

Dusty (currently my M5) vs M.Crouch vs Zerrett

I've gone with Crouch but Dusty is still a sound selection, the deciding factor was their standard deviation, Dusty had 12 games under the ton last year which means he'll still be cheap down the track.

Crouch seems the safest bet, but I keep thinking how the new rules could benefit Dusty both when he plays mid because he is a clearance machine and when the ball is kicked forward to him in a one on one contest. Imagine Dusty being able to use his hands in the back in a one on one contest now to hold off his opponent, especially when the ball comes out of the centre bounce into an open forward line.

[Bully]

Dusty (currently my M5) vs M.Crouch vs Zerrett

I've gone with Crouch but Dusty is still a sound selection, the deciding factor was their standard deviation, Dusty had 12 games under the ton last year which means he'll still be cheap down the track.

Crouch seems the safest bet, but I keep thinking how the new rules could benefit Dusty both when he plays mid because he is a clearance machine and when the ball is kicked forward to him in a one on one contest. Imagine Dusty being able to use his hands in the back in a one on one contest now to hold off his opponent, especially when the ball comes out of the centre bounce into an open forward line.

The other factor to consider is Caddy is still a long way off so Dusty may spend more time forward in the first month or so. Think it might be better to bring him in down the track.

[_wato]

Dusty (currently my M5) vs M.Crouch vs Zerrett

I've gone with Crouch but Dusty is still a sound selection, the deciding factor was their standard deviation, Dusty had 12 games under the ton last year which means he'll still be cheap down the track.

Crouch seems the safest bet, but I keep thinking how the new rules could benefit Dusty both when he plays mid because he is a clearance machine and when the ball is kicked forward to him in a one on one contest. Imagine Dusty being able to use his hands in the back in a one on one contest now to hold off his opponent, especially when the ball comes out of the centre bounce into an open forward line.

The other factor to consider is Caddy is still a long way off so Dusty may spend more time forward in the first month or so. Think it might be better to bring him in down the track.

IMO Lynch solves a lot of issues himself. No need for Dusty to spend as much time forward as he did last year. JRoo, Lynch, Edwards, Rioli, Butler, Higgins, Mav Weller, and even Balta down there. Easily enough to kick a winning score.
Don't get me wrong he'll play down there as it is a huge luxury but his minutes will be predominately midfield. JLT was the perfect example and Lynch wasn't even in. Did his best work around the ball.

[Wanderer]

Dusty (currently my M5) vs M.Crouch vs Zerrett

I've gone with Crouch but Dusty is still a sound selection, the deciding factor was their standard deviation, Dusty had 12 games under the ton last year which means he'll still be cheap down the track.

Crouch seems the safest bet, but I keep thinking how the new rules could benefit Dusty both when he plays mid because he is a clearance machine and when the ball is kicked forward to him in a one on one contest. Imagine Dusty being able to use his hands in the back in a one on one contest now to hold off his opponent, especially when the ball comes out of the centre bounce into an open forward line.

The other factor to consider is Caddy is still a long way off so Dusty may spend more time forward in the first month or so. Think it might be better to bring him in down the track.

IMO Lynch solves a lot of issues himself. No need for Dusty to spend as much time forward as he did last year. JRoo, Lynch, Edwards, Rioli, Butler, Higgins, Mav Weller, and even Balta down there. Easily enough to kick a winning score.
Don't get me wrong he'll play down there as it is a huge luxury but his minutes will be predominately midfield. JLT was the perfect example and Lynch wasn't even in. Did his best work around the ball.

Ok, so there are good arguments for both Dusty and M.Crouch. How about if you had the extra 20-30k to get Coniglio, do you think Conigs will outscore Dusty and M.Crouch?

[_wato]

Crouch > Dusty = Cogs IMO

[LaHug]

Downgrade...
Hurn to Ryan/Andrews/other under $501k
Cogs to Dusty/Pendles/other cheaper
Roberton to Ridley/Collins/Scrimshaw

OR

Just keep Hind/Gibbons as M10/M11 and miss out on Butters?

[tommy10]

Downgrade...
Hurn to Ryan/Andrews/other under $501k
Cogs to Dusty/Pendles/other cheaper
Roberton to Ridley/Collins/Scrimshaw

OR

Just keep Hind/Gibbons as M10/M11 and miss out on Butters?

Can u do just Roberton to Collins and get Butters?

[LaHug]

Downgrade...
Hurn to Ryan/Andrews/other under $501k
Cogs to Dusty/Pendles/other cheaper
Roberton to Ridley/Collins/Scrimshaw

OR

Just keep Hind/Gibbons as M10/M11 and miss out on Butters?

Can u do just Roberton to Collins and get Butters?

Sorry, the three were all options. So I only need to downgrade one of Hurn, Cogs, or Robbo. So yes, I could do that, but I think Roberton's cash gen and scoring are both much better than Butters so I'm very hesitant.

[Ringo]

Downgrade...
Hurn to Ryan/Andrews/other under $501k
Cogs to Dusty/Pendles/other cheaper
Roberton to Ridley/Collins/Scrimshaw

OR

Just keep Hind/Gibbons as M10/M11 and miss out on Butters?

Can u do just Roberton to Collins and get Butters?

Sorry, the three were all options. So I only need to downgrade one of Hurn, Cogs, or Robbo. So yes, I could do that, but I think Roberton's cash gen and scoring are both much better than Butters so I'm very hesitant.

Have you caught up with the news Roberton is sitting out 2019

[LaHug]

Downgrade...
Hurn to Ryan/Andrews/other under $501k
Cogs to Dusty/Pendles/other cheaper
Roberton to Ridley/Collins/Scrimshaw

OR

Just keep Hind/Gibbons as M10/M11 and miss out on Butters?

Can u do just Roberton to Collins and get Butters?

Sorry, the three were all options. So I only need to downgrade one of Hurn, Cogs, or Robbo. So yes, I could do that, but I think Roberton's cash gen and scoring are both much better than Butters so I'm very hesitant.

Have you caught up with the news Roberton is sitting out 2019

Yeah I have now. Gone Robbo to Collins, upgraded Hore to Scrimshaw (good idea?), Hind to Butters, and Gibbons to Atkins (good idea?). Still have cash left over too.

[Wanderer]

Downgrade...
Hurn to Ryan/Andrews/other under $501k
Cogs to Dusty/Pendles/other cheaper
Roberton to Ridley/Collins/Scrimshaw

OR

Just keep Hind/Gibbons as M10/M11 and miss out on Butters?

Can u do just Roberton to Collins and get Butters?

Sorry, the three were all options. So I only need to downgrade one of Hurn, Cogs, or Robbo. So yes, I could do that, but I think Roberton's cash gen and scoring are both much better than Butters so I'm very hesitant.

Have you caught up with the news Roberton is sitting out 2019

Yeah I have now. Gone Robbo to Collins, upgraded Hore to Scrimshaw (good idea?), Hind to Butters, and Gibbons to Atkins (good idea?). Still have cash left over too.

Sound strategy. Improves the strength of your rookies.