Points of Difference (POD's)

[RaisyDaisy]

I know people like to keep their POD's close to their chest, but with still so much time to pass before now and Round 1, a lot can still happen and thoughts will change, so who are some of the POD's you're looking at?

Callan Ward is an interesting one. Shiel, Griff, Scully all gone and Ward is a proven 105 mid with a 112 season to his name too. Tough as nails and doesn't miss many games. Seriously looking at him as a true POD

I said somewhere recently that Titch and Sicily would be the only Hawks I'd consider, but Wingard having DPP and just 480k is also on my radar to start, especially if I stack my forward line (He'd be my F4). Proven he can go 90+, and entering his prime age wise. With Titch out, he could spend a lot of time in the guts, and as seen last year when he played more mid time for Port he was regularly tonning up. Might not be a huge POD, but I still expect his ownership to be under 10%

And thirdly, Connor Blakely/Luke Ryan. Ryan was very good last year and a great POD for me, but he finished the year off poorly which saw his average drop from 96+ to 90. With the departure of Neale it's sounding like Blakely will be moving to into the mids on more of a full time basis, which should result in an increase in points and he could have his first 90+ season

That's a few of the POD's I am looking at so far. What do you think? And who are you looking at and why?

[Bill Manspeaker]

[quinny88]

These new kick in rules are really gonna change scoring for backman that take the kick ins. Jayden Short and Alex Witherden could become serious scorers and I've considered both.

No pods in the midfield or ruck that I would seriously consider but there are plenty that could be top 10 scorers. Sloane always tempts me.

Forward there are a lot I'm considering. Kennedy, Lynch, Gresham, Billings. Going 4 deep in the forwards is gonna mean atleast one Pod player

[bowyanger]

PODs are the best thing about the planning IMO...I look at those that have had a full preseason as number 1 consideration. I don't get tooo caught up in the "will they be a keeper" mentality as teams change so much through form or injury.
My main goal is to increase PPG - the more the better...Im always reluctant to pay top dollar but for a captain and captain loophole you have to at least have 2 of the best top 5 performers from last year

Last year I started with Cogs, Acres, Taranto, Lambert, Duggan , Jacobs, Mills ....I even had Brodie Grundy in my side but chopped him the night before lockout which was the worst thing I did all year.

I don't have SC Gold so I don't know prices or positions yet but Im looking at Boak if he is a fwd. Not captain anymore, has had a full pre season, I also think he has a slight advantage over many others with the home ground factor

Witts is big, a prime age and a safe bet to score decently and possibly increase output.....to say he doesnt have the cattle to give it to could have also  been said about 211 and Goldy a few years ago...I don't buy into that excuse.

Parker is a proven gun and is healthy...Hanners leaving, Heeney and Mills coming through for a chop out - potentially can increase his PPG this year

McGrath from the Dons...a smooth mover with a solid pre season....class is class and he has it....can be a safe bet for decent scores and improving output...I don't know if he is a back or not but if he is Im on

Parish is in no mans land, Ill be watching his pre season closely

Hibberd is a bit of a forgotten stalwart - I think he can get back to his best this year, has a clean pre season...will be playing in a team full of confidence, confidence = better performances

The Bont is A Grade, a little up and down last year and he would know that. I would assume he will be cheaper this year but has potential to be one of the best scorers in the game. I have no doubt he can get back to his best

Stringer will be more settled this year, and he doesnt have an onion hair cut anymore. Had trained with the mids all pre season so far apparently

Fogarty from the Crows. Punters rate him, I assume he will still be pretty cheap

[shaker]

Yep Fogarty looked the goods for a young guy but he is listed at $242700 bit of problem

[jvalles69]

My downfall is always paying for premo's in the backline, so apart from Laird, I'll be locking in Blakely and Newman next to him.  Awkwardly priced, but think they can both be top 10 defenders.

[SilverLion]

Yeo. Been great the last 2 seasons, and just because he's mid only in SC doesn't mean that will change.

[jfitty]

It's possibly a little too early to tell who will be the PODs this season, but one guy I'm really keen on is Dayne Beams.

If his head and body are right, I can easily see him going 115+

(but no one pick him please)

[ubeaut]

Yeo. Been great the last 2 seasons, and just because he's mid only in SC doesn't mean that will change.

Thought about Yeo. People of don't pick players when they lose DPP, but as u say their output doesn't change due to it.
What is putting me off is I think he will get tagged more often than Shuey now, as he did in the GF. He is fast becoming their most damaging player.

[shaker]

Thinking about Jroo as a POD I know with Lynch arriving he won't kick as many goals but think he will be released up the ground a lot more , he is a great mark what do people think ? extra marks and possies up the ground will outweigh kicking less goals ?

[jvalles69]

Josh Smith seems to be chopping up at West Coast pre season, if he can lock a position down I think he has very good scoring potential.

[RaisyDaisy]

Josh Smith seems to be chopping up at West Coast pre season, if he can lock a position down I think he has very good scoring potential.

Going to need multiple injuries to get a game though

[jvalles69]

Josh Smith seems to be chopping up at West Coast pre season, if he can lock a position down I think he has very good scoring potential.

Going to need multiple injuries to get a game though

Lecras' gone, Ryan seems to be struggling personally, Smith seems to be working his tail off which I'd prefer in our starting 22 than a player who thins they can coast.

[RaisyDaisy]

Josh Smith seems to be chopping up at West Coast pre season, if he can lock a position down I think he has very good scoring potential.

Going to need multiple injuries to get a game though

Lecras' gone, Ryan seems to be struggling personally, Smith seems to be working his tail off which I'd prefer in our starting 22 than a player who thins they can coast.

Cripps is also doubtful to be ready by Round 1 so who knows, Smith might actually get a chance

245k is too much though. Not even a consideration imo

[jvalles69]

Josh Smith seems to be chopping up at West Coast pre season, if he can lock a position down I think he has very good scoring potential.

Going to need multiple injuries to get a game though

Lecras' gone, Ryan seems to be struggling personally, Smith seems to be working his tail off which I'd prefer in our starting 22 than a player who thins they can coast.

Cripps is also doubtful to be ready by Round 1 so who knows, Smith might actually get a chance

245k is too much though. Not even a consideration imo

Definitely hard to fit in and I prob won't there either, but if he starts round 1 I reckon he'll be very solid.