2019 Defenders

[shaker]

Am I mental to consider not starting any of Lloyd, Laird, Sicily and instead going D1-4 guys like Withers, Mills, Ryan, Williams. Frees up a lot of cash not starting any defender over 500k.

In previous years I’ve always tried to start 2 genuine premos in defence and build from there but this year seems like I could almost comfortably forgo that method.

Well if there was ever a year to do it this is it.

[_wato]

Am I mental to consider not starting any of Lloyd, Laird, Sicily and instead going D1-4 guys like Withers, Mills, Ryan, Williams. Frees up a lot of cash not starting any defender over 500k.

In previous years I’ve always tried to start 2 genuine premos in defence and build from there but this year seems like I could almost comfortably forgo that method.

Well if there was ever a year to do it this is it.

Don't see the point, taking a punt on 3 guys who are unlikely top 6 from the get go. Yeah you might get a better start but over the course of the year when you have those guys from D3-6 and maybe Lloyd and Laird you'll be missing out on Sicily, Whitfield, Simmo for example. Not for me

[Mat0369]

I think you need 1 guy over 500k and that's Laird. I can see the value in grabbing a couple of guys like Williams/Mills and holding onto them with a bunch of rookies and stepping stones. I probably wouldn't want to be locked into 5 of the not quite there guys though.

[dmac07]

Hurn anyone...?

Averaged 97 last year, played 21-22 games last four years in a row. Took 62% of WC kick ins last year (Witherdan 51% at Bris), played on at the same rate as Witherdan. WC biggest strength is their marking, and with Hurns biggest weapon the long kick I'd expect him to play on even more and go long.

Is 31 years old so could start to decline but no major injuries or issues the last few years. Previously usually averaged in the 85-95 average range though.

[bowyanger]

Am I mental to consider not starting any of Lloyd, Laird, Sicily and instead going D1-4 guys like Withers, Mills, Ryan, Williams. Frees up a lot of cash not starting any defender over 500k.

In previous years I’ve always tried to start 2 genuine premos in defence and build from there but this year seems like I could almost comfortably forgo that method.

Well if there was ever a year to do it this is it.

Mate theres plenty of value below 500K....
Starting with the breakouts is the name of the game....jag a few and your well on your way to success

There are always players every year in every position that come from no where to become either keepers or stepping stones through your team...there are so many things that can influence a players output that at the end of the day luck plays the major part

Im pretty sure not many had Sicily pencilled in to go bang last year or Shaw to flop


Im looking at Webster, McGrath, Witherden, Perryman, Clarke and even Vlastuin has increased output more and more over the years and I just know he is going to go bang very soon and Im gonna miss the train

[RaisyDaisy]

Article on AFL website interviewing Shane Savage, and it states he will be taking the bulk of their kick outs, with Webster and Roberton the other two supporting

[eaglesman]

Strongly considering Sicily over laird .... anyone else keen on Sicily ?

[Ricochet]

Strongly considering Sicily over laird .... anyone else keen on Sicily ?

Yep i have him over Laird atm

[RaisyDaisy]

Strongly considering Sicily over laird .... anyone else keen on Sicily ?

I reckon 105+ is a lock - should easily be a Top 5, if not Top 3

It's just the missing games potential that is stopping me at the moment.

Do you think there's a chance more sides will start to put a forward tag on him now too?

[GoLions]

Strongly considering Sicily over laird .... anyone else keen on Sicily ?

I reckon 105+ is a lock - should easily be a Top 5, if not Top 3

It's just the missing games potential that is stopping me at the moment.

Do you think there's a chance more sides will start to put a forward tag on him now too?

A lock for 105+ wowee, who are you, Sergeant Speculation?

[Ringo]

Strongly considering Sicily over laird .... anyone else keen on Sicily ?

I reckon 105+ is a lock - should easily be a Top 5, if not Top 3

It's just the missing games potential that is stopping me at the moment.

Do you think there's a chance more sides will start to put a forward tag on him now too?

A llittle difficult to say but need to watch JLT for all defenders to see how the 6-6-6 effects these type of players.  Will they need to be more accountable with the supposed quicker movement.

[elephants]

Strongly considering Sicily over laird .... anyone else keen on Sicily ?

Yep i have him over Laird atm

+1

Article on AFL website interviewing Shane Savage, and it states he will be taking the bulk of their kick outs, with Webster and Roberton the other two supporting

Yep very keen, in fantasy I am almost certainly locking him in. Could add another 15 to his average and get North of the 95 slot which if nothing else is a juicy stepping stone later on. The kickins should ensure he turns those odd stinky high 50s low 60s into serviceable 75+ scores

[Woppa15]

Strongly considering Sicily over laird .... anyone else keen on Sicily ?

Yep i have him over Laird atm

Currently have both

[_wato]

Love Sicily. Just keep going back to, how many games will he play.

Hence why I’m looking at Simmo. No chance of slowing down and no Doc, should play 22 games. Missed 6 games in 13 years.

[eaglesman]

Love Sicily. Just keep going back to, how many games will he play.

Hence why I’m looking at Simmo. No chance of slowing down and no Doc, should play 22 games. Missed 6 games in 13 years.

I’m on the same page either Sicily or Simmo over laird for me currently.