2019 Defenders

[LaHug]

Similar logic to you, RD, and I've gone for Hurn D1. Does anyone know where to get the kick in totals from last year and preseason? I can only find articles like this: https://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-08-22/kings-of-the-kickin

Using that article, I can say Hurn averaged 6.2 kick ins per game. He had 12 across the JLT so assume that number stays the same. He played on 61.7% of the time and did so 75% of the time in JLT which, despite a small sample size, seems around the mark for his raking book. That eventually equates to about 3 points per game. It's not much and definitely not enough to say things like he's underpriced, but it gives me confidence that small regression with age can just be replaced with small increase from kick ins. That said, Crisp is a perfectly fine choice.

[kilbluff1985]

flowered if i can decide on a structure this year

[Bones Bombers]

anyone starting ridley considering the hurley/ridley combo?

Super tempted by Ridley but I'd rather wait the 2 weeks to see if his form translates into the real stuff

I’m going the other way and starting him as if he isn’t looking good I can downgrade to a performing rookie I don’t have. Not starting Collins or Burgess at this point.
My current structure is a little YOLO so I won’t be surprised if i need to downgrade/upgrade a couple of mid price types haha.

[GoldDigger]

... That leaves Hurn and Crisp vying for my D1 spot, as I think they should match their recent history which makes them good value for money, and they have decent ceilings too. Currently gone with Crisp D1

Crisp has the youth advantage; Hurn plays for the Flag winners ...

[frenzy]

flowered if i can decide on a structure this year

This, give me the flowerin teams already. Get this show on the road.

[RaisyDaisy]

flowered if i can decide on a structure this year

This, give me the flowerin teams already. Get this show on the road.

Hah, thankfully I'm settled on structure now so just need teams to confirm it all

I've also got Plan B in place just in case a rookie or two I expect to be named doesn't

I found making some final calls on certain players allowed me to confirm the structure I like - hopefully that helps you guys too

[kilbluff1985]

... That leaves Hurn and Crisp vying for my D1 spot, as I think they should match their recent history which makes them good value for money, and they have decent ceilings too. Currently gone with Crisp D1

Crisp has the youth advantage; Hurn plays for the Flag winners ...

also Hurn missing like 1 game in 4 years is a plus

[_wato]

Trying to get closer to my team with Crisp D1 now RD? ;)

[RaisyDaisy]

Trying to get closer to my team with Crisp D1 now RD? ;)

Haha, I'm sure I've got several different players to you still ;)

[Southstorm]

anyone starting ridley considering the hurley/ridley combo?

Think hurls will go back to playing the defensive game he did in the second half of last year. The SC-friendly game he was playing to start 2018 did absolutely nothing to help the team win, think it contributed to me going grey watching him flower around with Goddard at half back.

[Nige]

Brought Simmo in to D2. It'll change tomorrow.

[TommyC]

Similar logic to you, RD, and I've gone for Hurn D1. Does anyone know where to get the kick in totals from last year and preseason? I can only find articles like this: https://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-08-22/kings-of-the-kickin

Using that article, I can say Hurn averaged 6.2 kick ins per game. He had 12 across the JLT so assume that number stays the same. He played on 61.7% of the time and did so 75% of the time in JLT which, despite a small sample size, seems around the mark for his raking book. That eventually equates to about 3 points per game. It's not much and definitely not enough to say things like he's underpriced, but it gives me confidence that small regression with age can just be replaced with small increase from kick ins. That said, Crisp is a perfectly fine choice.

+1
(for going Hurn at D1)

[Keeper27]

Brought Simmo in to D2. It'll change tomorrow.

Safe pick. Only player to go back to back top 10 DEF since 2015

[Thewizz71]

Savage anyone?

[RoughRed]

Savage anyone?

No ... a burn baby IMO