The Rookies Thread 2020

[RaisyDaisy]

Article on the AFL site today about this years rookies worth look Jones from the Bombers sounds a chance Collier - Dawkins from the Tiges might be a sneaky one after a year in the system.

According to that article, this is who they say are a chance to play Round 1: (Keep in mind this was just for last years draftees)

Adelaide: McAsey
Brisbane: -
Carlton: Philp
Collingwood: -
Essendon: Jones
Fremantle: Serong & Young**
Geelong: -
Gold Coast: Rowell, Anderson & Budarick
GWS: Ash & Green
Hawthorn: -
Melbourne: Pickett
North: -
Port: Georgiades
Richmond: -
St Kilda: -
Sydney: Stephens & Gould
West Coast: Treacy
WBD: -

Not a whole let there. I see so many teams with Rivers, Robertson, Bianco, Maginness & Mead and it sounds like none of them are a chance so you might want to rejig things to be more realistic

Of course that article is just a few peoples opinion and we might see some players force their way in off strong Marsh matches but at this stage it's not looking great. A lot of those guys listed as chances will be poor scorers too

Interesting times

[RaisyDaisy]

Just my 2c, but this is who I would be using as rookie placeholders for now

DEF: Ash, Hill (FWD), Zerk-Thatcher, McAsey, Young*, Starcevich, Brander, Gould
DEF Smokies: Williamson, Butts, Greaves, Ling, McBride

Can't see many cheap def rookies lining up Round 1 - I'd probably go with Brander & Gould for bench for now, with more expensive ones on field

MID: Rowell, Anderson, Bonar (FWD), Stephens, Serong, Caldwell/Green, Pickett, Philp, Budarick
MID Smokies: McHenry, Warner

Just like the backline, I reckon we might have to fork out and start multiple expensive mid rookies. For now, I've gone with Budarick, Philp and McHenry as my bench, and it's looking like Pickett is the only cheap guy to start on field, meaning M7 needs to be an expensive rookie

FWD: Bonar (MID), Hill (DEF), Pickett, Brander (DEF), Georgiades, King, Rankine*, Jones, Budarick (MID)
FWD: Smokies: Weightman, McAdam, Xerri (RUC), Close (MID), Mahony (MID), Frederick, Treacy, Skinner

We shouldn't have a problem starting 4-5 rookies if that's what you choose to do, but a lot of these guys are going to be poor scorers that you won't want on field every week

Hill up front and Brander down back is what I'm going with for their DPP link, which could prove very handy based on who we have as options

* Rankine and Young currently injured - likely won't play Marsh 2 so could impact them being picked Round 1

[shaker]

Article on the AFL site today about this years rookies worth look Jones from the Bombers sounds a chance Collier - Dawkins from the Tiges might be a sneaky one after a year in the system.

According to that article, this is who they say are a chance to play Round 1: (Keep in mind this was just for last years draftees)

Adelaide: McAsey
Brisbane: -
Carlton: Philp
Collingwood: -
Essendon: Jones
Fremantle: Serong & Young**
Geelong: -
Gold Coast: Rowell, Anderson & Budarick
GWS: Ash & Green
Hawthorn: -
Melbourne: Pickett
North: -
Port: Georgiades
Richmond: -
St Kilda: -
Sydney: Stephens & Gould
West Coast: Treacy
WBD: -

Not a whole let there. I see so many teams with Rivers, Robertson, Bianco, Maginness & Mead and it sounds like none of them are a chance so you might want to rejig things to be more realistic

Of course that article is just a few peoples opinion and we might see some players force their way in off strong Marsh matches but at this stage it's not looking great. A lot of those guys listed as chances will be poor scorers too

Interesting times

Yeah looks a bit thin but they are only looking at players picked up last year I'm sure a few more will pop up from the previous years that have not managed to crack it for a game so far.

[RaisyDaisy]

Yeah looks a bit thin but they are only looking at players picked up last year I'm sure a few more will pop up from the previous years that have not managed to crack it for a game so far.

I literally said that, then made a post including guys from the previous year ;)

[shaker]

Yeah looks a bit thin but they are only looking at players picked up last year I'm sure a few more will pop up from the previous years that have not managed to crack it for a game so far.

I literally said that, then made a post including guys from the previous year ;)

Just a comment RD not trying to take away your title as FF resident expert  ;)

[Ringo]

So the upshot is we await anxiously round 1 to see which rookies get named and have a plan in place to get expensive rookies if required.
Will be an interesting ride, 

[RaisyDaisy]

Yeah looks a bit thin but they are only looking at players picked up last year I'm sure a few more will pop up from the previous years that have not managed to crack it for a game so far.

I literally said that, then made a post including guys from the previous year ;)

Just a comment RD not trying to take away your title as FF resident expert  ;)

::) :-X :P

No such thing as that title - was just odd to see you say what you said after I said that when listing the players already

Anyway, I think we're starting to get a pretty clear idea now of who is likely to line up Round 1, and I've set up my side accordingly

[frenzy]

Rookies that played Rnd 1 2019 from the 2018 draft.

1. Sam Walsh $207,000
2. Jack Lukosius $202,000
3. Connor Rozee $189,000
4. Bailey Smith $180,000
5. Chayce Jones $171,000
6. Nick Blakey $166,000
7. Zac Butters $157,000
8. Jordan Clark $144,000
9. Xavier Duursma $130,000
10. Mathew Parker $117,000 mature aged
11. Bailey Scott $117,000
12. Marty Hore $117,000 mature aged
13. Lachlan Schultz $117,000 mature aged

::)
See the trend? Expensive rookies starting Rnd 1 is not a new thing. We may be lucky this season and get a couple of cheapies start .

[SilverLion]

Rookies that played Rnd 1 2019 from the 2018 draft.

1. Sam Walsh $207,000
2. Jack Lukosius $202,000
3. Connor Rozee $189,000
4. Bailey Smith $180,000
5. Chayce Jones $171,000
6. Nick Blakey $166,000
7. Zac Butters $157,000
8. Jordan Clark $144,000
9. Xavier Duursma $130,000
10. Mathew Parker $117,000 mature aged
11. Bailey Scott $117,000
12. Marty Hore $117,000 mature aged
13. Lachlan Schultz $117,000 mature aged

::)
See the trend? Expensive rookies starting Rnd 1 is not a new thing. We may be lucky this season and get a couple of cheapies start .

Although they weren't 2018 NAT Draftees, there was a bunch of other rookie priced options last year though:

Balta - $123,900 - 2017 NAT Draft
Gibbons - $102,400 - 2018/19 SPP
Drew - $123,900 - 2016 NAT Draft
Wilkie - $124,900 - 2018 Rookie Draft
Burgess - $123,900 - 2018 GC Mature Age Concession
Miers - $123,900 - 2017 NAT Draft
Atkins - $112,900 - 2018 Rookie Draft

If you look back over previous years theres always been enough cheap options to fill each line, and often theres more than we can fit in. It will be interesting to see if that remains the case this year.

[frenzy]

Rookies that played Rnd 1 2019 from the 2018 draft.

1. Sam Walsh $207,000
2. Jack Lukosius $202,000
3. Connor Rozee $189,000
4. Bailey Smith $180,000
5. Chayce Jones $171,000
6. Nick Blakey $166,000
7. Zac Butters $157,000
8. Jordan Clark $144,000
9. Xavier Duursma $130,000
10. Mathew Parker $117,000 mature aged
11. Bailey Scott $117,000
12. Marty Hore $117,000 mature aged
13. Lachlan Schultz $117,000 mature aged

::)
See the trend? Expensive rookies starting Rnd 1 is not a new thing. We may be lucky this season and get a couple of cheapies start .

Although they weren't 2018 NAT Draftees, there was a bunch of other rookie priced options last year though:

Balta - $123,900 - 2017 NAT Draft
Gibbons - $102,400 - 2018/19 SPP
Drew - $123,900 - 2016 NAT Draft
Wilkie - $124,900 - 2018 Rookie Draft
Burgess - $123,900 - 2018 GC Mature Age Concession
Miers - $123,900 - 2017 NAT Draft
Atkins - $112,900 - 2018 Rookie Draft

If you look back over previous years theres always been enough cheap options to fill each line, and often theres more than we can fit in. It will be interesting to see if that remains the case this year.

correct, welldone.

Your list is the good ones that made useful money for our teams and they have 1 thing in common, all mature aged.

[RaisyDaisy]

Your list is the good ones that made useful money for our teams and they have 1 thing in common, all mature aged.

And there's no mature aged guys this year, other than Pickett, hence the likeliness we'll need to start several expensive rookies

[shaker]

Rookies that played Rnd 1 2019 from the 2018 draft.

1. Sam Walsh $207,000
2. Jack Lukosius $202,000
3. Connor Rozee $189,000
4. Bailey Smith $180,000
5. Chayce Jones $171,000
6. Nick Blakey $166,000
7. Zac Butters $157,000
8. Jordan Clark $144,000
9. Xavier Duursma $130,000
10. Mathew Parker $117,000 mature aged
11. Bailey Scott $117,000
12. Marty Hore $117,000 mature aged
13. Lachlan Schultz $117,000 mature aged

::)
See the trend? Expensive rookies starting Rnd 1 is not a new thing. We may be lucky this season and get a couple of cheapies start .

Although they weren't 2018 NAT Draftees, there was a bunch of other rookie priced options last year though:

Balta - $123,900 - 2017 NAT Draft
Gibbons - $102,400 - 2018/19 SPP
Drew - $123,900 - 2016 NAT Draft
Wilkie - $124,900 - 2018 Rookie Draft
Burgess - $123,900 - 2018 GC Mature Age Concession
Miers - $123,900 - 2017 NAT Draft
Atkins - $112,900 - 2018 Rookie Draft

If you look back over previous years theres always been enough cheap options to fill each line, and often theres more than we can fit in. It will be interesting to see if that remains the case this year.

correct, welldone.

Your list is the good ones that made useful money for our teams and they have 1 thing in common, all mature aged.

Agree there always seems to be a couple of unexpected players that pop up and we have only seen 5 matches out of 18 in the Marsh comp so think it will be the same as most years a blend of expensive and cheap rookies.

[eaglesman]

Keep an eye out for small forward Anthony treacy this afternoon. If he gets a full game I reckon he can be a round 1 bolter. A chance to take willie riolis spot.

Some of his games in the wafl last year were electrifying and the fact they told jermaine Jones to not train with the club tells me they found their man

[RaisyDaisy]

Keep an eye out for small forward Anthony treacy this afternoon. If he gets a full game I reckon he can be a round 1 bolter. A chance to take willie riolis spot.

Some of his games in the wafl last year were electrifying and the fact they told jermaine Jones to not train with the club tells me they found their man

Yep, certainly think he's a chance, but like most small forwards he will likely be a poor scorer

Seems we will have plenty of options for F7 & F8 - wouldn't mind a rookie or two that isn't an actual forward haha and could be field at F6 with confidence

[frenzy]

Keep an eye out for small forward Anthony treacy this afternoon. If he gets a full game I reckon he can be a round 1 bolter. A chance to take willie riolis spot.

Some of his games in the wafl last year were electrifying and the fact they told jermaine Jones to not train with the club tells me they found their man

thanks, another to keep your eye on is what what North Melb does with the injured Kane Turner. Two mature agers in the mix, Xerri and Hosie, one should take his spot. (and improve the team ten fold)