Bully's Boys 2025

Colliwobblers · February 25, 2025, 08:34:09 PM

Quote from: Ashmore62 on February 25, 2025, 08:28:56 PM
Quote from: Colliwobblers on February 25, 2025, 08:26:21 PMHate to do it to you again :)

Butters out for start of season - surgery.
Wow!!

He should have Nick anyway ;)

Bully · February 25, 2025, 08:52:07 PM

Quote from: Colliwobblers on February 25, 2025, 08:26:21 PMHate to do it to you again :)

Butters out for start of season - surgery.

Good lord! Daicos versus Merrett, I would say Merrett based on the bye but I do like the form Daicos is in, it's just that bye which is an irritant.

Bully · February 25, 2025, 08:57:48 PM

Are Carlton still tagging? Straight after the bye it's the Blues.

Colliwobblers · February 25, 2025, 09:07:05 PM

Quote from: Bully on February 25, 2025, 08:57:48 PMAre Carlton still tagging? Straight after the bye it's the Blues.

Hewett can at times but the perfect preview of Nick being tagged will be round zero Vs the Giants. If they bother.

Early Bye is a killer round 0 will decide me, if he's 110+ with old mate for company I reckon by the time you could do the upgrade to him he'll be the dearest player in the comp.

Merrett no early bye and VC option as early games most rounds, super reliable probably safest pick in SC.

Ringo · February 25, 2025, 09:33:06 PM

To confuse it I have gone Daicos to replace Butters. With the carnage decided I could play a Rd 0 premium as would not lose too much at all. And have the advantage of Nick in team if he goes off.

Colliwobblers · February 25, 2025, 09:45:50 PM

I was getting GWS mixed up with hawks. Hawks have the Finn who I think is possibly the best tagger. Giants have Bedford. Who is still a solid test case round 0 for Nick.

I'm trying very hard this season to have trades until the death, so starting the right premiums is essential, I'm pretty certain Nick is one of those.

Bully · February 25, 2025, 11:39:39 PM

Quote from: Colliwobblers on February 25, 2025, 09:07:05 PM
Quote from: Bully on February 25, 2025, 08:57:48 PMAre Carlton still tagging? Straight after the bye it's the Blues.

Hewett can at times but the perfect preview of Nick being tagged will be round zero Vs the Giants. If they bother.

Early Bye is a killer round 0 will decide me, if he's 110+ with old mate for company I reckon by the time you could do the upgrade to him he'll be the dearest player in the comp.

Merrett no early bye and VC option as early games most rounds, super reliable probably safest pick in SC.

The fact Essendon play a stack of early games rules out any Essendon rookies being reliable loopholes, I raised this point earlier because if you have 3 or more it will be mighty tough to get two bites of the cherry.

Merrett is also 10k cheaper, that may not sound like much but it could be enough to get another decent rookie, maybe a Smillie or Tsatas.

Mat0369 · February 26, 2025, 12:00:14 AM

It feels like every time we're somewhat settled, injuries strike and it's back to the drawing board.

Bully · February 26, 2025, 12:11:19 AM

Quote from: Mat0369 on February 26, 2025, 12:00:14 AMIt feels like every time we're somewhat settled, injuries strike and it's back to the drawing board.

yeah, my 3 ruck strategy has been foiled before it even started, if Hewett struggles there may even be more shuffling needed.

Tsatas probably essential after 31 disposals, not sure I can fit both O'Driscoll & Tsatas but I will try.

Mat0369 · February 26, 2025, 12:29:34 AM

My worry with Tsatas is what happens when Parish returns? He is expected to play Round 1 and Tsatas could have a good opening round before reverting back to a pumpkin. Still, the risk will outweigh the reward with a free hit.

Bully · February 26, 2025, 12:41:14 AM

Quote from: Mat0369 on February 26, 2025, 12:29:34 AMMy worry with Tsatas is what happens when Parish returns? He is expected to play Round 1 and Tsatas could have a good opening round before reverting back to a pumpkin. Still, the risk will outweigh the reward with a free hit.

I think his inside game has really improved, it was never terrible, he was a 10 contested possession guy in juniors, the kicking on the other hand still not overly reliable. Parish shouldn't affect him too much, the way the coach has been talking he'll probably get a decent run.

Bully · February 26, 2025, 02:24:23 AM

Updated with the Butters news, this team leaves a slight hole in cash generation but a viable loophole and maximum onfield scoring potential. Don't think Henderson plays early but at 25 years of age I'm expecting some gametime. I think ideally I would want Kako or Berry in the team, I hope that doesn't hurt too much. I see Kako now at 55% ownership, he won't kick 4 every week however, this is probably one area I can legitimately cut a few corners.

arbel · February 26, 2025, 01:41:07 PM

That's a very stacked DEF. Haven't seen any with 5 premos in there. Just keep an eye for rookies come the season.

Bully · February 26, 2025, 05:05:16 PM

Quote from: arbel on February 26, 2025, 01:41:07 PMThat's a very stacked DEF. Haven't seen any with 5 premos in there. Just keep an eye for rookies come the season.

Is there any rookie I'm missing?

I can get Berry & Kako by giving up one of O'Driscoll or Tsatas. Worth it or not?

Or should I downgrade Nas to Dale and upgrade Henderson to a 119k rookie?

Ashmore62 · February 26, 2025, 05:50:20 PM

Quote from: Bully on February 26, 2025, 05:05:16 PM
Quote from: arbel on February 26, 2025, 01:41:07 PMThat's a very stacked DEF. Haven't seen any with 5 premos in there. Just keep an eye for rookies come the season.

Is there any rookie I'm missing?

I can get Berry & Kako by giving up one of O'Driscoll or Tsatas. Worth it or not?

Or should I downgrade Nas to Dale and upgrade Henderson to a 119k rookie?

Yes, I recon it is worth it.. get Kako!