My first 2011 plan

[Maca24]

Backs. Goddard, Hodge, Kelly, Drummond, Houli, Adcock, Otten.
           (Coad, Talia, X.Clarke)

Mids. Swan, Judd, Deledio, D.Swallow, Bennell, T.Houlihan.
         (M.Sewell, M.Wallis, J.Strauss)

Rucks. Sandilands, Petrie (Z.Smith, N.Vardy)

Frwds. P.Chapman, N.Riewoldt, Didak, Pavlich, Goodes, Knights, Matera.
           (Tapscott, A.Krakouer?, J.Darling)

Bank. 15k
MPP with deledio and goddard.
I know its hard to judge since its such early days but I just felt like making a team. Enjoy  :)

[tferrier18]

Looks pretty good to me mate...

The only player I would advise against is Heath Shaw.

Reasons being (P.s I am an avid pies supporter)
- There are other premiums who are better options at that price
- Heath Shaw doesn't provide as much run as he used to because he isn't given nearly as much space anymore
- Kicks a clanger most games and has quite a few ineffective kicks that don't necessarily hit targets
- Harry O' is performing a similar quarter-back role so the magpies defence doesn't always look to Shaw to release and load up from the backline

I had Heath Shaw in my side this year and he wasn't what I was expecting. I've got a soft spot for him and I try to think he'll get better at handling a tag but he just doesn't.

Other than that I can't find a flaw in your side...maybe Brennan and adcock can be critisized.

Not sure if you'd actually be able to afford this team though. Looks pretty ridiculous

[benjy251090]

dont think matera is a mid, i think he is only a forward, look at liberatore for a mid spot or maybe even sewel's little brother, should be picked up in the rookie draft

[Maca24]

Thanks guys for the help. I did the maths and it fits in a 10.5m salary cap, which im presuming will be the salary cap for next year. went brennan for something different but yea. ill put liba in now.  :)

[Maca24]

Made a few edits. Couldn't pick between hayes and bartel. Would depend on Gaza leaving or staying. If he leaves I pick Bartel.

[benjy251090]

the team definitely has potential, nice work

[Maca24]

Thanks benjy. Im pretty happy. especially with the forwards.
Looking forward to the fanplanner aswell.  :D

[benjy251090]

yeah, i am waiting until fanplanner to make a full team, but i am putting my ideas in the SC Strategy section ;)

[Barlow 21]

Maca24, I`d only pick Houli if he gets regular games during pre-season or moves clubs. He isn`t getting any opturtunitys at Essendon. He`s on my shortlist. 8)

[Maca24]

thanks barlow. I think if he stays with a new coach he will get regular games. If he moves however, it would depend on which club he moves to. If its richmond then I cant fit him in as I want deledio  :)

[Barlow 21]

What do you think of Hamish Hartlett?

[Maca24]

nice unique. However i find him to be a bit injury prone and there are better options for less money. If he is fit with a full preseason I wouldnt rule him out.  :)

[Barlow 21]

What was your overall rank last year Maca?

[Maca24]

Had a shocker. 22,000th missed out on pods and rocky and got hit hard by injury. Thats why my 2011 plan is alot safer than this years team lol.
anyway back to topic  :D should i go hayes or bartel mate?

[Barlow 21]

If Ablett leaves go Bartel as Selwood will take the main tag while if Gazza stays take Hayes as a Cheap Premium.