Kyle Cheney

Adz23 · January 25, 2011, 04:58:29 PM

Hey Everyone,
been doing some research for my backline in SC 2011 im currenly looking at bench players for the backline, and ive just stumbled across Kyle Cheney at a price of $169,900 (estimate) which is also cheaper than other rookies such as Dyson Heppel, his had a 20% discount and is now playing with hawthorn?

Does anyone have thoughts on kyle Cheney, could be be a dark horse option in 2011 or will hawthorn not really play him?

'09 avg: 65.8 (12 games)
'10 avg: 42 (2 games)

dylsta05 · January 25, 2011, 05:02:06 PM

dont take a risk with him, heppell will do you good unless he gets injured

Adz23 · January 25, 2011, 05:03:05 PM

im trying to find a 3rd bench backman option atm, ive already got heppell and jacobs, just need one more but cant find a decent starter

dylsta05 · January 25, 2011, 05:05:18 PM

do you mean a emg?? cause i would go for someone like iles, toy ?

Adz23 · January 25, 2011, 05:08:18 PM

i might have to settle with iles or toy i think, im just a bit iffy about them cause im not sure if they will get consistent games or not and yes i meant emg, sorry i didnt state that

dylsta05 · January 25, 2011, 05:11:55 PM

thats alright, i just think cheney is risky and his to much for a emg, iles and toy should get games

Adz23 · January 25, 2011, 05:15:30 PM

yeah true that, just thought cheney might of been some value if hawthorn effectively used him but its 50 50 i guess, Toy it is then (Y) thank you =]

BoredSaint · January 25, 2011, 05:20:53 PM

ive seen him on the training field.. looks pretty good atm :D

ronl · January 25, 2011, 06:27:03 PM

Cheney will no doubt get games at Hawthorn but the thought of him doesn't make my heart skip a beat...

Luigi197 · January 25, 2011, 06:38:59 PM

He's a good player but doesnt fair good enough agaisnt the rest of the Hawks side...

Boomz · January 25, 2011, 06:55:10 PM

He'll get games but better value elsewhere tbh...

hawk_88 · January 25, 2011, 07:06:33 PM

Quote from: Luigi197 on January 25, 2011, 06:38:59 PM
He's a good player but doesnt fair good enough agaisnt the rest of the Hawks side...

Totally agree. I like the way the kid plays but based on past form he isn't in our best 22.

That being said, and I think I have said this before about Puopolo, the Hawks backline isn't particularly personal reliant. By that I mean that the structure doesn't revolve around any particular key position player, mainly because we don't have a dominant key position back. They very much play a zoned team defence. So if a Hawk's defender demonstrates form on the training track and in the NAB games, he will more than likely be rewarded with a game.

Still, way to many unknowns for me to back Cheney in my SC team. If you rate him and have seen him preform well at training, then you may well have a gem on your hands. The greater the risk, the greater the reward.

MTTY · January 25, 2011, 08:26:20 PM

Really liked this guy at Melbourne just couldnt consolidate a spot in the backline, hope he goes well at the hawks, could be a good cheap unique if he gets game time

Luigi197 · January 25, 2011, 10:02:53 PM

Quote from: MTTY on January 25, 2011, 08:26:20 PM
Really liked this guy at Melbourne just couldnt consolidate a spot in the backline, hope he goes well at the hawks, could be a good cheap unique if he gets game time

ye should +1 ; that COULD be a positive..

Adz23 · January 25, 2011, 10:10:57 PM

i guess his gonna be a good option to watch during the NAB cup to see what he can do :) he might be a good option tho, really depends how much game time he gets during the year

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