Ask Ziplock pre-season

Ziplock · December 24, 2011, 09:06:05 PM

Quote from: owenbond007 on December 24, 2011, 03:57:47 PM
Has Watson got what it takes to be a top 10 DT'er? Injuries last couple of years has held him back. @ under 500k would you pick him?

I mean it's possible. from memory, up until injury in rd 8 he had the highest competition average behind swan, and he's an integral part of essendons midfield, a team that has a solid chance of improving next year. If he has a full pre-season... maybe... but it's an issue for you if he plays through injuries- he's just going to score like shower. Basically, unless you were using him as a huge punt, or one of your only risks, I would prefer just to fork out the extra cash for Ablett. Or, maybe even Andrew Swallow, who I rate to hit a 110+ season this year.

Football Factory · December 24, 2011, 09:14:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback oops lol on the 2009 Barlow thing. Just trying to work out what the :P was all about you have them both in your current team at the moment im thinking. I will have a midfield starting with 4 premiums Swan,Pendles,Ablett and Thompson the other 2 spots will be upgraded into the next best scoring mids which i dont think will be Barlow or Hayes just my take on it.

Ziplock · December 24, 2011, 09:40:35 PM

I over use the :P smilie chronically :P

Football Factory · December 24, 2011, 09:43:02 PM

Quote from: Ziplock on December 24, 2011, 09:40:35 PM
I over use the :P smilie chronically :P

Fair enough :P :P :P :P :P

owenbond007 · December 24, 2011, 11:10:00 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Im toying with the idea of having a fully loaded mid swan pendle ablett selwood r all lock ins watson was 5th and swallow 6th. Pending the midfield talent and performances in NAB cup i could cut that back to 5 or 4 mids.

Ziplock · December 24, 2011, 11:12:01 PM

I would cut that back. That's a lot of cash splurging, given that the strongest rookies are in the mids. I would probably go Pendle, Ablett, Selwood, Swallow :P

Phasir · December 25, 2011, 02:24:53 AM

glad I'm not the only one to think A.Swallow is gun material, can't wait to see him in the NAB Cup for validation.. would love that guy in my team :P

Doyle · December 25, 2011, 02:33:10 AM

Quote from: Phasir on December 25, 2011, 02:24:53 AM
glad I'm not the only one to think A.Swallow is gun material, can't wait to see him in the NAB Cup for validation.. would love that guy in my team :P

I started out with A. Swallow this season and it burnt me :-X

Won't be taking the risk again

Ziplock · December 25, 2011, 12:24:16 PM

I had him as well... didn't really 'burn' me, but didn't lift his game.

ftr Phasir, he carved up in NAB last year (averaged over 120 points from memory), but still couldn't lift his DT game. However, he is still young, NM should improve, and he'll improve with it... he's primed for a premium breakout :P

Football Factory · December 25, 2011, 01:09:40 PM

The Roos have a decent draw this year GCFC and GWS twice Gee,Coll,Haw,Carl only once. Could be his breakout year ? :P

elephants · December 25, 2011, 01:45:58 PM

Back him in if you're ballsy enough but with Pendles, Swan and Gazza the big three (with Boyd + Rocky/Mitchell/Murphy/Jelwood not far behind) and Barlow and Hayes as cheapies he'd be fighting hard for a spot.

Also a Q for Zip.

What are the chances of extracting Jacobs or, Grimes or Armstrong from you in the Euros?
:P thanks.

Off Tap · December 25, 2011, 01:57:48 PM

Quote from: Phasir on December 25, 2011, 02:24:53 AM
glad I'm not the only one to think A.Swallow is gun material, can't wait to see him in the NAB Cup for validation.. would love that guy in my team :P

I had Swallow last year and he was a real disappoinment and won't be going back there for 2012. He had a few games that drew a lot of praise but overall I was expecting better. Maybe 2012 will be his year and I was a year too early.

Ziplock · December 25, 2011, 02:14:17 PM

Quote from: elephants on December 25, 2011, 01:45:58 PM
Back him in if you're ballsy enough but with Pendles, Swan and Gazza the big three (with Boyd + Rocky/Mitchell/Murphy/Jelwood not far behind) and Barlow and Hayes as cheapies he'd be fighting hard for a spot.

Also a Q for Zip.

What are the chances of extracting Jacobs or, Grimes or Armstrong from you in the Euros?
:P thanks.

not very high, unless you have a lot to offer... if you look at my team, the backs are the only place I'm kind of lacking in :P

elephants · December 25, 2011, 02:23:47 PM

Yeah fair play :)

Phasir · December 25, 2011, 03:01:28 PM

Quote from: Off Tap on December 25, 2011, 01:57:48 PM
Quote from: Phasir on December 25, 2011, 02:24:53 AM
glad I'm not the only one to think A.Swallow is gun material, can't wait to see him in the NAB Cup for validation.. would love that guy in my team :P
I had Swallow last year and he was a real disappoinment and won't be going back there for 2012. He had a few games that drew a lot of praise but overall I was expecting better. Maybe 2012 will be his year and I was a year too early.

I had him last year too, was expecting a big output last year..maybe after this International Rules Series he'll be ready to step up.. also watching whether or not he gets Captaincy of NM, if he does I'd back him to get to around 110 avg