Hire a DT Detective - Player Research By Request Ongoing

[Justin Bieber]

I didn't consider Caddy, will look him up. But Conigilo looked good in NAB Scored well. Thought he may be worth a punt on.

Keep an eye on Kane Lucas this weekend. Is priced cheaper than Caddy and has had a killer preseason.

Caddy went to Arizona twice. So he's super fit.

[elephants]

LOL Colli I see...

[mezzoculo]

Thanks for the heads up mezzoculo, and thanks CW :)

No worries. Plenty of preseason info on Lucas on the Blues' website if you're interested.

[Justin Bieber]

Thanks for the heads up mezzoculo, and thanks CW :)

No worries. Plenty of preseason info on Lucas on the Blues' website if you're interested.

No stop giving the smokies away. I gave Caddy away, but not another... lol.

[mezzoculo]

Thanks for the heads up mezzoculo, and thanks CW :)

No worries. Plenty of preseason info on Lucas on the Blues' website if you're interested.

No stop giving the smokies away. I gave Caddy away, but not another... lol.

Haha. I'm resigned to the fact that come Monday morning every single cheap smokie that I've spent weeks separating from the underpriced detritus will end up on every blog and forum. So, why not spread the love now?

[Jukes]

a) Most importantly, Broughton, Grimes and 100k, or Hargrave and 200k? The money will be used for general upgrades around the ground.
b) I can have two out of Rockliff, Boyd and Selwood to back up Swanny and Ablett. Which two? Was thinking of Rocky and Selwood, unsure though.

[PowerBug]

b) I can have two out of Rockliff, Boyd and Selwood to back up Swanny and Ablett. Which two? Was thinking of Rocky and Selwood, unsure though.

i can't help with a) but go Boyd and Selwood. :)

[TMurphBROWNLOW]

IM BACK :)

brilliant write up, absolutely brilliant! just two defenders, two rookies, one team.
Ellis & Morris from Richmond! THANKS :D

Welcome back even though you wouldn't know me...

hahaha thankyou whatlez! you'll be seeing a lot more of me then :)

[n00bsauce]

does anyone know what happened to Lucas cook from melbourne?

[Colliwobblers]

Really enjoying the read CW.

Could we see some info on James McDonald, Bugg and Shiel please

Dylan Shiel    
#5   GWS Giants
Age: 18yr 11mth    Games: 0     Born: March 9, 1993   
Height: 182cm     Weight: 82kg     Position: Midfield
Supercoach Price: $113,200   
Dreamteam Price: $104,200



Recruited from: Dandenong Stingrays/Caulfield Grammar/Edithvale-Aspendale
Bio: Shiel is a classy on‐baller who assured his place on GWS Giants list with an eight goal performance from the midfield whilst playing school football for Caulfield Grammar against Haileybury College on a wet Saturday in June 2010. In 2009 at the NAB AFL Under‐16 Championships, all his averages were elite ‐ 20 disposals per match at 78% efficiency, eight handball receives, seven ground ball gets and three clearances. He also broke the lines more than any other player. For Dandenong at TAC Cup level in 2010 he played seven matches with his averages again all elite, recording 30 disposals, 10 handball receives and 12 groundball gets per match. His 13 contested possessions per match also ranked number one in the competition.

DISCUSSION: http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45492.0.html

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXlr_gbVTJQ

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=128785

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/the-10-supercoach-commandments/story-fn88c7kz-1226265234431

Rookie Player Rating (MID) 8.5/10- Ok I posted a couple of useless articles above and could post ten more of the same, basically little snippets of "experts" saying get on Shiel and the like who were not top draft picks but guns recruited the year before. Shiel may not be this years Heppell, maybe no one will, but he WILL be one of the best rookie picks of the year. GET ON , enough said.

[Colliwobblers]

Christian Howard and Brad Ebert if they are yet to be done Colli :)

Christian Howard is on Page 6 my friend. Colliwobblers 2012 defensive smokie. It's a light read not a lot of detail but he is a 1 season player and as per my write up not a cheap risk but a potential keeper at a ridiculous price for his skill and role in the doggies backline. It all comes down to opportunity if he gets it he will in my opinion be the pick of the season down back.

[Colliwobblers]

Christian Howard and Brad Ebert if they are yet to be done Colli :)

   Brad Ebert    
#7   Port Adelaide Power
Age: 21yr 10mth    Games: 76     Born: April 2, 1990   
Height: 189cm     Weight: 88kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #13 2007 National Draft
Last Drafted By: West Coast Eagles
Supercoach Price: $344,400   
Dreamteam Price: $308,100



Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
            GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *        SC *
Total    22    176    123    299    82    14    7    73    0    8    22    41    12    17    1,308    1,334
Average    22    8.0    5.6    13.6    3.7    0.6    0.3    3.3    0    0.4    1.0    1.9    0.6    0.8    62.3     63.5

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2008    15    65.0
2009    17    72.1
2010    22    81.6
2011    21    62.3

2011: a forgettable season in DT by his previous standards sliding lower than his past 3 seasons. Scored 2 tons a high of 116 and a 95 and a lot of forgettable stuff to see him at 62.3 by seasons end. Should get opportunities to shine in Ports midfield and may be a bargain pick capable of scoring 90+ at a purchase price of 62.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/brad-ebert-has-to-make-his-move/story-e6frecjc-1226152365846

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/family-lured-brad-ebert-to-port/story-e6frf9jf-1226191739559

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/brad-ebert-impresses-power-team-mates/story-e6freco3-1226272189547

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/ex-eagles-brad-ebert-star-in-early-swoop/story-e6freco3-1226274249575

Mid Priced Player Rating: (MID) 8/10 - going high on Ebert as he has skills ability and desire, he had an ordinairy year last season with WCE but largely due to his role and lack of time in the middle. He will have both a point to prove this season and opportunity to prove it. Bet he was promised a full time role in ports midfield as a carrot to get him accross and bet he will make the most of it. VERY HARD to ignore at a lowly $300k.

[Colliwobblers]

IM BACK :)

brilliant write up, absolutely brilliant! just two defenders, two rookies, one team.
Ellis & Morris from Richmond! THANKS :D

welcome back I'm new great site heaps of good people here i like it, I'll do the rooks together if that is ok, dont want to ZIP it up and be a post whore  ;D we all love Zip IMO.

Brandon Ellis    
#42   Richmond Tigers
Age: 18yr 6mth    Games: 0     Born: August 3, 1993   
Height: 181cm     Weight: 81kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #15 2011 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Richmond Tigers
Supercoach Price: $126,600   
Dreamteam Price: $116,700



VIDEO:  http://video.news.com.au/2160364089/2011-draft-pick-Brandon-Ellis

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tough-tiger-recruits-brandon-ellis-matthew-arnot-in-hardwick-mould/story-e6frf9jf-1226205410535

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/tiger-recruit-brandon-ellis-aiming-to-sting-the-blues/story-e6frf9jf-1226217645218

http://www.thisisafl.com/forums/f68/tigers-draft-pick-15-brandon-ellis-7609/

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/afl/punters-seeing-bright-stars/story-e6frepf6-1226271154263

Rookie Player Rating: (DEF) 8.5/10 - potential rising star winner, this kid is all the good stuff, 2nd bottom link sums it all up really well. Almost... AFL ready in a team that arguably needs him to go from the start this guy is a must, Morris is mature aged and would normally line up for you before a draft pick such as Ellis but in Ellis' case I'm not so sure, with his potential to score highly I wouldn't be put off by a backline full of Tiges I'll have Ellis, Morris, Conca and Delidio and I'll worry about it in round 11 or 12. GUN ROOK - LOCK HIM IN. JS the only issue to consider but if named in round 1 get one I say


   Steven Morris    
#38   Richmond Tigers
Age: 23yr 1mth    Games: 0     Born: December 31, 1988   
Height: 185cm     Weight: 83kg     Position: Defender
Supercoach Price: $113,200   



DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45525.0.html

VIDEO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oACxP3LcJAM

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/morris-dons-yellow-and-black/story-e6freckc-1226125739200

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/richmond-lands-south-australian-star-steven-morris-in-deal-with-gws/story-fn69a32t-1226163182624

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/129019/default.aspx

NAB CUP GAME 1.

Player Name    K   H   D   M   HO   T   FF   FA   SG   G   B   DT
Steve Morris   3   2   5   0   0   1   4   0   0   0   0   21

Rookie Player Rating: (DEF) 8/10 - Solid, mature, skilled player, will slide into the tiges backline from day 1 and should stay there and thrive. AFL ready in my humble oppinion and likely the guy to get the first crack at it over Ellis due to his maturity and added physicality. May not be as silky as Ellis but will be a hard at the ball and the player and should rack up tackles and possessions, has good pace too so would not be surprised to see him attacking out of defence well and often.

[mezzoculo]

Still the most informative thread here, CW.

The Prospectus is keen on Jeromey Webberely this season, so woud you mind continuing the Tiger cub theme?

[Colliwobblers]

Reckon you could give Byrnes a go CW ?  :)

Shannon Byrnes    
#17   Geelong Cats
Age: 27yr 10mth    Games: 104     Born: April 7, 1984   
Height: 175cm     Weight: 77kg     Position: Forward
Last Drafted: Round 3, Pick #40 2002 Rookie Draft
Last Drafted By: Geelong Cats
Supercoach Price: $221,200   
Dreamteam Price: $197,900



Discussion: http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php?topic=46522.0

Geelong - Shannon Byrnes is a two-time premiership hero at Geelong, but his 2011 campaign was ruined by a series of leg injuries and the emergence of Allen Christensen as a game-breaking small forward. Almost 28, Byrnes could only manage five matches last year after playing 23 and 22 games the previous two seasons and was unable to force his way into Geelong's finals teams (he was named as an emergency for the Grand Final). As a small forward, Byrnes must kick goals, but he has so far only managed 99 majors in 105 games. But the Cats' speedster is enjoying a flawless pre-season and will be hopeful of reclaiming his status as a first-22 player.

Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
           GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    5    31    16    47    8    5    2    5    0    0    5    13    2    1    200    204
Average    5    6.2    3.2    9.4    1.6    1.0    0.4    1.0    0    0    1.0    2.6    0.4    0.2    40.0    40.8

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2005    19    54.7
2006    10    69.9
2007    9    73.2
2008    9    67.7
2009    19    85.4
2010    20    79.4
2011    5    40.0

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=127042

Mid Priced Player Rating (FWD) 6/10 - has the ability has the form coming off a great pre-season, not sure he has teh support or the opportunity to get regular senior games in 2012. It is him or up and comers such as Christensen and hard to back him given the potential of the youngsters coming through the Cats. If you knew he would play all games you would lock him in at his ridiculous low price, but huge risk based on JS and JS is the reason for the low rating.