Ask Ziplock Pre-season NAB1

[Ziplock]

Would D. Shield be playing for GWS if he wasn't picked up when he was 17?

so you're basically asking if he was in the top 14 picks? Yeah, I would say close to definitely. TBH he would have gone probs top 3 from what I hear, probably over tyson. If he didn't go top 5, GWS would have ended up with wingard and port with him. If that didn't happen would have been 7th at worst :P

so, basically, odds are yes :P

[Ziplock]

Who would average better?

Rory Sloane or Chris Judd?

Sloane. Cheaper and more potential, Judd's never been a dominant DTer, and I doubt he ever will be. Sloane has more of a chance of beating Judds average last year than Judd does.

Hands down Rory :P

[Ziplock]

Lenny Hayes vs Michael Barlow

Swan vs Pendles

going to have to go Hayes, he's more proven, and barlow has that injury cloud. It's a pity though....

and Swanny- he's actually underpriced due to his midseason injury, compared to pendles who, I believe, has just about topped out for DT. Removing Swannies injured patch, he averaged over 130... can't go past him really...

[Ziplock]

Which bye is the most fustrating?

Also are you even worrying about the byes???

Are you going overall or league??

Exlam cup or Champions league?


Am I getting annoying?

round 13. Too many premium defenders out- infact out of the top 32 averaging defenders, over 20 of them have the round 13 bye. That's flowered.

at the moment, no, I'm still not. Holding out in hope that VS  will stop being dicks and give us another couple of benchies so at least we don't definitely have to cop doughnuts without the dpp rucks.

both overall and league :P I really want to win my main league, but I also want a new car, so...

are they mutually exclusive? I'll win both. Lets face it, why is everyone else still competing this year, I've got every competition nailed down flat.

[Justin Bieber]

Well I'm not in the Champions League... but I'm in the elxam cup.

Also I think Car outweighs bragging rights haha

That's it for me. No more questions till tonight.

[Ziplock]

Well I'm not in the Champions League... but I'm in the elxam cup.

Also I think Car outweighs bragging rights haha

That's it for me. No more questions till tonight.

I actually don't think I'm in the champs league either lol.

kk, I'll hear from you tonight :P

[truBLUE]

Hey Zip ,thoughts on how you  see 2012 pan out  for n.roo and montag can they get big dt scoring back  ???

[Ziplock]

Hey Zip ,thoughts on how you  see 2012 pan out  for n.roo and montag can they get big dt scoring back  ???

well, with roo, it's been a concern about if he can really recover from his injuries fully, as well as that, the saints don't have any dominant targets up front to take attention, and so he's been slaughtered.

If he's fully recovered from his injuries, considering the delivery I personally think he'll be getting, I think his days of pushing the 100 average barrier are gone. However, mid 90s isn't past him, and that's really enough for a keeper- he certainly begs consideration, and featured in my side until all these young DPP's came in.

Montagna is an interesting one, the thing with him is that, imo, it all depends and hinges on hayes. If hayes can return from injury firing at 100%, attracting the tag away from montagna, then I can see him pushing 110+ once again. If hayes returns, and he no longer performs at his best, I can still see montagna bouncing back, but not much over 105. Could still be a worthwhile pick though.

[PowerBug]

Front page updated. Left out some questions which aren't worth writing up. :)

[Justin Bieber]

Lol the last question. He never actually answer it pb...

[PowerBug]

Lol the last question. He never actually answer it pb...

Fine, i'll answer it.

Am I getting annoying?

No you are not, you are keeping the thread alive. :P

[JamSainter]

Hey,
Just wondering if Heppell is worth getting??

[bomberboy0618]

Is Rohan worth it?

[Ziplock]

Hey,
Just wondering if Heppell is worth getting??

I definitely see value in him. Despite the 'second year rule' top draft picks actually increase their scoring (on average) in their second year. Look at players like Martin and Trengove this year- if heppell increases to that degree he's going to be averaging close to 100 ppg.

I mean, there's always the chance he won't go up, and will hover at the 80 mark or drop to low 70s, but that's a chance you have to be willing to take.

[Ziplock]

Is Rohan worth it?

well, he is really cheap, and was held back by injuries last year if I'm correct? He has pretty much undeniable talent, and he's at the age where he should start getting regular games for sydney. Personally I'd withhold locking him until we see his NAB cup form, but atm I like the look of him quite a bit. Already under priced (averaged nearly 60 taking out subbed games).