Ask Ziplock Pre-season NAB1

[DTmagician]

Boyd, Thompson, Rockliff, Redden for last 4th premium mid spot? Thompson looks like he could absolutely destroy with handy fixture, but boyd is always solid, both bris boys look the goods for another big  year, thoughts?

[PowerBug]

Boyd, Thompson, Rockliff, Redden for last 4th premium mid spot? Thompson looks like he could absolutely destroy with handy fixture, but boyd is always solid, both bris boys look the goods for another big  year, thoughts?

I'd just like to point out that all four have the same bye. ;)

[DTmagician]

yeah need one of those four to fit my sturctures

[PowerBug]

yeah need one of those four to fit my sturctures

Ahh, ok. Boyd easily. :)

[Chelskiman]

I just made a thread but thought I'd throw my question in here as well.

I've had Leuenberger locked in with Sandi since day one, but I have started to think Jacobs might be better.  Who do you think will average more this year?

[Ziplock]

Boyd, Thompson, Rockliff, Redden for last 4th premium mid spot? Thompson looks like he could absolutely destroy with handy fixture, but boyd is always solid, both bris boys look the goods for another big  year, thoughts?

I wouldn't say boyd easily, he's definitely the most proven though. I personally rate rockliff for a monster year. It's really a coin toss though- boyd, you know what you get, but thompson + rockliff both represent better value, and in rockliff's case huge potential.

tbh, if I was making the choice I would go rockliff :P

[Ziplock]

I just made a thread but thought I'd throw my question in here as well.

I've had Leuenberger locked in with Sandi since day one, but I have started to think Jacobs might be better.  Who do you think will average more this year?

I'm going jacobs. Easy draw and will pull points from that, is also the crows only ruckman while the lions recently recruited hudson and drafter longer (although he won't impact much). If they're out of finals contention, I think we could see leuen getting rested with hudson as no.1 and longer playing second fiddle, you don't want that in a premo ruck.

[Justin Bieber]

Oh no it almost went to the second page...

What your thoughts on Dave Rodan?

[Ziplock]

not a name I thought I'd ever see thrown around a fantasy board :o

29 years of age, coming into his 10th season, career high average of 70. Not for me. If you're looking for a smokie to average 90+ in that price range, players like gaff, palmer and tuck are way better bets.

[Chelskiman]

I just made a thread but thought I'd throw my question in here as well.

I've had Leuenberger locked in with Sandi since day one, but I have started to think Jacobs might be better.  Who do you think will average more this year?

I'm going jacobs. Easy draw and will pull points from that, is also the crows only ruckman while the lions recently recruited hudson and drafter longer (although he won't impact much). If they're out of finals contention, I think we could see leuen getting rested with hudson as no.1 and longer playing second fiddle, you don't want that in a premo ruck.

Cheers, Zip!  I think I'll go with Jacobs now,  he's cheaper and has no challenge for number 1 ruck.

[Justin Bieber]

Who's the best ruckman going around?

(not Cox or Sandi)

[Ziplock]

Who's the best ruckman going around?

(not Cox or Sandi)

behind cox and sandilands... goldstein + leuen are the obvious choices, but honestly I feel both will be impacted by returning/ recruited rucks. I doubt leuens scores will fall (much), but I can't see them rising substantially. Goldsteins I expect to fall a handful of points, down to mid to low 90s. Honestly, I see mumford and jacobs as both being in the top 4 scoring ruckmen this season, along with cox and sandi.

[Justin Bieber]

Who's the best ruckman going around?

(not Cox or Sandi)

behind cox and sandilands... goldstein + leuen are the obvious choices, but honestly I feel both will be impacted by returning/ recruited rucks. I doubt leuens scores will fall (much), but I can't see them rising substantially. Goldsteins I expect to fall a handful of points, down to mid to low 90s. Honestly, I see mumford and jacobs as both being in the top 4 scoring ruckmen this season, along with cox and sandi.

no love for Leuy?

[Ziplock]

personally, no, I think he'll stay around the low 90s range this year. I can see jacobs + mumford lift to/ past mid 90s.

[Justin Bieber]

Damn...

On an unrelationed note, am I your assistant for Euro's? Never got a reply?