Eski... Thoughts?

[Talisman]

He is 27 - in his prime - and has played 2 full, 22 game seasons in his career. In those 2 seasons, he averaged 100 & 96 in SC. I can't see any reason at all why if (I'll get to that later!) he plays the whole year, he can't average around 100ppg - which would likely place him in the top 10 defenders for the year.

Now I'll get back to the if... And here is my real question: Can Nick Malceski play 22 games (or at least 20) this year? Would love any feedback/thoughts people might have on this issue, as it could save coaches $150,000 on a premium/keeper defender. Hmmm....

[ando_10]

very good point.

i think he is worth a punt on 4th defender if he can play 22 games then he may be a steal

[Hippo]

I think his team mate smith would be worth the punt more so, similar role and has both knees intact

[Legen...DARY]

Could potentially follow in the foot steps of Adcock last year. (who I took a punt on at the start of the year and paid off big time!)

Keep watching NAB... from all reports he's had a good pre season and fully fit.

[enzedder]

Malceski is definitely one to consider.
I don't have him at the moment...but he was in my initial planning and should anything happen to my top 4 defenders before Round 1 he will be on my shortlist again. Cheap. Proven scorer. Killed it 2 years ago. If he plays all 22 and you had him I don't think you'd be disappointed at year's end. I think he'll play 18ish...crystal ball stuff though.

[Mozza3]

The backline is one place to take a gamble but his knees are a concern and I'm not sure if he's best 22. Last year he was in and out of the team and even spent some time in the forward line if I can remember correctly.

[fever]

he's in mine at D5 atm but there was talk on the syd page that had him not in the best 22 (found that surprising, but maybe they'd know)