Goodfellas as of 5/10/12

[Jukes]

TEAM NAME: Goodfellas
DEF: B. Goddard, J. Grimes, B. Gibbs, G. Birchall, D. Heppell, N. Bock, T. Smith (S. Docherty, S. Colquhoun)
MID: D. Swan, B. Stanton, M. Murphy, L. Ball, L. Whitfield, O. Wines (B. Crouch, J. O'Meara)
RUC: N. Naitanui, M. Leuenberger (B. Grundy, J. Daniher)
FWD: L. Franklin, S. Johnson, J. Roughead, T. Cloke, R. Gray, M. LeCras, S. Mayes (J. Stringer, M. Shaw)
CASH LEFT: $47,100
NOTE: When given DPP I will be trading Rocky in for Buddy.

Structure
12 Premiums
6 Mid-Pricers
12 Rookies (4 on ground, 8 on bench)

Why I chose these bros (aka justifications)
Goddard and Gibbs: Both averaged well down on their career best (Goddard 113 and Gibbs 107), can see both coming close to reaching this (Goddard around the 106 mark and Gibbs around the 103 mark) as Goddard will be second in line for the tag at Bombers after being 1st at Saints, while Gibbs will if he is deployed correctly by Mick and can cope with the tag.
Grimes, Birchall and Heppell: Can see each of these players improving their averages and see each of them as top 8 defenders by the end of the season.
Swan: His massive price tag is justified by his ability to pump out massive scores, those waiting for him to drop in price will be dissapointed.
Stanton: Ok I know the obviously most controversial of my picks, however will be third in line for the tag at the bombers, meaning he won't achieve shower scores such as 77, 75, 85, 84, 72 and 61 (he was on my bench for four of those scores though :P). Without these and the game he got injured against the Hawks he averaged 124.53, which he probably won't get this season without the tag but can easily see him progressing with our side and average 114 plus.
Naitanui: Ok I have to say I hate the player, most overrated in history, the way the WA media go on about him you'd think he was a mix of Polly Farmer and Jim Stynes in the ruck and John Coleman when playing forward, but can see him progressing to a 92-95 average to gain me some cash. Will be out of my side if I get Goldstein if HMac leaves.
Franklin to Rocky: Buddy only averaged 94 last season if it wasn't for that 204, don't see much value in him next season with the progression of other forwards at the Hawks such as Rioli (23 years old), Gunston (20) and Bruest (also 21) who will steal goals off Buddy, his main avenue of points. Rocky meanwhile I'd be happy if he repeats last year's average of 93, but if he can play a lot more in the midfield like in 2011 and improve to over 100 I'll be very happy.
Cloke: Very underpriced at a 75 average after a 96 in 2011, with Lynch in he'll cop less of a heavy 1v1 on him, allowing him to get the ball more freely and therefore is likely to improve his average.

What'd you all think?

[monstrum]

Looks pretty expensive :-\

[Justin Bieber]

Not sure if anyone cares :P hahaha ;)

[Jukes]

Looks pretty expensive :-\

When I go Buddy to Rocky I'll have 100k left over, which should be about enough given the massive price rise we've already experienced.

Not sure if anyone cares :P hahaha ;)

flower you too cant

[Justin Bieber]

I don't think you can't

[Adamant]

I actually dont mind the Stants pick. He should eliminate a few of those 70's & 80's scores without copping the tag as often and will be a massive POD, which is great with his high ceiling. Ball as M4 is smart as you have used the extra cash to stack your forward and backline. Overall a very good looking team at this stage.

[Footy_Boiz]

Solid looking team. I can see the Stanton and cloke picks either making or breaking that team, good luck!

[Spinking]

Generally pretty handy. I know Stants is your man, so won't criticize.  ;)

My main query is around Ball. I feel he's probably been overtaken in his year away. Could be a steal at that price, but I think his output will drop.

[Justin Bieber]

You're not a very good fella, so your title must be a typo hahahaha

[Jukes]

You're not a very good fella, so your title must be a typo hahahaha

Well we all know your username is correct as you're a lezbian

[zeddyzed]

Ha!