New to FF, what do you think?

StanTON · January 31, 2013, 07:49:26 PM

The Jokers Fanplanner squad in the Dream Team competition coached by StanTON. Salary cap left: $10,000.

Brendon Goddard, Jack Grimes, Bryce Gibbs, Brian Lake, Brett Goodes, Jackson Thurlow
Sam Docherty, Lewis Stevenson

Dane Swan, Scott Pendlebury, Brent Stanton, Jack Redden, Leigh Montagna, Jesse Lonergan, Brad Crouch, Tom Mitchell
Jaeger O'Meara, Jack Viney

Dean Cox, Matthew Leuenberger
Brodie Grundy, Liam McBean

Steve Johnson, Tom Rockliff, Mitch Robinson, Travis Cloke, Chris Knights, Joe Daniher
Brent Staker, Tom Lee

Thoughts and suggestions are much appreciated.

Mr.Craig · January 31, 2013, 08:12:28 PM

Montagna and Lake are the two that stick out. Montagna to Ball/Embley and Lake to a premium would be the move I'd make.

Overall a nice side.

Football Factory · January 31, 2013, 08:40:52 PM

Quote from: Mr.Craig on January 31, 2013, 08:12:28 PM
Montagna and Lake are the two that stick out. Montagna to Ball/Embley and Lake to a premium would be the move I'd make.

Overall a nice side.

Agree with Mr.Craig

Ricochet · January 31, 2013, 08:46:31 PM

Quite a few uniques which is great to see. Lake and Cloke worry me a bit but they could go either way.
Montags with his easy early draw could work perfectly if he pumps out some big scores early on

Jukes · January 31, 2013, 10:25:28 PM

Likes
I found my new favourite FFer :D Stants, Lake and Cloke and then Montagna...are you me in disguise?
Flawless backline, rooks and premos alike
(There are only two real *likes* but the first counts as pretty much 10 :P)

Dislikes
Staker- there are better options
McBean- if there's no DPP link in the forwards, you don't need him as he'll play 0 games.
I rate Byrnes over Knights, your call though.

Suggested Alterations
Staker -> Menzel/Mayes
McBean -> Daw/Witts

Ratings
Backs: 8.5/10
Mids: 8.75/10
Rucks: 8/10
Forwards: 8.25/10
Overall: 8.4/10 good side highlighting by my big 3

@MrC and FF...NO. Montagna will average ~120 in the first three rounds then you can offload him to Murphy who has a hard start, and Lake will average at least 90, good chance of 95+.

stew42 · January 31, 2013, 10:48:28 PM

Montagna will miss rnd 1.

"Saint Leigh Montagna will miss St Kilda's opening game of 2013 after the AFL Tribunal upheld his one-match suspension for rough conduct against Carlton's Andrew Walker."

mezzoculo · January 31, 2013, 10:58:24 PM

FYI, StanTON:

Montagna averages against first six opponents (2011 - 2012):

GCS (3 games) - 99.6
RIC (2 games) - 84.0
GWS (1) - 128.0
ESS (2) - 90.5
SYD (3) - 88
COL (2*) - 115.5 (* excl. injured affected 51 in Rnd 11, 2011)

Overall Rnd 1 - 6 average (2011 - 2012) - 100.9

Sadly, Montags days of DT relevancy are in the past.

Windigo · January 31, 2013, 11:07:24 PM

Don't over think the first 3-5 rounds with speculative picks that probably have more negatives than positives.

Find the cash for a real premium that WILL pour in the points no matter the opponent. ;)

Football Factory · February 01, 2013, 11:06:29 PM

No offence Jukes but i wouldn't pick Montagna in a blind fit .. happy to eat my words..but unlikely