Why is he so unpopular?

[AndreDrummond]

Ivan Maric, why am I seeing him in no teams whatsoever after he had a breakout year and averaged 113, is there any reason he is so unpopular?
Absolute gun now, and I have him locked unless there is some unknown reason why no one has him!

[quinny88]

Price tag is the only reason i can think of.
Most people electing to go with the cheaper options like Goldy who should have a similar output at a much cheaper starting price

[Ziplock]

didnt he cop a pre-season injury?

[Jroo]

I'm considering him too. Is a bit pricey, but if he can continue his form from last season, he's worth it!

[quinny88]

didnt he cop a pre-season injury?

nah he's fully fit, training really well

[Jroo]

didnt he cop a pre-season injury?

nah he's fully fit, training really well

The only injury to speak of, would be his groin injury from last year, but he's all fine now

[Ringo]

Another reason maybe 99% of teams will have Berger as R2 and Maric shares bye with Berger along with high price.

Looked at him myself and this is one of the few Instances where I took the draw into consideration and his average last year over the teams meeting in the first 7 rounds was below par. (Note have used first game against Carlton not 2nd game)  So looking at him as an upgrade target.

[BB67th]

I might be looking at him as an upgrade target if he comes down in price at all, but I think he is just too expensive to start this year, and he I think he might drop 5-10 PPG.

[meow meow]

Only had 1 good season.
Carried the ruck by himself now he has Vickery and Orren who may take some TOG from him.

[Colliwobblers]

Price tag is the only reason i can think of.
Most people electing to go with the cheaper options like Goldy who should have a similar output at a much cheaper starting price

This Goldy is cheap and a perfect fit for SC. Clear #1 ruck at north again he should have a solid season I'll start goldy for SC. not DT tho.

[quinny88]

Only had 1 good season.
Carried the ruck by himself now he has Vickery and Orren who may take some TOG from him.

Vickery is a CHF and only provides relief in the ruck when Maric needs a rest. Last year we had to use Griffiths, Mcguanne and even Miller for that role at times.
And Stephenson will be lucky to play 5 games for the season.
Maric will certainly do the bulk of the ruck work again so thats not an issue

[meow meow]

It's an issue if it's enough for him to drop 5-10 points per game. Which it is.

[quinny88]

It's an issue if it's enough for him to drop 5-10 points per game. Which it is.

Lol why will he drop 5-10 points a game?

[meow meow]

It's an issue if it's enough for him to drop 5-10 points per game. Which it is.

Lol why will he drop 5-10 points a game?

Less time on ground/time in the ruck = less opportunity to score. Pretty simple really.

[SydneyRox]

i guess i am not convinced he will be as good this year?