Maggie May's Supercoach Team 2014

[Ringo]

Solid team here.  Like Eaglesman looked at team and said where is money spent.

Your mids are very strong amd probably have spent a bit much here but your decision. You have spent 20% of your salary cap on your first 3 midfielders and all three have the round 8 bye,  I would look at downgrading Jelwood to his brother who has the round 9 bye and have another $80k to use in defence or forwards. Your decision though.

Watch for cheap rookies during preseason that may assist with restructuring team

[Maggie May]

Thanks for the feedback.  At the rate I'm tinkering the side I'm going to get up to 100 versions before the start of the season.  I think this version is a little more balanced though:

Def: McVeigh, Mitchell, Hanley, Suckling, Kolodjashnij, McDonald (Fuller, Cutler)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Rockliff, Beams, Thomas, Martin, Polec, Dunstan (Honeychurch, O'Rourke)
Ruc: Lobbe, Grundy (Thurlow, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Martin, Wingard, Mitchell, Hogan, Lennon (Taylor, Garlett)

Cash Left: $13,500

Notes:
*This is a much more bye friendly structure (10/10/10)
*Thomas & Suckling make me nervous.  I've been burnt twice in the last two years on Thomas, and although Suckling is a nice price, I haven't heard much about him this pre-season (other than on SC boards). 
*I am considering bringing in Dixon or Bellchambers for Mitchell or Wingard to give a dpp to the rucks.
*I'm also nervous about Mitchell.  At that price I'd want him to be a keeper, and he's always averaged well in SC but he is still a 2nd year player. 
*Obviously rookies are mostly speculative.  I'm hoping some good cheaper ones emerge to downgrade some for me to spend more on my keepers & mid pricers.

[eaglesman]

Thanks for the feedback.  At the rate I'm tinkering the side I'm going to get up to 100 versions before the start of the season.  I think this version is a little more balanced though:

Def: McVeigh, Mitchell, Hanley, Suckling, Kolodjashnij, McDonald (Fuller, Cutler)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Rockliff, Beams, Thomas, Martin, Polec, Dunstan (Honeychurch, O'Rourke)
Ruc: Lobbe, Grundy (Thurlow, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Martin, Wingard, Mitchell, Hogan, Lennon (Taylor, Garlett)

Cash Left: $13,500

Notes:
*This is a much more bye friendly structure (10/10/10)
*Thomas & Suckling make me nervous.  I've been burnt twice in the last two years on Thomas, and although Suckling is a nice price, I haven't heard much about him this pre-season (other than on SC boards). 
*I am considering bringing in Dixon or Bellchambers for Mitchell or Wingard to give a dpp to the rucks.
*I'm also nervous about Mitchell.  At that price I'd want him to be a keeper, and he's always averaged well in SC but he is still a 2nd year player. 
*Obviously rookies are mostly speculative.  I'm hoping some good cheaper ones emerge to downgrade some for me to spend more on my keepers & mid pricers.

I almost  have the same defenders and obviously its a wait and see if we can field those 2 rookies

Polec is interesting, is this his year to finally justify his draft selection .. like the selection of dunstan on field(atm have done the same)

like the rucks ... my mate is a die hard pies supporter and said grundy looks like an absolute beats this preseason

i made a comment last year that one day wingard will be a sc gun, and indeed i had him for much of last year but i just dont know whether he justifies that price and surely will cop more attention this season .. i too would be nervous about mitchell but i think everyone has to take a risk on a mid pricer this season whether it is a mitchell, parker, motlop, gunston or a darling for instance i think they all are risks but one of them will break out ...

a better team than before i think

[_wato]

Nice looking team mate. I actually like most of your picks apart from the two Eaglesman pointed out, that being Wingard and Mitchell.
I think any of Roughead, Franklin, Cloke, Pavlich, Motlop, Gunston etc are better picks that both of those two. Wingard will definitely cop attention and most of his scores were against weaker opposition. Also remember a lot of his scores were inflated due to late game heroics.
Also with Mitchell, not sure whether he will be a starter, again he is another man who went down with injury late in the season, and I don't see him being apart of the midfield or forward line at this stage. As I said, better picks I think.

Good luck mate, rest of your team looks pretty safe and good :)

[Maggie May]

Okay I have been doing a bit of experimenting and would love some feedback.

Def: McVeigh, Mitchell, Grimes, Swallow, Suckling, McDonald (Clurey, Fuller)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Selwood, Beams, Murphy, Martin, Sheed, Dunstan (O'Rourke, Honeychurch)
Ruc: Grundy, Sandilands (Brown, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Martin, Dixon, Clark, Hogan, Fasolo (Taylor, Garlett)
Cash: $19,100

Notes:
* I have no idea what the bye structure of this is, I literally just threw this together and haven't looked into it.  I'll probably do that over the weekend.
* I'm experimenting with weakening my forward line a little to strengthen the back line.  There seems to be more bargains and good choice rookies in the forward line rather than the back line.
* I am considering trading Fasolo to Lennon to allow myself to upgrade Clark to Walker.  I think Walker has the more proven SC record, but I am unsure if he will be right to go round 1.  If he isn't would Taylor/Lennon/Garlett be sufficient cover to select him and sit him on the bench until he is?
* My rucks are risky but Sandi has proven SC form if his body holds up, and Grundy is definitely 1st choice ruck at Collingwood and word is he is tearing up the training track this pre-season.  Apparently he is apparently putting in extra time after training one on one with Hudson who doubles as the Magpies ruck coach.
* I do think this is my preferred mid line.  I have 3 captain choices, two players whose price has fallen due to injury (mostly) last year but have been previous $600k players, the No. 1 choice rookie, plus 2 other rookies that are constantly being talked about on preseason form in my starting line up.
* However I am considering moving McDonald to the mids for the dpp for Sheed, and putting Kolodjashnij (Spelling?) in defence, but that would require trading Clurey to Battersby.

Okay essay finished.  All feedback would be greatly appreciated.

[Keeper27]

Def: McVeigh, Mitchell, Grimes, Swallow, Suckling, McDonald (Clurey, Fuller)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Selwood, Beams, Murphy, Martin, Sheed, Dunstan (O'Rourke, Honeychurch)
Ruc: Grundy, Sandilands (Brown, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Martin, Dixon, Clark, Hogan, Fasolo (Taylor, Garlett)
Cash: $19,100

DEF D1 & D2 are perfect. D3-D5 you're hoping they all increase, im doing the same. McDonald will get games.
MID M1-M3 strong. watch out for selwood should be ok rnd 1. Beams & Murphy to improve.
RUC Grundy as the Pies #1 will improve, Sandi underpriced
FWD Dusty to move to DEF, not sold on Dixon. Hogan should be ready for Rnd 1.






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[Maggie May]

Here's my Pre-Nab Cup team.

Def: McVeigh, Mitchell, Shaw, Suckling, Kolodjashnij, McDonald (Cutler, Fuller)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Watson, Murphy, Beams, Martin, Michie, Dunstan ( O'Rourke, Honeychurch)
Ruc: Grundy, Sandilands (Currie, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Martin, Wingard, Gunstan, Hogan, Lennon (Taylor, Garlett)
Cash Left : $6,400
Bye Structure: 11/10/9

[Ringo]

Nice team Maggie

Def: With a dearth of defence rookies this year (unless NAB cup reveals a new one) I do not like the idea of 2 rookies playing each week with little back up. What happens if KK or MacDonald get injured or lose form, More options for rookies in forwards and mids so play around there,
Mids very strong with good rookies
Rucks:  Risky but may pay off Grundy although will play has not played a full season so watch
Fwds: Strong here - Not a fan of Hogan at the price,

My views only but go with gut.

[The Pelican]

Here's my Pre-Nab Cup team.

Def: McVeigh, Mitchell, Shaw, Suckling, Kolodjashnij, McDonald (Cutler, Fuller)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Watson, Murphy, Beams, Martin, Michie, Dunstan ( O'Rourke, Honeychurch)
Ruc: Grundy, Sandilands (Currie, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, Martin, Wingard, Gunstan, Hogan, Lennon (Taylor, Garlett)
Cash Left : $6,400
Bye Structure: 11/10/9

Defenders: Agree with Ringo. Need one less rookie. Other then that good defence. 8.5/10
Midfielders: Good strong premiums and midpricers with good rookies. 9.5/10
Rucks: Risky here I think you should try to upgrade one to Lobbe. 7.5/10
Forwards: Like the pick of Gunston and Wingard. 9/10

34.5/40. Good team. Just needs a few minor adjustments

Would you be able to rate my team

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[johnnytheboy1]

Def: I think you should only have 1 rookie on the field so i would be weakining your fwds and .Shaw is a good unique pick.
Mids: Strong here with good rookies.
Rucks: This is your weakest line but could pay off as i see see grundy improving his scoring this year
Fwds: Maybe downgrade Hogan to Impey may need to downgrade Gunston as well to improve the defence.

Team needs some minor adjustments give it an 7/10

[Maggie May]

Been doing a bit more tinkering with my team (so much for the last one being my Pre-Nab Cup team).

Def: Mitchell, Hibberd, Lumumba, Suckling, Kolodjashnij, McDonald (Laidler, Fuller)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Watson, D. Beams, Murphy, J. Martin, C. Beams, Dunstan (O'Rourke, Honeychurch)
Ruc: Grundy, Sandilands (Currie, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, D. Martin, Wingard, Franklin, Fasolo, Garlett (Taylor, Impey)
Cash Left: $62,600
Bye Structure: 12/9/9

[Mat0369]

Been doing a bit more tinkering with my team (so much for the last one being my Pre-Nab Cup team).

Def: Mitchell, Hibberd, Lumumba, Suckling, Kolodjashnij, McDonald (Laidler, Fuller)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Watson, D. Beams, Murphy, J. Martin, C. Beams, Dunstan (O'Rourke, Honeychurch)
Ruc: Grundy, Sandilands (Currie, Nankervis)
Fwd: Dangerfield, D. Martin, Wingard, Franklin, Fasolo, Garlett (Taylor, Impey)
Cash Left: $62,600
Bye Structure: 12/9/9

I started last season with Hibberd but I think I would look at him as an upgrade target this year. I thought he was under priced last season due to a couple of sub effected scores the year before. I am also personally not a fan of Harry O, a few guys around that price range or cheaper I would look at are Hurn (under priced), Swallow if he looks to be fit and firing and Hansen (averaged around 90 in the second half last season when you take out his sub scores). I think if you turn Lumumba into say Hurn and Hibberd into Swallow/Hansen you will get roughly the same production and save some cash.

The mids are fine, rookies will put their name up in the NAB for selection and guys like Viv Michie are one to keep an eye on.

I like Grundy as he rucks one out and he could be a good guy to start with. I don't know if he will be a keeper at the end of the year since his body won't be used to shouldering the majority of the ruck load at AFL level and he will likely slow down. You have some other options for a bit more cash (Lobbe is the one that stands out) but I don't mind the Grundy pick to start the season. I would also turn Currie into Ben Brown. Brown has DPP and played a lot of last season as a ruck forward for the North VFL team. He is cheaper then Currie and also has a higher chance of getting a game as he could work in the same team as Goldstein.

I like the Wingard pick, the guy is a gun, see if you can get Rohan into your team for Garlett as Dayle will have a tough time breaking into the Hawks team at this point where you would expect Rooster to be in the Swans 22

Otherwise it looks pretty good and you have something solid to work around.

[Maggie May]

Is this backline too risky?

Def: S. Mitchell, D. Swallow, M. Williams, S. Atley, M. Suckling J. Laidler (T. Cutler, M. Fuller)
Mid: G. Ablett, S.Pendlebury, J. Watson, M. Murphy, D. Beams, J. Martin, V. Michie, L. Dunstan (J. O'Rourke, D. Garlett)
Ruc: B. Grundy, A. Sandilands (B. Brown, T. Nankervis)
Fwd: P. Dangerfield, D. Martin, C. Wingard, L. Franklin, J. Lamb, G. Rohan (L. Taylor, J. Impey)
Cash: $10,100
Bye Structure: 3/3/2, 4/3/3, 2/0/2, 2/3/3 = 11/9/10

[tor01doc]

As usual one line will need to be a bit thin.

You have thinnish lines in defence and ruck.

I think you are better taking a couple more really cheap rookies who get games prior to  bye time to build slowly rather than get plodding types who will neither score enough to be keepers nor make enough to be of any great value in terms of upgrading later.

Names that look like they would annoy me include Laidler, Lamb, Rohan and Williams. Have a look at what you can get by swapping them for genuine rookies and using the cash to grab keepers.

I count around 8 keepers and another 4 maybes and a swathe of not likely to be that usefuls.

[sammy123]

Backline is to weak. Need another prem in def. cause if swallow doesnt fire your flowered