Rico's Advice Thread

[Ricochet]

DEF: A. Walker, G. Birchall, M. Suckling, R. Henderson, J. Grimes, M. Fuller (L. Mcdonald, J. Battersby)
MID:S. Pendlebury, J. Watson, M. Barlow, D. Beams, D.Thomas, J. Aish, V. Michie, L. Dunstan (X. Ellis, J. O'Rourke)
RUC: N. Naitanui, B. Longer ( R. Lobb, T. Nankervis)
FWD: P. Dangerfield, D. Martin, L. Franklin, M. Pavlich, M. Clark, A. Fasolo (D. Garlett, M. Honeychruch)

- i believe pendlebury will step it up even if its just allitle bit more now that he's captain
- thinking aish's elite skills will help his SC scoring
- hoping pavlich can return to his old ways but he might be done
- longer will most likely swap to sandi if he doesnt get a game
- thinking of taking a punt on cotchin but who to get rid of for him?

DEF: Very solid mate. Birchall, Suckling Hendo and Grimes all represent great value and your rookies are fine.

MIDS: Agree Cotchin would finish that midfield off. I'd look at Barlow as the one to go, as much as it kills me to say it. No doubt that Aish has talent but I would still look to try and fit JMartin in. The kid is a freak mate, I reckon he'll have a better year than O'meara.

RUCKS: NicNat/Longer is an interesting combo. Any reason for not going Sandi/Hmac? Injury concerns are there but they are proven scorers. Lobb and Nank are fine for rookies.

FWDS: Again like this line. Danger, Martin, Buddy and Pav are all ripper picks. Clark has some serious doubt of a return before round 1 so consider Higgins or Rohan as his replacement.

[Jackross10]

Mitchell Thompson Simpson Swallow Suckling KK        Cutler Fuller
Ablett Pendles Rocky Murphy Beams Dunstan O'Rourke Crouch.       Gordon Taylor
Naitanui Sandi.      Nankervis Thurlow
Danger Martin Franklin Gray/Gunston JKH Garlett     Impey Kersten.

19k if I get gray. Thanks heaps man!

[Ricochet]

Defenders: McVeigh, Mitchell, Thompson, Swallow, Suckling, Kolojashnij (Fuller, Cutler)
Midfielders: Pendlebury, Swan, Steven, Murphy, Beams, Martin, Michie, Dunstan (Crouch, Garlett)
Rucks: Lobbe, Sandilands (Lobb, Nankervis)
Forwards: Dangerfield, Martin, Gunston, Clark, Fasolo, Lennon (Impey, Honeychurch)

$52,800 left

DEF: Nice POD in Thompson. Someone else on here had picked him also. I am a little wary on picking players straight after a big breakout year so I'm staying away but based on last year he is a solid pick. Love the Swallow breakout pick. He was talent no doubt, he just needs the mid time.

MIDS: Quite a few PODs here also. Haven't seen many teams with Swan or mainly Steven. Not a massive fan of the Steven pick because Saints will get worse before they get better. However Saints have a very juicy start to the year so he could destroy it early on. I'd also consider DThomas for his price. Your rookies are fine also, and love the dpp link with Garlett.

RUCKS: I've given my reasons to a few people above why I don't like the Lobbe pick but I can see why people are picking him. Sandi is great value pick and your rookies are fine.

FWDS. Gunston is a nice POD however I'm still not sure on how he will cope without Buddy. At an 83ave from last year he will have to average 100 to a) be a top end premo and b) make you some decent cash. Clark still doesnt have a return date set so I would look at Higgins or Rohan as a replacement.

[kilbluff1985]

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Hi mate

really happy with this team i think it's really well balanced on all the lines with some good POD's

if there are enough good rookie mid options i'll downgrade Daisy to a rookie and upgrade Rohan

Cheers

[Ricochet]

What are your thoughts on Luke Parker? Can he lift to premium status... cheers

He'd probably need to lift to 100ave which is definitely possible. But I think we'll see the best of Parker in another year or two when he firmly establishes himself in that starting midfield. At an 87 average I don't think you miss out on much by not starting him and picking him up later if he does increase closer to the 100ave. The potential for premo status is there but the value for picking him straight up probably isn't.

[Ricochet]

Hey Rico

Thanks for putting up an advice thread:

For F2/F3 spot (Behind Danger): Franklin + Pavlich or Dustmart + Darling?

For my mind it's a clear Buddy Pavlova but I have a Dustbin Vendetta after he killed me 2 years running, which probably gives me a mental block against picking him. Just concerned about whether Buddy and Pav can find their form again... If they can I think there's every chance Dustbin won't be top 6...

Yeh I think you have to go Buddy and Pav here. Buddy will average similar to Dusty and even though I've picked Darling for a breakout year, Pav will easy beat him by seasons end. The only thing Darling does have going for him is he has a very easy start to the year. But yeh mate go Buddy and Pav

[Ricochet]

Hey mate, appreciate some help with this one haha thanks mate!

DEF: Another Thompson pick. As I've mentioned before I don't really like picking players straight after a big breakout year but based on last year he should be a top end premo along with McVeigh and Mitchell. Again, love the Swallow pick for a breakout year. Sucking is great value and your rookies are fine.

MIDS: Wow another Steven pick as well. A nice POD there. I have given my thoughts on him to The Pelican just above. Rocky, Beams and Thomas are all great value picks and your rookies are perfect.

RUCKS: Standard ruck setup which is perfect. Rookies are interesting though. I would also consider Lobb, Nankervis and Thurlow.

FWDS: Danger, Martin, Buddy are all great picks. Clark still doesnt have a return date set so I would look at Higgins or Rohan as a replacement. Garlett looks like playing early so he is fine at F6.

[billnats]

Thomas & Duffield.
Or Rookie & McVeigh?

[Ricochet]

Mitchell Thompson Simpson Swallow Suckling KK        Cutler Fuller
Ablett Pendles Rocky Murphy Beams Dunstan O'Rourke Crouch.       Gordon Taylor
Naitanui Sandi.      Nankervis Thurlow
Danger Martin Franklin Gray/Gunston JKH Garlett     Impey Kersten.

19k if I get gray. Thanks heaps man!

DEF: Some great value picks in Swallow, Simpson, Suckling. Mitchell is a top end premo and I have given my thoughts on Thompson to a few people this morning.

MIDS: A solid line of Guns and Rooks here. I'd also consider JMartin, Sheed and Ellis for your rooks. I'd also consider DThomas as a value pick.

RUCKS: Standard ruckline here and the best one imo.

FWDS: Probably a little too weak at the back end mate. Most teams will field a midpricer like Higgins, Clark, Fasolo, Rohan at F5 and some teams even have one at F6. Danger, Buddy and Martin are fine. I'm not completely sold on Gunston and Gray is quite a risky pick but you have to take some risks so have no problem with either. 

[Ricochet]

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Hi mate

really happy with this team i think it's really well balanced on all the lines with some good POD's

if there are enough good rookie mid options i'll downgrade Daisy to a rookie and upgrade Rohan

Cheers

Haha your not wrong about a few PODs!

DEF Thompson, Hibberd and Houli are fine picks. I'm not that keen on Thompson but he does have some admirers. Interesting you have no love for Birchall though. Swallow is primed for a breakout year and Suckling is great value.

MIDS: Rocky, Cotchin, Beams and Thomas are all under priced premos and your rookies are fine. Also consider Sheed and Ellis.

RUCKS: Standard ruckline and the best combo imo.

FWDS: Danger and Martin are great top end picks, Pavlich is a good under priced premo and Parker could breakout even further. Although for Parker to be a viable pick he would need to average 100 to be a top end premo. If you can see that happening then keep him. Hogan did jar his knee not too long ago so keep an eye on him. I'd also consider Higgins or Fasolo here.

[Ricochet]

Thomas & Duffield.
Or Rookie & McVeigh?

Definitely McVeigh and JMartin. Can you somehow keep Thomas though. He is great value at that price

[vmac66]

Hey Rico , great reading with your replies , and tks
If you have some time left could you please have a look at mine . .
Have 24 k left
Mitchell , mcveigh , Hanley , suckling , atley , kk , .......McDonald , fuller
Ablett , pendles , beams , Watson , Thomas , Tyson , michie , x Ellis . .,. . C beams , dunstans
Lobbe , sandi . ... 2 x rookies
Danger , Martin , Franklin , Higgins ( bock , Clark ) , Rohan , Taylor . . . Gartlett , honey church

Thank you in advance of any advice .

[4820]

Hey Rico's,
What are your thoughts on Shane Savage as a mid price option.
thanks, 

[billnats]

Thomas & Duffield.
Or Rookie & McVeigh?

Definitely McVeigh and JMartin. Can you somehow keep Thomas though. He is great value at that price

Im still 10K short with the McVeigh & JMartin switch... recommend any minor downgrades elsewhere to find the cash?  Maybe even C.Beams & McVeigh?

Dont think I can keep Daisy unless I downgrade a premium. For example:
Ziebell > JMartin
Duffield > McVeigh
Lobbe > Goldstein

[kilbluff1985]

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Hi mate

really happy with this team i think it's really well balanced on all the lines with some good POD's

if there are enough good rookie mid options i'll downgrade Daisy to a rookie and upgrade Rohan

Cheers

Haha your not wrong about a few PODs!

DEF Thompson, Hibberd and Houli are fine picks. I'm not that keen on Thompson but he does have some admirers. Interesting you have no love for Birchall though. Swallow is primed for a breakout year and Suckling is great value.

MIDS: Rocky, Cotchin, Beams and Thomas are all under priced premos and your rookies are fine. Also consider Sheed and Ellis.

RUCKS: Standard ruckline and the best combo imo.

FWDS: Danger and Martin are great top end picks, Pavlich is a good under priced premo and Parker could breakout even further. Although for Parker to be a viable pick he would need to average 100 to be a top end premo. If you can see that happening then keep him. Hogan did jar his knee not too long ago so keep an eye on him. I'd also consider Higgins or Fasolo here.

Cheers mate

i like Birchall but don't want him and Suckling not a fan of having two premos from the same team in one line don't know why really

The Hogan spot is still up for grabs between a few guys Fasolo etc

Parker is an interesting one in the forward line i prefer mid/fwds if i can over KPP guys and i do think he can get up around 95+ which makes him worth picking imo