Forward for 250k

[ben_020285]

Personally I don't like Rohan or any of the options that are in the 200 - 250k bracket for forwards.

I just don't think any of them will score enough or make enough cash to warrant selection.

If Mitch Clark was fit and playing round 1 then I would go for him but that's not going to happen.

[Ricochet]

who is missy

Missy Higgins

[blues123]

nah i reckon not shaun higgins i reckon ben kennedy or bock

[Bully]

As my wishlist continues to diminish I'm preparing to do the unthinkable and and cut Jaeger Martin from the midfield.

As it stands, Walker & Clark are off the table, which leaves Missy Higgins who is 50/50, Fasolo who not only missed last week but is directly competing with Blair, Kennedy & Jamie Elliott, Rohan who has never been SC relevant in my opinion (flashy yes) and Bock who still may not be ready in time. Ben Kennedy may be an option but job security must also be considered.

So if worse comes to worst, I may call upon the services of Tom Hawkins at F5, leaving a forward line something like this -

Danger, Martin, Franklin, Pavlich, Hawkins, Markworth (Impey, Jay Kennedy-Harris).

To do this sacrifices will need to be made and unfortunately it may entail replacing Jack Martin with one of Michie, Sheed or Cripps. It's a bold move and one I'd prefer not to make but I'd rather have stability in the forward line with a guaranteed best 22 player at F5.

[ben_020285]

As my wishlist continues to diminish I'm preparing to do the unthinkable and and cut Jaeger Martin from the midfield.

As it stands, Walker & Clark are off the table, which leaves Missy Higgins who is 50/50, Fasolo who not only missed last week but is directly competing with Blair, Kennedy & Jamie Elliott, Rohan who has never been SC relevant in my opinion (flashy yes) and Bock who still may not be ready in time. Ben Kennedy may be an option but job security must also be considered.

So if worse comes to worst, I may call upon the services of Tom Hawkins at F5, leaving a forward line something like this -

Danger, Martin, Franklin, Pavlich, Hawkins, Markworth (Impey, Jay Kennedy-Harris).

To do this sacrifices will need to be made and unfortunately it may entail replacing Jack Martin with one of Michie, Sheed or Cripps. It's a bold move and one I'd prefer not to make but I'd rather have stability in the forward line with a guaranteed best 22 player at F5.

I am starting with 5 players in my forward line that I intend to be keepers. My current F5 is Pavlich.

I just think that there is great value in other areas with players such as Suckling, Daisy and Sandi at discount prices.

I think this is the year to load up in the forward line.

[Ricochet]

I'm thinking the opposite. With Fasolo, Higgins, Lamb, Rohan, Clark, Bock, Walker at the prices they are (even though a couple won't be ready round 1) and with limited backline rookie options, I think its the year to load up the backline.

[blues123]

show me your team ben_020285

[GCSkiwi]

I'm thinking the opposite. With Fasolo, Higgins, Lamb, Rohan, Clark, Bock, Walker at the prices they are (even though a couple won't be ready round 1) and with limited backline rookie options, I think its the year to load up the backline.

Totally agree. At this point I have Pavlich at F3 then Fasolo, Rohan, Kersten, Impey and Garlett. But if some of my 117-123k rookies don't get up, Pavlich will go, leaving me with an F3-8 made of cash cows... Stack the other lines...

[ben_020285]

show me your team ben_020285

say please

[ben_020285]

I'm thinking the opposite. With Fasolo, Higgins, Lamb, Rohan, Clark, Bock, Walker at the prices they are (even though a couple won't be ready round 1) and with limited backline rookie options, I think its the year to load up the backline.

Yeah I agree that it is wise to not have many rookies on the field in the backline too. A team with 4 keepers, Suckling and a rookie on the field is the way to go and that is my current setup.

[Bully]

I'm thinking the opposite. With Fasolo, Higgins, Lamb, Rohan, Clark, Bock, Walker at the prices they are (even though a couple won't be ready round 1) and with limited backline rookie options, I think its the year to load up the backline.

Fasolo, Rohan & Lamb are the only real certainties and they don't strike me as the best F5 & F6 alternatives. I'd be all over Walker if available but he won't be, Higgins is also a bit of a gamble, particularly if he doesn't play any pre season matches. One also needs to consider the logistics of planning for the split round. Will people jump on players in the first week, even it means missing out on their preferred option in the second? 

[Ricochet]

I'm thinking the opposite. With Fasolo, Higgins, Lamb, Rohan, Clark, Bock, Walker at the prices they are (even though a couple won't be ready round 1) and with limited backline rookie options, I think its the year to load up the backline.

Fasolo, Rohan & Lamb are the only real certainties and they don't strike me as the best F5 & F6 alternatives. I'd be all over Walker if available but he won't be, Higgins is also a bit of a gamble, particularly if he doesn't play any pre season matches. One also needs to consider the logistics of planning for the split round. Will people jump on players in the first week, even it means missing out on their preferred option in the second?

Who are better F5 and F6 alternatives?

[ben_020285]

I'm thinking the opposite. With Fasolo, Higgins, Lamb, Rohan, Clark, Bock, Walker at the prices they are (even though a couple won't be ready round 1) and with limited backline rookie options, I think its the year to load up the backline.

Fasolo, Rohan & Lamb are the only real certainties and they don't strike me as the best F5 & F6 alternatives. I'd be all over Walker if available but he won't be, Higgins is also a bit of a gamble, particularly if he doesn't play any pre season matches. One also needs to consider the logistics of planning for the split round. Will people jump on players in the first week, even it means missing out on their preferred option in the second?

Who are better F5 and F6 alternatives?

I think that finding room for a player around the 430k mark at F5 such as Pav, Gunston or Zorko and playing a rookie at F6 is better than going with 2 of Fasolo, Rohan, Lamb, Higgins etc etc

[GCSkiwi]

If you're running a 430k player at F5, plus 4 keepers, suckling and a rookie in defense, your midfield must be next to nonexistant... That's basically half your salary cap on 12 players. Still got an entire bench, 8 midfield and 2 ruck spots to fill

[Ricochet]

I'm thinking the opposite. With Fasolo, Higgins, Lamb, Rohan, Clark, Bock, Walker at the prices they are (even though a couple won't be ready round 1) and with limited backline rookie options, I think its the year to load up the backline.

Fasolo, Rohan & Lamb are the only real certainties and they don't strike me as the best F5 & F6 alternatives. I'd be all over Walker if available but he won't be, Higgins is also a bit of a gamble, particularly if he doesn't play any pre season matches. One also needs to consider the logistics of planning for the split round. Will people jump on players in the first week, even it means missing out on their preferred option in the second?

Who are better F5 and F6 alternatives?

I think that finding room for a player around the 430k mark at F5 such as Pav, Gunston or Zorko and playing a rookie at F6 is better than going with 2 of Fasolo, Rohan, Lamb, Higgins etc etc

But you pay for their JS. By bringing in a 430k player you have to downgrade to a rookie elsewhere who would most likely have less JS. We have to basically consider these cheap fwds as rookies and only need a 65-70+ averages from them. Most can push much higher than that