Luke McDonald - Really?

[SydneyRox]

Depends on what chances he would be to play round 2. If he's really close I might keep him and hope he plays round 2, and if not then bring in another rookie defender on the bubble who is set to make the most cash and good JS. If he doesn't look like getting a game anytime soon though, then hello Langford.

How are you supposed to know if he is close or not.

I am also of the opinion, you should not pick players that arent named, i can think of a few loopholes for senior players I could use, but especially when it comes to rookies.

[Bully]

Depends on what chances he would be to play round 2. If he's really close I might keep him and hope he plays round 2, and if not then bring in another rookie defender on the bubble who is set to make the most cash and good JS. If he doesn't look like getting a game anytime soon though, then hello Langford.

How are you supposed to know if he is close or not.

I am also of the opinion, you should not pick players that arent named, i can think of a few loopholes for senior players I could use, but especially when it comes to rookies.

That particular philosophy cost me a top 100 spot last year, Brown over Terlich was a huge mistake, particularly given I had him in my team for the entire preseason. Pick the guy you think has the best JS and scoring potential over the entire season, not just round 1. I fail to see how Langford, Georgiou, Tippett & Cutler have better JS than McDonald.

[CrowsFan]

Brodie Martin is definafelt in the Crows best 22. Kicked 3 the other day and loons really good atm.

No way his "definite"

Are you hoping his definite so you can start him?  :P

If you're going to correct others on their spelling, at least ensure yours is correct too. You should be saying he's, not his ;)

[SydneyRox]

What if (knock on wood) Macdonald doesnt get named and does a knee pushing himself in training during the week??

Its a massive risk. if Macdonald is named round 2, then you can still bank a price rise out of whoever you picked when you trade macdonald in on the bubble in rnd 4? Assuming he has come out and smashed it and proved his JS and scoring potential

[kilbluff1985]

yeah we all thought Currie was close to getting a game last year

[Southstorm]

I think Currie as a ruck is a bit different to McDonald, namely because Currie was only ever going to be good as a ruck while McDonald can play in many more positions.

[Bully]

What if (knock on wood) Macdonald doesnt get named and does a knee pushing himself in training during the week??

Its a massive risk. if Macdonald is named round 2, then you can still bank a price rise out of whoever you picked when you trade macdonald in on the bubble in rnd 4? Assuming he has come out and smashed it and proved his JS and scoring potential

First of all, who will be banking a price rise after one week? Secondly, if he gets injured then so be it, any rookie at any stage could get injured, more likely if they are on the field. One has to back their judgement here and pick the player they deem to be the most secure. Most of those that jumped on Clurey are now regretting that decision, likewise Cameron. After last year's Brown/Terlich debacle I will be looking long term. And besides, if he's out I still get to keep 111 from Langdon.

[SydneyRox]

What if (knock on wood) Macdonald doesnt get named and does a knee pushing himself in training during the week??

Its a massive risk. if Macdonald is named round 2, then you can still bank a price rise out of whoever you picked when you trade macdonald in on the bubble in rnd 4? Assuming he has come out and smashed it and proved his JS and scoring potential

First of all, who will be banking a price rise after one week? Secondly, if he gets injured then so be it, any rookie at any stage could get injured, more likely if they are on the field. One has to back their judgement here and pick the player they deem to be the most secure. Most of those that jumped on Clurey are now regretting that decision, likewise Cameron. After last year's Brown/Terlich debacle I will be looking long term. And besides, if he's out I still get to keep 111 from Langdon.

you dont bring macdonald in round 2 - you bring him in round 4?

Your original rookie has played 3 games - gained a price rise. Macdonald has played 2 - is on the bubble

[Bully]

What if (knock on wood) Macdonald doesnt get named and does a knee pushing himself in training during the week??

Its a massive risk. if Macdonald is named round 2, then you can still bank a price rise out of whoever you picked when you trade macdonald in on the bubble in rnd 4? Assuming he has come out and smashed it and proved his JS and scoring potential

First of all, who will be banking a price rise after one week? Secondly, if he gets injured then so be it, any rookie at any stage could get injured, more likely if they are on the field. One has to back their judgement here and pick the player they deem to be the most secure. Most of those that jumped on Clurey are now regretting that decision, likewise Cameron. After last year's Brown/Terlich debacle I will be looking long term. And besides, if he's out I still get to keep 111 from Langdon.

you dont bring macdonald in round 2 - you bring him in round 4?

Your original rookie has played 3 games - gained a price rise. Macdonald has played 2 - is on the bubble

I don't know about you but I don't trade unless my player has made a minimum of 150k, that usually entails 3-4 price rises. It's a wasted trade otherwise.

[SydneyRox]

What if (knock on wood) Macdonald doesnt get named and does a knee pushing himself in training during the week??

Its a massive risk. if Macdonald is named round 2, then you can still bank a price rise out of whoever you picked when you trade macdonald in on the bubble in rnd 4? Assuming he has come out and smashed it and proved his JS and scoring potential

First of all, who will be banking a price rise after one week? Secondly, if he gets injured then so be it, any rookie at any stage could get injured, more likely if they are on the field. One has to back their judgement here and pick the player they deem to be the most secure. Most of those that jumped on Clurey are now regretting that decision, likewise Cameron. After last year's Brown/Terlich debacle I will be looking long term. And besides, if he's out I still get to keep 111 from Langdon.

you dont bring macdonald in round 2 - you bring him in round 4?

Your original rookie has played 3 games - gained a price rise. Macdonald has played 2 - is on the bubble

I don't know about you but I don't trade unless my player has made a minimum of 150k, that usually entails 3-4 price rises. It's a wasted trade otherwise.

yet you are prepared to burn one if macdonald doesnt get named round 2 and/or something goes wrong?

In the senario above you have gained 3 weeks worth of looking at both players and the other rookies, while still banking scores and gaining a price increase. Most people are happy that 1-2 - adjustment trades need to be made in these rounds.

If at that point you decide that you want/need macdonald you can make the call.

[Bully]

What if (knock on wood) Macdonald doesnt get named and does a knee pushing himself in training during the week??

Its a massive risk. if Macdonald is named round 2, then you can still bank a price rise out of whoever you picked when you trade macdonald in on the bubble in rnd 4? Assuming he has come out and smashed it and proved his JS and scoring potential

First of all, who will be banking a price rise after one week? Secondly, if he gets injured then so be it, any rookie at any stage could get injured, more likely if they are on the field. One has to back their judgement here and pick the player they deem to be the most secure. Most of those that jumped on Clurey are now regretting that decision, likewise Cameron. After last year's Brown/Terlich debacle I will be looking long term. And besides, if he's out I still get to keep 111 from Langdon.

you dont bring macdonald in round 2 - you bring him in round 4?

Your original rookie has played 3 games - gained a price rise. Macdonald has played 2 - is on the bubble

I don't know about you but I don't trade unless my player has made a minimum of 150k, that usually entails 3-4 price rises. It's a wasted trade otherwise.

yet you are prepared to burn one if macdonald doesnt get named round 2 and/or something goes wrong?

In the senario above you have gained 3 weeks worth of looking at both players and the other rookies, while still banking scores and gaining a price increase. Most people are happy that 1-2 - adjustment trades need to be made in these rounds.

If at that point you decide that you want/need macdonald you can make the call.

It would be highly unlikely that I would burn a trade if McDonald doesn't get named in round 2, round 3 maybe but there's enough coverage for me to ride out a couple of games. There's also KK who won't be changing in price.

Out of interest, do you have Langdon as an emergency?

[RaisyDaisy]

Tough call

I need to fill D6 and 7 this week, and McDonald, Langford and Georgiou are my options (Langdon D8)

If both Langford and Georgiou get named I might be tempted to pick them. McDonald will start as or be subbed I reckon, so after 3 rounds theres every chance he drops in value or only goes up a little, so might be an option 4-5 rounds into the season? Dunno, but the closer to Friday night we get the more and more less confident I feel about McDonald

[Bully]

If he's sub then no deal, if he's not named then he's in.

[BoredSaint]

the guys a gun.. the roos spent their first round pick on him and a few other clubs wanted him as well. Will start round 1 and score 75-80

[timtim]

Would you go McDonald of Dom Tyson?

Because of the dud pick in Cluery I now have one last back spot (assuming Georgiou gets named and is not the sub)