Nige's Nigerian Narwhals

[Ricochet]

Got no problems with your rucks and fwds mate but think its too risky to field two rookies in defence, I'd definitely upgrade one to someone more proven and with greater JS. Other big concern is Hallahan at M4. If you're picking him as a smokie he shouldn't be any higher than M5 man. Just need someone more solid in at M4.

That's been the problem pretty much.

I really like my rucks and forwards the way they are and I'm fairly reluctant to change them.

Working out how to get somebody decent in to the mids. The best player I can grab is Luke Hodge, but that leaves me with like 2k in the bank or something, I mean.

I could turn Hallahan into Blacres, but that would make NVB M4 and would allow me to turn Dick into somebody like Waters. So I guess it means Hallahan + Dick or Blacres + Waters

Hmm would you consider Malceski down to Hibberd for a little bit more cash? A lot of uncertainty with him going to a new club that is a lot weaker than his older

I'm a massive Eski fan and I think he'll be fine, but it's a move I have considered. I suppose if it does give me the flexibility, then it might be worthwhile and then I can always get Eski in later if/when his price drops and we see how he's scoring as a Sun.

Yeh you would expect his price to drop being a defender. They're a bit more prone to quiet games than mids are

That would give you more cash to bring Waters in and then you can look at M4

[Nige]

Got no problems with your rucks and fwds mate but think its too risky to field two rookies in defence, I'd definitely upgrade one to someone more proven and with greater JS. Other big concern is Hallahan at M4. If you're picking him as a smokie he shouldn't be any higher than M5 man. Just need someone more solid in at M4.

That's been the problem pretty much.

I really like my rucks and forwards the way they are and I'm fairly reluctant to change them.

Working out how to get somebody decent in to the mids. The best player I can grab is Luke Hodge, but that leaves me with like 2k in the bank or something, I mean.

I could turn Hallahan into Blacres, but that would make NVB M4 and would allow me to turn Dick into somebody like Waters. So I guess it means Hallahan + Dick or Blacres + Waters

Hmm would you consider Malceski down to Hibberd for a little bit more cash? A lot of uncertainty with him going to a new club that is a lot weaker than his older

I'm a massive Eski fan and I think he'll be fine, but it's a move I have considered. I suppose if it does give me the flexibility, then it might be worthwhile and then I can always get Eski in later if/when his price drops and we see how he's scoring as a Sun.

Yeh you would expect his price to drop being a defender. They're a bit more prone to quiet games than mids are

That would give you more cash to bring Waters in and then you can look at M4

So Hibberd to Eski and Dick to Whitecross (cheaper than Waters is the only reason why, would prefer Water though), leaves me with $496,000 and the best player I can afford is Luke Hodge. I could get him, Newnes or Harbrow and play them as a mid, but that's not ideal. Other options are guys like Jack Steven or Joey Montagna and hoping they can get back up to 100ish. The third way I could go is picking somebody like Lachie Neale and hope they take the next step into being a premo.

[Ricochet]

Got no problems with your rucks and fwds mate but think its too risky to field two rookies in defence, I'd definitely upgrade one to someone more proven and with greater JS. Other big concern is Hallahan at M4. If you're picking him as a smokie he shouldn't be any higher than M5 man. Just need someone more solid in at M4.

That's been the problem pretty much.

I really like my rucks and forwards the way they are and I'm fairly reluctant to change them.

Working out how to get somebody decent in to the mids. The best player I can grab is Luke Hodge, but that leaves me with like 2k in the bank or something, I mean.

I could turn Hallahan into Blacres, but that would make NVB M4 and would allow me to turn Dick into somebody like Waters. So I guess it means Hallahan + Dick or Blacres + Waters

Hmm would you consider Malceski down to Hibberd for a little bit more cash? A lot of uncertainty with him going to a new club that is a lot weaker than his older

I'm a massive Eski fan and I think he'll be fine, but it's a move I have considered. I suppose if it does give me the flexibility, then it might be worthwhile and then I can always get Eski in later if/when his price drops and we see how he's scoring as a Sun.

Yeh you would expect his price to drop being a defender. They're a bit more prone to quiet games than mids are

That would give you more cash to bring Waters in and then you can look at M4

So Hibberd to Eski and Dick to Whitecross (cheaper than Waters is the only reason why, would prefer Water though), leaves me with $496,000 and the best player I can afford is Luke Hodge. I could get him, Newnes or Harbrow and play them as a mid, but that's not ideal. Other options are guys like Jack Steven or Joey Montagna and hoping they can get back up to 100ish. The third way I could go is picking somebody like Lachie Neale and hope they take the next step into being a premo.

Jack Steven definitely man. Has gone 110 before.

Other option would be Bennell to TMitchell?? Other decent boys could be JZ or Lecca. Would get you over that 500k to get a slight better mid. Althought Steven is a good option

[Nige]

Got no problems with your rucks and fwds mate but think its too risky to field two rookies in defence, I'd definitely upgrade one to someone more proven and with greater JS. Other big concern is Hallahan at M4. If you're picking him as a smokie he shouldn't be any higher than M5 man. Just need someone more solid in at M4.

That's been the problem pretty much.

I really like my rucks and forwards the way they are and I'm fairly reluctant to change them.

Working out how to get somebody decent in to the mids. The best player I can grab is Luke Hodge, but that leaves me with like 2k in the bank or something, I mean.

I could turn Hallahan into Blacres, but that would make NVB M4 and would allow me to turn Dick into somebody like Waters. So I guess it means Hallahan + Dick or Blacres + Waters

Hmm would you consider Malceski down to Hibberd for a little bit more cash? A lot of uncertainty with him going to a new club that is a lot weaker than his older

I'm a massive Eski fan and I think he'll be fine, but it's a move I have considered. I suppose if it does give me the flexibility, then it might be worthwhile and then I can always get Eski in later if/when his price drops and we see how he's scoring as a Sun.

Yeh you would expect his price to drop being a defender. They're a bit more prone to quiet games than mids are

That would give you more cash to bring Waters in and then you can look at M4

So Hibberd to Eski and Dick to Whitecross (cheaper than Waters is the only reason why, would prefer Water though), leaves me with $496,000 and the best player I can afford is Luke Hodge. I could get him, Newnes or Harbrow and play them as a mid, but that's not ideal. Other options are guys like Jack Steven or Joey Montagna and hoping they can get back up to 100ish. The third way I could go is picking somebody like Lachie Neale and hope they take the next step into being a premo.

Jack Steven definitely man. Has gone 110 before.

Other option would be Bennell to TMitchell?? Other decent boys could be JZ or Lecca. Would get you over that 500k to get a slight better mid. Althought Steven is a good option

Hadn't really considered Steven until now, I do like the guy and think he's probably the best Saints mid for fantasy this year. I've gone ahead and got him in for now.

As for Lecca, I like that option and wouldn't mind trading Harley to him so I've pulled the trigger on that.

I'm only $100 short of getting in Waters for Whitecross. :( But if I did, that would leave me with no money at all.  :-X

[Nige]

Ftr, team now looks like:

Mediocre At Best Fanplanner squad in the Super Coach competition coached by KewlestCat. Salary cap left: $68,400.

Michael Hibberd, Brodie Smith, Heath Shaw, Heritier Lumumba, Zak Jones, Brendan Whitecross
Harrison Wigg, Brayden Maynard

Gary Ablett jnr, Matt Priddis, Adam Treloar, Jack Steven, Nathan van Berlo, Ben Newton, Angus Brayshaw, Alex Woodward
Nathan Freeman, Alex Neal-Bullen, Jack Steele

Shane Mumford, Ivan Maric
Toby Nankervis

Dane Swan, Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin, Mark LeCras, Mitch Clark, Jesse Hogan
Caleb Daniel, Jack Lonie

[Ricochet]

Looks a lot more solid mate :)
To get Waters in maybe look to downgrade one of those expensive rookies. 4 guys around the 200kish is a lot, although they're all good picks. Maybe consider guys like Dumont, Heeney, Walsh, Krakouer

[Nige]

Looks a lot more solid mate :)
To get Waters in maybe look to downgrade one of those expensive rookies. 4 guys around the 200kish is a lot, although they're all good picks. Maybe consider guys like Dumont, Heeney, Walsh, Krakouer

Heeney's the one that has been in and out of my team. He's a lock for me if named Round 1, so I suppose I'll dump one of them.

Sadly Woodward as I think he'll get the least amount of games considering Newton and Brayshaw are Demons who should play most, if not all.

What's the go with Brad Walsh, I know he's a pretty talented young fella who was a great rookie pick, are his chances of an elevation good?

[Ricochet]

Looks a lot more solid mate :)
To get Waters in maybe look to downgrade one of those expensive rookies. 4 guys around the 200kish is a lot, although they're all good picks. Maybe consider guys like Dumont, Heeney, Walsh, Krakouer

Heeney's the one that has been in and out of my team. He's a lock for me if named Round 1, so I suppose I'll dump one of them.

Sadly Woodward as I think he'll get the least amount of games considering Newton and Brayshaw are Demons who should play most, if not all.

What's the go with Brad Walsh, I know he's a pretty talented young fella who was a great rookie pick, are his chances of an elevation good?

Yeh he certainly is talented. Ive just heard that he has been one of the standouts down there so Ive got him in my side for now

[Nige]

Alright, so v4.2 is this:


Mediocre At Best Fanplanner squad in the Super Coach competition coached by KewlestCat. Salary cap left: $60,400.

Michael Hibberd, Brodie Smith, Heath Shaw, Heritier Lumumba, Zak Jones, Beau Waters
Harrison Wigg, Brayden Maynard

Gary Ablett jnr, Matt Priddis, Adam Treloar, Jack Steven, Nathan van Berlo, Ben Newton, Angus Brayshaw, Isaac Heeney
Nathan Freeman, Alex Neal-Bullen, Jack Steele

Shane Mumford, Ivan Maric
Toby Nankervis

Dane Swan, Brett Deledio, Dustin Martin, Mark LeCras, Mitch Clark, Jesse Hogan
Caleb Daniel, Jack Lonie

[Ricochet]

Yeh much better man. Still a couple of nice PODs in there but looks a lot safer.

[Nige]

Yeh much better man. Still a couple of nice PODs in there but looks a lot safer.

That's basically what I'm trying to achieve.

I like being different in fantasy terms. It doesn't always pay off, but it's good fun nonetheless.

[Bill Manspeaker]

as long as you've got a penis and they've got a vagina then all is good in fantasy Nigeington

good choice on Jack Steven too mate :P

[Nige]

as long as you've got a penis and they've got a vagina then all is good in fantasy Nigeington

good choice on Jack Steven too mate :P

Love your work spaceman.  8)

[Nige]

So here's v5. Had another play around with the team just now and made a few changes.

D: B.Smith, M.Hibberd, S.Fisher, H.Lumumba, B.Waters, Z.Jones (H.Goddard, B.Maynard)
M: G.Ablett, M.Priddis, A.Treloar, J.Steven, N.Van Berlo, S.Biggs, B.Boekhorst, N.Freeman (I.Heeney, A.Vandenberg, J.Steele)
R: S.Mumford, I.Maric (T.Nankervis)
F: B.Deledio, B.Goddard, D.Martin, D.Swan, T.Membrey, M.Clark (C.Daniel, J.Hogan)

Got 66k sitting around, but I think that may be worth keeping for now.

I've gone:
Heater, Wigg -> Fisher, H.Goddard
Newton, Brayshaw, ANB -> Biggs, Tweet, Vandenberg
Lecca -> B.Goddard

Thinking that I'm pretty close to settled now. Really just trying to make sure my PODs are set (because I love them far more than your average SCer) and that I've got the right rooks.

[Money Shot]

That's a great side!
cant really fault it but with the 66k I would look at getting another super premium mid in just for that stability apart from that it is an amazing side with good pods.

Would love your thoughts on Fisher, Lumumba and Jones.