Fasttrack13 2015 - PreSeason

[nas]

Mate, Rock > Graz  >>>> full .

[Ringo]

This is an interesting team structure compared with others and nice to see different structure being used. As a newbie to the site I will give 2 pieces of advice to you and this applies to all newbie reading the thread as well.
1) All advice are coaches personal opinions and these may differ from coach to coach.  So just look at what is suggested and see how it fits with your strategies and team structures,
and
2) In all cases GWYG (Go with your gut as it is the most reliable source)

My comments on your team:
Do not mind the set and forget Ruck Strategy but just be prepared to burn a trade or 2 if injury strikes, To save a trade for short term injuries you could use a DPP R/F at R3  and a R/F at F5 or F6. You could look at Lycett as if Nat goes down he will be the replacement and Eagles will be playing both anyway.
Even though a Lions supporter would steer clear of Rockliff and would look at upgrading him to Gazz, I am adopting a wait and see on Rockliff as last year out of necessity following Rich's injury gained a lot of his possessions of HB and with Rich returning can see that being reduced.

You say you can see 15 keepers I can only see 13 as at this stage do not consider Newness and Adams as keepers.  They may be by seasons end but need to watch.

Summary - Different structure tan most that can work with a couple of slight tweakings but GWYG.

[fasttrack13]

Cheers to everyone, actually rage quitted my team trying all that new stuff. 2nd guessed all my original options. Starting from scratch again got no idea now.

I still believe I have 12-15 keepers, probably only get 14 if I were to stick with this (best case scenario).

Questions, if I were to get rid of greenwood what do I do with him? Downgrade or upgrade... If upgrade where do I get the suggested cash from?

Cheers appreciate a heap

[Money Shot]

I wouldn't downgrade or upgrade really I would just look at other options in that price range.

[Ringo]

MS is right just look for other options in that price range.

[fasttrack13]

Was looking at my team from last year and noticed went to risky and fell right behind hitting a low of 21,000 overall then bring it back with some super trading later in the year to around 5,000. So got to work on my start this year!
So all this great feedback into account I've made. A bit of a structure change. Any queries ove my premium selection I'd love to hear who would be better.
So much for sitting on it until NAB

DEF: B.Smith, H.Shaw, M.Hibberd, A.Walker, S.Edwards, A.Johnson (Z.Cordy, B.McKenzie)
MID: G.Ablett, N.Fyfe, J.Kennedy, C.Ward, N.VanBerlo, S.Biggs, B.Boekhorst, A.Vandenberg (J.Anderson, N.Freeman, K.Lambert)
RUC: T.Goldstein, N.Naitanui (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, B.Deledio, L.Franklin, D.Swan, M.Clark, J.Hogan (C.Daniel, N.Krakeour)
Salary: 41k

Like my mids and rucks.
Defence 1,2,3 still question marks and I like the idea of starting Gray. One less worry if he does fire again. However worried if he doesn't produce!

[Money Shot]

Defence is great love the picks. They would be the 4 starters I would choose also. I know rookies are place holders so it doesn't really matter but if Edwards and Johnson are both basement price rookies I would be getting worried as it is unlikely you will find 4 starting rookies in the defence that will consistently play and make you money.

Midfield is weak but you have made up for it in other positions. Love all of the picks. Although you already know this I would think Ablett, Fyfe and Kennedy all have the same bye so I would look at getting rid of Kennedy for someone like Sloane just purely for byes as I think they will stay the same.

Cant fault the rucks here. Don't need cover as if they get injured you can just do a straight swap.

Still think Gray could turn into a Goddard/Martin as I believe they will all score with in 5 points of each other. That would leave you with 100k which could be very useful.

Great team mate love it.

Gray to Martin/Goddard

and then I would upgrade your D5 to the best available player. Unless Edwards and Johnson will defiantly get games.

[fasttrack13]

Thanks MS!
Just placeholders like you said and using what the herald sun writers have posted.
Not sure Whitecross has a spot in Hawks 22.

Not sure what I'd do with 100k honestly
I was thinking Gray to rookie for extra mid but I think Biggs will be better onfield scorer than any other rookie up forward.
Gray sorta was for my buy  3/6/5 in the premium aspect. Less at the start more through the end.

I'll see what I can do with that 100k if I find something I'll change it!! Cheers

[Money Shot]

Thanks MS!
Just placeholders like you said and using what the herald sun writers have posted.
Not sure Whitecross has a spot in Hawks 22.

Not sure what I'd do with 100k honestly
I was thinking Gray to rookie for extra mid but I think Biggs will be better onfield scorer than any other rookie up forward.
Gray sorta was for my buy  3/6/5 in the premium aspect. Less at the start more through the end.

I'll see what I can do with that 100k if I find something I'll change it!! Cheers

After looking at your team I tend to agree with you!
Maybe it won't be too bad if you keep Gray! Also has a good bye!

[Jackross10]

Love it FT! First of all, the rucks, the best. I have exact same, set and forget seems the way imo. Gray to Goddard and then upgrade a little somewhere would be smart I think. Not sure an Andrew Walker's role. He could go to a key forward again I am hearing but time will tell, like it tho :)

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Yeah I would if it weren't for floggards bye. And id hate to miss a hot start from Gray.
I agree walker is wait and see. Lots of other options. Newnes/Rampe I would trade to but then there byes aswell!
Each year the afl makes it hard for us!!

[Jackross10]

Yeah I would if it weren't for floggards bye. And id hate to miss a hot start from Gray.
I agree walker is wait and see. Lots of other options. Newnes/Rampe I would trade to but then there byes aswell!
Each year the afl makes it hard for us!!

Haha yeah you're not wrong mate. I too think Rampe will be a great pick but can't bring myself to getting someone who averaged 79 or something!

[fasttrack13]

Yeah I would if it weren't for floggards bye. And id hate to miss a hot start from Gray.
I agree walker is wait and see. Lots of other options. Newnes/Rampe I would trade to but then there byes aswell!
Each year the afl makes it hard for us!!

Haha yeah you're not wrong mate. I too think Rampe will be a great pick but can't bring myself to getting someone who averaged 79 or something!

79 in a defence role though, that's the appetising thing!

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This is a new team, little bit more research.

DEF: B.Smith, H.Shaw, J.Newnes, D.Rampe, J.Bews, S.Edwards (A.Johnson, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, N.Fyfe, J.Kennedy, C.Ward, B.Acres, N.VanBerlo, S.Biggs, I.Heeney (B.Boekhorst, N.Freeman, D.McKenzie)
RUC: T.Goldstein, N.Naitanui (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, L.Dahlhaus, D.Swan, M.Clark, J.Hogan (H.Goddard, C.Daniel)
SAL: $14,500

BYES (P/MP/ROOK)
11: 2/2/3 (7)
12: 5/3/7 (15)
13: 5/1/2 (8 )

DEF: I think newnes will breakout playing midfield. Rampe averaged 79scpoints and only 15.9 disposals. I'd say he's in box seat to get the rebounding role and if so he will lift his disposal count to above 20 and should mean an average well above 90. Bews should play every game, 204k should average 55-65 that will be useful output and he starts ahead so will make quick cash.
MID: I like my premos. Acres is a place holder but one if he starts onfield for the saints i will go with as his scoring potential is very good.
RUC: I know its the same as a lot, but they are the best as far as value and points are concerned.
FWD: Gray, Buddy, Swan probably locks then i have Dahl as a pod. He started well last year just under 100 over first 11 round hoping for similar. and as dogs lost a bulky amount out of there midfield i think we will see him play in excess of 50/50 FWD/Mid or around that. Should bump his output to 95-105. Personally see him at low 100's at this stage.

Would like to stick with it until NAB chances though are very very slim! Like to here your thoughts on what i've just said...
Byes aren't too flash but keeper wise i think it will be fine as i trade out my rookies/low mid-pricers.

[eaglesman]

This is a new team, little bit more research.

DEF: B.Smith, H.Shaw, J.Newnes, D.Rampe, J.Bews, S.Edwards (A.Johnson, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, N.Fyfe, J.Kennedy, C.Ward, B.Acres, N.VanBerlo, S.Biggs, I.Heeney (B.Boekhorst, N.Freeman, D.McKenzie)
RUC: T.Goldstein, N.Naitanui (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, L.Dahlhaus, D.Swan, M.Clark, J.Hogan (H.Goddard, C.Daniel)
SAL: $14,500

BYES (P/MP/ROOK)
11: 2/2/3 (7)
12: 5/3/7 (15)
13: 5/1/2 (8 )

DEF: I think newnes will breakout playing midfield. Rampe averaged 79scpoints and only 15.9 disposals. I'd say he's in box seat to get the rebounding role and if so he will lift his disposal count to above 20 and should mean an average well above 90. Bews should play every game, 204k should average 55-65 that will be useful output and he starts ahead so will make quick cash.
MID: I like my premos. Acres is a place holder but one if he starts onfield for the saints i will go with as his scoring potential is very good.
RUC: I know its the same as a lot, but they are the best as far as value and points are concerned.
FWD: Gray, Buddy, Swan probably locks then i have Dahl as a pod. He started well last year just under 100 over first 11 round hoping for similar. and as dogs lost a bulky amount out of there midfield i think we will see him play in excess of 50/50 FWD/Mid or around that. Should bump his output to 95-105. Personally see him at low 100's at this stage.

Would like to stick with it until NAB chances though are very very slim! Like to here your thoughts on what i've just said...
Byes aren't too flash but keeper wise i think it will be fine as i trade out my rookies/low mid-pricers.

not sure on bews and Edwards in def ... think waters is a lock personally
acres nvb and biggs is interesting ... maybe lower one for better cash generation when becomes clearer who the value rookies are
don't mind the dahl pick as a pod could really come off in a team that lacks class

need to address the byes better ... 15 round 12s is just too much .. 13 max imo