Fasttrack13 2015 - PreSeason

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Cheers eaglesman

Not sure the byes matter especially since more than half will be upgraded or downgraded by the time R12 does come around as none of them will be keepers. I've said a lot its about the premium bye structure more than anything (ill have to trade to make it better.)
I'd say if i dropped any it'd be NVB if both others play. Biggs as the Dog's HB rebounder should hit 75-80, Acres hopefully finds his way into the saints 22. Really see him pushing for rising star.

I don't see waters having a solid output of 70-80. More of a shutdown if I'm honest? Plus his injuries really aren't appealing. Edwards is a placeholder, esp for rookies that price

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New team, well more new defence... fair bit of risk involved, be good to get other opinions though and change suggestions. Sorta wish rd 1 teams could come out now to stop all my tinkering.

DEF: H.Shaw, J.Newnes, S.Thompson, S.Savage, J.Macmillan, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, T.Rockliff, N.Fyfe, C.Ward, B.Newton, S.Biggs, J.Anderson, B.Boekhorst (I.Heeney, N.Freeman, T.Dumont)
RUC: S.Jacobs,T.Goldstein (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, D.Swan, T.Mitchell, M.Clark, J.Hogan (J.Steele, C.Daniel)
$3,500

Alternate defence is...
H.Shaw (then one of Simpson/Hibberd/Smith) J.Newnes, J.Macmillan, B.Waters, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
less risk here but, more than likely less reward if all pays off.

[RaisyDaisy]

Rucks and forward line are rock solid, and that midfield is good too, but too many risks/question marks in that backline. You could find yourself dumping A LOT of trades in defence to get it right

[GM]

Hey mate
Definitely agree with RD with your backline.
Too many risks and non keepers imo.
Jacobs , as you know , great pick and should be a nice pod.
I think with all the great choices up forward this year , Tmitch will struggle for top 8 fwd.
Tmitch to BJ or Lids imo.

[Money Shot]

New team, well more new defence... fair bit of risk involved, be good to get other opinions though and change suggestions. Sorta wish rd 1 teams could come out now to stop all my tinkering.

DEF: H.Shaw, J.Newnes, S.Thompson, S.Savage, J.Macmillan, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, T.Rockliff, N.Fyfe, C.Ward, B.Newton, S.Biggs, J.Anderson, B.Boekhorst (I.Heeney, N.Freeman, T.Dumont)
RUC: S.Jacobs,T.Goldstein (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, D.Swan, T.Mitchell, M.Clark, J.Hogan (J.Steele, C.Daniel)
$3,500

Alternate defence is...
H.Shaw (then one of Simpson/Hibberd/Smith) J.Newnes, J.Macmillan, B.Waters, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
less risk here but, more than likely less reward if all pays off.

Great side.
Would like to see 5 premium mids but I guess this team is super strong without them.
Your alternate defence is defiantly the way to go.
Would love your thoughts on Macmillan.

No NVB in your rookies?

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Cheers guys! Agree defence as it stands is risky, there's evidence on what they can do but it's unlikely. Probably will swith back to alternative defence

For that F4 I'm trying to find a POD: D.Thomas is fit at the moment, not taking much of his 2014 as coming of ankle surgery is though, so he is around the mark.

MS I have selected Macmillan who is the same price as Waters (3k more) because
a) he is in norths best 22 after an injury affected year
b) proof he is in there because he was in for finals
c) he has gradually improved each year and is in the breakout category this year if fit. Whether that be high 70s or in the 80s he will be a solid cash cow and I feel more confident picking him over waters at this stage.

A pod f4, under 410k?

[H1bb3i2d]

New team, well more new defence... fair bit of risk involved, be good to get other opinions though and change suggestions. Sorta wish rd 1 teams could come out now to stop all my tinkering.

DEF: H.Shaw, J.Newnes, S.Thompson, S.Savage, J.Macmillan, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, T.Rockliff, N.Fyfe, C.Ward, B.Newton, S.Biggs, J.Anderson, B.Boekhorst (I.Heeney, N.Freeman, T.Dumont)
RUC: S.Jacobs,T.Goldstein (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, D.Swan, T.Mitchell, M.Clark, J.Hogan (J.Steele, C.Daniel)
$3,500

Alternate defence is...
H.Shaw (then one of Simpson/Hibberd/Smith) J.Newnes, J.Macmillan, B.Waters, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
less risk here but, more than likely less reward if all pays off.

Interesting team. Not too bad, but I think it could be better. Ablett, Fyfe and Rockliff are all top dollar, as is Gray. Also don't like the lack of Deledio/Goddard/or even Dusty. I'd be inclined to save money and go Rockliff or Ablett to Pendles, maybe Gray to Bennell or the previous three mentioned, and upgrade one of those defenders to a much safer Hibberd/Jaensch/Smith. Jacobs is also pricey too, I think both Maric and Nainanui could come close to - if not match - his scoring. But I do see the advantage of having possibly the 2 most durable rucks in the league and not worrying about cover.

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New team, well more new defence... fair bit of risk involved, be good to get other opinions though and change suggestions. Sorta wish rd 1 teams could come out now to stop all my tinkering.

DEF: H.Shaw, J.Newnes, S.Thompson, S.Savage, J.Macmillan, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, T.Rockliff, N.Fyfe, C.Ward, B.Newton, S.Biggs, J.Anderson, B.Boekhorst (I.Heeney, N.Freeman, T.Dumont)
RUC: S.Jacobs,T.Goldstein (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, D.Swan, T.Mitchell, M.Clark, J.Hogan (J.Steele, C.Daniel)
$3,500

Alternate defence is...
H.Shaw (then one of Simpson/Hibberd/Smith) J.Newnes, J.Macmillan, B.Waters, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
less risk here but, more than likely less reward if all pays off.

Interesting team. Not too bad, but I think it could be better. Ablett, Fyfe and Rockliff are all top dollar, as is Gray. Also don't like the lack of Deledio/Goddard/or even Dusty. I'd be inclined to save money and go Rockliff or Ablett to Pendles, maybe Gray to Bennell or the previous three mentioned, and upgrade one of those defenders to a much safer Hibberd/Jaensch/Smith. Jacobs is also pricey too, I think both Maric and Nainanui could come close to - if not match - his scoring. But I do see the advantage of having possibly the 2 most durable rucks in the league and not worrying about cover.

Cheers mate, I'm sold on Gray really like him he won't step it up but he won't lose the points. Ablett ad Rocky more the same reason, not sure I want to be desperately trading to get them in so I may aswell start with them.

Three fwds in mention there, Deledio one hint of him hitting form and the taggers jump on his back. I could potentially go buddy to dusty, hopefully dusty finally breakouts out to the elite, that's one move I've been considering. Brought Goddard in midyear last year as a pod and he burnt me so that's the hesitation.

Nicnat and Maric both been in my team at some stage id be more inclined to look at the mullet, both could be elite this year.

Real dilemmas left right and centre if I'm honest!
Great insights!

[enzedder]

Backline looks weak...Have no problems with any other lines....they all look strong but paying top dollar for GAJ, Rocky, Fyfe, Gray and Jacobs has robbed the back of 1-2 players you need.
I suggest cutting 2 of those expensive guys, such as Rocky and Jacobs, replacing them with others and use $150-200k on your defence and get 2 players of the quality of Simpson, Burgoyne, Hibberd, Smith, Fisher...any of those would be better than SThompson and Savage IMO.

[crowls]

New team, well more new defence... fair bit of risk involved, be good to get other opinions though and change suggestions. Sorta wish rd 1 teams could come out now to stop all my tinkering.

DEF: H.Shaw, J.Newnes, S.Thompson, S.Savage, J.Macmillan, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, T.Rockliff, N.Fyfe, C.Ward, B.Newton, S.Biggs, J.Anderson, B.Boekhorst (I.Heeney, N.Freeman, T.Dumont)
RUC: S.Jacobs,T.Goldstein (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, D.Swan, T.Mitchell, M.Clark, J.Hogan (J.Steele, C.Daniel)
$3,500

Alternate defence is...
H.Shaw (then one of Simpson/Hibberd/Smith) J.Newnes, J.Macmillan, B.Waters, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
less risk here but, more than likely less reward if all pays off.

Interesting team. Not too bad, but I think it could be better. Ablett, Fyfe and Rockliff are all top dollar, as is Gray. Also don't like the lack of Deledio/Goddard/or even Dusty. I'd be inclined to save money and go Rockliff or Ablett to Pendles, maybe Gray to Bennell or the previous three mentioned, and upgrade one of those defenders to a much safer Hibberd/Jaensch/Smith. Jacobs is also pricey too, I think both Maric and Nainanui could come close to - if not match - his scoring. But I do see the advantage of having possibly the 2 most durable rucks in the league and not worrying about cover.

\\spot on feedback h1bb.  agree

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Backline looks weak...Have no problems with any other lines....they all look strong but paying top dollar for GAJ, Rocky, Fyfe, Gray and Jacobs has robbed the back of 1-2 players you need.
I suggest cutting 2 of those expensive guys, such as Rocky and Jacobs, replacing them with others and use $150-200k on your defence and get 2 players of the quality of Simpson, Burgoyne, Hibberd, Smith, Fisher...any of those would be better than SThompson and Savage IMO.

Like the idea, just need some convincing on who id get in the midfield for rocky (Preferably same bye or rd13) have been dropping jacobs in and Maric/Nicnat. McEvoy Heavily on the radar too because he is 50-60k underpriced.

[eaglesman]

I don't like rocky... Round 13 of ward? Griffen? Boak? Wines? Helps up the defenders

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I don't like rocky... Round 13 of ward? Griffen? Boak? Wines? Helps up the defenders

what do you think about rocky? Projection, reason for not selection.

I was keen on Sloane early. Looking for 118-120+ average for my mids though not sure who fills that void??

Not sure my defence is weak... See each of the first 4 over 85 would say 90 but It may look silly and hopeful. (IMO every chance)
I do though want it to be safer though like to change Thompson if I'm honest, to Hurn.

Need 50k what to do... Rocky to who?

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DEF: H.Shaw, M.Hibberd, J.Newnes, S.Savage, J.Macmillan, A.Johnson (H.Goddard, J.McGuinness)
MID: G.Ablett, T.Rockliff, N.Fyfe, C.Ward, B.Newton, S.Biggs, J.Anderson, B.Boekhorst (I.Heeney, N.Freeman, T.Dumont)
RUC: S.Jacobs, N.Naitanui (T.Nankervis)
FWD: R.Gray, L.Franklin, D.Swan, D.Thomas, M.Clark, J.Hogan (J.Steele, C.Daniel)
$19,400

3 Changes:
1.Goldstein > NicNat
Reason for this one is the fact there hitouts to advantage (%) are the same, however Nicnats less TOG% and total hitouts make me think that he could be the no.1 ruck for hitout to Adv come end of the year. If not top 3 if uninjured. Less time on ground and in ruck means less possessions however he still managed 12.5. The way Nicnat plays he could max out at potentially 18 touches per game. Not to mention his outrageous contested possessin count of 70%+. Comparing things I think Jacobs and Nicnat = 10+ pts over Goldy + Ninat.

2. Thompson > Hibberd
Thompson really was a placeholder. safer option here obviously

3. Mitchell > D.Thomas
my reasoning over daisy is basically, a fit daisy and his love affair with Micky Malthouse means elite scoring 100+ without a doubt... Simple as that IMO. And what I've heard so far is his fitness is very good and he is getting through the work without struggling and is one of the standouts. Yeah he's a BURNMAN but as there is little risk in my team (Him and Savage only) IMO i think I can afford to select him.


I'm starting to like this now...
Got my safe guys: Shaw, Hibberd, Gaz, Rocky, Fyfe, Ward, Jacobs, Gray, buddy, Swan
Calculated risk: Nicnat, Newnes, Macmillan
Risk v Reward: Savage, Thomas

Thanks for you last input everyone helped me fix it up! Anything else I should consider?

[Money Shot]

Backline: it's pretty strong here with Savage and Macmillan being decent PODs I would prefer say Jones and then a premium but that's just my opinion.
Mids: not really a fan of Rocky and I think Pendles is way more consistent and won't drop in price as much and you also save a bit of cash.
Rucks: Jacobs to Goldy would save some cash also but I don't really know how the ruck rule works.
Forwards: as a Carlton supporter I see Thomas stepping it up this year but I'm not sure about 100avg either way he will be a decent stepping stone. Again Gray is too expensive for me and would look at someone like Martin for an extra 100k.

Overall this team is a solid team but I think you could easily fit in another premium pick.

Rockliff to Pendles
Jacobs to Goldy
Gray to Martin
That's around 250k you could spend on turning someone into a premium.

That's just my thoughts and I would just look at that and see how it goes.
Would love your thoughts on my new team mate  ;)