GM's Rating Station & Discussion Thread

[GM]

Great Idea GM and thanks for this. As you know I am not as prolific in this thread as I used to be but will still jump in every now and then as time permits.

Anyway here is version I have lost count of my team for you:

TEAM NAME: Ringos Stars
DEF: L. Hodge, M. Hibberd, H. Taylor, B. Waters, B. Whitecross, N. Brown (M. Dick, H. Goddard)
MID: S. Pendlebury, N. Fyfe, J. Selwood, R. Sloane, D. Rich, N. van Berlo, A. Brayshaw, B. Boekhorst (J. Laverde, N Freeman,T. Dumont)
RUC: N. Naitanui, M. Leuenberger (M. Cox)
FWD: B. Harvey, B. Deledio, B. Goddard, D. Swan, T. Bellchambers, M. Clark (J. Hogan, J. Steele)
CASH LEFT: $34,200

Bye Structure 9/11/10

Hey Ringo
Hope Christmas was a good one for you and your family.
Very interesting with the new field structure as to how we best deal with it.
Your team as usual is very well structued  and has a couple of good pods.
Def: looks good with a 3 premium set up.Lets hope N.Brown gets up and a couple of other good rookie options.
       
Mid:Very close to mine mate + Rich & NVB.

Ruc:Will be very popular with DPP Belly back up.

Fwd;I really like with Boomer a great pod.

Overall 8.5 /10

GWYG

Thanks GM - One of the reasons I wanted $30+k left was to manouvre rookies if need be, Like Brown as I think he can make 100/150k before byes

With you mate, currently have N.Brown at D6 aswell.

[WizzFizz]

DEF: H.Shaw M.Hibberd J.Newnes B.Waters B.Whitecross H.Goddard (D.V-Rainbow N.Newman)
MID: S.Pendlebury J.Selwood J.Kennedy J.Watson P.Dangerfield D.Wells N.v-Berlo I.Heeney (B.Boekhorst A.Vandenberg N.Freeman)
RUC: T.Goldstein N.Naitanui (T.Read)
FWD: B.Goddard L.Franklin D.Swan T.Bellchambers M.Clark J.Hogan (N.Krakouer K.Lambert)

73,800 in the bank

6/13/11

[GM]

DEF: H.Shaw M.Hibberd J.Newnes B.Waters B.Whitecross H.Goddard (D.V-Rainbow N.Newman)
MID: S.Pendlebury J.Selwood J.Kennedy J.Watson P.Dangerfield D.Wells N.v-Berlo I.Heeney (B.Boekhorst A.Vandenberg N.Freeman)
RUC: T.Goldstein N.Naitanui (T.Read)
FWD: B.Goddard L.Franklin D.Swan T.Bellchambers M.Clark J.Hogan (N.Krakouer K.Lambert)

73,800 in the bank

6/13/11

Hey WF really like your side.
Has a couple of great pods with solid structure in every line.
Def : This line is where I think we can be a little lean and you have done here also.
         Newnes is a great choice I am just a little unsure whether the Saints will allow his SC scoring potential to reach his peak atm.
         But a good pod with huge upside if successful.  GWYG stuff.

Mid: Great again buddy with Danger as your pod here.
         Personally I like Sloane to Danger but both will he good.
         Wells as your mid priced m/maker should work well.

Ruc:For me this line is Spot On.

Fwd: Great  with ruck DPP.

Overall mate best team so far.9/10..

Best of luck in 2015.
Lets touch base when we nail the rooks.

[GM]

TEAM NAME: Money Shot 2015
DEF: B. Smith, H. Shaw, M. Hibberd, B. Waters, B. Whitecross, H. Goddard (D. Viojo-Rainow, E. Vickers-Willis)
MID: G. Ablett jnr, S. Pendlebury, N. Fyfe, J. Selwood, T. Cotchin, N. Van Berlo, I. Heeney, A. Neal-Bullen (J. Steele, C. Menadue, K. Lambert)
RUC: M. Kreuzer, M. Leuenberger (M. Cox)
FWD: B. Deledio, L. Franklin, D. Martin, D. Swan, T. Bellchambers, M. Clark (J. Hogan, N. Krakouer)
CASH LEFT:4,300

Byes 10/10/10

Hey MS,
Didn't see you snuck your team in here mate.
We have spoken regularly on your side and it looks great.
I understand your ruck structure so I totally understand.
If they click you will be rewarded nicely.
Really great other lines with nice scoring potential.
Overall 8/10

[GM]

A couple of points here.
A lot of teams aren't starting without the little champ.
No doubt taking into consideration he will be an upgrade target .
Also his starting price and his off season surgery which he is still recovering from.
All this being said I, along with many will be nervous not starting the little master.

Rocky is another upgrade target for most.
With his huge starting price and all the Lion inclusions in 2015 I understand the wait and see option.

The new ruck structure will be a game changer depending on our initial starting structure.
Whether we have a fwd dpp option or a good playing R3, significant care will be required in 2015.

[Maggie May]

First SC team for the 2015 season.

Def: B. Smith, M. Hibberd, H. Lumumba, B. Waters, B. Whitecross, J.Lever (H. Goddard, D McKenzie)
Mid: S. Pendlebury, N. Fyfe, J. Selwood, R. Sloane, S. Sidebottom, C Petracca, N. van Berlo, I. Heeney (A. Vandenberg, N.Freeman, J. Steele)
Ruc: M. Kruezer, M. Luenberger (M. Cox)
Fwd: B Deledio, J. Bartel, H. Bennell, D. Swan, T. Bellchambers, J Hogan (J. Finlayson, T. McLean)
Cash Left: $5k
Ultra Premiums 5; Premiums 7; Mid-Pricers 6; Rookies 12
Byes: 9-11-10

[GM]

First SC team for the 2015 season.

Def: B. Smith, M. Hibberd, H. Lumumba, B. Waters, B. Whitecross, J.Lever (H. Goddard, D McKenzie)
Mid: S. Pendlebury, N. Fyfe, J. Selwood, R. Sloane, S. Sidebottom, C Petracca, N. van Berlo, I. Heeney (A. Vandenberg, N.Freeman, J. Steele)
Ruc: M. Kruezer, M. Luenberger (M. Cox)
Fwd: B Deledio, J. Bartel, H. Bennell, D. Swan, T. Bellchambers, J Hogan (J. Finlayson, T. McLean)
Cash Left: $5k
Ultra Premiums 5; Premiums 7; Mid-Pricers 6; Rookies 12
Byes: 9-11-10

Hi MM
Hope the festive season is treating you well.
Def: Looks ok with your pod Harry a wait snd see for me what his role is at his new club.
        Others look obvious good selections

Mid: Top 4 look first class.
         Sidey is probably not a top 10 mid so I would look to upgrade to a Watson or JPK.
       
Ruc: Going with the krooz/berger combo with belly up front which is good cover

Fwd:Really like your pods here , but I would watch any role changes with Jimmy in the Nab
        Bennell has plenty of upside

Overall 7.5/10

GWYG.

[GM]

Hey FT,
Welcome mate you have been active with lots of analysis and help yourself.
Great stuff!

Def: Personally I would take only 1 of Hurley or Newnes as  both to me are your breakout contenders.
        Hurley is KPP and has been too inconsistent for my liking.
        Smith and Heater are both good choices and will be popular.
        Just remember Heater can give you lots of Highs and Lows.

Mid:Really good line mate with some premium pods , which is great.
        Rocky for me is an upgrade purely on his starting price and the inclusion of Beams , Rich and Christensen.
        Crouch is a beauty with SC written all over him and NVB will be a very popular pick at his price.

R  :   Big Boy will be a pod and is a great SC choice when he's at his best.
        Goldy is SC Gold.

Fwd:Look ok but there will definitely need to be dpp ruck cover if you have a non playing F3.
        The change in Ruck field layout will make or break coaches Seasons.
        Adams is another pod that could prove beneficial but with so many premium Fwd choices we need to choose wisely.


       Overall FS  7/10

     I will mention this now and will be used alot .
     Always GWYG.
     Go with your gut.

Thanks GM, I really like my defence I see what you mean though!
I was just flicking through players and found crouch 9/12 scores over 90 I think it is and will only improve. Proud of this find if I'm honest ;)
Ricks nicnat/big boy both chopping and changing. I'm hoping no praying for a rookie to pop up.
I reckon Adams will go min 85, and I'll take that from F6 might have to be my last upgrade if I haven't burnt my trades.
All subject to change though!!!!

Thoughts on Barlow?

Might have to make my own of these threads if it's ok with you ;)?

Barlow is a nice choice mate and will be an initial pod.
I'm going Fyfe myself but both are A grade.Had Barlow in 2013 and he served me really well.

[Big Mac]

Would love your thoughts GM

[GM]

Would love your thoughts GM

Hey BM
Happy festive season mate.

Team looks awesome at this stage.
Def:This area is where most discussion is and going 3 premo + Beau seems logical at this stage.
       But really nice.N.Brown should be on yo watch list as his price is dirt cheap.

Mid:Top shelve mids with Ward as pod.Maybe NVB at his price and JS should be looked at.

Ruc:A+ in my book with Dpp fwd security.

Fwd:Look great with some nice cheap money makers .

Overall buddy  Top stuff at this stage.8.5/10

[Keeper27]

made some slight changes.
Better or worse??

[GM]

made some slight changes.
Better or worse??

Love it mate, looking better imo.
I would get Belly or a DPP ruck into fwds.
Swan or Roo to Belly then Rich to primo perhaps.
I think another top notch mid with Belly fwd would top it off.

[Keeper27]

I think another top notch mid with Belly fwd would top it off.

Finally brought in FWD/RUC cover. Done Till NAB

DEF: Went with a 2 Gun DEFs who will avg 90+, HT can go 90+, Newnes can go 90+ with more MID time. Hopefully Waters gets back to his best. WhiteX hopefully be in Hawks 22.

MID: Pendles/Joelwood = Standard 120+. Barlow/Boak/Cotchin all to improve 5-10 points. gotta start with 5 Premiums. NVB sure to play, hoping 80ish?? for some quick coin.

RUC: Standard.

FWD: BJ/Swanny will be in most teams FWD line. NRoo for his fast starts and quick cash gain. Belly as RUC/FWD cover.

[GM]

I think another top notch mid with Belly fwd would top it off.

Finally brought in FWD/RUC cover. Done Till NAB

DEF: Went with a 2 Gun DEFs who will avg 90+, HT can go 90+, Newnes can go 90+ with more MID time. Hopefully Waters gets back to his best. WhiteX hopefully be in Hawks 22.

MID: Pendles/Joelwood = Standard 120+. Barlow/Boak/Cotchin all to improve 5-10 points. gotta start with 5 Premiums. NVB sure to play, hoping 80ish?? for some quick coin.

RUC: Standard.

FWD: BJ/Swanny will be in most teams FWD line. NRoo for his fast starts and quick cash gain. Belly as RUC/FWD cover.

Hey mate
A few changes made which gives your team a different look.
Def :Looks great with potential 4  keepers
Mid:Inclusion of Cotch makes it look stronger and he could be an improver this year.
Ruc:See you've grabbed some cach here Goldy to Krooz , but imo set and forget looks better.
Fwd:Understand your pick of Roo with good start , I suppose will he be Top 8 and are you happy using a trade if not.
        Maybe if anything , playing around with the fwds a bit more to get Goldy back.

[Keeper27]

Yeah I'm happy to burn an early trade for NRoo.
I think he'll kill it early again gain some valuable points and gain a ton of money and upgrade early.