Spottos Attempt at making to top 10k

Spotto · January 02, 2015, 05:14:10 PM

I thought I would have a look at making a team without bellchambers, I realise that nicnat and leuy are walking accidents but just thought I'd have a look.

Def: Simpson, Hibberd, Hurn, Waters, Whitecross, Edwards (Goddard (FWD), Wigg)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Fyfe, Selwood, Ward, Heeney, Boekhorst, Freeman (Laverde, Dumont, Neal-Bullen)
Ruck: Naitanui, Leuenberger (Cox (FWD))
For: Gray (MID), Deledio (MID), Frankin, Swan (MID), Clark, Hogan (Menzel, Krakouer (MID))
Cash Left: $3,100
Bye structure: 6/12/12
Prem structure: 3/5/5

Money Shot · January 02, 2015, 07:22:29 PM

Quote from: Spotto on January 01, 2015, 09:49:44 PM
Using the people you have mentioned.

Def: Simpson, Smith, Hibberd, Waters, Whitecross, Brown (Goddard (FWD), Wigg)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Fyfe, Selwood, Ward, Van Berlo, Brayshaw, Anderson (Boekhorst, Heeney, Freeman)
Ruck: Naitanui, Leuenberger (Read (FWD))
For: Deledio (MID), Frankin, Swan (MID), Bellchambers (RUC), Clark, Hogan (Laverde (MID), Krakouer (MID))
Cash Left: $27,300
Bye structure: 8/12/10

This team or the first one?

In my opinion it looks weaker forward with swan instead of gray, however the midfield looks pretty tanky

This is still my favourite team.

Spotto · January 02, 2015, 07:27:46 PM

Thanks MS, the only thing that makes me a bit tentative about that team in your post is the amount of money spent on midfield rookies. NVB 215k, Brayshaw 212k, Anderson 141k, I know you pay for quality and job security but it just feels like 200k that could be better spent, it is a well balanced team though

Money Shot · January 02, 2015, 07:32:41 PM

Quote from: Spotto on January 02, 2015, 07:27:46 PM
Thanks MS, the only thing that makes me a bit tentative about that team in your post is the amount of money spent on midfield rookies. NVB 215k, Brayshaw 212k, Anderson 141k, I know you pay for quality and job security but it just feels like 200k that could be better spent, it is a well balanced team though

I do agree with this but in my opinion NVB is a lock if fit but You could downgrade the other two if you like.
Could use the cash elsewhere.

fasttrack13 · January 02, 2015, 07:41:03 PM

Quote from: Money Shot on January 02, 2015, 07:32:41 PM
Quote from: Spotto on January 02, 2015, 07:27:46 PM
Thanks MS, the only thing that makes me a bit tentative about that team in your post is the amount of money spent on midfield rookies. NVB 215k, Brayshaw 212k, Anderson 141k, I know you pay for quality and job security but it just feels like 200k that could be better spent, it is a well balanced team though
I do agree with this but in my opinion NVB is a lock if fit but You could downgrade the other two if you like.
Could use the cash elsewhere.

NVB and Biggs only exception. Brayshaw will find it tough to get a look in but is a better option than Petracca at this stage..

Spotto · January 02, 2015, 08:00:00 PM

Yeah I do agree about NVB, he is a must.

Def: Simpson, Hibberd, Hurn, Waters, Whitecross, Edwards (Goddard (FWD), Wigg)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Fyfe, Selwood, Ward, Van Berlo, Brayshaw, Biggs (Dumont, Heeney, Freeman)
Ruck: Naitanui, Leuenberger (Read (FWD))
For: Deledio (MID), Frankin, Swan (MID), Bellchambers (RUC), Clark, Hogan (Laverde (MID), Menzel))
Cash Left: $16,800
Bye Structure: 7/12/11
Prem Bye Structure: 3/6/3 which is manageable

I feel a bit stronger with Biggs instead of Anderson.
Thanks Fasttrack I think Brayshaw is a fair chance to get some games right from the start, he is a Paul Roos type player who is hard at it and has great disposal. However if he doesn't get named for Round 1 then he is an easy swap to another player as he costs enough to make him easily tradeable to any rookie.
On your comment about Petracca, I think he could easily play his first season on a forward flank or in a pocket, very strong overhead and great goal kicking qualities, may not start Round 1 but I still think he will play 12-16 games this year and will bust the door down at Casey

fasttrack13 · January 02, 2015, 08:42:53 PM

Petracca's fitness is a worry that M/F elligibiity is because he lacked the huge tank to be a midfielder.
I agree he would be more of a 3rd tall fwd or something like that.
I'd Bring anderson back in personally, best 22 for hawks when fit.

your team is looking pretty good.
Regular back structure with nice picks Hurn hit or miss though, worth it if he fires.
sweet midfield.
Rucks are good, solid cover.
Fwds 3 of the best 5 there.

Strong stuff, keep all the research up and you'll be flying

Spotto · January 02, 2015, 09:09:01 PM

I could make these changes:

Brayshaw to Morabito
Dumont to Anderson
Hurn to Shaw

Would that improve my team?

Money Shot · January 02, 2015, 10:07:04 PM

Quote from: Spotto on January 02, 2015, 09:09:01 PM
I could make these changes:

Brayshaw to Morabito
Dumont to Anderson
Hurn to Shaw

Would that improve my team?

Like the idea not sure on Morabito though.

Spotto · January 02, 2015, 10:58:18 PM

Yeah understandable on morabito, he was more of a space filler.
Maybe Blease which is painful to say as a Melbourne supporter (but not as traitorous as Mr Clark, but lets not get into that), or maybe Cockatoo, or Boekhorst

Spotto · January 02, 2015, 10:59:47 PM

or I could just save the cash and go back to the cheaper option in Dumont and keep the $49,700 in the kitty

Money Shot · January 02, 2015, 11:01:28 PM

Quote from: Spotto on January 02, 2015, 10:59:47 PM
or I could just save the cash and go back to the cheaper option in Dumont and keep the $49,700 in the kitty

I like Boekhurst and then you will have 30k or so for little trades you want to do.
could you have a look at my team.

AaronKirk · January 03, 2015, 05:14:39 PM

Quote from: Spotto on January 02, 2015, 08:00:00 PM
Yeah I do agree about NVB, he is a must.

Def: Simpson, Hibberd, Hurn, Waters, Whitecross, Edwards (Goddard (FWD), Wigg)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Fyfe, Selwood, Ward, Van Berlo, Brayshaw, Biggs (Dumont, Heeney, Freeman)
Ruck: Naitanui, Leuenberger (Read (FWD))
For: Deledio (MID), Frankin, Swan (MID), Bellchambers (RUC), Clark, Hogan (Laverde (MID), Menzel))
Cash Left: $16,800
Bye Structure: 7/12/11
Prem Bye Structure: 3/6/3 which is manageable

I feel a bit stronger with Biggs instead of Anderson.
Thanks Fasttrack I think Brayshaw is a fair chance to get some games right from the start, he is a Paul Roos type player who is hard at it and has great disposal. However if he doesn't get named for Round 1 then he is an easy swap to another player as he costs enough to make him easily tradeable to any rookie.
On your comment about Petracca, I think he could easily play his first season on a forward flank or in a pocket, very strong overhead and great goal kicking qualities, may not start Round 1 but I still think he will play 12-16 games this year and will bust the door down at Casey

Defense still pretty risky (but looks like that is the worst line this season)

Simmo is to pricey to start this season IMO - Walker with his injury affected scores is underpriced, Pick him over Simmo.

Then still Hurn, Waters and White X are all injury prone. Shaun Edwards is still not in our best 22

Look for more value than NVB/Brayshaw at M5/M6. I feel that one needs to become a cheaper mid rookie so you can hopefully then upgrade one of F5-F8 to a premo forward to move Bellchambers to F5.

On the right track though.

Keeper27 · January 03, 2015, 06:05:19 PM

Quote from: Spotto on January 02, 2015, 08:00:00 PM
Def: Simpson, Hibberd, Hurn, Waters, Whitecross, Edwards (Goddard (FWD), Wigg)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Fyfe, Selwood, Ward, Van Berlo, Brayshaw, Biggs (Dumont, Heeney, Freeman)
Ruck: Naitanui, Leuenberger (Read (FWD))
For: Deledio (MID), Frankin, Swan (MID), Bellchambers (RUC), Clark, Hogan (Laverde (MID), Menzel))
Cash Left: $16,800
Bye Structure: 7/12/11
Prem Bye Structure: 3/6/3 which is manageable

DEF: 3 Premos is the minimum. and you've chosen some great ones. Love simmo. Hibberd consistent. Iffy on Hurn, but thats a personal thing. Good Job on the DEFs

MID: wow, whatta midfield. SUPER STRONG.

RUC: On the cheaper side but has huge potential. got cover in the fwd line too.

FWD: great fwd line, love the Buddy pick, i think he can continue his 113 avg from after the bye into this season, looks more settled into the side.

overall great premos, and good structure.
GWYG

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Spotto · January 03, 2015, 10:12:23 PM

I had a bit of a play to try and fix sure my my def prems and to strengthen my forward line.

Def: Simpson, Shaw, Hibberd, Waters, Whitecross, Edwards (Goddard (FWD), Wigg)
Mid: Ablett, Pendlebury, Fyfe, Selwood, Ward, Van Berlo, Biggs, Anderson (Dumont, Heeney, Freeman)
Ruck: Naitanui, Leuenberger (Read (FWD))
For: Deledio (MID), Frankin, Swan (MID), Bellchambers (RUC), Membrey, Clark (Hogan, Laverde (MID))
Cash Left: $1,600
Bye Structure: 8/13/9
300k+ Players Bye Structure: 3/7/4 which is manageable

The main differences are:

Brayshaw to Anderson which is quite even
Hurn to Shaw which should bring consistency
Menzel to Membrey which should bring higher scores and job security

I'm liking the look of this team as it bring more balance

In response to AaronKirk on Edwards, yes he is not best 22 but theoretically no rookie player should be, rumour is that he is burning up the track and if not picked he can be swapped to another defence guinea pig, they are all guesses at this stage