Thought id start up a thread on unique players that most supercoach teams don't have. I made a short list of players that i am willing to consider but just can't due to the excess risk they have.
Luke Hodge - Probably will average 95+, durability is the main concern. Was quoted saying "it is the first time in 6years i have ticked off 80% of the preseason"
Patrick Cripps - Averaged 107 last year, has the ability to go 110-120. Is a contested beast and extremely effective, but seems to have injury concerns every 2weeks. Hasn't done a full preseason so the risk is he may drop in average.
Zach Merrett - Went big last year with an average of 111, i can't really find a reason not to pick him other than he seems over priced for a 2nd year player. He will still play on the ball, don't think there is a role for him anywhere else. Won't let you down.
Cyril Rioli - Has only average below 90 once in his last 6 seasons, with a high average of 99.6. Never plays 22 games, but it wouldnt surprise me if he went 99 again and played 22 games. I don't think he is worth considering, too many better options, and he doesnt have the ceiling.
Jack Viney - Had a 97 average last year and will definately improve on that. I feel like he is only worth picking though if you are confident he goes 110ish+.
Lachie Neale - Had a huge year without fyfe, averaged 112.6. People are concerned with fyfes inclusion, changing his role and reducing his numbers. I still think he will stay around that 110 average, don't think he will let anyone down for picking him.
Dustin Martin - Had his best supercoach season last year playing primarily in the guts and averaged 108. Is a gun clearance player, so will still get midfield minutes, but with the inclusions of prestia and caddy the minutes will drop slighty and he will get more time up forward. He is likely to kick goals up forward whereas hardwick is less likely to put cotchin, prestia and caddy in that role. His average should decrease, however he could still get 26+ touches 1-2 goals a game.
Dayne Zorko - In a similar boat to martin averaging a career best 109 last year, i liked the way he went about it last year, he has some talent. With beams and rocklift returning from injury its hard to see him getting as much of the ball he did last year, however he didn't really get much of the ball anyways with an average of 23 disposals a game. If he can get more of the pill he could improve on that 109avg.
I probably missed some players, but i just thought i would start the discussion off. Out of all these players i think Hodge, Cripps, Merrett and Neale are more worth the risk than others in a sense.
Luke Hodge - Probably will average 95+, durability is the main concern. Was quoted saying "it is the first time in 6years i have ticked off 80% of the preseason"
Patrick Cripps - Averaged 107 last year, has the ability to go 110-120. Is a contested beast and extremely effective, but seems to have injury concerns every 2weeks. Hasn't done a full preseason so the risk is he may drop in average.
Zach Merrett - Went big last year with an average of 111, i can't really find a reason not to pick him other than he seems over priced for a 2nd year player. He will still play on the ball, don't think there is a role for him anywhere else. Won't let you down.
Cyril Rioli - Has only average below 90 once in his last 6 seasons, with a high average of 99.6. Never plays 22 games, but it wouldnt surprise me if he went 99 again and played 22 games. I don't think he is worth considering, too many better options, and he doesnt have the ceiling.
Jack Viney - Had a 97 average last year and will definately improve on that. I feel like he is only worth picking though if you are confident he goes 110ish+.
Lachie Neale - Had a huge year without fyfe, averaged 112.6. People are concerned with fyfes inclusion, changing his role and reducing his numbers. I still think he will stay around that 110 average, don't think he will let anyone down for picking him.
Dustin Martin - Had his best supercoach season last year playing primarily in the guts and averaged 108. Is a gun clearance player, so will still get midfield minutes, but with the inclusions of prestia and caddy the minutes will drop slighty and he will get more time up forward. He is likely to kick goals up forward whereas hardwick is less likely to put cotchin, prestia and caddy in that role. His average should decrease, however he could still get 26+ touches 1-2 goals a game.
Dayne Zorko - In a similar boat to martin averaging a career best 109 last year, i liked the way he went about it last year, he has some talent. With beams and rocklift returning from injury its hard to see him getting as much of the ball he did last year, however he didn't really get much of the ball anyways with an average of 23 disposals a game. If he can get more of the pill he could improve on that 109avg.
I probably missed some players, but i just thought i would start the discussion off. Out of all these players i think Hodge, Cripps, Merrett and Neale are more worth the risk than others in a sense.
