2018 Defence Premiums
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I'm torn on whether to have a more expensive rookie that's been in the system for a couple of years like Bonner or Byrne @ D3 or just go for 4 rookies under 200k onfield.
A lot will depend on whether L.Murphy is selected for the Crows in round 1.
A lot will depend on whether L.Murphy is selected for the Crows in round 1.
Im running 2 premo's the Bonner at D3 so a pretty similar set up, the rookies are definitely in defence this year!
For exactly the same reasons I am seriously considering Liam Duggan as D3.
4th year in system, upgraded to leadership group, more midfield time split between half back, has to result in an increase on a 60 odd average.
Doesn't seem any riskier than many of the premium defense options and at D3 I like the modest point scoring bonus he will likely get compared to a rookie.
I don't necessarily buy in to the awkward price point as it ultimately depends on value and team balance.
Thoughts?
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Love him as a player but just hasn't shown any consistencies with his scoring for me to consider him as SC relevant as of yet (Had him in a draft league last season and his scoring was up and down). Has huge upside but I've gone with Sicily over him due to his form late last year and his confirmed role and performance in the JLT series. Wouldn't be surprised if Mills became relevant later this season though as pickings are slim.
Im running 3 premo Def + Byrne and 2 rookies. Also have Christensen at F5 with 1 rook. Should I downgrade Byrne to a rook and Christensen to a Rook (rioli, waterman, fogarty) and Upgrade Arma/omeara (havent deceided which one I want) to a Conig?
Want to throw Shane Biggs out there, at the moment fighting Savage for D3 in my side, no Boyd, Murphy, JJ often tagged out and moved up the ground he looks to be our main man from half back this year. Out of Williams, Crozier and Biggs, Biggs is definitely the biggest ball magnet, and has the most experience. Has averaged well in patches before, only played 1 JLT (28 touches, 90 SC), withdrawn from 2nd due to back spasms
probably 20% chance to start in my side
probably 20% chance to start in my side
What's your projected average for him? I'm not sure he'll go 85+. There's a loss of about 25 points by switching to a rookie. Could you use the $310k saved by going down to a rookie, elsewhere in your team to boost a projected average by 30 or more.
I guess if you can then dropping Biggs becomes an option.
If you see him averaging better than 85 then he may be worth the punt but I feel you're getting stuck with a sub par premium who's not in the top 10 defenders.
I think he's probably got about 10 point improvement in him this year, which would be an ok pick but not a great one.... I see him scoring consistently, doesn't have a high ceiling because he doesn't get contested touches and his disposal efficiency isn't as good as say Roberton or Shaw
Don't think I'll go with him, that 20% chance probably gone to about 5% now
Was initially going to run with the 2 premo + 6 rookies setup in DEF with Bonner@D3 but that was on the basis of Coffield or O'Shea playing. O'Shea not selected and Coffield might possibly miss too, think I might have to revert back to the 3 premo + 5 rookie option now
You know Biggs was dropped from the side last year due to poor form?
Maybe just the hangover but I'd be a little wary.
I'm not sold on the job security of either tbh. Byrne is the other one that comes to mind but something doesn't sit right with me forking out the money for 2 rookies above the $200k price tag.
I've decided to go Sicily@D3 and Bonner@D4 which means I'll be fielding Brayshaw, Brodie & Kelly in the MID.