Defenders 2016
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I think Sheridan definitely can, Williams I think can average 90ish, and Harwood I think 85-90
As one of those seriously considering Harwood I can only tell you why I am:
In the latter half of 2014 he av. 90.55 SC, rnd,12-22. Last year he only played 2 full games due to injury.
In the NAB he got a 95 v the GC. I am not sure how with a DE of 63.6% and only 11 possies. Maybe it was 4 tackles, 2CM, 2 R50 and 1 x 1%er?
Maybe the gods of SC like him?
Prospectus rates him above average and elite for kicking. Also rated him the best small defender at the Lions in 2014.
So I think he is probably best 22 and worth it at his price - if you're prepared for the injury risk.
One of the beauties of this game mate, but I just don't think I personally can do it.
The JS is also an issue as well. He is fighting for his position so if he has an off day he might go back to the NEAFL for a while
Gold Coast Bulletin is reporting on Lonergan that scans have cleared him of any major injury and that while he will be sore for a couple of days it will not interrupt his preseason.Lonergan (GC) ankle injury
Link here:
http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au...g/news-story/45164a3e5faab1dbedb9e6d529a920d3
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This article is from January? Seems to be referring to another ankle injury he obtained earlier in the year. Hopefully the news regarding his ankle isn't too bad because his stats this preseason have been promising
Oh. Damn. Sorry for the misinformation.
Now the actual story on Lonergan. An article on the AFL website quotes Eade as saying the ankle does not look severe - it hasn't swollen up - he is unlikely to play NAB 3 - be should play round 1.
http://m.afl.com.au/news/2016-03-03/eagles-suns-count-cost-after-bruising-clash
Slight concern that this seems to be his second ankle in the same preseason I guess ...
Completely different scenario, you need Libba to average 105-110ish to be happy keeping him all year, Lonergan you just need 90-95
This is from today on AFL's facebook page, Eade answering questions
I hadnt seriously entertained Lonergan before today. Eade saying he will take Swallows role makes me reconsider. Swallow at D3 in 2014 was one of the best starting picks. He was priced at 430k, M/D MPP and averaged 103, increasing his average by around 25ppg in his 4th year after an injury interrupted couple of years. Lonergan is in his 4th year coming off an average of 64...after injury issues. The more I look at it, the more similarities there are between the two, and having Lonergan step straight into that role makes it even more enticing. If he can jump to a 90 avg from a starting price of 345k then you cant go past that. Start him at D4 with a view to have him at D6 by mid year. I'm going to have a play around with a couple of things and see how my side looks with him in it. Id be inclined to take him before Brodie Smith at this stage, for 70k less.
Wouldnt be interested in Miller or Lonergan as a mid but sort of keen as a back. Hall maybe in the fwds as well