Round 2 Discussion

Steve

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Can't believe I ever picked any Brisbane Lions players. What an irrelevant club. Sad watching them.
They've played 2 of last year's 4 prelim finalists and have Geelong in Geelong next week. Its a shocking run to start with. Rocky is proven but clearly not right. Rich has always been up and down and obviously still can't shake a tag. I don't think they're bad picks necessarily, just unlucky. I've got Martin as well and I'm still comfortable with that. Will wait and see on Rocky though.
 

alrighty then

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So is everyone convinced Barlow is on the outer this week?
Not too many other issues with my team ATM, which is great I guess. Two biggest problems are Barlow and Rocky. Annndddd I really want to get Z. Merrett into my forward line after having him in for a fair chunk of the preseason. It is either that or getting JJ in through DPP
 
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Steve

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So is everyone convinced Barlow is on the outer this week?
His role hasn't changed from last year. He's too slow to be damaging as a half forward, he doesn't kick goals and doesn't get enough of the ball. I only had him because FURL said he would be back in the midfield this year but as usual Ross is full of it. He's gone for me. I just haven't settled on who for yet.
 

BigKev

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Not a good week, like everyone else I have Barlow and Rocky. I also have S Gray, who scored low and Menadue's score of 63 doesn't help either.
Anyway, I'm on 1371 with 6 players left.
 

Steve

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1404 with 8 to come, Danger as captain.

Rocky, Barlow and Menadue for me too. Lonergan down back with 67 is frustrating considering he was around the ball so much. Gave away 3 or 4 free kicks as well so he should score better. Happy with Dea 87 considering he didn't seem to do much.
 

Dino

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So is everyone convinced Barlow is on the outer this week?
Someone would have to provide a pretty good argument as he would be staying in my side. So far Freo has been beaten by sides with slick ball movement and lots of run. Eagles and Kangas next 2 games. Could very well be 0-4 before they play Blues.

Not very often the premos have 2 bad games in a row and how long do you wait for them to turn it around, if they can turn it around at all.
 

Dino

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1689 with 6 to go including Capt Danger. Only real let downs were Barlow and Rocky. Happy enough with Menadue. Would like Crouch to post a score closer to a ton but hopefully that will come when he gets a couple more games under his belt.
 

Brad

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good to see Fyfe pull a 157 but Barlow not doing wat is need might be a sideways swap for hall as I don't have him
 
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bat

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Barlow is tripping me out. One good game and everyone would be recommending we jump on him again because he's such good value.

This week's podcast will be interesting.
 

M4TT B8S

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According to SEN, Rocky could be sidelined for 2-3 weeks
Have to tell myself not to consider Marc Murphy, I do have a bit of a soft spot for him... No idea why, don't even like Carlton, I just like watching Murphy, something to do with his name maybe?

Parker probably the obvious one to replace Rocky I guess
 

J-Dog

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Have to tell myself not to consider Marc Murphy, I do have a bit of a soft spot for him... No idea why, don't even like Carlton, I just like watching Murphy, something to do with his name maybe?

Parker probably the obvious one to replace Rocky I guess
Murphy did average 111 last year after Mick got the sack...
 
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Dino

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Have to tell myself not to consider Marc Murphy, I do have a bit of a soft spot for him... No idea why, don't even like Carlton, I just like watching Murphy, something to do with his name maybe?

Parker probably the obvious one to replace Rocky I guess
For some reason, Murphy has grown on me over time as well. Maybe it's because he has copped a fair bit of criticism and at the end of the day when he is fit and a decent coach, he is a bloody good player.

Im not sure it is straight forward as Parker. There are a few around Rocky's price that could be considered if he is out. Selwood, T.Mitchell, Shiel, Murphy. Parker would be hard to pass up at his price though.
 

M4TT B8S

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Have the perfect amount of cash to go Barlow to Merrett and Rockliff to Gray, will also even up byes so much better... Thoughts?
 

Dino

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Nothing wrong with those trades. Personally I am staying away from bombers players apart from rookies.
 
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M4TT B8S

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Nothing wrong with those trades. Personally I am staying away from bombers players apart from rookies.
Thanks mate

I was going to stay away, but they seem more competitive than I expected... I know Melbourne was shit and GC aren't that much better but to have won a game already is much better than I expected... I wouldn't consider anyone in the midfield but Merrett up forward could have a decent case mounted for him
 

Steve

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Have to tell myself not to consider Marc Murphy, I do have a bit of a soft spot for him... No idea why, don't even like Carlton, I just like watching Murphy, something to do with his name maybe?

Parker probably the obvious one to replace Rocky I guess
Murph was great for me in 2011-12, so I wouldn't hesitate getting him in again. He reminds of of Selwood a bit in the way he goes about it, and given my unashamed mancrush on Joel, it goes a long way to explaining why I'm a Murphy fan as well. Will be Interested to see how he goes against a class midfield today.
 
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