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[Cm Perfect]

If they're going to be giving up 40 shots on goal each week, say that's 20 kickins and Short takes 70% he's on 51 before even needing to find the pill in general play!

His reference point should be Ziebell imo. The young players are going to look for him and he's smart enough to get to the spots where they'll be able to get him the ball. Even if it's under duress and he's hoofing it a high % of the time.

Edit to add - there's a stack of options around that price point, so I'm not too fussed starting him given his high ownership, can always even punt him down to SDK or Kiddy after a few weeks and pocket the cash to spend elsewhere.

Yes that's right. There are also a stack of good DEF options with the Round 3 bye (e.g. Holmes, Humphries, Roberts, Houston, Perryman) that you could sideways/mini-upgrade Short to ahead of Round 4 if he's not working out.

 

[Phar Ace]

I think those 30% are simply looking at the fact that Rioli has departed and Short seems to be the logical replacement. But that is over simplifying the situation.

As I said, he'll be involved in transitional plays but won't be an integral part. How that plays out for Fantasy scoring is yet to be seen. I don't rate his field kicking, yes, he has a fair hoof but can be prone to missing shorter targets. I don't think he's anywhere near the class of Rioli who thrived on that linking sort of play.

Agreed. Good to give the ball off to at 50 - but his measure and accuracy are not his finest attributes

 

[Phar Ace]

If they're going to be giving up 40 shots on goal each week, say that's 20 kickins and Short takes 70% he's on 51 before even needing to find the pill in general play!

His reference point should be Ziebell imo. The young players are going to look for him and he's smart enough to get to the spots where they'll be able to get him the ball. Even if it's under duress and he's hoofing it a high % of the time.

Edit to add - there's a stack of options around that price point, so I'm not too fussed starting him given his high ownership, can always even punt him down to SDK or Kiddy after a few weeks and pocket the cash to spend elsewhere.

You do know the irony of that comment don't you......?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

 

[Phar Ace]

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Wonder if SDK was up against 'the man as old time'?

 

[WaynesWorld19]

Wonder if SDK was up against 'the man as old time'?

I understand he was following up the Nursing home inspection, conducted by GEEL officials earlier this week .....it's important he's happy

 

[Shaunn]

When S Dekoning had 42% of ruck Contests last year he went 87.4, 56% or higher he went 93, priced at 55 hes huge value if in the ruck .

Only 5 game sample size but i think thats enough with a ruck position.

 

[Phar Ace]

I understand he was following up the Nursing home inspection, conducted by GEEL officials earlier this week .....it's important he's happy

Did he compete erect or was he in his wheelchair?

I think they are just excited to see him move

 

[tigs2010]

When S Dekoning had 42% of ruck Contests last year he went 87.4, 56% or higher he went 93, priced at 55 hes huge value if in the ruck .

Only 5 game sample size but i think thats enough with a ruck position.

If it turns pear shaped after a few weeks we can probably go to Kiddy if desperate.

 

[Shaunn]

If it turns pear shaped after a few weeks we can probably go to Kiddy if desperate.

I mean coleman apparently might be fine for round 1 lol, hearing alot of different things.

If both were to play you couldn't run Mills, Coleman and SDK surely, but maybe there's enough value to run 3? If not then who are you dropping.

 

[tigs2010]

I mean coleman apparently might be fine for round 1 lol, hearing alot of different things.

If both were to play you couldn't run Mills, Coleman and SDK surely, but maybe there's enough value to run 3? If not then who are you dropping.

Depends what they score Round 0. If Coleman & SDK went 90+ & Mills 100+ you could probably start all 3 and then trade the worst one out at the bye.

 

[Tex Danger]

Milera could become an option for the brave priced at 56

Not sure I could do it but sounds like he’s having a really good preseason and regularly half back in A team

Cumming looks to be a wing so that opens up increased opportunity.

Still think he’s got competition for that flank (nankervis) and being on the edge could be a sub risk but unlike when he burnt us all 2-3 years ago when nick’s bizarrely put in the rd1 team after no preseason and we got sucked in, if he makes rd 1 best 22 its off the back of a full preseason and form that sees him earn a spot that has plenty of competition (he’s not going to be picked out of desperation/reputation)

 

[powerrrrrrrrrrrr]

Milera could become an option for the brave priced at 56

Not sure I could do it but sounds like he’s having a really good preseason and regularly half back in A team

Cumming looks to be a wing so that opens up increased opportunity.

Still think he’s got competition for that flank (nankervis) and being on the edge could be a sub risk but unlike when he burnt us all 2-3 years ago when nick’s bizarrely put in the rd1 team after no preseason and we got sucked in, if he makes rd 1 best 22 its off the back of a full preseason and form that sees him earn a spot that has plenty of competition (he’s not going to be picked out of desperation/reputation)

How do you see you guys fitting in all these HBFers?

With Laird, Milera, Hinge, Cumming possibly all getting time there, does it look more so the case of constant rotation and it’s unlikely any one of them will pop off? Or will a couple be dependant on injuries if they can get in the side and that role?

 

[Tex Danger]

How do you see you guys fitting in all these HBFers?

With Laird, Milera, Hinge, Cumming possibly all getting time there, does it look more so the case of constant rotation and it’s unlikely any one of them will pop off? Or will a couple be dependant on injuries if they can get in the side and that role?

Cumming looks set for a wing

Laird, Milera, hinge and nankervis the ones still hard to fit

Michelanney keane worrell
Laird Murray hinge

That’s probably the starting 6
Nank/Milera on the bench - room for both or just 1 is the question and if 1 who is it. Most fans want and think bank deserves to start but the training reports suggest otherwise or very even id say.

If you had to ask me now I’m guessing Milera starts the year in the best 22 and it’s not something I expected. But whether he stays there or goes unsubbed (even as management) is the biggest risk.

 

[Corkintheocean]

Milera could become an option for the brave priced at 56

Not sure I could do it but sounds like he’s having a really good preseason and regularly half back in A team

Cumming looks to be a wing so that opens up increased opportunity.

Still think he’s got competition for that flank (nankervis) and being on the edge could be a sub risk but unlike when he burnt us all 2-3 years ago when nick’s bizarrely put in the rd1 team after no preseason and we got sucked in, if he makes rd 1 best 22 its off the back of a full preseason and form that sees him earn a spot that has plenty of competition (he’s not going to be picked out of desperation/reputation)

For the benefit of everyone on this forum..

 

[Tex Danger]

For the benefit of everyone on this forum..

I can only assume your wiping the memory of being burnt starting him in 2022 when he got dropped after 1 game he should have never been picked for and people are burnt by and can assess his value without bias.

more on his 71.5 average in 2023 where he played every game and improved as the year went on averaging 82 for the last 2 months…

 

[Corkintheocean]

I can only assume your wiping the memory of being burnt starting him in 2022 when he got dropped after 1 game he should have never been picked for and people are burnt by and can assess his value without bias.

more on his 71.5 average in 2023 where he played every game and improved as the year went on averaging 82 for the last 2 months…

Pretty sure he burned me 2021 & 2022. Black listed last year so he couldn't harm me anymore.

But the PTSD remains.