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DEFENDERS
We are plenty with a plethora of value back here. Rory Laird will anchor the line early on. He narrowly beat out James Sicily for the role. Rory has a high ceiling and secure scoring basement. A perfect candidate to build around. Wayne Milera was one of the hyped breakout defenders of last year, and before the injury was averaging 90. With him being in less than 3% of teams he’s a unique option that should he average around that again he’ll provide great early value.
Sam Docherty is a defensive and safe addition. Every man and his dog is Selecting him. Dylan Roberton is in a similar vein of ‘Doc’, being that if he’s fit and firing his ownership numbers will be insane.
The team is rounded out with Cash Cows. All selections here are subject to performance on the Marsh preseason
MIDFIELD
A pure Guns and rookies approach through the midfield. I believe Jackson Macrae and Josh Dunkley will continue to dominate for the Bulldogs and should both average close to (if not over) 120 this season. Adam Treloar and Zach Merrett are among two of the most consistent scorers in this format. The clincher for both is that they can be used as Vice Captaincy options in the opening few rounds of the year in multiple matches.
Stephen Coniglio presents value at his price and will turn into Tom Mitchell should he get himself fit and firing for round one. I round the line out with cash cows. I’m currently starting Matt Rowell, but if another cheaper rookie presents himself, I’ll make the downgrade.
RUCKS
Brodie Grundy – Pick him! Do I need to explain why? OK Fine. How about this. He’s Durable, consistent, high scoring ceiling, great frequency of tons, high scoring floor and is a captaincy option every week. Sam Jacobs is the best stepping stone ruck in 2020. He has strong scoring potential and the most favourable ruck draw over the opening eight weeks of the season.
FORWARDS
I am anchoring my forwards with the clear top option in Lachie Whitfield. Even should some scoring regression occur, I still see him as being well clear of any other player. No Dustin Martin might be a surprise, but in the past few seasons, he’s shown he’s a slower starter, and as such, I think I will go and take him on. Michael Walters isn’t as unique as I’d first thought but offers a ceiling that is appealing to me. Darcy Parish again might be a surprise, but I like what I’ve seen from him. Honestly, he does lack ceiling, so he’s every chance to turn into an Andy Brayshaw, Blake Acres or any other breakout candidate type. Chayce Jones is supreme value should he get bulk midfield minutes at the Crows while Nakia Cockatoo’s failing body is the only thing stopping him.
Ely Smith Is the only other player work discussing. I think the best way to use the utility position (especially as the season goes on) is to open up the cover on multiple lines with a DPP selection.
