DT Rookies/Cash Cows

[r dub]

Well, so was Lower at this stage last year and he was promoted before round 1. He's in my team nominally for now.

Valid point is valid. I'll wait it out and see what happens.

[Deebz]

With Hitchcock out for awhile on the LTI list expect Darren Pfeiffer to be promoted.

He's mid/fwd.

[adam10]

Easy tip: Get on the mature age draft picks, they are not drafted at 23-26 to play VFL.

[r dub]

Easy tip: Get on the mature age draft picks, they are not drafted at 23-26 to play VFL.

definitive list of said players pls.

[Deebz]

definitive list of said players pls.

Spurr
Saad
Pfeiffer
Gibson
Baguley
Horsley
Morris
Stephensen
Clifton
Rowe
Zorko
Magner
Brown

Off the top of my head anyway.

[jocstrap]

He's going to be playing a CHF/FF role for the Saints. Can see him racking up useless marks and kicks along with a few goals. Could also chip in at the backline. 80 is probably asking a bit but surely a guy with his experience and good form will get 70+

We have no Dawson and Jim Gwilt is out til middle of the year
Kosi/McEvoy FF, Riewoldt CHF, Saad/Schneider/Milne pockets
Will average 50 at best as a FB stopper

[Triptanes]

Here's probably as good as anywhere
GWS coach Kevin Sheedy knows team for Round 1 | Herald Sun

B Tomas Bugg 18 (0) Tim Mohr 23 (0, Chad Cornes 32 (239)
HB Luke Power 32 (282) Phil Davis 21 (18) Adam Kennedy 19 (0)
C Rhys Palmer 22 (53) Callan Ward 21 (60) Adam Treloar 18 (0)
HF Curtly Hampton 18 (0, Jeremy Cameron 18 (0) Nathan Wilson, 19 (0)
F Setanta O'Ailpin 28 (80) Israel Folau 22 (0) Devon Smith 18 (0)
R Dean Brogan 33 (174) James McDonald 35 (251) Tom Scully 20 (31)
INT Jonathan Giles24 (0), Dylan Shiel 18 (0), Stephen Coniglio18 (0), Steve Clifton 24(0)

[Spudregus_87]

Assistant Coach, Ross Smith (In charge of defensive structures and strategies) after the Tiger's intra-club match.

Video Summary:

• Deledio left the ground with tightness in his back. Jogged off, club hopeful it's something minor. No history of back-related problems. Excluding today, has had a trouble free pre-season.
• Morris and Ellis leading the pack in terms of those new to the club, and should play games as early as round 1. Both have good tanks and are hard at it. Both use the ball well and add to depth.
• All signs point to more midfield time for Deledio.
• Jack played sparingly, haven't rushed his rehab. But should play NAB Cup games 60% of game time. 50:50 to play Week 1.

Spud's thoughts:

• Don't be surprised to see Morris & Ellis line up for Round 1;
• Deledio should still be a lock at D2;
• Wait to hear more on Derickx & Connors; and
• Jack could be a good upgrade after the Tiger's bye.

[Deebz]

Ellis going to be a beast.

[Axel.]

Posted this on FFC. Zorko has injured his hip and will be out for a while. Planning to come back for the last NAB game.

[Triptanes]

Starting to look more and more like Morabito will be a potential downgrade target. Good for DT'ers as he is a bit expensive to start as a rookie pricer coming off a knee reconstruction, but could make some cash later in the season or even become a keeper at M7.

Not so fast for Dockers tyro - The West Australian

Fremantle's Anthony Morabito is likely to start the home-and-away season building match practice in WAFL ranks as he continues his comeback from secondary knee surgery.

[Triptanes]

Is knee tendonitis the new osteitis pubis or something? Apparently Tom Mitchell has knee tendonitis and won't be seen early on. Might have been unlikely anyway.

[Deebz]

Now on the watchlist: Gerrick Weedon, $104,200 forward.

On 38 already. If he replaces LeCras in the team then awesome.

[Deebz]

55 with a vest from Weedon, largely playing in that role LeCras plays. Really likes to get in there and get some tackles as well.

[Deebz]

I'm all over Lachie Neale now.