As for Rockliff, he has also looked great through the midfield - he racked up plenty of disposals against the Dogs and was near to BOG. However, with Black, Power and Adcock still to return, his spot in the side is far from guaranteed! He does play like a Vossy clone (like Redden did last year), so is sure to draw favoritism from the coach!

This is the problem I’m facing with my team this year. I’m worried about Higgins injury history the fact that he might be another Chapman with hamstring tightness a real worrie. Harvey on the other hand has a very good injury history only missing last year due to a broken arm i think and not soft tissue or a knee like other players.

I would be backing Harvey to play more games than Higgins.

Got both of these guys in my side at the moment and thinking of trading out Higgins for Okeefe or Brown who both have better injury histories but on the other hand may not have the upside of higgins.

What are your thoughts of Ballantyne? Don’t get any footy overseas so haven’t been able to see any NAB cup action but his numbers look impressive. Also Rockcliff do you think this guy can crack it into Brisbane’s best 22. Still deciding if he will be my 8th or 9th forward. Pods is in the mix if Rockcliff is in the best 22, will have to see when the teams are announced.

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In answer to your question, I currently have Rick Ladson as my 7th back.

Setting myself pretty high goals this season and have been spending almost an hour a day at this stage going through articles and statistics.

I’ve steered away from injury prone players except for Ladson ( at this stage..).

Question - Who are you guys playing as your 7th defender? I can’t see any first year player that has a locked spot yet (that scores well enough for a spot on my field).

I’m not gonna lie, Hille, McVeigh and Hall are both in my team at the moment because they present value. They are not intended to be keepers for me, I just need to get the first half of a season out of them.

As mid priced players I see them making enough money to be easily upgraded. Ultimately all three have the scoring potential to be keepers, but I am planning to trade all three out, so having the luxury to keep one of them would be a bonus if they are going well enough.

I’m trying my hardest to avoid these ‘bad decision’ players at the moment:
Jarrad Waite, Ottens, Hille… Even McVeigh is one if you look at his history!

By my belief, this biggest trap this year is Barry Hall! I had him in my team THREE TIMES in one year once… my worst DT memory!