With only a few hours left until the second partial lock out, the Guru decided to reveal his team. This way, you can beat him. You could potentially use this as a basis of your team, make a couple of smarter picks and there you go - beat the guru!
I have also added some commentary on some picks - might be worth considering some of my points if you are still tinkering!
Defenders:
Goddard
Goddard
Deledio
Broughton
Heppell
Lake
Clarke
Bugg
Ellis
Brown
No real surprises in my defense. Goddard isn't picked as much as last year, and although first picked, I have deliberated on it. Deledio was a must this year, and I broke my rule on second year players by picking Heppell. Lake played a decent NAB cup and is underpriced.
Mids:
Swan
Thompson
Barlow
Hayes
Winderlich
Conigilo
Wingard
Shiel
Swan score 80s when he plays bad. Always in my team. Thompson plays GWS, Gold Coast and Port twice. Hardly anyone picks Crows players, so I thought he was a good unique pick. Barlow under-priced as is Hayes. Hayes was hard to pick given his age, but he is safe for now. Winderlich allows me to do some mid to for swapping during the season.
Rucks:
Cox
Giles
Longer
Redden
As discussed during the preseason, I have decided on a 1 premium, 3 rookie strategy. I usually overspend in the rucking department, and find that the money isn't worth the investment. The rookies should all be given decent game time.
Forwards:
Franklin
Goodes
Zaha
Martin
Lewis
Smith
Zorko
Treloar
Skinner
There might be some movement in my rookies before full lockout. I reckon Aaron Hall will come in if picked. Stocked up lots on mid/fwds as there is plenty of quality there this year. Have spent more in the forward line that I usually do.
