Barlow was pretty good at their NAB cup match with Melbourne. But is he worth it on the regular season and on the long run?
I think so. he is a good chance to be upgaded to the senior list. Freo could use a player like him through the season.
Dont get carried away with this player. Fremantle did play Melbourne....doesnt prove much
ive picked him. frees up cash from morabito
Barlow still needs to be elevated from the Rookie list and then make the 22.
With 2 or 3 spots available to upgrade rookies at Freo it is basically a race between Barlow, Clancee Pearce, Matt DeBoer, Alex Silvagni and Jay VanBerlo. Given Barlows experience playing in the VFL and his performance on Sunday, he would be a frontrunner for one spot. The dockers need an extra key defender so Silvagni would be pencilled in for another leaving the last spot for either Pearce or DeBoer.
Currently only 2 spots available unless Dodd or Ruffles gets put on the LTI, then we can upgrade 1 more during that period.
McPharlin/Taz are the key backs at Freo with Grover taking 3rd tall, leaving Broughton/Duffman/Hayden to fill back pocket/half back roles.
I can see Dodd getting put on LTI and then Silvagni being promoted as the replacement, but I dont see how Silvagni will be elevated permanently this year.
I think the pecking order is:
DeBoer/Barlow, Pearce/Silvagni (depending on team needs), Van Berlo, the rest :P
ruffles did his knee in round 17 last year so he will almost definately be out till 17 this year. 3 spots available, Barlow will almost certainly get one spot and the other 2 are genuinely up for grabs amoungst the other 4.
Just saw on the news hear in the west (channel 7) that Barlow has been elevated and that DeBoer is injured and could be unavailable for about 4 weeks I think this has a chance to ruin his chance at being elevated, and leaves the door open for Silvagni, Pearce or Van Berlo to elevated on to the list.
Although I cannot find any online source's to support what I just saw
Can any of my West Aussie compatriots confirm what I saw on the news.
Good news if it is true...
That is confirmed. Saw it 30min ago. Barlow will be elevated
Good, that means I wasnt dreaming :P
I think I can speak for all DT coaches when I say this: Yay!
Any other elevations we should be aware of?
Will sullivan (or something like that) Ruck elevated to the Eagles senior squad. I think they are worried about Cox breaking down.
Yes confirmed in the herald sun!
FREMANTLE has rewarded former VFL star Michael Barlow for an outstanding pre-season by promoting him to the Dockers' senior list.
Get on! ;D
he still has to be named for round 1, but looking good
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaagggggggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!
bull really
source?
Blatant lie. Don't be a loser jeffery.
Jeffy :P
Who cares what the footy show team list says. No one would know except those who select the teams at each club at this point in time. Its all just educated guesses from the footy show. And we all know how educated those blokes are...
It is one thing to predict, but if you are going to call facts you need to get them right and source it. Do you realize how many footy fans come to this forum thinking it is Gospel. To people who have not had much experience in DT or SC look for ways to find out the ins and outs. If it is fact = back it up ..its it is not call it a hunch, prediction or what ever you want. Do not piss in peoples pockets on heresay.
Quote from: MissPies on March 25, 2010, 03:28:19 PM
It is one thing to predict, but if you are going to call facts you need to get them right and source it. Do you realize how many footy fans come to this forum thinking it is Gospel. To people who have not had much experience in DT or SC look for ways to find out the ins and outs. If it is fact = back it up ..its it is not call it a hunch, prediction or what ever you want. Do not piss in peoples pockets on heresay.
Roger that!
Quote from: MissPies on March 25, 2010, 03:28:19 PM
It is one thing to predict, but if you are going to call facts you need to get them right and source it. Do you realize how many footy fans come to this forum thinking it is Gospel. To people who have not had much experience in DT or SC look for ways to find out the ins and outs. If it is fact = back it up ..its it is not call it a hunch, prediction or what ever you want. Do not piss in peoples pockets on heresay.
testify!
A lot of people would hate for it to be true tho
im hoping so because if he isn't mark harvey is stufd in the head. Sorry if it isn't true i thought the squads were actually announced. but yeah hopefuly 4 everyones sake he his playin, stupid footy show
sssssssssssssssssssooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!
HAHA
Quote from: RobsOverAchievers on March 25, 2010, 02:47:04 PM
source?
I saw it with my own 2 eyes on the footy show last night - Barlow was nowhere to be seen in the squad they showed.
I couldnt believe it and will only believe it when I see it on the team squad list this afternoon.
Edit: oh, and Bastinac wasnt on the North Melbourne squad list either.
Barlow you beauty!
Rising Star 2010
only one game, not even sure he can win it but if he can nominated for this round for sure.
I dont see a reason why he cant be nominated.
He is too old 22/23
Isnt it based on games?
I wasnt aware of an age restriction, I thought it was only games
To be eligible for the award, a player must be under 21 on January 1 of that year, have played 10 or fewer senior games before the beginning of the season, and not have been suspended during the season.
only from wiki though so cant be 100%
If wiki is true then he wont be eligable. DAMN IT - Make an exeption :P
I don't think I've ever seen anyone play a better first game than Barlow. Barlow will be a superstar.
yes he is definatly gonne be a superstar was an amazing performance for a first game hopefully can keep it up all season
If he does THAT all season he will make Ablett/Swan look like Leigh Browns.
Doubt he'll keep that up al season. Average of 80 and I'll be happy.
Could turn out to be a keeper. early days tho
Yes, still early days but if he can play like that week in/week out -- I will be one happy DT'er and Freo supporter
Barlow cannot win because he is too old. the conditions are that you have to be no older than 21 at the start of the corresponding season and played less than 10 games. So Barlow CANNOT be nominated or win. Ziebell will win round 1 nomination.
Broughton was inelligible last year for the same reason
If barlow was imagine the odds now at the bookies.
dustin martin played what i would consider an expected DT round, he will score mid 60's, the occasional 70... but barlow, what a start he saw... obviously he won't score that much week in, week out... but whats everyone planning on doing with him?
its very early to say, but what are your guys preliminary thoughts on him after round 1? Are u hoping to keep him throughout the whole year? Trade him as soon as his price stops increasing (or even trade him after round 1 like i know some people will...)
Vote now, im interested to see what people will make of his bargain price and awesome debut score.
looks set to be the rich of the year.
but if he keeps scoring like that, he'll be one and only barlow ;D.
likely to have him as a keeper if he can continue to score like that on a fortnightly basis. if he starts to fade mid season, i'll upgrade him.
Can't say now, but i will probably trade him out.
Gotta love how people predict the future after 1 round. Yes I have a huge mancrush on him, but he is in the team as a cash cow.
If he manages to average the same as a midfield gun after 8 - 10 round then I will re-assess the situation but he was picked to be upgraded when he has made a lot of cash.
Odds $1.01/$1.00 :)
u HAVE to predict the future... what's the point of playing the game if you're not predicting the future... i think he'll score consistent 80's with some decent larger scores as seen this round... depending on how much he goes up, i'll consider trading him... but i wouldn't be surprised if i kept him throughout the entire season. however, if someone drops in price while he's plateued... i'll definately consider trading up.
Thats a shame to be sure
nah age restriction isnt it, thought it was under 21yrs
i said this once already Barlow CANNOT WIN the rising star you have to had played less than 10 games and be under the age of 21 on the 1st January 2010.
Barlow is NOT eligible to win the rising star because he is 22. Ziebell will be nominated for round 1.
Cicjose, we were guessing the odds if he was eligable
it all depends if freo collectively play well most weeks. he will go a long way to helping the cause but is it realistic now for Barlow to get tagged considering how massive his score was?
How is Barlow in less than a quarter of teams?
Less than a quarter of fantasy players go to websites like this (ie, 75% of punters have no idea!)
The bottom line challenge for all members here should be to get into the top 25% and stay there.
Anything you do beyond is a bonus, and can build your own, and FanFooty's reputation!
the less %, the better it is for all us fanfooty members!
fair call prospector, the less the better though
Shhhhhh don't tell anyone!!
Who is Barlow?...... ;)
He is my secret pick ;)
A gun..
Quote from: Flame on March 31, 2010, 12:58:54 PM
A gun..
Might be true, but just a bit early to call dont ya think?
Nope. he is a gun, he told me in a dream.
must be the same dream I had...
Quote from: jr0ck88 on March 31, 2010, 04:49:00 PM
Nope. he is a gun, he told me in a dream.
Yes, he shot a man one time :o
Nah a bit early to be making that call don't you think?
That number might change next week! ;)
Quote from: Blueboys on April 01, 2010, 05:42:15 AM
That number might change next week! ;)
i am betting it will double ;D.
seriously though, the people who left him out probably aren't that into fantasy footy. as Prospector said, we are the minority group in fantasy footy :'(
he'll probably get a tag coz of all the hype, see how he goes
good thing is he can kick goals and the whole maturity thing is a positive
Pretty sure that number will double when they upgrade all the stats after R2 - as all the nuffies will be using a trade to get him in after not starting with him!
Quote from: browny_wce on April 01, 2010, 07:46:02 AM
he'll probably get a tag coz of all the hype, see how he goes
good thing is he can kick goals and the whole maturity thing is a positive
Seems like there's more hype than there actually is.
A lot of the 'hype' is in fantasy football, won't get as much attention on just regular AFL forums even though he HAS come in to the league very well.
my league has a kind of relegation system going and we booted 3 bunnies at the end of last system with the aim to get our leaugue as high as possible in the ratings. one of my good friends was included in the 3 new coaches after assuring me he got into the swing of things at the end of last season (his first). i made him promise he would be dedicated and do the research.
he scored 1500 (brought our league down to #850) and has 6 rookies not playing and NO BARLOW. when i asked him why no barlow he said he's never heard of him.
in saying that you shouldn't had to have looked at FF or DTT to know who he is. anybody who followed the NAB cup at all should have seen the signs.
how do you guys reckon barlow will fair against the catters... do you reckon ling will nab him purely coz of his disposal count... i havent watched him play thus far, so i cant comment on his efficiency and accuracy and whether or not he adds that much to the team to the point in which geelongs famed tagger puts the rookie out of the game...
expectations??? vote, and leave a comment on what you're expecting/realistically hoping barlow will score this week.
personally i think we can expect the 80's, but its hard to say since we havent really seen him be tagged nor play a huge opposition (mind you, i've forgotten who played who in the nab cup)
seems most people reckon he'll score between 70 and 90 this week... thats a fair estimate imo, but it really is a lucky dip... could be a big fluctuation.
i hope ling gets pantsed by barlow on sunday and Fremantle win. Be good for the fans to see them top the table for once in their lives
Quote from: Cicjose on April 10, 2010, 08:02:24 AM
i hope ling gets pantsed by barlow on sunday and Fremantle win. Be good for the fans to see them top the table for once in their lives
The day all of you have been praying for ;D
wouldn't expect him to pull out another 120+ game. he is a rookie and compared to other rookies, 70+ should be a good target for him. never expect a rookie to carry your team :o
Interesting week for Barlow..
100+ would be amazing??
i picked barlow as captain
just got a message from fantasy footy that barlow is injured and/or omitted due to rib cartilage damage. can anyone confirm or deny this?
He is named in Saints vs Freo game on Sunday. However he did come up a little sore after last weeks game vs Geelong ..hence his low scoring game. He was good at training, not great but decent and is ok to go.
As for his score for DT I am not including him this week but instead choosing Jetta over him. This is not because he did not get a great score last week but because I feel Jetta is getting into the rhythm of playing with the big boys ie: Adam Goodes.
But yes he is not 100% going into the game. You can go to the Freo site from the AFL site and get glimpses on vid of training sessions and also written assessments.
As for his injury this is true. But he will be heavily taped and I do believe he will be fine as he is a senior rookie. He has played under this kind of stress on the body before and came up trumps.
Hope this helps
nooooooooo... i didnt wanna hear this :( i already have shuey and stanton on the bench and i have to start banner who im not even sure is playing haha this week is going to be a very low score for me haha
Barlow is a star and a tuff nut, he will play
:) :) :)
Thanks MP--helps to lower stress levels with Shuey out!!
I had to burn a trade for this exact thing... Had Shuey and Strauss from the start... Shuey is good but out this week, Strauss isn't play - traded him for Bail who is still cheap and has a BE of -80 this week lol. Atleast I have cover if Barlow doesnt play now.
Don't talk such tripe its people like you that ruin the game fantasy footy, at least get some sources to show the matter because half you kents make up flower shower
Quote from: legen.dary on April 17, 2010, 10:14:06 AM
Don't talk such tripe its people like you that ruin the game fantasy footy, at least get some sources to show the matter because half you kents make up flower shower
Relax mate, he asked if someone can confirm or deny it he never said it was a fact , There is alot of rumours on here its when people say its a fact and then lie then its wrong.
QuoteQuote from: legen.dary on Today at 07:14:06 PM
Don't talk such tripe its people like you that ruin the game fantasy footy, at least get some sources to show the matter because half you kents make up flower shower
Relax mate, he asked if someone can confirm or deny it he never said it was a fact , There is alot of rumours on here its when people say its a fact and then lie then its wrong.
I agree mate, Settle down. No need fo it. If your looking for people who ruin Fantasy footy, you should look closer to home.
I got the same email. It must have been a mistake
No I agree with legen.dary, bloody sick of people putting headines like that trying to scare people with absolutely no factual basis. Just get some proof before even bothering because it is annoying.
Quote from: SCADDICT on April 17, 2010, 10:31:32 AM
No I agree with legen.dary, bloody sick of people putting headines like that trying to scare people with absolutely no factual basis. Just get some proof before even bothering because it is annoying.
Scaddict i have been hearing rumors all day about barlow in doubt, the whole point of fanfooty is to dicsuss everything that is important to our fantasy teams and he is a popular player. He never stated its true he simply passed on info and wanted to know if anyone had heard the same rumor, dont see nothing wrong with it.
Mate i got the same email.
He asked a question from information sent to him.
You think this is annoying, when everyone else sets up 4 different threads each on the same topic.
If someone got some sort of information that turned out to be true, but didnt post it because you lot rip the crap out of them, I would be pissed.
Quote from: bestguykai on April 17, 2010, 10:36:33 AM
Mate i got the same email.
He asked a question from information sent to him.
You think this is annoying, when everyone else sets up 4 different threads each on the same topic.
If someone got some sort of information that turned out to be true, but didnt post it because you lot rip the crap out of them, I would be pissed.
Exactly right Kai thats why you are in the FF Dream Factory, good luck this week :)
come on give Yorgis a break he only wanted some back up on what he heard.
Quote from: bestguykai on April 17, 2010, 10:36:33 AM
You think this is annoying, when everyone else sets up 4 different threads each on the same topic.
**cough** Roo thread **cough**
Quote from: chrisuzz on April 17, 2010, 10:40:10 AM
come on give Yorgis a break he only wanted some back up on what he heard.
Quote from: bestguykai on April 17, 2010, 10:36:33 AM
You think this is annoying, when everyone else sets up 4 different threads each on the same topic.
**cough** Roo thread **cough**
Reallly i haven't seen a Roo thread
QuoteExactly right Kai thats why you are in the FF Dream Factory, good luck this week
Thanks mate, You to buddy.
QuoteQuote from: bestguykai on Today at 07:36:33 PM
You think this is annoying, when everyone else sets up 4 different threads each on the same topic.
**cough** Roo thread **cough**
My point exactly, thanks.
Quote from: RobsOverAchievers on April 17, 2010, 10:41:49 AM
Quote from: chrisuzz on April 17, 2010, 10:40:10 AM
come on give Yorgis a break he only wanted some back up on what he heard.
Quote from: bestguykai on April 17, 2010, 10:36:33 AM
You think this is annoying, when everyone else sets up 4 different threads each on the same topic.
**cough** Roo thread **cough**
Reallly i haven't seen a Roo thread
i think everyone has got the idea not to post them now, also Prossy and m0nty (well done guys) merged them all
thanks RobsOverAchievers, chrisuzzm, bestguykai and others. firstly, i did ASK if anyone knew anything about it because i got it from fantasy footy, and secondly,the headline was in capitals to stand out, with a QUESTION MARK. I would never bullshower on this forum, unlike some people who give you wrong information, so as to stuff your team up. so to those people -up your khyber!!!!!!!!!11
Quote from: yorgis on April 17, 2010, 11:05:22 AM
thanks RobsOverAchievers, chrisuzzm, bestguykai and others. firstly, i did ASK if anyone knew anything about it because i got it from fantasy footy, and secondly,the headline was in capitals to stand out, with a QUESTION MARK. I would never bullshower on this forum, unlike some people who give you wrong information, so as to stuff your team up. so to those people -up your khyber!!!!!!!!!11
Your Welcome Yorgis, thanks for the info.
can i lol at this thread now? hahaha enough paying people out seriously, this is a fuc*ing forum, used to discus topics, end of the day its up to the person who falls for the crap to make a decision if they cant do their own research before trading. cant solely rely on just forums and what others say.
Quote from: Mish on April 17, 2010, 11:39:15 AM
can i lol at this thread now? hahaha enough paying people out seriously, this is a fuc*ing forum, used to discus topics, end of the day its up to the person who falls for the crap to make a decision if they cant do their own research before trading. cant solely rely on just forums and what others say.
Right on!
Quote from: GinoGod on April 17, 2010, 04:17:08 AM
Barlow is a star and a tuff nut, he will play
Indeed he will be fine.
Quote from: RobsOverAchievers on April 17, 2010, 10:41:49 AMReallly i haven't seen a Roo thread
Roo who what huh?? ;D
Quote from: MissPiesFF on April 17, 2010, 02:41:11 PM
Quote from: Mish on April 17, 2010, 11:39:15 AM
can i lol at this thread now? hahaha enough paying people out seriously, this is a fuc*ing forum, used to discus topics, end of the day its up to the person who falls for the crap to make a decision if they cant do their own research before trading. cant solely rely on just forums and what others say.
Right on!
Quote from: GinoGod on April 17, 2010, 04:17:08 AM
Barlow is a star and a tuff nut, he will play
Indeed he will be fine.
Quote from: RobsOverAchievers on April 17, 2010, 10:41:49 AMReallly i haven't seen a Roo thread
Roo who what huh?? ;D
Sorry i forgot sarcasm does'nt work through computers :P
Quote from: Flame on April 17, 2010, 04:36:10 AM
Thanks MP--helps to lower stress levels with Shuey out!!
Shuey's out!?
Injured Q! Didn't check the teams?
Quote from: ossie85 on April 17, 2010, 11:06:08 PM
Injured Q! Didn't check the teams?
Nope ;D Computer remember ;)
Quote from: Master Q on April 17, 2010, 11:16:23 PM
Quote from: ossie85 on April 17, 2010, 11:06:08 PM
Injured Q! Didn't check the teams?
Nope ;D Computer remember ;)
Traded in schuey myself last week :'(. hopings its only a 1 week knee injury.
his composure is incredible for a first year afl player. he just does not get flustered
Exactly why they need to bring him more mature agers from the VFL, WAFL etc. Young kids take too long to develop.
Dam I wish he was at Essendon
DT Gun- Keeper
Quote from: Flame on April 26, 2010, 10:10:06 PM
DT Gun- Keeper
Unless something was to happen to him injury wise, why would you trade him with these scores...
He is the reason why Freo are flying at the moment.
good call korza. definitely one of the reasons .. sandi needs someone to tap his rucks to and pav needs someone to kick the ball to him
well said elxam
he was tagged by daniel jackson for parts of the game and then he was given more of a role n the wing later in the game.... i was there i think i know ;)
u went to a freo game as an eagles supporter, poor form man haha
nah u gotta love the guy, probly the best DT pcikup of the season, lets hope he doesnt get injured
fits nicely into ur midfield at the tail end of the season or if not will be a bloody good cash cow
Definate Keeper, why would you waste a trade when he is scoring better than any other 5th/6th midfeilder.
Quote from: Bluke on April 27, 2010, 03:35:51 AM
Definate Keeper, why would you waste a trade when he is scoring better than any other 5th/6th midfeilder.
Yep, keeper
Quote from: Bluke on April 27, 2010, 03:35:51 AM
Definate Keeper, why would you waste a trade when he is scoring better than any other 5th/6th midfeilder.
he is scoring better than most 2/3/4 midfielders
Quote from: browny_wce on April 27, 2010, 02:03:43 AM
u went to a freo game as an eagles supporter, poor form man haha
nah u gotta love the guy, probly the best DT pcikup of the season, lets hope he doesnt get injured
fits nicely into ur midfield at the tail end of the season or if not will be a bloody good cash cow
yeah i have a freo membership and i go and support whoever is playing freo and in this case it was the tigers :D
Quote from: elephants on April 27, 2010, 05:25:13 AM
Quote from: browny_wce on April 27, 2010, 02:03:43 AM
u went to a freo game as an eagles supporter, poor form man haha
nah u gotta love the guy, probly the best DT pcikup of the season, lets hope he doesnt get injured
fits nicely into ur midfield at the tail end of the season or if not will be a bloody good cash cow
lol ;D but y wouldn't you just get a WCE membership and support them each home game? ???
yeah i have a freo membership and i go and support whoever is playing freo and in this case it was the tigers :D
146?!?! shud of had the bloke as captain
wish i had swan in this week aswell tho
was not the happiest with pavs 89...
barlow is insane.. what did he hav 14 tackles plus 34 touches??? sooo good lol. i was really close to chucking the C on swan this week after seeing he had like 42 against freo last time they played but left it on GAJ so hopefully he can score more
Yeah I was very happy with both him and Swanny, LEGENDS!
OH and don't worry thornz, GAZ will score more, he always does.
14 tackles?? huge effort, gotta love that!
sandi also dominated with 130!
was not happy with balla and shaw tho...50 a piece (spesh shaw when the pies put the game away, thort he get loads of junk-time stats)
just got pavlich in and 89 is ok...wuldve rathered him get one more mark+kick+goal which wuldve brung his score upto 101...ahwell
haha i was sitting there watching the game and i was thinking the same thing :P mark kick goal pav mark kick goal!! comeon!! :P
didnt he only take 1 mark??
Quote from: browny_wce on May 16, 2010, 02:10:42 AM
14 tackles?? huge effort, gotta love that!
sandi also dominated with 130!
130 tackles :o ;D
::) Points ;D Barlow as Captain Next Week.
Quote from: Master Q on May 16, 2010, 05:46:41 AM
::) Points ;D Barlow as Captain Next Week.
will probably have a quiet game ;D
Quote from: chrisuzz on May 16, 2010, 05:54:23 AM
Quote from: Master Q on May 16, 2010, 05:46:41 AM
::) Points ;D Barlow as Captain Next Week.
will probably have a quiet game ;D
Damn you, you jinxed him. Now i have to pick someone else...
Quote from: Master Q on May 16, 2010, 05:57:58 AM
Quote from: chrisuzz on May 16, 2010, 05:54:23 AM
Quote from: Master Q on May 16, 2010, 05:46:41 AM
::) Points ;D Barlow as Captain Next Week.
will probably have a quiet game ;D
Damn you, you jinxed him. Now i have to pick someone else...
:-[ :-X ::)
didnt barlow pick up an injury
Yer he broke both legs while getting into the icebath for recovery. :o
lol mate dont scare me :D
I would imagine that there would be many scared people if that happened!
SEN must of got it wrong then
Watching channel 10 news here in Perth and they are reporting that Barlow may be in doubt as he is 'possibly' battling a cold. He didnt train today.
grrrrrr i will take his cold if he would just play :(
Update to the story. Channel 10 are saying that they are lead to believe that Barlow is struggling with a cold, but the Dockers have said he was there at training.
hope he doesnt play, i have him but it will be good for me!
He is the second most popular player picked - 160k coaches have him
not overly surprised about that :P
hopie like hell he is playing as my eleminator dude doestn have him????
my league opponent has barlow, trengove and scully. this will be great but hes got 2 back-ups. ive got howlett as back up!!
Who does your opponent have instead. If it's another premium then it will be tough, but if its another rookie then his score would greatly help your chances of getting through
Quote from: Davoo on May 27, 2010, 07:58:27 PM
my league opponent has barlow, trengove and scully. this will be great but hes got 2 back-ups. ive got howlett as back up!!
The lineup doesn't show any trades that may been made till the first games starts, so he coulda traded one of them out.
Most likely your opponent will have traded one of them out. I am looking like turning Trengove in to Nicky Dal
Quote from: valkorum on May 27, 2010, 10:54:09 PM
Most likely your opponent will have traded one of them out. I am looking like turning Trengove in to Nicky Dal
already done that valk
I have pretty much made the decision to make the trade, just waiting till tomorrow to do the trade. I just cant bring myself to trade before Friday
literally did it about 3 minutes ago no chance to do it tomorrow with school and school ball :P
Fair enough. I have access to DT at work so will most likely do the trade on my lunch break
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http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/95316/default.aspx
FMDT
Late withdrawal of barlow by freo. All dt coaches hearts miss a beat
Most of the teams have him so not really a major drama.
The fall back is on your emerg now tho
*sigh* howlett :P
no biggie every1 has him neway. i had martin on the bench with a reasonable 71
*sigh. Again the only position I don't put an emergency.
Trengove got emergency in rucks casue of Hmac. If i knew there was doubt in Barlow.....
I see it's his hamstring. Can we expect weeks?
peter bell (former freo captain) says he could be 2-3 weeks if he has done it BUT if it is just precautionary expect to see him back next week :P he will be right
yay! good for me, i have cover
Thats what I get for trading out my backup to upgrade a defender. *sigh*
(cost me my eliminator too)
Quote from: thornz23 on May 30, 2010, 05:03:22 PM
no biggie every1 has him neway. i had martin on the bench with a reasonable 71
same,
Armstrong coving with 73
Quote from: PowerMan on May 30, 2010, 06:53:27 PM
Quote from: thornz23 on May 30, 2010, 05:03:22 PM
no biggie every1 has him neway. i had martin on the bench with a reasonable 71
same,
Same here...... But martin wasn't emergency :'(. Dang Trengove put as emergency in ruck incase of Hmac >:(.
big fat 0 with moles n jkt on the bench
got good emergencies in Stevenson and Shuey :'( :'(
glad i had Armstrong 73 ;D
i used my mpp to put pav in the middle for rohan :(
don't know what i was thinking
if i kept rohan in the middle as bench cover for barlow then i would have won a close game against team on top of my league.
(If scores are right i would have lost 2074 - 2097)
even though i had barlow, the fact that he was missing won me my match.
i had barlow, but howlett as emergency
my opponent had barlow, but mcveigh as emergency
so, by end of normal time I was behind by 2 point, but bring in the emergency scores and i scraped home by about 10 points.
nail biting end to the weekend considering i had to catch up 250 points in the final game (i had 3 players to go, opponent had 1)
Worked well for me, hurt my score, but got me over the line having cover when my opponent didn't.
Harvey said on the news tonight that Barlow's late exclusion was more a precautionary resting rather than a full hamstring injury. You could almost say that the "General" has struck.
mmm yeah i am thinking that prick general soreness was a lot more to blame. oh well at least harves is helping us dt coaches. i reckon dean bailey had ablett captain thats y he didnt tag him.
Quote from: elephants on May 31, 2010, 08:28:32 PM
mmm yeah i am thinking that prick general soreness was a lot more to blame. oh well at least harves is helping us dt coaches. i reckon dean bailey had ablett captain thats y he didnt tag him.
And his opponent in his league must have had Bartel as captain!!
yeh bailey the barbie!
Absolute killjoy!
Great news :)
i lost my last game by 20 points because he didnt play
♥ ♥ ♥ Barlow♥ ♥ ♥ This kid i just a freak best ever rookie priced player. Do you think he will be worth getting next year: breaking the 2nd year player rule
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No
haha i saw it on live chat and thought it would make a good title :)
A pitty his team were so shower :(
And I was thinking of relegating him to the bench to upgrade Martin to Another premium :-X.
i was laughing to myself how people were all talking about trading him out this week. the guy is a premium full stop
wonders wy i don't make him captain most weeks... in far better form than bartel
Seen a few dumb post this week with people saying to upgrade barlow! lol
This week should put that question to rest! ;D
Quote from: Blueboys on June 05, 2010, 09:05:52 PM
Seen a few dumb post this week with people saying to upgrade barlow! lol
This week should pot that question to rest! ;D
Hey BlueBoys, is it time to get rid of Chapman?
Quote from: Blueboys on June 05, 2010, 09:05:52 PM
Seen a few dumb post this week with people saying to upgrade barlow! lol
This week should pot that question to rest! ;D
If Stanton beats Barlow this week (unlikely) I will laugh at this :)
mmm I was going to do it next week anyway... :D
someone said they were planning switch barlow to gibbs this week, i hope for their sake they didnt
QuoteSo were the umpires.
lol classic freo supporter
+2 ;D ;D
Quotesomeone said they were planning switch barlow to gibbs this week, i hope for their sake they didnt
LOL if they did.
barlow and ablett could be the same price in a fortnight...will it be worth a straight swap??
Quote from: Paddy13 on June 06, 2010, 12:40:02 AM
barlow and ablett could be the same price in a fortnight...will it be worth a straight swap??
Won't happen.
was keeper the day he got weened off the bitty :P
He should be kept. HE is gods gift to DT'ers. He is a solid player. Getting him next year will be out of the question. Look at Rich. He will be more expensive than guys like Corey, Boyd and possibly others. Won't be worth the risk.
Quote from: Spite on June 05, 2010, 09:34:14 PM
Quote from: Blueboys on June 05, 2010, 09:05:52 PM
Seen a few dumb post this week with people saying to upgrade barlow! lol
This week should pot that question to rest! ;D
If Stanton beats Barlow this week (unlikely) I will laugh at this :)
mmm I was going to do it next week anyway... :D
If you traded barlow suck! :P
Well lets see who gets the Kirk tag! stanton or Watson! ;)
Quote from: Blueboys on June 06, 2010, 01:29:25 AM
Well lets see who gets the Kirk tag! stanton or Watson! ;)
Won't be Stanton - late withdrawal, and Howlett gets a game!
barlow is a keeper. he is a gun!
Lastly, Barlow...
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Quote from: Blueboys on June 06, 2010, 01:29:25 AM
Well lets see who gets the Kirk tag! stanton or Watson! ;)
Won't be Stanton - late withdrawal, and Howlett gets a game!
Stunning turn of events!!
Quote from: elephants on June 05, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Quote from: Cicjose on June 05, 2010, 06:50:41 PM
Quote from: Carnthedockers on June 05, 2010, 06:31:24 PM
A pitty his team were so shower :(
So were the umpires.
lol classic freo supporter :P
You obviously didn't watch the game so i don't think you can have an opinion because I know that bradley had received 4 high tackles for a total of 0 free kicks.
Would that have affected the outcome? We will never know that now
Quote from: Cicjose on June 06, 2010, 01:04:12 PM
Quote from: elephants on June 05, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Quote from: Cicjose on June 05, 2010, 06:50:41 PM
Quote from: Carnthedockers on June 05, 2010, 06:31:24 PM
A pitty his team were so shower :(
So were the umpires.
lol classic freo supporter :P
You obviously didn't watch the game so i don't think you can have an opinion because I know that bradley had received 4 high tackles for a total of 0 free kicks.
Would that have affected the outcome? We will never know that now
I hate Freo and thought they were a little hard done by, but so is every team at some point. Barlow is starting to get whole lot of help from the umps, could be a brownlow on the cards?
"I hate Freo and thought they were a little hard done by, but so is every team at some point. Barlow is starting to get whole lot of help from the umps, could be a brownlow on the cards?"
i hope not bcos sportsbet had paul chapman at 1001/1 preseason and i took a bit of that action, he was still 100/1 before this round started
Quote from: Marcz on June 06, 2010, 01:30:10 PM
"I hate Freo and thought they were a little hard done by, but so is every team at some point. Barlow is starting to get whole lot of help from the umps, could be a brownlow on the cards?"
i hope not bcos sportsbet had paul chapman at 1001/1 preseason and i took a bit of that action, he was still 100/1 before this round started
I got on Barlow at 300:1 to place! 8)
41 at qtr time he is really set for a big one now. Also planty others on track for tons, Sandi, Roberton, Morabito, Grover, Palmer, Duffield, Broadbent, P.Stewart, Logan, Rodan, Carlile, Westhoff.
Im hoping Pav can pick it up and whip out a big score also.
Barlow slowed up only 18 coming from that qtr still looking good on 59 though
Pav picked up Duffman doing ok, Palmer doing great, Mundy on track for a ton along with Sandi, Broadbent and P.Stewart keeping it up and Banner just came from nowhere
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Quote from: chrisuzz on July 03, 2010, 04:27:05 PM
Barlow slowed up only 18 coming from that qtr still looking good on 59 though
Pav picked up Duffman doing ok, Palmer doing great, Mundy on track for a ton along with Sandi, Broadbent and P.Stewart keeping it up and Banner just came from nowhere
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Quote from: chrisuzz on July 03, 2010, 03:46:00 PM
41 at qtr time he is really set for a big one now. Also planty others on track for tons, Sandi, Roberton, Morabito, Grover, Palmer, Duffield, Broadbent, P.Stewart, Logan, Rodan, Carlile, Westhoff.
Im hoping Pav can pick it up and whip out a big score also.
Not me, want him this coming week or next ;)
@McRooster-dont think Pav will crack his BE which is good for you but hoping for a ton as he hasn't gotten one for 3 weeks
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now the next big thing, who do we trade him out for?
i will trade him for ablett/swan
Broken leg or ACL
wow....
everyone has this guy dont they?
definitely gonna change the ff landscape for the rest of the year.
Quote from: Jim Jam on July 03, 2010, 05:38:55 PM
now the next big thing, who do we trade him out for?
Or how many dang topics will be started.
For those who don't, GAB, Swan, etc
Ow. I am so happy that I am about the only person who doesn't have him!
Just makes it easier for everyone to grab who they want now
Broken leg and hope it wasn't as bad as it looked.
No Barlow = Horrible DT'er ;D
Honestly, how could you say no to him you freak.
= 3rd topic started re Barlow
He is done for the year. Freo season is over. Your leg isnt suppossed to bend like that. Hello Mr Ablett.
RIP
Oh yippie. DT just loves to kick me while I'm down doesn't it?
DON'T TEMPT ME GAME I'LL HIT THE BUTTON!
palmer is a loser. should of let barlow just take the mark instead of going under.
stupid palmer...
I wouldn't say that the Freo season is over.
No mine was 2nd Naste, I made it at the same time as the Biggest Twist one so it is really the equal first
Will he get discount for next year?
Freo will certainly feel that he is no longer running through the midfield. You cant loose your best Midfielder and still hope to be a big threat come finals time.
i need montagna to drop about 9k for a straight trade....
wow im down to 3 trades now, but still
ablett,swan,boyd,montagna, bartel, selwood looks pretty good
Im getting Ablett. Almost a straight swap
Quote from: bestguykai on July 03, 2010, 05:51:29 PM
Will he get discount for next year?
Freo will certainly feel that he is no longer running through the midfield. You cant loose your best Midfielder and still hope to be a big threat come finals time.
No, more then 10 (or is it 11) games played.
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Holzman should of saved more trades. Will teach you a small lesson?
Quote from: roo boys! on July 03, 2010, 05:51:11 PM
No mine was 2nd Naste, I made it at the same time as the Biggest Twist one so it is really the equal first
Scratches head 2nd = equal first
don't matter watch all the topics start
barlow >
barlow 4 >
Hope prossy gets on here quick & merges them all
im going all out for a high ranking, my team could crash and burn but i have good cover for small injuries with guys like ballateyne on the bench, i would be unlucky to get 3 more LTIs
it would suck to be u actually if u didnt have him because look what hes shown...
yea, lot of ppl will jump on ablett.
Just confirmed - broken leg :(
Here i was eating a nice Juicy steak listening to Barlow carving it up.
Then the report.
I was shocked, what a great story. :'(
Why couldn't it have been some spud like leigh brown or McPhee?!
But NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
But hey it's not all bad,
Now i can get Hayes or Montagna and Hodge withintwo trades. ;D ;D ;D
:'( :'( :'(
Quote from: valkorum on July 03, 2010, 05:58:02 PM
Just confirmed - broken leg :(
Valk means some one else needs to step up now.
Got anyone in mind on your list that can?
One door closes another opens.
Sucks tho a great first year player
I'm getting Hayes for Barlow.
Then Ladson for Hodge
2 trades!
i might have to use 2 trades now. a downgrade and the barlow trade with remaining cash for any other shocking injuries
im bringing in boyd and completing the midfield i would have dream off at the start of the season
ablett, swan, montagna, boyd, bartel, selwood
will be hard to trade him out
Quote from: hawka26 on July 03, 2010, 06:02:36 PM
will be hard to trade him out
not really. LTI. doesnt matter who it is!
Already have Swan, Ablett, Bartel and Boyd..so Montags here we come!!
Dam!!
I Hope you all spare a thought for Barlow. His not just a great fantasy player, but a great success story.
Think of what his done for Freo.
well second = equal first if they are made at the same time.
yes it did suck not to have him, i dont know why i didnt ??? once he kept going and i just couldnt afford to get him i was absolutely kicking myself for not getting him.
what did the fish say when it swam into a wall?
dam.
Quote from: naste on July 03, 2010, 06:00:53 PM
Valk means some one else needs to step up now.
Got anyone in mind on your list that can?
One door closes another opens.
Sucks tho a great first year player
I dont know what to say, I am devastated. I think Schammer will be the replacement
QuotePS we would love to see more people posting in the front bar you can post about just about anything you want
+1
QuoteI wouldn't say that the Freo season is over.
+1!
+2
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Quote from: Windigo on July 03, 2010, 06:09:12 PM
I Hope you all spare a thought for Barlow. His not just a great fantasy player, but a great success story.
Think of what his done for Freo.
Think of what this does to Freo now, I smell a loss next week. Hopefully he can comeback to his best from this injury.
Schammer sucks. Seriously, i hate him. But he will probably come in and carve it up :P
Quote from: roo boys! on July 03, 2010, 06:14:22 PM
Schammer sucks. Seriously, i hate him. But he will probably come in and carve it up :P
Schammer has always been able to find the footy, its just his disposal that is second rate. He has been carving it up in the WAFL all year.
It's blatantly obvious that Rhys Palmer didn't want Michael Barlow to again outscore him in DT. Clear case of sabotage. :D
Quote from: Holzman on July 03, 2010, 06:02:30 PM
im bringing in boyd and completing the midfield i would have dream off at the start of the season
x1 Boyd in for me too
Boyd or Montagana
feel sorry for Barlow :'(
Quote from: Hazza09 on July 03, 2010, 06:26:17 PM
Boyd or Montagana
feel sorry for Barlow :'(
Tempting for Chappy & use of the MPP as well
Probably Joey. Although right at this moment I'm sorely tempted to hit the "Remove my Team" button and swear off DT for life
Spare a thought for the fans of Freo :'( I'm one of them
He was leading the charge for the brownlow for our club and a huge reason why we have done so well up til now
What of Hayes?
Surely something different?
Or no?
Another pointless trade!!
He was a keeper for the season..at least he went out on 111 and not 11...
just absolute crap luck for the guy...
yes, a leg shouldn't ever look like his did on TV...Ouch.....
Had my mid's set for the rest of the year - but like 200,000 others now have to trade him.
choice of Chappy or Boyd...but not having taken the risk of mr Hammy so far, not going to now..
COME ON DOWN BOYD
Quotebut like 200,000 others now have to trade him
Make that 160,892 as of this rounds lockout.
Quote from: Cicjose on July 03, 2010, 06:29:28 PM
Spare a thought for the fans of Freo :'( I'm one of them
Me too. You could hear a pin drop at Subi when he went down.
i am shattered for michael barlow, finally gets a shot at afl and tears it up, definately all-australian to this point of the season, brownlow chance and playing in a team that is a genuine contender
heart goes out to the boy and wish him a quick recovery
on a lighter note--> judd, montagna,boyd or hayes?
does anyone here feel for barlow or is it all about dream team?
what about palmer, how would he feel now? especially after palmers injury last year.
really it is probly my fault....
jack ziebell last year was in my dream team = broked leg
2007 nathan brown in my dream team = broked leg
this year micky barlow = broked leg
get better micky mate. u werent in my dt plans next year but now you are if you are better :)
Quote from: elephants on July 03, 2010, 06:51:36 PM
does anyone here feel for barlow or is it all about dream team?
what about palmer, how would he feel now? especially after palmers injury last year.
really it is probly my fault....
jack ziebell last year was in my dream team = broked leg
2007 nathan brown in my dream team = broked leg
this year micky barlow = broked leg
get better micky mate. u werent in my dt plans next year but now you are if you are better :)
Would you please tell me who you take next year so I can stay as far away from them as humanly possible? :P
The only way he can win the brownlow now is if he was BOG in ALL of Fremantle's matches
what about palmer, how would he feel now? especially after palmers injury last year.
probably like a muppett
u gotta feel for him. what a story, this only adds a harmful twist to it!
broken legs are absolutely horrible
still remember nathan browns one, was in career best form that year and just never came back, hope barlow can overcome that
palmer=sh!t bloke, will now hate him forever!!
the decision of barlow to who? is now gonna be the turning point for all coaches, especially as many of them sitting on 4-6 trades (ie. myself)
boyd, GAJ, swan, joey, judd, hayes, NDS
Very sad to hear for the guy. Nobody wants to see a young player go down. Especially being ruled out for finals. He was a pretty big factor getting them into the finals so very sad :'(.
My trade is tough. Could go Barlow to Ablett or Look elsewhere.....
very unfortunate to see him go down like that. legs shouldn't supposed to bend like that. it looked very, very serious. he is a young emerging player who really made an impact for his club and the whole AFL. i wish him a speedy recovery. :)
on a lighter and more happy note, who should i trade him to?
ablett, boyd, pendlebury, priddis??
So many posts about how sad it is, and I agree. It is absolutely shattering for him and the whole club, and I feel for poor Palmer now, it was just an instinct reaction and now he is getting all sorts of abuse and hate from everyone now. I suppose I can say that I know how he feels although I really can't, I did break my arm just before finals in the team that I pretty much carried to the finals but that can not compare to this horror. I don't even have him (don't ask) but I was just shattered when I heard the news. But in saying this, some people are now saying that Fremantles season is over and they can't win from here but I see it as a time to step up and really show that they don't need Barlow to win, and it is time for someone else to assert their dominance.
Super Pav to go back into the midfield on a permanent basis.
Kade simpson, here I come! :)
Quote from: Windigo on July 03, 2010, 10:40:54 PM
Super Pav to go back into the midfield on a permanent basis.
forgot Pav
have to keep an eye on where he is playing
Gablett, Montagna or Hayes for the Barlow? Take into consideration who will be rested, how injury prone the player is, current form, run home, who they play in finals etc.
If you were wondering already have Stanton, Ball, Bartel, Selwood, Swanny and Chappy (forward).
all 3 lol
saints have the better run home with 6 games at etihad
Forget simpson, might jump on Corey as a unqiue!!! Little bit risky though :S
He's been that good this year we should get 2 trades for him, as if he'd been drafted to GWS and Freo were to get 2 picks for him ;)
Replacing St. Barlow with a Saint seems most likely :D
Quote from: Windigo on July 03, 2010, 10:40:54 PM
Super Pav to go back into the midfield on a permanent basis.
thats exactly what I was thining, i was going to make a thread about it.
barlow > ablett, swan, judd, boyd or who?
Simpson?
ill think bout it. theres a lot to choose from. simpson/judd/boyd/ablett/swan/chapman
Joey for me :)
ive got joey, hayes, selwood, bartel.
I have Joey, Hayes, Swan, Bartel and Vince. The way Vince is playing I almost want to do a double. Barlow - Ablett then Vince - Boyd. I think I've probably got the cash for it too. :D
yep joey
Joey.
Hoping to get GAJ after todays lower score. Close to a straight swap?
I think in this order depending on who u have.. Swan, Joey, GAJ, Boyd then the rest i have those top 3 so ill b getting boyd i think
Current midfield is
Swan(C) Montagna(VC) Bartel Dal Santo Barlow Gilbee (Banner Gysberts)
So yeah, GAJ for me.
ive got bartel and selwood but i think with geelong GAJ will be fine. its either GAJ, boyd or chapman for me
Quote from: BratPack on July 03, 2010, 06:57:16 PM
Quote from: elephants on July 03, 2010, 06:51:36 PM
does anyone here feel for barlow or is it all about dream team?
what about palmer, how would he feel now? especially after palmers injury last year.
really it is probly my fault....
jack ziebell last year was in my dream team = broked leg
2007 nathan brown in my dream team = broked leg
this year micky barlow = broked leg
get better micky mate. u werent in my dt plans next year but now you are if you are better :)
Would you please tell me who you take next year so I can stay as far away from them as humanly possible? :P
hah take ur pick of these. this is my current team for next year so i would steer clear :P
Backs:
goddard, grimes, broughton, otten, harris, symes
mids:
simpson, kornes/palmer, anthony, joey, D. swallow, hallahan
rucks:
sandi, hille/ryder/hmac/cox/jamar/HELP??
zac smith, liam pickering
forwards:
buddy, riewoldt, riewoldt, pav, grant?, sam day, bennell
thoughts? so far
I was thinking GAJ, but then he usually has 3-4 games out a season. Still go with GAJ? I really want a unique pick though =\
I think Joey..but will he get rested??????
Doubt that Joey will be rested, Swan probs won't for those looking at him.
Quote from: roo boys! on July 05, 2010, 10:53:29 AM
Doubt that Joey will be rested, Swan probs won't for those looking at him.
+1 re Joey
ok i know this subject has been covered many times, but they all dont really have a solid answer, so seeing as most people already have Goddard, Chapman and Hodge, whats everyones opinion on these 5 players -- Montagna, Boyd, Ablett, Corey and Dal Santo. Who is the best value for money and who can you rely on to give Barlow-like numbers that everyone craves! Cheers
I've got Goddard and Hodge, but not Chapman...I am dead set on getting Boyd, Chapman can be traded into the forward line.
All 5 of those players are great to get. My order of preference is:
GAJ
Joey
Boyd
Corey
NDS
Quote from: valkorum on July 06, 2010, 12:58:08 PM
All 5 of those players are great to get. My order of preference is:
GAJ
Joey
Boyd
Corey
NDS
Same...
the only worry about the top 2, joey and ablett is if they miss games.. my thoughts are that if you have boyd who wont miss games in your team and these ppl that all have ablett and joey who are most in most leagues will suffer when they miss that round in finals that will kil you??
alright .. my question is .. who to trade for barlow .. if u already have
Goddard, Hodge,
Gaj, Bartel, Joey, Swan, Boyd ..
Chapman .. ROK ....
I dont have corey -- if i get him .. too many cats players which i wouldnt like ..
Hayes -- would be rested sometime soon ..
NDS .. hmmmm .. proably rested .. wuld have 4 saints as well not a big fan either ..
i already have the top 6 midfielders.. i can only do worse than barlow now .. which i dont like :-(
I'm getting GAJ over Montagna/Goddard/Boyd after a lot of thought...anyone disagree?
where does judd sit on this radar. need to look at teams who are still fighting for there spots. dogs, blues, hawks(mitchell), crows, swans, maybe north. collingwood will fight for top spot till the end(pend). they are less likely to rest than saint and geelong. imo
agreed with superstar.. im avoiding the likes of montagna and GAJ.. looking at boyd as the dogs will be fighting for top 4 position
as an interesting side note I've been wondering who will make up the possesions in the midfield for the dockers. I noticed that when Barlow missed Ballantyne got 90+ (a rare feat!) he's got a great tank and may see more midfield rotation. I was about to upgrade to Buddy but will instead be watching the dockers to see if he gets a go.