How to pick a good dreamteam?

[TalkingFootball]

Hi All

I'm a newbie to dreamteam selection can somebody give me some advice on how I should start.

Regards

Tf.net

[Brades]

I think you'll want to get yourself some good Rookies who will play at some stage during the year, that way you get your 8 reserve spots out the way for minimum amount of money (Like Gibbs etc).

Then you have to try and find some bargains in some places, (Rising star types like Marc Murphy/Bartram) and then you grab your ever reliable players like the Bowdens, Judd, Cox etc and fill in the gaps with medium players who will average 60-80.

Thats my opinion anyway after 2 years of Dream Team. Tippaz is the man where DT's are concerned.

[peterfitz]

...and when you're choosing guns, try to pick players who do well every week. Save inconsistent guns for later when they've had a couple of bad weeks.

Key forwards could do well this year if the 'in the back' rules stay the same as the NAB cup.

[ALI-G]

Are you picking DreamTeam from the AFL website or a Supercoach team from the Herald Sun site?

With DreamTeam you basically just want stat rats. Anybody thats going to get the ball alot and kick a few goals.

Supercoach however you need to take into account the players ability to use the ball as he is penalised for poor disposal.

[Tippaz]

I posted this in a different thread, but it pretty much sums up everything.

when selecting high priced players, i'm ALL ABOUT long term keepers.
i will only select players with elite consistency (like Scott West). look for players with amazing consecutive-game-streaks, or, players who have only missed 5 or so games in the last 5 years because they are far more likely to deliver.
you DO NOT want to blow trades by constantly swapping expensive players!!

when selecting midrange priced players, i tend to look for players 'on the way up' with the hope/expectance of putting the 22 games together. everyone knows 2nd and 3rd year players tend to get better, but also try to look for some abnormalities. Injured players from 2006 (like Nathan Brown) look like good picks. Misclassified players (like Martin Mattner) are sometimes advantaged under a different catergory. Anyone experiencing a new position in 2007 (like Brett Thornton) could dramatically alter their stats.
in the past, i have felt let down by players missing games, so playing 22 is still an important factor. however, you will need to take risks also. Just look at Dane Swan last year.

when selecting low priced players (above min. wage), you should probably be thinking short-term. everyone expects to upgrade these players as soon as possible because they aren't really expected to be in for the long haul. if you manage to find another Jobe Watson - keep him! as long as they deliver the big points, they won't be going anywhere. hunt down players who you consider to be in the starting 22 (of their team). consider their pointscoring ability, and try to figure out if they can improve. playing 22 games isn't as important, but you still want them lasting 7-10 rds without failing to miss a game. take risks, but make sure you've got the backup.

when selecting min. wage players, you consider all players set to get a regular game. the key to min. wagers is price rise. they need to take off straight away. study the rd1 team sheets (if you can) - you might find another Bartram or Birchall. consider the high draft picks (they are probably more likely to play). consider any 2nd/3rd year player who might breakthrough. i think you should concentrate on 'games played in 2007' rather than 'stat potential' with reserves, but if you think you can find the next Symes - go for it - because they might just break into your 22.