2014 AFL Future Force
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So, if we're not getting DPSs from 2015 onwards, future force becomes the only way to get signatures of (pending) draftees. As I understand it, the future force signatures come from the AIS academy squad, which was determined more than 12 months ago. Why would select want to (a) base their list on a squad that was named a year ago and (b) put out a release before it knows who has been drafted?
Did anything one think there was actually anything wrong with DPSs, or is it just Select trying to squeeze more dollars out of collectors? Logically most of the better players are going to end up at the weaker, less popular clubs, so it seems like a poor business model to have a product that is mostly going to appeal to the smaller supporter bases.
Melbourne has been well represented in recent series of future force, but I would much rather have signed cards by Viney, Brayshaw, etc in a MFC jumper and would pay accordingly.
Did anything one think there was actually anything wrong with DPSs, or is it just Select trying to squeeze more dollars out of collectors? Logically most of the better players are going to end up at the weaker, less popular clubs, so it seems like a poor business model to have a product that is mostly going to appeal to the smaller supporter bases.
Melbourne has been well represented in recent series of future force, but I would much rather have signed cards by Viney, Brayshaw, etc in a MFC jumper and would pay accordingly.
How is that arrogant? I'm just stating the obvious.
At the end of the day its a good thing what happened last night, stops the leeches that have infiltrated our hobby buying and flipping cards just to make money.
The sooner they fuck off, the better it is for collectors like most of us on here.
I still think Future Force has value. To potentially snag a short printed high draft sig for just $60 is great value. Obviously its taken a hit post-draft, but plenty of DPS sigs from previous Series 2 releases have been delisted into the wilderness.
And while some prefer the cards to feature the players in their team colours, there is a benefit in having them in non-descript colours when they change teams.
Given that the AFL/AIS association has ended it'll be interesting to see what they do in future releases. Maybe make the U18 AA team the signature set. Would probably increase the changes that more of the checklist gets drafted. But it will leave them with less lead time to get the product prepared before the draft.
Definitely need to add another insert set to ward off searchers. That's the biggest problem with Future Force at the moment.
And while some prefer the cards to feature the players in their team colours, there is a benefit in having them in non-descript colours when they change teams.
Given that the AFL/AIS association has ended it'll be interesting to see what they do in future releases. Maybe make the U18 AA team the signature set. Would probably increase the changes that more of the checklist gets drafted. But it will leave them with less lead time to get the product prepared before the draft.
Definitely need to add another insert set to ward off searchers. That's the biggest problem with Future Force at the moment.
I agree with you bannana in regards to values initially not as high for gws/gc but definately still better than undrafted I would think. Maybe about equal with low numbered undrafted and I guess with the rookie draft still coming the undrafted players do have upside.
Although i do find it funny that everyone says how the value of gws/GC cards are so low yet most of the time whenr I get offered a trade it is often (not all members mind you) a straight swap for their clubs team. or at high prices similar to that of a Geelong etc
And tbh I actually don't mind this as obviously everyone is trying to get the most value from their cards as I do sometimes but just might be worth considering as most seemed shocked when I knock back an offer of around 250 when it is sitting on eBay unsold for 180 etc
And on that note banana I have a Sam Bevan #7 green sig , you wouldn't happen to have a wright or picket green Sig that you would be interested in trading for
Although i do find it funny that everyone says how the value of gws/GC cards are so low yet most of the time whenr I get offered a trade it is often (not all members mind you) a straight swap for their clubs team. or at high prices similar to that of a Geelong etc
And tbh I actually don't mind this as obviously everyone is trying to get the most value from their cards as I do sometimes but just might be worth considering as most seemed shocked when I knock back an offer of around 250 when it is sitting on eBay unsold for 180 etc
And on that note banana I have a Sam Bevan #7 green sig , you wouldn't happen to have a wright or picket green Sig that you would be interested in trading for
I agree with you bannana in regards to values initially not as high for gws/gc but definately still better than undrafted I would think. Maybe about equal with low numbered undrafted and I guess with the rookie draft still coming the undrafted players do have upside.
Although i do find it funny that everyone says how the value of gws/GC cards are so low yet most of the time whenr I get offered a trade it is often (not all members mind you) a straight swap for their clubs team. or at high prices similar to that of a Geelong etc
And tbh I actually don't mind this as obviously everyone is trying to get the most value from their cards as I do sometimes but just might be worth considering as most seemed shocked when I knock back an offer of around 250 when it is sitting on eBay unsold for 180 etc
And on that note banana I have a Sam Bevan #7 green sig , you wouldn't happen to have a wright or picket green Sig that you would be interested in trading for
Mate, I have 15 Greens, I'm ready to use them as fire-lighters. Sam Bevan is one of them.
Haha fair enough then maybe just chuck one my way before you burn them 
hahaha but nah I just sent you a pm over afltcc I think but would you be interested in trading Pickett or wright for either or both of a 2014 Neil Roberts brownlow signature and 2012 draft prospects dual signature (Geelong) McCarthy and Kerstin 22\25.
Way to offload them to a dedicated collector =) and I am sure the Neil Roberts brownlow will be easier to sell. After all only got 10 more cards until my collection is complete. I can chuck in some sweeteners for your help?
hahaha but nah I just sent you a pm over afltcc I think but would you be interested in trading Pickett or wright for either or both of a 2014 Neil Roberts brownlow signature and 2012 draft prospects dual signature (Geelong) McCarthy and Kerstin 22\25. Way to offload them to a dedicated collector =) and I am sure the Neil Roberts brownlow will be easier to sell. After all only got 10 more cards until my collection is complete. I can chuck in some sweeteners for your help?
