Jock Reynolds Fantasy Footy Podcast – Round 18

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Will · 21/07/2013 at 22:19
I just looked into it a bit further and Alex rance is looking like an alright defence POD. 147 today against Freo. Averaging 105 in his last 5

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 05:35
Staker is probably of greatest value in the backs. Do you have some fat you can trim in the backs who you can turn into a cheap swapper? That would give you cash to turn Monfries into anyone you want. (StevieJ, Lewis or Rockliff)

Will · 21/07/2013 at 22:20
Can you get hanley

Osh · 21/07/2013 at 22:25
Yeah I can but ill have about 1 or 2k left should I still do it or should I get Trent Mckenzie or Garrick Ibottson?

Will · 21/07/2013 at 22:37
Hanley is probably the best option but if you need to make any more upgrades then the other 2 are fine

Adam V · 22/07/2013 at 11:56
McKenzie

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 05:27
If you can get Hanley that would be a nice upgrade, but it depends on the rest of your team. Backs can have such a big standard deviation. Perhaps it is better to consider putting Pittard into your starting line up if he has turned a corner after returning from injury and taking the cash from Goodes to inject in the mids or forwards?

amosfrankos · 21/07/2013 at 22:29
cyril hes a proven scorer look at his scores before his hamstring injury! jordan lewis from the hawks aswell maybe chris mayne or even matthew stokes and if you wanted a 470k priced player paddy ryder is looking good!!!

BlightyTeasdale · 21/07/2013 at 22:53
Travis Cloke is worth a look at 457.

JJFYZZ · 22/07/2013 at 11:13
Burn Man!

Super_Freak · 22/07/2013 at 18:25
Definate burn man.Do not go near him

SCaddict · 22/07/2013 at 01:18
As per Jock's musings tonight I'd bring in Robbie Gray who has racked up tons the past 3 games.

Osh · 21/07/2013 at 22:27
Yeah way to inconsistent I mean at his best he good but that hasn't happened all year. I traded him out two weeks ago for jimmy Bartel.

Ryan · 21/07/2013 at 22:53
I've got him and Breust (was good POD at start) and ive decided to get rid of bresut instead

SCaddict · 22/07/2013 at 01:21
Yeah I was surprised to see that 15% of coaches still hold him the poor bastards. Think I ditched him around week 3.
Who do you plan to bring in for him?

Charlie · 21/07/2013 at 23:04
Stevie J

Balls · 21/07/2013 at 23:14
Already got Griffen and Stevie J, gonna back in Beams in 2 weeks as I reckon the bloke is a super gun and far superior to Barlow.

SCaddict · 22/07/2013 at 12:13
Barlow for me with Freo's Supercoach finals draw.

Hardest · 21/07/2013 at 23:45
I'm thinking the same mate. Only 3 trades left and 50/50 chance of making my leagues top 8. Risky, but I need to pull out something ballsy / stupid to make finals. FWD/DEF as well, handy if you have Staker in the forward line….

jockreynolds · 22/07/2013 at 12:34
Nice one Tim – just posted a poll on this topic for you mate 😉

FrontPocket · 22/07/2013 at 10:01
'tis a great name. Bless thine son with that name and a great man shall he become.

The Old Dylan · 22/07/2013 at 14:24
Not Elton John's greatest song, but not his worst

Charlie · 21/07/2013 at 23:02
BTW this is my DT account

jockreynolds · 22/07/2013 at 12:36
Gday there mate, wouldnt worry about break evens at this point of the game – main thing to look at is how many points you reckon they will rack up. Like the trades.

David · 22/07/2013 at 17:38
Cheers mate!

Rick Grimes · 22/07/2013 at 11:52
Yea I think I might use Staker as D6. In same position that I'll be top 4 regardless, so might just sit on him until then. But can't see his scoring dropping much.

jockreynolds · 22/07/2013 at 12:37
You are very welcome throttlefinger – stick it out for the rest of the season mate – try and keep your rank up as high as you possibly can. Thanks for saying gday mate

throttlefinger · 22/07/2013 at 20:46
Will do, Lord Jock. Again, had balls out fun this season playing SC and following you and the gang.

jockreynolds · 23/07/2013 at 13:19
Good to see you have a comment account thing now mate!

Remy · 22/07/2013 at 07:57
Watson to Barlow I reckon.

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 11:27
Need to get more info about potential comeback timelines from their respective injuries.
I think they'll know a lot more about Dangerfield in particular this week after his rest on the weekend.

jockreynolds · 22/07/2013 at 12:37
Yep I'd probably lean towards Watson to Barlow I reckon mate

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 14:38
Cheers everyone!

Remy · 22/07/2013 at 14:14
Or what about this trade community….
Goodes~ Duff Man
Priddis~ J. Steven (big risk, but I really need a win this week and my opponent has a near identical team to me)
Thoughts, other options?

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:39
if youve got the trades and no rookies holes to clog then priddis trade isnt ridiculous…he keeps getting the high disposals but not the Sc scores. did you mean L.henderson in your first cos i'd look at that for value given Carlton's requirement to come home strong…and him being in ripper form

Super_Freak · 22/07/2013 at 18:38
Option 1 looks like a good trade. Staker should keep up consistent scores for remainder of season

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 05:40
Grimesy,
I'd go with option 1. Staker's best value is in the backs, plus it give you a double midfield upgrade (that's where you need your money). Deal with the forward bench issue, if and when you come to it. You've got to be bold to succeed in this game. Good Luck.

jockreynolds · 23/07/2013 at 13:20
Nah I reckon Hibberd is relatively solid – just slightly tapering off though I wonder how he'll hit the line this season?

Tony · 24/07/2013 at 12:10
Cheers Jock. Comfortable with Hibberd staying steady.
Now I have to cover Hanley …

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 11:24
Not big enough to bring him in.
If they were in my head then I'd do it

jockreynolds · 22/07/2013 at 12:38
How are you there original? Just posted a poll article on this very topic – will be interesting to see what the community reckons.

Charlie · 22/07/2013 at 12:23
My worst was Gibbs out when he was injures and Birchal in when he was around 550K

jockreynolds · 22/07/2013 at 12:38
Worst was Mitch Robinson. Never rated the bloke as a supercoach option… goes to show even the finest fantasy footballers in the nation slip up

The Old Dylan · 22/07/2013 at 14:27
I did the exact same move with Birchall. My other blunder was opting for Jacobs over goldstein at the start of the year

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:20
agreed on both accounts. be nice to have goldylocks lining up with minion now

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 14:42
I can't split between two. I brought Birchall in for Round 13 to 'ease my problems' at what I believed to be an irresistible 420k using Terlich. The latter went on to post consecutive tons and Birchall gave me 40 points and a long-term injury. The only positive was that he rose in price, which cannot be said for my next trade.
The second is Boyd to Watson, who rewarded me with loss of about 25k, 24 points and another injury.
On a brighter note, my best trade has either been bringing Walker in early, or perhaps JOM to Swan when the latter was at 520k (cost me about 80k, that trade), and Swanny went on to post massive scores for me throughout the bye rounds.

Jack · 22/07/2013 at 17:05
I went s selwood to j Watson and then to p dangerfield!!!

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:21
ouch mate…thats the roughest ive heard….sounds like it might be you jinxing them not the other way round

James · 22/07/2013 at 18:18
I traded out hanley for birchall and got in westhoff for 2 rounds

Super_Freak · 22/07/2013 at 18:44
Easy
Best. Griffen in Round 12 (not early enough)
Worst. Hartlett in round 6

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 05:45
I had no intention to, but got sucked into Stanton's numbers.

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:36
good fun question rick – and venting avenue.
excluding some boomer rookies – that i can thank the community for really.
Best:wines–>selwood and/or shuey–>cotchin at their bargain basements prices, both averaging around 120 since trades.
Worst: sauce (ah…sauce) from the get go and BIrchall at his peak….tags and injuries have since annihilated the talented tasmanian

hazzy · 22/07/2013 at 13:13
forgot to mention.. got patfull and tuohy in reserves.. they are just backups at best

Hazzy · 22/07/2013 at 13:59
my favourite one there is definitely barlow specially cos of his run into the finals… His a must have for me but dot think you could go too wrong with the others also

Super_Freak · 22/07/2013 at 18:46
Griffen is a SC gun

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:19
people (including me) keeping assuming griffen will fade…meanwhile he refuses too. If youve got teh cash – and he's actually reasonably cheap at $600000 odd right now….id look at griffen then barlow then cot chin

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 16:04
Definitely will. He eyes were not on the ball, and he was clearly going for Laird.

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 17:17
Definitely Option 2. I'd pick Cotchin over Jack. Next week, go for Beamer (if he scores 110+). If you can, get rid of Danger and Goodes this week. Luxury trades can wait.

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 18:54
With only 3 trades left, I would be very careful about sideways trades this far out from the end.
I reckon you go Goodes to Hanley this week and that's all. Terlich is good cover for Birchall.
By all reports, Danger will probably be back next week and thus keep your 2 trades to replace any underperformer later in the season ( or upgrade Mitchell in the case that he goes off the boil)

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 19:05
Sorry Raj, didn't realise you haven't got Goodes as a starter.
If you must, turn Goodes into Hanley, but even then it is just Hanleys score VS Terlich's score.
Id wait on Danger to see if he comes up next week or you can then trade him for Barlow ( whom has a high BE), or Beamer if you can afford him.

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 19:07
Barlow's B/E of 129 is achievable.

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 19:19
My Supercoach Gold says 142.
It obviously is inaccurate?

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 19:23
Must be 142 then. I use Footywire, which says 129. But I'm pretty sure SC Gold should be more accurate.

chandanrajdb · 22/07/2013 at 19:22
I have got Barlow in my team…..
cheers,
Raj…..

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 19:35
Well then Griffen/Beams it is! Griffen has a B/E of 140 according the FW, but that should be a cinch for him! So don't expect him to drop by much.

chandanrajdb · 22/07/2013 at 19:42
Thanks mate…..
Ok…..My trades will be,
OUT: Dangerfield & Goodes
IN: Griffen / Beams & Hanley……I am not sure between Griffen and Beams yet…..who do I choose…..this week……
Next week or in a couple of weeks T Mitchell / M Bicavs will become Rioli…….and I will be done with the trades for this season…….
What do you guys think?????
Cheers,
Raj….

Tylo · 24/07/2013 at 17:29
Hi Raj
Blic in your midfield seems to be your main weakness. Think you need to trade him or NicNat up to Griffen or Selwood.
If your short of cash look at Goodes to Oxley. Obviously Goodes has to go eventually and Terlich is already there to provide cover. Oxley gives you the ability to use Staker forward or back which could be useful considering you're gonna be short on trades.
Trading Danger out is crazy.

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:16
from memory jock was pointing towards 6-8 trades for finals….it seems to me that most of the community,that are vocal on the blog channel anyway, have less than that….1-4 would be my guess at an average. if you can hold off at this point you probly should. but that depends on whether your sneaking into the 8 or or top four or not.
again if you've got the trades and the cash: nicnat is rumoured to be carrying a nasty bout of ostitis pubis…if this is true its hard to see returning to the dizzying heights of a top 2 SC forward. As for deledio id turn him into whatever you could get for the dollars but thats just my gut….no apparent reason he couldnt turn it around and bang out 140's again.

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 18:17
If you have enough trades to be using them like that, I'm pretty sure Nicholls can hold your R2 for the rest of the season. I benched NN for Nicholls last week, and I plan on doing that this week.

James · 22/07/2013 at 19:02
I will have 6 after this trade and around $470,000 in the bank.
Thanks for the advice mate.

James · 22/07/2013 at 19:38
I'd go for it. That would give you around 800 k. This means 4 of you're last 5 trades can be huge upgrades. I was in a position like that about 6 weeks ago and it really paid off. I would go to McLean just because of his dpp status.

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 18:23
With only two trades, you don't have too much choice there. I'd go Goodes to Scotty Thompson (Kangas) as a POD (you definitely need one, with the position you're in). I'd play Black ahead of Mayes until the finals. Then reassess and decide on whether to trade out Mayes/Daniher or Thurlow/Docherty.

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:13
no matter what you do spend BIG….you dont want anywhere near that money in the chest with no trades left

ShinbonerSpirit · 22/07/2013 at 18:52
I like your way of thinking, but I'd try Lachie Henderson if you can afford him. If not, then another FWD/DEF, so you can swing with Staker in case of injury. A guy like Ricky Henderson won't give you the same output as more proven players, but that DEF/FWD could be useful with 0 trades.
Just an idea, but your trade looks good too.

James · 22/07/2013 at 19:34
Yeah much better idea.

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 19:28
Shuey!
He is injured and will be out for up to 3 weeks.
Franklin may play this week and as far as I know, they are persisting with Nic Nat and he may thus improve.
Wait a couple more weeks on the Duffman as he has just come back from injury.

James · 23/07/2013 at 17:04
If you have no backup in the backline then I would say upgrade Goodes in the backline. If you have Terlich or something you could run with him as your last backline player and upgrade Crouch to Swan.

SMH · 23/07/2013 at 00:37
heppell for sure

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:11
id go henderson for the POD…in great form and his team NEEDS him to play well just to make finals….mostly a gut thing but everyones got Heppell and though i love him and have had him all year he does dissapoint some weeks too, GWS last round???? still hurts sa i lost a 5thcs1st battle in my league on the back of his and gibbs poor performances
good luck

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 21:38
If you have full premium, IMO you can make 1 more trade before finals.
Buddy to Walker sounds good. Only problem is Buddy is likely to score 150+ on any given day.
I'm keeping Buddy as he is shaping as a POD with everybody jumping off

luke · 22/07/2013 at 21:42
If he isnt named this week then I think I should jump off him and onto Walker. Bartel is suspended for 1 week, and may get 2 weeks if he challenges the court and comes out second best. So if both Bartel and Franklin dont play next week, ill definitely be having a doughnut as I only have staker to cover for one of them, while daniher isnt playing. Should I go on with my trade if this is the case?

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 21:57
Yes, as per my response below.

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 22:01
But Luke,
I agree with Dan below that it really depends on your circumstance.
If you really need the league win or are high up in the overall, then definitely yes.
If not, better to hold as Franklin is liable to make you pay come SC finals.

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 05:59
J.Lewis seems to be getting a bit more midfield time?

@Jacko2128 · 22/07/2013 at 20:16
and zorko?

Balls · 22/07/2013 at 20:33
Trade Shuey as it looks like he may be out for a while.
Persist with Duffield for another couple of weeks and see how he goes.
SHOOT Zorko as he is playing like a corpse and no one will notice the difference.

@Jacko2128 · 22/07/2013 at 20:34
ahahaok thanks. and ben kennedy?

Balls · 22/07/2013 at 20:38
Not sure, If he does not get another crack at it before SC Finals – you know what to do.

@Jacko2128 · 22/07/2013 at 20:38
ahaha ok thanks. and ben kennedy?

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 21:32
How many trades do you have left big fella?

big fella · 23/07/2013 at 09:43
..only 3

James · 22/07/2013 at 21:48
How Did you end up with 800k? is that a typo. You'll have over 1100k to spend on your last player. If you can't somehow get a mid you'd have to go Rockcliff, Hanley, Shaw or roughie as a rough outside chance. (Pardon the pun)

vpongas · 22/07/2013 at 22:03
800k after i sell goodes.
i planned on upgrading a bench player.. didnt work out.

Dan · 22/07/2013 at 21:53
Your forward line is perfect. If anything pick up a defender someone like Shaw, Hanley or a point of difference in Enright or Scott Thompson

vpongas · 22/07/2013 at 22:09
hmmm..
Goodes to Shaw?… Shaw im afraid will be not as large as a potential Fwd
Shaw looks soft lately..
Staker to Defense i was thinking… then buy a FWD like Rock, Westh, Rough, Nick R etc ?
thoughts?
unless you think a DEF can have a better output.

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 06:01
Take your highest scoring option, probably a forward/mid like J.Lewis.

Dan · 22/07/2013 at 21:48
Good looking team mate, just really depends on the circumstances. If you're well entrenched in the top 8 just conserve your trades, plus franklin may come back for the big clash against the bombers. If you're not in the top 8 and you're sitting 1 game shy you may have to make the trade.

luke · 22/07/2013 at 21:58
Thanks so much for that! I am 1st and 3rd in both my leagues and will almost certainly end up in the top 4 in both leagues. That is not a concern for me at the moment, but my total points scored and average points scored per round is what Im more committed to achieving. If franklin does get named this round, or if Bartel challenges his suspension and succeeds then I will most likely conserve my trade, as I have Staker to cover for either Bartel or Franklin, but if both dont play this week then I think I will go on with my trade of Franklin to Walker, only because I want to score maximum points and have a high average score per round at the end of the season. And I know for sure having a doughnut this week will affect that.

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 21:51
Your team looks good to me.
IMO, Wait to see if Franklin plays ( he's a chance) and if so, hold.
If not, Franklin to Walker sounds good. Walker has been ultra consistent, with some great scores as well.
3 Trades going into finals still okay.

luke · 22/07/2013 at 21:59
Thank you so much! Think I will do that!

vpongas · 22/07/2013 at 22:13
Id lose Franklin.. The team doesnt seem to fancy him as much this yr..
Get yourself a Gun like Stevie J or Walker as Carl have an excellent run from here on.

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 22:21
IMO, Reiwoldt to Stevie J , or Walker if you want to keep some more money up your sleeve for further upgrades come finals.
4 trades going into finals still good .

Glenn · 22/07/2013 at 22:30
I like it Rocksta, Cylilioli too much of a risk you reckon?

Rocksta · 22/07/2013 at 22:45
Wait at least another week on Cyril, as he has missed quite a bit of footy.
Can always look at bringing him in come finals if he's tearing it up.

Glenn · 22/07/2013 at 22:59
Thanks mate, good luck ahead!

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 06:04
I'd have thought StevieJ in the forward line is a must. Depending on trades left, Murphy to Mitchell might be a way of keeping some cash for more trades or otherwise consider Mitchell to a Freo player like Mundy, or Barlow. Good Luck.

ShinbonerSpirit · 23/07/2013 at 06:34
Wow! I hope so! The Essendon site says that he's in full non-contact training right now.

Zimmer · 23/07/2013 at 09:30
Are you havin' a larf?

james · 24/07/2013 at 02:36
nah buddy why not,

SCannonymous · 23/07/2013 at 05:58
Nic Nat is at least playing and can't go any worse than he is – sit.
Buddy should return – sit.
So I propose trading Danger and Goodes. It depends on whether you have all the big mids or not as to whether give priority to your backs or mids in your trade. I'd consider Ablett, Pendles, Barlow, Selwood and even Cotchin at his price. Otherwise get the best back available, Hanley, Shaw?? and pick up the next best mid with the cash left, Hanneberry?

James · 24/07/2013 at 02:34
I have ablett, pendles, barlow, selwood, cotch, fyfe in the midfield. plus mitchael and k. martin
definetly agree with not trading out the out of form players.. get rid of goodes maybe. just hearing hanley is out … would have been my next in what do you think?

Gilly · 23/07/2013 at 11:03
With 2 trades left if you can hold Danger he will be back at some stage. Buddy should come back and at least nic nat is playing at the moment.
Goodes is gone for season so he would be my first trade if you need cover. Keep in mind the bulldogs have a lot of sunday games coming up so he might be a useful captains loophole if you have the cover.
All depends on your cover and how you are sitting in your league's.

james · 24/07/2013 at 02:35
Yeh agreed gilly! i have clisby and thurlow on the beach but i dont want them on the ground coming finals. what are ur thoughts

jockreynolds · 23/07/2013 at 13:24
WOW. WOOOOWWWWWWW. I like the ideas SCannon. We might need to discuss this in the inner sanctum morningly meeting.

SCannonymous · 24/07/2013 at 05:44
Jock – I loved the Weekend at Bernie's reference to Charlie Dixon a couple of weeks ago, nearly wet myself. _I'm part of a pretty dedicated SC league with members from work and this year we've talked JR as much as SC – keep up the infotainment.

Dools · 23/07/2013 at 11:18
G’day Mr X
I think Marc Murphy would be a huge POD but a punt on a say 40/60 chance of playing like last year….
K. Jack is performing so for me… No Brainer especially at this late stage of SC
Good luck with your team, mate

jockreynolds · 23/07/2013 at 13:25
Gday there X – I'd forget Murph – no doubt he is ripping value for money but he wont come home averaging around 120 odd for the rest of the season.
Go for top shelf mate 😉

Rocksta · 23/07/2013 at 13:27
Don't know what's going on with Jobe!
If you google Jobe Watson injury, their was an article in a Brisbane paper 1 week ago suggesting that he could be back as early as Rd 19, and thus by default Rd 20.
But your right, the SC website says Rd 23. Ive still got him myself and am holding him because if he does get back in Rd 20, ironically he will be a POD as most people have jumped off.
I must say though, if there isn't any surety come late next week about his anticipated return, I will be turning Jobe into Barlow or K. Jack ( a great POD and in supreme form)

Mr X · 24/07/2013 at 14:28
Thanks for the help Jock and co!

jockreynolds · 23/07/2013 at 13:23
Good to hear from you Dools! Glad you enjoyed the show mate – yes its a real balancing act .. have to let the Crouching One off the chain at times so he can get it out of his system. Have seen a few suggest Hibberd – I have a concern about how hard he'll hit this line this season – has shouldered a big burden this season.

Dools · 23/07/2013 at 15:19
Ya agreed mate but he may have to continue to fill the defensive gaps exposed by Heppell and Goddamed going forwrd and coming unstuck on the sling shot back into Dons Def 50.
Also liked waynos tip.

Pieman1978 · 23/07/2013 at 17:31
Is there any end to the defensive pain this year!

Pieman1978 · 23/07/2013 at 17:32
Tough run home, Hawks, Sydney & Essendon coming up.

James · 23/07/2013 at 19:44
I'd go 2 but wait for. Gibbs to drop a bit in the next few weeksand more importantly see if he regains form if you can.
Also look at Rockcliff, Stevie In the forward line if you can or even kreuzer if you can free up a ruck spot.

Jon · 23/07/2013 at 21:01
I already have rockliff, stevie j and kreuzer. Who should i go with out of riewoldt, martin and cyril?

Gilly · 25/07/2013 at 10:09
Martin for me if you need to do it now. Cyril needs a few more weeks to gain match fitness, mainly playing as a forward cant see him getting huge scores atm.
PS I am a hawks fan and have a man crush on Cyril so it hurts to recommend Martin!

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:06
i believe jock n co would say yes….im had murph already this year only to ship him out for watson very early on – bad sideways behaviour, im not sold on him. If you could afford more id look elsewhere…if not he does have a great history of great scores…and they will be pushing hard for finals. My only concern is Malthouse has him in a more defence role out of the middle this year

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:04
all guns….mckenzie has ripping finals rounds opponents…..t-mac for me

chandanrajdb · 24/07/2013 at 12:09
Trent Mackenzie for me as well……a good run home…..
Cheers,
Raj….

John · 23/07/2013 at 22:48
I am thinking along similar lines with my last two trades but don't have the swing sets in place that I would have liked. Thing that keeps bugging me is last year I ended up using all trades before finals and it cost me but NicNat has to go so I am probably going to go NicNat to Rockliff in the forward line and save one emergency trade for finals.

James · 24/07/2013 at 22:10
Hold buddy, you'd expect him back at least in 2. But if your struggling for a finals birth and buddy isn't named and you think you'll loose without the trade do it.

Jeremy · 25/07/2013 at 08:09
Yeah you're probably right, and im first in 3 of my leagues, and 4th in the other, so the trade probably isn't worth doing.
Probably going to trade Nic Nat for Fyfe though

SCannonymous · 24/07/2013 at 05:46
Yay, Shuey looks to have a hamstring. Murphy is proven class and will at least score above his price and probably 105+ ave. Go for it.

chandanrajdb · 24/07/2013 at 10:39
like it a lot mate…..do it…..
Cheers,
Raj….

@Jacko2128 · 24/07/2013 at 15:54
thanks guys

Walto · 24/07/2013 at 04:20
What are you going to do with Hanley? hand surgery will miss 2-4 weeks,
I'm in the same position with Hanley , have Clisby and Docherty as subs with 1 trade , I might keep my faith on Clisby and keep Hanley on the bench.
Bartel is only missing a week dude so i'd put Staker on for him and swap Franklin if his not playing for Walker .

SCannonymous · 24/07/2013 at 06:24
Walto's advice has some merit. You might also consider trading Hanley for a cheap forward back swapper. Send Staker to the backline where his recent scores make him a very good back to have, and turn Franklin into Stevie J? This strategy will trim some fat from the bench and at the same time send Staker into the backline, while picking up the top scoring forward. Good Luck with your decision.

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 12:00
any advice depends on your goal from here on out…if you want the league victory or the overall points ranking???
given you've held trades reasonably well im gonna presume your after the league win.
In which case id bench bartel for just the week (certainly no trade here as he's been too consistent, excluding the last 2 rounds). Start clisby (whilst crossing fingers, season high of 76 or something last round though)…
and yeha id do the buddy to stevie j if youve the dollars otherwise walker.

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 11:54
mostly commiserations mate. Im in same boat….trade happy is a dangerous game to play – not matter how many times you tell yourself injuries wont happen to me ——BAM!!!! carnage. and ive lost points on family/life distractions many times this year too.
I reckon the inspiration lies in the fact the finals are just 2 weeks away. so any trades you have held onto you can pat yourself on the back for….and celebrate with a fury of trades in a fortnights time…..in my case that fury = x1 remaining…with danger n hanley on the bench…..come on modern medicine!!!!
that help? maybe not….but at least you can spread your grief across the majority of the community…SC = tough gig

Jay · 24/07/2013 at 12:25
Yeh, I'm with ya mate!!! This has been my main complain with the new changes to SC this year and the Rolling Lockout – it doesn't help!! I like the full lockout system – maybe the occasional Rolling Lockout due to Thu night or Mon games!!
I like the more trades, which has really come in handy with injuries & suspensions this year, but Rolling Lockout has given some unfair advantage to people who can access SC at all times over the weekend (or those who dont have family commitments over the weekend)
As pieofgod says – finals are 2 weeks away. Its been a long season, dont give it away this close to the end!! Finals are almost upon us!!

SCannonymous · 25/07/2013 at 07:52
Thanks Jay, I would love the option of nominating my league as a Friday lockout, nearly everyone in our league agrees it would help achieve a better SC / family balance. Nontheless I will stick at it and reassess in the off season.
Thanks for the encouragement Jay and Pieofgod – good luck with finals.

Jay · 24/07/2013 at 12:16
Considering that Franklin should be back this week & Bartel will be back next week. I would probably hold those 2…..but seeing you've only got 2 trades, I would definitely look to trade out Goodes for say Scott D Thompson/Enright or if you are looking for a nice PoD – maybe someone like a Bob Murphy/Harry Taylor
I would probably like to keep 1 trade up your sleeve for start of finals!
If you're struggling however in your leagues to make the finals, then I would suggest to get rid of Nic Nat for a Stevie J or Walker – otherwise hold fire on that last trade…

james · 24/07/2013 at 19:27
thanks mate really like it

pieofgod · 24/07/2013 at 11:50
i agree that you've got sit on Hanley n pray for a 2 week turn around on his hand. That may depend heavily on how they go over the next 2 weeks – i.e. if there still a chance to sneak into finals he might reappear sooner then otherwise, i reckon youve gotta keep at least one trade (even thogh the staker swap sounds clever)…and youve gotta get goodes out. id look at goodes to shaw brother

Jay · 24/07/2013 at 11:58
Cheers mate! I have to keep Hanley & just trust Clisby to pump out some respectable scores, I'd probably take somewhere around 60-70 – considering thats what we've been getting out og Cox lately!!!
I've made the Goodes->Shaw trade, fingers crossed, no other calamities when teams get named tomorrow!!!

Don't Argue · 24/07/2013 at 15:46
Two words – Charlie Dixon. Apparently he played in the Reserves on the weekend. I'm not sure if he will be named this week and he is due for a big price drop, however……. on the eve of Supercoach finals, could he be the answer?

James · 24/07/2013 at 22:06
Yep I've still got him on the pine with staker covering. I have a feeling with their easy run home he could be a huge point of difference in a hit and miss back line.

Dools · 25/07/2013 at 08:00
Thanks for the input lads I will have a close look at young Charlie and see if he fits in the line up.
Cheers

James · 24/07/2013 at 22:04
If dangers back in 1-2 which they he will be, I don't reckon it's worth it but with those trades. I think those trades may be better of getting rid of those like zorko not a soon returning from a minor injury superstar. Also value doesn't matter if you are going to keep him, which you obviously would be. I would care if I had him and is break even is 200 as long as he gets solid scores which he will.

SCannonymous · 25/07/2013 at 08:08
Alan, to be in the top 5000, without StevieJ in the forwards and 8 trades left is a great achievement.
I personally would get StevieJ into the forwards one way or another ASAP. If that means trading out Dangerfield (who is no certainty to return without complications or super big scores), I'd do it.
With 8 trades you could go Danger to StevieJ, then look to trim some fat from your forward line (Zorko) by buying a cheap forward / mid that you can swap with Stevie J. Then invest that money to make Mitchell the best available mid. But your ranked top 5000, I'm not travelling that well, so I don't reckon you'll come up with a good plan. Good luck.

Alan · 25/07/2013 at 08:55
Thanks for the replies guys, bloody idea kept me up all night. Thinking of getting a bit more creative now. I might be able to get Stevie J and keep DangerMan. My forward line bench has Staker and Rowe so might just simply be time to cash one in and put another premo up forward. I do have Hanley out this week so maybe even cashing him in for grimes might do the job. Thanks for the comments and keep em coming..

BestCoastEagles · 24/07/2013 at 15:34
I find JOCK "THE LEGEND" REYNOLDS sites to be more than adequate to my needs and as a rule of thumb i never bite the hand that feed's. Thanks for the invite Captain but i will be staying put with my loyalties to JR. Go the Brumby !!

James · 24/07/2013 at 22:00
Henderson probebly, might want to look at Gibbs in a few weeks. Might be worth putting clisby on the ground. Depends on your draw and your place on the ladder.

James · 24/07/2013 at 21:58
Yeah not bad not sure I'd do the Mitchell to Griffen unless you had 4+ trades left. Last few weeks have been very damaging to supercoach teams. Goodes, Hanley,Bartell, franklin, nic nat, danger, Watson . Too many people are chasing an extra 20-30 points here and there when in 3 weeks time they won't have the resources to upgrade an injured player and will be loosing 60+ points a week if you're relying on a rookie bench player. All dependant on trades. Would be trading out fit players unless you have few up your sleeve

James · 24/07/2013 at 21:58
Wouldn't * in that last sentence sorry

Jordan101 · 24/07/2013 at 17:35
just got him in last week…

CloneMan · 24/07/2013 at 18:03
Same here…

Dools · 25/07/2013 at 07:53
G’day Lads thanks for the input I will keep an eye on team releases, but I feel he would be nursed back in red vested if named.

@Jacko2128 · 24/07/2013 at 19:34
or even zorko to mcbean?

Gilly · 24/07/2013 at 21:36
I hear you, trading Delidio in instead of Jelwood about 5 weeks ago has been my worst decision this year.

Alan · 25/07/2013 at 08:57
Grimes might be an option not to overlook. Cheaper and has a good run home. Has scored well baring injury. Mind you he is extremely in jury prone but a good scorer when he is up and about.

Rocksta · 25/07/2013 at 23:15
Shuey for K Jack as insurance to finals.
Then, keep the 5 trades until finals

Jon · 25/07/2013 at 18:20
No.

Jake the Snake · 26/07/2013 at 09:45
I have had him from day dot and always on field.
While he wont get you the 120 and 130 plus' but he will deliver 90-110 pretty consistently. He's is career best form and great POD as a solid F5 or F6.

keir · 26/07/2013 at 16:33
id go either marc murphy or ben mcevoy in for nic nat over all those name you suggested Fyfe seems to be droppin off a little while marc murphy is startin to pick up some form

James · 26/07/2013 at 19:37
Swan, playing GWS so should dominate.