87 Comments

Mozz · 24/06/2014 at 21:21
I also donated earlier in the year and am also in the donor's league. Do i have to pay again?

jockreynolds · 24/06/2014 at 21:25
can you shoot me an email old boys? [email protected]

James · 24/06/2014 at 21:27
Will do mate!

Horse · 24/06/2014 at 21:54
No and No Phil.

Garglesnarf FC · 25/06/2014 at 08:39
Disagree on Enright Horse, has strung two good scores (101,99) together for the first time this year and at $424,500 is one of few defensive bargains left. With Geelongs run home where they should win the majority of the SC points he should provide good value for those who jump on.

Horse · 25/06/2014 at 21:07
Fair call there Garglesnarf but his best is behind him. I think Scott Thompson is a better option, 22k cheaper, an even better run home, massive ceiling and will only score higher when Grima returns. I am however waiting on S Mitchell after a couple of games back at around the same price as my mid/def swing man off the bench.

Garglesnarf FC · 26/06/2014 at 08:29
I see a lot of people putting this trade out there, but my issue with it is that you are waiting on a guy who may come in in 2 weeks, 4 weeks or may not come back at all.
Hawthorn will want him for finals, but I would suggest that they will manage him very carefully when he returns, so that he is all set for week one of the finals. Don’t be surprised if he is vested, in green or red for his first two games back, meaning the points just arent likely to be there when you need them.
By all means consider him if one of your premiums goes down injured, but if you have upgrades to do then do them now.

Horse · 26/06/2014 at 19:51
I'm hoping Mitchell starts the sub and drops that little bit more, might even save me a cash generation trade to get him. I'm not looking to do any further on field upgrades, currently ranked 439 and on the rise for now… Mitchell will be my def-mid swing bench cover via J Hunt trade. Expect he'll be back in 1-2 which would work in perfectly (as long as my mid-def holds up until then).

big aggots · 26/06/2014 at 09:47
I had a close look at him Horse. Thompson averages low 80's which is significantly down on his 2013 output. Too bigger gap between his best this year 132, 129, 122 and his worst 39, 59, 61, 71, 74, 77 for mine.

Jonty · 26/06/2014 at 10:33
I know 39 doesn't look go but if you look at the positives he only gto 15 dreamteam for 39sc. He doesn't have to do much to get an 80 score and when he does get of the leash then that is a 130 score or even an 164 or 192 like past years

Horse · 26/06/2014 at 19:53
Thompson could average 115 over the next couple of months (or 85), but I think with his ceiling and Norths run home he is worth the gamble if you're looking at saving some $.

jockreynolds · 24/06/2014 at 22:25
Gday Ram – no she's just a link that opens up a little audio player in the browser mate

Craig · 25/06/2014 at 06:58
It worked on my phone, not on the computer, maybe a problem with computer. Thanks again Jock

jockreynolds · 25/06/2014 at 08:44
Glad you got it sorted Craig!

Garglesnarf FC · 25/06/2014 at 08:34
Hi Tom, your trades are ok, but then you have Shenton the field. How about KMitch > SMartin and swing Wingard into the middle, then Langdon into Enright who looks to have finally come back into form.
Adds another swing set and two upgrades, & keeps Shentons 60’s on the bench. SMartin is set to hit mid to high $400’s and average around 100, his work rate around the ground is just fantastic, and even when his side was getting belted he kept presenting through the middle of the ground and taking marks. Get on him.

Cam_H · 25/06/2014 at 14:18
I'm neither 'here nor there' on this one, but I admit that I did assume that when I heard that this donors' podcast was coming out, as someone who had donated to the site earlier in the year that I would have got an email with the link gratis. I don't feel quite as 'up in arms' about it as Wombats does, but I don't think that free access to the first few podcasts for past supporters is unreasonable.
On the other hand, if Jock and the team decide that this is a new service and comes with a new charging policy regardless of past donations, then I'm fine with that and happy to support them under this new arrangement because as you say, there is considerable effort put in.

The Mullet · 25/06/2014 at 14:44
You have a few upgrades to make, but you are in a strong position to be 1st in your league with 9 trades and cash in your pocket. You also have a couple that will keep making cash for a while. Well done.
You have a fair few dollars sitting on your benches not contributing points to your scores. I think now is the perfect time to think about who you want to finish out the season with on your benches. For example, on your forward line I would want to finish with either Shenton, Billings or Ambrose as F7 (whichever one you think has the best job security), and a rookie who has some chance of playing (eg, Honeychurch) on your last bench position. Billings or Shenton could be moved to the mid bench and form a swingset with Honeychurch who is a dpp.
As far as specific trades go, my best suggestion is for next week (although you might want to do some trading this week as well).
I'd trade Langdon out as a priority because his price is projected to drop. But if he doesn't play this week due to concussion his price stays the same. Kade Simpson should play and his price will drop substantially this week to about 450k. So if Langdon doesn't play, next week give him the flick for Simpson.

The Mullet · 25/06/2014 at 14:49
Assuming you have coverage for Langdon this week of course

Spud · 25/06/2014 at 15:09
Thanks Guys.
Was thinking of trading out Kmitch and bringing Shenton or Langdon onto the bench in the midfield and then bringing in a premo fwd or defender this week, either Malceski but hold off a week for Simpson. I have no idea in the fwds, who is the best sub $500k option?
Will wait for McGovern to peak in a few weeks, SMartin will stay whilst his output remains at 80+ which for the price paid is just money for jam.

Derek · 25/06/2014 at 14:57
you have a fair bit of cash on your benches. Look at painting fence over the next three weeks. Upgrade Langdon, S Martin, McGovern to premiums, have a great team.

Garglesnarf FC · 26/06/2014 at 08:53
Have you considered getting Mummy in for Kmitch and moving SMartin forward? Shenton or Billings then move onto your mid bench. That gives you 3 lines of cover. Langford to Shaw if you can afford him or Enright/Scott Thompson if you cant is the obvious defensive trade.
I would like to see Langdon on your bench in the mids. You would then have cover for everything, but that would require waiting on Obrien to fatten.

Crackman · 25/06/2014 at 22:24
I thought Stokes might only miss one as he is listed as test?

big aggots · 26/06/2014 at 09:58
Derek, I'm really bullish on Steven Motlop. He'll venture into the midfield, is kicking goals and getting match fit. I offloaded Higgins for him 2 weeks back and he has posted 100's both weeks. He'll benefit from Stokes being out for 4-8 weeks. 378K BE only 8 and a nice fit at F6.

Tony · 25/06/2014 at 17:03
Just started my 3 monthly donation. Worth every cent. Get behind them community.

OldOcker · 26/06/2014 at 01:31
Hi Tony, Did it help you with re-organizing your team for the year with what trades you have left? Sorry but I have not yet paid. Why is it worth it at this time of year?
Cheers.

Derek · 25/06/2014 at 18:34
you have a fair bit of cash on your benches (McDonald, KMitchell, Derickx, Ambrose). I would do a last cash grab, and downgrad two of them to rookies and pocket around 350-400k in cash as a warchest for your run home.
I like your idea of SMitchell, that is a few weeks away. Murphy to Pendles is a bit sideways and I would leave for now unless Murphy is out.

Tony · 25/06/2014 at 20:32
Cheers Derek. Appreciate your comments and think you are spot on.
Two downgrades it is. Will wait for teams and will decide between Zac Jones, Honeychurch, Brown and Kersten.

Kris · 25/06/2014 at 22:20
I'd hold trades this week. 6 trades isnt much to work with so many games remaining

Tony · 26/06/2014 at 09:37
True, a lot of downgrades have only played the one match anyway. Maybe at least hold off this week to see how they all go in their second match first and if they are named next week. Cheers Kris

jockreynolds · 26/06/2014 at 16:18
Gday there Tony, welcome to the thread mate.
I'm reading that you're in it for a league in and you're in 3rd.
Would almost certainly hold your trades mate. As you say – bide your time possibly for Mitch when he comes back in, but critically – guard those trades like buggery. In your position and with your goal thats a lock mate

Tommykwr · 25/06/2014 at 17:41
Don't know about his ability to score points

Tomscoach · 25/06/2014 at 19:56
Ability to score points? He has had a 192 and a 164 in the last two years. I know your probably looking at the 39 and going he sucks. But if you look at that particular game he played shocking and only 6 touches. Yet he scored 39 supercoach and only 15 dream team. He doesn't have to do much to get supercoach points as he has elite disposal efficency and also takes a lot of contested and intercept marks. Just look at his scores this year. 73 dream team for 112 supercoach points and 98 dream team for 132 supercoach

big aggots · 26/06/2014 at 10:02
39, 59, 61, 71, 74, 77. I'll pass. Enright will be more consistent and the cats need him more than ever right now.

Tomscoach · 26/06/2014 at 10:36
I'm going Sdt. Save 20k, easier draw and age seems to have caught up with Enright. If your like me and your sitting top 4 and you need that pod to bring a big score then I would bring in sdt. Could work, could not but I know for sure he will average 90 come seasons end

Bro · 25/06/2014 at 17:23
I think if you're going to make that trade, wait at least another week to see how brown performs this week

Derek · 25/06/2014 at 18:37
waste of trade if Sandi & NicNat play all games.

Kris · 25/06/2014 at 22:22
hold trades

jockreynolds · 26/06/2014 at 16:20
Gday there Huggy – thanks for the kind words mate and it really is a great pleasure.
Congrats on the rank mate – you're right in there with a crack. 5 trades left – fell premo… here what youre saying about that last trade but for me the value of the trade in the back pocket outweighs the potential value of the Brown > Stef link.. as Bro says, yeah sit on it for another week

Bro · 25/06/2014 at 18:26
It looks as though you're traveling along nicely so I'd hold the trades for as long as possible

Jonty · 25/06/2014 at 19:59
What are you going to do with bob Murphy. I brought him in during byes. He had two good weeks of 95+ but seems to have died down again. What do you plan on doing with him

The Garbo · 25/06/2014 at 22:23
hold onto those trades for as long as possible

Tommykwr · 25/06/2014 at 19:07
Suckling to fyfe, everybody else has beams and it looks like you've missed the boat
Hold on Ben brown, give him another week to see how he goes
Maybe upgrade one if your ruck substitutes to someone more reliable than Martin

Kris · 25/06/2014 at 22:24
pass on beams, look at Fyfe, Priddis or Goddard

jockreynolds · 26/06/2014 at 16:24
Understand your thoughts Old Ocker – flick me an email and more than happy to get you access son. The unfortunate bottom line old digger is ads dont bring in much $ at all, it costs a lot of cash to pay for high traffic servers, and no money and no community. Sad but true mate

jockreynolds · 26/06/2014 at 16:24
[email protected]

Jonty · 26/06/2014 at 01:53
No thumbs down any more!!!!
Sitting at 9th I'm presuming all the people above you have Pendles and he is a lock come supercoach finals times. Having said that your forward is very light on. You've got to much money on your benches in Langdon, Shenton and Fas.
Maybe this week go Langdon>Jones? (you won't need to play him and you will be bleeding cash from Langdon) and then go fas>pendles. This will leave you with around 260k and next week you could go Polec>Stevie J and Taylor>Parker??

OldOcker · 26/06/2014 at 03:20
Hi Danny, Looks like you have problems mate.
Just an Opinion but I would be looking at trading Fasolo > L Parker. and J Polec > R Sloane. Or his price range. This will leave you with $16,200 in bank but you still have Shenton Taylor Langdon to use as upgrades to strengthen your midfield and forwards later, Or backs if need be.
Midfield seems weak but look to put Brown in ruck emergency if Cameron plays.
If you are sitting 9th and need to be in finals you have to make a move now. You maybe able to get pendles or someone else next week. Post again after this week and let us know how you get on. We are always trying to help.
Just an Opinion
Cheers bloke and good luck.

Kris · 26/06/2014 at 16:10
I'd leave polec this week if able. only has a be of 70. easily achievable by him.
Whereas Langdon will bleed some cash if he's named. Which he may not.
But my main focus would be on getting in another fwd so your move of swing danger down and grabbing pendles is quite sound

The Garbo · 26/06/2014 at 16:02
paint the fence. Langdon and K Mitchell – to a premo def and honeychurch (which opens swingset in your mid)

Kris · 26/06/2014 at 15:59
Langdon is your issue. Could do a straight swap for jaensch or bob murphy?

GeeForce72 · 26/06/2014 at 21:04
Bob murthy is a turd waiting to retire to weribee. Steer clear like a Polywaffle in the local swimming pool.

Cyril · 26/06/2014 at 11:10
And people worried about his game v freo in finals he still averages in the 90s against them

big aggots · 26/06/2014 at 13:54
Stevie J just doesn't appear close to 100%. Bit like Cotchin, Griffen, Selwood, Swan, Montagna, Dangerfield etc. I won't be picking up anymore premos just on price alone. Had a full head of hair prior to this season.

jockreynolds · 26/06/2014 at 19:13
Great news Mitch – good luck son. Just dont lost your concentration on you fantasy footy

jockreynolds · 26/06/2014 at 19:08
Thanks very much for your support Derek! Appreciate it mate