430 Comments

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:22
Bontempelli looked good, but tough run coming up. Risky pick

SideBySidebottom · 12/04/2015 at 22:33
Bont's a mid/Forward. You'd get better value out of him as a forward. Fyfe would be a better choice for the midfield, amongst others.

Apocalypse · 12/04/2015 at 23:00
Wouldn't jump on Bont, reckon he's gonna get more attention. Only played 20 games and won't pump out the scores he's been pumping out so far consistently, playing in his first losing game for the year against first Hawks this weekend. good luck!

Cezza93 · 12/04/2015 at 23:27
Agree with Ryan, Bonts a great player but the bloke is still young! tread very carefully, i'm almost positive hes won't continue this output.

Swans2012 · 13/04/2015 at 07:59
Output will drop I reckon but could play out the year averaging 90-100 which is still a win at his price….that said I think I’ll dodge him as a bit of an anti pod

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 16:55
Totally disagree the Bont is a freak trust me, he wont average below 90 season end and he can handle the tag.
At his price he is a MUST grab forward keeper, LOCK and throw away the key, unless injured IMO

Kenna · 13/04/2015 at 19:11
Anyone here reckon Bont is similar to Fyfe.. Both wear the head band
Not only that Fyfe and Bont averaged in the 70’s and in Fyfe second year he averaged 100+… I think the same might happen for the bont!

Bog rat · 13/04/2015 at 23:42
Have thought the same kenna both, look very similar in the way they play

SideBySidebottom · 14/04/2015 at 11:27
Fyfe has averaged 73, 108, 93, 107, 122. It's taken him five years to get to an elite average for the midfield but two years as a forward.

Bog rat · 15/04/2015 at 23:30
Gotta remember Fyfe had his shoulder problems in that time as well so his average could have been better

Cezza93 · 14/04/2015 at 13:22
How does he handle a tag? The tag is going to Macrae and before that Libba or Griffin. Martin played a loose run with last week and no one picked him up on the West Coast game. Will attract attention and will drop off, not entirely but considerably.

BKW · 16/04/2015 at 08:02
Agree – he is a F6 keeper for mine, will average 100-105 most likely
While I understand the comments about his age/only being in 2nd year, there is something very special about Bont – wins his own ball, uses it very well, always seems to have time and space (Pendles anyone?) tackles, can take a mark and kick a goal.
Also, not many teams will be able to apply a heavy tag, he’s 194cm – most teams primary tagger will be giving up too much height.

BKW · 16/04/2015 at 08:04
Make that 192cm

mungos men · 16/04/2015 at 09:48
Question is, inside player or outside? inside players generally avoid tag due to not damaging on the outlet whereas outside players break lines and create scoring chains i.e stanton ess, montagna stk, griffen both gws, macrae dogs, stevie j geelong, stephen hill freo, wells North…

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:23
Solid, wines looking good

SideBySidebottom · 13/04/2015 at 21:22
Solid wines are probably off.

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:23
Van berlo for mine

Swans2012 · 12/04/2015 at 22:31
I’m thinking Wallis or van berlo, maybe van berlo thanks to adelaides run to the bye….shame about wells… He was flying til being subbed

Motsy · 12/04/2015 at 22:51
I was at the game, avid roo's supporter, Wells was looking horrible, was barely moving all game.

splinter · 12/04/2015 at 23:02
he was dominating till he subbed

Haz · 13/04/2015 at 00:25
just because he picked up a few sc points, doesn't mean he looks good

Swans2012 · 13/04/2015 at 08:01
Maybe it looked different on the box cause he was looking ok to me, but either way van berlo for 100k+ cheaper looks a better stone now even if he only averages 80 from this point

Tyler · 12/04/2015 at 22:29
Apparently he’s looking to come back this week and not miss a game anyway

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:24
Gold Coast and gws a nice start to the season, be surprised to see him scoring well against top teams

Apocalypse · 12/04/2015 at 23:01
Rule #2 – Don't jump on the early bolter.

nick · 14/04/2015 at 14:08
again my question why start with goodes and I think tom McDonald wont get those scores against big teams like geelong hawks etc his scores will go 50 plus when Melbourne start playing big teams so I would not jump on him could be wrong but yeah

scrofl · 12/04/2015 at 22:23
OR, should I keep Ablett and trade Maric for Swan/Bont (via Bellchambers in the FWD line) and use the cash to upgrade Miller to NVB?

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:25
think ablett has to go, what about Goodes to hunt(or do you already have him?)

scrofl · 12/04/2015 at 23:01
I dont have Hunt, but I'm not really sold on him.

Dan · 12/04/2015 at 23:44
Yep Ablett to Sloane. Id go NVB. Goodes BE only 60ish so won't lose too much value.

Ryab · 12/04/2015 at 22:28
A privilege to be in the same sc group as you

Swans2012 · 12/04/2015 at 22:34
Good job frank, keep it up

Frank · 12/04/2015 at 22:58
Cheers Ryab & Swans2012.

jockreynolds · 12/04/2015 at 22:47
great stuff frank!!!

Frank · 12/04/2015 at 22:56
Thanks Jock! Cheers for all the awesome information and strategy advice o' great one.

steve · 12/04/2015 at 22:48
Grundy! Cheeky pick m8 could have a huge payoff

Frank · 12/04/2015 at 22:57
Only a pie fan would do that hey, yeah was cheeky. Good so far.

Dee · 13/04/2015 at 18:51
Scored 2321…. 904th in the land! Nice work mate….

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:35
Vandenberg for mine

KRUZEY · 12/04/2015 at 23:16
Thanks

scrofl · 12/04/2015 at 23:01
Definitely Vberg!

KRUZEY · 12/04/2015 at 23:14
Thanks mate

scrofl · 12/04/2015 at 23:21
I think McDonald's scoring will be pretty erratic this year, go with Docherty if you're looking at straight swapping. If you've got some spare coin, just go safe with Smith or Shaw.

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:38
Oxley mate

@TheNoLanguage · 12/04/2015 at 23:20
Oxley

Ryan · 12/04/2015 at 22:47
agree the vandenberg is the best option, melbourne have had a soft start to the season, when they face top teams I expect his output to decline

steve · 12/04/2015 at 22:52
Yeah GCS & GWS, might wait and see with mcdonald. thanks

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:01
Definitely the Miller > VandenBerg option steve.

Steve · 12/04/2015 at 22:59
Booked to drop 55k this week and 44k next week if he keeps this up. Is it really worth it?

cam · 12/04/2015 at 23:00
I agree with ya mate, although I have not seen him play this year, surely he can get back premium form, surely?

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:30
I'd strongly advise catching a replay of both games before holding or folding cam.

Sean · 13/04/2015 at 00:45
Zero tackles in two games, enough said. I have him but he has to go, for now

Josh · 13/04/2015 at 08:38
Spot on Sean. I had a shoulder reconstruction one month after Ablett last year – there's no way I'd tackle anything other than a slab of Coopers on the couch in front of the footy right now.

steve · 12/04/2015 at 22:52
My thinking would be to downgrade GAJ to someone who will be a top 8 mid, then use a midpricer to get back to GAJ if he picks up. Saves a trade that way. But that depends on how many stepping stones you have, how much $$$ you have and how well theyre playing.

??? · 12/04/2015 at 22:58
Fair enough GAJ to Sloane wil leave me with 170k

Motsy · 12/04/2015 at 22:59
Sloane 100% look at Sloanes run coming up compared to Bont.

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:04
Definitely Sloane.

throttlefinger · 12/04/2015 at 23:07
Sloane. Proven. No contest.

The Bont · 12/04/2015 at 23:22
Sloane. Doggies have had two great wins and our players are scoring well but we've got Hawks in Tassie, Adelaide at home then Sydney at the SCG in the next 3 weeks. Probably the three form teams of the comp at the moment.

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:05
I'd go with the Sloane/Oxley option.

throttlefinger · 12/04/2015 at 23:08
Well, Goodes has a low BE so I don't think you need to offload. I'm going to keep, may put on bench (could be a handy cover). Smith will be out this week most probably due to concussion management.
Gaz to Sloane = gold, query mark.

scrofl · 12/04/2015 at 23:24
Surely you're kidding with Watts?

??? · 12/04/2015 at 23:31
That was a typo

yurkins · 13/04/2015 at 00:37
hold your horses on smith just be wary, with knee to the head in the last Q against Collingwood, he'll probs be fine but wait til he's named and not last minute out.

@TheNoLanguage · 12/04/2015 at 23:19
I would go Sloane and Oxley. Oxley looked really good on Saturday

Steve · 12/04/2015 at 23:03
Make sure you have as good a rookie setup as possible, unless its already 10/10. Then there is a reasoning for not trading.

Frank · 12/04/2015 at 23:21
I'm trading Goodes to Shiel by swinging Saad from mid to back, then Nick Haynes to Tory Dickson by swinging H.Goddard from forward to back. Leaves me with 27 trades and $273K with a mid set up of Shiel, Sloane, Fyfe, Lewis, Kennedy, Wines, CEY, V'berg. Should have a team that can handle itself for 4-5 weeks till the rookies are ready to get upgraded and have spare cash for any running repairs. I don't think you can win without trading a few around early

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 21:13
Not sold on Shiel as they have only played Melbourne & Saints and think burning a trade for Tory Dickson is a waste of a trade as he will be very inconsistent.

The Ranger · 13/04/2015 at 22:26
Shark move.
Nice work Frank.

scrofl · 12/04/2015 at 23:25
I think using 2 trades this week is a must, as you have to get your rookies right. Unless you've got all your rookies perfect, of course.

seaford scouse · 13/04/2015 at 22:22
JB goes against the grain and advocates aggressive early trading if warranted to correct team setup/structures if going for the big prize which makes sense to me, remember the conclusion of this round will see the most significant price changes for the whole season so all factors should be considered before pulling the pin on any trade.

Sulzeer · 12/04/2015 at 23:36
If your after cash generation have you considered van berlo? Cheaper than rich and huge appreciation after next week

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:36
I prefer Saad down back. Looks a very consistent 70 type player for D5-6. McIntosh and Oxley may be a little more spasmodic. Start Saad, and EM Loophole McIntosh and Oxley – if fixture permits of course.
Saad is wasted if sitting on the midfield bench.

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:37
If you're starting Bellchambers in your forward line, then he's obviously there for ruck insurance.
Don't think you require the insurance any more?

harbl100 · 13/04/2015 at 00:41
I've been adamant on keeping bellchambers for a rainy day. I know he'll save my bacon at some stage. That said, I'm really just after a reasonable ranking and to win a premiership, I don't really have a chance at winning the 50k so depends what your goal is.

Dustbin Feltchers · 13/04/2015 at 00:42
im in a similar boat..i have tom bell end chambers as ruck insurance in fwd line…but my r1 r2 are goldstein nic nat, so pretty happy at the moment. trading gaz to sloane, i can get the bont for bell end chambers. just urks me seeing tbc stink up my fwd line…happy to take the risk with bont…big fan of docherty too..

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE · 13/04/2015 at 09:22
TBC – to be concerned? Ruck insurance in fwd line after abs to sloane last week happy with that one have the coin to either go TBC to bont or cripps to rich. Have all the rookies so CEY an Vanders can go m7 -m8 so rich would push one onto bench bont would give me 4 strong in fwd line with fwd rookies last two spots. Thoughts? Thinking the bont but do we see the need for ruck cover?

SCOTLAND THE BRAVE · 13/04/2015 at 09:27
Most teams I see don’t have cover maybe backing in their gut?

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:39
I don't mind that Dave.
Cripps > Bontempelli isn't bad at all. I do think up to Bontempelli is a valid option, but downgrade to Bontempelli isn't this week. E.G Ablett > Bontempelli.

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 21:22
Excellent Dave that should improve your score dramatically and also your future cash generation as both Ox & Bont will increase quite substantially in price. Great moves IMO

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:40
HOLD.

Sulzeer · 12/04/2015 at 23:47
Woof is right, if Mummy is your biggest concern you must have a really good team

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:41
Not a fan of Ablett > Wines.
Would prefer the Newton > Rich and Goodes > Oxley option Matthew.

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 21:32
Get rid of GAJ as he will bleed cash. I would personally trade GAJ out for a proven Elite premium in someone like Fyfe, Sloane, Pendles, JPK or Wines and forget about Rich as it's highly likely if you bring in Rich for GAJ at some point you'll need to trade Rich out for a elite premium later on anyway so its going to cost you 2 trades which is pointless, considering each trade is worth around $200k.
Then go Goods to Oxley, that's a must, u need Oxley as a cash cow.

Sulzeer · 12/04/2015 at 23:43
Thumper did alright on weekend, respectable 80, in a side that looked pretty ordinary against the saints, mid prices we can't expect the 100+ every week and his BE is only 88

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 00:00
Very true, Sulzeer. But was horrid against the Dees, even tagged. Feel there's a lot of unsteadiness in the Suns. So he could be moved around some more. Yes it's a guess. But moving Cripps can get me Rance or Murph. Think in the long haul, those two will be a top 8 def. Can't see that for Thumper. Better to cut string now. Keep the uncertainty and lower expectations for D4-D6.

schawk · 13/04/2015 at 17:48
Throttle i have cripps to but with judd going down and carlton getting smashed every week should we wait..
he will surley play the next 10 games will end up making us 150 k ? should ave around 80.

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 19:59
True but I don't have Vandy and I think he'll be a better cash cow than Cripps. That's the deal breaker for me, SCHawk.

coady82 · 13/04/2015 at 10:27
KK hasn't performed as I'd hoped. I will hold for another week.
My concern is Boak. Thought he was going to be a nice POD. I know sideways trades are no good but I'm thinking of flicking him and Gaz this week to maybe Sloan and Shiel/Pendles. Thoughts??

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 20:01
I'm doing the same, Coady. More thought into it and perhaps he'll pick up. Sure being 0-2 everyone is getting sprayed so expect the Thumper to turn it up. 90+ this week. Makes his BE!

Tuk · 13/04/2015 at 16:52
Mate, was looking at doing very similar trades with KK –> Rance and Cripps –> J McGrath (Bris FWD rookie – I've already got the others) via DPP.
Personally I think it's solid. Already looking at an upgrade to a keeper from a mid pricer down back. Rance is killing it down there.
Or do people think it would be better to offload Newton rather than Cripps?

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 20:03
Hey Tuk! I'm holding KK. Not sure he's going to tank. Seems a slow starter. Believe he'll have a fire under his Thumper so may go ton this week. (fingers crossed).
Also, wanted to wait to see how the DEFs pan out. Smith looks like gold. Rance, think so but don't know so. As Patch suggested, don't want to get caught with this year's Cale Hooker.
Don't have Newton but am offing Cripps, as I don't have Vandy.

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 21:43
I have all the rookies thankfully, seems the only thing I did right, so I have McGrath.
If you don't have VanBerlo why bother trading Cripps to McGrath, you'll be allot better trading Cripps to Vanberlo.

Steve · 12/04/2015 at 23:14
Such is life. Also you can wave goodbye to that $50 unless fyfe gets suspended. 6 votes and no sign of stopping. Contested freak

Sulzeer · 12/04/2015 at 23:40
Did the same with Lewis, thanks for the huge first round score…

Harry · 12/04/2015 at 23:53
Me too! Only 1 other player in my league has Sloane and I was rock solid on him and Fyfe all pre season. But I flip flopped on Lewis and that may cost me. Can't win em all eh?

Luke · 13/04/2015 at 09:08
I'm exactly the same mate. Sloane and Rich were my (somewhat) POD's.

JB · 12/04/2015 at 23:31
Or Jordan Lewis?

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:43
JPK.
Not sure with NVB……Something i need to consider myself this week. Was going to ask the community.

JB · 12/04/2015 at 23:51
Not many rookie mids out there Adelaide great early draw …

Anonymous · 13/04/2015 at 05:59
Ablett to NVB
Lamb to Bontempelli

Dan · 12/04/2015 at 23:37
Not Pendles. BE is high. Of the other 2 its anyones guess.

@TheNoLanguage · 13/04/2015 at 14:36
Cheers Dan. That's the reason I am leaning towards JPK, decent run too

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:44
All three are very good options. Not sure you can go too wrong with either of the three.
NVB…..Yes, he needs to be discussed. Need to consider him myself. Surprised he wasn't mentioned in the podcast, although there was a plethora of things to go through in 30-Odd mins.

gillie44 · 12/04/2015 at 23:27
Oh also I didn't make any trades last week

Dan · 12/04/2015 at 23:34
Pearce is avg 55 and BE is 55 so won't lose value if you can hold a week. Plus Ibbotson is an injury waiting to happen I think…then bang, Pearce takes his role.

Dan · 12/04/2015 at 23:35
Also, you could go cripps to NVB.

[email protected] · 13/04/2015 at 15:11
If you don't have NVB or Rich and have Cripps then you need to trade. NVB is looking at about a 70k increase and Rich is looking at about a 50K increase.
As Cripps has only played one game you can use him to "cash-in" a rookie in a few weeks if you dump him now. Il'd go for Rich as his still scoring well when his teams is doing bad.

Dan · 12/04/2015 at 23:33
Im in the same boat. Im thinking Swallow to Rich and Cripps to NVB.

@t_woof · 12/04/2015 at 23:55
Have to forgive Swallow for Round 1 score of 69, and go off his Round 2 of 100. His Round 2 score is more reflective of the output he should provide moving forward.
Should score in the 90-110 zone for you each week. I'd say hold, although it would be tempting to use the coin to turn him into Jordan Lewis.

juddsbaldhead · 13/04/2015 at 06:15
I see what your saying mate, but that 90k is burning a hole in my pocket. And swallow just isn't moving like I hoped

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 21:53
DONT & I mean don't go wasting trades from Swallow to Rich after just 2 games, he scored 100 in round 2.
Cripps yes get rid of Cripps to someone like Van Berlo, or if u have the cash and your gut says Rich then do that.

Matthew · 13/04/2015 at 00:16
I like your thinking, except for the part where you started without Fyfe

Cezza93 · 13/04/2015 at 18:28
I didn't actually mate! I'm just advising the masses to go on board! Haha.
I'll be downing Ablett to Sloane.

@randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 00:23
miller-vandenberg & cripps-vanBerlo, think the cash works on that…

Dan · 12/04/2015 at 23:32
Like it!

@TylerCArmstrong · 12/04/2015 at 23:43
yeah, good.

harbl100 · 13/04/2015 at 00:39
Solid trades

Mike · 13/04/2015 at 09:37
Why jump off Cripps so soon? It’s not like Carlton have all these stars to come back in. Cripps will play plenty.

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 22:04
Mike because Cripps has a Average of 53 after 1 game, where as VanBerlo has a Average of 93 after 2 games and he is basically the same price as Cripps so VanBerlo will go up $70k
Who knows what happens with Cripps, I agree he should get a ton of games but why was he dropped in the first place, Malthouse might bring him back and SUB him. Due to the uncertanty with Cripps your much better off trading him out and getting VanBerlo because his price will hit $400k by round 5 or 6 providing he is playing in round 3 and im sure he will.

Nev · 13/04/2015 at 00:15
I have some concerns also about beams, but you picked him in your team for a reason so hold tight on him

Jayden · 13/04/2015 at 01:11
Me 3 a little bit concerned about his output

jmy7 · 13/04/2015 at 19:48
why not go straight swap for shiels???

Matthew · 13/04/2015 at 00:15
"A few good scores make not an ultra premium" – Old Chinese Proverb.

Caz · 13/04/2015 at 00:18
Very good advice, think I might go jpk. Thnx

Dustbin Feltchers · 13/04/2015 at 00:47
old Pyanman proverb " Man who go to bed with problem in hand, wake up with solution on chest!" welcome…

Caz · 13/04/2015 at 01:53
Ha ha I like that.

Jimi · 13/04/2015 at 00:31
Hey mate with your ranking you should be giving most of us advice!

Caz · 13/04/2015 at 01:56
This is the highest I have ever been ranked, very happy so far but big decesions to be made and a long way to go.

demon · 13/04/2015 at 01:13
also keeping in mind that GWS have played melbourne and saints so far

Caz · 13/04/2015 at 01:54
Very true best bet I think is proven prem so going that way. Thnx very much it's appreciated.

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 22:17
Caz firstly congrats on your ranking m8 thats awesome. To trade GAJ to Shiel is suicide especially with your ranking, don't get me wrong Shiel has killed it so far but who have they played? (Saints & Melbourne) now there draw isn't so easy.
You need to trade GAJ to a elite premium such as: Fyfe, SLOANE, JPK, Pendles, I personally am going GAJ straight to Sloane.
Goodes to Oxley is also a must as you'll generate quite allot of cash by that trade. Although because your going for overall 50k win, treat your trades as GOLD as you could easily win this if you pick right and luck falls in your way.,,

Matthew · 13/04/2015 at 00:14
I have the same dilemma, and I'm going Goodes to Oxley.

harbl100 · 13/04/2015 at 00:38
Goodes to Oxley i'd say.

Matthew · 13/04/2015 at 00:13
yes. definitely in the best 21 at swans

The Bont · 13/04/2015 at 01:19
Heeney

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 22:20
Heeney MUST have. Got to have him mate, his cash generation will double Vanberlo's

Sulzeer · 13/04/2015 at 00:11
Depends on what ur midfield is and what your looking for? Sloane or JPK would stay in your side until the end but Rich won't, if it's cash generation don't think you can go past NVB

BAF · 13/04/2015 at 00:54
Same delima, think need to see what his role looks like going forward.

BKW · 13/04/2015 at 07:52
I had the same thoughts but perhaps they pick Spanger to replace frawley and Gibson stays as third man – hopefully that’s the way they go

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:16
Oxley is just about a must have I think. And wells looked very average, I'd move him on.

randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 13:52
Thanks Marco. I didn’t see the roo’s match…At 1.2 points per minute he must have been getting serous junk to be subbed off and ragged out like this. Miller ain’t a high bar to get past.

@randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 01:08
Looks like my question above, happy sailing with you. If both selected, Goodes has the extra match but that 10 is going to hurt the prices for few weeks. I'm punting both I suspect, but your highest priority is Oxley IMO.

Jimi · 13/04/2015 at 02:21
Sorry mate obviously didn't look hard enough! Thanks for the advice.

cow roll · 13/04/2015 at 01:52
Goodes to oxley

Mitchy · 13/04/2015 at 13:06
Im in the same boat although I have Oxley so I would have to trade Goodes to someone else so im leaning towards P Cripps (to NVB/Wallis)

[email protected] · 13/04/2015 at 14:19
I'm in a similar situation Mitchy.
Goodes is not going to drop too much value so I wouldn't waste a trade on him this week however unless something amazing happens he has to go within 2 weeks.
Cripps for NVB/Heeney/Vandenberg depending on who you already have.

Mitchy · 13/04/2015 at 19:08
Yeah thanks [email protected] I will probably go cripps for NVB unless i think of a better one.

Jayden · 13/04/2015 at 01:09
Docherty output might lower with Andrew walker coming back soon

@randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 01:17
You M5 structure has 3 good point scoring/cash generating rookies for on field. Getting full premo is the aim. If you think Docherty is the go then get him in. He is not in my team though, but I wouldn't be unhappy to have him. sighs…newnes….good luck. NVB is a medium priority for mine, as anything with BE <-80 is must have, <-40 nice to have as far as rookies go.

dognino · 13/04/2015 at 07:40
Didn't see the game, was he tagged hard or just not in it? I have him, and not looking to trade him at the moment, he can be a beast, just hasn't started as well as I expected.

Favalinko u Beauty · 13/04/2015 at 10:14
He was tagged, not to concerned, he will do a Dusty and will come this week and turn it around

jacob · 13/04/2015 at 12:27
Keep for a little while at least.

Nicholas · 13/04/2015 at 02:04
I want to trade Ablett to something 100% but for the second trade I could also go Goodes to Oxley or even go Cripps to NVB. P,ease give me some advice I am not sure which is best.

@t_woof · 13/04/2015 at 10:34
Hey Nicholas,
Sloane or JPK are very good selections. Perhaps go with the one that best accompanies the second trade.
Decision may be made for you at the selection table if either Goodes or Cripps aren't named. Don't stress too much, and wait until Thursday's teams are announced.

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:21
Be careful you're not just chasing points mate. Not to say it is a wrong trade, but just keep in mind why you selected beams in the first place. I've got him too and I haven't liked the look of him so far, but we just have to stick fat with our premiums and keep faith. If beams scores 150 this week and Sloane 100 you'll be kicking yourself.

shezza · 13/04/2015 at 16:20
He will take time to adjust to Bris game plan and doesn’t have a key forward to pump the ball inside 50 on a big forwards head. No Rockliff might actually be hurting him

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 22:35
Considering that's your only trade I think its a AWESOME trade even though I hate sideways trading premiums as it always bites me on the Ar$e.
If I didn't the GAJ problem which im trading out for Slone, id do the same thing as you as I also have beams.

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:22
Heppell statistically is one of the most consistent midfielders SuperCoach wise, solid selection.

LoopyHermit · 13/04/2015 at 05:24
number 2 for mine.

randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 09:37
Agreed.corrective while keeping your structure.

Cozza · 13/04/2015 at 10:23
Number 2 – Hibberd/Johnson would be guys you will be hoping can stay in your team for the year

Conor · 13/04/2015 at 09:06
Love it, was thinking of bringing Mundy in at start of year but caved.
Mundy is in a top side and I believe that the tag will never come to him.

Cozza · 13/04/2015 at 10:25
Option 2. If you are upgrading, you would want to upgrade to a keeper, otherwise you waste a trade. Are you thinking McDonald or Rampe are keepers? If not, make it a corrective to Oxley

Bloob · 13/04/2015 at 09:13
Goodes to Oxley and Miller to NVB

Cozza · 13/04/2015 at 10:34
I wouldn't say any of them are priority, but if you were wanting to trade any I would say Goodes and Miller. Lambert is a possible trade if he injured his shoulder badly on the weekend.
That said, Goodes and Miller are still there or thereabouts. Miller has a BE of 4, so he still has money to make. NVB would be the one to go to imo. Goodes has a BE of 65 – he made 70 in the first week so he is a chance of making that. Concern is obviously the vest like he did last weekend. Problem is – who would you trade him to? You have the 3 rookies you need in the backline already and you will need cash to upgrade him.

Cozza · 13/04/2015 at 10:35
Sorry – Goodes made 68 first week – still over his BE

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:27
Fyfe is a must. Having the C on him made my round somewhat decent. Not sure on NVB, atm it's going to be Cripps to Rich for me. Goodes can sit on the pine for now.

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:26
Shiel COULD continue to smash it, and he COULD be a magical selection. However if he drops off against stronger teams you'll be kicking yourself you didn't spend 50-100k more to get a proven ultra premium. I'm going to Sloane instead who I know will get the job done. Heppell is a very consistent midfielder and you can't really go wrong with him I don't think.

Conor · 13/04/2015 at 08:53
JPK, Parker isn't peforming with a 99 and a 74 and shiel and treloar are to unreliable for mind.

Cozza · 13/04/2015 at 10:39
Agree – JPK. Shiel would be next in line, although his average against his next few opponents is fairly ordinary – did get 117 against Sydney last year though.

dognino · 13/04/2015 at 17:52
Can't go wrong with JPK, Parker not performing I would put down to buddy smashing his head in R1 , had 35 touches and cracked the ton by third qtr. r2 I reckon he ended up playin it safe whilst they had control of the game from early on.

Mike · 13/04/2015 at 09:33
Yes, that does sound crazy.

SideBySidebottom · 13/04/2015 at 21:47
In a similar boat and likely to make a similar decision.

Dean · 13/04/2015 at 22:48
Conor if you trade out GAJ you must trade him for a Elite premium such as Fyfe, Slone, JPK, Pendles or Wines so you wouldn't have 500k in the kitty unless your side is very ordinary.
If your willing to risk waiting one more week with GAJ then you may as well keep him providing he doesn't get rested.
For me risking $730k with a player who is seriously only 70% at best not to mention he could be rested at any stage is pointless.

Nev · 13/04/2015 at 09:21
Trade Sidebottom, out for 6-8

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 09:32
Agreed Nev. Much too long

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 09:32
Hang onto him. He will come back in

Tom · 13/04/2015 at 09:41
Same as me Pieman. Have you seen the banner on the right of screen for "footy alerts" sending you a notification of all subs before their games? Could be a saviour.

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 10:06
Ill be checking that out Tom. Those 106 points would have led to a very good round score.

SideBySidebottom · 14/04/2015 at 11:21
The illicit drugs issue may be having a negative impact.

Donavan · 13/04/2015 at 10:04
Must re-assess your priorities Pieman, seriously it's footy season, time to send a message to the kiddies….lol

Sc newby · 13/04/2015 at 10:32
Cost me to pieman, pure luck of Brisbane and beams getting slaughted won me my league match (by 2 points mind you) work on Saturdays is gonna be a killer for me
Gaz is a major concern, not interested in winning the pill hopefully comes good around the byes

Mike · 13/04/2015 at 09:46
Miller to VB
Ablett to Sloane
Though I have no idea who Nelson is, but if he’s not had a game yet you’d have to consider. But if he’s due one soon he could hardly go worse than Miller.

Cozza · 13/04/2015 at 10:43
Is that Jackson Nelson from WCE? If it is, unless he is named this week I would trade him to NVB – Miller has a BE of 4 so at least he will make you some money. Nelson is not making you anything with his DNP scores.
Agree Ablett to Sloane.
Leave the Ibbo to Hooker trade – Hooker burnt people last year with a great start and slow finish.

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:32
Hooker would have got bulk points for the game winning goal too, which definitely won't happen every week. Wasn't that like his 8th goal in 113 games?

Donavan · 13/04/2015 at 09:58
Think Goddard and Hamling will both get their opportunities.
I think Hamling may be closer to selection.

SCaddict · 13/04/2015 at 11:17
For maximum cash generation and war chest I'd go NVB. He's well down on the Crows pecking order for opposition attention but should still score his 75-85 given the Crows form and favourable draw.
There's always the risk that oppositions sit someone on Rich given that damaging left foot which could mute his scoring in the coming weeks.

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:53
Rich looks like value and a half atm with his output. This is the same toss up I have atm and I've still got no clue

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 10:33
Thanks Charlesy. Weekends are usually busy. Keeping up with rolling lockouts can be tough. I need a solution for it so this sounds like it. Thanks again.

Jdogg · 13/04/2015 at 10:51
Ablett out and Fyfe in is priority 1 there and then Bont would be second but not essential as I think Ryder is fine. Oxley is a good selection (I have him) but I doubt he is going to throw that type of score up on a regular basis.

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:54
Dunno with collingwoods performances so far their defenders will be getting a lot of the ball aha!

Holty · 13/04/2015 at 13:04
NVB for me but dont get to hasty with the rucks. In my opinion, Mumford will be a top 4 ruckmen by seasons end so dont think you should waste that trade. Plus Mumford did score 108 on the weekend and only had 4 at quarter time.
I have him and I'll keep him as I doubt there will be many rucks that will have that same scoring capabilities as him

Marco_Polo94 · 13/04/2015 at 13:55
Hold mummy I think. He scored 97 points in 3 quarters on the weekend.

juddsbaldhead · 13/04/2015 at 11:06
Bang bang, he has to go. Nat fyfe, Rory Sloane. Personally I started the season with both and I'm very happy

SCaddict · 13/04/2015 at 11:07
He has to go mate. If you hang on to him he looks set to lose anywhere from $100K to $200K.
Whilst that is only a paper loss if you keep him the problem will come if Rocket eventually gives him a month off to properly recover and then you'll be forced to trade him at that point and you will then have far fewer options than you do right now.

Cozza · 13/04/2015 at 11:15
Yes – if he returns to decent output. However, if bringing him back in will do so at a much reduced price – expecting somewhere around the $550k – $600k mark. Will make it a lot easier to bring him back in and have saved $150k or so in the meantime.

B-Mac · 13/04/2015 at 11:30
Not the way he's going at present. He's playing like an old mole. Won't tackle, won't go and get his own ball = won't score well.
IMO, there are now plenty of others who put their hand…no, two hands up for selection, unlike poor old Gaz who can only manage one.
Unless his absolute confidence returns, he won't be in the top 20 players come season end.
Seeya

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 11:40
Well done on your sections Kim. Beams is a quality player. Just had a bad day. I don't think it's necessary. If that's the worst of your problems your sitting pretty & keep those trades for later.

juddsbaldhead · 13/04/2015 at 15:24
Doggies have had a soft draw and won both there games, wait till they play a team and need to tag, Wallis is the perfect tagger I'd worry on that note. I'm looking at rance also

sealion · 14/04/2015 at 11:16
Thanks mate, good advice re Wallace.

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 11:30
Don't mind that move Matt. Brown is purely insurance. If goodes cops the vest again he's leaking cash. Which for a cheap mid pricer is no good. Miller's scoring isn't flash & neither is his JS. NVB on the bubble needs to be considered.

Matt · 13/04/2015 at 11:59
Would Hamling or H. Goddard be better options? Would allow me to loophole in DEF too.

Holty · 13/04/2015 at 12:51
My opinion is the Bonts is a gun. He will get the tag and maybe the occasional low score but he will be in the top 8 forwards come seasons end. FYI, he was tagged in the first game and was still one of the best.

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 11:46
At home to Melb this week no worries.

@OssieTerron · 13/04/2015 at 11:58
I have Sloan, Danger, Ellis-Yolman & thinking about Lambert to VanBerlo as well… Adelaide in good form &both rookies will generate good $$$

Lach · 13/04/2015 at 12:55
Thanks guys, trading God to Sloan and thinking maybe Cripps to Rich. May change my mind 10x before Friday's game

T.J · 13/04/2015 at 11:55
I agree with you as well. Will be interesting to see how he goes this week

nick · 14/04/2015 at 15:51
I have say this dayne beems used get all the ball at the pies as of swan pendles mcaffe no tag on him and know has gone to a shocking team

Lach · 13/04/2015 at 12:59
Another option may be GAJ to Sloan, Cripps to Rich.

Matt · 13/04/2015 at 13:17
I’m about 15k short of being able to go cripps to rich

Matt · 13/04/2015 at 14:17
Alternatively I could trade GAJ to lewis and then cripps to rich

ToneStar · 14/04/2015 at 09:07
JPK easily.

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 12:57
Spoken like a man who doesn't have Gary lol

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 19:58
Ahhh, the warnings General and I gave you, Pieman. Only to be laughed at and attacked with memes. Oh how the worm has turned…

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 19:58
But you do know I love ya, buddy.

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 19:57
And yet, still considering tossing Beams for Sloane. Was on the fence (yes, yes, same ol' Griff story). No correctives in my other lines other than Cripps. So why not treat myself to a vanity trade? Get it out of ye merry ol' system.
But wise words, General. Even though I may not end of following them. Ha.

Dee · 13/04/2015 at 21:13
Is it okay to HOLD Gazza?

throttlefinger · 13/04/2015 at 21:42
Sure, it's okay to hold Gaz. If you think chances are he'll recover and regain Gazza form, then keep. Suffer through a couple rounds of value pummeling with hopes he turns it around in a round or two.
My opinion is that he doesn't look even near 100% form. At best will return to form around the byes. Worse case, he's a 110 scorer for the year.
Don't worry about burning trades in this matter. You have 30 and this is a critical decision that can help build your team for the finals run. As Gaz has earned a right to make you believe that he's good enough for R1, he's also good enough that when he is ready, he's worth 2 trades to bring back in.

The Ranger · 13/04/2015 at 22:20
Spot on General.
Correctional trades in the rookie department are the most important thing this week in my humble opinion.
Hamling is getting the flick for Oxley and then I have to weigh up who to ditch from Sheed, Cripps, Miller, Lonie and Lamb, none of whom are featuring on the arousal curve.
Leaning towards Miller for Vandenberg but tempted by Hogan for his better job security.
Thoughts?

I N Pieman · 13/04/2015 at 12:58
He's not impeded by injury so HOLD. He will come good.

Tylo · 13/04/2015 at 21:33
Rocky out will be hurting him

Mitchy · 13/04/2015 at 13:01
Still have B. Goodes that im thinking to trade out (have Oxley, saad and Mcintosh)

Dingo · 13/04/2015 at 13:42
Good team but I would trade GAJ to Sloane or similar premium and use cash to improve your M5 by bringing in NVB or Rich, otherwise leave as is. 2229 very good score especially while your nurturing a number of rookies into cash cows.

Dingo · 13/04/2015 at 13:43
Should be M6

Beams · 13/04/2015 at 17:30
Why? Rookie mids are outscoring all other lines at the moment. With similar point generation in smith, bont, gray, laird etc in the other lines it makes more sense to have more rookie mids.

ToneStar · 14/04/2015 at 09:02
I don't see Rich as a keeper, NVB will make you good $$$ later and save you $$$ now…

randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 14:09
+1 like
Dusty Swallow and more! Watch Cripps belt it this week….

The Filth · 13/04/2015 at 16:13
Cripps can only “belt it out” if:
(1) He plays
& (2) Malthouse plays him in the guts as an in-and-under mid (like he was in the NAB) instead of a forward.
Seriously thinking Cripps to NVB or Rich.

randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 16:24
Thanks Filth. I should have chosen more wisely in my analogy…Minson maybe? Anyways you just made day much better by convincing me that Cripps must go. Wells and Miller live to fight another day. Until your next post no doubt. Thanks again!

The Filth · 13/04/2015 at 17:22
Ooh…didn’t know you also have Wells!
Good luck to you RC on whatever you decide to do.

randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 14:11
Goldilocks is getting into many beds this season.

Motsy · 13/04/2015 at 14:50
Hunt is a trap and will not be consistent as can be seen already, I would consider Laird over him with Adelaide's run in to the byes. You want consistency on a cash generator.
In saying that I would avoid players at this price range completely in DEF this year and downgrade if I were you.

Ando · 13/04/2015 at 16:10
I reckon Hunt's got a bit more to show still though. Admittedly he was quiet this week but he still holds a spot in the midfield and will based on that alone get more of the pill than most other backs

randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 16:51
If Adelaide keep averaging 1878 points per game it will be a stroke of genius. Each of those players are justifiable in their own right. Sloane + Danger shouldn’t be a problem. Many teams have run Swan and Pendles successfully for years.

Cezza93 · 13/04/2015 at 18:30
I highly doubt you will have CEY and NVB still in by the byes mate. Run them now, watch them grow, cherish them. By round 7-8 whip out the axe and bloody slaughter em $$$.

BomberSam · 13/04/2015 at 19:54
Absolutely not Riley! Just look at Freo on the weekend… Fyfe (162), Mundy (150), Hill (136) and Barlow (136).

nick · 14/04/2015 at 15:48
have a look at the byes if u have a lot of players missing in your midfield u might get a bad score in the bye round

nick · 14/04/2015 at 15:50
and I agree with cezza those players will be out come the bye rounds for big time players etc

randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 16:54
Pendles/sloan and Oxley for mine.

cow roll · 13/04/2015 at 18:06
Ablett to Sloane as he's harder to tag than Lewis
Berwick to Oxlley. McGovern's role can change rapidly so his scoring is risky

Swans2012 · 13/04/2015 at 19:48
Yep, reckon that’s a good trade

jimmy · 13/04/2015 at 16:45
good idea! shiel = gun + money

Lach · 13/04/2015 at 21:08
yeah mate but are you a shark or in the shoal?

The Filth · 13/04/2015 at 18:09
Why would you trade Salem? He will make you 200k+ as as cash cow rookie.
Cripps to Rich is a good trade, of course it depends on what other priorities there are for your team.

BennyGan · 13/04/2015 at 21:36
Definitely keep Salem, TBC wont make much cash, cant see him averaging much more than 70. So if you are gonna make one of those moves I'd do the Cripps to Rich.

Pom · 16/04/2015 at 10:25
Im in the same spot. Though mines a Bewick not a thumper. Was looking at mcdonald and the st kilda bloke Bruce as his BE is -50 or something ridiculous. Can squeeze in Rance too. Cripps wont drop coin this week so I reckon more important to ship out dud defender.

@randomcliche · 13/04/2015 at 23:43
Good man uda. Thanks for the heads up. Also of significance, Wells Achilles scan. If named stays in team, if not….hmmm

Blueprime · 14/04/2015 at 16:00
Selwood will be a top ten mid by finals time. Not that difficult to work out whether to trade him out or not.

UDA · 14/04/2015 at 17:01
No support for pendles but still does the job for. Dont worry about super premos

derek · 16/04/2015 at 14:27
148 Bownlow votes over the last 7 years! Welcome.

George · 14/04/2015 at 12:22
And should I trade goodes to Brodie smith or McDonald ?

derek · 16/04/2015 at 14:17
Smith Yes if he is well enough to play this week. McDonald you are chasing last weeks scores.

George · 14/04/2015 at 12:25
Or even laird for goodes ?

derek · 16/04/2015 at 14:16
I would take Sloane ahead of Lewis. I'm a big Hawks fan, and I'm surprised at how well Lewis has scored in SC, I keep waiting for his scoring to fall. Sloane I'd be a little worried about Thompson's return, might take a few points away from Sloane, but he has been super consistent.

derek · 16/04/2015 at 14:12
both trades too sideways for me. not really getting much more scoring output. I would hold trades

Tofor · 14/04/2015 at 17:20
Any thoughts on Jackson Ramsay and Jed Bews as well?

Filthy · 16/04/2015 at 19:09
Neither are the Lions apparently….Leunberger dropped this week.

Vic City · 16/04/2015 at 02:25
Edit: Alternatively Cripps to NvB should leave me enough to do Goodes -> Smith next week

derek · 16/04/2015 at 12:53
I'd hold off on the Smith trade, not sure he will play this week.

derek · 16/04/2015 at 09:46
option 2 for mine

Frank · 16/04/2015 at 13:53
Mundy has had consistency issues forever. His ceiling is high but his floor is low. Option 2 for me also. Option 1 is still valid but it is a case of risk vs reward. From memory Mundy has always had a niggle which may be the reason for his low 100's averages. With no real chance of being tagged it may be his year to shine. Being over 500 behind it may be a risk worth taking. I'm taking a risk this week also by going Haynes and Goodes -> Shiel and Tex. Hopefully it doesn't burn me. Whichever you choose hope it works for you.

Frank · 16/04/2015 at 13:55
I have him in Moneyball for that reason…(am I allowed to talk about that here?)

SideBySidebottom · 16/04/2015 at 16:22
Assuming your captain is dependable you could afford to take a huge risk on your vice captain. It probably won't pay off but if it does, happy days.

Squawking_Hawk · 16/04/2015 at 18:43
Only concern is the pies depleted midfield. Is Cloke going to see enough ball and then is it going to be decent ball. I would steer clear of Cloke

derek · 16/04/2015 at 14:01
I would put TBC ahead of grundy at the moment, but he seems cheap and a reasonable option.
Witts should be back soon, so maybe he will score less?

Derek · 16/04/2015 at 15:20
No no no

CashCows · 16/04/2015 at 17:46
I'm with Derek on this one!

Squawking_Hawk · 16/04/2015 at 18:39
Agreed why are you wasting trades on side swapping premiums with very little point difference and form exposure

CashCows · 16/04/2015 at 16:58
Use as a downgrade target later on when one of your cows has fattened up

CashCows · 16/04/2015 at 17:08
flip a coin…JPK for me

SideBySidebottom · 16/04/2015 at 16:25
I don't think of Heppell.

dean · 16/04/2015 at 17:58
Actually both leave me with same cash in bank.

Steve · 16/04/2015 at 18:15
Think Krak is named for this week

Derek · 16/04/2015 at 19:00
I liked having Kracker as a swinging loophole. He is named this week

Squawking_Hawk · 16/04/2015 at 18:37
Lonie

@cafosk · 16/04/2015 at 19:17
Same position, Van Berlo has much better job security at the moment, and will appreciate faster, if you're going to trade him out earlier would be worth burning a trade. I dont know how Cripps will respond now, but that 1 week could be handy if you're looking to downgrade to Krakour just before his price changed.
I'm tossing up!

NutSack · 16/04/2015 at 19:49
I wouldn't even consider trading out Cripps. You wanna miss out on his 100+ this week?