Round 3 Supercoach Scouting Report
Howdy folks, Barron Von Crow here and we are here once again with our Round 3 Supercoach Scouting Report. Well, it’s finally happened. Gary Ablett is gone and now we must look elsewhere for our Supercoach Saviour.
Mind you, he hasn’t looked like his normal self anyway, so it’s probably a good thing we all just accept it and move on, rather than vainly hoping the old Gary will return.
But that old saying applies here, what doesn’t kill our Supercoach team will only make it stronger…Or make you rage trade your way through a bunch of guys you’ll later regret getting rid of, but either way, this is not the end of our Supercoach seasons, it is just the beginning! So lets get moving and see what Round 3 has in store for us!
Also, remember to look out for the red and green Supercoach scores, RED = bad, GREEN = good which may help you out when it comes to picking your captains for the week
Friday, April 17, 7:50pm @ MCG
Last time they met: Round 11, 2014: Collingwood DEFEATED St Kilda 140-54
Key scores: Travis Cloke 164, Dayne Beams 126, Clinton Young 115, Scott Pendlebury/Josh Thomas 113
Now into his 4th season, Josh Bruce scored his first ever Supercoach ton last week and the 9th highest score of Round 2, booting 6 goals (after only kicking 7 in his previous 3 seasons) and netting himself 145 Supercoach Points in the Saints win against Gold Coast.
A new team hasn’t helped Travis Varcoe improve his form, his current average of 61 is currently below the 66 Supercoach Points he averaged in his last year at Geelong
Key players:
COLLINGWOOD
Scott Pendlebury Price – $668,800 – Avg 119.5 – BE 152 Last 3 VS St Kilda: Rd 11, 2014: 113, Rd 6, 2013: 161, Rd 19, 2012: 126 Total VS St Kilda Averages: 12 games, 106.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 161 @ MCG Averages: 109.9 Supercoach Points, High Score of 170 Dane Swan Price – $464,500 – Avg 105 – BE 62 Last 3 VS St Kilda: Rd 6, 2013: 118, Rd 19, 2012: 97, Rd 11, 2011: 94 Total VS St Kilda Averages: 11 games1 113.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 156 @ MCG Averages: 112.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 190 Travis Cloke Price – $390,000 – Avg 65.5 – BE 97 Last 3 VS St Kilda: Rd 11, 2014: 164, Rd 6, 2013: 124, Rd 19, 2012: 70 Total VS St Kilda Averages: 10 games, 82.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 164 @ MCG Averages: 83.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 195ST KILDA
Jack Steven Price – $455,900 – Avg 90 – BE 87 Last 3 VS Collingwood: Rd 11, 2014: 78, Rd 6, 2013: 78, Rd 19, 2012: 55 Total VS Collingwood Averages: 6 games, 74.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 84 @ MCG Averages: 85.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 111 Nick Riewoldt Price – $493,500 – Avg 98.5 – BE 92 Last 3 VS Collingwood: Rd 11, 2014: 79, Rd 6, 2013: 135, Rd 19, 2012: 70 Total VS Collingwood Averages: 11 games, 83.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 142 @ MCG Averages: 95.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 203 Jack Newnes Price – $436,800 – Avg 79.5 – BE 96 Last 3 VS Collingwood: Rd 11, 2014: 86, Rd 6, 2013: 69 Total VS Collingwood Averages: 2 games, 77.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 86 @ MCG Averages: 60.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 74
Captain Pick(s): The bad news from this came comes from Scott Pendlebury, who failed to complete training on Wednesday after suffering an ankle injury against Adelaide in Round 2. Nathan Buckley hasn’t guaranteed that Pendles will play, or what his role will be on gameday, so I’d be skipping the normal “Dependlebury” this week here. After that, nothing really stands out, although you could take a flier on someone like Cloke taking advantage of the Saints like he has done previously.
Perfect 9 Pick: Dane Swan
Saturday, April 18, 1:45pm @ MCG
Last time they met: Round 23, 2014: Carlton DREW WITH Essendon 90-90
Key scores: Brock McLean 139, Paddy Ryder 118, Kade Simpson 117, Andrew Carrazzo 110
Chris Judd’s first fortnight average of 104 is his best opening to the season since 2012, when he averaged 104 for the season.
Marc Murphy opened up the 2014 season with scores of 122 and 121 in the first two rounds. He has started 2015 with scores of 64 and 93.
Key players:
CARLTON
Marc Murphy Price – $570,000 – Avg 78.5 – BE 176 Last 3 VS Essendon: Rd 3, 2014: 80, Rd 22, 2013: 98, Rd 11, 2013: 118 Total VS Essendon Averages: 16 games, 107.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 187 @ MCG Averages: 102.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 187 Chris Judd Price – $486,900 – Avg 104 – BE 77 Last 3 VS Essendon: Rd 23, 2014: 90, Rd 11, 2013: 78, Rd 4, 2012: 91 Total VS Essendon Averages: 13 games, 105.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 197 @ MCG Averages: 113.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 197 Bryce Gibbs Price – $571,000 – Avg 96 – BE 142 Last 3 VS Essendon: Rd 23, 2014: 82, Rd 3, 2014: 89, Rd 22, 2013: 81 Total VS Essendon Averages: 16 games, 90.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 143 @ MCG Averages: 92.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 150
ESSENDON
Brendon Goddard Price – $548,800 – Avg 80 – BE 161 Last 3 VS Carlton: Rd 23, 2014: 76, Rd 3, 2014: 102, Rd 22, 2013: 156 Total VS Carlton Averages: 13 games, 100.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 156 @ MCG Averages: 102.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 157 Paul Chapman Price – $516,000 – Avg 80 – BE 142 Last 3 VS Carlton: Rd 23, 2014: 92, Rd 3, 2013: 110, Rd 3, 2013: 65 Total VS Carlton Averages: 9 games, 101.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 133 @ MCG Averages: 107.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 163 Jobe Watson Price – $486,900 – Avg 99 – BE 138 Last 3 VS Carlton: Rd 23, 2014: 85, Rd 3, 2014: 101, Rd 11, 2013: 79 Total VS Carlton Averages: 16 games, 92.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 123 @ MCG Averages: 103.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 166Captain Pick(s): Carlton haven’t really fired a shot yet in Supercoach, and while Essendon have looked good so far this year, they took care of the Swans for 3 quarters and won against Hawthorn last week, they haven’t actually provided a lot of worth in Supercoach, with only 2 players (Hooker and Heppell) averaging 100+, with Heppell being the only Bomber player to score 100+ in both games. A few might hope for one of the Bombers forwards opening up Carlton like Kennedy did last week, but I doubt many would own a player like Jake Carlise anyway to give that a shot. I’d likely cross this game off from your list, although I’m sure there will be someone (maybe Watson) who’ll end the day with a good score.
Perfect 9 Pick: Jobe Watson
Saturday, April 18, 2:10pm @ Adelaide Oval
Last time they met: Round 7, 2014: Adelaide LOST TO Melbourne 67-70
Key scores: Brodie Smith 138, Mark Jamar 135, Sam Jacobs 132, Chris Dawes 123
Rory Sloane is currently the #2 ranked player in Supercoach with his average sitting at 139.5 Supercoach Points. Brodie Smith is also the #2 ranked player in defence behind Alex Rance, his average of 130.5 is also the 11th best in Supercoach and in one final silver medal for Adelaide, Sam Jacobs is the #2 ranked ruckman in Supercoach, his average of 107 puts him behind Todd Goldstein for the #1 spot.
Both Nathan Jones and Dom Tyson have started 2015 off slowly, with Jones averaging 70 Supercoach Points and Tyson averaging 63 Supercoach Points. This time last year Jones was averaging 118 Supercoach Points and Tyson 108 Supercoach Points.
Key players:
ADELAIDE
Patrick Dangerfield Price – $567,600 – Avg 116 – BE 100 Last 3 VS Melbourne: Rd 7, 2014: 120, Rd 22, 2013: 115, Rd 22, 2012: 106 Total VS Melbourne Averages: 7 games, 77.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 120 @ Adelaide Oval Averages: 116.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 192 Rory Sloane Price – $616,900 – Avg 139.5 – BE 82 Last 3 VS Melbourne: Rd 7, 2014: 104, Rd 22, 2013: 116, Rd 7, 2011: 91 Total VS Melbourne Averages: 105.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 116 @ Adelaide Oval Averages: 115.9 Supercoach Points, High Score of 141 Sam Jacobs Price – $620,100 – Avg 107 – BE 149 Last 3 VS Melbourne: Rd 7, 2014: 132, Rd 22, 2013: 117, Rd 22, 2012: 102 Total VS Melbourne Averages: 5 games, 103.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 132 @ Adelaide Oval Averages: 115.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 163
MELBOURNE
Nathan Jones Price – $581,200 – Avg 70 – BE 200 Last 3 VS Adelaide: Rd 9, 2014: 81, Rd 22, 2013: 80, Rd 22, 2012: 89 Total VS Adelaide Averages: 10 games, 79.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 114 @ Adelaide Oval Averages: 91.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 120 Heritier Lumumba Price – $417,000 – Avg 82.5 – BE 79 Last 3 VS Adelaide: Rd 18, 2014: 98, Rd 9, 2014: 101, Rd 9, 2012: 86 Total VS Adelaide Averages: 10 games, 80.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 101 @ Adelaide Oval Averages: 101.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 101 Dom Tyson Price – $506,200 – Avg 63 – BE 170 Last 3 VS Adelaide: Rd 7, 2014: 112 Total VS Adelaide Averages: 1 game, 112.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 112 @ Adelaide Oval Averages: 135.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 159Captain Pick(s): He’s quickly becoming a favourite for those who’ve had him since Round 1, but Rory Sloane would look to be the main man here. I can only imagine he’ll be getting more attention as the season goes on, but having someone like Dangerfield next to you could do a lot to alleviate any “cooler” attempts on him. I’d lock him in for a VC pick here, with Dangerfield also being an option if you own him as well.
Perfect 9 Pick: Rory Sloane
Saturday, April 18, 4:35pm @ SCG
Last time they met: Round 15, 2014: Sydney DEFEATED GWS 106-60
Key scores: Nick Malceski 138, Lance Franklin 137, Josh P. Kennedy 130, Kieren Jack 117
After 2 rounds, Dylan Shiel currently leads the league in Supercoach Points, with his average sitting at 142.5.
Luke Parker struggled last week; his score of 78 Supercoach Points was his lowest since Round 13 last year, which was also against Port Adelaide. There must be something about the black and teal that doesn’t agree with him.
Key players:
SYDNEY
Lance Franklin Price – $537,200 – Avg 97 – BE 120 Last 3 VS GWS: Rd 15, 2014: 137, Rd 1, 2014: 54, Rd 8, 2013: 107 Total VS GWS Averages: 4 games, 101.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 137 @ SCG Averages: 109.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 168 Josh P. Kennedy Price – $616,200 – Avg 128.5 – BE 101 Last 3 VS GWS: Rd 15, 2014: 130, Rd 1, 2014: 91, Rd 1, 2013: 147 Total VS GWS Averages: 6 games, 122.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 147 @ SCG Averages: 107.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 157 Luke Parker Price – $583,000 – Avg 88 – BE 165 Last 3 VS GWS: Rd 15, 2014: 116, Rd 1, 2014: 95, Rd 1, 2013: 96 Total VS GWS Averages: 5 games, 86.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 116 @ SCG Averages: 84.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 133
GWS
Callan Ward Price – $606,000 – Avg 102.5 – BE 149 Last 3 VS Sydney: Rd 15, 2014: 110, Rd 1, 2014: 131, Rd 1, 2013: 89 Total VS Sydney Averages: 10 games, 103.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 131 @ SCG Averages: 97.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 112 Shane Mumford Price – $613,700 – Avg 103 – BE 153 Last 3 VS Sydney: Rd 15, 2014: 76, Rd 1, 2014: 132, Rd 7, 2009: 83 Total VS Sydney Averages: 4 games, 88.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 132 @ SCG Averages: 90.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 159 Ryan Griffen Price – $530,700 – Avg 94 – BE 122 Last 3 VS Sydney: Rd 22, 2014: 92, Rd 19, 2013: 126, Rd 10, 2012: 99 Total VS Sydney Averages: 11 games, 94.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 170 @ SCG Averages: 81.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 99Captain Pick(s): JPK has looked to be in prime form so far this year and would be a definite option to consider, he’ll probably have a few more owners this week as people look to move Gary Ablett out of their teams. Lance Franklin is the other one to give consideration too from Sydney. He’s looked top notch so far this year and has runs on the board against Sydney in the past. Shiel has been the #1 Supercoach player over the season’s first fortnight, but it’d take a super effort to notch up another 130+ score here.
Perfect 9 Pick: Josh P Kennedy
Saturday, April 18, 7:20pm @ Etihad Stadium
Last time they met: North Melbourne DEFEATED Port Adeaide 97-90
Key scores: Sam Gibson 123, Ben Cunnington 120, Levi Greenwood/Nick Dal Santo 119,Brent Harvey 114
Last week was a good one for the Roo’s, with Jarrad Waite (177 Supercoach Points), Todd Goldstein (154 Supercoach Points) and Jack Ziebell (150 Supercoach Points) all scoring in the top 6 scorers for Round 2.
Key players:
NORTH MELBOURNE
Andrew Swallow Price – $500,600 – Avg 84.5 – BE 124 Last 3 VS Port Adelaide: Rd 5, 2014: 134, Rd 8, 2012: 155, Rd 6, 2011: 85 Total VS Port Adelaide Averages: 10 games, 94.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 155 @ Etihad Stadium Averages: 103.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 193 Todd Goldstein Price – $574,400 – Avg 127 – BE 82 Last 3 VS Port Adelaide: Rd 3, 2014: 98, Rd 6, 2013: 132, Rd 8, 2012: 91 Total VS Port Adelaide Averages: 10 games, 85.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 164 @ Etihad Stadium Averages: 95.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 166 Nick Dal Santo Price – $553,100 – Avg 75.5 – BE 172 Last 3 VS Port Adelaide: Rd 2, 2014: 119, Rd 17, 2013: 159, Rd 1, 2012: 148 Total VS Port Adelaide Averages: 12 games, 105.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 174 @ Etihad Stadium Averages: 110.9 Supercoach Points, High Score of 178PORT ADELAIDE
Robbie Gray Price – $596,900 – Avg 118 – BE 113 Last 3 VS North Melbourne: Rd 3, 2014: 79, Rd 6, 2013: 85, Rd 6, 2011: 81 Total VS North Melbourne Averages: 7 games, 88.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 114 @ Etihad Stadium Averages: 90.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 168 Travis Boak Price – $568,200 – Avg 75 – BE 182 Last 3 VS North Melbourne: Rd 8, 2014: 88, Rd 6, 2013: 125, Rd 8, 2012: 52 Total VS North Melbourne Averages: 8 games, 88.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 142 @ Etihad Stadium Averages: 95.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 153 Justin Westhoff Price – $489,600 – Avg 78.5 – BE 129 Last 3 VS North Melbourne: Rd 3, 2014: 77, Rd 6, 2013: 48, Rd 8, 2012: 63 Total VS North Melbourne Averages: 9 games, 60.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 87 @ Etihad Stadium Averages: 82.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 152Captain Pick(s): Port hasn’t won a game yet, and they’ve had a few key players, like Travis Boak, struggle so far, but they also have two players in Robbie Gray and Ollie Wines who look to be in some of their best form. Robbie Gray will always get at least a VC consideration from me, and should be looked at here as an option. The Kangaroos have alternated between looking awful and pretty good this year. I wouldn’t expect another big Jarrad Waite game this week, but if Lobbe misses again than Todd Goldstein could be the man you look to pick here.
Perfect 9 Pick: Robbie Gray
Saturday, April 18, 7:20pm @ The Gabba
Last time they met: Round 16, 2014: Brisbane LOST TO Richmoind 54-79
Key scores: Tom Rockliff 141, Trent Cotchin 133, Ivan Maric 126. Shane Edwards 114
Dustin Martin bounced back from his poor start to the year to score 139 Supercoach Points last week.
Dayne Beam’s opening fortnight average of 90.5 Supercoach Points is his worst return since 2012 when he averaged 68 over his first two games.
Key players:
BRISBANE
Matthew Leuenberger Price – $358,000 – Avg 61.5 – BE 86 Last 3 VS Richmond: Rd 20, 2013: 81, Rd 13, 2011: 135, Rd 6, 2011: 57 Total VS Richmond Averages: 4 games, 74.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 135 @ The Gabba Averages: 81.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 172 Dayne Beams Price – $621,000 – Avg 90.5 – BE 182 Last 3 VS Richmond: Rd 3, 2014: 145, Rd 2, 2012: 69, Rd 4, 2011: 96 Total VS Richmond Averages: 5 games, 99.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 145 @ The Gabba Averages: 72.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 109 Daniel Rich Price – $348,300 – Avg 113 – BE -22 Last 3 VS Richmond: Rd 20, 2013: 90, Rd 19, 2012: 101, Rd 6, 2011: 93 Total VS Richmond Averages: 6 games, 75.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 101 @ The Gabba Averages: 89.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 145
RICHMOND
Ivan Maric Price – $535,900 – Avg 86 – BE 141 Last 3 VS Brisbane: Rd 16, 2014: 126, Rd 20, 2013: 99, Rd 19, 2012: 149 Total VS Brisbane Averages: 8 games, 87.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 149 @ The Gabba Averages: 83.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 149 Trent Cotchin Price – $546,500 – Avg 88.5 – BE 143 Last 3 VS Brisbane: Rd 16, 2014: 133, Rd 5, 2014: 134, Rd 20, 2013: 103 Total VS Brisbane Averages: 8 games, 103.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 137 @ The Gabba Averages: 108.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 137 Dustin Martin Price – $534,900 – Avg 95 – BE 123 Last 3 VS Brisbane: Rd 16, 2014: 102, Rd 5, 2014: 80, Rd 20, 2013: 110 Total VS Brisbane Averages: 7 games, 106.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 155 @ The Gabba Averages: 101.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 155Captain Pick(s): Dustin Martin was great in the 1st half last week, though he did slow down a bit in the 2nd half, but with how well someone like Jack Ziebell scored against the Lions last week (150 Supercoach Points) I think Martin could go off again here. Jack Riewoldt could be another option with Jarrad Waite showing up the Lions weakness in their back 6, especially when Merrett is missing.
Perfect 9 Pick: Dustin Martin
Sunday, April 19, 1:10pm @ Aurora Stadium
Last time they met: Round 19, 2014: Hawthorn DEFEATED Western Bulldogs 107-45
Key scores: Bob Murphy 137, Liam Shiels 130, Jarryd Roughead 125, Jordan Lewis 123
Prior to Round 1 and 2 this year, in 73 career games Luke Dahlhaus has only once scored 100+ across consecutive games, which was between Rounds 5-7 in 2014 (against Carlton, Adelaide and Essendon).
Hawthorn is the only team that Will Minson has failed to score 100+ Supercoach Points against, with his highest score being 84 Supercoach Points.
Key players:
HAWTHORN
Jarryd Roughead Price – $514,700 – Avg 101 – BE 99 Last 3 VS Western Bulldogs: Rd 19, 2014: 125, Rd 17, 2013: 69, Rd 16, 2012: 113 Total VS Western Bulldogs Averages: 11 games, 85.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 125 @ Aurora Stadium Averages: 78.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 184 Jordan Lewis Price – $588,200 – Avg 132.5 – BE 79 Last 3 VS Western Bulldogs: Rd 19, 2014: 123, Rd 17, 2013: 118, Rd 16, 2012: 105 Total VS Western Bulldogs Averages: 12 games, 95.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 128 @ Aurora Stadium Averages: 100.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 170 Shaun Burgoyne Price – $506,500 – Avg 100 – BE 96 Last 3 VS Western Bulldogs: Rd 19, 2014: 89, Rd 16, 2012: 54, Rd 10, 2011: 64 Total VS Western Bulldogs Averages: 9 games, 93.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 125 @ Aurora Stadium Averages: 97.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 171
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Matt Boyd Price – $526,200 – Avg 105.5 – BE 97 Last 3 VS Hawthorn: Rd 19, 2014: 63, Rd 16, 2012: 141, Rd 10, 2011: 128 Total VS Hawthorn Averages: 11 games, 107.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 145 @ Aurora Stadium Averages: 95.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 128 Luke Dahlhaus Price – $492,700 – Avg 110.5 – BE 67 Last 3 VS Hawthorn: Rd 19, 2014: 84, Rd 17, 2013: 45, Rd 16, 2012: 68 Total VS Hawthorn Averages: 4 games, 63.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 84 @ Aurora Stadium Averages: 64.5 Supercoach Points, High Score of 84 Will Minson Price – $501,400 – Avg 78 – BE 137 Last 3 VS Hawthorn: Rd 19, 2014: 80, Rd 17, 2013: 83, Rd 16, 2012: 68 Total VS Hawthorn Averages: 9 games, 62.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 84 @ Aurora Stadium Averages: 69.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 83Captain Pick(s): The Western Bulldogs have looked like a hell of a team so far this year, with Marcus Bontempelli playing like the AFL’s next great superstar. The question now becomes, can he have a big Supercoach game against an AFL powerhouse like Hawthorn like he can against sides such as Richmond and West Coast? Will be an interesting game to watch, just for that alone. I’d likely skip him as a VC candidate, but there will be a few who take the chance. Jordan Lewis is the other option here; he didn’t put up a great score last week (You know when a player is among the best in Supercoach when you’re disappointed with a score of 111 from them), but he’s always got the potential to put up a Captain worthy score.
Perfect 9 Pick: Jordan Lewis
Sunday, April 19, 3:20pm @ Simonds Stadium
Last time they met: Round 14, 2014: Geelong LOST TO Gold Coast 78-118
Key scores: Harley Bennell 167, Gary Ablett 160, Dion Prestia 137, Jarrod Harbrow 119
With Gary Ablett struggling, Michael Rischitelli has stepped up in his absence, averaging 111 Supercoach Points over the first 2 games of the year, compared to the 76 Supercoach Points he averaged in 2014.
Joel Selwood isn’t the only Geelong in a bit of a form slump, with Mitch Duncan, who last year averaged 100 Supercoach Points only averaging 53.5 Supercoach Points over the first fortnight of AFL football.
Key players:
GEELONG
Joel Selwood
Price – $649,900 – Avg 89.5 – BE 201 Last 3 VS Gold Coast: Rd 14, 2014: 103, Rd 10, 2013: 73, Rd 15, 2012: 116 Total VS Gold Coast Averages: 5 games, 114.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 145 @ Simonds Stadium Averages: 113.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 176 Jimmy Bartel Price – $549,000 – Avg 90 – BE 141 Last 3 VS Gold Coast: Rd 14, 2014: 78, Rd 10, 2013: 119, Rd 15, 2012: 113 Total VS Gold Coast Averages: 5 games, 95.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 119 @ Simonds Stadium Averages: 116.1 Supercoach Points, High Score of 184 Corey Enright Price – $478,400 – Avg 79.5 – BE 121 Last 3 VS Gold Coast: Rd 14, 2014: 99, Rd 10, 2013: 97, Rd 15, 2012: 93 Total VS Gold Coast Averages: 3 games, 96.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 99 @ Simonds Stadium Averages: 94.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 176
GOLD COAST
Harley Bennell Price – $514,600 – Avg 95 – BE 111 Last 3 VS Geelong: Rd 14, 2014: 167, Rd 15, 2012: 78, Rd 20, 2011: 77 Total VS Geelong Averages: 3 games, 107.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 167 @ Simonds Stadium Averages: 122.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 254 Dion Prestia Price – $569,800 – Avg 114.5 – BE 104 Last 3 VS Geelong: Rd 14, 2014: 137, Rd 10, 2013: 109, Rd 15, 2012: 62 Total VS Geelong Averages: 4 games, 81.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 137 @ Simonds Stadium Averages: 109.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 109 David Swallow Price – $554,600 – Avg 87.5 – BE 149 Last 3 VS Geelong: Rd 14, 2014: 99, Rd 10, 2013: 62, Rd 15, 2012: 84 Total VS Geelong Averages: 4 games, 72.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 99 @ Simonds Stadium Averages: 53.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 62Captain Pick(s): With the Suns finally admitting that Gary Ablett isn’t right and him being put on the shelf “indefinitely” it will be expected that someone like Bennell or Prestia really step up in his absence and make the team their own. Bennell absolutely destroyed the Suns last time these teams played and he’s the sort of player who could do it again. The only problem here is you’d need to use your big C on him and I’m not sure many would be willing to take that risk. For Geelong, Joel Selwood looked a bit more like his old self again last week and I’m sure he’ll be hoping to get the Cats their first win of the year.
Perfect 9 Pick: Joel Selwood
Sunday, April 19, 4:40pm @ Domain Stadium
Last time they met: Round 15, 2014: West Coast LOST TO Fremantle 81-88
Key scores: Nat Fyfe 158, Stephen Hill 146, Paul Duffield 132, Eric MacKenzie 113
Josh J Kennedy had the highest Supercoach score of the year last week, kicking a double bag of goals against Carlton and scoring 178 Supercoach Points in the process.
He started slow last year, and it’s happened again in 2015, with the 2014 Brownlow Medal winner Matt Priddis averaging 92 Supercoach Points so far this year. Last year he averaged 96 over the first 5 weeks and then 118 for the rest of the year.
Key players:
WEST COAST
Matt Priddis Price – $606,200 – Avg 92 – BE 171 Last 3 VS Fremantle: Rd 15, 2014: 110, Rd 7, 2014: 86, Rd 16, 2013: 86 Total VS Fremantle Averages: 16 games, 105.0 Supercoach Points, High Score of 152 @ Domain Stadium Averages: 105.4 Supercoach Points, High Score of 188 Nic Naitanui Price – $488,300 – Avg 97.5 – BE 91 Last 3 VS Fremantle: Rd 15, 2014: 76, Rd 7, 2014: 54, Rd 16, 2013: 69 Total VS Fremantle Averages: 10 games, 75.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 105 @ Domain Stadium Averages: 91.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 185 Josh J. Kennedy Price – $425,700 – Avg 125 – BE -1 Last 3 VS Fremantle: Rd 15, 2014: 64, Rd 7, 2014: 64, Rd 16, 2013: 75 Total VS Fremantle Averages: 9 games, 72.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 109 @ Domain Stadium Averages: 74.2 Supercoach Points, High Score of 190
FREMANTLE
Nathan Fyfe Price – $657,500 – Avg 138.5 – BE 108 Last 3 VS West Coast: Rd 15, 2014: 158, Rd 7, 2014: 112, Rd 16, 2013: 86 Total VS West Coast Averages: 9 games, 110.8 Supercoach Points, High Score of 158 @ Domain Stadium Averages: 103.3 Supercoach Points, High Score of 171 Lachie Neale Price – $468,900 – Avg 102 – BE 70 Last 3 VS West Coast: Rd 15, 2014: 85, Rd 7, 2014: 119, Rd 9, 2012: 65 Total VS West Coast Averages: 3 games, 89.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 119 @ Domain Stadium Averages: 87.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 143 Aaron Sandilands Price – $580,800 – Avg 85.5 – BE 169 Last 3 VS West Coast: Rd 15, 2014: 85, Rd 7, 2014: 121, Rd 16, 2013: 74 Total VS West Coast Averages: 14 games, 84.7 Supercoach Points, High Score of 136 @ Domain Stadium Averages: 96.6 Supercoach Points, High Score of 172Captain Pick(s): NATHAN FYFE! That is all.
Perfect 9 Pick: Nathan Fyfe
BARRON VON CROW’S CAPTAIN SELECTION:
Robbie Gray gets the VC for me this week, with Fyfe proving his worth to me as a Captain last week and he gets another run at the head of my squad because of that.
Martin could go big again against the lions, thinking ill VC dusty into fyfe.
Solid move Dusty. Can't have a better C option to fall back on than Fyfe I reckon.
I'm chucking the VC on Sloane this week in to Fyfe…. Sloane against Melbourne, could score big!
Hate how everyone has Sloane now haha. So much for POD. I'm going for C on Dangerfield instead.
I feel sorry for you having everyone jump onto your players.
You should've picked Rockliff, Sidebottom and Ablett and you'd be laughing like a fat spider.
What’s your team name Barron & what is your ranking at the minute?
what to do with underperforming midfield premos (sellwood and beams) round 3.. hold?
Personally would hold selwood and trade beams
I think you need a mirror
Hold for now, Jimmy.
Cripps or Vanberlo?
Hold. Way too early to chop these guys.
Stick by your premiums, Selwood and Beams especially! Once the Cats start winning some football, Selwood's scores will rise, and when Rockliff comes back in, Beams will score better as well.
Keep faith
Great article Barron. I'm taking a punt on Swan for VC this week (Fyfe C). if the pies click on Friday I think he is due for a big one.
Thought about that move too. Although I am leaning to Sloane VC this week (Playing Dees in Adelaide) and C on Fyfe.
Unfortunately Sloan doesn't come into my team until rd 4. Should go large though!
Hope the Sloaneman goes really big Jimi. If he does go beserk, he will be real welcome into your side for round 4!
Thanks Jimi.
I think you could take worse chances than putting your VC on Swan. Reckon he could have a field day out there if he fires
Well that paid off big time!
I need a back up for leuenberger as I was using my ruckman for the captain loophole do I upgrade to a playing ruckman or cop a donut
Option is to either do a straight swap of Leuy out for someone, or you could try and engineer a RUC/FWD swing with someone like Bellchambers or Lycett.
Upgrade Tom Lamb?
Geez, Barron, we'll have to give you a new nickname – Slick!
Meaning efficient, professional, smart, smooth, masterly, sharp, deft, well-organised, adroit and all the other adjectives.
Very clear and concise summation that I can't find a weakness with.
No wonder Jock erected, I mean elected, to especially praise this submissive.
Keep em coming, Slick!
Thanks for the kind comments, Mitch!
thoughts on tom lamb to lonie or mcgrath?
like for like, jimmy, with no upside. I'd keep him for a bit longer and wait to see if he gets more games. He is due to get cash if he plays.
Also look at Ciaran Byrne (Named for blues this week) or Nathan Krakouer (Named for Port this week). Both seriously talented rookies. If you have Kane Lambert, might be trade him out before Lamb as he is out for 6-8 weeks. (Shoulder stuffed). Lamb could return at any time as he has no reported injury.
Should I give Lamb the flick? Seeing that he hasn't even been named as an emergency has made me a bit worried.
What are everyone's thoughts on Mcarthy? As I'm considering bringing him in but haven't seen him play yet
Nathan Krakour nice and cheap and starting this week, Tom lamb will be fighting for his spot with the likes of darling and kennedy so its a risk.
Im waiting to see if Krakouer performs well, then in the next 2 weeks upgrade Lamb to Krakouer.
I'd wait until krak gets named for his third game before trading him in for lamb. I'm happy to hold lamb for now and use him to loophole Lonie and Clark
Yea thanks for the advice guys, i think I might hold for this round
That's the move Dognino. Lamb or Lambert won't be losing value not playing, so if you have cover you can wait a fortnight to see what Krark's JS and performance are looking like.
Footy Fanatic, Sam Kekovich would not approve of you ditching Lamb!
McCarthy is fast shaping as the Giants no 2 fwd behind Cameron. He also had a stint in the ruck when Tomlinson went off, but I doubt that will continue now they brought Phillips in. He is good for an average of about 70ish maybe more if you're lucky. Should hit 400k sometime prior to the byes but no more than that.
This week I am looking at multiple trades and I am in need of some help – Obviously G. Ablett has to go but its the other ones I'm not sure about.
First Set – G. Ablett > R. Sloane + B. Goodes > K. McIntosh (I have J.Hamling sitting on my bench in the Backline)
Second Set – G. Ablett > C. Judd + P. Cripps > D. Rich OR J. Hamling > K. McIntosh
Please Help ME!!! Thanks 🙂
GAJ to Sloane & Goodes to McIntosh mate. I personally don't cannot see Judd as a keeper so it'll cost you 2 trades overall.
Although this will be no surprise as im sure 90+% of those who have GAJ will be swapping him straight to Sloane.
I see Shiel as a potential Elite Premium and a keeper especially now that GAJ is out, I can see him averaging 110 for the season so his price should hit $600k by the time the bye rounds come around.
Just a query if you like Judd what's keeping you away from Shiel, he costs only $22,000 more then Judd?
First set mate. Cripps still has value in the mids.
First set. If you didn't start with Judd there's not point trading him in, plus Cripps is named and may still churn out some good $$$.
Brilliant as always, Barron.
Gray VC, Fyfe C. Great minds think alike…although am considering Swanny as a wild card VC.
Thanks Throtts.
Great minds do, but I can understand the appeal of Swan this week.
Lamb -> Hogan
Lumumbra -> Higgins?
I only have 7k in the bank, but really want to make the first trade.
I also have Goodes who I wouldn't mind getting rid of, but for who? Jackson Ramsay is the only person under 250k who has played both games and again named. I'm tempted by Whitecross..
Lamb to hogan is good.
Possibly get in mcintosh, oxley or saad and pocket the cash. Higgins wont do a lot more than lubumba
Hey Harry, thanks for the reply! I've already got those three rookies.
I feel having Hogan is essential.. and Lamb not even named on an extended bench/ emergency is a concern.
I can't afford to do a straight swap Lamb to Hogan.
I agree Higgins and Lumumbra are of similar scoring potential.. feel Higgins might slightly outscore him overall?
Lumumbra is mega unpredictable. I also have Newnes and Shaw back in defence who I'm not extremely convinced about
sideways trade to higgins. do not do it. hogan for Lamb spot on. what other problems dp you have.
I could also go..
Goodes -> Whitecross or Ramsay to get Hogan in.. Ramsay has scored 66 his first two games, looks like his JS is good.
Lam to Hogan a MUST
However Lumumba to Higgins is a waist of a trade mate. That's pure sideways trading and Lumumba is doing fine as his Average is 82 after two games, higgins has a Average of 94.
Thanks for the pointers, yeah I've decided trading Lumumbra out is a waste.
To get the extra cash for Lamb -> Hogan, I'm going Goodes to Whitecross. It's a risk whether Whitecross plays this week or gets the vest, but I think he will eventually fit into the 22, or get enough games to increase in price. I can cover him as all the rest of my defenders are guaranteed to play. Also pockets me 50k for future upgrades.
Cripps to nvb or Rich or should I hold?
If he's not named I'd likely go to Rich.
Agree – hold. He has another week before his price change
Tomb Lamb not even on the emergency….. That's weird!
Still gotta earn his stripes obviously.
I have Harbrow in defence and the more I look at my options my Gut keeps telling me McDonald over Docherty, think I'll be pulling the trigger on that. Melbourne have played two ordinary sides and McDonald has gone BANG BANG my theroy is as they play better teams one would presume the ball will spend allot more in Melbourne's defence so on that alone he could score quite a bit providing he is consistent.
I like McDonald more so then Docherty.
McDonald is an interesting one, showed some good form at times last year and Docherty still has Walker to come back too.
Looking at the stats I would say Laird and Docherty are more likely to maintain their scoring than McDonald. He and Rance have managed high points off small disposal numbers but high disposal efficiency which just cannot be sustained in the long term. Look deeper before picking your defender.
That is a 100% no brainer Dean, Sam Locherty Loch LOCK. 90% of the preseason this year and only did 10% last year. Huge score R1, then copped a head knock R2, went just ok and still pumped out a 95. Expect him to average 95-100 and finish a top 8 av def this year. The defensive fwd attention will always go to Yarran/Simpson first, so this guy will do as he pleases.
I just wish I could justify getting him in as a D5 this week, but I can't have high scoring rookies like Saad & Kamdyn on the pine (with Oxley/Goodes). For me it's either…
1. Miller to Van Berlo and $100k
2. Cripps to Docherty, Saad swings to mid & Pendles (who's ankle concerns me) to Sloane/JPK & $50k
3. Cripps to The Bont & Pendles to Sloane/JPK & $40k
Came up with a solution that eliminates my only 2 failing rookies and means NVB is the only one I've missed with a pure guns and rookies strategy. Happy with that..
Goodes, Miller OUT
Docherty C Byrne in (Saad to mids)
Cripps to Krak?
Any other options? Krak could be a one and done sub, so I'd like to wait a fortnight before bringing him in.
I was thinking Cripps to NVB but that a sideways trade and don't usually like doing them…
Yea, I'm not normally a fan either.
what do people think, re cripps to nathan van berlo
Cripps is named, hold him, see what he does this week.
Barron what are your thoughts re Cripps to NVB
Not a fan TBH. Cripps is named and they reckon they'll be giving the kids a go, so hopefully that means he spends a good chunk of the game in the middle.
I don't understand why you guys consider Cripps to NVB as a sideways trade, I totally understand if your saying someone like Lumumba to Higgins, sure that's a sideways trade.
But Cripps to NVB is not a sideways trade by any means when you consider the cash generation to be made. Cripps after 1 game scored a disappointing 53 so his current B/E is +18 as opposed to NVB -59 and $70k production cash increase.
Barron id love your feed back on this mate: Wouldn't you consider trading Cripps to NVB a corrective trade, rather then a sideways trade?
I mean NVB price from $215k is projected to rise above $450k by round 10 I just don't understand some can consider this a sideways trade. Granted NVB may not reach $450k by round 10 but one would presume his price should at least reach $400k by round 10.
Cheers
What's to say Cripps won't reach the same as NVB , everyone's basing his output on 1 game, forgetting he averaged about 100 in the NAB. If he didn't get named, then yeah , it would probly be wise to move him on, but if he's playing, I think it's worth holding , I know he won't hit nab numbers, but I think he will average close enough to NVB to be considered a waste of a trade.
Who’s to say that Cripps won’t get there either? If you have no other problem areas in your team, then go nuts. If you do, just hold. Not the most essential of trades
I'm with you Deano. "what's to say" Cripps doesn't do this, "what's to say" Cripps doesn't do that…NVB has runs on the board. Wait another week to see how Cripps goes means you miss the $. It's the smart, safe move; it's the only move.
Prime example……Oxley scored 31 in Rd1 and was subbed off…..a worse performance than Cripps. Smashes out a 116 in Rd2, now everyone wants him in defence. Don’t panic with Cripps. Your season wonbe defined by getting Van Berlo in…..
dyson Heppell or Dion Prestia
I think Heppell has been doing really good for not playing a pre-season game, but with Ablett gone you'd think Prestia will need to be the #1 man at the Suns now. It's a coin toss for sure.
do you think with gary gone that prestia can cop the tag
He might, he had guys like Carrazzo and Weller tag him last year once Ablett went down.
Heppell
I'm putting the VC on Tex in case he goes berserk against Melbourne with the C on Fyfe.
It'll likely be raining in Adelaide on Saturday, so he could struggle in the wet, but if the forward press works again against Melbourne then the ball could find it's way in the Crows forward line for quite a while.
Given I traded out Blakely this week, my only loophole option is O'brien in the ruck. So it will have to be Swan as VC into Fyfe this round.
Few people look to be going for Swan this week. Could pay off bigtime!
Rank 904th in the land…. Great result, that's the highest I have ever been since starting about 6 or 7 years ago…. I'm bloody stoked lads, I don't know if I can stay up there for long. Thanks to you Jock and the rest of the community, appreciate all the help and advice everyone has given me! Cheers boys!
Great work, Dee! Hope you can keep doing even better from here.
Thanks champ… All the best for the rest of the season BVC! Great work mate…
Is bringing in Lonie/Mcrath worth a trade for Lambert?
Or should i trade Goodes up to a premium as i have $$ Thinking Brodie Smith?
Or Hold?
Tough one, Bruds. I'm getting rid of Goodes myself, but I reckon even with Lambert missing you can probably hold him for now and see how Krak goes maybe.
I'm also looking to get Smith. Didn't go for him this week because concussed players usually stink it up in their first game back.
I've downgraded/corrective traded this week, lots of cash in the bank. Rd 4, BANG BANG Sloan and (probably) Smith.
Upgrade Goodes to premo
whats with nthis spoonerism team theyre talking about on the radio?
Arry Gablett
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Harmichael Kunt
Rock Jeynolds
Heater Pigginbotham
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Hey Community,
Thoughts on my trade this week,
P Cripps out and in Jack Lonie via substitution with Lambert who moves into the midfield. I was thinking of getting rid of Deledio but really I'm just wasting a trade knowing that I'll probably get him back in. Missed out on going straight from Cripps to Van Berlo by $500 so is it a sensible alternative going to Lonie? Is McGrath from Brisbane a better forward line option?
Cheers,
James
Not big on the Cripps to Lonnie move, it's likely not to work out any better from you and waste a trade.
If I don't trade Lambert then I will score a zero in my forward line as Deledio is out and Lamb hasn't been named. Got any suggestions?
Cheers
Also only have $3,700 in bank so can't go Lambert to Krakour either
Hmm, that's a pickle then. You may be forced to do the Cripps/Lonnie swap just to field a full side.
Lamb to Lonie or McGrath is a straight swap. If Lonie is not sub (which I don't think he will be) I would probably go him.
I'd trade Delidio out and not get him back in. We knew in the off season he had a bad Achilles but we thought he'd be okay, then in his first game he's subbed and misses the next 2 (maybe more) weeks. Can't see him being top6 forward. If you don't have Swan that's who I trade into, if not Buddy.
Lids to Bont? Subbed out 3rd qtr and misses two games? Something not right there
also thoughts on offloading boak and then goodes to laird
I'd be keeping Boak personally. GOtta back in the premo picks.
I don't trust players that wear number one.
Unless you consider Laird more of a keeper than Boak, I wouldn't do it. Definitely avoid if using Laird as a stepping stone, cos it's trades burnt and less premos in your squad. Boaks schedule picks up in a couple of weeks…
Who do I trade Goodes to if I already have Mcintosh, Saad and Oxley??
you could hold goodes and have a look at a whitecross over the coming few weeks.
I have the same problem. I have 144k in the bank.
upgrade him perhaps?
Brown if you just want a predictable low scored season bench keeper with great JS. Otherwise i think you'll have to hold out for new rookies or look to upgrade.
Whitecross will play this week and everyone will be getting him in next week
Or the week after.
Gray averages under 90 v North so I’ll have Lewis as vc into Fyfe. With Krakouer I think it’s best to wait till he has 3 games then he’ll be good value as a dpp cheap downgrade.
Yep, wait for Krak and see how he's looking.
Which rookies to field?
Sheed, Cripps, vandenberg, Heeney, Ellis Yolmen,
PICK 2
I'm thinking E-Y and Cripps, but then Heeney might score well vs GWS?
Heeney and CEY….
Heeney against GWS and CEY against Melbourne…..
I field rookies based on how strong their opposition is. Then just want for the announcements re: sub vests and adjust accordingly.
Too hard to predict them this early.
TRADE 1: Ablett OUT, Sloane IN.
TRADE 2: Cripps/Cockatoo OUT, Van Berlo IN.
1st one is good, but if Cripps is playing then I'd be saving the trade.
Get rid of Cocky.
What is a better trade: Goodes > Oxley or Cripps > NVB. No bench cover in defence as Goddard is D8.
Since you've got no bench cover you could go Goodes/Oxley, but I'm not sure how well Ox will score every week.
Struggled with this one too. Now that Cripps is named in the 22 I think Goodes to Oxley. Just.
Are there any other rookies in defence apart from oxley,saad and mcyntosh?
Jake Kelly just got upgraded, but his JS is iffy atm.
Ciaran Byrne (Carlton) Def/Fwd $123,900
Harris Andrews (Brisbane) Def $117,300
Jake Kelly (Adelaide) Def $123,900
All 3 named to make their debut this week.
Whitecross has been named. Big chance of playing.
If you've got no cover how about Goddard to Oxley?
There's a few defensive rookies named this week along with Kelly there's Byrne from Carlton and Webb from Bulldogs.
I have managed to grab all the rookies. I do however have Lamb in the fwds & Cripps in the mids.
Is it wasting trades to go:
Cripps to NVB
Lamb to J McGrath
Thoughts community
Cripps is named, so I wouldn't be looking to move him out yet.
Cheers Barron appreciate the input. I don't like sideway trades but NVB is likely to go to probably 400k+ Not sure if cripps has that in him. Decision time over the coming few nights.
I'm doing Cripps to Van Berlo so I can't knock that one, I don't like option 2 though…..McGrath just not doing enough to justify that one. Hold that trade you have Tarrant & Krakouer playing this week (much better scoring potential than McGrath) see how they go after 2 games, if good and Lambs still not named pull the trigger.
GAJ TO JPK + 150k OR BONT + 310k??
JPK. Paying the extra for a proven premium is worth it IMO.
We will find out how good the Bont is this week against the Hawks
JPK
Thanks guys JPK it is can work out a way to get Bont in after if he keeps flying
jpk.
Griffen to Sloane, or Michael Johnson to Rance and save my $$$
Neither yet.
okay cheers mate
Moving Gaz to JPK.
Happy with rookie's other than not having V.B.
Worth a trade T.Miller out to get V.B in?
Pro's and Cons please Barron
Potential points on play and cash generation VS using a trade, basically.
Thanks Barron.
Back on the topic, great bonus having Fyfe playing last game Will have the C on him for sure
Hey Barron, Great work as always!
Jake Kelly has been upgraded but didn't do much in the NAB.
Any insights from the Crow's Nest that would make him worth a look?
Thanks, MC.
He'll be replacing Cheney, so he'll be looking to play that same sort of role as a medium sized defender. His defensive skills look to be AFL standard, but he's still a bit fumbly/panicky with the ball (a lot of youngsters are though). Has been told he needed to still work on the offensive side of his game after spending all of last year in the SANFL, but they see a lot of potential in him. I don't think his output will be super high yet and if Cheney is just a couple of week injury he could be back in the magoos pretty quick.
Wow. That's such an indepth response. Thanks! Not too tempting to run with young Kelly… Looks like i'll be keeping Kolodjashnij for another week then…
You can get in early on Whitecross. He looks like playing this week
Thanks for the suggestion Derek. Given Whitecross' injury history… I'll definitely be waiting til he gets through the first 2 games. I don't need anyone on the field, but if i'm cashing in, I don't want to have to downgrade Kolo to a donut. He gets a pardon for this week.
Who do we think has better job security out of McGrath and Lonie?
Cheers
Lonie
boys what do u reckon beams to bont through bont in forward line plan on keeping him and goodes to smith
why would you trade Beams out?
Has anything changed from why you started with Beams? His price change doesn't matter if you keep him all season. Is there another way to get Bont in if you really want him?
What to do with Boak?? I went with him at the start as a POD and thinking he would be a Lewis but it appears to have backfired. Should I trade?
If you have to get rid of him, do it now. If not, Port have a better draw after Rd5. He’ll score well after that for sure
Great upgrade option in byes for us that dont have him.
slone vs JPK vs lewis
thoughts much appreciated community
Comes down to personal preference really. Should all be 115+ average for the year
Agree. I have gone JPK next will be Pendles and Sloan depending on Pendles injury
Newton or Cripps?
Leaning towards keeping Cripps
Cripps could make you more money, just one week late. Carlton need more bodies in the midfield so I wouldn't be surprised to see him do better from here on. I personally wouldn't spend the trade especially with Cripps being named. I'd be more tempted by Van Berlo if you don't have him.
Brilliant Read
…… I may go JPK after that
Great article Baz like always! H.Bennell must of had a incredible game against Geelong sometime if his highest score was 254 at Simonds Stadium, similar to the great Gary Ablett Jr.
Quick question, which of these two players should I bring in for Goodes and Cripps?
Rich and any rookie (less than $150000)
OR
Bont and Krakouer
*I have a few DPP to switch players around so I can get any rookie I want
Thoughts would be great thanks community
Cripps named on the ground in centre so will play.
No point wasting a trade there.
Goodes needs to go, so no secret on which rooks are hot property ala Saad, Kmac, Ox, CEY, AVB, Heen, NVB…
Thoughts on Brad Ebert, had two super games and a POD. Nobody is mentioning him and I see more value in him than Griffin
Can't see Ebert averaging the 110 you need for a keeper. Burning trades on sideways move. If you don't want Grifffin – best to try find a way to get him to a clear top 8 mid…. easier said than done maybe!
Need guidance community – are people trading out Kane lambert? With him out I've got no bench cover in my forward line. Should I bring in Jayden McGrath or Jack Lonie? (Already have Salem, hogan, Clark)
Leaning towards McGrath, although having Lonie works out better in terms of bye structures.
Yeah McGrath just….
Lambert out 6-8 weeks – that's an out for me in favour of NVB. Only downside is I've lost my M/F swing. Could have retained it by moving Gray, Bont or Goddard into the mids and moving Heeney to bench, and picking up a FWD or then doing a F/D swing on H Goddard for a DEF (exchange Ibbo for Rance).
I have two trading options in mind for this week (and thinking ahead to round 5 given some interesting inclusions for this round)
Option 1: R3: Minson to Bont (via TBC); Cripps to NVB // R5: Miller to Krak; Goodes to WhiteX // $100-150k in bank
OR
Option 2: R3: Goodes to DEF rookie (Kelly); Miller to NVB // R5: Lambert to Krak // $20k in the bank
*both options get me to 12 solid rookies by r5 (subject to injury and form)
Option 1
Pros – more points, more $, more certainty on rookies output, keep lambert loophole, slightly more certainty on keepers (Bont as top 9 fwd vs Minson as top3 ruck)
Cons – lose ruck cover for 3 weeks at least, extra trade, less data on the Bont, another trade or loss of points if TBC goes down
Option 2
Pros – maintain ruck cover, less trades, more data on trade-in keepers
Cons – less points, less $, uncertainty on rookies (Cripps, DEF rookie), lose lambert loophole after R5, slightly less certainty on keepers
Overall, I think I will go for option 1 as the game is ultimately about points and trades are there to make you cash which makes you points. It is the more risky option but I think it is calculated and I will have cash in the bank as a contingency plan. Also, checked last year's stats and the Bont averaged 86 in 7 matches against top 8 teams so I don't think he will drop off as much as some think. He is a better player this year and likely to be a top 9 fwd.
That's my reasoning and plans for the next few rounds … Of course a LTI this week could see my plans redrawn but I think it should be ok … Am I on the right track?
Just to clarify, that 7 game average did not include a sub affected score of 14 against essendon
I'm with you…. Can see Bont as top 10 FWD, but don't see Minson as Top 3 Ruck.
If you're comfortable going without ruck cover, then more $$ and more points seems to make sense for Option 1.
agree
no ruck cover = donuts. at least 6 a year. its started with luen this week- and wouldnt be surprised to see TBC rested in the next couple.
Trade proposals
Ablett > Pendles/Sloan
Cripps > Van Berlo
Thoughts?
do it
Option 1 – GAJ > Sloane, Wells > Shiel/Bont/Wallis/NVB
Option 2 – GAJ > Sloane, Lamb > McGrath (Lamb is my only rookie not on the bubble other than Cripps)
Option 2 will make me more cash and leave $149k in the kitty to get a mid to a premo next week or week after once their prices increase
G’day SC Community. I have four trade options this week and can only make two. Which of the options should I go with.
1) Malcevski – Smith/Shaw
2) Ablett – Sloane
3) Z Clarke – Nic Nat
4) Miller (GC) – Vandenberg
Any thoughts/advice greatly appreciated.
1. No sideways trades
2. Great Trade
3. Yes
4. No sideways trades unless donut or LTI
Thanks Crowls. I thought Malcevski trade was premimum to premium and Malcevski scheduled to drop $61k while Clarke scheduled to drop $53k and Ablett about the same the next time he plays.
3 & 4.
Save no.2 for next week, get Vandenberg in. You picked Malceski from the start, gotta hold and ride it out
I'm going gaz to Sloan and miller to nvb.
Holding Goodes and Cripps for at least one more week aslo holding lambert till kraks is on the bubble.
Everyone trading Cripps this week will most likely regret it, don't be a sheep!
Spot on…..everyone wanted to jump off Oxley after Rd1 as well….a week is a long time in footy
Vand, Newton or Cripps on field? Which one do you recon will score the most?
Also have CEy, Heeney and Miller
Cheers
Bonza stuff BVC.
Sloane VC into Fyfe C for mine.
Gonna hold Lambert in mid for a week or two with a few new rooks poppin their head up.
Also allows me to to emerg loop Cripps and still bring in Heeney if Cripps plays poor.
Great stuff Barron!
danger or sloane for the VC and fyfe for back up. Lucky i still have tom lamb hes my capt!