The Rookie Scout: Round 9
It almost feels like the season has started anew for us in fantasy football in terms of rookies.
We’re moving out an old batch and we have a nice helping of fresh rookies being served up to us. For every Callum Mills or Mitch Brown we move out we’ve got a Danny MacPherson or Ben Keays coming in and we’ve already heard the news that Rhys Mathieson will be debuting this week for the Brisbane Lions.
We’ve also had some returns via the lower leagues, with Michael Apeness and Caleb Marchbank both returning from injuries to play in the WAFL and NEAFL respectively last week, both of whom could be future rookie options we look at later in the year.
And the good news continues with a MASSIVE 6 CoachKings games on offer this week, which means there will be plenty of rookie options to pick up for your sides this week.
HUGE WEEKEND OF COACHKINGS KICKS OFF SOON! CONTESTS HERE
MIDFIELDERS
Callum Mills
SC Price: $320,700 | AF Price: $314,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,900 Featured CoachKings Contest: Friday, Hawthorn VS Sydney Round 8 Stats: 17 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 59 SCPoints, 59 AFPoints, 53 CKPointsIt’s time to move the young fella out if you haven’t already. He’s just dropped 15K in SC and now has another high BE of 95. His ownership percentage has fallen to just 25.2% and it looks like plenty of people are moving him out this week, with 31% of trades involving Mills being downgrades to Jacob Hopper and 26.6% downgrading to Darcy McPherson. I’d go for McPherson this week myself, who’ll gain you an extra 91K and is on the bubble, while downgrading to Hopper can wait another week.
Clayton Oliver
SC Price: $294,100 | AF Price: $321,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,400 Featured CoachKings Contest: Sunday, Melbourne VS Brisbane Round 8 Stats: 15 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 1 goal, 49 SCPoints, 65 AFPoints, 52 CKPoints12 of his 15 disposals were handballs, which is what hurt his SC scores a tad this week and saw him lose $800. He also won less contested ball than usual too, prior to last week he has averaged just over half of his possessions being contested, but was down to just 4 contested possessions last week, or 26.6%, so half as many as usual. That’s probably to be expected since he played more across the wing than centre. His BE is 43 this week though, so he’s capable of beating that and has Brisbane this week, so he should be good for another week at least.
Christian Petracca
SC Price: $184,300 | AF Price: $288,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,400 Featured CoachKings Contest: Sunday, Melbourne VS Brisbane Round 8 Stats: 20 disposals, 4 marks, 7 inside 50’s, 4 clearances, 2 tackles, 1 goal, 61 SCPoints, 78 AFPointsPetracca has only played 3 games, but is already proving his worth to the Demons, currently ranking 6th for Inside 50’s per game at 5.6 per (the only players to average over 6 this year are Dangerfield, Franklin and JPK) and 8th for Goal Assists per game at 1.3 per. He only scored the 61 SCPoints last week, but he did have 4 clangers in there too. His BE is -38 this week, so nothing to worry about for him. He’s currently looking like a nice guy to plug in to your last MID or FWD spot on field and he’s also looking like a very good pick for CoachKings this week, team him up with Clayton Oliver and get two blokes in the midfield who are capable of putting up a good score for only $10,800.
Josh Smith
SC Price: $227,400 | AF Price: $276,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,400 Featured CoachKings Contest: Saturday, Collingwood VS Carlton Round 8 Stats: 19 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 83 SCPoints, 61 AFPoints, 69 CKPointsA bounce back game for Smith, who scored 49 a fortnight ago, a game that most people would have brought him in for. The Pies have a tough couple of weeks coming up, with games against Geelong and the Western Bulldogs on offer, so I might hesitate to start him, but his BE is 3, so he should still earn some cash.
Darcy Parish
SC Price: $331,800 | AF Price: $355,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,200 Featured CoachKings Contest: Sunday, St Kilda VS Essendon Round 8 Stats: 24 disposals, 6 marks, 1 tackle, 3 inside 50’s, 5 clearances, 79 SCPoints, 80 AFPoints, 78 CKPointsHaving Round 7 off looked to do the trick for Parish, who pumped out his highest score in SC since Round 4. He only gained $700 for Round 8, but has a BE of 53 this week, which should see him keep for a few more weeks. Upcoming games against St Kilda, Richmond and Fremantle present an opportunity for him to score some decent points. After that it’s Hawthorn, GWS and West Coast in Perth. So that may be your jumping off point if you want to keep him for a bit longer. Great price for his potential output in CoachKings
FORWARDS
Connor Menadue
SC Price: $227,400 | AF Price: $242,000 | CoachKings Price: $3,700 Round 8 Stats: 13 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 33 SCPoints, 46 AFPointsWell, I suppose the good news is that Menadue has a low BE of just 48, the bad news is that he’s probably going to struggle to reach that if his current form holds, with a 5 round average of just 46 SCPoints. There’s not really a lot that can be done about that though, we know what we’re gonna get with him.
Sam Kerridge
SC Price: $368,700 | AF Price: $423,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,800 Featured CoachKings Contest: Saturday, North Melbourne VS Carlton Round 8 Stats: 15 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles, 67 SCPoints, 62 AFPoints, 54 CKPointsCarlton had a good win last week, but Kerridge never really got heavily involved in the action, recording his lowest disposal count for the year. He’s playing North Melbourne this week, a team he has a decent history against (hauls of 6 and 4 goals in his two games VS the Roos) and a BE of 70 means he should keep for another week. It’s probably getting close to the point where we think about upgrading him though.
Ben Kennedy
SC Price: $334,100 | AF Price: $350,000 | CoachKings Price: $6,400 Featured CoachKings Contest: Sunday, Melbourne VS Brisbane Round 8 Stats: 18 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 2 goals, 77 SCPoints, 86 AFPoints, 93 CKPointsKennedy has started having a bigger impact in front of goals over the past fortnight, which not surprisingly, has seen his fantasy footy scores look more impressive as well. He has averaged 83 SCPoints over the past two weeks, after averaging 59 between Round 3-6, a period where he only kicked 1 goal. His BE is 32 this week, so he should be good for at least another 20-30K, but he’s in the same position as Sammy Kerridge, if you still have him you’ll need to think about what you’re going to do with him soon. His form recently has probably been good enough to consider him for CoachKings, but I’d take Oliver and Petracca first.
Tom Papley
SC Price: $286,000 | AF Price: $310,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,500 Featured CoachKings Contest: Friday, Hawthorn VS Sydney Round 8 Stats: 5 disposals, 5 tackles, 1 goal, 29 SCPoints, 36 AFPoints, 24 CKPointsIf there’s one thing we’ve learnt about Papley it’s that when he doesn’t get involved in a game he REALLY doesn’t get involved, producing his second game of 5 disposals for the year, both of which he scored under 30 SCPoints. He still managed to rise $5,000 in price in SC after that score, but it has bumped his BE up to 56 for this week. That poor score is going to be in his rolling average for another fortnight, so a score in the 50’s will push his BE up to the 80’s next week. Not a lot to be gained from keeping him, so he’s one you should look to be moving out.
Mitch McGovern
SC Price: $266,100 | AF Price: $270,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,900 Featured CoachKings Contest: Saturday, Adelaide VS Gold Coast (SA Venues ONLY) Round 8 Stats: 11 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 2 goals, 68 SCPoints, 63 AFPoints, 68 CKPointsMcGovern had a decent game against the Cats, kicking a pair of goals, but he’s shown us so far this year that he’s not going to be a huge possession winner and doesn’t (yet) have super high scoring potential in fantasy football. His BE is 45 this week, he should score more than that against a depleted Gold Coast side this week, but has had 3 games under that this year. So probably not much to be gained from keeping him this week, but he could hold for another fortnight if you have bigger priorities.
Lincoln McCarthy
SC Price: $269,300 | AF Price: $238,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,400 Round 8 Stats: N/AMcCarthy has been injury prone throughout his short career, and the injury bug has struck again, with a hip-flexor injury looking to keep him out of the Collingwood match. It’s not expected to keep him out for long, but Geelong has shown that they can be cautious with McCarthy. He still has that huge BE if 101 hanging over his head, but is still owned by 10.1% of all SC teams. If you have him, look at moving him on, but since he’s missing a week he doesn’t become an immediate priority.
DEFENDERS
Matthew Dea
SC Price: $304,400 | AF Price: $316,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,600 Featured CoachKings Contest: Sunday, St Kilda VS Essendon Round 8 Stats: 19 disposals, 8 marks, 1 tackle, 88 SCPoints, 74 AFPoints, 116 CK PointsDea has been back to his best in SC the past fortnight with scores of 79 and 88. His BE is a very achievable 14, so he has at least another fortnight in him and his price could rise to the $330-$350Krange if he has a couple of more decent games, and the Bombers do have some easier opponents coming up, with games against St Kilda, Richmond and Fremantle. Will make a great DEF pick in CoachKings this week.
Marcus Adams
SC Price: $349,700 | AF Price: $324,000 | CoachKings Price: $8,400 Round 8 Stats: N/AAdams looks like he’ll be missing another week and with a BE of 68 he’s definitely one you can look to move on this week.
Darcy Byrne-Jones
SC Price: $326,500 | AF Price: $286,000 | CoachKings Price: $6,400 Round 8 Stats: 8 disposals, 3 tackles, 31 SCPoints, 32 AFPointsAll it takes is for one bad game to blow a good rookie pick, which is what happened to Byrne-Jones after his poor score against Carlton. His BE is now 63, which is achievable for him, but does put a dent in his immediate earning potential. His average at Adelaide Oval is 88 SCPoints, so a score like that would see his BE rise to 80 odd again for Round 10. Once the dud score (assuming he doesn’t get another one) is out of his 3 round average though his BE should drop down to the 30’s again. So if you can hold him for the next fortnight then do it, but if he has another bad game this week then we’ll need to re-think that position.
Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti
SC Price: $327,300 | AF Price: $309,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,900 Featured CoachKings Contest: Sunday, St Kilda VS Essendon Round 8 Stats: 17 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 70 SCPoints, 63 AFPoints, 77 CKPointsIt’s not hard to see why Bombers fans love this bloke; he’s quickly becoming a favourite of mine too. Much like Dea, he’s had a decent run over the past fortnight, which has seen his BE drop to 34 this week. He’ll hold for now.
RUCKS
Mason Cox
SC Price: $203,300 | AF Price: $222,000 | CoachKings Price: $5,000 Featured CoachKings Contest: Saturday, Collingwood VS Carlton Round 8 Stats: 9 disposals, 3 marks, 11 hitouts, 4 goals, 102 SCPoints, 80 AFPoints, 124 CKPointsA great game in front of goals saw Cox hit his first SC ton of his career, while he also provided some decent backup work in the ruck. He did suffer a hand injury after it was stepped on by a teammate and while that injury will need to be re-assessed you’d think he’d still play this week as he managed to see out the game last week. His BE is -5 this week, so expect plenty more cash from Cox. His game last week will see a lot of people pick him in CoachKings this week.
THE BEST OF THE REST…
Jacob Hopper – Just a lazy 106 SCPoints upon debut for Hopper. He’s 193.8K in SC, so not as cheap as we want, but if he has that kind of scoring potential he’ll make a lot of cash. Keep your eyes on him again this week and consider trading him next week if he has another good game and is named for Round 10.
Mitch Brown – A bad game with just 29 SCPoints last week, but BE is still just 53, but looks like he probably won’t raise much more cash from here. Consider moving him on.
Peter Wright – Was a late withdrawal last week with calf tightness, but is expected to be back this week against Adelaide. Look for him and Lynch to really stretch the Crows defence.
Bailey Williams – Debuted with a score of 60, which isn’t bad for a rookie. Remains to be seen what his JS is like, but he’s DEF/MID eligible, which could come handy if he keeps getting games.
Daniel Currie – Missed last week, but with Tom Nicholls looking like he won’t play due to concussion there’s a chance he could earn a recall, though the Suns might just run with Keegan Brooksby as the sole ruck.
George Hewett – Just 54 SCPoints from Hewett last week and now has a BE of 34, which means he won’t be looking to make much cash if he hits his average, which is 57. Put him on the cull list.
Danny MacPherson – Is averaging 68 SCPoints from his first two games and with the amount of injuries the Suns currently have you’d think his JS would be pretty secure. Bargain price of 102K, reckon most people will pick him up this week.
Mason Redman – Averaging just 41.5 SCPoints from his two games, but with MacPherson scoring more and also being cheaper I’d look to him as my downgrade target this week over Redman.
Ben Crocker – Another player on the bubble, he’s averaged just 47.5 SCPoints in his two games, though did score better against Brisbane last week with 62 SCPoints.
Liam Sumner – Finally busted out a score above 55 with a 71 last week, which earned him a 31K price rise. BE is 3 this week, but better downgrade options available.
Josh Wagner – Wagner’s yo-yoing form continued with a 43 last week. He doesn’t seem to have a good track record of back-to-back quality games; he scored 76 and 86 in Round 4 and 5, but has gone 48, 94, 43 since then. BE is 29, so still life in him yet if you own him.
Tom Ruggles – Has had scores of 74 and 57 in his games since he missed Round 6,
Michael Hartley – Scored 72 last week, which is about his average, but like a lot of Essendon rookies, his time is drawing near. BE of 44.
Ciaran Byrne – Just 49 last week, which has pushed his BE up to 53. Probably near his peak price, but could push up to near 300K if he has a good game or two.
Ben Keays – Scored 76 last week, which has pushed his 3 round average up to 66 and saw his price jump $57K. BE is -36.
Connor Blakely – Had his first price rise, but could only earn 19.6K. Average is 46 and BE is already 11, so it’s not surprise he’s only owned by just 0.8% of teams.
Jayden Short – Just fell short of his average, scoring 47. BE is -2, so still has time on his side.
Kaiden Brand – On the bubble this week, but scoring potential doesn’t look ultra high, with scores of 65 and 52. Still, downgrade otions down back are limited at the moment, so he could be an option this week.
Wayne Milera – Recalled after missing 3 weeks, but could only manage a score of 44 and lost almost $8,000. BE is 52, which he might struggle to reach, but BE will drop down to the 30’s after this week.
Tim Mohr – Made his return to AFL after several knee injuries and scored 46. At his price of $195K we’d probably steer clear from him if that’s his scoring potential.
Aaron Mullet – Has played two games now and is averaging just 55.5 SCPoints. Same as Mohr above, he’s $199K in SC, so probably a no if that’s what he’ll score.
Jack Hiscox – Made his AFL debut last week, but didn’t do a heap with just 7 disposals and 25 SCPoints.
Jade Gresham – Continues to display limited scoring potential, with just the 36 SCPoints last week and an average of just 44.4 SCPoints.
Conor McKenna – Has played 3 games now and is averaging just 43 SCPoints. Not a lot of potential there.
AROUND THE GROUNDS…
Matthew Goodyear – He had 29 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 7 inside 50’s and kicked 0.2 in Collingwoods VFL win over Geelong. Probably not a chance to be recalled with the Pies main side having a big win last week.
Declan Hamilton – 24 disposals, 8 marks, 6 inside 50’s and 4 tackles for Hamilton in the VFL as Footscray defeated Port Melbourne by 19 points.
Kieran Collins – Just 16 disposals, but 6 marks, 3 tackles and 3 rebound 50’s for Collins last weekend. Bulldogs are losing guys down back fast and Adams is still out, so he might have a chance to earn his first AFL game.
Tom Lee – Saints got a sound beating, so Lee could be in the frame for a recall. He had 26 disposals, 5 marks, 6 inside 50’s and 8 rebound 50’s in Sandringhams loss to the Casey Scorpions in the VFL.
Tom Curren – 20 disposals, 1 mark, 3 tackles and 4 inside 50’s for Curren.
Jack Trengove – Continues to rack ‘em up in the VFL, with 29 disposals, 6 tackles, 3 inside 50’s and a goal. 20 of his 29 disposals were handballs, which might hurt his Supercoach potential a tad though.
Liam McBean – 4.2 for McBean in their big win over North Ballarat by 79 points in the VFL. Probably lost his immediate chance for a call-up with Richmond’s win over Sydney last week.
Adam Marcon – 26 disposals, 11 marks, 9 tackles for Marcon on the weekend. Still on the Tigers rookie list however.
Jason Castagna – Back to the VFL for Castagna, who has 21 disposals, 4 marks and 4 tackles.
Teia Miles – Miles was inaccurate in front of goal, kicking 1.4, but still had 28 disposals, 8 marks, 3 inside 50’s and 5 rebound 50’s. Probably wishes he was a bit more accurate with Box Hill going down to Werribee by 2 points.
Will Hams – 24 disposals, 6 marks, 4 tackles, 6 inside 50’s and 1.1 for Hams in the Essendon Bombers VFL sides loss to Coburg.
Sam Grimley – Some accurate goal kicking saw Grimley kick 3.0, along with 10 disposals and 7 marks.
Jesse Palmer – 29 touches, 6 marks and 4 hitouts for Jesse Palmer in the Port Adelaide Magpies loss to Woodsville West-Torrens in the SANFL. Has had a solid few weeks in the SANFL, but doubtful the Power look to him yet.
Dougal Howard – 16 disposals, 8 marks, 4 tackles and 19 hitouts for Howard as he battled former Power teammate Jarred Redden in the ruck. Port will be taking on the Eagles with Nic Nat and Lycett in the ruck, so Howard might be considered if they want more ruck help. Wouldn’t expect it though.
Jackson Nelson – Big game for Nelson with 29 disposals, 7 marks, 6 tackles, 6 inside 50’s and a goal as East Perth enjoyed a massive win, just like their AFL counterparts West Coast, beating Swan Districts 114-23.
Corey Adamson – 27 dispoals, 3 marks, 2 tackles and 3 inside 50’s for Adamson for East Perth in the WAFL.
Brant Colledge – Led East Perth in the goal kicking with 3.0 and also had 13 disposals, 6 marks and 5 tackles.
Darcy Tucker – 19 disposals, 4 marks and 3 rebound 50’s for Darcy Tucker in the Peel Thunders loss to South Fremantle in the WAFL.
Michael Apeness – Made his return from a knee injury a fortnight ago for the Peel Thunder reserves side in the WAFL where he had 34 hitouts and returned to the main Peel Thunder side last week. Only had 6 touches, but kicked 2 goals with 3 kicks, as well as taking 5 marks. Will take time, but I reckon Freo will want to play him.
Sam Collins – 17 disposals, 6 marks, 3 tackles and 5 rebound 50’s for Collins last week.
Billy Evans – Evans had a big game for Brisbane in the NEAFL with 3 goals as well as 24 disposals, 5 marks,7 tackles and 7 inside 50’s. Does have an inflated rookie price of 219K in SC though as he debuted at the backend of 2015 for the Lions.
Jackson Paine – 19 disposals, 6 marks, 3 tackles and 6 rebound 50’s for Paine in Brisbanes NEAFL loss to Sydney Uni. Has only managed to play 12 AFL games in 5 years, so I wouldn’t expect much from him.
Jarrad Jansen – 2 goals for Jansen, with 18 disposals, 2 marks and 7 tackles. Big body on him at 192cm and 94 kgs and with Beams looking like he might sit out for the rest of the year, Jansen could be in line to make his AFL debut, though Mathieson has been given the nod first.
Eric Hipwood – 4 goals for Hipwood, along with 16 disposals, 4 marks and 2 tackles. Was an academy pick for Brisbane this year, taken at pick #14, but it’s debatable if he’s ready for AFL footy or not at this point. Has been spending time in the NEAFL at both ends of the ground.
Jonathan Freeman – Hadn’t been doing much for Brisbane in the NEAFL, kicking 2 goals in his pervious 4 games, but finally broke out a bit, kicking 4 goals. Also had 14 disposals, 5 marks and 4 tackles. Has played a handful of games over the previous 2 seasons, so has an inflated price of 218K in SC.
Nic Newman – 30 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles and a goal for Nic Newman in Sydney’s huge win in the NEAFL as they beat Eastlake 170 to 28.
Toby Nankervis – Big day out in front of goals for Nankervis, kicking 6 goals straight as well as having 18 disposals and 10 marks. He hasn’t looked like anything other than an injury replacement for Tippett or Sinclair at the Swans for the moment, so unless a LTI hits, I wouldn’t expect him to play.
Matthew Kennedy –Kennedy was only second on the UWS Giants disposal list, with Adam Tomlinson racking up 44 for himself. Kennedy ended with 37 disposals, 11 marks, 8 inside 50’s and 4 rebound 50’s and the UWS Giants defeated the Gold Coast 118-47 in the NEAFL.
Jake Barrett – Another high disposal tally for Barrett, with 34 disposals, 8 marks, 2 tackles, 5 inside 50’s and a goal. Tough midfield to break into though.
Caleb Marchbank – Made his return from an ankle injury and had 21 disposals, 5 marks and 4 rebound 50’s. He’s still 215K since he only played the first two games of 2016 and scored 93 in Round 1 to grab everyone’s attention after a quiet NAB Challenge.
Ryan Davis – Gold Coast might be forced to bring him back just to field a side, with more injuries striking the Suns. He had 22 disposals, 5 marks, 11 tackles, 5 inside 50’s and 2 goals against the UWS Giants.
Joshua Schoenfeld – Another who might play just because there’s a need for healthy bodies, he had 18 disposals, 3 marks and 6 tackles for the Suns in the NEAFL.
And that’s it for the Rookie Scout Report this week. So are any of you culling some rookies this week? And will you be looking at upgrades to premo picks or downgrading to new rookies? Let us know in the comments below, or hit us up on Twitter @BarronVonCrow
314 Comments
Micky · 19/05/2016 at 13:08
community,thoughts on these trades
davis to macpherson
and
wells to montagna
is wells worth trading how long is he out for
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 13:19
i reckon davis will get a game this week.
i'm doing the wells to montagna as well.
50_Shades · 19/05/2016 at 18:03
Papley and Mills have nurtured in green pastures and are now now strung up in the midnight meat train (anyone seen that movie, so bad…).
Young lamb Macpherson in and being bottle fed this week.
2nd in will be Docherty or Montagna? Thinking Doc.
One week at a time I know, but thinking Hopper and Priddis next week if they impress. And then I'll come back around to looking at Selwood and Simpson.
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 13:16
i'd love to see Trengove get picked this week.
Don't Blush Baby' · 19/05/2016 at 13:29
Agree,just hope its not for Oliver though, I need him for another week if not 2
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 13:53
Next week would suit me more Derek. I have Matho booked in for my downgrade in 2 weeks
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:50
Me too, Derek. Think they might take a longer term approach with him though, especially with so many guys like Oliver and Petracca playing some really good footy.
MaccasMarvels · 19/05/2016 at 21:49
Hey Barron. Thanks for the time you take each week to write up this article.
Go crows! Think your mob might give the Suns a proper touch up this week.
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 13:39
Awesome as always BVC. A lot of homework in there. Around the grounds is growing at a rapid rate. Keep up the great work. If Brand gets named I'll be looking to him this week
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:50
Thanks Pieman!
azza · 19/05/2016 at 13:42
z.merret may be out with a calf injury
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 13:51
We are all having a battle of the rookies this week
Jess_coach · 19/05/2016 at 16:29
Source regarding Merrett?
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 17:18
Injured at training this morning
LEKD0G · 19/05/2016 at 13:47
You're a genius Barron
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:51
I think the same way about you, Lekka.
50_Shades · 19/05/2016 at 17:55
Well I think you're both bloody legends boys. Cheers for what you do for us fantasy footy tragics.
Phil · 19/05/2016 at 19:29
Hey DOGLEK, how do you go about getting one of those blue bars around your name, I think there was a mistake with mine as it is stuck on grey. xx
Krups · 19/05/2016 at 13:53
My god what very detailed report. Well done Barron your a champ
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:51
Thanks, Krups!
Rick Grimes · 19/05/2016 at 13:53
Monster effort Barron. These write-ups are getting longer by the week. Great information tho, much appreciated.
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:52
Cheers Rick, good luck with dealing with the Supercoach zombies this week!
Steeeve · 19/05/2016 at 14:11
Anyone else left with no DPPs in the mids? And is that a worry at this stage of the year?
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 14:34
I'm not taking D MacP because I would lose the mid/fwd link. Not essential. But look to try to trade your bench rooks to DPP players when the time comes
Steeeve · 19/05/2016 at 14:59
Hopefully that time does come! Horizon looking bare…
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 15:34
I'm interested in B Williams for his DPP next week if he's still playing
Chill · 19/05/2016 at 17:25
agreed pie
Steeeve · 19/05/2016 at 18:00
Not sure about the Williams boy. So much talent to return in that backline.
Bomber56 · 19/05/2016 at 17:33
Been like that for a while and it hurts.
Gord29 · 19/05/2016 at 15:02
Would love the community's thoughts. Thinking off going a double downgrade this week menadue and brown down to McPherson and Brand. Currently in the top 1000 and both theses players would remain on my bench
Boltons Blues · 19/05/2016 at 16:51
if they are on your bench, id go for it, wouldnt start them though (im only starting McPherson cause of Ablett)
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:52
Sounds OK if they're both on your bench. How much money you making from this?
Gord29 · 19/05/2016 at 18:45
Have 258k in the chest already and will have 559k after I can easily paint the fence this week but thinking it might be better to build the war chest for byes as they are only on the bench
Tommo09 · 19/05/2016 at 15:30
Papley and M.Crouch for Pendles and MacPherson???
Hopper probably next week and Mathieson after that
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 15:35
Lock that in ASAP Tommo
Tommo09 · 19/05/2016 at 15:39
Next week Gresham and Kerridge for Hopper and Priddis
Week after: Menadue/Brown/Byrne for Simpson/Gibson/Selwood/Zorko
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 16:12
Don't try & think too far ahead as this game tends to throw shit sandwiches at you. See my below view on Hopper. Like the Priddis heist. I grabbed him last week
Kev · 19/05/2016 at 15:34
Huge effort, bvc. These roundups are a cracking read. I'm finding it hard to get excited about the downgrade options this week, so I think I'll hold if there aren't any selection surprises tonight.
Hooper, Mathieson on my radar
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 15:38
I'd need to see another ton from Hopper to have any arousal Kev. 200k for a rookie this time of year is difficult. I only have one premo spot on spot in the mids. Which will be 50 shades in 2 weeks. He's too expensive to sit on the pine
Kev · 19/05/2016 at 16:03
Good argument, INP. Absolutely agree.
Kerridge should tap out a bit shy of 400k, if Hopper has another strong game he'll become my M9 for the reminder of the year.
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 16:16
M9 cover is the only position I'd consider him for Kev. Late bye does add some appeal. But it stalls the upgrade process. Or you need to get someone 100k cheaper who you will probably later regret. I understand all the regrets in this game now. I've experienced all of them. A premo dropped (thanks Ross) was the last one
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:53
Cheers Kev,
Yea, not massively excited on the options this week, but you gotta take 'em when you can get 'em sometimes.
That almost describes my love life. Yeesh!
Tommo09 · 19/05/2016 at 15:52
Def: Shaw, Docherty, Tippa, DBJ, Brown, Byrne (LAIRD, ADAMS)
Mid: Danger, Hanners, Pendles, Parker, GAJ, Libba, Kennedy, Smith (Gresham, Keays, MacPherson)
Ruck: Goldy, NicNat (Grimley)
Fwd: Martin, Hall, Barlow???, Franklin, Papley, Petracca (WELLS, Menadue)
How many more downgrades to bubble boys do I need to do???
Kev · 19/05/2016 at 16:10
To me, full premium is fielding a team without any first year rookies on the ground. So by my count, you've got 5 to go. Although BK is not M7 material and question marks over Wells
GoHawks · 19/05/2016 at 16:54
You need to move 7 player to be full-premo IMO.
3 down back, 2 in mids & 2 in fwds
You may also need to move Wells depending on his injury.
Lachie · 19/05/2016 at 17:50
4 down back, 2 mid, 1 fwd
Tommo09 · 19/05/2016 at 19:27
How much cash do I need to get there???
@winterjames5 · 19/05/2016 at 16:33
have $934,200k to get in 2 defenders was 2k short of getting in gibson and Savge
Gibson or Savage and then 1 of them with either
-Mcgovern
-SThompson
-Broadbent
-Rampe
-Rich
-Birchall
Chill · 19/05/2016 at 17:23
Gibson and Rich
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 17:44
Grab Gibson now and wait for Mcveigh to go down or to generate some more cash.
Those 6 options I really don't like, if someone held a gun to my head then maybe Birchall.
I suppose Rich may get more mid time without Rocky and beams but I just don't trust him.
50_Shades · 19/05/2016 at 17:49
Careful southern, I've heard Ted's a good shot…
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 18:02
lol
Ryan · 19/05/2016 at 16:49
Bennell out for the year. Bennell, Fyfe, Beams, plus the Essendon premiums. Gonna be some bargains next year potentially….
@BarronVonCrow · 19/05/2016 at 16:54
Tank commander Ross Lyon reporting for duty, sir!
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 17:01
Fyfe Barlow Bennell Pav Dawson injured rested or "dropped". I wonder how many more suspicious accidents may arise in the coming weeks
Wizard of Ertz · 19/05/2016 at 17:39
If Dawson plays we know they are tanking.
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 18:02
maybe Sandi will have the rest of the year off
GoHawks · 19/05/2016 at 16:59
Depends how they handle the Essendon premo's that were suspended this year, they may decide that they assume the price they would have started 2015 at, given the circumstances and number of players.
Lachie · 19/05/2016 at 16:54
Should I double upgrade this week by getting Simpson and Docherty both in. Or is it a must to get Macpherson in. I didn't really rate his performances but he could play most games from here on.
GoHawks · 19/05/2016 at 16:57
Depends on your team balance, but I think MacPherson is a real opportunity to generate cash from the lowest of prices, which makes him hard to pass-up.
50_Shades · 19/05/2016 at 17:51
I agree, you need to have some continuing cash generation for later into the season. Worst case he's a loophole option and a cheap one at that.
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 17:53
McPherson is only $102k. have to get him
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 17:17
Arron Hall is out according to Foxsports
Jack · 19/05/2016 at 17:39
What to do with ROCKLIFF???
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 17:59
North will not have their tagger Ben Jacobs for at least several weeks, this is the bloke that kept Rich to 7 touches and Zaharakis to 12 last week.
Supercoaches with midfielders coming up against Nth in coming weeks are ecstatic 🙂
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 18:00
Not sure why I replied to you with that, was meant as a general comment.
I'd wait for teams to drop Jack then among the carnage figure something out.
gator59 · 19/05/2016 at 17:51
FFS, so many injuries, shit bench cover, this game is rougher than a pair of hessian undies!!
Tommo · 19/05/2016 at 18:00
Is Zach Merrett actually going to be out this week?!?!?!
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 18:07
Not long to wait just pray or drink beer or whatever you do before a large amount of carnage is announced.
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 18:22
Did some damage to his calf this morning. Word is he will be named but may be a late out
Tommo · 19/05/2016 at 19:25
Starting on field, does that mean he can still be a late out?
MaccasMarvels · 19/05/2016 at 22:02
Yep. If he's a late out when the final teams are named 90 mins before the game, Essendon must use an emergency or cop a fine from the AFL.
Powerage · 19/05/2016 at 18:21
Hall is out !
Kevdog · 19/05/2016 at 18:21
Here is my team
DEF: Shaw, Simpson, KKolo, DBJ, Hartley, Adams (Brown, Broad)
MID: Danger, Hanners, Jelwood, Ablett, Shiel, Steven, Libba, Keays (Smith, Hewett, Davis)
RUC: Gawn, Martin (Currie)
FWD: Dusty, Hall, Barlow, Kerridge, Petracca, Wells (Tippa, Papley)
I have 20 trades left. What do I do ? Is Macpherson a must get this week ?
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 18:32
i wouldn't say a must have just a good downgrade option. with hall and wells not playing and maybe barlow you should look to upgrade as you will have a lot of rookies on the field
Powerage · 19/05/2016 at 18:23
Merritt is OK
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 18:28
Dawson picked ahead of Barlow!
hedski · 19/05/2016 at 18:30
Ross = scdevil
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 18:32
Davis gets a game, that means i've got 22 who can play. woohoo.
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 18:35
what do we do with barlow…
[email protected]! · 19/05/2016 at 18:45
Do what anyone would do with a steamy noxious turd – flush him down the dunny!
Clearly Rossy already has as Freo are all about blooding the youth, getting as high a draft pick as possible and having a p1ss easy draw in 2016. Having Barlow win you contested footy obviously would stuff all that up.
Andy · 19/05/2016 at 18:46
*p1ss easy draw in 2017
Kev · 19/05/2016 at 18:45
There's gotta be a RossLyon FC that is 200k in the SC rankings
Dave · 19/05/2016 at 18:30
That is out of control surely not
Tommo · 19/05/2016 at 18:33
Ablett and Hall both out, Barlow overlooked.
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 18:36
There is somthing going on at freo I think Ross caught Barlow in bed with his wife and is punishing him because he has a bigger……. Personality :/
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 18:39
In:
Gray
Davis
Weitering
Greene
Out:
Crouch brothers
Hall
Ablett
Also Barlow and Wells are not playing again
Tommo · 19/05/2016 at 19:19
Greene no certainty to play, named on an extended bench. It is likely though
Teams Weekly · 19/05/2016 at 18:41
Hall and Gaz out, Beams out, Daniel Rioli out, Cotchin in, ZAC DAWSON MAKES HIS RETURN, weitering in, both crouch's out, ryan davis in, lyons in,
Ins: Cotchin, Weitering, R Davis, J Lyons, Greene, R Gray, Currie, P Wright, C Rioli, JP Kennedy, Rohan,
Outs: Hall, Ablett, Beams, D Rioli, B crouch, M crouch, Ruggles, Papley, Towers, Hiscox
Debuts: K Collins (123k def)
Extended Bench: Mathison (123k mid), Hipwood (160k def), Janson (123k mid)
Essendon V Saints not named as of yet
Teams Weekly · 19/05/2016 at 18:42
Ignore top part, just cleaned it up underneath
marcus · 19/05/2016 at 18:44
is wells out? it doesn't say he is
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 18:52
he didn't play last week
marcus · 19/05/2016 at 19:07
sorry haha
BCHawks · 19/05/2016 at 18:45
Will be coping my first donut this weekend in defence. This has been a horrible year luckily everyone is in the same boat. Hopefully the Carnage will end this weekend.
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 18:46
Relevant ins and outs
Out
D.Rioli
Papley
Hall
Ablett
Barlow
Wells
Ruggles
C. Ellis
In
K.Collins
Dawson
C. Riloi
JPK
Greene (Ext)
O. McDonald (Ext)
Keays (Ext)
Mathias (Ext)
Weitering
Lyons
Brand
MacPherson
Hopper (Ext)
Teams not announced for Saints and Bombers.
I expect all the players ont he extended bench to play bar O.McDonald
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 18:47
In
Gray
Davis
Out
Crouch Brothers
Vinny · 19/05/2016 at 18:58
Haha I love that Dawson is a "relevant in"
Ross L. · 19/05/2016 at 20:34
🙂
Southern s · 19/05/2016 at 20:36
You're probably spooning him right now Ross.
bUCKET__ · 19/05/2016 at 18:52
Community, I have 3.4mil sitting on my bench this week. Hold me plz
CoachDamo · 19/05/2016 at 18:57
I know the feeling. Hopefully your luck will change soon!
Keithy · 19/05/2016 at 19:05
Haha, only 3.1mil for me. Now where is my bat and ball?
Vinny · 19/05/2016 at 18:55
Wait so are people trading or holding Barlow? Because I can if I want do both but i'm not sure, on what???
CoachDamo · 19/05/2016 at 18:58
I'm holding but only because I have other issues to deal with first.
MaccasMarvels · 19/05/2016 at 22:07
I'm struggling to be content with that 515K on my forward bench. Zac Merrett looked a good trade until the whisper that he did something to his leg. Dusty is only slighty more expensive than Barlow.
Sideways, but for the fact Barlow's not getting picked………. dunno……. Fark!!!!!!!!
What's your gut telling you Vinny???
Vinny · 19/05/2016 at 22:14
Well currently in rank 450 (highest ever) and I feel keeping or trading Barlow will determine whether I stay around these rankings or drop into the thousands.
My gut feeling, is to keep Barlow, however with wells out aswell, one must go, and at the moment they are inseparable. Like how do we know that if or when Barlow comes back he'll be able to perform. Or whether wells will play again for the year. It's very tricky. My trades this week right now is out McCarthy – in McPherson and out Kerridge in Priddis. If you want my reasoning for this trade just ask.
But for this moment in time, Barlow is staying, only just.
Central · 19/05/2016 at 22:32
vinny how are you going to do those trades? McCarthy a fwd / McPherson mid
Vinny · 20/05/2016 at 07:28
Swap McCarthy via DPP with Menadue in mid.
Kev · 19/05/2016 at 18:57
Absolute bloody torture this week! My forward line reads: Dusty, Kerridge, BK, MMcG, Menadue, Petracca.
Brilliant…
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 19:00
hopefully Dusty scores you 450 to cover the kids lol
Cam_H · 19/05/2016 at 19:08
Kev … 'Snap'! Identical to mine!
I've got no doughnuts at this point, but on the other hand zero bench cover.
Monty · 19/05/2016 at 19:33
You lucky lucky [email protected] some of us dream of having 6 fit fwds.
Personally, I'm getting pretty sick of bye practice
Average Joe · 19/05/2016 at 18:58
Brad Crouch is easily my worst pick of the year
Andrew · 19/05/2016 at 19:12
Lots of us got burned with that one.
cashcows · 19/05/2016 at 19:03
Trade barlow or wells?
Got smashed last week and I'll have another donut if I don't punt one.
Average Joe · 19/05/2016 at 19:06
Hard to split the two, might be better off just trading both of them…
Nah I would say trade wells, he is more likely to miss games through injury and at least barlow is available.
cashcows · 19/05/2016 at 19:21
But if he can't get a game at home off the back of 30? 40? possessions in the twos, when can he get a game?
Leeds17 · 19/05/2016 at 19:29
I'm going to hold on Wells for one week just to see where he's sitting injury wise, Barlow is going to go from my team can't keep a fit and healthy 512K on the pine it just doesn't make sense, could come back next week but what would his role be anyway? back to that forward role so kids can play in the middle?
@winterjames5 · 19/05/2016 at 19:06
okay community my trade plans have drastically changed so now for me to not cop a 0 i need to trade wells and i only have 531k and need to get a mid so who should i get
Shuey
Bontempeli
Curnow
guthrie
Steven
Mmurphy
Lewis
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 19:07
I would take the 0 rather than bring those players in
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 19:10
Lewis is worth a look
Andrew · 19/05/2016 at 19:10
Can you afford Mitchell? Do you have Priddis?
Cam_H · 19/05/2016 at 19:15
Maybe downgrade to Darcy MacPherson (bubble) or Jacob Hopper (promising), or if you really need a DPP consider Ben Crocker (Mid-Fwd).
I take it that Leigh Montagna isn't on your 'shopping list' as a top six Forward?
@winterjames5 · 19/05/2016 at 19:18
sorry i should've added i have montagna and priddis
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 19:30
Ah yeh either one of them is a great choice.
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 19:37
none of them.
i'm going montagna this week, Priddis next.
Roger · 19/05/2016 at 19:09
I've been thinking community. I know wells is out and a lot of people are considering upgrading him to a premium mid/fwd. but given the trades, wouldn't it be wise to hold wells if you have the bench cover and try to upgrade rookies or downgrade cash cows to rookies on the bubble for more cash.
I know all these injuries are annoying (I have laird, wells, Ablett, hall) and have to put players like cox/short, smith, brown on the ground, but isn't it more better long term to bite the bullet and hold these players until they come back and just play the rookies because not only will keeping the premiums keep you with extra premiums but it will more importantly save trades for the end of the year when players are being rested more and injuries happen over the long season and of course, finals.
If you have a player whose out for weeks like houli or Fyfe then I agree about trading but I feel players who are out for 1-3 need to be kept.
Swans2012 · 19/05/2016 at 19:26
I'm normally all for a quick sideways of injury prone wells type players but I think your right, this year is shaping up as…..testing to say the least…. I'm holding wells for now, looks keeper/ f7 at worst.
Kev · 19/05/2016 at 19:29
A voice of calm on the carnage. I agree with you Roger, I can field a "team" this week, zero donuts, but no bench cover. Giving consideration to raising the white flag this week and holding my trades, not thrilled with the downgrade options. Looks like the Lions have started their tanking early this year and will have some kids coming through
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 19:32
Wells is a interesting dilemma. i started him as a cash cow and always though of him as that. He is close to max and he should go fairly soon, the fact he is injured means he is culled a bit earlier than first thought. people who may have burnt a few trades and have less than 20 left, might have to consider what you are saying and hold Wells longer and maybe even consider him as a keeper.
plus norfs easy games are over, can't see Wells scoring like he has.
Swans2012 · 19/05/2016 at 19:11
8 bench spots
6 read – laird, rocky, Ablett, wells, barlow, hall
Other two are non playing loopholers, it's not meant to be like this in round nine….
But I'm staying firm this week and holding them all, menapoo – macpherson and brown to goldy or priddis via dpps.
It's not going to be pretty, but the team building must continue….. No sideways, yet
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 19:25
yeah swans, tough year. you know better than most to hold those trades, it will only get worse and people with trades left at the end will come home strong. no sideways.
DDJ · 19/05/2016 at 19:14
Help community, what do I do with brad crouch and Barlow? I hate having to play too many rookies on field because of blokes like these.
So far I'm going papley > macpherson and brown > docherty however I'm considering crouch > macpherson and Barlow > docherty instead, thoughts?
Mongrel punt · 19/05/2016 at 19:20
I have the same problem. With hall wells Adams and Laird out.
I have traded Barlow to Zorko. B.Crouch to Montagna
Any opinions appreciated
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 19:32
I did have Paps to Docherty( through Brown swing) and Mills to Macpherson, but Ive changed now not going to trade Mills If hes Playing at this stage playing players are valuable lol.
My new Trade is
Paps to MacPherson and Wells to Montagna.
Gotta say though about time they dropped Paps makes it much easier to F…k him off
Vinny · 19/05/2016 at 19:16
So much for wanting to trade Mitch Brown out this week.
marcus · 19/05/2016 at 19:22
have to play him on field again hopefully its his good week this week
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 19:37
I said never again and here i am playing brown again. the way this years going i may as well put the C on him haha
Boltons Blues · 19/05/2016 at 19:19
Laird Ablett Wells Hall, i think thats better then most teams but still not good in round 9!!!! ROUND 9!!!!!
Luviboy1 · 19/05/2016 at 19:23
Stuck this week community. With Hall and Wells out Im forced to play (heaven forbid) Menadue on field. Here is my team:
DEF: Shaw, Simpson, Bartel, AMT, Brown, DBJ, (Laird, Adams)
MID: Danger, Pendles, Ward, Libba, Gray, Smith, Keays, Hewett, (Gaz, Hall, Wells)
RUCK: Gawn, Goldy, (Loersch)
FWD: Zorko, Kerridge, BenKen, Wingard, Menadue, Petracca, (Barlow, Wyatt)
With 21 trades and 50k, Ive flirted with going Hewett -> MacPherson and one of Wingard/Barlow -> one of Montagna/Martin/Z.Merrett.
-Dawson being picked over Barlow gives me doubts about keeping Barlow, but never been a huge fan of sideways trading so Barlow may stay.
-Wingard is the one who sticks out here, underperformed for so long now, but Ive stuck with him for so long, so should I continue to hold?
I could just downgrade Hewett/Barlow to MacPherson and bank a bit of cash, but this would force me to have only 1 premo FWD. Any suggestions guys?
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 19:24
Another round of scaping the bottom of the barrel with rookies playing onfield because of the many key "outs". Barlow, Hall (Anyone have any idea the severity of his supposed "shoulder" complaint?), Ablett, Dayne Beams, Matty Boyd, and the popularly selected spud Brad Crouch.
I have decided to bite the bullet and trade out both Wells and Barlow. Wells has gotten "injuries" written all over him and Barlow now appears to be Ross Lyon's punching bag. Thats a million bucks of uncertainty right there. Therefore, its Barlow to Gibson via DPP and Wells to Priddis.Very bye friendly also. BANG BANG!! Ahhhhhhh Welcome.
Sorry Darcy Mac, despite being a top bubble boy, there is no room for you. With Mathieson, Hipwood, Hopper coming through in coming week(s) I reckon I can afford to pull these two trades this week.
Cheers
marcus · 19/05/2016 at 19:25
trade wells or barlow to zorko or trade houli to Docherty and cop menapoos 30 points
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 19:31
Wells to Zorko and Houli to Docherty in a heartbeat. Love it. Who knows, menaturd might squeeze out a 60 for you this week.
Cheers
marcus · 19/05/2016 at 19:49
sorry mate I can only do either one not both
Don · 19/05/2016 at 21:37
Houli to Zorko
marcus · 20/05/2016 at 08:14
i cant
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 19:29
Ablett, Hall, Harlow, Wells, laird, Adams all warming the pine this week.
Hartely, DBJ, Byrne, Petracca, AMT, Smith, Keays and MacPherson all on field
One emergency Mitch Brown.
This is madness people 🙂
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 19:29
Barlow*
Bobby Singh · 19/05/2016 at 20:12
It's quite depressing indeed…
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 20:47
Exact same pine warmers.
I have Smith or Keays as my only playing emergency, with Brown on-field.
Need some good rookie performances.
Leeds17 · 19/05/2016 at 19:30
Can't say SC is boring, Menadue and Brown on the field again this week!
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 19:34
same, plus gresham and Davis and mills and McGovern……….. and Wingard
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 19:36
Its like riding the "razor's edge" every week at the moment. A desperate scramble to avoid donuts…..I hope the SC gods are in a better mood during the byes. If not, we will ALL be seriously screwed. LOL
Jess_coach · 19/05/2016 at 19:42
Sortof feel lucky with only ablett, hall, wells and adams out
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:14
I had Matt Crouch too but was always trading him this week to MacPherson, I also have Laird though.
I'm thinking of reversing my Menadue trade and ditching Wells but nah, holding him.
Cam_H · 20/05/2016 at 00:26
I did M. Crouch to MacPherson also.
B. Smith is skating on thin ice.
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 20:19
Yeah, that is a really good position to be in at this point. Gazza, Adams and Hall are likely to be back next week. Not too sure on Wells. I reckon his injury curse has struck again.
You might be able to sit tight trade wise this week unless you are really keen on Darcy Mac. Hopper and Mathieson are now in contention to be very nice bubble boys as well.
TRIGGER HAPPY · 19/05/2016 at 20:54
Reckon there has gotta b a few donuts this week across the board.
B4 trades:
Def bench = houli, adams, laird and Ruggles * thanks for that one cats)
Mid: Ablett, Dunkley,
Fwd: paps, wells, hall.
Had $3.3M last week on the bench. Incredibly may have beaten that this week! Let's check.
Yep we have a winner $3.5M!
Seriously? What do you do?
Shags · 19/05/2016 at 19:31
My bench this week Adams, Laird, Ablett, Barlow, Rockcliff, Hall,Wells & Chol should I move any of them to have any chance this week as I've almost conceded defeat before the round begins.
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 19:36
Maybe Wells as it's his achilles that stopped him from playing last year.
poloko48 · 19/05/2016 at 19:32
Thining double downgrade this week to take advantage of rookie price rises:
OUT MBrown IN Brand
OUT Barlow IN MacPherson
Leaves me with 17 trades $852K for double upgrade to premo next week. Then I sit tight for the byes.
DEF: Heater, Bartel (MID), DBJ, Hartley, Wagner, Brand (Laird, Ruggles)
MID: Hanners, Jelwood, Parker, Ward, Wines, Priddis, Libba, JSmith (Davis, Keays, MacPherson)
RUC: Gawn, Goldy (MKing (FWD))
FWD: Buddy, Tippett (RUC), Kerridge (MID), AMT (DEF), Petracca (MID), Hall (MID) (Wells (MID), DRioli)
Will cop a donut this week in the forwards as I don't want to get rid of Wells just yet.
Thoughts?
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 19:45
Hi Poloko,
You are very light on trades at this point mate. If you use two trades next week for your 2 upgrades, it will leave you with only 15 trades. That is the bare minimum amount you need going into round 13. As such, you will have two full rounds where you will need to sit tight to pull back your trade ratio. But, perhaps you can sit tight next week, if a few guys come back, then upgrade the following week. Or do 1 upgrade next week, and one the week after.
I still have 19 after this week, which I feel is 1-2 below where I should be at this point. Just did a double upgrade this week and might only trade once now over the next fortnight. (To secure a bubble rookie)
Good luck mate.
Mac · 19/05/2016 at 19:35
What does Barlow need to do? Bloody Ross Lyon. Gives Dawson a gig over him.
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 19:40
It's called tanking
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 19:58
It's called Lyon's BS youth policy. Even that is BS as he has named Pavlich. This is AKA know as tanking.
Barlow deserves his spot in that side. PERIOD. Yes, he had a slow start to the year, but hit 2 tonnes in his last 2 before being dropped. He ran riot for Peel Thunder last weekend collecting 40 odd disposals. Now that Stephen Hill is out with an abductor issue, he is still not selected. Seriously AND yet Lyon plays spuds like Sheridan, Dawson, and Taberner over Barlow.
What a joke. And I am not even a Freo supporter!
Roscoe's days at Freo are numbered I reckon. The players have lost confidence in him, and this non Barlow selection will not help his cause. You are an idiot Lyon.
If you read my post, feel free to reply.
Ross L. · 19/05/2016 at 20:01
You little prick you don't know how tough this job is, I can't win a game without Fyfe and Sandi and they are frickin gone, don't you understand I built a list of nobodies based around two players to win a premiership now gimme a break.
I'm gonna tank till Nat comes back then I'll show you bastards hahahahaha.
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 20:24
LOL Hey Ross, it's 6.20 pm on Thursday evening. Final training session before the Tigers mate. Stop looking at your phone and arguing with me. Train the boys mate!!
Disgruntled coach · 19/05/2016 at 22:18
What The Actual F#@%! Ross!?
I've never been so angry. At least do a Rocket and pretend your entire team are injured. How can you omit one of the best players you have!!?
I'll hold for now on the presumption you're not a total moron and are just teaching the bloke some sort of lesson. Not happy Ross.
Caaaarnage!
Banga · 19/05/2016 at 19:35
Is it worth bringing in Brand this week? I am worried that if i take Macpherson this week, i won't be able to downgrade Brown, Hartley, Tippa over the coming weeks. So i was thinking
Option 1: Brown/Mckenzie for Brand
Option 2: Kerridge for Macpherson
Tough decision! Both trades have their ups and downs. Please leave you opinion
Jess_coach · 19/05/2016 at 19:41
Im getting brand. Looks to be cemented in the team for now. Good bench loophole option for this week
Hazey · 19/05/2016 at 19:53
One option is to consider keeping someone like Tippa all year? He should keep getting games and just having warm bodies at the pointy end of the season on the bench can be like gold!
I reckon I'll upgrade Brown and Hartley to premo's and keep Adams and Tippa on the bench unless an outstanding rookie defender with great job security comes up.
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:11
Warm bodies are hard to come by, at this rate my whole team will be not playing in the byes.
Top supercoach scores in the league will be about 1500.
Ron · 19/05/2016 at 19:40
$248K 23 Trades
Def: Shaw, Rich, Seedsman, D Byrne-Jones, Tippa, Brown, Adams, Weitering
Mid: Ablett, Danger, Priddis, R Gray, Hannebury, Libba, Petracca, Hewett, Smith, Davis, Oliver
Ruc: Gawn, Natanui, Grimley
Fwd: D Martin, A Hall, Zorko, Wells, Kerridge, Barlow, Kennedy, Menadue
Trade options and advice would be great after teams have been announced?
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 19:51
Menadue via DPP to MacPherson
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 19:41
Well I will start off by saying carnage is an under statement this week…
Shaw, Bartel, Laird, Rich, Smith, DBJ, Hartley, Brown
Dangerfield, Selwood, Parker, Ablett, Wines, Gray, Libba, Smith, Petracca, Kennedy, Menadue,
Gawn, Naitanui, Cox
Martin, Barlow, Hall, Wells, Kerridge, Tippa, Papley, McCarthy
18 trades and 65.7k
My forward line is not looking too good, there are so many outs its crazy. At least Gray is back which is the only positive from the line ups for me. Thinking of holding both Wells and Barlow and trading out Papley and Mccarthy. Could double downgrade to Brand and Macpherson or bring in a premo and macpherson using some dpps. Honestly not sure what to do this week as it is unfortunate I can not afford much this week. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Bobby Singh · 19/05/2016 at 19:42
I need your help community. I'm in a crisis. Do I trade out Ruggles for Collins (solid job secuity?) or take a donut?
marcus · 19/05/2016 at 19:51
take the donut mate its a waste of a trade
Bobby Singh · 19/05/2016 at 19:56
Don't think Ruggles will get much of a chance. He's been omitted twice now.
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 19:58
Has he? People had that thought about him at the beginning, sadly it's coming true.
I'd probably take the donut though Collins has ultra shaky JS.
If you want a defender rookie then Kaiden Brand.
Bobby Singh · 19/05/2016 at 20:06
Brand! Forgot about him, Cheers mate.
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:10
No problems Bob
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:10
No prob bob*
Bobby Singh · 19/05/2016 at 20:12
😀
The Ranger · 19/05/2016 at 19:44
Times are hard when the only good thing I can find about this week is the fact i can still field a team without Menadue in it.
Sit on the pine and zip it Connor, ya never getting a game!
I N Pieman · 19/05/2016 at 19:44
Zero premo Fwds this week. Barlow hall wells all gone. Menadue f5 & no f6. The pain. Savage savage game. Anyway chin up & trade wisely. It's only one week
TRIGGER HAPPY · 19/05/2016 at 21:23
Not sure pieman. Been two weeks so far. Feels like a season.
Absolute carnage.
Joe · 19/05/2016 at 19:48
Might have to sacrifice getting MacPherson in order to avoid copping a doughnut, is it worth it community?
Have gone with two upgrades instead, from Barlow to Gibson via dpp, and Papley to Zorko (suits my bye setup).
This leaves me with Menadue, Adams and Wells on the pine, as well as Brown taking the field this week with 19 trades and 180k left.
Joe · 19/05/2016 at 19:49
Menadue on field actually**
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:09
Seems ok, great trade in players. Not a big fan of missing MacPherson myself.
breakevens · 19/05/2016 at 19:55
Tough week fellas
Team
Defence:
Shaw, Simpson, Bartel, AMT, Byrne-Jones, Hartley (Laird, Ruggles)
Midfield
Danger, Parker, Ward, Dustin, Libba, Priddis, Smith, Keays (Gazza, Davis, Gore)
Ruck
Nic Nat, Gawn (Grimley)
Forward
Dalhaus, Merrett, Kerridge, Petracca, Cox, Adams (Wells, Hall)
Only 100k in the warchest need a bit of help community need to make a trade this week to field 22
PLEASE HELP COMMUNITY
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 20:00
Adams out Martin forward bring in Macpherson
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:08
Yep a good cash making strategy.
breakevens · 19/05/2016 at 20:41
Would but don't really want to have two rookies starting in my midfield
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:06
Wells > Motagna
Welcome!
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 20:10
I guess that works also mostly depends on amount of trades left
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 20:20
Wells to Zorko
Ross L. · 19/05/2016 at 20:40
Only has 100k in the chest 😉
Ross L. · 19/05/2016 at 20:41
I'd go for Dawson personally, cull Barlow if you have him that prick isn't getting a game even if he gets 100 touches.
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 20:24
Delimma avoided.
8yo birthday party, Saturday 2pm-4pm, no getting out of it.
This meant no chance to activate loophole options.
Wells, Hall, Adams, Ablett, Laird, Barlow all on the bench……no loophole options available….bring on the party.
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 20:32
Thought i was looking good before they named teams only had 4 rookies on the ground now Im playing 7 rookies with no cover. The one that annoys me the most is Barlow, what is Ross playing at they drop him and he kills it in the 2nds and still doesn't get selected . No more Freo players for me until Ross is sacked
PS. Is Fyfe actually injured I wonder Ross
Hoot · 19/05/2016 at 20:32
Who is more important this week? (only if you think he will be top 8-10 by end of season)
Zorko
Z Merrett
Priddis
Rance
Trelor
Pendles
Waite
Southern s · 19/05/2016 at 20:38
Priddis
Pendles
Merrett
But I'm going on who is a good purchase this week, Zorko is great but high priced at the moment and could come down after the byes.
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 20:39
Zorko this week, Priddis next week
breakevens · 20/05/2016 at 08:57
Priddis
annoying old lady · 19/05/2016 at 20:35
Well, it was a good year while it lasted. Ranked 313 right now, but I think it's safe to say:
RIP 2016
FIVE of my starting players have gone missing this week. Thanks Boyd, Laird, Gablett, Hall and Wells. Just…….thanks.
On behalf of:
– Papley
– Ruggles
– Nicholls
– Gazza
– Hall
– Laird
– Brad Crouch
– Matt Crouch
– Stephen Hill
– Houli
– Wells
– Higgins
– Kreuzer
– Dayne Beams
– Adams, and
– Matthew Boyd…
sorry.
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 20:56
Gee wiz. You do set high standards…Pretty handy ranking IMO. Worth fighting for.
How high did you get this season?
If I were you, I would just take a chill pill and try and manage the situation as best you can. Other players with a very high rank have probably got very similar challenges. They have the same "POD" players as you.
Rick · 19/05/2016 at 20:37
Enright or Josh Gibson people???
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 20:42
Gibson
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 20:47
Gibson mate. Enright tooth is as long as a walrus.
Tommo · 20/05/2016 at 09:23
Gibbo easily
@winterjames5 · 19/05/2016 at 20:44
okay to clear things my team is
DEF- Shaw, Savage, Enright, LAIRD, Tipungwuti, DBJ (Byrne, Ruggles)
MID- Danger, Hannerbery, Ward, ABLETT, Shiel, Zieball, Priddis, WELLS (Hewett, Davis, Gresham)
RCK- Gawn NicNat ( Lorensch)
FWD- HALL, Dusty, Kerridge, DeGoey, BenKen, Petracca (Menadue, 102k non playing rookie Joel Smith)
HAVE 100K IN THE BANK what should i do
Ross L. · 19/05/2016 at 20:48
Trade Wells to MacPherson, Menadue to Montagna/Zerrett
breakevens · 19/05/2016 at 20:45
Feeling your pain community
Who needs to be culled first
Byrne-Jones
Adams
Hartley
Ruggles
Davis
Wells
Kerridge
AMT
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 20:47
Wells
Tommo · 20/05/2016 at 09:24
Ruggles and Wells
Joel · 19/05/2016 at 20:46
Need ya help fellas
Option 1 Paps and Adams to Brand and Merrett
Option 2 wells and Paps to McPherson and Montagna/Dal
Need to get rid of paps to not cop a doughnut. Can't do any swing action to just get McPherson for Paps. Only 16 trades left after I do these trades.
Cheers
Shags · 19/05/2016 at 20:47
Thinking of getting rid of Barlow and Wells for Zorko then either Delhaus or Priddis, if I chose Priddis I'll lose my DPP, community's thoughts welcome
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 20:50
Zorko & Dahlhaus
SC16 · 19/05/2016 at 20:48
AARON HALL OUT! can't catch a break!
'Don't Blush Baby' · 19/05/2016 at 20:53
yeah, he might be cooked also
Tophawk · 19/05/2016 at 20:58
Another round of scaping the bottom of the barrel with rookies playing onfield because of the many key "outs". Barlow, Hall (Anyone have any idea the severity of his supposed "shoulder" complaint?), Ablett, Dayne Beams, Matty Boyd, and the popularly selected spud Brad Crouch.
'Don't Blush Baby' · 19/05/2016 at 20:59
Why is everyone trading out Wells ? Reports aren't that bad,maybe out this week only – Am I missing something ?
SC16 · 19/05/2016 at 21:01
wells is a keeper! do not get rid of him! should be a top 10 foward
Derek · 19/05/2016 at 21:16
Not a keeper
F7 at best
'Don't Blush Baby' · 19/05/2016 at 21:20
Agree, maybe not a keeper but if he plays in the next 2 weeks he can still generate cash, there's other trade issues elsewhere imo, understand every team is different
SC16 · 19/05/2016 at 22:06
as a north supporter i think he is a keeper! he compares to our best eg: ziebell, swallow, cunnington, nicky dal. also look at his scores so far, except his last game (injury) he has pumped out some really good scores
FootyFanatic · 19/05/2016 at 22:56
He may be amongst that group when fit and firing but he has to stay on the park to be a keeper and I can't see him doing so.
will gates · 19/05/2016 at 22:53
is hall a keeper derek and greene
Derek · 20/05/2016 at 09:34
I think there are 5 Premos on the forward line stand out from the rest.
Delidio, Dusty, Zorko, Dahlhaus, Montagna.
F6/7 can be anyone of 10 players, Hall & Greene would be in that bunch
Shags · 19/05/2016 at 21:04
Archillies
Southern S · 19/05/2016 at 22:42
Because there's so many injuries and his Achilles is possibly a liability going forward. If he's in and out for the rest of the season he's a waste of space.
Leeds17 · 19/05/2016 at 21:08
Pendles or Treloar?
Tommo09 · 19/05/2016 at 21:28
Pendles for me
annoying old lady · 19/05/2016 at 22:56
Pendles
Boltons blues · 19/05/2016 at 21:34
Martin, Kerridge, benken, AMT, petracca, menapoo/cox
Expect a solid 200 out of my forward line this week
Tony · 19/05/2016 at 21:40
Hi community,
Need your thoughts, Gibbs or zorko for the upgrade this week. Like zorko dpp but think Gibbs is on a " breakout " this year.
Or am I mad ?
Tks Tony
JDP · 19/05/2016 at 22:02
ballsy but smart pod to get Gibbs – the blue boys look for & use him. He is in great form
Leeds17 · 20/05/2016 at 08:26
Gibbs didnt do much when they were losing which they'll be back to this week.
Nicholas · 19/05/2016 at 21:42
can someone give me some suggestions for my team up above?
JDP · 19/05/2016 at 21:55
Get rid of Barlow & Papley – Dusty Montang & Dahl all scoring well.
Your mid files is good – get one of the above and see what coin you have left after Paps trade
Don · 19/05/2016 at 21:46
Is boyd too overpriced to jump on next week?
annoying old lady · 19/05/2016 at 23:03
Honestly, no. He's not as cheap as he was, sure, but he's not too expensive either. Ask yourself this:
'Will Boyd be a top 6 defender at years end?'
If the answer is I think so, and you can afford him, then get him! For what it's worth, I think he will be a top 6 defender.
Obviously make sure he fits within your structure and fix your most troublesome lines first, yada yada…
JamiesNinjas13 · 20/05/2016 at 10:33
Too overpriced for a defender I rekn. Even players like Shaw hit <500k mark somewhere during the season in the last couple of years. Look at Laird (490k) when he returns next week or if you're desperate, Doc at 512k is ok to pick this week.
Mitch · 19/05/2016 at 21:51
Who to play on field out of Menadue, Davis and Gresham??
Hazey · 19/05/2016 at 22:09
It's a whole sh*the sandwich of choice right there!
Maybe Gresham?
annoying old lady · 19/05/2016 at 23:08
If using the emergency loophole is out of the question, then I'd take the risk on Davis. That's only my opinion, but I think with Gazza, Hall, Saad, Swallow and Omeara out, someone has to get the footy! Rischitelli and Prestia need someone to pass to!! Seems like better reasons for playing him than any I can think of for Gresham and Menadue!
Tommo · 20/05/2016 at 09:26
Davis. Just came of the back of a 40 touch game. With no Ablett and Hall, he may find the footy.
Hazey · 19/05/2016 at 22:08
Hmmmm…
Paps and Menadue for Montana and McPherson
OR
Menadue and Mills for DANGER and McPherson
Pro's and cons for both. Just wondering if Danger will ever get cheaper or I just bite the bullet and get him in?
Steeeve · 19/05/2016 at 23:01
You need Danger mate.
Dean · 19/05/2016 at 23:02
Danger & MacPherson no brainer just do it, this game is about scoring the most points not getting the cheapest premo player.
annoying old lady · 19/05/2016 at 23:09
Danger and MacPherson.
DANGER AND MACPHERSON!!!
Hazey · 19/05/2016 at 23:16
Thanks for the advice guys. Gives me a little trouser movement seeing Danger in there!
yelad · 19/05/2016 at 22:09
After reading all the comments im going to buy a lottery ticket this week, full team with 2 emergencies
Steeeve · 19/05/2016 at 22:18
Only way to avoid a donut is to trade out Ruggles (has heaps of cash left to make) or Marcus Adams (had planned for him to be my last upgrade, averaging over 80 and should be back soon).
Has to be Adams doesn't it.. doesn't it?
jpk · 19/05/2016 at 22:42
In same boat, im going Adams out as he presents less value and plus Geelong seem to have a rotation policy down back so im sure Ruggles will be back within a few weeks
Steeeve · 19/05/2016 at 23:02
Thinking the same. then have to choose who to cull between wells and Barlow.
HOLLA · 19/05/2016 at 22:19
In desperation to not get a donut ive arsed my boy Ruggles, sorry pal. Barlow…GONE!!!…. and not sorry… Zorko in. Hate the sideways but fark.. id rather dip my plums in the toaster than let my season be raped by Raping Ross the Liar Lyon. What a prick
TRIGGER HAPPY · 19/05/2016 at 22:31
Dont call him ross lyin for nuthin.
Iamme · 19/05/2016 at 22:22
Supercoach Carnage week yet again! I had to trade Rocky for Pridds…just to field a full 22 with Ablett Wells and Barlow all on the bench, I have no other choice…I'm now down to 20 trades and 1 emergency in Brown.
Hawks · 19/05/2016 at 22:24
Seems so wrong that teams are being killed with selection issues, even before those players that are playing have a chance to let us down.
gator59 · 19/05/2016 at 22:49
Nine freckin rookies on the field this week… might go and find the razor blades, hope they're not blunt
MY TWO CENTS · 19/05/2016 at 23:07
I thought i may have made a mistake not starting the popular players like ablett, hall, barlow, fyfe, rocky.
But it seems with the carnage recently that this maybe starting to work in my favour as climbed the ranks last week and hopefully will do so again this week.
Can field a full team this week with most bench rooks also playing.
Getting doc in this week in defence as it needs strengthening but not sure who to trade out?
Team:
Shaw, bartel, gibbo, wilson, dbj, byrne (adams, hartley)
Danger, selwood, hannas, ward, parker, treloar, oliver, benken. (hewett, keays, mcpherson)
Goldy, martin. (Korcheck)
Dusty, merrett, dahl, lynch, stringer, petrecca. (Kerridge, McCarthy)
was thinking of trading mccarthy to a rook – redman? Top 30 pick playing for yhe bombers so shoulx continue to get a game.
Then not sure who to trade out of hartley, wilson, byrne, adams? to go to doc
$150k in the bank and 8 trades used.
What do we reckon? Wilson scored an 88 last round so should continue to go up in price.
Dean · 19/05/2016 at 23:34
Trade what ever forward you like best then Go either DBJ he has a break even of 63 or get rid of Adams for Docherty. I think DBJ can still make his B/E.
Wayno76 · 19/05/2016 at 23:12
Need to play 2 out of 3 of these players
J Short
M Brown
M Cox
Who do I rest on the pine
MY TWO CENTS · 19/05/2016 at 23:18
Are you taking the pi $$?
You have a short, brown cox.
Pure gold! Nice one 🙂
gator59 · 19/05/2016 at 23:20
lucky he does'nt have biggs
gator59 · 19/05/2016 at 23:18
hoping lyon was in that single file wayno was herding
MY TWO CENTS · 19/05/2016 at 23:21
Wayno u taking the pi $$?
You have a short, brown cox!
Pure gold that! Nice one 🙂
HOLLA · 19/05/2016 at 23:50
Pure gold and yes..nice one
Westy · 19/05/2016 at 23:23
Carnage.
$2.9M on the pine.
No donuts.
Docherty in for Adams
Zorko for Wells.
TRIGGER HAPPY · 19/05/2016 at 23:27
Light weight Westy.
$3.5M pine warmers.
Hard to comprehend and its only rd 9.
Westy · 20/05/2016 at 07:05
True that. We're working up to a full premo bench. 😉
Dean · 19/05/2016 at 23:25
Bloody hell I thought last week was carnage. Why bother preparing for the BYE structure with this bull$hit.
MY TEAM
DEF: Rance, Rich, AMT, Hartley, Brown, DBJ (Adams, Laird)
MID: Danger, Hannebery, Pendles, Ward, Libba, Wines, Smith, MacPherson (GAJ, Wells, Dunkley)
RUCK: NicNat, Goldy (Wyatt)
FWD: Motlop, Martin, C Rioli, Cox, Kennedy, Petracca (Hall, Barlow)
I have Adams, Laird, GAJ, Wells, Hall & Barlow all on my bench.
I traded out Menadue to MacPherson & Kerridge to Pendles this week.
I cannot think of any better trades other then these. I strongly contemplated trading out either GAJ & Wells or even both but if they get named next week id be so pi$$ed off.
What are your thoughts community. Do you think their are better options?
Cam_H · 20/05/2016 at 00:20
Can't argue with bringing in Pendlebury or MacPherson given that your bye structure looks pretty sound. These rounds pre-byes are notoriously 'paint-the-fence' rounds, so I think your proposal is both sound and in keeping with protocol. I assume by "their" you mean "there". ;O)
Cliffy · 19/05/2016 at 23:38
Community, I need enlightenment with another week of carnage to come.
My Team:
DEF: Shaw, Simpson, Bartel, AMT, Hartley, DBJ (Houli, Adams)
MID: Danger, Hannebery, Pendles, Ward, Petracca, Libba, Wines, J.Smith (Wells, Hewett, GAJ)
RUCK: Gawn, Martin (Wyatt)
FWD: Hall, Martin, Kerridge, Brown, BenKen, Menadue (Wells, Barlow)
What do I do this week community?
I'm at a total loss with all the spotfires in my team :'(
Cliffy · 19/05/2016 at 23:39
Despite having cover for all areas of the ground which stems the bleeding somewhat.
Cliffy · 19/05/2016 at 23:40
Keeping my chin up though, and that's what this community is about during the toughest times.
gator59 · 19/05/2016 at 23:47
I'm with you brother
50_Shades · 19/05/2016 at 23:53
You're showing wells in mid and fwd bench.
Consider ditching menadue now.
I assume you'll loop hole GAJ so you can check hewitts score on Friday night against one of the rookies.
If you can trade a mid you might be able to move wells to mid bench and bring in a playing forward (i.e. montagna).
Cliffy · 19/05/2016 at 23:55
Sorry mate, that Wells in the Mids should actually be R.Davis 🙂
TRIGGER HAPPY · 19/05/2016 at 23:47
I reckon it is a case of bunkering down like the rest of us and ride it out. At least a lot of teams r in the same boat..
Make the trades that will benefit your team in the long run and settle in as its gonna be ugly.
If not shooting for overall don't get too excited as there is always next week and some good downgrades on the horizon.
Harley · 20/05/2016 at 00:10
Bartel or Gibson? 10k short of getting docherty 🙁
gator59 · 20/05/2016 at 00:16
Gibson
GoldRush · 20/05/2016 at 01:01
Bartel
Sean · 20/05/2016 at 07:44
Bartel
Leeds17 · 20/05/2016 at 07:55
Bartel is a good choice but keep in mind he will miss a game at some stage, Gibbo has already missed a couple
Daniel · 20/05/2016 at 01:48
What are everyone's thoughts on Wells to Wingard this week, as a shark move? Robbie Gray back for Port as well as making 60k off the trade. Wells started at 244k while wingard was 527k, so I'll make money as well as avoid playing Menadue on field this week.
Kev · 20/05/2016 at 08:22
Don't like it. Wingard hasn't come close to showing his 2015 form, even when Gray was in the team
Sean · 20/05/2016 at 07:40
DUSTY OR MONTAGNA?
Same bye, similar price and breakeven. Finding them hard to split. Montagna in 6% of teams and dusty in 40%. Like the POD!
@winterjames5 · 20/05/2016 at 08:05
seems you've answered it for yourself
Derek · 20/05/2016 at 09:26
I think there are 5 Premos on the forward line stand out from the rest.
Delidio, Dusty, Zorko, Dahlhaus, Montagna.
F6/7 can be anyone of 10 players
JamiesNinjas13 · 20/05/2016 at 10:28
Agree with those 5 Derek, as much as I hate KP fwds, maybe one of them will sneak into the top 5. Merret looks a likely top 6 since he manages to score well against the top teams (113avg if you take away his 'stage fright' Anzac day match).
Southern S · 20/05/2016 at 12:24
Merrett has scored well against good and bad teams alike, the 130 last week against North is impressive
JamiesNinjas13 · 20/05/2016 at 12:35
Please don't tempt me Southern, was going to lock in Merret but the cork during training scared me away so I'm going with Leigh 'Tooth Length' Montagna lol
Shake n bake · 20/05/2016 at 09:59
I went Montagna this week nice run home plays 9 teams outside top 8. Low BE will be top 6 fwd come season end.
Alex · 20/05/2016 at 08:13
Pick 2 PRIDDIS/ZORKO/MONTAGNA for WELLS
P.S I have REIWOLDT if that changes anything.
siri · 20/05/2016 at 08:24
Prid and zorks
Nathan · 20/05/2016 at 08:54
Gday community
Quick one
Im left with a few premos on the pine like everyone else and will be copping a 0 unless i trade one
I dont want to trade them but it seems like to only option to keep pace with the leaders
So ive got it down yo barlow or wells
Barlow should be playing
And wells injured
One will turn into merrett as my byes work and his B/E and price is better then dahlhous
Or do i hold off on those fellas and keep to my plans and trade out rookies and take the 0?
Banga · 20/05/2016 at 09:07
Is it bad that i am not bringing in Macpherson this week. I am bringing in Gibbo for Houli and bringing in Kaiden Brand for Mitch Brown. I am concerned that there may not be many rookie defenders coming up. I still have Hartley and DBJ to eventually deal with. I have brought in Smith, Keays Tracca in the past few weeks, so i feel as though it isn't essential to bring in MacPherson.
Am i making the right decision? If i go with Macpherson, it would be downgrading Kerridge, which i reckon will still make money.
TRIGGER HAPPY · 20/05/2016 at 09:30
Yeah I'm passing on macpherson too simply because there r other areas that are a priority that I have to address.
I am bringing in brand for the same reason just not many Def rooks on the horizon and think u gotta grab them when u can as they r sparse.
I figure can trade a fattened rook for Mattheson in the a couple of weeks if i pass on Macpherson this week.
Tommo · 20/05/2016 at 09:32
Yeah, that was definitely my intention in the next few weeks. Seems as though there are quite a few mid rookies coming up, so i can afford to pass on DMac
Southern S · 20/05/2016 at 12:22
Tough call with so many outs in the GCS, I mean if they are playing Davis you know MacP's JS is rock solid, and he's only 100k.
Tommo · 20/05/2016 at 09:14
I would consider myself pretty lucky this week, despite the fact that i have Laird, Ablett and Wells on the pine. So unless something drastic happens, (which i am not ruling out) I should be fielding 22, which sounds like a luxury this week 🙂
Ross · 20/05/2016 at 09:16
Rumor is BARLOW late in this week – so do not trade him out!!!!!
Liam · 20/05/2016 at 09:19
I've lost my faith in you Ross, not sure I can believe you.
Simon · 20/05/2016 at 09:31
Heard same rumour on morning radio…..interesting! Can only hope the SC gods are circling!
Steeeve · 20/05/2016 at 10:08
Let's hope we get some confirmation about this sooner rather than later. AKA before tonight's game. Since it would mean me trading Gibson back out…
JamiesNinjas13 · 20/05/2016 at 10:24
I hope you are right Ross, stop being a flog with the mind games and play him you tanker.
Southern S · 20/05/2016 at 12:21
That's funny because I actually put him on ground in case that happened and set an emergency.
Ross · 20/05/2016 at 14:04
Everyone – it's looking more and more likely Barlow will play. Not 100% confident, but as close to as you can. I called it here first on JR.com.au
Keep Barlow on the ground and make sure you have cover on the bench just in case.
Grahame Lebroy · 20/05/2016 at 10:25
That's a long around the grounds section BVC superb stuff thanks once again
Ross L. · 20/05/2016 at 12:27
Agreed. Always in depth and provides valuable insight for upcoming rookies, which is perfect information just as we are trading for the week.
Southern S · 20/05/2016 at 12:27
Ross back 🙂
Magpies29 · 20/05/2016 at 17:07
Thinking of J. Hopper for Menadue this week, but will leave with 19 trades. thoughts community
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