SuperCoach Significance Report: MEL V CAR
It was an ordinary day to be a Carlton supporter at Casey Fields today..
..but this match was jam-packed with Supercoach 2017 relevance.
Melbourne absolutely dominated Carlton defeating the Blues 17.14.116 to 9.8.62.
We saw a truckload of premium selections running around as well as six rookie priced players. It’s hard to judge players like Hibberd, Murphy and the Carlton rookies, as today was their first game in quite sometime. We can however judge the fact that Carlton has a lot of work to do and Melbourne are going to be pushing for finals with a squad that finally has some depth.
In terms of Supercoach we have a lot to be excited about so let’s get into it and review some key player performances below.
I’ve had a look at some of the more relevant players in this write out but you can check out the Excel sheet reviewing EVERY PLAYER from the game here. (SC Scores to come soon).
*Shoutout to Goal Umpire David “D-Rod” Rodan for a great performance today
Melbourne
Notable absentees: Neville Jetta, Jeff Garlett, Dom Tyson, Jack Watts
Max Gawn $645,000 (RUC)
Had a pretty quiet first half in the ruck. Pushed forward in the second and third quarter where he was able to take some contested marks and kicked 2 goals. By no means played badly and will almost certainly be a top 3 ruckman but I need to see a little more in JLT 3 at that price.
Jordan Lewis $540,600 (MID)
Had a really strong first half but dropped off after that. Still has influence on the game and provides an interesting POD selection. I don’t imagine he’ll make a lot of teams. Prefer his teammate Jack Viney.
Jack Viney $527,200 (MID)
Didn’t have a whole lot of the ball (18 touches) but was able to influence the game at stoppages as well as push forward and hit the scoreboard. I expect him to improve on last years average and he’s probably underpriced. Based on today’s game he’d be a good pick for the risk lovers out there.
Bernie Vince $501,100 (DEF/MID)
Has just gone BANG! If you wanted a defensive lock then I think we’ve found one. Vince played a sweeping defensive role and was able to push into the midfield where he found 22 possessions at 81.8 DE%. He had 4 rebound 50’s as well as 4 inside 50’s. At his price and with the added bonus of being a DPP I’m very aroused.
Michael Hibberd $402,200 (DEF)
Didn’t really have an impact today. Was just easing back into AFL football but I suspect he won’t be worth selecting. He could be a trap for owners this year so we’ll need to watch him in JLT 3.
Clayton Oliver $382,500 (MID)
A breakout contender through and through. Reminded me off Chris Judd or Patrick Cripps the way he stands up in tackles. He’s a big-bodied player who was able to impact the game throughout the day. He had 20 possessions and 6 clearances from stoppages, the Jock Reynolds Magazine has him touted as the next midfield beast and after today I can see it.
Dion Johnstone $117,300 (FWD)
Played less than a half of football and didn’t make the most of his time on the ground. Only had 3 touches and I highly doubt he’ll be getting any games in 2017.
Joel Smith $117,300 (DEF)
A rookie we’ve been keeping an eye on over the preseason. He struggled to find a lot of the ball (mostly due to a lack of forward half possessions from Carlton) but he was very efficient with his 11 disposals. Smith is currently in my defensive structure.
Carlton
Notable absentees: Sam Petrevski-Seton, Patrick Cripps, Nick Graham, Andrew Phillips
Sam Docherty $591,600 (DEF)
One of Carlton’s best players today. He had 23 possessions at 95.7 DE% and was able to push out of defence and play on a wing. Seemed to push up the ground in tandem with Kade Simpson. Won’t let his owners down but it is worth noting that Melbourne were attacking him at stages throughout the game.
Kade Simpson $578,700 (DEF)
Carlton’s best in the first half but dropped off after that (like most of the Blues). I love this man and he’s in my side as we speak, played in defense but like Docherty pushed up to some centre bounces. Simpson is a valid selection that should play 22 games in 2017. Had 22 touches.
Bryce Gibbs $577,200 (MID)
Leading disposal getter on the field. Always seems to play better with Marc Murphy in the team. He had 20 uncontested possessions of his 28 so the return of Cripps should only help him. Will be a nice POD selection for those who go with him.
Marc Murphy $432,500 (MID)
Had a really nice first half and was quiet after that, played in defence for the final term. Still had the 20 possessions and played well at centre clearances, hard to say whether he’s a good selection based off of today’s performance. Still need to watch him in JLT 3 (might get suspended for a love tap on Viney for JLT 2).
Zac Fisher $117,300 (MID)
Had 10 touches in his first game for the Blues. Has a fair bit of work to do to play round 1 but I’ll be keeping an eye on him. Positive signs out of today…watchlist.
Kym Lebois $123,400 (FWD)
Started off with an amazing goal but only had four touches for the day. Will struggle to make the list but if he’s upgraded during the season he might be a cheap downgrade option.
Harry McKay $123,900 (FWD)
Only had 3 touches for the Blues but looks to cover the ground well and applies pressure nicely (got robbed of two great tackles called for in the back). KPP so no relevance in Supercoach but he might be a bubble option later in the year.
Jarrod pickett $123,900 (MID/FWD)
Another Carlton rookie player who didn’t really trouble the stats keepers. Only 5 touches but kicked two nice goals in a row for the Blues. Potential to play some early games in the season although I’m not sure he can score enough. Watchlist.
How did you see it community?
LekDog
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50 Comments
CJudd3Votes · 25/02/2017 at 17:24
Petracca looked like Danger, an absolute weapon all day
LEKD0G · 25/02/2017 at 17:36
was deadly in front of goals
Nathan · 25/02/2017 at 17:26
Still no rookie to put his hand up
LEKD0G · 25/02/2017 at 17:37
They'll show up, first hitout for most of them today
Jason · 25/02/2017 at 17:31
Totally agree with Bernie on the backline!!
He's pushed in front of Taylor Adams…… I still may run with both if TA can prove himself in his last 2 JLTs.
TRIGGER HAPPY · 25/02/2017 at 17:42
Marchbank lek?
Think he deserves a mentioned looked pretty darn good from what I saw.
LEKD0G · 25/02/2017 at 18:18
In the excel sheet
TRIGGER HAPPY · 25/02/2017 at 18:28
Cheers mate
Seb · 25/02/2017 at 17:43
Was in my team, not anymore
Greg · 25/02/2017 at 17:46
Please tell us what you thought of Marchbank lek?
TRIGGER HAPPY · 25/02/2017 at 17:59
Marchbank allowed weita to start forward giving the blues another Avenue up forward didn't look out of place either up there naturally reader of the pill.
But back to marchbank looked composed back there took a couple of nice contested grabs 10 marks in total. 18 posies for the game was definitely one of the blues better players and should be for the season proper.
Excy rookie but if tit's form continues might be worth the extra spend as will play every game and going on today there will be a helluva Lotta pill back there.
Be interesting to see how he scored – my guess 80ish.
Clock Management · 25/02/2017 at 18:24
Not a lot out of the game. Also nice spreadsheet Lek.
Vince I just feel like he is a trap could be wrong though, Viney is an animal nice pod, murphy will be better for the run.
There is no doubt Spencer is playing rd 1. Goodwin wants 2 ruckmen, so Gawn can spend more time forward. I still thing Gawn will be a top 3 ruck choice and therefore will likely be in my team.
Roger · 25/02/2017 at 18:26
Didn't Goodwin say that in a Interview few weeks back?
James · 25/02/2017 at 18:29
Yeah he did, I can't decide how this effects gawns output, It has to have a negative impact doesn't it?
Narcissist · 25/02/2017 at 19:22
I'll be surprised if Spencer plays. Most teams play 2 rucks in pre season with extra 2 spots. He would be a liability playing forward whilst Gawn is rucking
LEKD0G · 25/02/2017 at 18:28
For those asking:
Marchbank played pretty well today, looks really composed down back and will be in the Blues best 18 no worries. Took some nice intercept marks and reads the ball very well. Had 18 touches and 10 marks, was able to push up the ground a little. $236K is a little too much for me.
Clock Management · 25/02/2017 at 18:31
Agree, too pricey, Prefer him to someone like Andrew Mcgrath however.
neil demonsdelight · 25/02/2017 at 18:36
always look forward to leks report but this time mate my boys just to good.Interesting your views on Vince another sight said he was loose and ineffective .Was there and thought him ok but started slow Though Petracca was good mainly played outside mid not good for coaches.Brilliant report Lek as usual going to read the dees bits again go the dees Cheers neil
TRIGGER HAPPY · 25/02/2017 at 18:40
Hulk hogan could be huge for your Dees this year!
Nice ball movement coming from up the ground must be licking his lips.
neil demonsdelight · 25/02/2017 at 19:07
Looks good doesn't he Trig been waiting since 1964 for this Hogan and Weideman could be the new Nietz /Lyon
TRIGGER HAPPY · 25/02/2017 at 19:20
Another commanding performance like that could be Ryder out Hulk in.
LEKD0G · 25/02/2017 at 23:20
Vince played pretty loose but went at over 80% DE, was rebounding out of defence and pushing forward. Looked really good.
wombatsfc · 25/02/2017 at 18:44
Nemo sat out the first half and a bit of the 4th qrtr as well. 10 Touches from his tog is good, excellent distributor in traffic and a long accurate left foot kick and knows how to get the hard ball despite only being 175cm. Shame that he's mid only he could easily make as much $ as Bowes/luggage/Mcgrath before byes. If he gets more time and more disposals in 2 and 3 he's a nice POD bench warmer
Jammin · 25/02/2017 at 18:52
No scores from game yet?
Cripps9 · 25/02/2017 at 18:58
Think Gawns output was negatively affected by strong wind blowing across the ground – very difficult for a very tall guy.
Will be different at Etihad/MCG!
Gawn was on fire second half of last year- very worried by Goodwin's 2 x ruck strategy.
neil demonsdelight · 25/02/2017 at 19:14
See a lot of coaches have Tim Smith in the team reveals.With DEE ruckman on long term injury he could be elevated or would they go like for like and elevate Videovic.thats near enough
TRIGGER HAPPY · 25/02/2017 at 19:16
Think at the moment it is out of the two smiths.
neil demonsdelight · 25/02/2017 at 19:45
excuse the ignorance TRIG THE OTHER ESCAPES ME
hedski · 25/02/2017 at 19:53
Joel def
neil demonsdelight · 25/02/2017 at 20:30
THX HEDSKI shauns boy…lot of Smiths at dees steve shaun norm
neil demonsdelight · 25/02/2017 at 19:43
Derek ZAC has no possies to half time time to put in the Bunnies 22
Derek · 25/02/2017 at 23:25
He looked good in second half though. Went at 100% efficiency.
Prob scored 146 in coachkings
Still might get him cheaper later
Shake n bake · 27/02/2017 at 12:01
Hey Neil will like if you join my league? I can make a spot 4 ya. Let me know I'll give u the no.
mikeg · 25/02/2017 at 20:02
MELBOURNE
Christian Petracca 136
Jesse Hogan 127
Clayton Oliver 103
Jack Viney 102
Jordan Lewis 99
Christian Salem 98
Jake Melksham 98
Bernie Vince 95
Billy Stretch 93
Aaron Vandenberg 84
Angus Brayshaw 79
Nathan Jones 78
Max Gawn 78
Jayden Hunt 67
Oscar McDonald 65
Tom McDonald 61
Michael Hibberd 58
Jay Kennedy-Harris 56
Joel Smith 55
Alex Neal-Bullen 54
Tomas Bugg 49
James Harmes 47
Sam Weideman 40
Jake Spencer 34
Dion Johnstone 13
CARLTON
Matthew Wright 105
Bryce Gibbs 99
Sam Docherty 95
Kade Simpson 90
Dale Thomas 82
Matthew Kreuzer 79
Caleb Marchbank 76
Sam Kerridge 75
Marc Murphy 74
Levi Casboult 72
Charlie Curnow 67
Lachie Plowman 55
Ed Curnow 52
Sam Rowe 51
Jacob Weitering 48
Billie Smedts 45
Rhys Palmer 45
David Cuningham 36
Kym Lebois 32
Jack Silvagni 31
Simon White 28
Zac Fisher 27
Jarrod Pickett 26
Dylan Buckley 23
Harry McKay 15
Daniel Gorringe 3
Meanie of Me · 25/02/2017 at 20:44
Cheers mikeg
Tyruddanaut · 25/02/2017 at 22:14
I want to swap out max gawn but who should I get?
neil demonsdelight · 25/02/2017 at 22:42
why don't believe all you read about Spencer being jn r1 more likely Pederson will help out
Raj · 25/02/2017 at 23:09
Neil you do realize Goodwin has already confirmed Spencer playing Rd 1, He wants fawn forward more to isolate him 1 on 1 against defenders. I can't decide if this significantly impacts his scoring but we shall see.
scott · 26/02/2017 at 04:20
its a concern when we're paying top bucks for the man.
neil demonsdelight · 26/02/2017 at 12:48
great to see u again raj I didn't realise that and don't like it it is the Titan RAJ
Ben · 25/02/2017 at 23:27
For now…
R.Laird B.Vince C.Mills E.Vicker-Willis T.Stewert L.Ryan
EMG F.Watson Z.Guthrie
P.Dangerfield S.Pendlebury J.Kennedy T.Rockliff
T.Mitchell J.Kelly S.Powell-Pepper H.Wigg
EMG J.Pickett D.Lloyed B.Jarman
T.Goldstein B.Grundy
EMG L.Strnadica
J.Macrae C.Wingard T.Miller J.Billings C.Petracca A.Black
EMG B.Eddy D.Houston
Cam · 26/02/2017 at 00:48
I'm sorry ben but that to me isn't a good team. A lot of choices I dont agree with
Randomcliche2 · 26/02/2017 at 02:59
Lots of traps. Mills, Kelly, Billings, MIller (I ran Billings last year), try for a more guns n rookies approach or a least some fallen premos, over trying to pick that many breakouts…
Ronnie · 26/02/2017 at 08:44
How does Murphy play jlt3 if he gets suspended?
Jager Bombs · 26/02/2017 at 10:44
I think he plays and gets suspended in the regular season.
The BONT · 26/02/2017 at 11:55
Hi community
Who would you get in the forward i already have Dalhouse, Ryder, roughy, Black, Gallucci ( Smith, Eddy)
I need one more with $570,000
I am also doing the Sandi trick with ryder so I need some cash leftover
LetsGo · 26/02/2017 at 12:09
St Nick's been looking pretty good so far, also if you don't mind having 2 doggies players in the forward line Macrae is always an option
Tyson · 26/02/2017 at 17:14
Trade out rance and but Bernie straight in?
duuuuuuuuuuuuur · 27/02/2017 at 23:33
Hibberd doesnt play JLT3
Ando · 13/03/2017 at 19:19
Doch or Simpson better to invest in for the year?
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