235 Comments

SnakeWu · 28/03/2017 at 19:48
option 2 if you insist on ditching roo this week
option 1 if you dont mind holding a week and waiting to see if it was just a blip for taranto.

Abel · 28/03/2017 at 23:01
Def 3

J.K · 29/03/2017 at 09:49
I don't have him, but Roo is probably a hold given it could be two weeks? If you are intent on trading, IMHO Gawn is a must, so I would go option 1. You also need to find a way to get Dahl in the fwd line at some point – he obv is not a premo midfielder long term.

Kenny · 29/03/2017 at 13:32
Thanks Snakey, Abel & JK .. Dalh was always going forward .. put him in for there for structure really, a Justin Case option .. allowed me to go strong in defense, pretty deep in the mids and a 2-1-5 forward line.

Shezza · 28/03/2017 at 20:25
Could just be replacing him with another injury waiting to happen knowing Hodgey's track record in that area.

Tommo · 28/03/2017 at 20:32
Yeah it's more of a "look at how clever am I" move than perhaps the most sensible of selections. Hodgey and the Hawks days in the sun are over my friend!

Dan · 28/03/2017 at 21:32
All in forward line otten and kelly???

Youngy · 28/03/2017 at 22:12
Don't trade any yet, its only round 1, they could turn it around.

burnmen · 28/03/2017 at 22:33
They all performed according to their price honestly.

wighty · 29/03/2017 at 18:02
Why even think of trading after 1 round…except perhaps roo. It can only come back and bite you.

Paul · 28/03/2017 at 21:06
Lachie plowman is an absolute must have

burnmen · 28/03/2017 at 22:31
ok

joshy · 28/03/2017 at 23:27
i havnt heard much of him is this his second year or something?

Hawks · 28/03/2017 at 21:09
I would hold 1 week. Simpkin & Hannan could score totally different this week.
Also Hickey was up against Gawn, it can only get easier for him.
Reassess after round 2

cr0magn0n · 28/03/2017 at 21:33
Love the team name!

Youngy · 28/03/2017 at 22:09
Those are both good options personally id be bringing in Dahlhouse if u have not got him as I believe he will be more consistent. But that's just personal preference.

Beezneez · 29/03/2017 at 12:20
Thinking of the same trade but also looking at M. Murphy. Had Oliver Z Jones and Rockliff in my team early last week.but changed to Marchbank O'Meara and Bont to get Roughead at F5. Not too much harm done but wish I'd put Butler on field instead of Pickett. Thinking will wait a week to see what happens. O'Meara may score better – 3points and looked rusty. Definitely want Rockliff back ( maybe crazy but looking at trading for Kelly GWS) after Roughead to Hannan. That's why it will be better to wait a week to consider.

Beezneez · 29/03/2017 at 12:22
PS this was supposed to be a reply to Luke in the next post.

cr0magn0n · 28/03/2017 at 21:37
Chill out man! You're gonna prematurely trade (in your pants)!

Danners · 28/03/2017 at 21:56
One has averaged 90+ once playing in a weaken midfield, the other is in his second season playing in a stacked midfield

burnmen · 28/03/2017 at 22:30
No trades by round 18

Spifflicator · 29/03/2017 at 13:13
Trading Omeara for Oliver is simply trading for the sake of it, Omeara didn't even score badly!

burnmen · 28/03/2017 at 22:29
You can't have everyone, especially if you don't have cash in the bank.

Abel · 28/03/2017 at 23:03
Do it

RobDog · 29/03/2017 at 00:18
Yeah, have all three, but played Pickett on field so he kept me in perspective lol

Steeeve · 29/03/2017 at 09:13
I had him on the pine luckily. Played Taranto and Mountford.
Absolutely packing my dacks that half these rookies will be back in the twos before bringing me any (let alone enough) of that sweet warchest nectar.

Youngy · 28/03/2017 at 22:03
At this stage NO, possibly next week if they score well

burnmen · 28/03/2017 at 22:35
Nobody is a must have after one round. Except Gawn and Danger, but they were must haves since last year.

Kev · 28/03/2017 at 22:48
Butler backing up his 90 will make more cash than those 200k rooks backing up 80's, so I see him as a bigger must have. Hold this week though

Spifflicator · 29/03/2017 at 13:14
not yet

Tophawk · 28/03/2017 at 22:27
Bingo. You nailed it. Past performance does not necessarily mean similar performance in the future.
Remember, round 2 is only about points, not cash. Cash becomes king going into round 3. Save your trades this week, and grab those missing rookies that have backed up from last week.
Unless you have a premo that is crippled and out for 2 weeks+, (Riewoldt) you may want to consider a corrective trade to a similar forward premo this week. If you do not have Franklin and/or JJK (TJ Lynch) at this time, then you may want to pull the trade trigger this week.

Chris · 29/03/2017 at 09:05
Yeah could be the case to trade Roo, but I still have Dahl, Macrae, Nank and Steele up fwd….I'm covered 🙂

Kev · 28/03/2017 at 22:50
Happens every year, Youngy. Suspect most of them are chasing the weekly round prize money

Russ in W.A · 29/03/2017 at 02:17
Those guys or gals either live their whole lives impulsively or have no idea how to go the season distance in Supercoach, they end up being the easybeats in their leagues, or ranking over the 50000 mark.

Webspyda · 29/03/2017 at 00:03
Good thinking. You have a plan trust your gut!
If you listen to the naysayers it will be to late.
No one knows the future and how it will play out.

Chris · 29/03/2017 at 09:13
I think Swallow will be back this week mate….hold him

Lazza · 29/03/2017 at 12:59
As Chris says … Swallow almost certain to play this week. Could have played R1 if the game was on Monday. ….. Hold.

Webspyda · 29/03/2017 at 00:04
TRAAADe
use $ for mid pricers on the rise!!
Fix the failed rookie farce!

Juzzy · 29/03/2017 at 02:07
Agree, Trade.
If you are going for overall rank pick your favourite premo fwd and sleep well.
Otherwise spend the next few weeks sweating in your sleep and having recurring nightmares about Pickett and/or Eddy.

Jack · 29/03/2017 at 00:52
what did Nank do to Kruz? Kreuzer got the better of Nank

johnno2908 · 29/03/2017 at 06:46
He only had 8 touches and scored 114 sc points. Only had 27 hit outs but large amount to advantage I read earlier in the week. Can't find the figures of exactly how many myself? Where does one find this stat?

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 08:54
CD don't let that info public. Need to pay for it.

Borko · 28/03/2017 at 23:13
Long way to go … focus on the positives and make your next move a good one!

Juzzy · 29/03/2017 at 00:13
Chin up Mate.
It's going to take a few weeks at least for the overall rankings to have any real significance.
What happened last week may be the polar opposite this week.
Keep your supercoach joy.

Randomcliche2 · 29/03/2017 at 02:39
Higgo in my head said talk about bell curves zzzzzzzz, an early 1800-2000 score is retrievable, a poor structure less so and and poor temperament is not. Fortunately, the last is the most important for supercoach success and you sound like you have it deep inside, stay strong.
And, when all else fails (5 weeks later) build a round win team with all the KPFs! Enjoy.

Loop · 29/03/2017 at 05:16
Same here but I had Hanna as VC. Really disappointing. I also have Doc and Dahl. Just the wrong combination in Rd 1 and just a bit disappointing with all the rookie scores. I had Butler on the bench and also have Smith. My hope is that Norths rookies improve, surely they have to play them but they looked a bit ordinary and they have a tough draw early.

Holmes_Heroes · 29/03/2017 at 13:25
The person with the best score had no Gawn, Danger, Pendles or Doc. Great team but if your structure is strong you can make up a bad score in round 1.

Juzzy · 29/03/2017 at 01:14
Watch the team sheets closely.
If Hibberd gets dropped (which he might) trade Smith to McGrath. Use Hibberd as your loop.
Better to have a loop who doesn't have a smashed up shoulder and will be missing months.
Another option is to wait one week to see how all this rookie carnage plays out …

Northernsoul74 · 29/03/2017 at 11:40
Well Hibberd isn't injured and Smith is so there's your answer.

Russ in W.A · 29/03/2017 at 01:03
Or……he might only be out for 2 weeks and you'll wish you'd held him.

Juzzy · 29/03/2017 at 01:35
Footy/Saints tragic (sorry Wombat for mentioning the saints) but I am backing 4-6 weeks.
Not a doctor. Purely speculation. From a marketing point of view if your most revered player went down in the first week of the season wouldn't you spin it to keep memberships and attendances on the rise.
I hope he does a Jim Stynes though and gets back this weekend 🙂

Russ in W.A · 29/03/2017 at 01:50
Yeah I love the Saints and Nick but…I'd still wait for his official medical report or tests he has to do over the next week or so, "bone bruising" might not be that bad, technology's pretty good these days for treating injuries with electrical stimulation etc. P.s, he's not in my side, and really, sidewaysing him to Buddy wouldn't be such a bad thing 🙂

Randomcliche2 · 29/03/2017 at 03:00
Since we are poking fun, my favourites are that Toby Greene and Josh Caddy are so high up the exit list. They didn't do much wrong, considering one was first game with club and the other is forward in a team soundly beaten.

Leeds17 · 29/03/2017 at 06:12
Watching Caddy's 50/50 mid-fwd role I'm concerned but you're right he probably wont play much worse than that & still knocked out 73, does look so slow in the black and yellow.

burnmen · 29/03/2017 at 09:29
He looks slow whatever colour he wears.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 08:57
I'm sure most are just tinkering and will reverse

Spifflicator · 29/03/2017 at 13:24
If you watched the game you would know why, TOG 72% Tackles ZERO. Horse has given a great inside mid player, an outside role on the wing and he looks injured to boot. I'm prepared to say he's cooked as top 10 mid.

jimbowan · 29/03/2017 at 17:26
This week will be very interesting, I thought he looked slow and carrying a niggle. If he doesnt ton this week going to be some worried SC coaches (myself included)

wighty · 29/03/2017 at 18:08
sc 101….never trade a gun sideways…mostly just wastes a trade.

NutSack · 29/03/2017 at 03:25
He confused from when they told him he comes from Ma and Pa.

Sana · 30/03/2017 at 13:00
His palents didn't rie, Pyanmar is an ancient and mystical rand, located near heaven and only visible to the trury enrightened, and Monkey and Pigsy.

Seb · 29/03/2017 at 07:47
Think I might have to do the same

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 08:59
If you are going for Rank I think you may have to bite the bullet and trade him. Going for leagues, hold

Booma · 29/03/2017 at 20:00
It's a good theory Trigger unless you want to pick up Nank, in which case you're stuck with having to make an early decision.

burnmen · 29/03/2017 at 10:40
Yeah yeah whatever.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 11:27
you didn't have power pepper to start with?

Northernsoul74 · 29/03/2017 at 11:36
Wow what rookies did he start with?

jez_m · 29/03/2017 at 11:36
Sloane will outscore Powell-Pepper by at least 400 points come seasons end. Don't trade your premiums out after one week.

Randomcliche2 · 29/03/2017 at 18:07
think you missed the font that was written in….'sarcastica'…can be hard to pick up now and then….

burnmen · 29/03/2017 at 10:38
Don't climb out of one trap just to fall in another.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 12:59
You have Wellingham?

Bruno · 29/03/2017 at 16:46
Wat was I thinking hey

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 16:59
At least you don't have Cyril Rioli I'm guessing.

burnmen · 29/03/2017 at 10:40
I like Touk and he was very good late last year. Good value and would take him over players like Wingard or Heeney.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 11:28
if you are trading out NRoo, you should get another premium. the idea is to get closer to full premium, not further away.

Northernsoul74 · 29/03/2017 at 11:35
If trading Roo I can only really see Kennedy or Buddy as viable options.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 11:38
not bad options!

Sam_01 · 29/03/2017 at 12:18
Keen on trading in Kennedy I think he will have a big year
But given out fwd options I think touk could sneak into top 10 Fwds Gold Coast will be a lot more competitive this year aswell I feel! I just don't like the idea of being stuck with these crappy rookies that will make a lack of coin, and going a fwd under 450k let's me potentially fix this, by picking up the higher tier rookies that I can also play on field happily. I'm playing for rank so Roo will be traded so how important is the extra coin for our rookie conundrum!

Captain Risky · 29/03/2017 at 12:40
I'm going Nroo to Miller. I reckon 3-4 weeks out min for Nroo. Miller finished off strong last year. Lots of contested ball, just lacking efficiency last week. tough for him again this week with GWS but after that I think will improve. Likewise hoping he'll sneak into top 10 and presents a bit of value at his price.

Sam_01 · 29/03/2017 at 12:48
Well looking at top 6 we got
Kennedy franklin dahlhaus macrae lynch all in there I'd say but then that last spot for the 6 and then the remaining spot in top 10 could be anybody's … roughy nank touk Greene
Got tarranto Houston Stewart and Hampton on field all potentially scoring me sub 60 For the next few weeks if I don't have the cash

Captain Risky · 29/03/2017 at 15:38
They would be my guesses at the top 10 as well, possibly Steele or Ryder ? although I don't like key position players generally or Greene.
At some stage I will have to pick up 2 out of Buddy, Lynch and Kennedy though.

Lazza · 29/03/2017 at 13:14
Kennedy for mine … has the added distributor in Sam Mitchell … Whilst Buddy is down one with no real replacement for Tom Mitchell…. With SM up field I think JJK will kick more goals this year and crack the 100 average.
But both are likely to be top 6 by year's end … your decision on which to pick might be influenced by the amount of cash you want to bank. $17,600 difference.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 13:33
There is a huge difference between kennedys score when they win and when they lose.
Have a look at WCE upcoming games and think about how many they will win.
There home games, where they can put on a serious score are, Saints, Swans, Fremantle, Dogs, GWS, Cats.
WCE away games look a lot easier.

burnmen · 29/03/2017 at 10:39
Both unlikely to be top positions in their respective lines, waste of trades imo.
Jones possibly worth the risk as he's much cheaper.

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 11:26
Chasing last weeks points never ever works out

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 11:25
It was a high intensity game. And his first real game of AFL, & away from home against a very good side. Should do better against the Suns assuming he's selected. I'm giving him another before making a call

TRIGGER HAPPY · 29/03/2017 at 11:29
I didn't see it either but apparently Adelaide came to play GWS thinking about holding the premiership cup.
My take:
It was a hot day both on the field and temperature so took a lot out of the players esp a first year player adjusting to his first game of AFL
I'm going to give him another shot this week as GWS play the Suns so this might gives us a better idea as to Timmys prospects and SC relevance.
Then make a call

Lazza · 29/03/2017 at 13:17
He looked well off the pace. If they keep hum in the team it may take 3 or 4 weeks for him to settle in with the rhythm of the big boys game.

Danners · 29/03/2017 at 15:09
Wasn't near the ball much, heard from GWS press conference that they're likely to make a few changes. Wouldn't be surprised if he was one of them

Tony · 30/03/2017 at 12:43
Might last a few more weeks at best. Surely he's the out when Coniglio returns.

TRIGGER HAPPY · 29/03/2017 at 11:32
Lots jumping off Treloar as well??
Mind boggling.

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 11:57
622 have kicked him to the curb. Genius

SuperSarah6 · 29/03/2017 at 12:19
Surely they've made a mistake!!

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 12:47
Yeah ruthless and perhaps a little disturbed … sounds like someone I know …

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 13:07
Disturbed is challenging the bye master at his own craft

Daniel · 29/03/2017 at 14:01
Insanity. What were they expecting? The guy put up 108 (Fyfe) and Treloar was thereabouts as well (or will be).

Kyle · 29/03/2017 at 14:28
Just more people chasing points. Happens every year. Seeing hanners greene caddy fyfe treloar all being traded out in massive numbers and the number of people bringing in JJK makes me laugh

Youngy · 29/03/2017 at 16:02
169 Idiots

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 12:37
Normally I would advise against round 2 trades. But that sir is a great solution to your problem. With the rubbish scores the defence rookies coughed up I think you need a D3. And from what I saw of Mitch Hannan he's looking like a must have. Probably just a case of this week or next week.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 12:56
Where do you have Hibberd? Mid or defence?
You might be able to do a straight trade NRoo to adams if you have the right swing set.
Good to hold off on Hannan until named round 3.
What your whole team look like, let's see if you can swing NRoo straight to adams

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 13:19
If you have Hibberd in defence and Parfitt or Pickett in mids…. trade out NRoo, swing Parfitt/Pickett forward and bring in Adams in midfield.
Swing Adams to defence with Hibberd

Dac Zawson · 29/03/2017 at 13:24
Derek you majestic human, your suggestion has worked wonders. I did have Hibberd in defence, meaning the the swing was possible. Now I can see what Hannan produces next week and if a trade from Taranto down to him is the best move.
Thankyou kind sir

TRIGGER HAPPY · 29/03/2017 at 13:29
Gotta luv the double switch

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 17:32
welcom

Rocket · 29/03/2017 at 13:49
I've done something similar: Riewoldt to Hannan, JSmith to Laird.

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 12:05
Let's hope so Jez. There are going to be a lot of nervous Hanners owners Friday night. Rumours have swirled that he might be carrying something but nothing has been confirmed of course. His lack luster JLT form carried over into Rd1 but hopefully his pride kicks in and he flips back to the Hanners we all know.
But if he goes say sub 80 and the other Sydney gun mids ton up panic will run rife and then the temptation to sideways will be massive. Until then you have to keep the faith this round for sure and hope it was just a temporary blip on the radar.

jez_m · 29/03/2017 at 12:08
Spot on. I went with JPK over Hanners thankfully due to his ultra-consistency, but one bad week shouldn't have you hitting the trade button.

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 12:12
I see Heeney might be ready for round 3, something else into the mix to think about.

Spifflicator · 29/03/2017 at 13:29
Dumped him. Looks like a shadow of his former self only 72% TOG and 0 Tackles. Appears injured and did not impact the contest. Will move him on for either Selwood or Heppell (cash generation).

TRIGGER HAPPY · 29/03/2017 at 13:41
Very tempted to trade hannas to Gawn. I went deep in the mids light up fwd, and Ryder R1.
I have SPP at M9.
Gawn trade would bring SPP on the ground at M8 which most teams have anyway, Ryder into Fwd line so relying on 1 less rook up Fwd and Gawn at R1.
I know you r not meant to trade Rd 1 but this is very good structurally I feel. Strengthens the fwd line, Ruck and puts a guy on the ground at M8 who most have there anyway?
Downside besides using a trade?

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 13:53
You would have to commit to that trade early in the piece with the Swans playing Friday night. So you would be absolutely spewing if Big Maxy was a late out on the Sunday with the back soreness he is currently dealing with, especially if Hanners also goes large for the double whammy.
That's one reason I'd hold your horses one more week if you can Trig, even though the prospect of Gawn tearing the Blues a new one on the weekend is extremely appealing. You could feel the wrath of the fantasy gods or it could just go exactly as you plan. So you will either be patting yourself on the back for a job well done come Sunday night or looking for that team delete button!

TRIGGER HAPPY · 29/03/2017 at 14:01
My very thoughts bloody Gawn with a back niggle is a pain.
Will see how Butler goes 2mrw night. If he posts a good score may need two trades Rd 3 to bring in him and hannan.
If that's the case will have to pull the trigger on Hannas Friday.
Don't call me TRIGGER HAPPY for nuthin 🙂
Getting the rooks who are going good to make $ priority.

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 14:43
Excellent point about Butler Trig. If he produces another solid score tomorrow night he will be another one that coaches will need to consider for cash generation. So that may impact on whether coaches, who don't have him or WHE, go early with another trade this week or not, in anticipation of having to make one or two correctives for either Butler and/or WHE next week.

Shake n bake · 29/03/2017 at 13:55
You read my mind Trigg im thinking about doin the same with Nank. Hes my R1 but might swing him fwd this week to bring in Gawn. Hmmmm.

TRIGGER HAPPY · 29/03/2017 at 14:04
Does look pretty good don't it?
U have to make the call even earlier with Nank playing 2mrw night

Shake n bake · 29/03/2017 at 16:22
Might not make the Nank move this week but for what im thinking l will have to go early on hannan for what l need to do before rd 3 Trigg.

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 12:59
I didn't see much of the game but apparently Hanners didn't spend a lot of time in the guts. I've heard the rumours he's carrying an injury. If he has another poor score this week his price will crash & his owners will flee in droves. But the opportunists will circle & strike when the form inevitably turns around. And the same applies for Cripps

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 13:12
You can always count on vultures and sharks to circle a juicy fresh carcass in the making. 🙂

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 13:17
this year the opportunities to make cash are limited. Success will come from good buying.

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 14:00
Hell to the yeah on that one Derek. Picking off premos at huge discounts will be vital

jez_m · 29/03/2017 at 15:04
Couldn't agree more Derek. Picking off premium players at their lowest price will be crucial this year.

Lazza · 29/03/2017 at 13:28
Hanners had a medial knee injury in the GF. He didn't have surgery but did wear a brace for some time. This is why I didn't pick him or Parker who also had an injury pre-season. Hanners is a late target for me once he has proven he is injury free.
Of his 71% TOG, he only spent 50% in the middle in R1.

Steeeve · 29/03/2017 at 17:15
Hannas and Cripps are both in my preseason top 10 mids. Jumping on them at a big discount is a dream for me. Only problem is they stunk it up in round one so that bad score won't stay in their three round average for long enough. Not that the people dropping the both seem to care…

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 17:30
RGray and Sloane might be juicy as well

BlakeyP · 29/03/2017 at 18:37
Talk in Adelaide is that R Gray will be spending a lot of time FWD this year

burnmen · 29/03/2017 at 20:51
It said that on the AFL website.

12345 · 29/03/2017 at 14:04
??

Choice · 29/03/2017 at 14:29
tough without any coin
I would trade Roo this week to Buddy and watch the rooks
Then watch the rooks this weekend to see where you're at

Captain Risky · 29/03/2017 at 15:31
I'm trading Roo this week to Miller, partially to free up more options next week if needed, although my rookies are generally ok,
I have Butler, Nank, Steele, Marchbank – don't have smith or pickett.
Option 2 has less risk going premo to premo, but then you have rookie exposure risk ( and you still have smith as well).
Either way it's risk. Wait until teams are announced and see if there's any rookie carnage, then decide. Seems to me that rookies are presenting more risk than mid pricers at present, ( Job Security, poor scores) but it's only week 1…

jez_m · 29/03/2017 at 12:35
Think you're being a bit harsh there Jono. Lynch was pretty well held for most of the game v Brisbane but still managed to kick 3 goals. Sure Kennedy has the games where he goes 150+ but he can easily follow that up with a 50 the next week. Remember it's only one week out of 23.

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 12:41
Fortunately Lynch came home like a freight train in the 4th qtr or the discrepancy would've been even larger. But the ups and downs comes with the territory as a KPP owner. All those NRoo owners who are trading into JJK this week could receive a rude awakening in Rd2.
Last year he did exactly same thing with a humungous 180 against the Lions in Rd1 but only an 84 the following week. In fact he failed to ton up in well over half his games last season (13). So the reality is that new JJK owners this week may have already missed his best score for the season. He did however go huge against the Saints last season so I guess we'll see which particular line of history repeats or not.

Spifflicator · 29/03/2017 at 13:27
As in GC Suns Lynch who scored 101?! Tongue in cheek perhaps?

Lazza · 29/03/2017 at 13:30
He was pretty good considering his team's performance. The umpy didn't help either … should have had at least 3 free kicks for goal if the umpy had realised the jumper he was wearing was actually his opponent.

Shake n bake · 29/03/2017 at 14:01
100% correct Lazza should have had a few free kicks. Umpires were terrible.

Kyle · 29/03/2017 at 14:25
Considering lunch still scored over 100 even with a few bad calls that didnt go his way i would still be more than happy with lynch. Not like JJK is gonna average 170 for the season anyway 😛
Someone like me tho is licking my lips and have both in the team tho 😀

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 13:39
Hannan appears to be the more enticing prospect although it's always difficult to be too conclusive based on one round of scores. If he spuds out say a 45 this weekend we may feel a little differently about him, even if that seems unlikely right now with the Dees playing the Blues.
So you probably need to think about finding a spot in your team to bring him into for next week assuming he backs up with another solid score in Rd2. Still think it's a tad premature to make that move this week unless you are perhaps dealing with an injury like NRoo or Smith (using DPP wizardry). Even then you should really explore all your options first before committing to a rookie off the back of one impressive game.

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 14:14
The major concern with Houston is his JS. It's whether he can hold his place when Pittard returns. But whilst most of the rookies deposited steaming turds, Houston was good. Under no circumstances can you bring him in this week. If Hannan backs up another good performance this week it's simply a matter of who makes way. Mr Pickett & Mr Taranto have large question marks against their names

Steeeve · 29/03/2017 at 17:23
And maybe Mr Roughead too. He's no use getting us 70s

Randomcliche2 · 29/03/2017 at 17:56
Roughy….. .https://imgflip.com/i/1majkl

Danners · 29/03/2017 at 15:07
No, if you can wait a week, that would be the best option

Choice · 29/03/2017 at 14:25
shaw

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 14:31
Looks like there is no shortage of good defence options. Shaw or Adams. Or if your spuds are large enough Jeremy Howe

Seeker · 29/03/2017 at 21:24
I'm Howe is definitely on the radar

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 15:44
You could also consider saving some coin on a Tuohy who also has an attractive Rd12 bye for many sides. Has played 94 games in a row so you don't get any more durable than that!
Those savings can then be applied to patching up another vulnerability in your team in the next week or two. Although we're only one week in it's beginning to look like the year of the midpricer. Those who went more GnR got severely punished on the opening weekend fielding a bunch of spud rookies unless they had a JJK or Dusty to offset the pain. As many of us predicted in the preseason this is the worst rookie class we've ever seen and those who didn't pay heed suffered the consequences in Rd1.
So the best way to avoid playing those spud rookies is to invest in one or two midpricers that look set to take off and that have some basis to back it up like either a role change or an opportunity at a new club such as a Tuohy / Steele / Higgins / Nank / Jones etc.

Seeker · 29/03/2017 at 21:26
Cheers SCaddict, Tuohy a possible selection. Just waiting on more news on Roo

The Ranger · 29/03/2017 at 22:27
Early days SC. Its a big call to suggest the midpricers route is going to be better than the GnR after only one round. In my experience the midpricer team will always go better over the first few rounds as they have less rookies onfield.
I should also be honest and admit that I'm one of those that stuck to the GnR structure, I'm guessing you went with more midpricers this year?

jez_m · 29/03/2017 at 16:00
I'd definitely be moving Riewoldt on Steve. But I'd be holding Horlin-Smith for another week.

Youngy · 29/03/2017 at 16:05
Agree, Dont sideways trade

INPieman · 29/03/2017 at 16:16
Horlin Smith 63 will only be in his price movement for 1 week. His score this week is far more important. You absolutely have to keep him

Randomcliche2 · 29/03/2017 at 18:00
+1

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 18:07
gee…. 63 is pretty good…

Seeker · 29/03/2017 at 21:28
Yeah not bad for a guy priced at $234k and given an inside mid role to assist Danger and Jelwood

Steve · 29/03/2017 at 16:13
Thanks lads. Just needed someone to talk me out of it!

TRIGGER HAPPY · 29/03/2017 at 16:19
GH-S TOG was only 64%.
If he gets more TOG this week should score better .. he had a few clangers from rushed intercepted kicks from stoppages.
It almost point for TOG %
so if he gets 80 plus TOG if he scores the same he should score over 80.

Youngy · 29/03/2017 at 16:44
What news, dont tell me he is injured

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 16:51
Ha ha relax Youngy. He just had some back soreness after the last game so is listed as a 'test' on the AFL injury list. But I'm sure a beast like that will be right to go by Sunday.
Although there could be a few anxious coaches Thursday night just in case Goody decides to rest him up against the Blues and give Spencer a go. However I'd be staggered if he is listed as an OUT tomorrow.

Touk tuk · 29/03/2017 at 17:15
I was going to swing NANK fwd for roo and trade in GAWN….
What shoukd i do community??

Derek · 29/03/2017 at 17:25
good trade if you have the cash

Touk tuk · 29/03/2017 at 18:13
Will they risk gawn this early in the season against carlton?

SCaddict · 29/03/2017 at 18:23
If his back soreness/stiffness is fully 'gawn" he will definitely play. Percentage could be a huge thing this season, with so many teams vying for the 8, so you want to win and win big where you can.
But in the unlikely event he is rested it will have his owners scrambling, especially those who boldy went into the season with no ruck cover.

Juzzy · 29/03/2017 at 19:15
I was not that bold.
Unfortunately my ruck cover (Nank) is in my fwd line tomorrow night and Gawn plays Sunday.
If Gawn doesn't play a lot with this cover won't be scrambling … they'll be screwed. Oh well, fingers crossed.

Youngy · 29/03/2017 at 20:36
Roo = Nick Riewoldt (Saints)
JJK = Josh Kennedy (West Coast)
Dahl = Luke Dalhouse (Bulldogs)
Others u might want to no
God = Garry Ablett Jnr (Gold coast)
JPK = Josh P Kennedy (Swans)
Nank = Tom Nakervis (Richmond)
SPP = Sam Powell-Pepper (Port)
Those are the ones I can think of off the top of my head. If u need to no any other abbreviations just reply to this comment

top hawk · 29/03/2017 at 20:36
JJK all the way. Rhymes too.

Phil · 29/03/2017 at 20:12
No. Briefly in Round 1, there is a loophole but just to avoid the Carlton vs Richmond & rest of teams named fiasco.

Moosehead · 30/03/2017 at 10:44
Yes, best case scenario for us Grundy holders. I have never had him in my SC team before and selected him on his great finish to 2016 and he is young and fit, plus Championship data wrote that Magpies have the best midfield!! thus Grundy's taps have a fair chance of being grabbed by a Magpie mid. I don't always adhere to what Championsip data says, eg, they predicted a 2016 Crows-GWS GF.
Luck VIP.

Russ in W.A · 29/03/2017 at 21:20
Yeah mate, but not after leagues have officially started, it's on the list of things to do on the left of the page. If it's not possible cause league has been autofilled, then the option won't be there.

Dac Zawson · 29/03/2017 at 23:53
Depends what you're banking the cash for, if you think you may need to fix up some mid-price/rookie selections then Higgins may be alright. However it's too early in the season to be banking cash for the sake of it.
JJK should average more than those options by R23 though

Derek · 30/03/2017 at 09:54
keeper for a keeper

Dean · 30/03/2017 at 00:25
Round 3 mate

alex · 30/03/2017 at 07:48
Cheers mate

Derek · 30/03/2017 at 09:53
Melb play late on Sunday. Gives you a chance to loophole one of your rookies see how they score before trading.

Webspyda · 31/03/2017 at 14:06
Yes there will be a few frustrated coaches next week looking at the trades they should have done to allow the trades they need to do.

Luke · 31/03/2017 at 16:41
Stick it up those Pies supporters. I've already started making plans for a Richmond grand final this year….