The Standing Room – Round Two Chat

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Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 21:03
Hey Patch, yeah tragedy for those two poor buggers, can be a hell of a cruel game, good to have friends like that who give you the heads up!.
I'm travelling ok so far, no donuts, hopefully get over the line somewhere around last week's…2300 ish, but that could all go horribly wrong, have Danger as C

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 22:49
I love him too BB 🙂

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 22:49
Nice work Bob!

Northernsoul74 · 31/03/2018 at 22:08
You’d be an idiot if you did.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 00:52
Would you though Northernsoul, or would you just be a novice..with not much supercoach smarts? It's easy to attack people without a thought from their perspective.

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 07:34
It depends. Last year in my ‘rookie year’ (technically) I traded out Hanners and it payed off big time. Only difference is that I did it in round 2

Hooks · 02/04/2018 at 20:16
Hanners came good though.

Tim · 05/04/2018 at 14:51
he averaged 115 for the 9 rounds after you traded him, but was the right move long term.

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 22:45
That's a bit cruel Finn, many would have because they're novices, and might've rage traded. I Don't think you're that kind of guy..that would rub it in.
You're only a youngun but you have a lot of smarts, don't get jaded too early my young friend, there's plenty of time for life to do that to you yet lol.

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 00:02
wait what ahahahah

Rick Grimes · 01/04/2018 at 05:20
Merrett did stuff all in the end. Can't handle a tag. He might become Danger this week.

Dogs · 31/03/2018 at 23:01
Only if he has an LTI

Whatyasmokin · 31/03/2018 at 23:02
If you have the luxury of a brilliant performing team other than him, then maybe. Otherwise hold, only round 2.

Patch · 31/03/2018 at 23:20
Haven't been able to watch either of Melbourne's games but unless he's changed role drastically I'd hold. Will turn it around. Lek and I will discuss him in the pod no doubt.

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 07:36
What if you can get Dusty for him though

redherringfc · 01/04/2018 at 07:51
I still think it’s a waste of a trade. He was picked as a premium.
Last year he was very inconsistent but averaged just under 100. I haven’t watched either of Melbourne games, but looking at last years numbers he’s due a big one.
If he pops out a few more 70’s then he’ll be one of the first players I bring in.

redherringfc · 01/04/2018 at 07:32
Hope he can pop a few more duds out and really drop in price. Last years numbers say he will be close to a must.

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 22:41
Could go straight from him to Curnow or Taranto if you don't believe in Petracca.

Whitey · 31/03/2018 at 22:47
I'm always the first to say don't get excited in round 2 but Taranto looks brilliant. Very tempting, very…

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 22:51
Could also be one of those, posts 2 tons in a row guys Whitey, and then proceeds to spud it…time will tell I guess.

smart as s · 02/04/2018 at 10:59
Trade how u feel or follow the advice of more 'experienced players' or wat I call follow the sheep. Got taranto and acres last week #YOLO

Whatyasmokin · 31/03/2018 at 23:04
Devon Smith, Walters, Buddy or Heeney possibly? I wouldnt go for early season bolters but more likely/proven scorers.

Whatyasmokin · 31/03/2018 at 22:58
I said Hogan over Petracca! 145 woohoo. (Also said avoid Bonner and talked up McCartin……..haha win some lose some, corrective coming up)
Can breathe a little easier this week after Merret and Ryder last round. Things change quickly

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 23:09
Didn't avoid Bonner but hope you're not right about that!…I think Riley is a genuine young gun. McCartin is definitely not gun material yet though.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 14:49
I think there might be a bit of this from Petracca and Hogan , Smokin. Both moving into a high fwd midfield role but not at the same time as each other. Petracca was actually pretty good and his score was not that bad. Did the right thing taking his opponents well out of the way when Hogan and Garlett had things working well. There will be plenty of times for Petracca to be the main man. What he did do was pretty good score could have been better but a couple of howler free kicks against didn't help his cause. Currently a 90 average for a 430 k player reckon I might just stay patient on this one

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 23:07
85 ain't ordinary by any stretch Donga…next week could be 105, or 95 or 75, all of those aren't too bad over 3 weeks.

Whatyasmokin · 31/03/2018 at 23:15
True, petracca should score fairly consistently, my hogan risk could be 50,70,130 type scoring patterns.

Donga · 31/03/2018 at 23:13
Sorry forum. I was premature re my criticism of Petracca. Someone told me he scored in the 70’s but he scored mid 80’s so an ok game.
Unfortunately I don’t have SC gold this year.

Patch · 31/03/2018 at 23:19
His role doesn't help with his scoring – I see him as a Boomer Harvey style player for now, not enough mid time to explode.
What to do with him now you've got him? Hate to trade him and see him rack up two 130s but if he was your biggest problem you're doing pretty well.

PuntRoadRoar · 01/04/2018 at 09:21
Petracca 4 FA didn't help. Wouldn't expect him to give away that many frees every week.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 14:57
A couple of them were shocking howlers too. I get it that it is a tough game to umpire consistently but there is simply no consistency now. My new pet hate is where the controlling umpire makes the decision or non decision and the " look at me" style umpire runs in with the over rule from 50 metres away. Petracca copped the rough end of two of these on Saturday night.

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 22:40
Yeah he has to go, number one draft dud!

Derek · 31/03/2018 at 22:53
Haven’t seen him in too many team

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 23:04
Had him in mine early on, but I learned my lesson, still have too many expensive rookies.

Hooks · 02/04/2018 at 20:18
Dud lmao, give him time he ain't supercoach relevant atm don't rule him out

Whatyasmokin · 31/03/2018 at 23:00
Bit over the top that lighting array I reckon lol

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 15:06
hahahah had a laugh at this. Survived a real circus last night on a date with the GF…. then got home cracked a beer to see the last quarter of another circus.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 15:17
Give them a break Rabs, they live in a very isolated city and march to their own beat a little. It looked like they were over excited having just cracked the technology of having electric lighting.
The gf didn't come in for a drink mate….. plenty of fish in the sea…

Russty_ · 31/03/2018 at 23:03
Alrighty then Post…!, bloody happy days mate.

Whatyasmokin · 31/03/2018 at 23:05
McCartin, Ryder, Merrett, Beams and all the wrong rookies on field for me last week. I always have a shocker in either round one or two.

TruthDoctor · 01/04/2018 at 11:42
Yeah but you only got 1800 last week so you're still crap

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 15:06
naaasty

redherringfc · 01/04/2018 at 07:35
roll the dice

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 00:03
Yeah I could have had a really good score if Green had put up a 100-120 for me.
Oliver will average 120 this year – I can't believe he only has 6% onwership! So glad I picked him.

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 00:47
why are you in such a d1ck mood mate

Rick Grimes · 01/04/2018 at 05:36
Yellow card, Russty.

Crocadoc · 01/04/2018 at 09:32
I picked Danger, Titch, Dusty, Kelly, Fyfe and Parker.
Which one of those don’t you have?
Simple. You can’t fit them all in.

Shake_n_Bake_ · 01/04/2018 at 09:48
Thought we were going to see a different Gawn this year and with another year in the system for me Oliver was always going to be in my side. Greene l thought with a pretty soft draw early days might put up some big scores. Just needs to play!

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 10:11
Nice one Shake, I said Oliver will have leather poisoning early in the week swallowing the pill from Martin and Gawn tap down. Kelly almost pulled it off 14 tackles but possies were low, would've gone big.

Marty · 31/03/2018 at 23:56
Hold Hibberd unless he is injured. Crouch to Oliver makes sense.

TheGreatBozza · 01/04/2018 at 09:00
Hold Hibberd. You don’t lose money on him until you trade him out

David C · 02/04/2018 at 07:48
You don't lose money if you trade him before R3.

TheGreatBozza · 02/04/2018 at 08:54
Touché

fcabel · 01/04/2018 at 11:52
I like it

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 15:08
lets hope danger is ready to play. i got him in this week for Adam Saad caase via finlayson swing…. so i presume im winning

Rick Grimes · 01/04/2018 at 05:38
Maybe wait a week. He's certainly on the radar but like all rookies best to have a second look.

Wattswrong · 01/04/2018 at 08:05
Great question. Considering the same to cover the loss of Greene, will probably hit trade this morning

TheGreatBozza · 01/04/2018 at 08:59
I’d hold if you don’t have a donut. I brought in English this week as a cover for Krooz, so I’m hoping he goes well

Stirlsy · 01/04/2018 at 10:56
It's a risk to bring English in, The Dogs have talls in the wings and the coach isn't a ruck friendly type, he will play anyone there, When Roughhead returns English will be the tall going out IMO…..

L.Ryan · 01/04/2018 at 21:04
Hope you didn't

BVB21 · 01/04/2018 at 21:18
Haha I almost did this. Thankfully I didn’t trust English

Frankston Phil · 01/04/2018 at 08:41
I'm in the same boat except I don't have Franklin. ATM I'm going titch but I'm a bit shaky.

TheGreatBozza · 01/04/2018 at 08:58
Line ball between Titch and Buddy. I’d lean to Buddy as a Hail Mary, hope for 160+

Stirlsy · 01/04/2018 at 11:02
Out of that lot it's Titch the safe bet, either of the other 2 could go off and go big ….its a risk reward with them or play safe on Titch.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 11:49
Good call very tempting to take the Budwar the top end could be anything

redherringfc · 01/04/2018 at 12:58
Go Buddy. It’s not head to head this week. If he knocks out a 200 you can brag, if he spuds it, who cares.

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 15:14
reckon mitchell safer bet. buddy do 2 in a row massive i dunno?! Please dont take my advice but id feel more comfortable with mitchell for sure

TheGreatBozza · 01/04/2018 at 08:57
He looks good. I was at Pies vs GWS yesterday and he’s so classy around the ground. I think he’s their 2nd best mid behind Kelly and could easily go 110+

Stirlsy · 01/04/2018 at 11:05
Always had a big opinion of Cogs but his not in my team and I don't see him as a must have, was perfectly priced but if you didn't start with him I wouldn't go chasing him now.

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 15:16
def get him in. make you money as well as pump out 100s.

Jam · 01/04/2018 at 12:50
Agreed, had luke ryan but swapped him to hurley. Still if he is a top 6 by mid year we just have to pay more.

Holty · 01/04/2018 at 10:01
1308 with 8 to play. Ablett captain.

Dogs · 01/04/2018 at 10:05
1614 with 8 to play. Had dusty as VC. Still have danger, titch, Sicily, Lloyd, Heeney, bonner, Kelley and English to play

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 11:18
1722 with: Mills, Parker, TMitch, TKelly, Heeney and (gulp) Lycett to play
I can put Mills on bench and take Murphy’s 80.
I’ll be really happy with 2250

johnno2908 · 01/04/2018 at 11:39
1898/18 with Titch (c), Heeney, Sicily and Tim Kelly to play. Have the VC on Fyfe, I am tempted to take the 120 and be safe. Although Mitchell did go full beast mode last week. Can he back it up?

Mike · 01/04/2018 at 11:31
Good move

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 10:40
All good picks for mine, i started with Smith and McLean, Cogs seems to be the better one out of the 3 so far. If my mid wasn't so pack with premos, would pick him up.

Browncow · 01/04/2018 at 10:46
McLean not due for an increase Jughead unless he goes big this afternoon. The other two both playing pretty good footy.

Holty · 01/04/2018 at 10:47
I have none of them but im backing my preseason selections to all score better then these 3 by seasons end. Id only bring these in if you feel they are keepers and you have serious doubts on some of your current selections.

Stirlsy · 01/04/2018 at 11:08
One of the 2 FWDS ….. Smith would be my pick.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 11:45
Scully out long term impact on Coniglio ??

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 11:03
Don’t worry, Dangerfield has already shown he can kick 5 goals with a broken leg (and 6 behinds but that doesn’t matter)

TOPHAWK1 · 01/04/2018 at 11:10
Hehehehe. That's right, just a repeat of that effort last year is good enough for me!

Stirlsy · 01/04/2018 at 11:24
Yes the C is the big Key TopHawk, to a good score in the same boat with Danger lets hope its a great ship by the end of Mondays game.

hedski · 01/04/2018 at 11:24
Got stung by Kreuzer and Tobias outs but I have cover, Matty Crouch going down hurts tho.
Running with the captain on Danger too, should be a cracking game Monday Toppa, go cats.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 01/04/2018 at 11:31
Will this be the same news tomorrow?

Mike · 01/04/2018 at 11:34
Blah blah bla . Wish i was 16 again post up shit

pod · 01/04/2018 at 11:35
Are you ok ?

pod · 01/04/2018 at 11:37
Too good Trig although wouldn't be a real shock if he left the job.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 11:58
Might not be a joke in a months time.
They look terrible, they have injury issues, and he just ain't a great coach. No shame there plenty of star players fail as coaches.
I reckon Eddie is already working out how he moves on and everyone saves face.
Mick already rehearsing the ' I told ya so routine' with feigned humility
If they get rolled by Carlton next week the drums will be very noisy

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 13:37
Give them some credit – they put up a really good fight yesterday. All his players need to improve their skills slightly and I see his game plan working – turnovers was what killed them yesterday.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 14:23
That's the problem. A feeble acceptance of an honourable loss. No doubt his players like him, respect him and. Play for him but they just don't win enough and there has been no real turn around and improvement in years. No good blaming injuries all the time, every club has them. Jamie Elliott is pretty good but not great and what did they honestly expect fitness wise from Daniel Wells.
Even in SuperCoach you wouldn't have Elliott because he's not that great and not even close friends and relatives pick Wells because they know he'll be out injured

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 01/04/2018 at 11:59
Pie would be doing cartwheels in the street.
Could be a crouching celebration on steroids.

Mr.Britgt · 01/04/2018 at 11:33
Who’s the April Fool ,

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 15:23
dont scare us Mike hahah

JugHead · 01/04/2018 at 14:14
I'm tipping he supplied Bancroft's sandpaper. Its the only sporting scandal at the moment, and it takes a special talent like Toby's to shoot yourself in the foot from the other side of the world.

neil demons delight · 01/04/2018 at 14:30
He was too busy writing flog Warner's speech

JugHead · 01/04/2018 at 13:19
Thats a good question, and its a worry for Kreuz owners. Groins can be awkward. One week can become 3.

Daniel · 01/04/2018 at 13:31
My biggest concern as well, especially because he's a big bloke.
As I've hit most of the rookies (I think), I can go Kreuz next week down to anyone but Gawn (leaning to Nank).

Daniel · 01/04/2018 at 14:27
The thing I'm tossing up on is whether or not to bring in English this week (I have Olango) to avoid the zero.
Problem is, if I do that, I won't have a captain's loophole any longer.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 15:09
I haven't got him because it occurred to me that he might be a massive injury risk given he gets injured pretty much every year except last year and the chance of a continued injury free run seemed a bit of a long shot for a 600 k plus player.
Not really I only say that because I know how popular it is to be clever with the benefit of hindsight.
Hope he plays this week but only because I want to see Collingwood get pumped but that won't happen if they can't compete with Grundy

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 01/04/2018 at 12:54
And tarranto

FearTheBeard · 01/04/2018 at 13:02
hrmmm who do you take then lol

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 01/04/2018 at 13:05
Got cogs and giving serious consideration to going brayshaw to tarranto next week.
GWS gonna hurt some sides this year

FearTheBeard · 01/04/2018 at 13:06
yeh i got neither and ditching brayshaw this week. can afford either. who you reckon?
cogs more likely to continue those scores safer bet?

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 01/04/2018 at 13:11
Depends if you need coverage in the mids or fwd?
Both got some serious talent
Cogs may well b an m8 all year.

JugHead · 01/04/2018 at 13:22
GWS selections give me headaches. Same as Sydney a few years back. You pick JPK, he stinks it up and Hannebury fires. You pick Hannebury, he stinks it up and Parker fires etc etc.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 14:29
Does it change what they're doing with Whitfield I've got him and he has had a good start

KSinny · 01/04/2018 at 12:45
Looking good, I'm 1860 including captain with 5 to go.. Looking for a 2300-2350.

Johnno · 02/04/2018 at 08:41
Keep him, save the trade, you got taberner in to make you cash and average 90, trading him to Christensen is essentially burning 2 trades because you’ll have to trade Christensen at some point.

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 13:35
Who is thouy?

Borko · 01/04/2018 at 13:48
Zach Thouy from Geel .. the irish man. I picked him as a hopeful keeper but think Bonner can go close to his output. Will redeploy cash to FWD line to keep my overall structure

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 14:09
ohhhh touhy ahahahaha
I would be holding him as I think he can average 95 this year. Trades are valuable when we see how many premo injuries there are. Although scrapping Rayner isn't the worst option. I would wait till next week to do this if you are going to go through though – one more game sample size will be very important.

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 14:35
Hold thouy.
Let’s see if Bonnar was just a flash in the pan

Borko · 01/04/2018 at 14:52
his six games are all pretty good … minimum of about 18 possessions I think at good DE … but I agree the sensible option is to hold!

Borko · 01/04/2018 at 16:51
Didn't trade in Bonner … watch him rack up 30 and 2 goals!

Hellish · 01/04/2018 at 14:56
All overpaid Neil

neil demons delight · 01/04/2018 at 17:14
Not the doorman he 's gonna look after the cup in sept BIG JOB that

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 17:38
Easy does it Neil. I'm with ya brother but keep the bloody lid on it please

JohnDJ59 · 01/04/2018 at 17:43
We need to make the top 4 first.

hedski · 01/04/2018 at 18:07
Who is the doorman Neil?

neil demons delight · 01/04/2018 at 20:04
I actually have met him and Sammy Allica for those with good memories and I really do believe he is a better coach than FIGJAM Going to be really something to see ablett danger and selwood not to mention TICH ONE HELLUVA GAME COMING UP

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:13
Yeah but who is the Doorman, and who is Figjam????

hedski · 01/04/2018 at 20:44
Figjam is Buckley but the Doorman has me stonkered.

hedski · 01/04/2018 at 20:45
OK, that's just confused me more.
Yeah will be a cracking game tomorrow, go cattas

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:48
When did Neil start speaking in code?..lol

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 08:50
Russty Russty FIGJAM is what buckley was called in his playing years .. It stood for Fark I'M Good Just Asked Me. .. The doorman is a demon relic ( like me) who has been manning the door to keep the riff raff out after the game for half a century People like him and Sammy allica and bootstudders property stevards all more knowledgeable than FIGJAM when will Collingwood wake up

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 09:54
Beautiful Neil, Keeping the "riff raff" out. That is pure Melbourne. A bit more of that and we really will be on the path back to past glory

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 15:29
if it was me id go Mitchell but i'm not giving you my home address haha

neil demons delight · 01/04/2018 at 17:12
No mate the doorman is ok It worries me if Buckley can handle opening the doors though maybe Kent can do it

Defying_Madness · 01/04/2018 at 15:51
Kreuzer to Nic Nat not looking too good for me right now

Defying_Madness · 01/04/2018 at 16:08
At this point I am just pretty screwed because of this ruck situation.

SC_Sixty6 · 01/04/2018 at 16:57
Nic nat is a better inclusion than English. Next week you'll see with comparing kreuz score with nic nat.

gator59 · 01/04/2018 at 16:10
Hmmmm great!!!

Dogs · 01/04/2018 at 16:21
Is he even on the field ?

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 16:37
Hey Finn sorry about my comments yesterday, was out of line and I apologise..I was in a crap mood, shouldn't have taken it out on you.

SC_Sixty6 · 01/04/2018 at 16:54
I loved it Russty!

TommyC99 · 01/04/2018 at 16:11
Bit of humility wouldn’t go astray….

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 16:13
You know what suck it up tommy, sick of whiners like you. Start listening to me and this stuff won’t happen

Borko · 01/04/2018 at 16:52
I jumped on board the Lobb train and that derailed yesterday … long way to go, but you can't get em all right!

Skinny McThin · 01/04/2018 at 16:36
You say a lot of stuff Sc_Wow most of it is incorrect or assumptive which is probably why you're ranked outside the top 20,000. Now and again you get it right with an obvious call and straight away you come here to tell everybody how much of a genius you are.
The 20,000 that are already hundreds of points in front of you include most of the people who comment here. So, pull your arrogant head in until your rank isn't such an embarrassment

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 16:39
Rival me and see where we end up. All my calls are backed up and I’d like to know which have been wrong

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 17:27
what is your team name SC

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 16:42
Don’t know where you’re pulling 20k from btw

SC_Sixty6 · 01/04/2018 at 16:47
It's a marathon sweet heart. No one wins in rd 1 or 2. Don't get your knickers in a knot.

DavidSA · 01/04/2018 at 17:34
😂 good statement

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 17:51
Thats it 66 sick of these ppl that got a lucky first round score running their mouth

Swans2012 · 01/04/2018 at 19:57
seriously rank means nothing until after round 5-6 imho, until then it's just the world sorting itself out

BVB21 · 01/04/2018 at 21:14
Almost brought him in for Liam Ryan today.
Thank god I didn’t do that lol

Defying_Madness · 01/04/2018 at 16:17
I guess I have to get him in. Urgh

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 16:39
Check with WoW first.

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 16:41
Yep jet E for Toby Greene as a late out

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 16:42
Don’t mention English or you may upset some people

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 17:18
No worries mate it seems a sensitive subject I'll steer clear.
Would you sack Bucks yet WoW?

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 17:21
Essendon supporter couldn’t care less what Collingwood do

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 17:27
If they used banned peptides would that bother you WoW

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 17:52
You living in the past mate? Move on

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 18:01
We forgive WoW …..but we never forget.
Really it's just a cheap shot, Easter bores me stupid and I take to antagonising others to amuse myself.
Really if you're not living in the past WoW you should be able to just ignore that stuff.

Sc_Wow · 01/04/2018 at 19:00
Consider yourself ignored

neil demons delight · 01/04/2018 at 17:03
Sure he's not German

neil demons delight · 01/04/2018 at 17:04
And Bain missed him how Gator

gator59 · 01/04/2018 at 19:32
Thank god he did neil

hedski · 01/04/2018 at 16:38
I should have just taken a donut with Kreuz…

gator59 · 01/04/2018 at 16:41
Same here Hedski.. Waste of a trade

Defying_Madness · 01/04/2018 at 16:48
At least you didn't trade him to Nic Nat like me…

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 16:55
After seeing English’s 0, I’m not regretting the trade even though I have had this planned for 2 weeks since Wnglish was named round 1

neil demons delight · 01/04/2018 at 17:16
what about Longer Gat

redherringfc · 01/04/2018 at 16:48
Footywire says -1. hope he increases his output in the 2nd half and gets to -5 or even -10.
I felt like an idiot last week when I brought in Lycett to cover Kreuzer. Feel much better now.

Great fact hunt · 02/04/2018 at 07:18
Don’t feel bad rocksta I left 260 on the bench last week had every wrong rookie on the ground. Doh

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 16:54
Same here but to a lower extent.
Ryan is off field for Fritsch
Banfield is off for Brayshaw
Murphy is off for Finlayson
In hind sight would I change anything?
Na-da

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 16:52
I was regretting not bringing him in and following my game plan for a Kreuzer late out. Nic Nat is only on 30 but probably will get scaled up due to his sheer impact

Holty · 01/04/2018 at 17:05
Same

James · 01/04/2018 at 17:09
yep same

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 17:47
Greene out, so I had to pick either Ryan or Venables , went Ryan, lucks a fortune

fcabel · 02/04/2018 at 10:22
Merrett still the better scorer

Swans2012 · 01/04/2018 at 19:58
Yeah, fair call, although lobb may still come good……

BVB21 · 01/04/2018 at 21:20
Giving him one more week

Defying_Madness · 01/04/2018 at 21:55
Then it will be too hard to move him on due to other players price changes. Trading him to Curnow is also something I have considered.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:08
Bear in mind that Ryan scored 38 in round 1.

Defying_Madness · 01/04/2018 at 20:27
Yeah good point. The week the 38 rolls out should leave him making huge amounts of cash, however the possibility of him putting out another stinker is still there.
Will have to give this some thought.
Cheers

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:34
Lobb to Christensen..if you don't think Lobb is worth keeping?

Swans2012 · 01/04/2018 at 19:58
But may come good mid year at 350k m9, wouldn't that be nice…..

DavidSA · 01/04/2018 at 21:08
Indeed

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 18:18
Hey John, to be fair to Billings, he only averaged 5.6 less points than Buddy last year.
Both are a bit up and down though.

JohnDJ59 · 01/04/2018 at 18:30
Hi Russty,not really a slight on Billings,just me still being annoyed with myself for not sticking with Buddy.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 18:32
I know mate, Billings will be ok, Richo won't stand for them playing that badly next week, I did the same with Heeney, traded him in last minute over Buddy, but Heeney's doing ok now.

JohnDJ59 · 01/04/2018 at 18:47
I feel better now,Buddys slowed down.

JohnDJ59 · 01/04/2018 at 18:02
He's in the 100s

Jim_bob321 · 01/04/2018 at 18:08
Just scraped through and last week 60….

JohnDJ59 · 01/04/2018 at 18:12
Yes last week was really disappointing,to make it even worse,I traded him in for Oliver when Clarry had the injury scare.

Tibor · 01/04/2018 at 18:15
Sat through this game. An absolute Easter classic. The Bont getting 100 points for that garbage is a bigger miracle than Jesus making the Sunday come back after the Friday complications put him in such doubt

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 18:11
me too he is on 40points half time

Rabbits16 · 01/04/2018 at 18:33
and maybe not :/

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 19:29
Mills again will be my first trade out. Dissapointig effort, zero midfield. Gotta go. Not sure if I go up to Simpson or down to Bonnar

Defying_Madness · 01/04/2018 at 19:35
I think I would prefer up to Simpson. Maybe even have a look at Ryan for a player at a similar price.

JohnDJ59 · 01/04/2018 at 21:54
Ryan was the player if I decided to upgrade instead of downgrading,I might not even be able to do that trade since I have Crouch and Naughton to deal with.

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 19:41
I have Mills also, I don't understand why he isn't getting any Mid time especially when they were getting beaten today ???

Dogs · 01/04/2018 at 19:45
He’s going to be the future general in the swans back line . They love him for they way he already directs traffic back there, don’t see him playing any major midfield time .

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 18:18
Bonner is going up 73 grand (as off half time) in comparison

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 18:36
L.Murphy is another option for the ones that don't have him ,might generate more cash quicker ?

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 20:39
Projected to generate 20k less cash in the first week*
*based on averages from this years two games

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 18:43
Yep, don't have Rocky but thought about it earlier on, he's been on the bench most of the time and not listed as injured ??

DavidSA · 01/04/2018 at 18:47
He is not fit this year
Probably won't be match fit come round 4-5 but he should be doing better than this

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 19:00
LOL, like the new pic Hawker 🙂

JohnDJ59 · 01/04/2018 at 19:02
His SC score had a nice lift as well.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 19:08
Why are you spewing about that?

BlueBaggerJosh · 01/04/2018 at 19:11
Other way round lol, didn't notice

BlueBaggerJosh · 01/04/2018 at 19:11
How are you tracking Russty?

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 19:13
Oh ok,haha sorry, 'prediction' says over 2400, but I think I'tll end up being 40 short of that, heeney and bonner haven't met their quotas lol

BlueBaggerJosh · 01/04/2018 at 19:27
Both with very good scores considering their respective price tags, I have Heeney like most. really thinking of going Naughton to Bonner but would have to trade a hibberd down to someone like Shaw, considering I have 28 trades I don't think it's worth it. What do you think?

BVB21 · 01/04/2018 at 21:22
Good scores boys.
Would not trade hibberd if I was you especially to Shaw.
Also don’t think Bonner is as good a trade as everyone thinks.
Might be proved wrong

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 21:38
You could be right about Bonner BV, could be a 76 every week…just have to wait and see as he's my D3

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 19:22
Nicnat did ok today for you Josh, I think it's a good trade, will get better over the coming weeks if he stays healthy.

BlueBaggerJosh · 01/04/2018 at 19:28
Definitely, scores around the 110 and 90 mark are brilliant considering his TOG, can only get better. Hoping Kreuzer can go well for my Blues, will need him up against Grundy but groins are tricky business

FearTheBeard · 01/04/2018 at 19:42
Confident on Nic Nat? Didn't he get like 80?

Josh · 01/04/2018 at 19:49
Off less than 70 minutes game time, his scores will increase as his TOG goes up

FearTheBeard · 01/04/2018 at 19:51
Did his minutes increase this week?

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:09
At less than 60% TOG, and a decent 80 points. He's moving well, with TOG is surely gonna increase and so does the points.

TOPHAWK1 · 01/04/2018 at 20:01
Hi Doncs.
I dont mind those trade options. As long as you have Finlayson, Doedee, and Holman as your cash generation engine.
Lycett is playing the dual ruck role with Nic Nat at the moment. Lycett had a good game today, and Nic Nat started very slowly but came home hard with his 85 SC. I doubt Lycett will be dropped and will ruck alongside Nic Nat unless either one gets injured. Keep that in mind.
Cheers mate.

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 20:09
Not hearing too many people talking about how crap Lycett was today.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:12
87 is very serviceable Derek. Lots of knee jerk reactions on here week to week.

TOPHAWK1 · 01/04/2018 at 20:24
Agreed. He played very well. I remember you also looking to start with Lycett. Did you start with him?
I seriously entertained starting Lycett, but ended up going Nankervis and cough up the extra 200K cash.
At 277K, I reckon he is a bargain for any coach who needs to corrective trade this week.
Cheers Derek

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 20:38
Started Lycett. Took plenty of crap over it last week

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:43
Don't worry about the opinions Derek, you ended up in the top 1000 after week one, let all the naysayers suck the big one.

Patch · 01/04/2018 at 20:52
Plenty of mud being slung round preseason around sides. Good to see you stuck to your guns mate. Hoping Lycett goes well until the byes for you!

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:16
Always happen mate when someone has a left field pick and has bad score. People will jump on your throat and give you crap.

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:13
I'm not concern with Lycett and NicNat playing together. NicNat was not affected when Dean Cox was still around, Nat will score points at other areas, his marking, tackling, goals and hitouts the man is a beast.

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 20:20
Can you go Cox to Bonnar
Do you have Garlett in Midfield? Swing Garlett to forwards and finlsyson to mids

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:07
I have all Rookies that's a must,
Doedee, Murphy, Finlayson, Holman, Kelly
Other Rooks are
Garlett, English, Langdon and Naugton who i was to trade for Bonner for quick cash and stepping stone to either Simmo or Hurley.
I wanna keep O'Connor and Mihocek as my loophole and swing between back and mid.

BVB21 · 01/04/2018 at 21:11
Bonner is good trade.
I don’t think it’s a must trade as people seem to think.
Nic Nat is a risk obviously.
Has a lot of potential but can’t really see him being top 3 rucks this season

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:28
Not a must trade agree, atm I'm running 4 rooks on field down back. Bonner seems to me a perfect player that has JS and will score 60+ each week until i have enough cash to turn him into a premo.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 21:35
No offence donk but you were defending the Cox choice quite vehemently last week, he's coming back in next week, don't you think he's a good pick anymore?

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:43
I have no use for him anymore, as I have traded out Ryder and English became my cover this week.
I wasn't defending him, i was explaining of why i picked him.

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:40
Oh forgot to put in Ryan(WCE) and Bandfield(Freo)

SCdonkey · 01/04/2018 at 21:51
This is what my team will look like after the trades and will set back for a while, watch my rookies fatten up.
Back
Laird, Hibbo, Bonner, Doedee, Finlayson, Murray
Mihocek, Murphy
Mids
Danger, Titch, Oliver, Kelly,
Fyfe, Cripps, Kelly, Holman
O'Connor, Banfield, Garlett
Ruck
Gawn, NicNat
English
Fwd
Heeney, McLean, Smith, Taylor, Curnow, Fristch
Langdon, Ryan
Happy of how it's shaping up.

BVB21 · 02/04/2018 at 07:34
We have a very similar team.
Like the use of dpp.
Very strong team.
Consider Lachlan Fogarty if he plays well today.
Guy is a ball magnet. JS only concern

Jay · 02/04/2018 at 10:56
What's with all the fuss surrounding Bonner?
$257,300 & only scored 76. Not much cash generation & certainly no keeper. Gotta admit, I didn't watch the game though.

SCdonkey · 02/04/2018 at 11:28
Not sure about the other people of why and the reason they want to bring Bonner in. But he fits right in my structure, Naughton is gonna be making slow cash and JS is getting slim. Bonner has a better JS, i think he'll give you 60+ points each week and is likely to make more cash than Naughton.
While other rookies generating cash and Bonner getting points and making cash at the same time. By Round 5 or 6 he's ready to be move on to a premo.
No fuss from me, just a strategy for my team.

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 20:10
Hold your premiums

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:15
Yeah must agree, I'd hold Hibberd and Menegola if I had em.

redherringfc · 01/04/2018 at 20:18
Is Hibberd injured? if not, then why?

BVB21 · 01/04/2018 at 21:13
Would not trade hibberd.
He will come good

Holty · 01/04/2018 at 19:52
U have both i guess? If so look at it as a glass half full instead of a glass half empty. Instead of looking at Parker being ripped off, maybe you should look at Heeney being lucky to have scored what he did. I know thats how im looking at it.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:01
Yeah it's hard to explain, Parker seems to have better stats than Heeney in most departments, maybe it's got something to do with that mythical..'Important time in the game' thing that Champion Data do, that none of us now what it really means.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 19:57
Hey Dean, sitting on 1821 with Danger (C), Mitchell, Sicily and Kelly to play, hoping that goes ok.

Patch · 01/04/2018 at 20:48
1738 with the same four to come. Titch with the orange C however. Hoping for 500 from them at the least.

JEL · 01/04/2018 at 22:14
1755 with the same 4, also with the C on Titch

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 22:29
I predict you will beat Patch by 17 points JEL 😉

Stirlsy · 01/04/2018 at 19:57
1597 With 5 to play Danger with the C ….Titch, Sicily, JOM and Kelly are the 5 ….2260 projected and ill take that now if it was offered to me.

Dogs · 01/04/2018 at 20:02
1904 with danger, titch, Sicily and jelly to play. Projected for 2360, that’s probly still a bit high

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:06
Hope Jelly goes ok 😉

KSinny · 01/04/2018 at 20:09
2019 with Sicily, Titch and Kelly to go.

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 20:14
2362 with Titch & Kelly , will be happy with 2330 though

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 20:15
Soz, Projected 2362

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 20:28
I have same 2 left. Only 2306 projection.

Dean · 01/04/2018 at 20:39
Thanks guys.
It seems as though the average this week will be quite high after your feedback, im guessing the average this week will be between 2350 to 2450
Good luck to you ALL.

Stirlsy · 01/04/2018 at 21:27
It looks up and down to me Dean, 2300 will be about par in my eyes.

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 22:27
2300 will be par. Everyone has one or two duds

Holty · 01/04/2018 at 20:39
1620 with 5 to play and captain. Projected 2284 but will be happy with 2220
Kelly
Ablett
Titch
Menegola
Roughead

CheekyNandos7 · 01/04/2018 at 22:49
On 1786 with Danger, Titch, Telly and Sicily to come. VC on Billings so captained Fyfe neither worked out overly well obviously. Coming off a half decent score last week, 2346 playing 5 mid rookies (benched Danger) and have a projected 2242 but reckon I'll get 2150 (hope I get that anyway lol). Need to try and fix the Clark, Brayshaw, Naughton and Hibberd selections

johnno2908 · 01/04/2018 at 23:38
2008/19. Mitchell (c), Sicily, Kelly to come.
Lots of rookie points in the bench again.

Dean · 01/04/2018 at 20:32
Because we haven't seen Danger play this season and with Gazza back in the side I would choose Titch mate only because there is a decent chance Danger & Gazza will spend time in the forward line.
Its a tough call and I dont want to miss lead you just in case Danger ends up scoring a 150+ because if Danger doesn't play in the forward line at all then he should score you 130+ with ease.
My only reason for recomending Titch is because you know he will be playing right in the guts which generally is where a lot of the SC points add up.
Prime example is Buddy today he spent his time just in the forward line and kicked 4 goals yet only scored 87 points, last week he moved up the ground also, although he did kick the 8 goals last week which obviously helped a huge amount.
Its a tough call and just follow your gut mate.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 20:37
Depends on if you lean towards safety, or you're a gambler, either way, make the call yourself, it's your team, trust your own decisions, and not other people's.

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 20:54
Its gonna be tight but team 2 I think

AuroraBorealis?! · 01/04/2018 at 20:58
Yeah i think it'll be team 2 too. I'm hoping titch goes huge, its pretty much my only option.

Jack · 01/04/2018 at 22:43
Basically Titch has to out score Duncan by 84 points, right? Titch might have to break his own record to win that one

AuroraBorealis?! · 01/04/2018 at 22:55
Unless i've screwed up the math, if duncan scores 95 and titch scores 131 we tie. So Titch has to outscore Duncan by 37 points or more in order for me to win. It'll be a tight one, just have to hope duncan gets pushed out of the midfield with the inclusion of Danger, Ablett and Selwood and that Titch goes big.

Noirlust · 02/04/2018 at 11:44
Duncan out

AuroraBorealis?! · 02/04/2018 at 12:52
Wow, that is incredibly unlucky for him. I almost feel bad but it is a cash league so i've gotta take wins where i can get them. His emergency is LDU who scored 77. So if titch scores 114 or more i win, im sure he can do that.

TommyC99 · 01/04/2018 at 20:41
I’m thinking along the lines of the same thing mate. Although I don’t have bonner sonkight need to make him a priority

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 20:51
Don't have Bonner, we can't have them all, I look at who will be keepers, Bonner won't be a keeper imo

Ja191 · 01/04/2018 at 21:06
yeah but he will turn into hibberd at worst

dontblushbaby · 01/04/2018 at 20:56
Who's on hit list Patch ??

DavidSA · 01/04/2018 at 21:05
Dollhouse?

gator59 · 01/04/2018 at 21:16
But he's a very good fotballer

BVB21 · 01/04/2018 at 21:17
Aaron Naughton I would guess

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 21:25
Like Oliver and Heeney as picks.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 21:31
Yeah Coniglio or Taranto if you want to save some serious cash. Forget about Hurn I think.

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 22:23
Hurn is a fabulous cheeky pick and I would get him in if I got a chance
Only do one luxury trade. Lambert or Crouch?
Lambert might get midfield time, has forward eligibility and costs 470k
Crouch is a pure midfielder, Gibbs taking the ball away, costs 600k

Blueth · 02/04/2018 at 00:45
Here's my algorithm
Hurn + old = burnman

BVB21 · 02/04/2018 at 08:21
He is only 30 years old.
Missed one game in last three years
Averaged 107 in last 9 games of last year.
Improved scoring by at least 10% last two years.
Ball will be in west coast backline a lot
Thanks for the feedback though guys.
Won’t go Taranto. Too risky.
Curnow is an interesting choice.
Finished last year off very strong

gator59 · 01/04/2018 at 21:31
Well said Russty..Not sure about Warner and Bancroft but I can see them getting back Smith
The door is now ajar for Darcy Short and Matt Renshaw……..Short can be another Warner for sure
We have Travis Head and Alex Carey there also and I think they will be good combatants for us

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 21:42
Renshaw didn't exactly succeed, they need someone in there who can score some runs.

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 22:12
One innings is a bit rough to judge off – I actually think that he fought pretty hard. Has been pretty good in the shield this year as well. Give him a few matches to get settled and I think he is a good pick.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 22:17
You're probably right Finn, sorry about my comments last night by the way, I apologised to you earlier in your English quarter time report but maybe you didn't see it, I was out of line and am sorry about that.
Renshaw is a good player and was probably jetlagged and in shock.

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 22:43
all good rusty mate – good luck for the rest of the season.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 22:56
cheers Finn you too, see you in the trenches. 🙂

Holty · 01/04/2018 at 21:56
Its pretty simple. Cricket Australia stuffed up. I would not be at all surprised if the players sue Cricket Australia and would probably win based on the penalty they gave as they simply made it up. They were so worried about what the world thought they felt they needed to give the penalties. I understand the ICC stepping in and giving a penalty if they were not happy with what Cricket Australia gave. But to come in over the top of what penalty the ICC give astounds me.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 22:12
Yeah tend to agree Holty, penalty was way higher than what most other players had received in the past for the same kind of Ball Tampering.

Goaled Finger · 02/04/2018 at 08:23
Both openers were jetlagged, then had to spend 130+ overs in the field before batting. The rest of the team have just endured one of the most emotionally draining weeks of their lives. I'm actually amazed they're performing as well as they are.

Skinny McThin · 02/04/2018 at 08:52
I'm sure that Cricket Australia can teach the new guys how to use sandpaper Russty. The real problem is finding Australian sportsmen who understand that the rules are rules not guidlines

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 21:49
I'd go Crouch to Danger and Lambert to Taranto or Curnow, and hope Kreuz plays next week, the others can stay as they are, many guys have em…just let em fester on the bench for awhile. They could start scoring points and making money.
Hibberd will be ok, he's a premium, will bounce back,

Tyruddanaut · 01/04/2018 at 22:19
I would have first priority as 6 & 1
Dangerfield is a must have and a POD at that! He will score a bare minimum average of 120 and is likely to be the top scoring premium
Naughton is projected to rise in price 8k. Fantastic 5% ROI!! But actually make sure you have as many of you can of:
Bonner, Doedee, Finlayson, Murray, Murphy
TK, Holman
English (Your choice of him or Olango)
Fritsch, Ryan

CrippBoy · 01/04/2018 at 22:28
Thanks fellas.
What I could do is trade Naughton to Bonner and Lambert to Curnow or Taranto this week. Bonners the only rookie I don’t have.
Then trade Crouch to Danger next week. Added benefit of seeing how Danger goes for the two weeks. Any potisitional changes/how his body holds up.

Jack · 01/04/2018 at 22:33
I'd trade out Crouch before I traded out Naughton even if it means getting creative and putting a D/M into the midfield until you get Danger (Finlayson maybe)
Naughton might be projected to only rise 8k, but that 30 will only last 1 price hike. He will still make 100k, all it takes is 1-2 good weeks which he will have at some stage.

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 22:35
How much cash do you have?

CrippBoy · 01/04/2018 at 23:10
$213k

Jack · 01/04/2018 at 22:36
Brayshaw is not a big problem. If he was priced 123k you would be happy, and you wouldn't be trading him out for 200k like he is now. He will get to 350k

Derek · 01/04/2018 at 22:56
Wait on Crouch. He didn’t look in too much pain. He is a gun and you would hate to trade him out.
Lambert is going ok. Just not getting the scores. He is running hard and doing a lot of work. It will come. Be patient.
Kruzer must have been close to playing this week. Hold and wait for news.
Hold Hibbo. Should be a top 8 defender. Don’t chace points.
Brayshae looks a good player. You have him now, keep him for some cash gain. You just need one big game out of him in the next few weeks. He looks likely to improve a lot.
Naughtons JS good. Same as Brayshaw, looks good and you just need one big game from him. He looked better today and will improve.
The idea now is to Mae some cash, hold your premiums, build a war chest and pick up the fallen premiums. Don’t pay full price for Laird and Dangerfield, get Zorko and Merretts cheaper.

Dean · 01/04/2018 at 23:24
Hibberd isn't a top 10 defender if he continues to keep this up. I have Laird but I'm getting rid of Hibberd and bringing in Shaw.
I really think you should Pi$$ Hibberd off ASAP and bring in Laird or at least Shaw as you will end up 30 points better from this and if you choose Shaw the cash generation can then go Crouch to Danger should you wish to do that, I wouldn't be rushing on Danger because I can see both Gazza & Danger roatating into the forward line and if he does his price will drop so pick him up later.

paul · 02/04/2018 at 12:59
Looking at 2,500 this week but have Lambert too .I really like Zac Fisher at 263 this will give me 658 cash left to bring in Danger when he drops after round four. What i need to look at tho is would i be better off bringing in two premo"s and wait on danger mmmmm .Lambert is the only one who will drop in price tho.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 13:14
no caddy next week will help Lambert

paul · 02/04/2018 at 15:32
Yes Lambert break even is 116 not impossible would be happy with 100.I said too myself at the start not to trade out good players too early as it always happens to me they come good after a few games.Lambert is one that may just do that.but to get rid of him pocket the cash and bring in a kid who may average 90 is a better key strategy i feel.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 21:59
Doubt it Jockwin, JLT should be ignored when it comes to picking your starting team, maybe go Rampe straight to Ryan from Fremantle? Could be a good keeper this year.

Jockwin Phoenix · 01/04/2018 at 22:16
Yeah..cheers rusty..ryan looks the goods, and a better bloke than sicily..currently have laird, hibbo, rampe, seedsman ( doing okay) and 4 rookies. Should have stuck with 3 guns/ bonner/ 4 rooks rather than mid price madness. Oh well..have dodged injury thus far. Gonna be a tough season. Danger missing that first game mixed it up.

Russty_ · 01/04/2018 at 22:20
I was contemplating Seedsman seriously preseason, even wrote an article on him on a different website, now folded unfortunately, he's done pretty well so far, hope he can keep up the good scores for you !
Consider Rampe to Bonner also…could be a good one this year.

Jockwin Phoenix · 01/04/2018 at 22:35
Yeah..good advice…rampe to bonner..pocket the cash and upgrade a mid ( bound to get an injury soon) to danger if he starts smashing it..Everone has the juicy cash cows this year, the winner this year will upgrade them correctly. Gonna be interesting in 6 weeks..

Daniel · 02/04/2018 at 04:54
I was in a similar position but decided not to trade him out after someone mentioned all the Dogs' talls still to come back. Plus they looked laconic in round 1 and didn't seem to have realized the season started this week either…

TheGreatBozza · 02/04/2018 at 08:58
I offloaded Cox to English to cover Krooz. Probably would’ve been better off with a donut. Only plus side is it opened up $170k in salary to fix up next week

Dean · 01/04/2018 at 23:10
Good idea u have defence covered regarding rookies. Here's a tip stay well away from high priced rookies.
My only high priced rookie is Naughton.
Depending what rookies you have in your forward line but I think you should get Ryan in your FWD because his average is 76.5 after todays 115 that score is going to see him increase quite a lot for a cheap rookie.
I would also consider Barry if you have a high priced rookie that is underperforming as his average is above the 50 – currently at 53 after two (2) games. It all comes down to who you have in your forward line.
Cash generation is important every year however this year even more so, so you want to make sure you have the best cash cows you can get.

Finnius · 01/04/2018 at 22:44
If you have SC gold you can see projected price changes – I have no idea about an algorithm though.

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 07:37
That only works for rookies. Some players can be projected to score 50 difference from their average

Finnius · 02/04/2018 at 09:50
true I didn't think of that

Hoppy · 02/04/2018 at 10:37
Finnius. Is SC gold, SC stats this year? And is it a one off $20 annual fee.

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 12:02
It is supercoach stats, but I don’t know about the cost

Lazza · 01/04/2018 at 23:28
The magic number is 5497..

frank · 02/04/2018 at 09:55
I go with ((3 week average x 5) – current price))÷4.
Gives a close enough approx price rise/drop and you can work it quickly in your head.
Eg merrett scores 120 round 3 for 3 wk ave @77
×5 =385
-600 = -215
÷4
He'll drop about 54k
Scores 120 week 4.
3wk ave 112
x 5 = 560
– 546 = 14
÷4
He'll rise again about 3-4 k

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 12:01
That works, except I think it’s /5 instead of /4. Makes it easier to calculate too

Lazza · 01/04/2018 at 23:24
You need both ., so work out a plan to get them.. doesn’t matter which one you take first at this time in the season.

therealsharkmove · 02/04/2018 at 05:50
Dusty easy higher

Lazza · 01/04/2018 at 23:21
Maybe a 1 year wonder .. did nothing before last year .. has done little this year and playing a different role .. i’m looking at his projections vs others .. if I can find ia ~$150k swing I’m trading …

Jeff · 02/04/2018 at 00:08
I'm going Simpson – age doesn't look like holding him back – and Docherty out all season an extra plus for him 👍

therealsharkmove · 02/04/2018 at 05:49
Done nothing? He averaged 95~ a couple of times, no? Can't really count his last year before suspension as a guide as most Essendon players had terrible years then, so basically he had 2 write off years during his peak age and then backed it up with last year. He CAN play

Theoriginalforce · 02/04/2018 at 14:03
I have rocky. If everyone else trades him out. He goes huge right? Right…

therealsharkmove · 02/04/2018 at 05:47
Good call Demons. How about bringing in a key position player (for.Lewis) to play on the 2nd tall, that way you could play Lever in that loose man role and he will look like a 1mill player again.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 07:45
And the one we need is FROST

BVB21 · 02/04/2018 at 07:35
He is averaging 90. That’s pretty good for him.

Daniel · 02/04/2018 at 09:47
It's also pretty much in line with what I was expecting from him. For what it's worth, an average of 90 would have been the 15th ranked forward last year (including a few guys that only played 16-18 games for the year).

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 08:42
Because L Murphy is 102k he should generate more assuming he holds his spot. An 80 for a 102 player means a big spike

Pauly Walnuts · 02/04/2018 at 08:56
Thanks Pieman , I think he will hold his spot

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 09:10
His 2 snags in the 3rd came at an important time

Daniel · 02/04/2018 at 09:40
In 4 weeks? My first thought is it would be Murphy but after running the numbers, maybe not.
Bonner (at current average of 97) – would be around $390k after round 6 (nets you around $130k).
Murphy (at current average of 56) – would be around $212k after round 6 (nets you around $110k).
I think Bonner will be hard-pressed to maintain a 97 average, more realistic would be in the 85 range (which is still great value and good to have those points on the board but will only net you $100k at the end of round 6). If Murphy continues to get games, I can see him easily pushing his average to 65 (net of $130k). The other thing to keep in mind is that if Murphy puts up a high score (above 80, even once), it pushes his cash generation a lot higher.

redherringfc · 02/04/2018 at 08:03
Has to be Heeney doesn’t it? 105 and 110.

JugHead · 02/04/2018 at 08:45
Similar situation here. I already have Heeney. Going after Smith first. Looks a keeper to me.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 09:16
Maybe go for the non demon NDD.
Heeney started fwd yesterday and hardly touched the pill in the first qtr.
Went into mids after that and started to get his hands dirty.
Thought long and hard about starting either petracca or hogan. Both will score well this year with gawny back.
Gonna have no rooks on field up fwd next week unless you call christo a rook.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 09:32
R 14 bye is a huge problem otherwise Heeney is a no brainer trig

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 10:17
Heeny is the genuine premo currently and that is reflected in his price. I thought Petracca was good against Brisbane Neil. He did the right thing and took his opponent out of the way when Garlett and Hogan had a good thing going. He had four free kicks against which is unusual two of which were very unlucky. Didn't hit the scoreboard which is also unusual for him and score was still ok without being great. His opportunities will come. Hogan is the really interesting one, so cheap in sc. 145 for a 5 goal 1 behind 1 out of bounds game. He is going to have days a fair bit better than this. If he stays fit and gets continuity of games we might finally see what all the hype is about. I'm running them both and expecting 200 combined scores from Petracca and Hogan, I don't care how those points are divided I like the set up and reckon it works.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 09:34
You know what Gat I think you.re right but is he a keeper smith might be though

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 10:54
Hogan And Tracca, get em both Neil,
Keep it red and blue and keep the riffraff out

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 12:19
saving a spot for Tmac TIBOR

gator59 · 02/04/2018 at 08:16
Yeah I like it Tommy… Ryan looks right at home in freos defence with Wilson .. They seem to work off each other well

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 09:27
Gator/pie did u guys start him
I was big on him all preseason.
Part of the 2%.
How much u reckon that is gonna increase this week?

Shake_n_Bake_ · 02/04/2018 at 13:15
I have him to Trigg l know how much Freo like to free him up and get the pill in his hands. Likes to kick the thing thing to. Hope he continues his form.

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 08:36
Like it Tommy

gator59 · 02/04/2018 at 08:21
You certainly got nothing to lose trading those players in… but side ways trading i'm not so sure i'd be doing that
You probably should've at least had one of them from the start

scrotum · 02/04/2018 at 08:42
correct gator but sat back with danger injured and was going to wait to see if i could get him cheaper, maybe i still could if i go cogs mitchell instead and bank the 150 and could always bring him in later

Holty · 02/04/2018 at 09:22
Im amazed that you didnt start those 2 if you actually had the cash already. But having said that ive done the same. 😢Anyway, I understand the Zerrett trade as once u have been concussed its a worry. I wouldnt trade Zorko though. Is a proven premium and as soon as you trade him out he will score 150. You started him for a reason so dont waste a trade.

Ben · 02/04/2018 at 08:58
Naughton-Murphy

SC_Kev7 · 02/04/2018 at 09:00
Naughton or Dow would be the next two on the chopping block. Disappointing as high priced rooks. You could trade either to Murphy, swing Fin into your mids if chopping Dow

TommyC99 · 02/04/2018 at 09:16
Yeah like it Kev, but only problem with swinging fin into the mids is that findlayson is a walk up start in defence but if I play him in the mid, I would be leaving better rookies on the bench. Probably 1 of Holman or brayshaw. Compared to in defence where currently have naughton and keeffe on the bench. If O’connor Plays, could bring in o’connor For Dow to give me that def/mid swing

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 09:17
Agree with Kev. Naughton & Dow don't look like they will make much. The article BVC wrote on high priced rookies was on the money. None of them have been worth it so far

TommyC99 · 02/04/2018 at 09:28
Which one would you trade pieman? Pls look above as to my thought processes surrounding which one

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 10:32
Keffe is making no money. Has to be the one.

Loonfan · 02/04/2018 at 11:30
What about Davis-Uni, NM. He is a high priced rookie ($189K). If he does ok again next week he should be considered, because his JS is ok.

dontblushbaby · 02/04/2018 at 09:36
Naughton to Murphy ,I don't think Dow will lose cash but Murphy will make cash imo

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 09:40
Naughton for mine Dow second

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 10:30
Who are you trading in?

TommyC99 · 02/04/2018 at 10:38
Mills – Ryan

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 09:23
Just noticed he only scored 17. Did he break?

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 10:31
I watched the game didnt realise he was playing till the second half when his name was mentioned by the umps.

SCdonkey · 02/04/2018 at 09:30
I started with Rocky in Round 1, after seeing him play traded him out yesterday just before ports game to Danger. His knee is just not right atm and don't know how long that knee of his will get better.

SC_Sixty6 · 02/04/2018 at 09:53
Sounds like somebody isn't happy with their team and didn't take advice. Don't bite the hand that feeds you.

Sc_Wow · 02/04/2018 at 09:58
Getting a bit worried now Skinny you seem to be getting a little obsessed with me. For someone who says everything I write is incorrect (which you can’t back up) you seem to write a whole lot of bs on here. I’ve never gone near rocky.

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 10:20
Have you ever heard the expression, "Don't poke a dumb animal with a stick " skinny man.

Sc_Wow · 02/04/2018 at 10:34
You blokes are irrelevant

Daniel · 02/04/2018 at 09:25
This is the team they started the year with – if it didn't bother you pre-season, why does it bother you now?

Holty · 02/04/2018 at 10:56
Good point Daniel. I was just very undecided who to start in the forward line. He seemed the best from a group that i was very unsure of.

Dogman · 02/04/2018 at 10:22
Are you assuming Cats will win?

Holty · 02/04/2018 at 10:46
No not at all. What im saying is every game has a set amount of points to give out for a game. Geelong will have danger ablett selwood duncan who will all average high. Not everyone can average 100. Thats why people like Titch will benefit at teams like Hawthorn. They dont have many who will average large numbers so points will have to go somewhere.

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 10:59
You seem to have a very high level of understanding about how points are allocated Holty. Personally I don't get it.
Can you shed some light on how The Bonts points are allocated

pasta stRayner · 02/04/2018 at 11:26
Points are allocated based on how the possession impacts the game (different to DT which is irrelevant if it is an effective or ineffective possession). More points are allocated thus, for effective and contested v uncontested possessions. Points are allocated to a certain amount every game (I believe it's a total of 4,200 points spread between both teams) and that is why scaling takes place at the end of a match.
The Bont often rakes up the points for minimal possessions as his touches are often contested/effective and he's involved in a lot of score assists (+1 for point assist, +3 for goal assist). Points in Supercoach simply revolve around how the possession impacts the game, if your player kicks the winning goal you can guarantee some extra points will be whacked on!
Hope that gives you a better understanding, good luck for the season Tibor

Holty · 02/04/2018 at 11:46
Lol well explained. Funny how we both mentioned The Bont. But i think you will find 3300 is the number. Just checked 3 games during the week and they came to 3300 3302 and 3303.

Holty · 02/04/2018 at 11:41
Im hopeless at explaining things but here it goes. Each game is allocated a certain amount of points (if anyone thinks differently please let me know) which is shared between both teams. I think the number is 3300 give or take a couple every game. You have a scoring system where people score for effective kicks, hit-outs to advantage etc but if by games end if those points dont add up to 3300, thats where players get marked up or down. Like Oliver this weekend, at the end of the game he was 135 but was marked up to 146. Last night Parker imo had a better game than Heeney but Heeney scored more. Champion data needed to issue more points out and felt Heeneys influence was more impactful on the game. I think this is where Bont benefits with his scores. The Doggies dont have many players who impact a game so when added points need to be allocated, The Bont seems to benefit. Hope this makes sense.

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 15:26
Thanks lads that clears it up for me

TommyC99 · 02/04/2018 at 11:23
Duncan being out should help him a bit

Steeeve · 02/04/2018 at 09:56
Obviously go danger… to make it more exciting

yaboyazza · 02/04/2018 at 09:59
I like your thinking steeeve

JEL · 02/04/2018 at 12:02
If you're in front, go Titch, if your behind, go Danger

Steeeve · 02/04/2018 at 09:56
You need Murphy imo

Shaun · 02/04/2018 at 10:05
Is darcy mcpherson a option for tom bell.

seen_burns · 02/04/2018 at 10:33
Few options for Tom Bell are Zac Fisher(93,110), Christensen, McPherson, Dunkley and maybe Taberner.

JEL · 02/04/2018 at 12:04
I went Bell to Waterman (WCE), hoping he stays for at least 3-4 weeks until JJK gets back and has increased in value.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 12:35
Got $ go up to a keeper.
If want $ trade down to a cheap rook -fritsch, ryan etc.
Or
Straight trade for fisher (nice pod)

JugHead · 02/04/2018 at 10:25
Mostly ok. My main mistake was a couple of high priced rookies who haven't fired a shot (Rayner and Dow). Shoulda taken more notice of BVC's article. So now I have some work to do.
One thing I'm patting myself on the back for is not rage trading after round 1. Rookies are often inconsistent. You can't judge them on one game, and I didn't try to. My corrective trades are now clearer.

dontblushbaby · 02/04/2018 at 10:30
Didn't trade this week, Mills is a concern ,might become Simmo or Heater next week as they will both rise in price, Naughton will become Murphy, Dow will be looked at the following week, some of the high prices rookies still might come good, projected to get 2362 with Titch & Kelly but will be happy with 2330

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 10:46
Yeah pretty happy.
Started this backline so stoked with how they have come out of the blocks.
Laird, Ryan, Bonner, Doodee, Finlaysen, Murray. Naughton, Murphy.
Mids very solid with cogs at M6 and holman and kelly on deck..
Rucks started Kruez who was killing it until and i quote "lost power in his groin" that one line was enough to trade to Nic nat before the carlton game. Would have loved nank but wanted to see if Kruez played. Damn Thursday night game!
Went heavy up fwd with Chisto at 5 and fritsch at 6.
This week money saved on nic nat will turn brayshaw (who is on the bench dont see any point having $200k on the bench) into tarranto putting fritsch on the bench.
I think scully out is just gonna help him.
So yeah pretty good
Might also bring in rookie ryan up fwd as could be a nice little $ bench earner.
Regret?
Didn't start Dusty but cant have them all.

SC_Sixty6 · 02/04/2018 at 10:49
Only regret is not starting cog. But when you have Danger, Dusty, Titch…..something has to give. Cog will come in for crouch this week though before his price rise.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 11:56
Coniglio was in and out of my team all pre season. Decided to pay the extra and get Kelly. Can’t fit him in, will reluctantly pass.

Marty · 02/04/2018 at 14:25
Rookies all right except went Waterman instead of Ryan because Ryan was on the extended bench at the time. McLean and Smith were good picks. Mills and Lobb were the risks and are not panning out well. No Danger may hurt me. Time will tell.

Ja191 · 02/04/2018 at 10:49
definitely value, without injury (oliver) he will make top 5 mids easy. Parker and Cripps also have the potential to make top 5 if not 10 aswell. All are very good value picks

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 11:08
Oliver and Cripps look like being SC premos for a very long time. How old is Parker now, Still looks to be an absolute gun sometimes forgotten a bit out of sight in Sydney or just hidden amongst some other talent they have there.

Sc_Wow · 02/04/2018 at 11:25
Parker is only 25, he’s a gun. Only think that makes him hard to get in is the rd 14 bye

Tasky · 02/04/2018 at 13:06
You have the best mid rookies atm so wait a week for D-U if he does ok again.
But, Dow had wraps on him and he will come good if Bolton preserves with him.

Holty · 02/04/2018 at 11:02
Come on Menegola. If he doesnt score well now ive simply made the wrong selection.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 11:03
Bad news for dunc but could be good for kelly.

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 11:26
And Danger!! He might spend more time in the midfield and less time up forward.

SCdonkey · 02/04/2018 at 11:15
Who's his replacement, hope it's not O'connor. Will miss out on Holmans score if O'connor plays.

dontblushbaby · 02/04/2018 at 12:00
Cockatoo in

Gertride · 02/04/2018 at 15:17
O'Connor in for Ratagolea (idk how to spell it)

Apocalypse · 02/04/2018 at 11:15
Naughton to Murphy… better off always going cheaper IMO, once that 120 rolls out of Bonner's three round average you'll be trading him out almost as fast as you traded him in.

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 18:29
Naughton to Murphy is your best option as cash generation this season is more crucial than ever before. Good Luck

Shaun · 02/04/2018 at 11:20
Hold mate

Apocalypse · 02/04/2018 at 11:21
DEF:
Laird, Tuohy, Savage, Doeedee, Finlayson, Murphy (Naughton, Keefe)
MID:
Mitchell, Oliver, Fyfe, Parker, Whitfield, O'Meara, Kelly, Holman (Brayshaw, Banfield, Barry)
RUCK:
Goldy, Gawn (Cameron)
FWD:
Greene, Billings, Mclean, Smith, Sicily, Fritsch (Ryan, Garlett)
Any trade suggestions?

frank · 02/04/2018 at 12:58
Can't see a single reason to trade. Nice squad. Hold Brayshaw. Joel Selwood went 14, 53 in his first 2 games then tonned up 7 times that year to ave 77.

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 18:44
You would be crazy not to go Naughton to Murphy and pocket the $64k and also generate a lot more cash from a cash cow perspective with Murphy as Naughton will lose cash.
Think you scored closer to 2500 with Jelwood's 140 this week well done and a great mix of players with many POD's – Nice team.

TommyC99 · 02/04/2018 at 11:24
Brayshaw hasn’t looked too bad in his few games. JS looks good and only needs the one Big game to make us some cash. So i’d Be holding him. Do you have rookies such as Dow, Clark or naughton?

pasta stRayner · 02/04/2018 at 12:07
I have Naughton… could just do a correction trade from him to Murphy, and bank the $60k.
I wouldn't have enough money to jump on Cogs.. perhaps the one sole trade will be the best bet next week. Always a predicament if I do Naughton over trading out Keefe though.. I do like the Keefe/Sicily swing.

pasta stRayner · 02/04/2018 at 12:08
– Apocaplypse

seen_burns · 02/04/2018 at 12:21
Both Parker and Cripps are good picks, maybe look at your bye structure to see which player is more suited to your team or toss a coin…

BVB21 · 02/04/2018 at 12:39
Parker is better I think

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 13:15
Parker was about 80 at half time. Went very quiet second half

BVB21 · 02/04/2018 at 12:40
Not a Carlton supporter but wouldn’t recommend him.

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 13:10
Matera had 2 blinders in a row last year & thousands jumped on, only to be burn to a crisp. I smell a similar fate with this move

Paul · 02/04/2018 at 20:48
I am a Carlton supporter and his improvement from last year to this year is about as big a jump as I've ever seen in 1 preseason. He'll play every week and get some good scores but he's a second year player so unlikely to be consistent enough to be worth getting in. Go for a bottom dollar rookie

BVB21 · 02/04/2018 at 12:39
I have the same problem.
We know Oliver and dusty will be top mids.
I personally think they are safe options and good for winning leagues.
If you want to win overall need to take some chances with mid pricers like coniglio, curnow etc
Look at last year. If you had Oliver or Kelly you would have huge advantage.

Beezneez · 02/04/2018 at 12:50
Thanks for your reply BVB21. Had Kelly last year and my wife had Oliver – was spewing I didn't pick him and was never able to get him. I guess we can't go wrong with any of those players. Last minute decision methinks.

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 14:55
I like the straight trade to either Clarry or Coniglio.

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 13:35
Sounds like a bad hammy according to Beez in the comments. Too much money to have Crouch on the bench for an extended period. Get rid of him. Mills to Bonner ticks multiple boxes

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 13:51
Thanks for that INPieman,wasn't sure how bad the hammy was,if it was going to be longer than two games,I was going to trade him to Clarry,still need to get rid of Clark though.

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 13:59
If it's more than 2 weeks & sounds like it almost certainly will then that's a forced injury trade. Did the same with Ryder this week. Clarry looks a good option. Clark can wait

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 13:40
Bonnar is a bit expensive for me. Got 76 yesterday that included a junk time goal that bumped him up

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 13:56
I might have to look at a straight swap Mills to Luke Ryan from Freo.

SCdonkey · 02/04/2018 at 14:03
If you're looking to move Mills, imo I'd either upgrade to a keeper(premo) or downgrade to a rookie you don't have that's on the bubble. There's no point of trading a mid price to another mid price who you will trade out again later.

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 14:20
Hi SCdonkey,I can see where you are coming from,was looking at Bonner as my downgrade or Simpson as my upgrade,then I thought Ryan could end up a keeper at either D5 or D6.

Shaun · 02/04/2018 at 13:43
Nice start derek.What would you do with tom bell if you owned him?

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 13:54
I wouldn't be too disappointed in missing Liam Ryan Derek. He's going to give you 2-3 turds for every blinder. And he won't play a Dogs team with no hunger every week. If you make it to 2270 I'd suggest that might be a little better than par

SCdonkey · 02/04/2018 at 14:10
Agree INP, i have Ryan 115 sitting on the bench. Not corncern of missing that juicy 115 points, we just never know which rookies that will score better than the other. More importantly is the main blokes you pick that will score you points and keep you in the pack.

dontblushbaby · 02/04/2018 at 13:55
Same with Mills to Simmo, I'll get him this week as his price will rise, I would have had him my starting team but he played a different role in the JLT for some reason

SCdonkey · 02/04/2018 at 13:55
Not a bad return Derek, considering a few low score. Anything over 2200 is a good score in my book, I'm currently at 1995 with Danger, Titch and Kelly to play i don't know and don't care about what's my projection score is. All care is for my last 3 players to hit over 300 points between them. Should push me up the ranking this week.
Oh! Just noticed we're in the same league, didn't know that's you. Played in the same league with ya in past.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 14:37
The Bunnies struggled last year and didn’t make many finals. I’ll be looking forward to a good battle against you this year.

Shake_n_Bake_ · 02/04/2018 at 14:07
Had Gawn as capt last week Oliver this week Not a great record Gawn has against Bris and Robbo out swayed me to Oliver. Your score if you get 2270 you will take that. I went Langdon instead of Ryan aswell.

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 14:18
Solid side and start to the season Derek. I like the Heater and Lycett picks, but not too sure on Mills. Mills to Simmo is a must IMO. Dont wait and do a Docherty mate. He aint going to get any cheaper. I dont have Simmo either but I do have Bonner. I am hoping to upgrade Bonner to Simmo in the not too distant future. Bonner averages 98 SC over his first 2 games, so he should appreciate nicely after the lock out. Good luck today!

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 19:28
Derek nice score seeing Titch and Kelly scored 265 between them, you'll be greatful of that as this means you should score around the 2335 mark which is a decent score.
I was on 2029 with Titch, Menegola and Kelly to play, so I ended up scoring 2351 – Unfortunately Menegola didn't preform and I see him struggling in the side with Danger & Gazza sharing rolls up forward so I am certain Menegola will not finish in the top 15 or 20 forwards also it wouldn't surprise me if Scott drops him next week.
I'm trading Menagola to Robbie Grey which I am set on doing.
My other trade will be Hibberd to Shaw and will pocket myself $134,600 by doing this.
I admit I am a little reluctant about trading Hibbered as its still early, however Heater looks the goods this season and for his price I feel a lot more convinced that Heater will finish being a top 10 defender come season end, where as for Hibbered I am not sure whether he will finish in the top 20 defenders as he is way to unpredictable his scores of 74 & 72 have been very disappointing to say the least considering his hefty price tag of $545k
Good luck mate.

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 14:39
The Dogs got Boyd & Schache for a reason. And when they play they will want quality ball users delivering to them. So I'd hang onto him

David C · 02/04/2018 at 18:51
Might have to wait 2 years for that though.

pasta stRayner · 02/04/2018 at 14:22
You're often better off just simply holding for a few weeks, If Lambert is your number one concern it's not too bad.
I normally say jump off ship with premiums early if:
1) they are playing a different role to what you originally anticipated for based on pre-season/JLT
2) long term injury
3) missed the boat on an under-priced premium that looks to be top 10 in the position (in your case, Smith, Mclean I'd be jumping ship)
Somethings to consider, good luck! I'd almost consider hitting that trade button.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 15:06
Caddy out next week might help

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 15:58
Great start Derek I have Lambert and seriously considering Smith or petracca as a corrective move.

dontblushbaby · 02/04/2018 at 14:32
An interview not long ago on Triple M with I think it was Scott Sellwood said that the team wouldn't be putting too much pressure on him as he's only played 1/2 a JLT game

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 14:38
Thanks for the heads up mate!

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 14:45
The team might not have any pressure on Danger but he only knows one way. He's a competitive beast who goes surfing in his tuxedo

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 14:59
Thanks Pieman!

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 14:56
Was only a slight strain
He has had ample time to recover.
Be no sign of it today he will be back at it 100%

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 15:00
Thanks Trigga! The C is firmly planted on Danger. No guts no glory!

Shake_n_Bake_ · 02/04/2018 at 15:09
He would have ants in his pants!! If you have Dangerman u go with Dangerman.

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 18:14
He was limping towards the end but he was fine while running.
Just had a huge meltdown I think

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 15:11
That'll stuff up a few loopholes

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 15:18
Might be a late captain for a few. That would be painful. If you don't have Titch or Danger put the E on Kelly instead

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 15:18
C rather

Tommo · 02/04/2018 at 15:49
Had 106 from Finlayson lines up
Not anymore

SCdonkey · 02/04/2018 at 15:57
Demmit there goes Holman 92, hoping O'Connor scores around the same.

dontblushbaby · 02/04/2018 at 16:06
21 points at 1/4 time, he might do Newman like last year ?

INPieman · 02/04/2018 at 15:28
Don't publish that for the gods to see

Finnius · 02/04/2018 at 15:31
I have already jinxed us once this year… surely not again?

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:46
Still on track for 132… you should be good

Steeeve · 02/04/2018 at 15:57
Ends the quarter on 35. Rested forward… still a massive quarter but hopefully he doesn't spend too much time forward

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 15:41
Blame that dog Selwood

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 15:49
Yeah he ducked his way into it, thought the Umps were gonna crack down on that stuff?

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:45
If you blame both everyone is happy

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:44
Dangerwoodlett in perfect order

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:44
“Keep a large viewing distance at all times please”

GloryDays90 · 02/04/2018 at 15:41
Haha you obviously don't know what a Flog is then. If being a tough/smart player is that then yes Selwood is one.

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:42
Obvious Geelong bias

Marty · 02/04/2018 at 17:29
Anyone else love the fact that deleted's comments are actually being deleted.

Finnius · 02/04/2018 at 15:41
Worst stager in the competition. Freekick was an absolute disgrace.

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 15:42
So was the 50

GloryDays90 · 02/04/2018 at 15:45
I think you have him mixed up with Rance.

Multi_ · 02/04/2018 at 16:09
Definition of one eyed supporter: GloryDays90
Just found the above in the footy record weird stuff

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:43
I’m sure….

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:43
Did someone say ‘Philliam Davis’

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 15:45
It doesn't matter how you do it just get him in!

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 15:54
Yep get him in Jimbob, will go up 100 grand + next week, can't believe only 52% of coaches have him.

Multi_ · 02/04/2018 at 16:07
Absolute guaranteed must have

Jim_bob321 · 02/04/2018 at 16:08
Would u downgrade Brayshaw for the extra cash or Banfield?

Multi_ · 02/04/2018 at 21:21
Jim I personally would watch the teams next week I am sticking with Brayshaw as I think Freo will as well

Maverick_ · 02/04/2018 at 17:17
lol why would u not have started him before rd 1?? he was the biggest lock of the preseason for rookies… my goodness

Multi_ · 02/04/2018 at 21:26
It’s SuperCoach Mav we have all made mistakes

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 19:41
Jim-bob321 are you serious mate?
If this is a serious question and you have Brayshaw who scored a 58 & 62 and costs $198k – You would be stupid not to downgrade Brayshaw to Kelly not only because T Kelly looks as though he will be the highest earning Cash cow for season 2018 but also because you will be getting $83,000 back into your war chest.
FFS mate just do it if you're being serious…

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 16:28
Looking allright for you now John, should ton up ok, I've got Sicily spudding it at the moment, bit of a worry.

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 16:47
Yes I feel better now Russty,that first Q score of 19 had me worried,but in the second Q he was back to his best.

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 16:38
Titch is a gun, should pump out a massive score

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 16:48
I never should have doubted him.

NoLanguage · 02/04/2018 at 17:24
Sit back and relax Johnny!

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 20:23
Stay clear of Menegola mate. He hasn't had an impact scoring 74 & 54 and I feel a lot of it has to do with Gazza being back in the side. I also think Scott wont hesitate to drop him if he doesn't improve.
Don't get trapped into Menegola unless he avrages 100 between R3 to R12

Bazza · 02/04/2018 at 16:47
Thanks Neil for your interest. I know about Too serious and although it is a good and free SC tool it lacks many features that SC gold provides. Do you know if SC gold is the same as SC stats which is available for about $20. Are SC gold subscribers happy with the service. I am a new SCer and am hopeless scoring 1901 point last week.

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 20:25
Bazza SC Gold is $19.95 mate

GloryDays90 · 02/04/2018 at 16:10
😂😂

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 16:51
Sure are,but at least it's not working at the moment.

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 17:13
It is now 🙁

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 16:15
F it he is a premium haha

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 16:36
THE Week after too

nickgonzalez771 · 02/04/2018 at 16:36
Set and forget. Absolute jet.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 16:42
Otten did the same last year but I reckon you're spot on great pick cats

Finnius · 02/04/2018 at 16:46
I'd liken Otten more to Finlayson – Kelly seems in a different league to those two.

Davo · 02/04/2018 at 17:24
Thinking same, a risk for sure but that is what this game is about.

Marty · 02/04/2018 at 18:08
Have a feeling Simpson will come in for Lobb after his p/w effort

AuroraBorealis?! · 02/04/2018 at 17:30
Give Lobb one more week, He's up against Sinclair and should score ok. Taranto wont go up in price that much either, if Lobb does well keep him, if he doesn't, trade him.

David C · 02/04/2018 at 18:57
Yep, Scully out. Only Hopper to come back in. Taranto is a good get.

Holty · 02/04/2018 at 16:56
Yeah Hawk ive seen enough. Just dont see him playing the midfield time he needs now to be SC relevant. I will be traded him this week.

Big G · 02/04/2018 at 18:16
agree. corrective trade

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 21:22
TopHawk there are pro's and cons when selecting a high priced spud.
Granted I wish I started Boak over Menegola but I didn't as I chose Menegola hoping he would be a POD as only 7% own him and if he didn't work out which seems to be the case then I always had in mind that I can trade him to Gray providing Gray played well enough and while doing so pocket myself $47k to put towards the Danger fund as I really wanted Gray from the start.
I always feel as though having a high priced player or so called premo that ends up being a spud is a lot better then having a underperforming mid priced player because its easy to go for example from Menegola to R Gray, Boak, Westhoff or Buddy or whoever else and by doing so adding cash towards your bank.
Id rather have Menegola as opposed to say someone like Sicily which 23% own at a awkward price of $403k who will be quite inconsistant I feel and if you dont have the cash to upgrade to whoever then its a real pain and thats when silly trades start to take place because those without the extra cash will do uncalled for trades just to generate the cash to bring in players that are more consistant and pricey OR they end up doing sideways trades which ends up being a wasted trade anyway.
I personally wanted Gray in my forward line and would have chose Gray from the start if my Forward bench rookie Emergency scored well enough but that didn't eventuate. Im not perturbed by Gray playing only 8 games within 10 weeks.
So now Menegola becomes Gray + $47k to the Danger collection kitty.

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 21:39
Hi Dean,
Menegola is in "no mans land" .
Not forward, not midfield, just somewhere in between. Menzel is kicking goals up forward and ABLETTDANGERWOOD are taking care of the midfield.
Just my take mate.
Cheers

Marty · 02/04/2018 at 17:31
And Stanley

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 17:05
Yep Gator, and we've never had a decent Ruck since, did get Savage though..whoopee

gator59 · 02/04/2018 at 17:10
The way we are recruiting Russty it's gunna be a long time before we have another one

Steeeve · 02/04/2018 at 17:19
Scott must read the comments, thanks coach.

Steeeve · 02/04/2018 at 17:27
Who else captained Danger instead?

NoLanguage · 02/04/2018 at 17:43
Nope

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 17:31
and Limping

hedski · 02/04/2018 at 17:31
Think I'll get him in for Crouch this week.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:12
He did

Swans2012 · 02/04/2018 at 18:35
Might be a convenient brayshaw to oconnor next week if brayshaw scores poorly again, would be a convenient link…

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 18:38
Thinking the same here

Marty · 03/04/2018 at 08:50
Or L Fogarty?

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 17:59
Bloody cracker Josh!..woohoo go danger!!

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:08
Great game, shame there had to be a loser, Kelly to go up 130 grand next week, ka-ching!

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 18:17
Way he goes about it could be a keeper 👍

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:21
Definitely mate.

gator59 · 02/04/2018 at 18:11
Get Danger in the guts more and BANG.. Why in the hell was Zac Guthrie playing on Roughie…He beat him hands down in the air way to many times

BrownlowBoy · 02/04/2018 at 18:13
No genuine tall defender for Geelong really hurt them. Guthrie got caught out a couple of times but it was to be expected.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 18:18
And why did the Saints dump McEvoy

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:20
For Savage and a first round pick apparently Neil, plus Ben wanted to go and play in a good team lol

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 18:22
Reckon danger was 50/50 fwd/mid.
Has a say when he is in the guts.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 18:16
Is Tich a brownlow chance TRIGG

gator59 · 02/04/2018 at 18:20
Get on him Neil.. Looking good for a Charlie if he keeps this up

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 18:20
Gotta be a shot 100 disposals in 2 weeks goood start!
though dusty looks in superb nick.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:35
Very finals like

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 18:43
You'd be stoked with that performance Derek from your hawkers.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:54
yes. More relief. Would have been a bad loss.

DavidSA · 02/04/2018 at 18:14
Calm calm 😅

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 18:19
Sorry a bit emotional here, the worst umpiring I have ever seen. Was really frustrating to watch. On top off that a bit of history between Hawks and the Cats. I can't help but hate all three of them

BrownlowBoy · 02/04/2018 at 18:22
Hawks fans must have nightmares after picking Thorp over Selwood 😉

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 18:24
Yeah for sure

BrownlowBoy · 02/04/2018 at 18:15
Selwood is a champion. One of the best players in the past decade.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:34
He should become an umpire when he retires. He is always telling the ump he should have got a free

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 18:34
Whenever I look at him he's waving his hands around for the free

hedski · 02/04/2018 at 18:21
Bit harsh calling him a dog DM, plays the game tough and hard (maybe ekes the odd high free).

Bulldog boy · 02/04/2018 at 18:21
You need physiological help pal. It is only a game and what a ripper it was.
Mitchell bog and Danger will only get better. Many SCers behind the ball already and will not be able to afford to get him in.

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 18:24
I think you mean psychological. Physiological is to do with bodily functions

IntelDesign · 02/04/2018 at 18:26
Perhaps you could do with both.

BrownlowBoy · 02/04/2018 at 18:28
maybe a tiny bit of wee came out when the Hawks got over the line?

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:39
LOL

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 18:41
Lmao

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 21:41
Not just wee dont forget the Poo, look at Hawthorn's colours they aren't called the wee's & poo's for no reason….lol

IntelDesign · 02/04/2018 at 18:25
Why the hate?

Vinny · 02/04/2018 at 18:16
Do whatever you can to get Kelly in!! That’s the definite first step!
Otherwise looks like solid trades.

David C · 02/04/2018 at 19:02
Kelly yes, I wouldn't be doing the Bonner trade.

Pitch72 · 02/04/2018 at 20:49
Yeah, do the bonner trade, his b/e is -57, naughton is +25, he’ll make more cash and he is a better scorer👍🏻

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 21:43
I like those trades and I would be bringing in Bonner also but I gotta get Shaw & R Gray as my priority.

hedski · 02/04/2018 at 18:23
No apologises needed Neil, great game.
We had our chances, let the Hawks have there way a bit in the first half.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:31
Hawks had 4 hit post in first half. Kept cats in it

hedski · 02/04/2018 at 22:02
True they need to kick straighter.

LittleBoyBlue · 02/04/2018 at 18:49
Plus 3 or more that weren't paid against Danger and GAJ in the last quarter mate. Looks they have immunity to incorrect disposal frees against, how do you get tackled to the ground drop the ball and then flick throw the ball off the ground to a teammate without giving away a free kick. Worst umpiring I've ever seen, they were starstruck and too scared to pay frees against Danger or Ablett, I hope they don't get a finals game

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 22:40
Always the way with Geelong,you can add Selwood to that lot and they weren't even playing at the cattery.

BrownlowBoy · 02/04/2018 at 18:20
Those two have flopped big time. Huge price drops I would think?

IntelDesign · 02/04/2018 at 18:23
Looks as if his role's changed and not for the better. With Kelly cementing his midfield minutes, Duncan still to come back, Ablett in there, it was suicide picking him – on reflection. Heeney, Buddy or a switcheroo in that order, perhaps.

DavidSA · 02/04/2018 at 18:26
Yup I think Franklin, Heeney, Petracca and even a sneaky Lynch would be better
All 4 of these guys will be well over 90 avg
Forward line is a headache every year but this is the worst ever

BrownlowBoy · 02/04/2018 at 18:27
I like Walters too

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:29
Gray is top 6

DavidSA · 02/04/2018 at 18:37
Derek Gray would be easily top 6 this year now we have seen how thin the fwd line is after 2 rounds. Billings and Dahlhaus are in a stinking team and Mengelola is getting squeezed out.
Still Ports greatest strength is rotation of its mids and small forwards. Just gotta hope Gray does not have them games where he is a small forward and goes missing like last year

DavidSA · 02/04/2018 at 18:49
urgh Menegola*
Damn iPad had it locked on a auto correct for a Italian soccer player lmfao!

DavidSA · 02/04/2018 at 18:29
Looks like he is part of the mid hub?
I think he is relevant too but under Ross is scary

hedski · 02/04/2018 at 18:32
Lynch, no just no.
BURN!

TommyC99 · 03/04/2018 at 06:42
I think it would be better waiting until he’s 300k to bring Lynch in

redherringfc · 02/04/2018 at 18:40
The way Rocky is going he might pose some very serious value as a midfield bench player so we can loophole him if ever gets his mojo back.

DavidSA · 02/04/2018 at 18:44
yeah it's a possibility to grab him cheap after he has a spell and gets his act together before coming back into the best 22 for Port. Reckon he might bottom out around the 390-400k mark maybe lower?

DavidSA · 02/04/2018 at 18:31
It's a weird and wonderfull start to 2018 ain't it

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 18:34
I’m suffering the wrath of universally high scores

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:26
Why didn’t he play in the guts earlier?

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:27
More like 50 points.

Worble · 02/04/2018 at 18:46
Dangerfield. Me, like many are rueing that I didn’t get him. What a player. He willed himself in the last quarter. How was that takeaway from Rioli in the last quarter!

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 18:35
Low 2300s

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 18:35
Or high 2200s

Kyle · 02/04/2018 at 18:41
Depends on who you had missing. Im happy with my 2160 considering i had kreuzer and greene that i had to cover with subpar rooks – if i had ryan on for green wiulda gone 2200+ tho so about par i guess

KSinny · 02/04/2018 at 18:28
I ended up with 2350 so I hope so

Tyruddanaut · 02/04/2018 at 18:35
5% would be 2320 I reckon
10% would be 2180 around abouts

johnno2908 · 02/04/2018 at 18:41
Could be big. I managed 2482 with 5x blokes on field between 58 and 62. Holman, Ryan, Murphy on bench. Leaving lots of points on the bench already, but still happy with the 2482

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 18:43
Great efffort, that's a monster score

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 22:02
Awesome score johnno2908

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 18:35
why would he be suspended?

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:38
Dropping his knees into Selwood's face and chest like an idiot.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 18:39
He will get a week for that. Got Selwood in head.
But everyone was warned

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:42
Straight to Charlie Curnow..no biggy.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 19:06
exactly mate a moron why did I pick him

Marty · 03/04/2018 at 08:54
Thinking it's a fine.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 18:44
Cmon Rust.
Sicily?
Seriously? 🤔

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:47
Why did I pick him?…not sure mate haha, I knew what he was like.

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 19:04
i dont think he will, sort of hoping he does so i can get Curnow, who i absolutely have a mancrush on lol.

BrownlowBoy · 02/04/2018 at 18:35
What did he do? I missed the first quarter.

Nutcrack · 02/04/2018 at 18:37
At Least it is a good week to trade him out. A silly billy but I think he will be ok.

Tibor · 02/04/2018 at 20:38
It was a shocker. Did not appear to actually do Selwood any damage but it was very ugly. Hard to imagine him not getting a spell for that. He behaved like a total flog all day. Was he making up for Toby's absence this week. He has gone past Toby in the flog stakes I reckon. I actually have him because I felt that after last years behaviours the hawks would get him under control but he is clearly just a total tool.
I'll be trading him out when he gets suspended and cop my right whack for putting a flog in in the first place

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 20:48
Couldn't agree more Tibor, I might trade him anyway just for the floggery, if he doesn't miss this week, it's just a matter of time before he does something serious and gets rubbed out for weeks.
I don't think it's a sideways I'd regret if I get Curnow.

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 20:54
yeah agree with you both total flog Curnow the go

Sc_Wow · 02/04/2018 at 21:17
A week for that? You’ve got to be kidding

Kyle · 03/04/2018 at 12:51
Agree. If he misses for that its a joke

Maverick_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:39
2370 for me. i think im about par

redherringfc · 02/04/2018 at 18:43
Followed up my 1850 1st round with a 2330.
No trades, just put the right rookies on and had Danger, Zorko and Merrett actually get me some points.

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:45
Nice comeback Red!

johnno2908 · 02/04/2018 at 18:48
Great fight back. That’s the issue with the POD’s I suppose. Extremely unlucky to have 2 blokes get 50 in week 1, when realistically you would except 220+. But they are very good players, so hopefully more of the 2300+ coming for you!

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 19:05
thank god i traded him to Simmo after his 55. Do yourself a favour and trade him out quickstat. could even be dropped. Go to a premium if you have the cash, if you're looking for a cheap option Marchbank is 28k more expensive with scores of 105 and 81

Paul · 02/04/2018 at 20:50
I'll get Bonner I think. See if I can sneak Robbie Gray in up forward

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 21:29
Just assumed you had him, that's definitely the best plan

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 18:48
Who's Pat?

neil demons delight · 02/04/2018 at 19:04
par I think rusty the doorman

Lazza · 02/04/2018 at 20:12
I got burnt by the late outs .. had him on field as my loophole in case Franklin (VC) did a repeat.. had Danger as Capt .. had Luke Ryan (106) on the bench as my E. Also copped it with Greene on field and had wrong E.. ended up with Zac Langdon (65) but had Liam Ryan (115) sitting there twiddling his thumbs.. The Ryan factor = 94 points..

johnno2908 · 02/04/2018 at 19:04
Nice start to the season.

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 19:03
Scored 2380 this week. A few dispointments in the forward line such as Lobb, Sicily and Billings but apart from that pretty happy with the round. Was forced to trade Kreuzer to Nic Nat so hoping his TOG increases quickly. Merret is a bit worrying as well maybe I should trade him to Danger.

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 19:11
Nice score DM. Sicily is a nutter. Needs anger management classes. Dont have Sicily but also got bitten by Billings and Hibberd, had Ryan on the bench and Fritsch onfield and had Murphy on the bench and Murray onfield. So left 77 SC on the bench. But you get that. Cheers mate.

JohnDJ59 · 02/04/2018 at 19:20
2252 for me and everything you said plus Mills and Crouch.

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 19:36
Thats solid mate because Mills was sheize and Crouch was the Merret I had last week. Cheers

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 19:23
Hey Hawk, well done mate, nice improvement!, I started with 2308 last week and got 2407 this week, very happy with my start, my best ever I think 🙂

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 19:35
Sensational start Russtyy! I am bloody envious. But its still early days and the leagues start next week! haha I have not used any trades yet, I have Danger and all the right rooks. (Murphy, Bonner, Murray, Doedee, Finlayson, Murphy, Kelly, Holman, Ryan, Fritsch and even Brayshaw. Dom Barry, Banfield, Giles-Langdon, and Naughton are the 4 rooks that will be looked at as trade bait. That O'Connor from the Cats looks pretty good. Not sure if I need to trade this week. I want to save my trades for as long as absolutely possible. Cheers mate.

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 19:41
Cheers mate, I'm not that sold on Ryan, he did get 38 week 1, I have Keefe in there too to swing with Siciflog, who I will be punting this week if he gets suspended, so maybe I'll punt Keefe too for Murphy.. O' Connor only came in cause that Ratugalea guy didn't get up, wonder if he'll get regular games or not? I might just let Naughton rot on the bench, he has pretty good JS I reckon.

TOPHAWK1 · 02/04/2018 at 19:50
Yep. Naughton has been condemned to the bench. He will be about as effective as Nathan Brown from the Saints. Possibly the worst SC scorer who gets regular games. Zac Dawson is lucky as he has been de listed.

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 19:54
Hahah yeah I believe Zac is now trying to sell commercial real estate, won't sell much to any Saints Fans lol

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 19:36
I think this might be my best start as well. Always great to see some improvement on previous years, great job Russty. Looking forward to versing you in some leagues over the year.

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 19:46
I noticed Deafness was right up there mate, well done to you too, Leagues are gonna be tough this year!

Rocksta · 02/04/2018 at 19:31
Please see above

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 21:49
The Bunnies dropped a bit this week in overall rank. 1,199th after 2 rounds.

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 19:16
I especially like the part where you have to wait 5 to 10 minutes for the 'Live' scores to come in, Fanfooty is much quicker.

Porous · 02/04/2018 at 21:16
Yes, Fan footy is instantaneous.

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 20:12
Hey Beard, I heard them say during the game that Nicnat's being managed by only being put on for 11 or 12 minutes per quarter, so that could last a few weeks yet, until he gets stronger and more stamina.

FearTheBeard · 02/04/2018 at 20:15
Thanks mate. What are your views on Kreuzer?
I held last week as I thought he might be ok if named.
Now Im thinking it's obviously not great.
Nank the safe option and pocket 120k+ no 200 breakeven.

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 20:23
I'd be worried about holding him but you can wait and see till teams are released, Groins are a bit of a bugger injury and can drag on, I started with Nank so pretty happy with how he's going, don't think Soldo will affect him much if he does get games.
Witts could be ok too.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 20:25
Kruez "lost power in his groin"
To me that doesnt sound too good and not a short term thing
As playing Friday night dont think he will play again this week

Ja191 · 02/04/2018 at 20:17
I’d go nank. Cheap and looked good so far. Nic nat is getting limited game time which will limit his scoring whilst also the potential to get injured/rested at any time. Risk isn’t worth it imo

Finnius · 02/04/2018 at 20:27
As he almost got up for last weekend I assume that he is pretty close to being fully fit – in that case he should be fine for this weekend. As they have the friday game if he doesn't get up then you can trade to whoever you want.

FearTheBeard · 02/04/2018 at 20:34
Just wanted to thank you all for your help and views.
As a Tiger fan Nank is looking like my option if Kreuz is out.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 20:25
Pretty bad hammy
I would think about 3-4 weeks.
As was a bad one thinking 4.

gator59 · 02/04/2018 at 20:42
Gotta go then by the sounds of it

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 20:28
Heard it will be about 6 weeks

FearTheBeard · 02/04/2018 at 20:22
Bloody accidentally hit enter.
If he kills it I go for cogs as the stepping stone in week 3 with the 300k left over!

Finnius · 02/04/2018 at 20:26
You don't want Sinclair in your side. He won't be a keeper, and so then the next best thing is Nank. Although COniglio will make money, if you don't think that he will be a keeper then there is no point picking him, whereas if you bank the cash you will be able to pick a definite keeper in Danger ASAP, whilst also getting a solid cash cow in Ryan after his ton on the weekend.

FearTheBeard · 02/04/2018 at 20:33
Thanks for the help Finnius.
I do believe Cogs could well be a keeper.
Though there is no chance Sinclair is.
The logic is i'm losing one I was hoping was a set and forget in Kreuz (even if I go for him again he will be substancially cheaper with a 200+ break even already!) plus the groin issue hovering.
Nank could well do for months/season.
Ryan will fatten my bank quicker too.
350K+ in there next week when I likely cull Naughton to O'Connor.
Started with Dusty,Titch, Oliver, Kelly, Fyfe so adding Danger in there is going to be more important then Cogs one would assume especially with Kelly & Holman holding their own for us on field.
Agree with my logic?

Rocksta · 02/04/2018 at 20:32
I can’t comprehend much of what you say.
What I can devulge from from your rambling is that you want to slaughter some cows?
You won’t be able to do that until rd 4, and even then, they willbe corrective trades!
Chill the fk out!

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 20:50
What

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 20:53
Oh Jeez really?…lol, I guess they'll learn the hard way about trades.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 20:53
That was me just taking the p1ss 😎

Moana · 02/04/2018 at 21:13
Don’t be a dill!

BlueBaggerJosh · 02/04/2018 at 21:14
Haha just a bit of experimentation before lockout doesn't hurt anybody

Russty_ · 02/04/2018 at 20:56
Wasn't really an injury JA, was hamstring tightness, he could be fine this week.

dontblushbaby · 02/04/2018 at 20:57
Only a week , could have played so they said precautionary , I put L.Ryan in his place and gives us 115 ,tick,tick boom

Defying_Madness · 02/04/2018 at 21:01
You'd be stoked

Ja191 · 02/04/2018 at 23:18
Cheers fellas

redherringfc · 02/04/2018 at 21:04
I think so. He’s going to have tougher opposition than what he got this week.

Derek · 02/04/2018 at 21:33
Garletts DPP is very valuable

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 02/04/2018 at 21:16
Titch to Scratch league happy campers.

Tyruddanaut · 03/04/2018 at 08:05
You need to get Naughton out. He will make you a maximum of 40k and you can get better.
Try to make the money for Riley Bonner and maybe Zac Guthrie

Dean · 02/04/2018 at 23:31
Minnie Hibberd is far to inconsistant mate. Last season in his first two games he scored 124 & 90 – I cannot see Hibberd being a top 15 Defender.

Minnie · 03/04/2018 at 01:10
What about Gray?