SuperCoach Panic Room: Round 16

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TelescopicCox · 05/07/2019 at 12:06
Sounds like Maxy is training tomorrow morning with the Port game at the twighlight spot. Hopefully we know before kick off if Max is out

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 18:05
Anyone who is attending this training, can they please drop us a line on here of how he looks! Cheers

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 12:23
Hate to break it to you saritz but even if he is a 90% chance of being out chances are they will keep it under wraps until the late changes come out, even if it is only to keep the opposition guessing.

SC_Kev7 · 05/07/2019 at 12:35
Agree with Swans. Goodwin was good on his word to give Maxy ever possible chance to get up so that's a positive. He's not GWSing us by giving bogus injury news. It's a swelling thing rather than structural or bone bruising. All we can do is hope 🤞

SC_Kev7 · 05/07/2019 at 12:41
Like option two assuming you've got a R/F swing at R3 for Lycett in case Gawn is out. Chol's js beyond this week looks shaky but you never know, Dimma has been good with rewarding the form of rookies this year

TelescopicCox · 05/07/2019 at 13:07
Yep Kev I've got Bines to swing with Lycett for a week. Option 2 is the way I'm leaning as it covers Gawn and allows Whitfield to hopefully drop in price before jumping on

SC_Kev7 · 05/07/2019 at 14:55
Thanks for reading, Mikeee!

SC_Kev7 · 05/07/2019 at 14:58
Z for ceiling, Stewart for consistency. Logue only had two marks against the Blues and still managed 67. If that's his floor I'll keep him on field until Whitfield bottoms out

dontblushbaby · 05/07/2019 at 14:59
Danger said himself yesterday that he is right to play

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 17:15
I’m concerned as well hed, i think he’ll play but I’ve sent him up to the mids to cover Cripps (via setterfield) where if he’s a late out I’ve got plenty of cover just in case…

Derek · 05/07/2019 at 16:45
you need to have warm bodies, giving you bench cover and cash generation.
Young is very cold. I would take the punt on Young to Chol, he should be good for a few weeks min and will make enough cash quickly to help get Logue to a premium
i had the 1/2 wings and 1/2 ribs at the Crest last night watching the cricket, i found the wings a bit spicy

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 17:43
Haha Buffalo Wings James!…spice things up a bit in case the game is crap.

AuroraBorealis?! · 05/07/2019 at 18:28
Screw wings James, i recently found out that Hungry Jack's delivers and have now contributed quite a few dollars to their revenue. Bacon deluxe beats all 😉

hedski · 05/07/2019 at 18:32
The missus is cooking a roast….bang

Hazey1977 · 05/07/2019 at 18:32
The answer to your last question is both

Derek · 05/07/2019 at 16:59
I think Corbett is playing

G.C. · 05/07/2019 at 17:01
That's what I'm worried about! He's got a BE of 77, so he's going to lose even more money from where he is. Not sure if I should trust him to bounce back and get up to a bigger value than the $210,200 he's currently at, or cut loose now.

Derek · 05/07/2019 at 17:06
I would run with Logue & Hore at D6/7. You have Gardner at D8 who plays mostly on Sundays to loop them, you should be able to drag a decent score out of one of them each week

TBone_9 · 05/07/2019 at 17:18
Hey G.C. To be honest mate I think your team is looking fine! You’ve got cover on three lines, and if Gawn misses 90% of people will get a donut so I wouldn’t worry about that. Trading Corbett not worth it, his coverage could be vital so I wouldn’t touch. Maybe O. Baker out for Dunkley in the next couple weeks to make you some $ and then go Gibbons/Clarke up to a fallen premo. This would leave you with 5 trades left to sit on for the rest of the year and to be honest I wouldn’t want to go below that until finals time or for LTI. I agree with Derek to loop Hore and Logue for rest of season.

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 17:33
Young to Clarke if you want to clear some dead wood and keep good fwd cover and have a playing r3 for the rest of the season. Then one up one down in a week or two to finish the mid leaves 4 trades for finals injuries or that last def upgrade. Copping the donut probably best but I like the Clarke coverage….

G.C. · 05/07/2019 at 17:44
Just realised I missed Macrae in the midfield lineup.
Either way, thanks for your replies so far everyone, sometimes you need that extra voice of reason to stop you from smashing the trade machine every week. Might just go R. Young to Z. Clarke for the swing cover and leave it at that. Best of luck for the weekend all.

Sam_01 · 05/07/2019 at 17:23
Pretty annoying I was hoping he could come back and drop in price so I could snatch him up!

Sam_01 · 05/07/2019 at 17:28
Not sure on setterfield break even but could quite easily flick him to clarke
Depends if your going for league or rank
Personally going for rank I’ve gone D.fort straight swap to clarke
Can’t risk the 0 and the cover will be handy going forward.. could potentially go burgess down to chol If you want probably gonna need a touch more cash generation to finnish off your team
Will leave you 6 trades and 250k in the bank could look to upgrade Answerth or clarke/hately types next week

Dash · 05/07/2019 at 17:38
Setterfield BE is 35 so might be handy to hold a bit longer and has the dual position.
I'm going for league now and my opponent has Z Clarke as cover already for Gawn, while I have Bines.

Sam_01 · 05/07/2019 at 17:46
I mean clarke will only score 60 odd so if your opponent sucks don’t bother with the trade if you have him covered elsewhere, setters won’t make you that much more coin, id definitely look to bring in chol means you could even upgrade Answerth/duursma this week

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 18:08
Wasn’t he scoring 60’s with bell in the side? I’m expecting 80’s with him out and more this week against the swans with NO ruckman

Sam_01 · 05/07/2019 at 19:12
good point swans! Didn’t think of that

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 17:59
Probably HS just haven't updated it yet Laz, AFL site is usually right with the selections.

Lazza · 05/07/2019 at 18:17
Hope so… strange that it is still showing an hour and 15 after the teams were released.. all other ins are correct.. I was caught out last year when SC had a player listed as playing and wasn’t… was also a Saints player (Joyce).. other way around this time..

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 18:22
He's listed on the playing bench on the Herald Sun Teams article Laz, probably just the spud in charge of updating Supercoach who's dropped the ball.

Blues10 · 05/07/2019 at 18:36
Hately still listed as emergency as well in SC but is playing

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 18:54
I just tried calling the slackers and of course, it's just a recorded message saying…send us an email, I'm sure Parker and Hately will play, it's just some spud from Herald Sun not doing their job properly.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 18:37
I got Westhoff in for Daniel and already have Lycett so if Westhoff stays on the bench it'll only be the difference between Westy's score and Parker's in the end.
I think we'll know if Gawn is playing from the Saturday training session anyway.

Fisherdann · 05/07/2019 at 18:59
Either way I'm going to get a donut if Gawns out as I have no forward cover. Planned to go Young to Chol but with Whitfield still out I needed to swing Answerth back there.
Is Naish to Chol a wasted trade? It's the only way I can cover Whitfield and no telling if Naish gets another go.
9 trades left.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 19:06
I don't think Naish to Chol is a waste…it could be if Jack comes back next week and Chol is out.
Maybe they were just having a look at Naish for a few games to see what he can do?…it sucks cause i've got Naish too and he looked pretty good.

Fisherdann · 05/07/2019 at 19:11
That's what I'm afraid of. I still have Burgess/Gardner back there. Rookies doing our heads in this year!

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 19:25
They do our heads in every year. It just always seems worse at the time

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 18:38
Even a managed Gawn is likely to get 100pts. So that’s still a lot of points left on the sidelines

hedski · 05/07/2019 at 19:22
Bloody hope so Swans.

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 19:22
I just hope Grundy (VC) does

DavidC · 05/07/2019 at 19:25
I don't have the same feeling but then I don't have him.

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 20:24
Not looking like it early. Being caught deep when he had time, resulting in a goal against, was poor

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 20:38
Looking pretty good so far, hope he can keep it up until the end, would be a nice bonus.

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 20:45
🤞

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 20:56
He's going huuuge tonight Swans…the power of positive thinking!…:)

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 20:57
I take it back. You nailed it Swans!

Rick Grimes · 05/07/2019 at 21:00
Sweet upgrade next week at 430k odd. Such value. Surely doesn't play forward again.

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 21:50
In the words of jock “I could feel it in my bones” lol went with the gut on VC siciflog too

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 21:58
Awesome Swanny, just need him to score something in this quarter now hehe

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 22:03
Very true 🤔

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 22:18
And just as I type it he turns into invisicily

Browncow · 05/07/2019 at 22:56
Nice call Swans! Didn’t see that score coming at all, but will take it.

Fisherdann · 05/07/2019 at 19:39
Questions I am also asking… Grundy into Fyfe for mine.

Tommo09 · 05/07/2019 at 19:44
I think I’ll stick with that also

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 19:47
Grundy to fyfe is solid this week.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 19:45
Hi Tommo, If I were in your position I'd be looking to get a bit more bench cover, and offload some deadwood…and create a mid swing at the same time so Hayes or Scott out for Chol via Setters to the mids…and yes I'd trade Daniel out..who knows how he'll be after 4 weeks off, could be shite.
Gotta play it week to week from here. good luck bud.

Tommo09 · 05/07/2019 at 19:48
Thanks Russty. I was going to try to hold Daniel and use Setterfield at least this week. The only worry for Chol is his JS. I wouldn’t want to waste a trade for someone who won’t play much especially with my minimal trades.
If I had 12 or so trades I would pull the trigger immediately but I am hesitant.
None are playing tonight so I may wait until the morning to make a decision…

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 20:04
Yeah understand that Tommo..although 8 trades left is pretty good at this time of year, depending on how finished your team is though and it looks like you still might need 4 upgrades, but Logue and Walsh could end up being keepers maybe.
I'm hoping Logue ends up being a keeper..I'm avoiding Chol cause I'm not convinced he'll stay in, just by how Balta got dropped, and Naish after 2 games, Hardwick has been a bit ruthless with his rookies.
I'm guessing Eggmolese will get dropped even if he has a good game or 2.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 19:50
You can't really cover Gawn with Lycett if they wait till the last minute to make the call on Gawn, if Gawn plays….. then you'll have Lycett on the bench scoring nothing.
But if you don't mind maybe scoring a donut this week, then Daniel to Lycett is a good trade.

neil demons delight · 05/07/2019 at 21:01
Daniels injury was at the lower end .He may return earlier I am keeping him and bringing in cover such as Miers or MacCarthy

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 19:38
Probs Ziebell on form, and Hawkins for price…don't trust Cameron.

Fearthebeard · 05/07/2019 at 19:50
Thinking Hawkins then and go for the extra $ to get hore to Whitfield!?
Would you agree rusty?
Cheers!

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 19:55
Hi Beard, yeah for sure mate but maybe have a week's look at Whitfield first to make sure he's 100%

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 20:20
Typical Supercoach, traded him out 2 weeks ago and then he tons up and is looking good this game too.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 20:46
No he's on 25 now John…hasn't seen much of it. Kicked a goal though that helped.

JohnDJ59 · 05/07/2019 at 20:50
Ok, thanks Russty, I hadn't looked to see how things were going till then, was hoping it was a mistake or something, not looking at a very good score as it is without more injures happening.

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 20:59
I hope so Russty! He generally has big 2nd halves

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 21:05
Me too Saritz…a few more contested marks, hitouts to advantage, and tackles would be nice to see.
All that other good stuff that he usually does besides just rucking…around the ground.

Rick Grimes · 05/07/2019 at 21:42
Gee, looks like someone at CD picked him up this week. Playing well but that score is ridiculous.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 21:50
hope he gets to 160+ Rick…that would be a very nice start to the week 🙂

Saritz · 05/07/2019 at 21:00
Will be a popular trade target next week based on a return to defense

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 21:01
Seems to be doing some good Sicily things Derek, like contested possessions, and intercept marking again…now I just need Andrews to do the same thing for me this week.

TheLostBoys · 05/07/2019 at 21:42
Sicily going nuts tonight – gee they should move him forward 😉

TOPHAWK1 · 05/07/2019 at 21:51
I have backed Sicily all year. Have put up with the circus and dramas, but finally, order has been restored.

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 05/07/2019 at 22:35
Here here hawk

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 21:24
I wouldn't trade Nic Nat in for Gawn mate, that's just Beer goggles talk, he'll be right next week if not this week.
I'd chuck the VC on Fyfe…don't rely on Hawkins for anything ..he's too erratic.

redherringfc · 05/07/2019 at 21:44
Im definitely not trading in Nic Nat, especially for the best ruck in the game. I was just pointing out how bad some of my post-pub decisions have been.
I know Fyfe is probably going to be a great vc option, but let’s say he gets 145 (a great vc score) my captain options are Neale or Oliver, both might score around the same. But isn’t the idea of the loophole to go for a hail mary and hope for the 200+ point game and then when that falls over chuck the C on the safe bet?

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 21:49
Nah I think the idea of the loophole is that you take something half decent and thank the Supercoach Gods cheating is allowed.
It's for having a second shot at it when your VC shits the bed.

redherringfc · 05/07/2019 at 21:57
I know you’re correct, but I’m always trying to take a free shot to get to double up on the impossible 220 point score.
Weeks and weeks (years?) of mediocrity can all be be forgotten by getting 400 points out of a single player.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 22:04
Love the passion mate…and you're right!…if we're allowed to cheat ,may as well go for the brass ring if you're so inclined.
Best I've finished is top 1%..but other years…just mediocre.

hedski · 05/07/2019 at 21:25
Yes yes he will (I say that about 10 cans in Red)

redherringfc · 05/07/2019 at 21:47
Thanks hedski. Hawkins into Cameron it is then.
(or Neale or Oliver when I decide i don’t have the balls for putting Cameron as captain)

hedski · 05/07/2019 at 21:51
Definately not Jezza Red, I like Hawk into Neale tho.
Wish I had of hail Mary'd? the vc on Siciflog instead of putting him on the bench (with the E).
VC'd Grundy, need a big last QTR.

redherringfc · 05/07/2019 at 22:04
No, i’m not putting Cameron as captain. Oliver against the blues looks good though. Or Neale.
Grundy scored 54 in the 3rd, if my memory is correct. He might hit 150.

hedski · 05/07/2019 at 22:57
145, I'll take that, Naish (now captain) finally makes himself useful, Sics and Grundy points.

Sam_01 · 05/07/2019 at 22:30
He was tracking well at 3qt did absolutely nothing in the last though rick, I’m happy to Atleast take a ton from him

Rick Grimes · 05/07/2019 at 22:33
His work first 3/4 was worth 120, hence the frustration. He gets held to a higher standard than others. CD have their faves i guess.

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 22:25
Pretty tough with such a long injury list AB…it was predicted by some people.

neil demons delight · 05/07/2019 at 22:30
Still the no 2 AB but a long way off the cats

AuroraBorealis?! · 05/07/2019 at 22:34
We're a long way off half the competition at this rate NDD, surely Adams, Stephenson and Howe aren't the difference between us being a contender and a pretender

Sam_01 · 05/07/2019 at 22:33
Have absolutely no attack at the footy really missing Adams in the guts midfielders putting on minimalnpressure
Ball movement has gone to shit, always long down the line and many players out of form, very dissapointing to watch

hedski · 05/07/2019 at 22:59
I am disgusted that my multi is over in the first leg!!

AuroraBorealis?! · 06/07/2019 at 10:28
As am i Hedski, just needed Henderson to get 20 disposals, surely that wasn't too much to ask!

TelescopicCox · 06/07/2019 at 00:00
I think Stevo really damaged our FWD structure as the third “tall” given his ability to take a leap and get out on the lead. Hopefully Elliot is better for the run and can be more dangerous as a lead up target.
I’d rather have this form slump now than in September, and I’m confident we can make a legit run at the flag with some players back

BoltonsBlues · 06/07/2019 at 09:16
Sorry mate, Cox "spearheading" the forward line wont win any team a premiership
The Gambler, will be a massive loss

Russty_ · 05/07/2019 at 22:33
146 even better, one would be stark raving bonkers not to take that I think.

Swans2012 · 05/07/2019 at 22:39
It’s the last week I don’t have him (rob to him next week) so I’m just happy to almost nullify the Grundy effect with VC Sicily

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 05/07/2019 at 22:47
Nice early call and vc pick mate!
400 off the bat from 2 players nice start
Grundy one of the 7 <img draggable="false" class="emoji" alt="😄" src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/12.0.0-1/svg/1f604.svg"&gt;

JohnDJ59 · 05/07/2019 at 23:13
Yes, very happy to get that out of the way, in what will be a disappointing weekend SC wise.

hedski · 05/07/2019 at 23:01
Ha ha, 12 sherbs down and ready for bed NDD.
C is on a rookie just for you mate (Naish) 👍🍻

neil demons delight · 06/07/2019 at 13:36
A playing one please Dion

Sam_01 · 05/07/2019 at 23:14
Likewise holty, you end up bringing in clarke?
Not a bad start with Grundy vc Sicily and treloar

Holty01 · 05/07/2019 at 23:28
Still contemplating the Clarke decision. Hopefully hear some news tomorrow before the Essendon game with Gawn.

TOPHAWK1 · 06/07/2019 at 09:42
Hi Holty. Solid start for Tophawk this week. VC Grundy (Which I will take) with Sicily and Crisp. 530SC for these 3 guys combined. Good luck for the rest of the round Holty!

Holty01 · 06/07/2019 at 10:23
great start mate. Let’s hope the rest of the round continues like this.

hedski · 06/07/2019 at 10:55
Same as a lot of people Holty, VC on Grundy and Sicily.
Still undecided what to do with Daniel, I'll bring Chol in and whack the E on him see how he goes, hopefully we'll have some news on Gawn before the showdown starts this arvo.
Good luck to you too 👍

nickgonzalez771 · 06/07/2019 at 08:47
B.

nickgonzalez771 · 06/07/2019 at 08:47
You’ve just answered your own question- Stewart.

Holty01 · 06/07/2019 at 09:50
I like Ryan. Has that big ceiling.
Stewart although consistent does not seem to have any ceiling since Tuohy returned in R6. In fact he has only scored over 100 once since Tuohy returned as his ton in Rd7 was when Tuohy didn’t play.

neil demons delight · 06/07/2019 at 11:26
ryan for mre also ,can go super big at times and.Lyon loves him

BrownlowBoy · 06/07/2019 at 10:53
Don't think he trained.

Saritz · 06/07/2019 at 11:28
Can anyone else confirm this?

Saritz · 06/07/2019 at 10:54
Hey Tony, Im on Max Gawn watch too. I need an answer by 4:30 (before Port/Lycett match).

JugHead · 06/07/2019 at 11:37
Just my opinion, but I can't see how he would play. The Dees chances of making finals are over. Historically, clubs only play a gun player in this situation if the coach is trying to eke out a couple more wins to save his @rse.
I think (hope) the Dees are better than that.

Brn · 06/07/2019 at 11:47
Its scare tactics – he wont play

Saritz · 06/07/2019 at 12:05
According to Twitter from someone at Melbourne training… no sign of Gawn. Given all circumstances, it’s highly unlikely Gawn plays.

Northerner · 06/07/2019 at 11:40
AT this stage I've switched Lycett into the ruck and will play Chol. Gawn to sit on my bench. Pruess will play anyway I suspect so Gawn's output will be down so even if he does play, I'm thinking you lose 20-30-pts v Gawn being a late out and you could get a a donut and lose 60pts.

Brn · 06/07/2019 at 11:46
Pruess is emergency. Gawn will likely be a late out for him, but he wont play if gawn does

JugHead · 06/07/2019 at 12:05
I'm taking the view that Gawn won't play and allowing for that. What worries me more is if Danger ia a late out as well.

Brn · 06/07/2019 at 12:09
Im ranked highly and not even worrying about the likely donut from gawn. Not going to compromise my plan, cash and structure for 60 odd points

neil demons delight · 06/07/2019 at 13:39
couldn't agree more Brn. Trades are worth more

Maverick_ · 06/07/2019 at 13:46
Very surprised if Melbourne risk the big fella TC for what may mean nothing later in the year it’s unlikely they’ll feature in September. Give him a week off and play pruess whose capable of matching Kreuzer. I’ll sit Gawn on my bench for the week and hope he’s back next I don’t think it’s worth a trade unless you got a heap of trades in the bank.

Holty01 · 06/07/2019 at 12:53
If you are not going for rank and you are already locked away in finals for your leagues, why not.

Tony · 06/07/2019 at 13:19
Think i will, hopefully clarke goes well. Cheers mate!

Streaker · 06/07/2019 at 13:26
Chol

neil demons delight · 06/07/2019 at 13:33
Choi Davo not enough relevant data for Dunkley hope I am wrong though

hedski · 06/07/2019 at 13:40
Is Gawn gonna play mate?

Maverick_ · 06/07/2019 at 14:04
I think cunners is a solid POD I hate when I come up against teams in my leagues who have him because I know he’s going 110+ he’s consistent and a decent ceiling on any given day his able to go 130.
Neale obviously a bargain and you know what his capable of just depends if you want that player who will seperate you from the pack in your leagues

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 15:05
Agree Mav…can't see why they'd risk him if he's not 100% and that was a bad sprain.

Maverick_ · 06/07/2019 at 14:30
Ouch Holty 🙁 you didn’t go Gawn -> Clarke did you?
I have seen some people flirting with that move

Holty01 · 06/07/2019 at 14:32
No mate. Went 2 downgrades this week to bring in my last upgrade next week before finals.

Sam_01 · 06/07/2019 at 14:44
God I really hope Gawn plays clarke is an absolute spud

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 14:53
At least he's got some points now mate, could still get to 40 or 50, the other Clarke's doing shite too..if Danger's out, I'm wearing that score.

Sam_01 · 06/07/2019 at 15:31
He’s going backwards the bloke will be lucky to score 10

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 15:35
I saw that wow!..he was on 14 at one stage, what a mega-spud..and he's been taken out of the Ruck now too.

TOPHAWK1 · 06/07/2019 at 15:36
Bugger Holty. Zac Clarke is an absolute joke. We might be watching him play his last game today. What a useless spud. Hopefully you can just use him as a bench loophole patsy moving forward.

The Lost Boys · 06/07/2019 at 15:42
I'm a Dons fan, and I want this to be Zac Clarkes last game (at least with Essendon) – we'd be better off with anyone else in the team. He doesn't even contribute around the ground. I cringe whenever he has the ball in hand, as it's certain to be a turnover.

Ralph · 06/07/2019 at 14:54
Was on the bench for the last 15 minutes of the second quarter but wasn't talking to phyios or docs according to the FOX commentators

Ralph · 06/07/2019 at 14:57
Having a concussion check at half time

Sam_01 · 06/07/2019 at 15:24
Supercoach scoring makes 0 sense sometimes
Not sure how 9 touches and a goal and a tackle gives you 64 points

Connor · 06/07/2019 at 16:18
Think he's a must have next year based on his scoring the last 2 weeks! For some reason everything he does is gold in the eyes of CD

neil demons delight · 06/07/2019 at 16:13
wonder if your mob will trade marshall for him,they like trading away good rucks and receiving duds

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 16:23
Yeah probably Neil haha, then they'll trade McEvoy back in when he's 35 and his body's stuffed.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 16:36
Not BOAK!

Jace · 06/07/2019 at 16:33
Boak looks like a late out!!!!!!!! injured in warm up

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 16:36
Thanks TH, good to know…finally

Derek · 06/07/2019 at 16:39
I was 30 seconds too late to swing Lycett to ruck

TOPHAWK1 · 06/07/2019 at 16:59
What a disaster. Lycett gone down with a knee and Boak a late out. I am screwed.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 17:03
Cross your fingers mate, Lycett might be ok

TOPHAWK1 · 06/07/2019 at 17:12
God I am praying Russty. With Boak getting back spasms in the warm ups has caused chaos in my team. If Lycett does not come back it will be be hell mate.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 17:19
It's a week from hell for a few coaches this week mate but if Lycett stays on hopefully that salvages something for us who have him…Boak is a massive loss but I noticed a lot traded Chol in this week so at least they get his 62.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 16:35
About as late as it can get! some kind of tightness or twinge…bloody hell.

Defying_Madness · 06/07/2019 at 16:40
I just traded him in…

Sam_01 · 06/07/2019 at 16:42
Dramas

KSinny · 06/07/2019 at 16:56
Oooof

Dan · 06/07/2019 at 17:00
Wow, that’s rough!

TOPHAWK1 · 06/07/2019 at 17:47
Chomping away on my first donut for the season. Thanks Travis Boak! NOT. lol

TRIGGA_HAPPY · 06/07/2019 at 18:02
Really?
Warming up spasms in the back I just read.
Over to you setters. Gulp.

SC_Donkey · 06/07/2019 at 18:15
Just Great, really great.
Thought I was gonna avoid the Gawn donut by bringing in The Hoff. Then Boak pulls out. SMH
A donut is definite this week. Hopefully Danger plays otherwise I am done and throw the towel in.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 16:56
Hell of a week Tommo, no way to plan for that.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 17:13
I think I'd take the 55

Derek · 06/07/2019 at 17:16
Lycett back on but looks sore

TOPHAWK1 · 06/07/2019 at 17:25
Its a cruel game mate. I traded in Lycett 5 minutes before the bounce, and then as soon as I did that I learned Boak was a late late out. Then Lycett decides to get injured. Hope he can at least play out the game.

hedski · 06/07/2019 at 18:06
Got you in the cash league this week OTW, should be a ripper match 👍

TBone_9 · 06/07/2019 at 19:16
That’s one way to look at it OTW! Good bench coverage will be the difference between bad and great scores this week. What score you projected to get right now mate?

One Touch Wonder · 06/07/2019 at 20:31
Not all going my way. Merrett wasn’t good.
Did put VC on dangerfield

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 20:34
You'll just need to worry about those 3 guys next week, cause you don't have em.

One Touch Wonder · 06/07/2019 at 20:57
Still got 11 trades and $339,500 in bank. Won’t be long.

hedski · 06/07/2019 at 18:43
Danger is in, Lycett should ton up, getting better as the game goes on.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 20:42
Reckon all but Short stuff will be back next week mate.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 20:44
Stop pretending you ever leave your computer Holty ;)…Chol should cover ..not a disaster.

COREYSC · 06/07/2019 at 19:12
Fyfe

TBone_9 · 06/07/2019 at 19:13
Fyfe I reckon mate. Will show up for the big game

One Touch Wonder · 06/07/2019 at 19:29
I jumped on the Hawk. Seems like a good SHARK MOVE to me

TommyC99 · 06/07/2019 at 19:35
I ended up doing it. In a week with a few zeroes inevitable ive been able to cover boak and gawn with ROB and Hawk. Hoing i can gain some rank from it. And i was always gonna do it anyway just would have rather brought in Tomahawk in the next 2 weeks. At his price hes a very good F6/7 loop with Jez Cameron

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 19:45
Just copped a knock/cork on his knee..maybe just a sore bruise….reckon he'll be ok, played out the game ok.

TOPHAWK1 · 06/07/2019 at 20:13
Thats what I thought too Russty. Maybe I was provided dodgy info. LOL

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 20:20
I'm just saying what I'd like it to be TH…lol, hope that's the case, don't need him to miss any games now.

Rocksta_ · 06/07/2019 at 20:51
Same, I only brought him in today to replace Daniel.

COREYSC · 06/07/2019 at 22:51
for a south barwon tradie plucked out of local league by Scarlett he's been a massive success and an absolute star! Matthew Scarlett must know a thing or two about defending;)

One Touch Wonder · 06/07/2019 at 20:33
Got the VC on him

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 20:35
Looking good for you OTW.

Derek · 06/07/2019 at 21:25
a Zero points quarter for Danger. Hit the wall.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 21:31
Damn!..he might only get 140 now.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 20:48
Probably mate…Clarke seems to be a witch's hat disguised as a human, Happy I brought Westy back in to cover for Gawn/ Daniel…looks like it could work out.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 21:26
Hey John, I probably would've traded out Drew weeks ago if I still had him, as he was dropped about 7 weeks ago wasn't he?
Hopefully Logue can get 60 or so, looks like he's not the gun we thought he was, I think many rooks post good scores in their first 2 games, probably due to adrenaline.

JohnDJ59 · 06/07/2019 at 21:32
Drew has been handy with his swing, moving him from mid to fwd when I need to, I was going to trade him out last week, but then he was picked for a game, thought he was a bit unlucky to get dropped this week. The fact he wasn't called up for Boak says he's on the outer, so he will be going next week.

Derek · 06/07/2019 at 21:27
No. That is tough luck

Steeeve · 06/07/2019 at 21:53
All my own fault Derek, had plenty of chances to double check. Been thinking ROB E would be a big advantage for me all week. No idea why I didn't ensure he wore the E. Luckily my opponent is having a mare so I should be right either way. But would have been nice to climb the rankings!!

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 11:08
i Did that with Hurn during byes, had him on bench with no E
Happens when you reverse trades, throws players around

Steeeve · 07/07/2019 at 11:25
Yeah bloody annoying but you live and learn. Hope Gawn comes up today. Fingeds crossed.

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 21:48
Nah Beard…Lycett wasn't off the field for very long…Westhoff just played well, filled in the ruck for a bit but just seems to be back in better form

Fearthebeard · 06/07/2019 at 21:59
Damn! So maybe next week he is a goer instead of Hawkins lol ?

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 22:06
Maybe mate…I don't want to advise you to do that..but it's ultimately up to you mate.

Daz · 07/07/2019 at 11:59
Dixon back n hoff found form in SANFL, picked him to cover Gawn with bines swing, pretty happy but had to eat a boak crispy creme

Russty_ · 06/07/2019 at 22:19
Bit disappointing for the Cats tonight Hed, they shouldn't have let that one slip.

COREYSC · 06/07/2019 at 22:47
nah i don't think your giving the dogs enough credit, they played very well out hunted the Cats all night! they were very impressive in the last quarter shame the boys didn't get up but I don't think we deserved to win tonight……

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 00:10
1876 off 16
Gawn(clarke) Parker Josh kelly Greene Williams Neale to go

JohnDJ59 · 07/07/2019 at 01:04
That sums up my season so far, just not those players.

Daz · 07/07/2019 at 09:14
Within the first 4 weeks I rage traded Dunkley, Heeney and Lycett. We all di silly things.

hedski · 07/07/2019 at 11:58
Yeah I went Daniel to Lycett and swung him up.
Kinda wishing I had the balls to bring Hoff back in instead, $200k in the pocket would have been real handy but going on form had to take Lycett.
Plus I punted Hoff when he got dropped, wasn't to keen to bring him back.

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 12:06
I punted the Hoff too after he got dropped. I knew he would punish us yesterday, but Lycett alongside Marshall up forward will be dynamite mate. Just have to hope the Lycett knee problem is not a structural one, just a hard knock. Fingers crossed. Go well today!! Cheers. TH

hedski · 07/07/2019 at 12:22
Cheers Toppa, I'm on 1974 with Angus, Cogs and Jelly to come, hopefully crack 2300, how are you traveling?
Reckon I've got you covered in Jungleland draft mate 👍

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 12:44
Did you swing Lycett to R3 yesterday not knowing Gawn was out? What if Gawn played?

hedski · 07/07/2019 at 13:11
Yeah was pretty sure with Preuss coming in he wouldn't play, put Max on the bench, I had Chol covering Lycett fwd.

Brn · 07/07/2019 at 18:05
Thats the thing. Lots of people swung lycett into the ruck and weren't able to cover boak.

hedski · 07/07/2019 at 18:09
I'm one of the paupers who doesn't have Boak.
Lucky this week but not any other.

Ja191 · 07/07/2019 at 13:02
All dependent on role with port who knows

Brn · 07/07/2019 at 18:03
He is a good f6. No worries

SamuraiPizzaCat · 07/07/2019 at 13:26
Better than a 0. Z Clarke might just be enough to get me a league win.. will be close

Brn · 07/07/2019 at 18:03
Better than a donut. But i told people not to bother with trading him in and compromising their structure and plan. Definitely not worth the 30 odd points. I took a donut but my team will be better next week

SamuraiPizzaCat · 07/07/2019 at 19:24
Yeah agreed probably not worth the trade, I've had him on my bench from round 1

Swans2012 · 07/07/2019 at 17:15
My hatred of him is increasing to critical levels

hedski · 07/07/2019 at 18:05
Same Swans and with minimal trades there is nothing I can do except down a heap of beers when I watch the dees.

Swans2012 · 07/07/2019 at 18:31
I had him traded to jpk at the start of last week but with the Gawn debacle thought I’d spend that trade (and my last spare 50k) on Clarke at r3. Might be the right call eventuallly cause I can feel the carnage brewing but god the team looked good for a few days with him gone….I might try drinking more next time he plays, does it help?

hedski · 07/07/2019 at 18:53
When doesn't it? 🍻

Swans2012 · 07/07/2019 at 19:40
True 🍺

Beezneez · 07/07/2019 at 18:30
I had Boak, Gawn and Cripps out. Nearly traded Cripps for Coniglio. Gawn to Goldstein was also thought about but trades are a premium. Cost me my leage match. Was happy I was moving up in the rankings nut will be slipping back again but would imagine there are plenty more with those players out.

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 15:22
There are a few in the community who still have Hore, rotten luck.
This game is more about dodging the bullets

JohnDJ59 · 07/07/2019 at 15:35
Was my D6

silversovereign · 07/07/2019 at 17:48
Still 37% ownership

SamuraiPizzaCat · 07/07/2019 at 16:11
He listened and kicked 3 goals to finish on 74.. good boy

Brn · 07/07/2019 at 18:01
Got to be happy with that

Ja191 · 07/07/2019 at 15:18
Jelly

Big G · 07/07/2019 at 15:54
Yes it's annoying.

tim · 07/07/2019 at 17:26
is there an alternative site for live sc scores?

KSinny · 07/07/2019 at 17:26
That's what I'm wondering

Ralph · 07/07/2019 at 17:37
Apparently footywire does SC scores.
https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/live_scoreboa…
Follow the link then click on live stats for whichever game 🙂

silversovereign · 07/07/2019 at 17:47
Footyinfo

KSinny · 07/07/2019 at 18:26
Cheers mate

Beezneez · 07/07/2019 at 18:21
If you press on all afl matches in sc gameday it gives you the scores. Fanfooty obviously better cos it shows possessionsetc.

Nuggety · 07/07/2019 at 16:19
88 I think it was!

KSinny · 07/07/2019 at 16:22
Wow!!!

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 17:15
Pretty awesome effort from Clarry!..Marshall's having another great game :)..Parker sucks

JohnDJ59 · 07/07/2019 at 17:29
Billings going along nicely as well, just one of my many wasted trades.

Beezneez · 07/07/2019 at 18:23
Thought it was about 100.

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 19:36
I forgot I even still had Parker, then Boak goes down, he was all I had left.

AuroraBorealis?! · 07/07/2019 at 19:40
I've been carrying him this whole season due to injury/bye convenience, it's been painful

Brn · 07/07/2019 at 17:56
Above par.. ?

Ricardo · 07/07/2019 at 18:10
yes

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 19:24
Hopefully nothing sinister

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 19:30
Not looking good Russty. Hoping for a miracle mind you. What a round this has been. Carnage, great performances, late outs, and the usual turds. Marshall, Cogs, Billings, Williams, and the J Kelly points saved my score today.

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 19:37
You're not wrong mate, what a rollercoaster week..I had Hore and Parker's scores on field but still managed a decent score thanks to some other heroic performances 🙂

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 19:58
Great score Rocksta…2415 here, I know what ya mean about the trades!

Rocksta_ · 07/07/2019 at 20:04
Cheers Russty. Will need Lycett to get up next week like you I’m sure. I think Gawny, Crippsy and Boak should be back so fingers Crossed.

Saritz · 07/07/2019 at 20:08
Great score mate!! Especially with one down. How many trades Rocksta? I have 4. I’m hoping not to have to trade this week. I’m sure the SC God’s will throw something my way though. I got 2419

Rocksta_ · 07/07/2019 at 20:18
Only 3 mate. Just had too many bloody injuries this season.

Saritz · 07/07/2019 at 20:27
You’re at the pointy end. Everyone towards the top has that pressure to stay there. I’m sure that’s average for those in the top 400

Rocksta_ · 07/07/2019 at 20:37
Yea, agreed bud. I started badly this season so was always going to have to be agressive if I wanted to achieve a good rank. It could all turn to shit very soon. But hey mate, the roller coaster is part of the fun.

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 19:42
Managed 2522. Included some dud scores from Merrett, Durrsma, Gunston, Parker and Dusty.

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 19:51
Bang!! Massive score Derek.Awesome stuff. The cream always rises to the top in this SC caper. Cheers mate. TH

SamuraiPizzaCat · 07/07/2019 at 19:43
2351 with Cripps, Gawn and Boak out. Happy with that considering.

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 19:53
Great save SPC with those 3 out! We both kind of scrapped ourselves to a decent score. Thats what its all about. Keep fighting. Cheers. TH

SamuraiPizzaCat · 07/07/2019 at 20:04
Yep yep good work holding it together! There will be a few teams out there with big scores, mainly those that had Goldstein instead of Gawn.. saw a couple 2500+

COREYSC · 07/07/2019 at 19:50
2235 with 20 players wasn’t a great score unfortunately some great scores but missing Gawn and Boak hurt

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 20:04
Still a bloody good score mate. Copping two premo donuts and still managing 2250 odd is very very impressive. You can reload next week and go hard again. Cheers mate.

COREYSC · 07/07/2019 at 20:35
Cheers mate, That’s the plan I need all my premiums to come back! Gawn, Boak, Cripps and J.Kelly then I can fight back!

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 19:57
Well done this week TH..talk about carnage!
I got to 2415 with Hore and Parker on field..think I got up in 9 of 10 Leagues

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 20:06
Thats Hugggee!!! How the heck did you manage that with those two spuds on the field. LOL Great score mate.

KSinny · 07/07/2019 at 19:57
Only 2241 for me, Gawn donut and a lot of dud scores from Hawkins, Ryan, Clarke, Logue, Telly etc 🙁

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 20:09
Not a bad score considering any Freo player right now is condemned to the AFL hall of turds. I had Logue onfield over Answerth. Dang. Go well next week mate. Cheers.

Daz · 07/07/2019 at 19:57
2435 with a doughnut. Gawn, Boak and Cripps on the bench. Some massive scores around.

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 20:02
2380 for me Parker and Clarke so called “covering” my zeros
Not to bad having Gawn/Boak/Cripps ok bench

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 20:10
Nice Daz. Scores this week will fluctuate wildly. You will seriously move up the rankings with that. Great score.

silversovereign · 07/07/2019 at 20:01
2317 for me with no Cripps and boak. Traded Gawn to kreuzer 😃

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 20:14
Sneaky move Mr Silver! Just make sure you get Gawn back when Kreuzer breaks down again. There are three certainties in life…..Death, taxes, and Kreuzer breaking down at some point. Cheers mate. TH

silversovereign · 07/07/2019 at 20:18
That’s the plan TH. It’s freed up a lot of cash to finish my upgrades and hopefully with kreuzers price gain and gawns price loss in a few weeks it could pan out.

Saritz · 07/07/2019 at 20:04
2419. Thanks Cogs and Neale late to get me above 2400+ again this week

TBone_9 · 07/07/2019 at 20:52
Somehow ended up on 2470 with Gawn, Cripps, Boak all on the pine. Hopefully J. Kelly is okay though, don’t know how cautious GWS will be with him

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:02
Fantastic score TBone, well done mate…hope Kelly gets up for you.

Daz · 07/07/2019 at 20:56
2489 with the standard 3 out, giving me one doughnut, moved up to 179, pretty happy. Was feeling the hoff for coverage at 379k with Dixon back. Might pick up like a Hawkins to loop F6/F7 with him as should be dirt cheap soon.

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:04
That's powerhouse stuff Daz…how long have you been playing Supercoach mate? Great ranking
I brought Westy in this week too..again haha

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 21:19
I can see me trading Hoff back in. Nice F7

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:30
He saved my Butt this week Derek when I was up against guys who brought Z.Clarke in.
Great score this week.

ELazza · 07/07/2019 at 21:44
Crap score this week.. 2170.. . 1 donut and didn’t see the Boak out which left me with Mongrel Parker’s 35… had Jelly as Capt…. didn’t make a trade this week..
Fortunate in that in my major cash league my opponent had 2 donuts… so won that and another against Shake cos he was snoozing in Greece through the outs..
Russty totalled me in the JR Mega League… licking my wounds and cursing not trading out bl00dy Corbett for Heeney..

The Ranger · 07/07/2019 at 19:46
2325 for me.
Great score Derek

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 19:50
I needed a few wins this week.

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 19:59
I love the Gawn to Goldy trade. Master stroke.

TOPHAWK1 · 07/07/2019 at 19:56
Good stuff Hedski. Bloody hell! Derek trading Gawn out to Goldy. Thats what I call a shark move on steroids. LOL

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 20:01
Gonna come back to bite him when Gawn destroys English next week

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 20:37
Goldy has Zac Clarke next week.
Will Gawn be fully fit? Will Prues play as well? Lots to think about.
they should be about same price in 2 weeks. I have a trade or two up my sleeve

Browncow · 07/07/2019 at 20:12
Amazing you had 2298 FB. What could have been ……

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 20:04
Agree holty still a solid score though! Took a fair few heroic efforts to land me a 2380

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 20:15
Chin up Holty I reckon you'll still be in the top 100 mate which is a great achievement..what happened to Fyfe?…I must've missed that.

JEL · 07/07/2019 at 23:39
No joy from any of the Freo players.
Bought in Ryan to finish my Def and it proved to be a disappointment.

Saritz · 07/07/2019 at 20:10
Be is looking good!! Just nervous about him, Macrae and Dunkley all being able to produce 120’s+ in the same team each week, which is what we want from them

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 20:17
I think dogs have finally found the balance Saritz hope bont and the bulldogs gang continue to storm home

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 20:19
Watched a couple GWS games he is always in the thick of it id assume it’s his efficiency and probably kick to handball ratio letting him down

silversovereign · 07/07/2019 at 20:35
I had him but got rid of him. Contested beast but handball heavy and not much outside play. Too many other good gws mids take the points

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 20:54
Hi Shaker…you did great this week mate, feel for you basking in that Mediterranean Sun while we're freezing our asses off here lol
Enjoy the rest of your Holiday mate.

Shake n bake · 07/07/2019 at 21:32
Cheers Russty has been very hot! Leave here Thursday for Ireland. Hope your going alright. See my pies have hit a wall.

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:41
Yeah they're struggling a bit lately, since Stephenson got suspended, but Moore's playing better since he cut his hair off…and I traded him out.
I'm going ok, but I'll probably run out of trades and end up a broken mess lol

neil demons delight · 07/07/2019 at 22:07
Your pies need more out of cox or just dump him Have fun

Shake n bake · 07/07/2019 at 22:49
See we play W C next week away. Don’t look good! Neil.

hedski · 08/07/2019 at 09:17
Cheers Shake, you gave me a touch up in draft too.
Enjoy the holiday bud 👍

Fearthebeard · 07/07/2019 at 20:58
It’s exactly what I’m fighting with. I have a option to get Whitfield just can’t decide?!
Also zibell or Heeny now he’s finally back in form the last month???

KSinny · 07/07/2019 at 21:01
Well if u have the coin might as Well get Whitfield and Ziebell

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 21:37
if you are going Whitfield, I would wait a week, see how he is going plus save some cash
He was going to play this week, but reports said he was still sore. Don’t like sounds of that.
Sicily is great value.
Lewis has a good game this week, hawks will give him a fair run up forward. Sicily will play defence

Fearthebeard · 08/07/2019 at 06:35
Thanks for your time Derek.
I’ll have a think re Whitfield and sicily.
What you think on heeney and zibell?

Derek · 08/07/2019 at 13:29
Heeney would be my pick. I don’t mind him playing forward, he is a great overhead mark and kicks a few goals.
Ziebel will be effected by Higgins back in a week or two. North have a very tough run of games

Russty_ · 08/07/2019 at 23:21
Most Collarbones are 6 to 8 weeks I think, so even for him to get back in 5 this week he'll be doing well, but probably won't be at full strength if he does. Definitely worth a week's look to see how he goes and if he cops any hard hits during the match.

JohnDJ59 · 08/07/2019 at 14:39
I agree with Derek, Sicily and Heeney for mine.

Russty_ · 08/07/2019 at 23:22
I agree with John, who agrees with Derek 🙂

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:14
Well done Rocksta, wouldn't it be nice to have 8 or 10 trades right about now?..definitely gonna re-think any sideways trades next season. Good luck for the coming weeks.

Rocksta_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:33
Mate, what I wouldn’t do for even 2 more trades. It is what it is though. I only made a couple of sideways trades early on but then the injuries kicked in. You’re right though, the sideways trades are what brings your season unstuck.

Russty_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:47
I only did 1 or 2 sideways as well, it was more keeping up with the injuries and rotating the fattening rookies out for new ones, and I missed some pearlers too like Stack, Liam Baker, etc, had some good ones but also some crap ones who ended up as dead wood.

Rocksta_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:50
Yea, I’ve got plenty of dead wood on my bench………….which is another problem.

Sam_01 · 07/07/2019 at 21:25
Well done mate I snuck up a bit further sitting at 779 at the moment tossing up bringing in hurn for logue or hurn for burgess moving logue to D7 will put me down to the 3 or 2 trades left
Feel like the climb stops around here not having Marshall in my team and instead having Greene

Rocksta_ · 07/07/2019 at 21:29
Well done Sam. Just be aggressive I say. I reckon my climb stops anytime soon as well mate but nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Derek · 07/07/2019 at 21:39
Marshall was the big winner this year. Anyone who got on him early has killed it. That is why I’m not killing it.

DavidC · 08/07/2019 at 07:59
John, I did those 4 "correctional" trades early and regret doing them. The reasons were sound at the time and some worked out ok but there were no game changers. I'd have been better off sticking fat with my initial team selections and saving the trades. I still have 8 trades and have managed them well since then but I could have traded more aggressively if I hadn't wasted those early trades. We call them correctional trades to justify them but really they are just early points chasing. The other thing I won't be doing is starting a non playing player just for loop hole purposes. Just pick playing rookies and a loop will present itself soon enough. I started with Bewley and traded him out before he played and then traded him back in. What a waste of a trade that was.

JohnDJ59 · 08/07/2019 at 12:31
Hi DavidC, I usually look back on my trades at the end of the season and find at least two or three I could have done without, but this year I've been just terrible, I thought I would try something different and be aggressive early with non performing and injured players, it hasn't worked, so I will go back to my usual conservative trading next year. My worst trading was with Whitfield, I traded him in round 4, then out round 7 when he was injured, then back in round 11, just for him to be injured again. You should do well having 8 trades left DavidC, I usually still have 6 at this stage and do alright.

neil demons delight · 08/07/2019 at 13:19
Funny I was just going thru my wasted trades all 9 same as you guys,but we say it each year John I did the same with a non playing dpp and out he went for spud parker. Even as late as this week I was all set to bring in Westy and Lincoln as cover for Gawn and Daniel then back up with Jack SOS all three tonned up and I could have 160 more points .Instead, on a wit I changed for Lobb Fisher and the third now will be Moore . Though I have suffered last week I think Moore will be a better F/D /7 than Jsos and Lobb could be a better back up than westy, fisher will be the dud with Lincoln much better however Fisher gives a high ceiling and like Lincoln played all games.We forget about our good trades walsh Libba ROB Marshall and Kelly all good Good luck Fellas, great playing against guys like you who don't abandon regardless NDD

JohnDJ59 · 08/07/2019 at 14:36
You are right about how we forget about our good trades Neil. Round five was probably my best, Butters and Gibbons out for O'Brien and Stack and my round three correction trade of Mills to Lloyd was a must at the time. I'm also happy with my round 14 trade of Walsh to Neale, even though I had planned to keep Walsh, trading him was the only way I could afford Neale.

Russty_ · 08/07/2019 at 22:23
Don't give up the ghost yet John, you must still have a few trades left?…just try riding it out and only use one when you have to.
I've got Hore too and no def bench cover, just gonna leave it for now in case someone else goes down.

JohnDJ59 · 09/07/2019 at 00:05
Not giving up Russty, just being realistic, I wasn't able to get to full premo, not that I ever do, but I normally have good bench cover, which I did until last weekends wipeout and I usually still have 5-6 trades left at this stage. I'm still in the top eight in 4/9 leagues, but I'm not expecting that to last, looking at the other teams, I'm no threat. So I'm thinking of either going out in a blaze of glory and using my final trades to improve my team, or just hanging in there and hope for a couple of wins.

Russty_ · 09/07/2019 at 00:15
Good mate cause you can't quit…you don't know how bad their situation is…could be worse than yours, their 2 top guns could go down in GF week and yours don't.
Even 1 or 2 wins for the year is good out of 9 Leagues if they're all playing players, and not just random plebs.
I got to 1 grand final last year out of 10 and came up short, but at least got there, and trades were gone by then…and had 3 outs.
I'd hang onto your trades as long as you can if you have 3 or less.

Russty_ · 08/07/2019 at 23:23
Hi disconnected head Ned…I like option 1, 2 solid picks and well done on the achievements this week.