Strategy 2023: Round 15 Trades
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Does that mean you can open the my completed team thread? If so put a good disclaimer on 'completed' (not nearly completed, I just need to do X next round)!
Well done, great number of trades left. I've got 22 premiums (in total, plenty on the bench this round), but unfortunately/fortunately that includes Briggs at R3 so I won't be done until next round.
Well done, great number of trades left. I've got 22 premiums (in total, plenty on the bench this round), but unfortunately/fortunately that includes Briggs at R3 so I won't be done until next round.
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Melbourne midfield star Clayton Oliver could be ruled in or out of Thursday’s blockbuster clash with Geelong as soon as Tuesday, but is no certainty to return from injury.
Demons coach Simon Goodwin revealed the no-risk approach on Monday morning as he confirmed his team would travel to Geelong on Wednesday and train on the Cats’ home ground the day before the match for the first time, treating it “just like any other away game” in the hope of enhancing their preparation.
Oliver spent five days in hospital with an infected blister after recovering from a hamstring injury, and while Goodwin was “hopeful” for a return against the Cats, he wasn’t prepared to lock it in.
Melbourne was set to train on Monday after players had a four-day break across their bye weekend and Goodwin was not ready to declare either Oliver or Harrison Petty, who is coming off a foot injury, would definitely play the Cats.
“We’ll know a bit more today where’s at, both physically and whether he’s ready to perform at the level,” Goodwin said on Monday morning.
“He’s progressing well, we’re hopeful. Both he and Harrison Petty are in the same position.
“We’re hopeful but not certain. We need to make sure they train and pull up well. We’re not declaring them at this point.”
Clayton Oliver is put through his paces on the MCG after Melbourne’s win on King’s Birthday. Picture: Michael Klein
Goodwin said the five-day stint in hospital for Oliver, who was put through a rigorous training session on the MCG after his team’s King’s Birthday win over Collingwood, had impacted the on-baller.
“Spending five days in hospital isn’t ideal,” he said.
“It is about performance, making sure they are ready to perform and we won’t take any risks with any players.”
Melbourne is going the extra mile to prepare for the Cats, changing the dimensions of their oval at Casey Fields to match GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.
Following that the squad will travel to Geelong on Wednesday and stay overnight to put themselves in the best position for success.
The Demons have lost four of the past five clashes against the Cats in Geelong.
“We’ve played down there a lot in the last four of five years, we’ve had some success, but we’ve also had some poor performances,” Goodwin said.
“We want to train down there, get used to the environment. We’re going to leave no stone unturned.”
Melbourne is currently third on the AFL ladder while Geelong are in 10th with just one win in their past five games.
Wounded Dogs eye defensive replacements
– Shane Jones
Demons coach Simon Goodwin revealed the no-risk approach on Monday morning as he confirmed his team would travel to Geelong on Wednesday and train on the Cats’ home ground the day before the match for the first time, treating it “just like any other away game” in the hope of enhancing their preparation.
Oliver spent five days in hospital with an infected blister after recovering from a hamstring injury, and while Goodwin was “hopeful” for a return against the Cats, he wasn’t prepared to lock it in.
Melbourne was set to train on Monday after players had a four-day break across their bye weekend and Goodwin was not ready to declare either Oliver or Harrison Petty, who is coming off a foot injury, would definitely play the Cats.
“We’ll know a bit more today where’s at, both physically and whether he’s ready to perform at the level,” Goodwin said on Monday morning.
“He’s progressing well, we’re hopeful. Both he and Harrison Petty are in the same position.
“We’re hopeful but not certain. We need to make sure they train and pull up well. We’re not declaring them at this point.”
Clayton Oliver is put through his paces on the MCG after Melbourne’s win on King’s Birthday. Picture: Michael Klein
Goodwin said the five-day stint in hospital for Oliver, who was put through a rigorous training session on the MCG after his team’s King’s Birthday win over Collingwood, had impacted the on-baller.
“Spending five days in hospital isn’t ideal,” he said.
“It is about performance, making sure they are ready to perform and we won’t take any risks with any players.”
Melbourne is going the extra mile to prepare for the Cats, changing the dimensions of their oval at Casey Fields to match GMHBA Stadium in Geelong.
Following that the squad will travel to Geelong on Wednesday and stay overnight to put themselves in the best position for success.
The Demons have lost four of the past five clashes against the Cats in Geelong.
“We’ve played down there a lot in the last four of five years, we’ve had some success, but we’ve also had some poor performances,” Goodwin said.
“We want to train down there, get used to the environment. We’re going to leave no stone unturned.”
Melbourne is currently third on the AFL ladder while Geelong are in 10th with just one win in their past five games.
Wounded Dogs eye defensive replacements
– Shane Jones
That was some blister. The bit that pulled me up was "We’ll know a bit more today where’s at, both physically and whether he’s ready to perform at the level," What exactly does that mean. Like there is something else at play?
I saw this interview last week & he said he was struggling with his fitness after the hammy & than hospital stint. He said his foot felt fine
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/melb...clean-on-unwise-hospital-sneak-out-c-10990581
https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/melb...clean-on-unwise-hospital-sneak-out-c-10990581
Still waiting for Sicily news which will shape my trades.
Would say in all likelihood though I will have to "settle" for Darcy Cameron this week, pretty logical for my side as can provide cover for rest of the season in the rucks. I'll probably have to grab at least one rookie (Lohmann/Harrison likely as I already have Maric)
OUT: Ford, Wardlaw, 1 of Sicily/Walsh/D Williams
IN: DCameron, Lohmann, A player $68K or less than the trade-out
Looks like I'll be short of Sicily > Brayshaw (even if I went Harrison instead of Lohmann) which is unfortunate, but hopefully Sicily gets off on appeal anyway!
I like the idea of Williams/Mitchell being a D/F link as well so ideally I can keep that connection. Walsh is expendable but he's down to $514K so not sure I would find anyone I like for $470K or lower anyway.
Would say in all likelihood though I will have to "settle" for Darcy Cameron this week, pretty logical for my side as can provide cover for rest of the season in the rucks. I'll probably have to grab at least one rookie (Lohmann/Harrison likely as I already have Maric)
OUT: Ford, Wardlaw, 1 of Sicily/Walsh/D Williams
IN: DCameron, Lohmann, A player $68K or less than the trade-out
Looks like I'll be short of Sicily > Brayshaw (even if I went Harrison instead of Lohmann) which is unfortunate, but hopefully Sicily gets off on appeal anyway!
I like the idea of Williams/Mitchell being a D/F link as well so ideally I can keep that connection. Walsh is expendable but he's down to $514K so not sure I would find anyone I like for $470K or lower anyway.
