Strategy 2023: Round 17 Trades
- Thread starter THCLT
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This looks like a tough one. I don’t think I have a perfect solution for you, but a few thoughts:
- Unfortunately I think you’re going to be minimizing the number of donuts from here, rather than eliminating them. In a strange way that can be good, in that you don’t necessarily panic about copping one this round, for example. [I reckon a few people would happily take back a trade that they made over the byes to cover a donut, for example.] It looks like you’ve had some bad luck with your bench, so premo injuries will be harder to cover.
- I would hold my final trade as long as I reasonably could. Ie I don’t think I’d be doing one up one down soon, unless you’re very confident that it’s the right call.
- Adding DPP potential looks very important. I don’t think I’d bring in anyone who doesn’t have DPP or help facilitate pairs of DPPs etc.
- If you have to trade for an injury, I’d suggest prioritising the ones that are definite long term outs (eg a suspension is always more certain than an injury, etc). It sounds obvious, but people don’t always do it if they’re at different price points and they want a better in, for example. If someone’s done an ACL you know you can’t get lucky holding them, but with an MCL you might get lucky.
- Durabilty, and where possible JS, are probably key considerations for your remaining ins.
Overall I would say you’re probably looking for two value players with DPP and a high chance to play out the season. If Sheldrick fits the bill, that sounds good to me, but if you’re unsure, I’d look for someone you have more confidence in.
- Unfortunately I think you’re going to be minimizing the number of donuts from here, rather than eliminating them. In a strange way that can be good, in that you don’t necessarily panic about copping one this round, for example. [I reckon a few people would happily take back a trade that they made over the byes to cover a donut, for example.] It looks like you’ve had some bad luck with your bench, so premo injuries will be harder to cover.
- I would hold my final trade as long as I reasonably could. Ie I don’t think I’d be doing one up one down soon, unless you’re very confident that it’s the right call.
- Adding DPP potential looks very important. I don’t think I’d bring in anyone who doesn’t have DPP or help facilitate pairs of DPPs etc.
- If you have to trade for an injury, I’d suggest prioritising the ones that are definite long term outs (eg a suspension is always more certain than an injury, etc). It sounds obvious, but people don’t always do it if they’re at different price points and they want a better in, for example. If someone’s done an ACL you know you can’t get lucky holding them, but with an MCL you might get lucky.
- Durabilty, and where possible JS, are probably key considerations for your remaining ins.
Overall I would say you’re probably looking for two value players with DPP and a high chance to play out the season. If Sheldrick fits the bill, that sounds good to me, but if you’re unsure, I’d look for someone you have more confidence in.
Not sold on Cunningham, Injuries have a way of following certain players; and could be risky! He also doesn't help you with any flexibility with M/D coverage. If you still have a few trades up your sleeve no worries then 
Really appreciate the write up Darkie, I like Sheldrick's JS and honestly even if Fyfe was to return in 1-2 weeks, Sheldrick is literally 89 points off of Fyfe's total score this season. Likely a net positive in that timeframe.
Have made the obvious trade. My final, precious trade remains a complete emergency sideways over the next 8 weeks.
Have made the obvious trade. My final, precious trade remains a complete emergency sideways over the next 8 weeks.