Opinion 2024 AFL SuperCoach Planning Thread
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Definitely an interesting option, although I couldn't see them doing it as a shocker that round would be season over before it really begins so you'd have huge attrition rates from it.
I personally think that's the most logical solution to it though but I haven't given it a lot of thought.
"New Role" being the exact role he played for the last month of the season... Sometimes you really wonder how these people get paid to cover the sport.
He can score in the role and will probably be just about a lock unless the forwards are very different to expectations. Don't know if he's a keeper but priced at 68 he should have low to mid 90s potential in a team that only really has Sheezel to rebound right now. Looked very good doing it for the Blues.
I personally think that's the most logical solution to it though but I haven't given it a lot of thought.
"New Role" being the exact role he played for the last month of the season... Sometimes you really wonder how these people get paid to cover the sport.
He can score in the role and will probably be just about a lock unless the forwards are very different to expectations. Don't know if he's a keeper but priced at 68 he should have low to mid 90s potential in a team that only really has Sheezel to rebound right now. Looked very good doing it for the Blues.
Going to be very interesting to see what North do here.
They axed Perez, Turner, Bonar and Young who played there.
Hall, Ziebell and Howe all retired obviously and McKay walked out.
Leaves:
Sheezel - Looks destined for more than just a HB, wonder if they ease him through there for another season.
McDonald - Known quantity, more ball stopper than rebounder.
Archer - Not shown much at all to date, especially with the ball.
Bergman - Shown even less probably but I did like him in preseason.
Corr - Rubbish player but will probably be a main part of their side. One of those guys who thinks he should kick when he should hide from the ball offensively, will stupidly take kick-ins off guys who can kick also.
Goater - His debut was really good, his entire season last year was not, there's talent but another yet to really show it.
Logue - Wouldn't think he's back for round 1, but see Corr for my thoughts.
They've added Stephens, who I'm still not really sure where he fits with them but could potentially play HB, looks set to have the same issues he had at Sydney so really weird choice of side for him, genuine mids are the one position they're loaded at. Fisher, already discussed and would expect at HB and to score freely and Biggy who will probably get a good shot at one of the KPD slots and I actually quite like as a prospect, think he was a good bargain pickup.
Thomas could be an option but would think they'd prefer midfield. LDU will play guts. Simpkin doesn't suit the defensive role, Wardlaw seems a pretty pure mid and also a waste at HB. Phillips likewise. Powell could potentially be an option seeing as how they seem to hate him in the midfield.
They really lack guys with class though across the list. I wonder if they'd try Curtis, Taylor or Ford across half back also.
Odd team to try and pick to be honest, perhaps their draftees will be the answer.
They axed Perez, Turner, Bonar and Young who played there.
Hall, Ziebell and Howe all retired obviously and McKay walked out.
Leaves:
Sheezel - Looks destined for more than just a HB, wonder if they ease him through there for another season.
McDonald - Known quantity, more ball stopper than rebounder.
Archer - Not shown much at all to date, especially with the ball.
Bergman - Shown even less probably but I did like him in preseason.
Corr - Rubbish player but will probably be a main part of their side. One of those guys who thinks he should kick when he should hide from the ball offensively, will stupidly take kick-ins off guys who can kick also.
Goater - His debut was really good, his entire season last year was not, there's talent but another yet to really show it.
Logue - Wouldn't think he's back for round 1, but see Corr for my thoughts.
They've added Stephens, who I'm still not really sure where he fits with them but could potentially play HB, looks set to have the same issues he had at Sydney so really weird choice of side for him, genuine mids are the one position they're loaded at. Fisher, already discussed and would expect at HB and to score freely and Biggy who will probably get a good shot at one of the KPD slots and I actually quite like as a prospect, think he was a good bargain pickup.
Thomas could be an option but would think they'd prefer midfield. LDU will play guts. Simpkin doesn't suit the defensive role, Wardlaw seems a pretty pure mid and also a waste at HB. Phillips likewise. Powell could potentially be an option seeing as how they seem to hate him in the midfield.
They really lack guys with class though across the list. I wonder if they'd try Curtis, Taylor or Ford across half back also.
Odd team to try and pick to be honest, perhaps their draftees will be the answer.
I don't mind this. Apart from the obvious plus of having more days with footy to watch, it adds complexity to the game which will generally always advantage serious players.
"Round zero" on the other hand presents a genuine head scratcher. Not sure how this can be handled from a fantasy perspective. With less than 50% of the league playing do they go "Best 10" for the first round
and then Best 18 for presumably four of the rounds between 2 and 6 where likely two teams per round (from the round zero group) will have a bye.
"Round zero" on the other hand presents a genuine head scratcher. Not sure how this can be handled from a fantasy perspective. With less than 50% of the league playing do they go "Best 10" for the first round
and then Best 18 for presumably four of the rounds between 2 and 6 where likely two teams per round (from the round zero group) will have a bye.
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So we have 4 games in round zero or "opening round" as the AFL is calling it with all the teams above to have a bye between rounds 2 and 6.
Very interesting to see what happens with Supercoach.
Good news is the full fixture is released tomorrow. Should be able to get a better idea of any impacts then.
I'm thinking it will be unlimited trades between "Rd 0" and "Rd 1", but guess we'll find out soon enough. Would make players from these 8 teams a bit less attractive for SC purposes, as they would have one less game compared to those from the other 10 teams who would only have the 1 bye post "Rd 0", you would largely be looking at picking them up after their initial bye rather than starting them I guess...
I'm thinking it will be unlimited trades between "Rd 0" and "Rd 1", but guess we'll find out soon enough. Would make players from these 8 teams a bit less attractive for SC purposes, as they would have one less game compared to those from the other 10 teams who would only have the 1 bye post "Rd 0", you would largely be looking at picking them up after their initial bye rather than starting them I guess...
Good news is the teams with a double bye get it out of the way early so from round 6 onwards it’s a level playing field. Probably just means we target those players as upgrades. I’m curious to see how it works cause there could be a genuine strategy element between starting players with an early double and fading players with an early bye.
https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl...-lock-in-round-one-clash-20231114-p5ejwb.html
Few probable matches listed in that article.
Few probable matches listed in that article.
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Could be up to 10 rounds with byes next year, going to make it annoying from both a Supercoach and viewer perspective. Hope they go with unlimited trades after round 0 so that round 0 counts towards overall. Also hope they dont do best 18 for rounds 2,3,5 and 6 with only 2 teams missing. Best 22 or best 20 would allow for more tactics but best 18 seems the easy option those in charge always seem to take. If best 18 then rookie x v y decisions are less likely to be important and more rookie scores will drop off in the early rounds which could make midpricers more viable. Wouldnt be surprised to see the total number of teams drop from 190k to 150kish with all these extra complications. Atleast everyone starts from a level playing field.
I don't mind this. Apart from the obvious plus of having more days with footy to watch, it adds complexity to the game which will generally always advantage serious players.
"Round zero" on the other hand presents a genuine head scratcher. Not sure how this can be handled from a fantasy perspective. With less than 50% of the league playing do they go "Best 10" for the first round and then Best 18 for presumably four of the rounds between 2 and 6 where likely two teams per round (from the round zero group) will have a bye.
"Round zero" on the other hand presents a genuine head scratcher. Not sure how this can be handled from a fantasy perspective. With less than 50% of the league playing do they go "Best 10" for the first round
and then Best 18 for presumably four of the rounds between 2 and 6 where likely two teams per round (from the round zero group) will have a bye.
The thing that annoys me about Thursdays is the early lockout (usually a bit more time to deal with those on the weekend), and the lack of clarity on full AFL teams when making selection decisions!
Yuk, Yuk, Yuk. And did I mention Yuk? Assume best 18 for Round 0. Likely a lack of rookies for Round 0 combined with less teams to pick premium players will possibly narrow team selection to a shortlist of players and there will be little variation in teams. The real issue could when the other bye rounds are played and how many teams play that (or those) bye/s.
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More Thursday footy is great, imo. AFL already can't work out how to not overlap games on a Sunday (sheer stupidity), so removing one of the Saturday doubles is great for people who want to actually watch games. Wish they'd do Monday or Sunday also to get rid of the other double game but baby steps...
Round 0 a real nightmare for rookies, wouldn't expect any of those sides to be throwing up many rookie options right now, that could be a huge factor depending on how they decide to implement it all.
Round 0 a real nightmare for rookies, wouldn't expect any of those sides to be throwing up many rookie options right now, that could be a huge factor depending on how they decide to implement it all.
With less than 50% of the league playing do they go "Best 10" for the first round and then Best 18 for presumably four of the rounds between 2 and 6 where likely two teams per round (from the round zero group) will have a bye.
and then Best 18 for presumably four of the rounds between 2 and 6 where likely two teams per round (from the round zero group) will have a bye.
Personally I think they’re more likely to not count round zero at all than do a best 10-12 and then unlimited trades before round 1. Just seems so messy and convoluted to start the season. They’ll want the simplest opening possible to make sure they entice in as many teams as possible, and having a round zero team will just become way too cookie cutter. All the “expert” team reveals lose their purpose.. hype articles become too ineffective.
I’m still very much of the belief it’ll be a combined round zero/round 1, with DGR for those playing round zero being o***et by early byes in rounds 2 to 6 (excluding Gather round). That allows maximum hype, all these “what strategy..?” articles and generally just the easiest coding/set up. Lots of what if articles as well. And it aligns to how BBL works too so that also helps.
Also worth keeping in mind there is a short turn around between round zero and round 1, so anyone who missed lockouts resetting their team effectively delete it for the season.
I’m still very much of the belief it’ll be a combined round zero/round 1, with DGR for those playing round zero being o***et by early byes in rounds 2 to 6 (excluding Gather round). That allows maximum hype, all these “what strategy..?” articles and generally just the easiest coding/set up. Lots of what if articles as well. And it aligns to how BBL works too so that also helps.
Also worth keeping in mind there is a short turn around between round zero and round 1, so anyone who missed lockouts resetting their team effectively delete it for the season.