Opinion 2024 AFL SuperCoach Planning Thread
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Any North/general footy fans able to shed some light on how Fisher, Sheezel and Mckercher will interact in the team? There's a good chance I'm suffering from information overload but I swear that I've read on different sites that each of them has been earmarked to play in the HB role we know and love. Not all of them can be rebounders and score well though so what am I missing?
If they're all trying to play the same role I don't see how they can all perform consistently each week (as was demonstrated in their preseason game with McKercher not scoring well and Sheezel struggling for 3 quarters). For this reason I don't want to start all of them, which one to fade is the question.
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McKercher seems the obvious keep just for cash gen alone, but yeah struggling on the other two. Initially didn't have Sheezel in my team because was worried about the second year SC blues but I don't think it's a massive call to say he can emulate others (Naicos and Bont) who bucked that trend - he is a classy player. That leaves Fisher who just feels like a risk to drop purely because it could be leaving value on the table.
Pretty much (for me anyway). They are cheaply bought "keepers" who if you don't trade them out often end up not quite the best scorers. I don't think Touk will be a top 8 mid, Martin may get top 6 Def, but you are relying on a bit for that to happen.
I generally find these sort of players often score a bit lower than those at the top of the line and you end up stuck with them, as you have bigger issues to deal with. Across the season, those 5-10 points a round lost on these players add up, especially if you have a couple of them in your team.
Of course if they do end up a top 6/top 8 player, you got yourself a bargain if you bought them cheap. That's something you need to work out for yourself, if you think they are a possible keeper. If not, higher priced "value" picks you plan on cashing in after a few price rises I find can be a bit of a trap.
I generally find these sort of players often score a bit lower than those at the top of the line and you end up stuck with them, as you have bigger issues to deal with. Across the season, those 5-10 points a round lost on these players add up, especially if you have a couple of them in your team.
Of course if they do end up a top 6/top 8 player, you got yourself a bargain if you bought them cheap. That's something you need to work out for yourself, if you think they are a possible keeper. If not, higher priced "value" picks you plan on cashing in after a few price rises I find can be a bit of a trap.
I admit I am a bit confused, after reading that Guns and Rookies is the SC strategy of the past, more Mid-Priced Players is the new strategy.
Yeah, since we don't have a crystal ball, we really don't know which players will be the best to select. By following the info in these SC Threads, it does help to improve our odds to make the right decision.
I got, from what you said, that it makes more sense to select a Heeney, rather than a Martin or Miller. I came to that conclusion before I read your post.
Yeah, since we don't have a crystal ball, we really don't know which players will be the best to select. By following the info in these SC Threads, it does help to improve our odds to make the right decision.
I got, from what you said, that it makes more sense to select a Heeney, rather than a Martin or Miller. I came to that conclusion before I read your post.
I don't mind mid pricers (obviously), but they can be hard to pick. I do prefer Heeney to Miller and Martin on current role in that sort of price range, until he gets Horsed anyway.
Lower priced mid pricers ($200K to $400K) are different for me - you don't expect keepers at this price point. Players starting in the $400K - $550K or so range, I try to avoid unless I would be happy to have them in my final team.
For me, I don't particularly want to end up with either Miller or Martin all year at this stage - definitely on my watch list for corrections though. Others may think they are potentially keepers and would happily start them. I don't have either for now, but mainly as there are so many other potential decent starting picks this year. Martin I prefer to Miller if I had to pick one, but would need to cut someone to fit him in.
I'm not great at SC, so maybe I'm the one doing things wrong. I'm trying to base picks less on my own opinion this year, as it's always got me in trouble in previous years. All 30 of my players are in the top 60 most chosen overall, but I'm sure there are plenty of players outside that range who would be equally good or better picks. I'm tempted by some, but trusting the majority opinion for now. No idea if this is the right strategy or not, but trying something a bit different to my usual methods.
Lower priced mid pricers ($200K to $400K) are different for me - you don't expect keepers at this price point. Players starting in the $400K - $550K or so range, I try to avoid unless I would be happy to have them in my final team.
For me, I don't particularly want to end up with either Miller or Martin all year at this stage - definitely on my watch list for corrections though. Others may think they are potentially keepers and would happily start them. I don't have either for now, but mainly as there are so many other potential decent starting picks this year. Martin I prefer to Miller if I had to pick one, but would need to cut someone to fit him in.
I'm not great at SC, so maybe I'm the one doing things wrong. I'm trying to base picks less on my own opinion this year, as it's always got me in trouble in previous years. All 30 of my players are in the top 60 most chosen overall, but I'm sure there are plenty of players outside that range who would be equally good or better picks. I'm tempted by some, but trusting the majority opinion for now. No idea if this is the right strategy or not, but trying something a bit different to my usual methods.
RE "......All 30 of my players are in the top 60 most chosen overall,......"
This strategy looks like a safe way to go, highly unlikely to be far off the leaders if your selected players don't work out.
RE: ".....Lower priced mid pricers ($200K to $400K) are different for me - you don't expect keepers at this price point. Players starting in the $400K - $550K or so range, I try to avoid ......"
Hmmm, you got me thinking now, maybe my Newcombe ($549,200) and Steele ($529,500) could be changed to a Butters/LDU/Gulden and a Jordon, and the left-over money used for correction trades. I'll give it some thought.
This strategy looks like a safe way to go, highly unlikely to be far off the leaders if your selected players don't work out.
RE: ".....Lower priced mid pricers ($200K to $400K) are different for me - you don't expect keepers at this price point. Players starting in the $400K - $550K or so range, I try to avoid ......"
Hmmm, you got me thinking now, maybe my Newcombe ($549,200) and Steele ($529,500) could be changed to a Butters/LDU/Gulden and a Jordon, and the left-over money used for correction trades. I'll give it some thought.
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One day out from the season. Few bits of generic SC advice that hopefully helps others:
1. Back your instincts instead of reading what others say and changing your opinion/team. Most of the time, you are right in your thinking/theories.
2. If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Don’t chase those pre-season/round 0 points without strong justification.
3. If someone is gifted a gilt-edged role with minimal/no competition, don’t overthink it, just get them in and run with it.
Couple of predictions for round 1 from me as well:
1. Stewart to go huge against the Saints.
2. Rankine to light it up against his old club.
Feel free to have your own predictions/advice to help each other out.
1. Back your instincts instead of reading what others say and changing your opinion/team. Most of the time, you are right in your thinking/theories.
2. If something seems too good to be true, then it probably is. Don’t chase those pre-season/round 0 points without strong justification.
3. If someone is gifted a gilt-edged role with minimal/no competition, don’t overthink it, just get them in and run with it.
Couple of predictions for round 1 from me as well:
1. Stewart to go huge against the Saints.
2. Rankine to light it up against his old club.
Feel free to have your own predictions/advice to help each other out.
"Back your instincts instead of reading what others have to say and changing your team. Also: if someone has a good role, change your team to get them in. P.S. Stewart and Rankine will smash it Rd 1 I reckon" 
) but I will lighten the mood with a gif: