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I'm guessing when you took him into your team, you thought he'd be a 90-95 player that would be upgraded after the byes. If that was the case I'd stick to that plan, even though he has disappointed the last 2 games. I'd look to upgrade elsewhere first. If you have no other upgrades you like, then possibly attack him now, but I'd stick to your original plan for now. He could possibly score well against West this week.
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I think your close to the mark there, Courtesans.
What I think we may see some of them do in round 8, if they don't have a decent cash reserve, is downgrade a Martin/Liberatore type that is underperforming, to help aid in upgrades during rounds 9 and 10. The number of trades they'll use will depend heavily on downgrade targets. If there are downgrade targets there, they will use all 6 for sure. I think we will even see some of them try and "pluck" a downgrade target or two, if there are none to be had, just to get the cash, and run the risk that those "plucked" Rookies could become just dead spots on the bench!
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What I think we may see some of them do in round 8, if they don't have a decent cash reserve, is downgrade a Martin/Liberatore type that is underperforming, to help aid in upgrades during rounds 9 and 10. The number of trades they'll use will depend heavily on downgrade targets. If there are downgrade targets there, they will use all 6 for sure. I think we will even see some of them try and "pluck" a downgrade target or two, if there are none to be had, just to get the cash, and run the risk that those "plucked" Rookies could become just dead spots on the bench!
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Hi Bobbie,
if Zorko/Rioli were in your planning anyway, you are better to grab them now. If it was just for the sake of an upgrade, then possibly grabbing the cash is of more benefit.
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if Zorko/Rioli were in your planning anyway, you are better to grab them now. If it was just for the sake of an upgrade, then possibly grabbing the cash is of more benefit.
Good luck
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I think I'd take a short term pain for long term gain approach.
I will admit, it is very risky, taking both Salem and O'Rourke before the bubble, but if you get away with it could pay off well. It will also put you on the border line of round 8 exposure, and you would want selection to go your that week. I think it presents the best possibility for you to move up the rankings during the byes though. If you want to target a top 2,000-2,500 season result go the upgrade this week. If you want to risk dropping your season to top say 5,000, with the hope of pushing into the top 1,500-2,000 arm yourself with some cash for the byes!
Just a Word of warning on Selwood. He will possibly have a reasonable sized B/E in round 9, and he plays Freo that week. Freo are his "nemesis, and he has a worse record against them than anyone else. I will admit, I haven't investigated reasons for this, and someone will probably throw up a concussion affected score to explain it in part. His price could nearly be bottomed out in round 10, where he is due to play North, and expected to score better.
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I will admit, it is very risky, taking both Salem and O'Rourke before the bubble, but if you get away with it could pay off well. It will also put you on the border line of round 8 exposure, and you would want selection to go your that week. I think it presents the best possibility for you to move up the rankings during the byes though. If you want to target a top 2,000-2,500 season result go the upgrade this week. If you want to risk dropping your season to top say 5,000, with the hope of pushing into the top 1,500-2,000 arm yourself with some cash for the byes!
Just a Word of warning on Selwood. He will possibly have a reasonable sized B/E in round 9, and he plays Freo that week. Freo are his "nemesis, and he has a worse record against them than anyone else. I will admit, I haven't investigated reasons for this, and someone will probably throw up a concussion affected score to explain it in part. His price could nearly be bottomed out in round 10, where he is due to play North, and expected to score better.
Good luck
I'm guessing when you took him into your team, you thought he'd be a 90-95 player that would be upgraded after the byes. If that was the case I'd stick to that plan, even though he has disappointed the last 2 games. I'd look to upgrade elsewhere first. If you have no other upgrades you like, then possibly attack him now, but I'd stick to your original plan for now. He could possibly score well against West this week.
Good luck
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Hi Rowsus, love your work in this thread. While I am a first time caller I am most definitely a long time listener, it's a great place to get the think tank going!
I'll need to offload McDonald for a non round 8 bye rookie either this week or next to be able to field a full 18 in round 8.
The only options are Cutler or Gardiner. Would you suggest the ship has sailed on Cutler already or is he still a viable downgrade option (should I view him now as an 'expensive rookie'?)?. I've long had the belief that trading in rookies after their 3rd game is a huge no-no, but I feel the case can be made for Cutler due to his small, sub-affected price rise and the lack of other backline downgrade targets on the horizon.
Given that McDonald plays after these guys I will have the luxury of waiting to see final teams and subs before I make the trade. That being said, which one would you take?
Cutler: $154,400 BE -42
Gardiner: $117,300 BE -13
Thanks in advance mate.
I'll need to offload McDonald for a non round 8 bye rookie either this week or next to be able to field a full 18 in round 8.
The only options are Cutler or Gardiner. Would you suggest the ship has sailed on Cutler already or is he still a viable downgrade option (should I view him now as an 'expensive rookie'?)?. I've long had the belief that trading in rookies after their 3rd game is a huge no-no, but I feel the case can be made for Cutler due to his small, sub-affected price rise and the lack of other backline downgrade targets on the horizon.
Given that McDonald plays after these guys I will have the luxury of waiting to see final teams and subs before I make the trade. That being said, which one would you take?
Cutler: $154,400 BE -42
Gardiner: $117,300 BE -13
Thanks in advance mate.
Darn you Rowsus with your sound and reasonable word of warning on Selwood! I have had him locked and loaded as my round 9 trade in for weeks. Now it makes sense to potentially wait for round 10. Blimey going to have to reconsider my whole bye weeks strategy now!
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Darn you Rowsus with your sound and reasonable word of warning on Selwood! I have had him locked and loaded as my round 9 trade in for weeks. Now it makes sense to potentially wait for round 10. Blimey going to have to reconsider my whole bye weeks strategy now!
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It is correct to say that Zorko has only averaged 85 since his 161 in round 2. However, I'd actually argue that the 85 is understated because it is inclusive of an injury-effected 46 in round 3, in which he received a massive hit from Steven May in Q1 (for which May received a rough conduct charge) and Zorko clearly wasn't the same afterwards. Footage of Zorko getting crunched by May: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M7SitjXaICM
It's an admirable plan, and it's good to plan ahead. I think there could be one or two twists (injuries/suspensions/suprprises at selection table) to come that might put a fly or two in the ointment.
you also seem to have used Lloyd twice, unless you have J Lloyd as well.
Good luck, I hope it comes together for you!
you also seem to have used Lloyd twice, unless you have J Lloyd as well.
Good luck, I hope it comes together for you!
Hi MC, thanks for the kind words.
Gardiner is a real slow burner. He only averaged something like 10-12 possessions/game in the U/18 comp, so he shouldn't be racking up any decent scores regularly here. He was recruited more as a "stopper". That being the case, and Cutler having the lower B/E, I think Cutler may be the better choice.
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Gardiner is a real slow burner. He only averaged something like 10-12 possessions/game in the U/18 comp, so he shouldn't be racking up any decent scores regularly here. He was recruited more as a "stopper". That being the case, and Cutler having the lower B/E, I think Cutler may be the better choice.
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Rowsus, you really do go above and beyond. I for one appreciate all the answers - like reading them, even if I didn't ask the question
Thanks Rowsus, always appreciate your assistance
Thank you for answering my questions Row, always appreciate the time and effort you spent on us fellow members.
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