Cheers Rowsus. I kinda traded Taylor as a spur of the moment thing but will probably do the trades you suggested. Now just gotta decide which players to trade in and out out of those 
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I just realised why I had traded out Taylor. I've still got the problem of 7 forwards so I have to trade Petrie to a mid. I've gone for Barlow and Goddard (for Swanny). Happy enough not to have Pendlebury. Thanks for all your help
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Hi Rowsus
I have 624K to spend on my final midfielder then my team is complete.
I already have Ablett, Pendles, J Selwood, Swan, D Beams, Stevie J and Griffen
Am thinking between Ward and Fyfe
Ward seems like a POD and is going well. Fyfe is 60K cheaper but am concerned with Ross Lyon resting players close to the finals. If I get Ward I have 14K left and Fyfe, 75K left, with 4 trades for injuries.
Which is the better option out of the two, or is there someone else I should consider??
Love your work
Lobo
I have 624K to spend on my final midfielder then my team is complete.
I already have Ablett, Pendles, J Selwood, Swan, D Beams, Stevie J and Griffen
Am thinking between Ward and Fyfe
Ward seems like a POD and is going well. Fyfe is 60K cheaper but am concerned with Ross Lyon resting players close to the finals. If I get Ward I have 14K left and Fyfe, 75K left, with 4 trades for injuries.
Which is the better option out of the two, or is there someone else I should consider??
Love your work
Lobo
Rowsus
Do you think it is worth spending a little cash and trading in McGovern for C Cameron if he doesn't play? I'm seeing it as an investment to fund some future upgrades and also to improve bench coverage as we all now this year rookies with good js a few and far between. I would rather a def rookie with good js would pop up though. I've got 10 trades left with $60,400 in the bank.
Do you think it is worth spending a little cash and trading in McGovern for C Cameron if he doesn't play? I'm seeing it as an investment to fund some future upgrades and also to improve bench coverage as we all now this year rookies with good js a few and far between. I would rather a def rookie with good js would pop up though. I've got 10 trades left with $60,400 in the bank.
Hi Rowsus,
Like many, I am looking at bringing in Stefan Martin this week (tell me that at the start of the year and I laugh in your face!). The decision is a little easier for me as I've got old mate Thurlow at R4 and Sam "Deadwood" Lloyd still on my forward bench.
Just wondering, with Leunbergers expected return in 3-5 weeks, do you have any figures as to what Martin might be priced at by then (say he scores at around 90?) and what he is realistically able to score when Leunberger returns to the team (I believe he used to struggle when Jamar was No. 1 ruck)?
Cheers for everything mate!
Like many, I am looking at bringing in Stefan Martin this week (tell me that at the start of the year and I laugh in your face!). The decision is a little easier for me as I've got old mate Thurlow at R4 and Sam "Deadwood" Lloyd still on my forward bench.
Just wondering, with Leunbergers expected return in 3-5 weeks, do you have any figures as to what Martin might be priced at by then (say he scores at around 90?) and what he is realistically able to score when Leunberger returns to the team (I believe he used to struggle when Jamar was No. 1 ruck)?
Cheers for everything mate!
Hi Rowsus
I was wondering if you could give me some advice on which way to go with my trades this week?
Ideally I would like to complete my mids with maybe Fyfe.
I was considering this:
Polec -> Fyfe
Higgins -> S.Martin
then next week downgrade Derickx to Thurlow/Brown (for dpp with S.Martin)
and either upgrade a defender as I'm not keen on going with Langdon or Enright come finals, but then my bench cover is pretty crappy..
Can you spot any weaknesses that I should I fix first before finishing my midfield?
Thanks
I have 11 trades remaining.
$97,500
DEF: Simpson, Bartel, Swallow, Hanley, Enright, Langdon (Bews, Georgiou)
MID: Gaz, Pendles, Beams, Goddard, Selwood, Cotchin, Ward, Shenton (Polec, JHunt)
RUCK: Sandilands, Mumford (Derickx, King)
FWD: Boomer, Pavlich, Dangerfield, D.Martin, Higgins, McGovern (Ambrose, JKH)
I was wondering if you could give me some advice on which way to go with my trades this week?
Ideally I would like to complete my mids with maybe Fyfe.
I was considering this:
Polec -> Fyfe
Higgins -> S.Martin
then next week downgrade Derickx to Thurlow/Brown (for dpp with S.Martin)
and either upgrade a defender as I'm not keen on going with Langdon or Enright come finals, but then my bench cover is pretty crappy..
Can you spot any weaknesses that I should I fix first before finishing my midfield?
Thanks
I have 11 trades remaining.
$97,500
DEF: Simpson, Bartel, Swallow, Hanley, Enright, Langdon (Bews, Georgiou)
MID: Gaz, Pendles, Beams, Goddard, Selwood, Cotchin, Ward, Shenton (Polec, JHunt)
RUCK: Sandilands, Mumford (Derickx, King)
FWD: Boomer, Pavlich, Dangerfield, D.Martin, Higgins, McGovern (Ambrose, JKH)
Hi Rowsus. Earlier in the season you explained a formula regarding a players price vs expected point output. I found it very helpful, but I've misplaced it. If you know what I'm talking about would you mind posting it again? Thanks. In the meantime, I'll look through this thread and see if I can find it.
Hi wT2k,
I actually think Fyfe can match or beat JPK's scoring from here, so I would have picked Fyfe over JPK anyway.
If your team link is working correctly it shows you still have S LLoyd. If you bring Martin in it might be better to use him instead of Impey, it also shows you have Thurlow at R4, so Martin is definitely an option. I can see him reaching around or just over the $400k mark, but that is probably not so important, as you probably won't get a chance to trade him out if you get him.
Good luck
I actually think Fyfe can match or beat JPK's scoring from here, so I would have picked Fyfe over JPK anyway.
If your team link is working correctly it shows you still have S LLoyd. If you bring Martin in it might be better to use him instead of Impey, it also shows you have Thurlow at R4, so Martin is definitely an option. I can see him reaching around or just over the $400k mark, but that is probably not so important, as you probably won't get a chance to trade him out if you get him.
Good luck
Hi T-mu,
it's a little hard to quantify really. Remember that the last 3 Winners had between 1 and 3 trades left at round 16, and 0 and 1 at round 19 (from memory). It's good that you've got some DPP links happening, as they become really useful as trades dry up, but it looks like you really only have 3 players covering 4 lines, and that might be a bit thin. 5 players might be better, though trades = coverage to a certain point anyway. I think if you can get to where you are happy with your team, and you have good coverage, barring really bad luck, 2 trades should be enough, and even 1 might get you through.
Good luck
it's a little hard to quantify really. Remember that the last 3 Winners had between 1 and 3 trades left at round 16, and 0 and 1 at round 19 (from memory). It's good that you've got some DPP links happening, as they become really useful as trades dry up, but it looks like you really only have 3 players covering 4 lines, and that might be a bit thin. 5 players might be better, though trades = coverage to a certain point anyway. I think if you can get to where you are happy with your team, and you have good coverage, barring really bad luck, 2 trades should be enough, and even 1 might get you through.
Good luck
CC,
definition is a funny thing. I actually don't consider Deledio a Mid Prem. He's a 105 player that had a one year spike. But back to your question. I can't see any of them lifting their scoring from here, to the end of the season, to the 110+ area. Of the players currently under $500k maybe Griffen has the best chance of scoring 110+ from here.
Good luck
definition is a funny thing. I actually don't consider Deledio a Mid Prem. He's a 105 player that had a one year spike. But back to your question. I can't see any of them lifting their scoring from here, to the end of the season, to the 110+ area. Of the players currently under $500k maybe Griffen has the best chance of scoring 110+ from here.
Good luck
incog43, Maybe do your Ambrose to Spina this week, which would allow a cheap upgrade of Petrie (to Wingard), and leave some dollars in the bank. I think you'll need them, as your coverage is awful thin on your bench right now. The Petrie upgrade might be seen as a bit of a luxury, given your trade/cover situation, but you probably have to try something, as it seems unlikely a Higgins/Petrie F5/6 will carry you to a top 200 finish, especially if your thin bench cover gets exposed. Which brings us back to your original suggestion, push Higgins/Petrie to F6/7 by bringing in Wingard (mainly because of the price advantage over Zorko). If you can live with Petrie driving you mad, this is probably your best option. I wish I could offer you something more startling, but I'm guessing you are not currently sitting on much cash.
Good luck
Good luck
Hi Courtesans,
it's a really tricky situation. There are a few different things the each individual needs to think about in relation to Martin.
Is it likely your current R1/2 will get through the remainder of the season unscathed? If the answer is yes, there is a good chance, then Martin becomes an unnecessary luxury trade.
Will Martin still be there when Leuey is fit again? Martin's form looks ok, (for now!) and there is some opinion saying Leuey might just be given an early end to his season. I don't necessarily agree with that, and think it will only happen if his recovery isn't happening at a satisfactory rate/level. If Martin is going to disappear Again for the last 4 or 5 rounds, he potentially becomes a luxury trade again.
So the next viable alternative is, do you just save the trade, and keep it up your sleeve in case your R1/2 goes missing? This option works fine, as long as you don't cop another Ruck problem after that trade!
Good coverage trumps "trade" coverage, as it has more longevity to it. The problem is, I am not convinced Martin is good coverage. I think his scoring will likely drop a bit, and I think he might only play one more game after Leuey is ready.
Having pointed out his down side, I will probably trade him into F6/7 this week, just because I am nearly certain I will need Ruck coverage at some stage (Thurlow is my R4), and I will take Martin at the low price, and just hope his JS fits my Ruck needs when the inevitable problem hits.
Given I can use him as a loophole option to Thurlow's FD, his price is so low, and I am near certain I have Ruck problems coming at some stage, I feel he is my best option. I am just worried if I go the "keep a trade for coverage" option, that it will cover one problem, but if another problem hits, I am left stranded. Of course, I could also get stranded, even with Martin, if I get 2 problems and one of them is a long term problem.
I don't believe he is a 2 trade option. If you can reach him using one trade and you have R/F or can "upgrade" a Currie to him without compromising other trades, then yes, I think he's worth it. If it is going to take 2 trades, or compromise other trades, then I would go without him.
Good luck, you are overdue for some!
it's a really tricky situation. There are a few different things the each individual needs to think about in relation to Martin.
Is it likely your current R1/2 will get through the remainder of the season unscathed? If the answer is yes, there is a good chance, then Martin becomes an unnecessary luxury trade.
Will Martin still be there when Leuey is fit again? Martin's form looks ok, (for now!) and there is some opinion saying Leuey might just be given an early end to his season. I don't necessarily agree with that, and think it will only happen if his recovery isn't happening at a satisfactory rate/level. If Martin is going to disappear Again for the last 4 or 5 rounds, he potentially becomes a luxury trade again.
So the next viable alternative is, do you just save the trade, and keep it up your sleeve in case your R1/2 goes missing? This option works fine, as long as you don't cop another Ruck problem after that trade!
Good coverage trumps "trade" coverage, as it has more longevity to it. The problem is, I am not convinced Martin is good coverage. I think his scoring will likely drop a bit, and I think he might only play one more game after Leuey is ready.
Having pointed out his down side, I will probably trade him into F6/7 this week, just because I am nearly certain I will need Ruck coverage at some stage (Thurlow is my R4), and I will take Martin at the low price, and just hope his JS fits my Ruck needs when the inevitable problem hits.
Given I can use him as a loophole option to Thurlow's FD, his price is so low, and I am near certain I have Ruck problems coming at some stage, I feel he is my best option. I am just worried if I go the "keep a trade for coverage" option, that it will cover one problem, but if another problem hits, I am left stranded. Of course, I could also get stranded, even with Martin, if I get 2 problems and one of them is a long term problem.
I don't believe he is a 2 trade option. If you can reach him using one trade and you have R/F or can "upgrade" a Currie to him without compromising other trades, then yes, I think he's worth it. If it is going to take 2 trades, or compromise other trades, then I would go without him.
Good luck, you are overdue for some!
Hi Lobo,
thanks for the kind words.
I like Fyfe to be one of the top scorers from here to the end of the season. I am worried that there is a bit of a correlation between Wards scores, and Mummy playing. That coupled with GWS struggling to win many games makes me say Fyfe, and just cross your fingers he doesn't get Ross'ed, trip over a suitcase, or get another unfair MRP holiday. The other one worth considering at price and consistency is K Jack, but I do prefer Fyfe more than him. There is also a danger he gets more opposition attention now that Hannebery is out.
Good luck
thanks for the kind words.
I like Fyfe to be one of the top scorers from here to the end of the season. I am worried that there is a bit of a correlation between Wards scores, and Mummy playing. That coupled with GWS struggling to win many games makes me say Fyfe, and just cross your fingers he doesn't get Ross'ed, trip over a suitcase, or get another unfair MRP holiday. The other one worth considering at price and consistency is K Jack, but I do prefer Fyfe more than him. There is also a danger he gets more opposition attention now that Hannebery is out.
Good luck
minidee
first of all, congratulations on how well you are doing coupled with having 10 trades left! You can color me green, because I'm jealous of both!
with so many trades left, you definitely need to raise some cash, to use them to full effect. Even though you missed McG's bubble, he still appears to be the best cash making option available this week, so yes, I think you should grab him.
Good luck, with all those trades I am hoping you can push to a top 500 finish.
first of all, congratulations on how well you are doing coupled with having 10 trades left! You can color me green, because I'm jealous of both!
with so many trades left, you definitely need to raise some cash, to use them to full effect. Even though you missed McG's bubble, he still appears to be the best cash making option available this week, so yes, I think you should grab him.
Good luck, with all those trades I am hoping you can push to a top 500 finish.
Hi The MC,
I think Martin might only last one game after Leuey returns, and if he does keep playing I would expect him to fall to 60's and 70's, and possibly one or two even lowers scores!
As to his pricing, keep in mind we can only guess at MN movement, so there can be a bit of a margin for error, but to my best estimates:
Currently $242,700
Rnd 14 - 90 - $312,700
Rnd 15 - 90 - $354,100
Rnd 16 - 90 - $379,500
Rnd 17 - 90 - $397,500
Rnd 18 - 90 - $410,500
Rnd 19 - 90 - $419,600
Good luck
I think Martin might only last one game after Leuey returns, and if he does keep playing I would expect him to fall to 60's and 70's, and possibly one or two even lowers scores!
As to his pricing, keep in mind we can only guess at MN movement, so there can be a bit of a margin for error, but to my best estimates:
Currently $242,700
Rnd 14 - 90 - $312,700
Rnd 15 - 90 - $354,100
Rnd 16 - 90 - $379,500
Rnd 17 - 90 - $397,500
Rnd 18 - 90 - $410,500
Rnd 19 - 90 - $419,600
Good luck
Hi maken7,
your plan means your using 2 trades to facilitate the full use of Martin, and to be honest, I'm not sure I like that option. While Derickx seemingly gives lower score coverage, he has played 11 out of 12 games. I think you either hold with Derickx, my prefered option, or just go Martin Derickx. I know you lose the DPP and loopholing options, but I am not sure it is worth 2 trades to set up. (Maybe in your case it is ok, as you have 11 trades!!!!).....
I've given this further thought. As you already have a FD on your Mid bench, AND you have more trades than just about everyone but the ghostships, AND there are so few downgrade targets, then maybe your plan actually makes more sense than I first thought.
Go for it, and good luck!
your plan means your using 2 trades to facilitate the full use of Martin, and to be honest, I'm not sure I like that option. While Derickx seemingly gives lower score coverage, he has played 11 out of 12 games. I think you either hold with Derickx, my prefered option, or just go Martin Derickx. I know you lose the DPP and loopholing options, but I am not sure it is worth 2 trades to set up. (Maybe in your case it is ok, as you have 11 trades!!!!).....
I've given this further thought. As you already have a FD on your Mid bench, AND you have more trades than just about everyone but the ghostships, AND there are so few downgrade targets, then maybe your plan actually makes more sense than I first thought.
Go for it, and good luck!
Hey brad,
I think his JS is only 1 game longer than Leuey is injured. So the big question becomes, when will Leuey be back? I'm guessing around round 18 -19. I'm getting Martin for the same purposes you mention, but I am not placing any high expectations on him. I just think he is the best priced solution to potential future Ruck problems, and I'll just cross my fingers he'll still be with us when those problems strike!
Good luck
I think his JS is only 1 game longer than Leuey is injured. So the big question becomes, when will Leuey be back? I'm guessing around round 18 -19. I'm getting Martin for the same purposes you mention, but I am not placing any high expectations on him. I just think he is the best priced solution to potential future Ruck problems, and I'll just cross my fingers he'll still be with us when those problems strike!
Good luck
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