Opinion Questions For Rowsus

[Rowsus]

Hi Rowsus, I'm one of those guys who traded in Sloane before this round and now have to trade him out.
I have 510k to play around with.
Who to get?
Obviously I'm looking at Sidebottom,Barlow,Benell or even big Ruf.
Who do you see averaging more for the year out of those 4 players? It's a real head scratcher this trade for me as I only have the 510k to play with
Cheers

Hi brad, I don't like the role Sidey is playing. Very SC unfriendly! Barlow seems to be either suffering from the emergence of Neale, carrying a niggle, or both. He certainly isn't attending as many stoppages as he used to. That's a visual observation, I can't give you stats to back that up. Bennell has lifted, but as usual, has missed games. Still, I wouldn't want him to replace a hoped for 110 Mid. Roughie is Roughie, he will scores his big scores, and throw in his 60's as well. I think I'd prefer Caddy to Roughie or Bennell. He has averaged 104 since Duncan went out, and is more likely to average 100+ than those two, but of course, he has to sit at M8, where the other two slot into F3. The other one I would consider is Harvey. North have a great Draw coming, and he could possibly light up from here.
If I'm stuck with your 4 players, I would say Barlow might be the top averager of those 4, unless Sidey starts playing more Mid/Fwd like he used to than Half back, like he has lately.

 

[Rowsus]

Hi Rowsus,

Just wondering your thoughts on both Hanneberry and Parker.
These are the two guys I am considering bringing in for Sloane atm (yep like many I got him last week ).

Cheers,
Goodie

Hi Goodie,
I prefer Hannebery. His scores are historically less affected by which players are picked in the team than Parker. Both are good picks, but I will back Hanne to outscore Parker from here.

 

[Juzzo]

Hey Row.

I have Sloane and Stef Martin.

With 5 trades left was thinking:
Clark to McKernan (Cheap Ruck and forward cover)
Sloane to Harvey (complete forward line and link with Lambert in mids)

Leaves 3 trades to somehow get another defender or mid. Maybe a def/mid

Forced trades this year: Ablett, Rocky, Bartel, Sloane, Ryder, Rocky2, Belly (not so unhappy about this one), Johnson, Sloane2.

Thannks mate

 

[Juzzo]

Hey Row.

I have Sloane and Stef Martin.

With 5 trades left was thinking:
Clark to McKernan (Cheap Ruck and forward cover)
Sloane to Harvey (complete forward line and link with Lambert in mids) via Lambert

Leaves 3 trades to somehow get another defender or mid. Maybe a def/for

Forced trades this year: Ablett, Rocky, Bartel, Sloane, Ryder, Rocky2, Belly (not so unhappy about this one), Johnson, Sloane2.

Thannks mate

PS
I have Yeo in def and Adamson in mids

 

[Bobbie]

Hi Rowsus. Just wondering what your thoughts are on my options for trading Sloane. I have 8 trades and $147K. I figure my options are to trade him to a mid (will need to look for value) or grab a defender (seeing as they are cheaper) via Saad.

My original plans of upgrading Grundy may have to wait.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Goodie's Guns]

Hi Goodie,
I prefer Hannebery. His scores are historically less affected by which players are picked in the team than Parker. Both are good picks, but I will back Hanne to outscore Parker from here.

Thanks for your thoughts Rowsus

 

[Couch Coach]

Rowsus,

Like many I have Sloane to trade out, and I also wanted to do my final mid upgrade too.

I was planning on bringing in JPK and Sidebum but after your comments on sidey I have been looking elsewhere.

My shortlist at the moment is:
- JPK (worried about 2015 form)
- SD Thompson (worried about age and Sloane out)
- Heppell (Softer 2nd half draw)
- Treloar (seems to be a FTB)

I currently have Fyfe, Pendles, Danger, Sheil, Jelwood and Rockliff. With 10 trades left on $500K in the bank.

IYO which 2 mids should I add (I am thinking JPK and Heppell)? Or should I spend more money and go for a Beams, Hanners, etc. type?

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

CC

 

[Slammer]

Hey Rowsus,

Once again I have suffered this year again with Sloane, not too mention Buddy and Docherty this week.
I am still carrying Oxley, Saad and now B.Smith. Decided against bringing in Gawn last week and brought in Deledio.
Now what to do with Sloane? Ideally I need another fwd at F7 so was looking at Harvey, J.Riewoldt or Goddard.
However another option is swinging McGovern fwd and bring in Neale for Sloane. Reckon Neale apart from a wet game against Adelaide and a poor game against Sydney has been averaging around 120.
My only concern is when I swing McGovern forward I get stuck with H.Goddard, Hameling and Lever in the backline and either Saad or Yeo on bench in the mids this week. (McKenzie is on bench in mids)
Even the following week it pushes Cripps to bench and leaves me playing a rookie in Steele or Lonie F6, if you know what I mean.
I am finding it hard to pick another fwd so that was reason I was looking at Neale for Sloane.
Due to low trades I am stuck for now carrying Saad, Oxley, Cripps and B.Smith.
Can you see any other options I could do? I am little confused. I feel like I have over done it with DPP but still can't win..lol.
I think I either live with a rookie in either fwd or backline for now untill I can work out a downgrade / upgrade later with a fattened rookie or
bring in F6 now like a Goddard/Harvey and Riewoldt. Leaning towards Harvey or J.Riewoldt atm.

 

[Rowsus]

Hi Rowsus

So I just traded Sloane in last week, and this week he has to go. I also have Buddy to stock away due to upcoming suspension. Definitely had a chance to go for the ball and not the player... so 2 weeks at a minimum I would say.

I have many options this week to consider. With Oxley's price set to stagnate, do I upgrade him now?

With 11 trades and 23k in the bank these are the options I have this week:

Option 1:
Sloane to McLean (via Steele to mid)
Oxley to Shaw
Completes my backline, but I will have to use McLean or Lonie to cover for Buddy when he is suspended. Also will have 200k left for impending upgrades

Option 2:
Lonie to McLean
Oxley to Shaw
Won't have any money left, but gives me the option of keeping Sloane on the bench and gives me more time to see if I should get rid of him or not.

Option 3:
Lonie to McLean
Sloane to Deledio
This allows me to have a complete forward line while Buddy is gone, and have Bont cover for mids when Buddy is back. Keeping Oxley and Saad to cover D6 while waiting for further downgrades to get Shaw.

So its basically Shaw and McLean Vs Deledio and Oxley for me.

What do you think?

Hi wT2k,
I definitely have a preference for Shaw over Deledio. I just can't shake the notion, that Deledio will miss more games, and Shaw will likely be in the top 2 Def scorers from here on in. As to which of Sloane or Lonie is best to use to get McLean, that's a tougher question. If you're happy with Fwd coverage without Lonie, use him, if you think it's a bit shakey, use Sloane

 

[Rowsus]

Hi Rowsus,

Appreciate your view on a backline decision. I've narrowed it down to a 1 in 1 out choice ... either Pittard or Oxley get the chop; to be replaced by Rance or Easton Wood. I brought in Pittard on a punt/whim on the back of his early season swingman form, and quickly came to regret it. Oxley I don't mind as Pies fan myself, but will he begin to fade and see less game time. On the incoming side, Rance is agreeably cheap at 401k and could reasonably be expected to deliver 90+ from here on in. Easton Wood looks a player in form though and could be a nice POD punt.

Cheers and thanks in advance ...

Hi jones711,
I'm not sure I agree that Rance can be reasonably expected to be 90+ from here on in, but he does represent value. I would think something between 86 - 90 would be more like his mark. He's had 4 seasons between 84 and 89, and never cracked a 90 season before, so expecting one from here on in, is a bit high. Woods an interesting one. Basically the same age as Rance, but a fair few games behind him. Never played more than 18 games in a season, and his second and third best efforts are 14 and 15. New Coach, in the breakout zone for games played, and definitely playing a different role/style of game to previous seasons. If one of Rance or Woods was to go 95+ from here, I would back it to be Woods, not Rance. Similarly, if one was to fall apart, and be a disappointing 80-85 from here, I would also say Woods. So it comes down to, do you want bank what probably is a safe 88-89, or do you want roll the dice on a mid 90's, knowing it could just as easily crap out to a mid to low 80's?
As to Oxley v Pittard, There's probably not a lot between them, but Oxley gives you $20k more if you trade him, and Pittard should have more gas in the tank than Oxley, who can reasobly be expected to tire as his first season gets longer.

 

[Rowsus]

Hi Rowsus,

How do you rate the following players for the remainder of the season, likely average, potential to miss games, value, etc?

Daniel Hannebery
Dayne Beams
Matthew Priddis
David Mundy

FYI I still plan to bring in Brad Ebert in round 16 as per my original plan.

Hi THCLT,
Hannebery - $575,900 B/E 123, Ave 116.5, vtr 114.6 - I will say 9 games at 114 from here, or 1,026 points.
Beams - $609,900 B/E 132, Ave 114.3, vtr 121.4 - I will say 8 games at 117 from here, or 936 points.
Priddis - $600,400 B/E 130, Ave 114.3, vtr 119.5 - I will say 9 games at 111 from here, or 999 points.
Mundy - $539,900 B/E 114, Ave 113.6, vtr 107.4 - I will say 9 games at 104 from here, or 936 points.

Hannebery most points, and also best value on a points/dollar basis.

 

[Eagling]

Hi THCLT,
Hannebery - $575,900 B/E 123, Ave 116.5, vtr 114.6 - I will say 9 games at 114 from here, or 1,026 points.
Beams - $609,900 B/E 132, Ave 114.3, vtr 121.4 - I will say 8 games at 117 from here, or 936 points.
Priddis - $600,400 B/E 130, Ave 114.3, vtr 119.5 - I will say 9 games at 111 from here, or 999 points.
Mundy - $539,900 B/E 114, Ave 113.6, vtr 107.4 - I will say 9 games at 104 from here, or 936 points.

Hannebery most points, and also best value on a points/dollar basis.

Thanks Rowsus; this certainly helps me too. It comes down to Hannebery v Kennedy for me; thanks for eliminating Beams and Priddis, at least for now.

I understand your advice on picking up a super elite like Priddis/Beams (I assume you include Hannebery in that calcuation), but I have terrible luck picking up players at high price. This season I've picked up Sloane, Smith, Hodge, Edwards, only for them to stink it up in nearly every subsequent game.

I'll certainly have a lot to think about before making my trade choice. I could get both by ditching Sloane; but I just seem to have a good record jumping on the bargains (Mitchell, Gawn)

You're probably going to end up being right on Hannebery being a better option for me than Kennedy; except if I actually pick Hannebery. In any case, thanks for all your ongoing help.

 

[Rowsus]

Hi Rowsus

Here we are at Rd 14 and I find myself in Struggletown and seeking some second opinion on my team. Usually I have some game plan to work on but have I have arrived at this point with no plan. It is my worst year since I started and I will be lucky to finish in the top 20k which is a bit of a bugger but I know a lot of other coaches are struggling as well.

Here is my team

Def
H Shaw Hurley Hibberd Simpson Oxley Rampe
Sub McKenzie Byrne

Mid
Fyfe D Beams Pendles Heppell Jelwood B Harvey Sloane Sidebottom
Sub Boston Glenn Lambert

Ruck
Jacobs NicNat Sub O’Brien

Fwd
D Martin Swan R Gray Motlop Bont Gawn
Sub Steele Lamb

First I have only 33k left but I did always intend to trade during the byes, I just used more cash than I wanted.

Second I have 6 trades left which I suspect is 2 or 3 less than many other coaches.

Third I have no immediate rookie worth trading for cash within the next 2 or 3 rounds.

Fourth what to do with an injured Sloane and a Sidebottom playing a different role that is affecting his scoring. With trades in short supply I think Boston may need to fill the breach for Sloane but unsure where to go with Sidebottom. I have had Jelwood and Harvey for only a short time and think they can turn it around in the second half of the season. Harvey will end up in the Fwd line at some stage.

I am conscious of Ablett returning soon and expect a drop in price and I want to be within striking range. Even if he scores 3 x 100 in a row he should drop to 590-595k.

So……any advice on what I should be looking to do over the next few rounds will be appreciated. I only aim at finishing the highest I can so leagues aren't a consideration. Likewise any other coaches with any thoughts feel free to comment.

Hi Manikato1,
I'm Lord Mayor of Struggletown this season, and in my spare time, I sweep the streets there!
I agree with your assessment, that there is not much be to be gained by Trading this week. Your team isn't too bad, for a Struggletown team, and you have 2 more trades left than me.
I will come back and look at it again next week, but I would hold off on trading this week.

 

[Darkie]

Rowsus, if you were giving advice now for the 2016 season, how would it differ from what you would have said at the start of this season?

 

[Rowsus]

Hey Row.

I have Sloane and Stef Martin.

With 5 trades left was thinking:
Clark to McKernan (Cheap Ruck and forward cover)
Sloane to Harvey (complete forward line and link with Lambert in mids)

Leaves 3 trades to somehow get another defender or mid. Maybe a def/mid

Forced trades this year: Ablett, Rocky, Bartel, Sloane, Ryder, Rocky2, Belly (not so unhappy about this one), Johnson, Sloane2.

Thannks mate

PS
I have Yeo in def and Adamson in mids

Hey Juzzo,
when you are running out of trades early, like you and I both are, building DPP links is very important. I like your trades as they build links, and are bringing in players that are value for money. That's the other important thing for us trade poor players! Good job.

 

[Rowsus]

Hi Rowsus. Just wondering what your thoughts are on my options for trading Sloane. I have 8 trades and $147K. I figure my options are to trade him to a mid (will need to look for value) or grab a defender (seeing as they are cheaper) via Saad.

My original plans of upgrading Grundy may have to wait.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Bobbie,
if you feel getting a Hannebery type will adversely affect your trades in the coming weeks, then go the Def route.

 

[Manikato1]

Thanks Rowsus.

Maybe doing nothing sometimes is just as good as trying to work out something that just isn't there.

Have been reading the thread about Pearcey47 and how his season is going. What a magnificent effort. Green with envy on how well he is going.

I have a spare blowvac if you need it to help you sweep those streets...

 

[Rowsus]

Rowsus,

Like many I have Sloane to trade out, and I also wanted to do my final mid upgrade too.

I was planning on bringing in JPK and Sidebum but after your comments on sidey I have been looking elsewhere.

My shortlist at the moment is:
- JPK (worried about 2015 form)
- SD Thompson (worried about age and Sloane out)
- Heppell (Softer 2nd half draw)
- Treloar (seems to be a FTB)

I currently have Fyfe, Pendles, Danger, Sheil, Jelwood and Rockliff. With 10 trades left on $500K in the bank.

IYO which 2 mids should I add (I am thinking JPK and Heppell)? Or should I spend more money and go for a Beams, Hanners, etc. type?

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

CC

Hi CC,
I think Heppell looks like value, and if you can't afford Hannebery, then take JPK, and hope he has turned a corner!

 

[Rowsus]

Hey Rowsus,

Once again I have suffered this year again with Sloane, not too mention Buddy and Docherty this week.
I am still carrying Oxley, Saad and now B.Smith. Decided against bringing in Gawn last week and brought in Deledio.
Now what to do with Sloane? Ideally I need another fwd at F7 so was looking at Harvey, J.Riewoldt or Goddard.
However another option is swinging McGovern fwd and bring in Neale for Sloane. Reckon Neale apart from a wet game against Adelaide and a poor game against Sydney has been averaging around 120.
My only concern is when I swing McGovern forward I get stuck with H.Goddard, Hameling and Lever in the backline and either Saad or Yeo on bench in the mids this week. (McKenzie is on bench in mids)
Even the following week it pushes Cripps to bench and leaves me playing a rookie in Steele or Lonie F6, if you know what I mean.
I am finding it hard to pick another fwd so that was reason I was looking at Neale for Sloane.
Due to low trades I am stuck for now carrying Saad, Oxley, Cripps and B.Smith.
Can you see any other options I could do? I am little confused. I feel like I have over done it with DPP but still can't win..lol.
I think I either live with a rookie in either fwd or backline for now untill I can work out a downgrade / upgrade later with a fattened rookie or
bring in F6 now like a Goddard/Harvey and Riewoldt. Leaning towards Harvey or J.Riewoldt atm.

Hey Slammer,
it sounds like patience might be the key for you right now, and get a bit more fat on the cows. Go Harvey I reckon, he's got a great Draw, and could get on a run from here.

 

[Rowsus]

Rowsus, if you were giving advice now for the 2016 season, how would it differ from what you would have said at the start of this season?

Hi Darkie,
I will come back to this question when I get back from Australia, as it needs a more in-depth answer than I have time for now.