Opinion Round 5: Teams and In Game Discussions

[Matt]

Petracca will only play if Jeff Garlett doesn't get up according to Dees twitter.

Melbourne FC ‏@melbournefc 29m29 minutes ago

Roos says Bernie Vince and Jeff Garlett came in ahead of Petracca - he's not far away though

 

[BomberSam]

A bit of a mix bag at the selection table for my team.

• Hewett making a surprise appearance to hopefully kick-start his cash generation and rid that horrible 19 from his pricing cycle.
• Papley maintaining his spot reinforcing his role as the 'preferred' small forward in the team, slow burner but flame is still flickering nevertheless.
• Davis being rested (if we're to believe Eade) so should come back refreshed and hopefully turn those 50's into 60's.
• Milera injured which means he'll become one of the DEF bubble boy, not ideal as he hasn't made enough cash but someone has to be the sacrificial lamb.

Thinking of grabbing another of those DEF bubble boy to add to my Rookie den, along with Petracca, they will suffice for the meantime.

I will look to do another 2 upgrades over the next couple of rounds (Shaw and Pendlebury are my targets) which should get my team to a state where I can initiate the 'HOLDING' pattern in preparation for UPGRADE season leading up to the MBRs.

Hopefully I can execute on the above as so far, my trading have been more on the 'reactive' rather than 'proactive'.

Players movement to date for my team (I would like to think 3 injury & 2 correction trades):

OUT: Robinson, Rockliff, BCrouch, J McGovern & Gresham

IN: Treloar, Selwood, Zorko, BenKen & Papley

OUT: Rockliff, Crouch, Papley, Hewett, Gresham

IN: Parker, Libba, DBJ, Ruggles, Papley

5 trades down, 0 upgrades, only 117k in bank.

 

[BomberSam]

Who has everyone got from tonight's game?

Just the two for me.

Rory Laird and Mitch McGovern (EMG loophole).

 

[Ben's Beasts]

Who has everyone got from tonight's game?

Just the two for me.

Rory Laird and Mitch McGovern (EMG loophole).

Just Brodie Smith for me.

 

[THCLT]

Going to be docile night for me with only Laird going around...more interests over at my RDT so will be counting those stats!

 

[Monya Meow Meow]

Laird and Brodie Smith tonight for me, not confident

 

[I am Cursed :(]

Laird, and I barrack for Hawthorn. Hoping Laird dominates off the half back and the Hawks flog em. My opponent has Brodie Smith so hopefully he pings his hammie! Watch karma get me now lol.

 

[Bomber18]

Laird and Birchall for me.

Don't know what to think of my Birchall pick so far. I liked him in preseason but I don't think he'll reach that 92-93 average I was hoping for.
Got a ton last week in the most unconvincing of fashions. Hopefully he can just score a pass each week and be there abouts for the season...

 

[THCLT]

Laird, and I barrack for Hawthorn. Hoping Laird dominates off the half back and the Hawks flog em. My opponent has Brodie Smith so hopefully he pings his hammie! Watch karma get me now lol.

I hope that karma gets you by HAW losing and NOT anything to do with Laird!

 

[Monya Meow Meow]

Laird and Birchall for me.

Don't know what to think of my Birchall pick so far. I liked him in preseason but I don't think he'll reach that 92-93 average I was hoping for.
Got a ton last week in the most unconvincing of fashions. Hopefully he can just score a pass each week and be there abouts for the season...

Your Birchall I feel is like my Brodie Smith

 

[Philzsay]

Make or break night for me! I have my two most POD premiums in Sauce Jacobs and Rory Sloane, plus Rory Laird.

I've just done quick stocktake, I have 20 beers in the fridge, 11 bottles of Red and a quarter of a bottle of Whisky. How much I consume over the night will be inversely proportional to how awesome my players are doing. I also have a few backup bottles of port in case it really all goes to hell!






*SCS encourages Responsible Drinking

 

[THCLT]

I guess you'll be needing some company to drown your sorrows then...

 

[Tamuhawk]

Gibbo 150+ to make up for missing for me last week plz. Laird im happy with 90+. Hawks to win in a close one. I wonder if I can find a bar in Tokyo that lives stream the game hrmmm.

 

[THCLT]

Gibbo 150+ to make up for missing for me last week plz. Laird in happy with 90+. Hawks to win a close one. I wonder if I can find a bar in Tokyo that lives stream the game hrmmm.

Arghhhh...we're gonna miss your 'lightening fast' fingers for another week!

Enjoy the remainder of your trip and hope to have you back on deck soon.

 

[Nathan]

Gibbo 150+ to make up for missing for me last week plz. Laird im happy with 90+. Hawks to win a close one. I wonder if I can find a bar in Tokyo that lives stream the game hrmmm.

I think Gibbo will go closer to 50, he'll need to actually play on someone.

 

[I am Cursed :(]

Make or break night for me! I have my two most POD premiums in Sauce Jacobs and Rory Sloane, plus Rory Laird.

I've just done quick stocktake, I have 20 beers in the fridge, 11 bottles of Red and a quarter of a bottle of Whisky. How much I consume over the night will be inversely proportional to how awesome my players are doing. I also have a few backup bottles of port in case it really all goes to hell!






*SCS encourages Responsible Drinking

Sloan will dominate against the loose checking Hawks midfield. Sam Jacobs will be average. He's had a very average start to the year, had issues with his knee last week. Hawks rucks don't dominate, but I don't think opposition rucks necessarily score well against us. My prediction would be Sloan 110-130 and Sauce 65-80.

 

[IDIG]

Just Laird for me tonight and in true SC fanatic form i have a list of players i'll be cheering against including but not limited to Smith, Jacobs, Sloane (sorry Phil), Gibson, Crouch, McGovern

 

[Nathan]

Just Laird for me tonight and in true SC fanatic form i have a list of players i'll be cheering against including but not limited to Smith, Jacobs, Sloane (sorry Phil), Gibson, Crouch, McGovern

......Mitchell

 

[I am Cursed :(]

Tim Hipsley ✔ ‎@TimHipsley
Could Josh Kennedy be a late withdrawal for the @sydneyswans clash with @WestCoastEagles? Just left club early with achilles strapped. #afl

Talking about JPK, not JJK

 

[I am Cursed :(]

Patrick Keane ‎@AFL_PKeane
AFL advises Shaun Hampson (injury) has withdrawn from Richmond team for Sunday r5 v Melb.
Jacob Townsend into 25.
Final 22 tbc later today.

Good for us Gawn owners with Maric now bearing more of the load (with Vickery I assume).