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Hi Seedsman,
I'm a bit concerned, that if you go Stewart to Heeney/Greene, that Witherden ends up back in your Def line, and it could prove hard to get him back to the Midfield. You definitely want him in your Midfield, and you don't want to have trade in another Def to get him there.
If you're keen to keep moving this week, I'd either upgrade Nank to Goldy, or go ahead with your Priddis plan.
Good luck
I'm a bit concerned, that if you go Stewart to Heeney/Greene, that Witherden ends up back in your Def line, and it could prove hard to get him back to the Midfield. You definitely want him in your Midfield, and you don't want to have trade in another Def to get him there.
If you're keen to keep moving this week, I'd either upgrade Nank to Goldy, or go ahead with your Priddis plan.
Good luck
Hi Rowsus,
Nice work over the byes - inspiring stuff I had a bit of an 'accident' and lost 400+ points Rd 12 - good thing SC is only a game Bit of repair work to do so feeling aggressive.
My backline is Doch, Laird, Lloyd, Hibberd, Shaw, Tuohy, Newman and Scharenberg with the NM Hibberd in the mids to loop with Lloyd. I'm thinking of trading one of Tuohy, Newman or Shaw along with Scooter for Neale and Ryan. Which of the three would you trade - I'm thinking Tuohy?
Alternatively hold onto Scooter and swing Lloyd to the mids and wait for Scooter to come back? 7 trades left and nothing in the bank.
Cheers...Bones
Nice work over the byes - inspiring stuff
I had a bit of an 'accident' and lost 400+ points Rd 12 - good thing SC is only a game Bit of repair work to do so feeling aggressive.My backline is Doch, Laird, Lloyd, Hibberd, Shaw, Tuohy, Newman and Scharenberg with the NM Hibberd in the mids to loop with Lloyd. I'm thinking of trading one of Tuohy, Newman or Shaw along with Scooter for Neale and Ryan. Which of the three would you trade - I'm thinking Tuohy?
Alternatively hold onto Scooter and swing Lloyd to the mids and wait for Scooter to come back? 7 trades left and nothing in the bank.
Cheers...Bones
you definitely need some dollars, and an overstocked Def line might be a good source. Tuohy to Ryan sounds good.
If you are trying to win a League, and you are safely in the finals, then the hold Scooter, swing Lloyd is a real option. If you are trying for your best overall, then Scooter to Neale is probably your best plan.
Good luck, Rowsus
I'm excited with anticipation that you will say about 2,200 Rowsus ....... pretty please!!!
a lot depends on how Cookie-Cutter your team is. The more popular players you have, the less potential you have to make ground. That works both ways of course, in that the more potential you have to make ground, the more potential you have to lose ground too.
If your team is full of pretty popular Prems, you will struggle to make up 50 points/Round. A team like mine, that has 9 Prems with under 15% ownership, and 6 with under 25% ownership, has the potential to make up 100-125/week, but that would really need all the planets to align!
Hey Rows,
Struggling with this one
Barrett to Witherden, Parsons to Ryder leaving Nank at F6
Barrett to Witherden, Nank to Heeney/Macrae/Ryder leaving rookie Hannan/Greenwood/Parsons at F6
or
Parsons to Witherden via dpp and Nank to Ryder
Would leave 7 trades, Witts at R2, Scooter or Adams at M8 for now covered via dpp as have Newman at D6/D7 this week.
Any help appreciated as usual
Struggling with this one
Barrett to Witherden, Parsons to Ryder leaving Nank at F6
Barrett to Witherden, Nank to Heeney/Macrae/Ryder leaving rookie Hannan/Greenwood/Parsons at F6
or
Parsons to Witherden via dpp and Nank to Ryder
Would leave 7 trades, Witts at R2, Scooter or Adams at M8 for now covered via dpp as have Newman at D6/D7 this week.
Any help appreciated as usual
Hey Slams,
first let me say, while I'm a strong advocate for fixing Nankervis, or pushing him to F7, I think swapping Nank to Ryder doesn't give you enough. It's nearly parallel to Newman to Lloyd. I think those 2 trades are only for people in a strong position to make luxury trades.
Look at it this way, and insert your own figures. I think Nank will be between 75-90 from here, and Ryder 82-97. If those figures are accurate, the result of Nank to Ryder gets you anywhere from 22/game or -8/game. Usually the truth lies in the middle, so it might get you 8 to 10/game. I'm sure you have other fixes you could make, that will get you more 8-10/game.
It sounds like you need a Mid, and a Forward. Maybe go a cheap option for your F6, so you might be able to go a stronger option for your last Mid. It's a risk, but it's better to take a risk with your F6, than your last Mid. Maybe one of: Jenkins, either T Lynch, Daniher, Wingard or Papley. Some of them aren't much cheaper than Ryder, so I guess he remains an option too, I just don't have much confidence in him, and I have him. The other are obviously risky too, but could get on a run.
Good luck whichever way you jump.
first let me say, while I'm a strong advocate for fixing Nankervis, or pushing him to F7, I think swapping Nank to Ryder doesn't give you enough. It's nearly parallel to Newman to Lloyd. I think those 2 trades are only for people in a strong position to make luxury trades.
Look at it this way, and insert your own figures. I think Nank will be between 75-90 from here, and Ryder 82-97. If those figures are accurate, the result of Nank to Ryder gets you anywhere from 22/game or -8/game. Usually the truth lies in the middle, so it might get you 8 to 10/game. I'm sure you have other fixes you could make, that will get you more 8-10/game.
It sounds like you need a Mid, and a Forward. Maybe go a cheap option for your F6, so you might be able to go a stronger option for your last Mid. It's a risk, but it's better to take a risk with your F6, than your last Mid. Maybe one of: Jenkins, either T Lynch, Daniher, Wingard or Papley. Some of them aren't much cheaper than Ryder, so I guess he remains an option too, I just don't have much confidence in him, and I have him. The other are obviously risky too, but could get on a run.
Good luck whichever way you jump.
Thanks Rows, very valid points and insight once again, much appreciated.
Funny enough I did look at Jenkins or Wingard.
Will check out teams and take a punt I guess.
Another option is that I still have Hannan making cash. I could go early on Barrett and Hannan to bring in a better F5 rather than using Parsons.
But that would mean Parsons and Greenwood would be my only bench options for now with Nank still at F6.
The question is though with the uncertainty of fwds this year I maybe better to allow Hannan to continue to make cash to assist last mid upgrade. Rather than
use him now for fwd upgrade.
Funny enough I did look at Jenkins or Wingard.
Will check out teams and take a punt I guess.
Another option is that I still have Hannan making cash. I could go early on Barrett and Hannan to bring in a better F5 rather than using Parsons.
But that would mean Parsons and Greenwood would be my only bench options for now with Nank still at F6.
The question is though with the uncertainty of fwds this year I maybe better to allow Hannan to continue to make cash to assist last mid upgrade. Rather than
use him now for fwd upgrade.
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Thanks again Rowsus - that's a more promising answer than I might have expected!
I'm around 600 points behind my SC goal (top 1,000) and 400 behind my DT goal (top 10), and I was thinking that might be a bit ambitious at this stage ... this offers some hope given I happen to have a number of unpopular players in both formats!
I'm around 600 points behind my SC goal (top 1,000) and 400 behind my DT goal (top 10), and I was thinking that might be a bit ambitious at this stage ... this offers some hope given I happen to have a number of unpopular players in both formats!
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Hi Rowsus,
I hope that all is well with you and congratulations on your progression through the byes. I’m looking forward to seeing how it all goes for your team this season as you’re a strong chance to come storming home with the POD’s in your team.
I’m looking for some advice if you have the time to provide it.
I’m presently having the best season I’ve ever had and want to see how far I can push. I’m currently ranked just outside the top 400 and (before any trades this week) have 10 trades in hand and just under $180k in the bank.
My current team is:
DEF: Docherty, Laird, Adams, Shaw, Hibberd (Mel), Newman (Scharenberg, Ryan)
MID: Dangerfield, Martin, T. Mitchell, J. Selwood, Pendlebury, Bontempelli, Treloar, S. Selwood (Powell-Pepper, Berry, Cousins)
RUC: Witts, Nankervis (Strndica)
FWD: Yeo, Macrae, Dahlhaus, Franklin, Higgins, Greenwood (Pickett, Bolton)
My biggest issues, as I see it are M8 and D6 and my rucks who, although having probably been largely responsible for my current ranking, are starting to cause me to bleed points. I know that I have a few other players whose performances the past few weeks have been less than ideal (Shaw, Bont, Dahl) but I see M8, D6 and the rucks as priorities. I‘m also conscious of the fact that I probably need to get a couple more POD’s into my team if I want to make a serious move towards the top and that I need a few more DPP links (but think this can be sorted with a few DPP rookies who are presenting in the next few weeks).
On the shortlist for possible outs this week are; Berry, Powell-Pepper, Witts, Nankervis and S. Selwood.
I am keen to bring in Jake Lloyd this week as he appears great value, but I’m not keen to do so at the expense of Newman who I see as a potential D7 or as great cash generator to help me get a premium in another line (looking at you Gawn!) in a few weeks if either Ryan or Scharenberg look like being a viable D7.
This leaves me with getting Lloyd in the midfield for the moment at least (as I’m keeping Shaw for the time being – although would possibly consider a Shaw to Roberton trade in a couple of weeks depending on how they both perform). This would temporarily plug up M8 and I could get Lloyd back into defence via Newman or Scharenberg with a D/M DPP like Witherdeen or an ever cheaper D/M floating donut occupying M10/M11. Given that I am also keen on Roberton in defence (and see him performing slightly better than Lloyd) I have found myself wondering whether I should just give Lloyd a miss but think that the value he presents is just too good. The problem with getting Lloyd in either defence (if I keep Newman) or in the mids is that I’ll effectively have a player on the bench who has the potential to score 100+ (Newman in defence and S. Selwood in the mids) when I’ve got other parts of my team (Rucks and D6) which are likely to score less.
In terms of my D6, I’m hoping Greenwood can hold this position this week at least (dependent upon Pickett not making Carlton’s 22 as I have Greenwood on the bench as emergency – not realising that Pickett was in Carlton’s extended bench). Heeney is a player who interests me as M6 and he has a good B/E this week, but I still have lingering doubts over his ability to play the rest of the season without missing games or having his scoring taper off die to the residual effects of glandular fever. I could buy Heeney and move one of my M/F DPP’s premiums into the mids for the time being. Alternatively perhaps there is a better option for D6?
In the rucks I started the season with both Witts and Nankervis (along with Sandilands) but sold Sandilands when he got injured and have had Nankervis in the rucks since then. I know that both of my rucks will probably need to be moved on and, although I see Nankervis as the priority of these two, he does provide DPP coverage and I feel that he could be a great R3/D7. This would mean selling Witts for someone like Martin, Grundy or Goldstein (would love Kreuzer but think I’ve missed that boat – and concerned that it could ‘sink’ at any time). Doing the Witts to premium ruck trade still leaves me with Nankervis on field and if I want to keep Nankervis as R3/R7 I’ll need to find the cash to get someone like Gawn. Alternatively I sell Nankervis for someone this week but have no ruck cover for the rest of the year – which I think is quite risky as it means keeping a trade and some cash in hand in case one of my rucks goes down or is rested.
At the moment I’m leaning towards the following trades:
1. Berry – Lloyd
2. Witts – Goldstein
which would leave me with next to nothing in cash – although I could increase my cash holdings by trading SPP/Selwood instead of Berry or purchasing Grundy/Martin instead of Goldstein.
I guess the crux of the whole matter is that I need sufficient cash to ensure the best possible 22 on field and I’m not sure that keeping both of S. Selwood and Newman and also purchasing Lloyd is going to give me enough cash to upgrade my rucks if I keep Nankervis as R3/D7.
I’m not sure that I’ve explained things as well as I could but hope that I’ve given you enough for you to be able to provide some advice in terms of what you see as the best moves that I could make in order to improve my team. Open to any suggestions – the more left field and POD’ish the better!
Thanks in advance.
I hope that all is well with you and congratulations on your progression through the byes. I’m looking forward to seeing how it all goes for your team this season as you’re a strong chance to come storming home with the POD’s in your team.
I’m looking for some advice if you have the time to provide it.
I’m presently having the best season I’ve ever had and want to see how far I can push. I’m currently ranked just outside the top 400 and (before any trades this week) have 10 trades in hand and just under $180k in the bank.
My current team is:
DEF: Docherty, Laird, Adams, Shaw, Hibberd (Mel), Newman (Scharenberg, Ryan)
MID: Dangerfield, Martin, T. Mitchell, J. Selwood, Pendlebury, Bontempelli, Treloar, S. Selwood (Powell-Pepper, Berry, Cousins)
RUC: Witts, Nankervis (Strndica)
FWD: Yeo, Macrae, Dahlhaus, Franklin, Higgins, Greenwood (Pickett, Bolton)
My biggest issues, as I see it are M8 and D6 and my rucks who, although having probably been largely responsible for my current ranking, are starting to cause me to bleed points. I know that I have a few other players whose performances the past few weeks have been less than ideal (Shaw, Bont, Dahl) but I see M8, D6 and the rucks as priorities. I‘m also conscious of the fact that I probably need to get a couple more POD’s into my team if I want to make a serious move towards the top and that I need a few more DPP links (but think this can be sorted with a few DPP rookies who are presenting in the next few weeks).
On the shortlist for possible outs this week are; Berry, Powell-Pepper, Witts, Nankervis and S. Selwood.
I am keen to bring in Jake Lloyd this week as he appears great value, but I’m not keen to do so at the expense of Newman who I see as a potential D7 or as great cash generator to help me get a premium in another line (looking at you Gawn!) in a few weeks if either Ryan or Scharenberg look like being a viable D7.
This leaves me with getting Lloyd in the midfield for the moment at least (as I’m keeping Shaw for the time being – although would possibly consider a Shaw to Roberton trade in a couple of weeks depending on how they both perform). This would temporarily plug up M8 and I could get Lloyd back into defence via Newman or Scharenberg with a D/M DPP like Witherdeen or an ever cheaper D/M floating donut occupying M10/M11. Given that I am also keen on Roberton in defence (and see him performing slightly better than Lloyd) I have found myself wondering whether I should just give Lloyd a miss but think that the value he presents is just too good. The problem with getting Lloyd in either defence (if I keep Newman) or in the mids is that I’ll effectively have a player on the bench who has the potential to score 100+ (Newman in defence and S. Selwood in the mids) when I’ve got other parts of my team (Rucks and D6) which are likely to score less.
In terms of my D6, I’m hoping Greenwood can hold this position this week at least (dependent upon Pickett not making Carlton’s 22 as I have Greenwood on the bench as emergency – not realising that Pickett was in Carlton’s extended bench). Heeney is a player who interests me as M6 and he has a good B/E this week, but I still have lingering doubts over his ability to play the rest of the season without missing games or having his scoring taper off die to the residual effects of glandular fever. I could buy Heeney and move one of my M/F DPP’s premiums into the mids for the time being. Alternatively perhaps there is a better option for D6?
In the rucks I started the season with both Witts and Nankervis (along with Sandilands) but sold Sandilands when he got injured and have had Nankervis in the rucks since then. I know that both of my rucks will probably need to be moved on and, although I see Nankervis as the priority of these two, he does provide DPP coverage and I feel that he could be a great R3/D7. This would mean selling Witts for someone like Martin, Grundy or Goldstein (would love Kreuzer but think I’ve missed that boat – and concerned that it could ‘sink’ at any time). Doing the Witts to premium ruck trade still leaves me with Nankervis on field and if I want to keep Nankervis as R3/R7 I’ll need to find the cash to get someone like Gawn. Alternatively I sell Nankervis for someone this week but have no ruck cover for the rest of the year – which I think is quite risky as it means keeping a trade and some cash in hand in case one of my rucks goes down or is rested.
At the moment I’m leaning towards the following trades:
1. Berry – Lloyd
2. Witts – Goldstein
which would leave me with next to nothing in cash – although I could increase my cash holdings by trading SPP/Selwood instead of Berry or purchasing Grundy/Martin instead of Goldstein.
I guess the crux of the whole matter is that I need sufficient cash to ensure the best possible 22 on field and I’m not sure that keeping both of S. Selwood and Newman and also purchasing Lloyd is going to give me enough cash to upgrade my rucks if I keep Nankervis as R3/D7.
I’m not sure that I’ve explained things as well as I could but hope that I’ve given you enough for you to be able to provide some advice in terms of what you see as the best moves that I could make in order to improve my team. Open to any suggestions – the more left field and POD’ish the better!
Thanks in advance.
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IMO Jake Lloyd can wait a week and still be a bargain between $430k-$440k if your team has bigger issues at R2/M8/F6.
You are managing 2 upgrades this week but long term might be better making one "bigger" upgrade and bringing in one of the top 5 level mids or a Heeney type in the forwards, if you are short of $$$ then trading out SPP instead of Berry may also help this week.
Regardless of which way you go don't forget that a lot of coaches ahead of you will be copping donuts between now and round 23 so you will be bound to improve if you continue to make good solid trades and top 100 should definitely be on the cards if you avoid injuries to PODs.
You are managing 2 upgrades this week but long term might be better making one "bigger" upgrade and bringing in one of the top 5 level mids or a Heeney type in the forwards, if you are short of $$$ then trading out SPP instead of Berry may also help this week.
Regardless of which way you go don't forget that a lot of coaches ahead of you will be copping donuts between now and round 23 so you will be bound to improve if you continue to make good solid trades and top 100 should definitely be on the cards if you avoid injuries to PODs.
Hi Foxy,
well done on the job so far!
First, let me say, that I think you are being a bit harsh on your D6. Newman is the 5th highest scoring Def in the last 5 weeks! His 3 Round average is only 6 behind Laird's and Adams'. You have positions leaking a lot more points than that!
The way I see it, you need another Mid, 1 or 2 Rucks, and 1 or 2 Fwds. With 10 trades, that's problematic, if you want all 5.
You have Barrett and SPP that can be culled now, but your other Rookies are going to need a few weeks, before they're ready. This also becomes a bit problematic, as you need to complete your team in a timely manner, or you facing an uphill battle to maintain your Ranking.
I think R2 is your biggest problem, and Witts to Goldy doesn't fix that. Also, Witts' form is actually very good! Prior to last game, where he got monstered by Kreuzer, his previous 5 scores are all in the 96-115 range (ave 103). Nank's last 5 are all in the 72-100 range (ave 84). If you had a stronger Forward line, you could look forward to getting Nank to F7, as cover for your Rucks, but you don't, so I think you just have to wear that he's gone! Look at it this way, with your current Fwd set up, it's actually Pickett or Bolton that's covering your R1/R2's score, if they miss a game. You can get from Nank to Goldy with $92,100 this week, and I suggest you do it. If you get caught for some reason, and can't do another Ruck upgrade, Goldy/Witts is a lot stronger than Goldy/Nank! Goldy is in less than 10% of teams, though that will rise this week.
I think if you are entertaining Witts to Gawn in a couple of weeks, you need to let Lloyd go. I think you might possibly strike a problem or two completing your Fwd line, especially if that includes upgrading Higgins. I think I'd set your Mid (E) on SPP, and go Berry to Witherden this week. I know it early for Witherden, but if he plays it's a bonus. He's the best M/D FD you can get, as far as the Draw goes.
I think you need to fix some leaks, before getting some "luxury" cover. If you're sure you want Lloyd, I guess you grab him with your 2nd trade, but I think it's the wrong move to achieve your goal.
Either way, good luck which ever way you jump!
well done on the job so far!
First, let me say, that I think you are being a bit harsh on your D6. Newman is the 5th highest scoring Def in the last 5 weeks! His 3 Round average is only 6 behind Laird's and Adams'. You have positions leaking a lot more points than that!
The way I see it, you need another Mid, 1 or 2 Rucks, and 1 or 2 Fwds. With 10 trades, that's problematic, if you want all 5.
You have Barrett and SPP that can be culled now, but your other Rookies are going to need a few weeks, before they're ready. This also becomes a bit problematic, as you need to complete your team in a timely manner, or you facing an uphill battle to maintain your Ranking.
I think R2 is your biggest problem, and Witts to Goldy doesn't fix that. Also, Witts' form is actually very good! Prior to last game, where he got monstered by Kreuzer, his previous 5 scores are all in the 96-115 range (ave 103). Nank's last 5 are all in the 72-100 range (ave 84). If you had a stronger Forward line, you could look forward to getting Nank to F7, as cover for your Rucks, but you don't, so I think you just have to wear that he's gone! Look at it this way, with your current Fwd set up, it's actually Pickett or Bolton that's covering your R1/R2's score, if they miss a game. You can get from Nank to Goldy with $92,100 this week, and I suggest you do it. If you get caught for some reason, and can't do another Ruck upgrade, Goldy/Witts is a lot stronger than Goldy/Nank! Goldy is in less than 10% of teams, though that will rise this week.
I think if you are entertaining Witts to Gawn in a couple of weeks, you need to let Lloyd go. I think you might possibly strike a problem or two completing your Fwd line, especially if that includes upgrading Higgins. I think I'd set your Mid (E) on SPP, and go Berry to Witherden this week. I know it early for Witherden, but if he plays it's a bonus. He's the best M/D FD you can get, as far as the Draw goes.
I think you need to fix some leaks, before getting some "luxury" cover. If you're sure you want Lloyd, I guess you grab him with your 2nd trade, but I think it's the wrong move to achieve your goal.
Either way, good luck which ever way you jump!
^^ Something has gone amiss here!
Or is it a Rowsus sneaky stat boost, kicking to himself in the backline?
It's ok mate, I made you captain, keep going!
On a more sensible level, what do you think about Witts? Is he considered a luxury to upgrade, or should we consider him an under-performing starter now, given he's leaking 10+ ppg to the best rucks?
His ownership is only at 23% (lower than I thought) and he's been very consistent. Only 5ppg behind Goldy (who I also have) who is 4th for average... 15 behind Kreuzer though who I don't trust!
I'm monitoring Gawn, with his BE of 200+ hopefully I can sideways trade for pennies on the dollar, though he might not work out the best option if I have to wait 3-4 weeks to do it!
Or is it a Rowsus sneaky stat boost, kicking to himself in the backline?
It's ok mate, I made you captain, keep going!
On a more sensible level, what do you think about Witts? Is he considered a luxury to upgrade, or should we consider him an under-performing starter now, given he's leaking 10+ ppg to the best rucks?
His ownership is only at 23% (lower than I thought) and he's been very consistent. Only 5ppg behind Goldy (who I also have) who is 4th for average... 15 behind Kreuzer though who I don't trust!
I'm monitoring Gawn, with his BE of 200+ hopefully I can sideways trade for pennies on the dollar, though he might not work out the best option if I have to wait 3-4 weeks to do it!
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^^ Something has gone amiss here!
Or is it a Rowsus sneaky stat boost, kicking to himself in the backline?
It's ok mate, I made you captain, keep going!
On a more sensible level, what do you think about Witts? Is he considered a luxury to upgrade, or should we consider him an under-performing starter now, given he's leaking 10+ ppg to the best rucks?
His ownership is only at 23% (lower than I thought) and he's been very consistent. Only 5ppg behind Goldy (who I also have) who is 4th for average... 15 behind Kreuzer though who I don't trust!
I'm monitoring Gawn, with his BE of 200+ hopefully I can sideways trade for pennies on the dollar, though he might not work out the best option if I have to wait 3-4 weeks to do it!
Or is it a Rowsus sneaky stat boost, kicking to himself in the backline?
It's ok mate, I made you captain, keep going!
On a more sensible level, what do you think about Witts? Is he considered a luxury to upgrade, or should we consider him an under-performing starter now, given he's leaking 10+ ppg to the best rucks?
His ownership is only at 23% (lower than I thought) and he's been very consistent. Only 5ppg behind Goldy (who I also have) who is 4th for average... 15 behind Kreuzer though who I don't trust!
I'm monitoring Gawn, with his BE of 200+ hopefully I can sideways trade for pennies on the dollar, though he might not work out the best option if I have to wait 3-4 weeks to do it!
Right now, I think Witts would be considered a luxury upgrade for most that have him. Your team would want to be looking in near to tip top shape, if he was your biggest pressing problem. I can find an excuse, for those going Witts to Goldy this week, as it is a small cash step, but in general, people have bigger problems with Nank, or their D6/M8/F6 than Witts. You should only have to wait until Round 16 if you want Gawn.
Well, they're more than competitive, but they're lacking game long consistency, and some Forward polish.
There's only been one game this season, where in the last quarter Melbourne hasn't had the lead, or the scores tied!
That means we've been in a position to win every game bar one, yet we are sitting 7 and 5!
No, we won't be winning the flag this year. The planets only align for teams at our level/standard once every 15 or 20 years, and it appears that happened last year! Even if we do make it, I won't be able to attend, unfortunately.
There's only been one game this season, where in the last quarter Melbourne hasn't had the lead, or the scores tied!
That means we've been in a position to win every game bar one, yet we are sitting 7 and 5!
No, we won't be winning the flag this year. The planets only align for teams at our level/standard once every 15 or 20 years, and it appears that happened last year! Even if we do make it, I won't be able to attend, unfortunately.
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Hi Foxy,
well done on the job so far!
First, let me say, that I think you are being a bit harsh on your D6. Newman is the 5th highest scoring Def in the last 5 weeks! His 3 Round average is only 6 behind Laird's and Adams'. You have positions leaking a lot more points than that!
The way I see it, you need another Mid, 1 or 2 Rucks, and 1 or 2 Fwds. With 10 trades, that's problematic, if you want all 5.
You have Barrett and SPP that can be culled now, but your other Rookies are going to need a few weeks, before they're ready. This also becomes a bit problematic, as you need to complete your team in a timely manner, or you facing an uphill battle to maintain your Ranking.
I think R2 is your biggest problem, and Witts to Goldy doesn't fix that. Also, Witts' form is actually very good! Prior to last game, where he got monstered by Kreuzer, his previous 5 scores are all in the 96-115 range (ave 103). Nank's last 5 are all in the 72-100 range (ave 84). If you had a stronger Forward line, you could look forward to getting Nank to F7, as cover for your Rucks, but you don't, so I think you just have to wear that he's gone! Look at it this way, with your current Fwd set up, it's actually Pickett or Bolton that's covering your R1/R2's score, if they miss a game. You can get from Nank to Goldy with $92,100 this week, and I suggest you do it. If you get caught for some reason, and can't do another Ruck upgrade, Goldy/Witts is a lot stronger than Goldy/Nank! Goldy is in less than 10% of teams, though that will rise this week.
I think if you are entertaining Witts to Gawn in a couple of weeks, you need to let Lloyd go. I think you might possibly strike a problem or two completing your Fwd line, especially if that includes upgrading Higgins. I think I'd set your Mid (E) on SPP, and go Berry to Witherden this week. I know it early for Witherden, but if he plays it's a bonus. He's the best M/D FD you can get, as far as the Draw goes.
I think you need to fix some leaks, before getting some "luxury" cover. If you're sure you want Lloyd, I guess you grab him with your 2nd trade, but I think it's the wrong move to achieve your goal.
Either way, good luck which ever way you jump!
well done on the job so far!
First, let me say, that I think you are being a bit harsh on your D6. Newman is the 5th highest scoring Def in the last 5 weeks! His 3 Round average is only 6 behind Laird's and Adams'. You have positions leaking a lot more points than that!
The way I see it, you need another Mid, 1 or 2 Rucks, and 1 or 2 Fwds. With 10 trades, that's problematic, if you want all 5.
You have Barrett and SPP that can be culled now, but your other Rookies are going to need a few weeks, before they're ready. This also becomes a bit problematic, as you need to complete your team in a timely manner, or you facing an uphill battle to maintain your Ranking.
I think R2 is your biggest problem, and Witts to Goldy doesn't fix that. Also, Witts' form is actually very good! Prior to last game, where he got monstered by Kreuzer, his previous 5 scores are all in the 96-115 range (ave 103). Nank's last 5 are all in the 72-100 range (ave 84). If you had a stronger Forward line, you could look forward to getting Nank to F7, as cover for your Rucks, but you don't, so I think you just have to wear that he's gone! Look at it this way, with your current Fwd set up, it's actually Pickett or Bolton that's covering your R1/R2's score, if they miss a game. You can get from Nank to Goldy with $92,100 this week, and I suggest you do it. If you get caught for some reason, and can't do another Ruck upgrade, Goldy/Witts is a lot stronger than Goldy/Nank! Goldy is in less than 10% of teams, though that will rise this week.
I think if you are entertaining Witts to Gawn in a couple of weeks, you need to let Lloyd go. I think you might possibly strike a problem or two completing your Fwd line, especially if that includes upgrading Higgins. I think I'd set your Mid (E) on SPP, and go Berry to Witherden this week. I know it early for Witherden, but if he plays it's a bonus. He's the best M/D FD you can get, as far as the Draw goes.
I think you need to fix some leaks, before getting some "luxury" cover. If you're sure you want Lloyd, I guess you grab him with your 2nd trade, but I think it's the wrong move to achieve your goal.
Either way, good luck which ever way you jump!
Once again thanks for helping me to focus on the bigger picture.
Hi Rowsus,
Firstly, allow me to congratulate you on your teams bye round scores and climb up the leaders board. Impressive!
I have been looking at various aspects of my team and trying to analyse what I have done correctly and where I have failed.
I am a reasonably analytical person when it comes to decision making and attempt to balance averages/percentages/scores with observation, peer opinion and some gut feel. Somewhere in this mix, I am sure you will find the answer and correct decision. The key word is somewhere
Anyway, I have noticed one interesting fact about my team that I would like your thoughts on: players average scores.
I have been attempting to get as many players in my team that are averaging over 100 points per game for the season as possible. I guessed, possibly incorrectly, that using this simple method should improve my team.
My team now has 19 players averaging 95+ points per game and 13 players averaging over 100+ points per game. Until now, i thought I was on the right track.
I do look at the players 3 game and 5 game averages, however, I have been placing most of the emphasis on the players season averages.
I am surprised, shocked and worried about what I have found.
At the start of Round 14 my team had the following:
19 players with a season average of 95+
13 players with a 5 round average of 95+
11 players with a 3 round average of 95+
13 players with a season average of 100+
10 players with a 5 round average of 100+
8 players with a 3 round average of 100+
I think I have just learned yet another lesson!
It appears my team is in a mid-season slump or possibly a slippery slide south!
The guilty players are: Roberton, Laird, Lloyd, Bont, Fyfe, Rocky, Macrae, Dahl..
What relevance do you place on these type of statistics?
Firstly, allow me to congratulate you on your teams bye round scores and climb up the leaders board. Impressive!
I have been looking at various aspects of my team and trying to analyse what I have done correctly and where I have failed.
I am a reasonably analytical person when it comes to decision making and attempt to balance averages/percentages/scores with observation, peer opinion and some gut feel. Somewhere in this mix, I am sure you will find the answer and correct decision. The key word is somewhere
Anyway, I have noticed one interesting fact about my team that I would like your thoughts on: players average scores.
I have been attempting to get as many players in my team that are averaging over 100 points per game for the season as possible. I guessed, possibly incorrectly, that using this simple method should improve my team.
My team now has 19 players averaging 95+ points per game and 13 players averaging over 100+ points per game. Until now, i thought I was on the right track.
I do look at the players 3 game and 5 game averages, however, I have been placing most of the emphasis on the players season averages.
I am surprised, shocked and worried about what I have found.
At the start of Round 14 my team had the following:
19 players with a season average of 95+
13 players with a 5 round average of 95+
11 players with a 3 round average of 95+
13 players with a season average of 100+
10 players with a 5 round average of 100+
8 players with a 3 round average of 100+
I think I have just learned yet another lesson!
It appears my team is in a mid-season slump or possibly a slippery slide south!
The guilty players are: Roberton, Laird, Lloyd, Bont, Fyfe, Rocky, Macrae, Dahl..
What relevance do you place on these type of statistics?
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