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Thanks, good pick up on Sun Herald article.
Not sure if to fear this or not. Last year this talk was around and I left picking up GAJ until around round 8 for 50k less than starting price. Given some missed scores as Capt I think this was a fail. Interesting the comment from the AFL prospectus which said he played forward more than prior years in 2013 and obviously was strong around stoppages and involved in scoring links.
Early fixtures are mixed with 3 difficult games round 1-4 then Melb/GWS. Upgrade target round 9? Currently have GAJ/Pendles as dual capt choices........
Any thoughts?
Not sure if to fear this or not. Last year this talk was around and I left picking up GAJ until around round 8 for 50k less than starting price. Given some missed scores as Capt I think this was a fail. Interesting the comment from the AFL prospectus which said he played forward more than prior years in 2013 and obviously was strong around stoppages and involved in scoring links.
Early fixtures are mixed with 3 difficult games round 1-4 then Melb/GWS. Upgrade target round 9? Currently have GAJ/Pendles as dual capt choices........
Any thoughts?
Not sure if it's been mentioned but former Richmond skipper Wayne Campbell to take over from the Giesh next year.
Former Tigers skipper Wayne Campbell becomes new umpires boss
FORMER Richmond captain Wayne Campbell will replace Jeff Gieschen as the AFL's national umpiring director.
Campbell, who played 297 games for the Tigers from 1991 to 2005 and won four Jack Dyer medals as Richmond's best and fairest, will be responsible for the development of the AFL's senior umpiring panel and the overall strategy for umpiring at all levels of the game.
He will join new senior umpiring coach Hayden Kennedy, a veteran of 495 VFL/AFL games as a field umpire, in a new-look leadership team in the League's umpiring department.
Since his retirement, Campbell has worked in a range of off-field roles at the Western Bulldogs and Richmond, to further his aspirations in football administration.
AFL general manager of football operations Mark Evans said he was delighted to be able appoint Campbell to the role.
"Wayne was a high-class player with Richmond, with a deep understanding of the strategy and tactics of the game," he said.
"Throughout his playing career, he was a leader on the field and around his club and, since his retirement, he has sought to build his knowledge base and head into a career in football administration.
"The AFL is delighted Wayne has accepted this role as his experience in implementing programs for elite performance at club level will be invaluable for AFL umpiring.
"His understanding of the modern game and trends on the field will assist the AFL Laws of the Game process and he possesses the administrative, management and leadership skills to drive the recruitment and retention of umpires nationally and expand the talent pathway programs."
Campbell, who will take up his role in mid-January, said he was thrilled to win the position.
"What attracted me to the role was working in a high-performance environment where I think I can make an impact," he said.
"The breadth of management skills required in the implementation of the national umpiring plan is an area that excited me and I want to continue the good work already done in increasing the respect for umpires and help boost the number of umpires at grass-roots level.
"As a team, we will also continue to explore ways to expand the diversity of umpires at all levels and I'm looking forward to meeting the umpiring fraternity and can't wait to get stuck into the role."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-29/campbell-named-umps-boss
Former Tigers skipper Wayne Campbell becomes new umpires boss
FORMER Richmond captain Wayne Campbell will replace Jeff Gieschen as the AFL's national umpiring director.
Campbell, who played 297 games for the Tigers from 1991 to 2005 and won four Jack Dyer medals as Richmond's best and fairest, will be responsible for the development of the AFL's senior umpiring panel and the overall strategy for umpiring at all levels of the game.
He will join new senior umpiring coach Hayden Kennedy, a veteran of 495 VFL/AFL games as a field umpire, in a new-look leadership team in the League's umpiring department.
Since his retirement, Campbell has worked in a range of off-field roles at the Western Bulldogs and Richmond, to further his aspirations in football administration.
AFL general manager of football operations Mark Evans said he was delighted to be able appoint Campbell to the role.
"Wayne was a high-class player with Richmond, with a deep understanding of the strategy and tactics of the game," he said.
"Throughout his playing career, he was a leader on the field and around his club and, since his retirement, he has sought to build his knowledge base and head into a career in football administration.
"The AFL is delighted Wayne has accepted this role as his experience in implementing programs for elite performance at club level will be invaluable for AFL umpiring.
"His understanding of the modern game and trends on the field will assist the AFL Laws of the Game process and he possesses the administrative, management and leadership skills to drive the recruitment and retention of umpires nationally and expand the talent pathway programs."
Campbell, who will take up his role in mid-January, said he was thrilled to win the position.
"What attracted me to the role was working in a high-performance environment where I think I can make an impact," he said.
"The breadth of management skills required in the implementation of the national umpiring plan is an area that excited me and I want to continue the good work already done in increasing the respect for umpires and help boost the number of umpires at grass-roots level.
"As a team, we will also continue to explore ways to expand the diversity of umpires at all levels and I'm looking forward to meeting the umpiring fraternity and can't wait to get stuck into the role."
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-29/campbell-named-umps-boss
Jusy gone 5pm here, but HNY everybody! 
Thanks Guys, and happy new year to you both.
I'm honestly just happy if I help people improve their ranking, or get more enjoyment from their SC. I love delving through stats anyway, so hopefully it's just a win-win situation for all.
A side note to Creeker, you and I always seem to land on the same POD's or semi-POD's. I like your Lobbe and Bennell selections, they are both all but locked into my team, too!
I'm honestly just happy if I help people improve their ranking, or get more enjoyment from their SC. I love delving through stats anyway, so hopefully it's just a win-win situation for all.
A side note to Creeker, you and I always seem to land on the same POD's or semi-POD's. I like your Lobbe and Bennell selections, they are both all but locked into my team, too!
Quick question: wondering whether there is a complete list somewhere of players with confirmed suspensions (such as Rioli missing round 1 in 2014. P.S. thanks IDIG for the heads up ) as well as players sitting on a high number of demerit points (where future offence will likely mean 1 missed game). I've looked at AFL's website but it just seems to show week by week tribunal results. Was looking for a complete and exhaustive list. Appreciate the help.
) as well as players sitting on a high number of demerit points (where future offence will likely mean 1 missed game). I've looked at AFL's website but it just seems to show week by week tribunal results. Was looking for a complete and exhaustive list. Appreciate the help.