Strategy 2022: Round 6 Trades

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Am I burning up too much bank bringing in Macrae over other options (Petracca?) that are nearly 100k less?

If he's not in this week, he could be over $700k and cost even more after a few more games.

Maybe I'm over thinking it. Best player of the last 4 years just needs to be in the team.
As far as trade-ins go it's Macrae > Everybody

Neale the only other contender but surely all serious coaches have him already.
 
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Upgrade season seems to be where I stuff up most years. Feedback on options appreciated.
Is speed of upgrade more important than cash generation?

Option 1. Gibcus, Stephens, Rowell > Sicily, Rosas, Preuss +102k need to shore up backline and Sicily and Daicos DPP will do that.
Option 2. Gundy, Rowell, Gibkus > Preuss, Tracca, Sicily +8K Trac not really necessary I have PCrapps to come back on field as well. Grundy is not a failure and hard to see him not being top 4/5 rucks. though top2/3 rucks over past couple of years have been 3-500 points up on rest of rucks.

Leaning toward option 1. More cash in bank, bring in cash generation, pick up Trac or Oliver next week.. Both likely to drop a little bit more.
Round 7: Berry, McCartin, Ward > Trac/Oliver, Hobbs, SHayes

Team at moment: 31 trades
Def: Hewett, Short, Ridley, Hinge, McCartin, SDK, Gibcus, NOD
Mid: Macrae, Steele, Neale, Touk, Cripps, Rowell, Berry, Daicos, Stephens, Ward, Rachelle
Ruck, Grundy, English, Dixon
Fwd: Dunk, Butters, Cogs, Brodie, Xerri, Hayes, Martin, Skinner
 
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Hall. My dilemma is for $533k none of the backs are screaming pick me. I could easily burn another trade on a rookie early but really don't want to head down that avenue
You already have Sicily don't you? Would look at Houston or Ryan (Freo) as options. Houston is a risk but huge POD if it comes off and many believe he is capable of a break out eventually. Port will be seeing plenty of ball down the back.
 
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You already have Sicily don't you? Would look at Houston or Ryan (Freo) as options. Houston is a risk but huge POD if it comes off and many believe he is capable of a break out eventually. Port will be seeing plenty of ball down the back.
I looked at Houston but feel that might be a move later on in the year when I have more info. I am pretty settled on Hall to Pruess at this stage but thanks to all for their input
 
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You already have Sicily don't you? Would look at Houston or Ryan (Freo) as options. Houston is a risk but huge POD if it comes off and many believe he is capable of a break out eventually. Port will be seeing plenty of ball down the back.

As a Ryan owner I'd stay away, only 1 decent score & Freo are sharing their points around in defence. Have 7 guys averaging 75+ as well as O'Driscoll
 
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Am I burning up too much bank bringing in Macrae over other options (Petracca?) that are nearly 100k less?

If he's not in this week, he could be over $700k and cost even more after a few more games.

Maybe I'm over thinking it. Best player of the last 4 years just needs to be in the team.
He's now 18k cheaper than at the start, so there's that.
 
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Speaking of going early on upgrade season, anyone contemplating using a boost this week? Main reason for me is not having Macrae :rolleyes: which is genuinely killing my ranking at the moment (amongst various other acts of stupidity).

I can get Rowell to him if I double down Hinge and JHF to Rosas and Hobbs. I generally don't like spending that much on a premium upgrade (usual rule of thumb is don't spend more than $600k) and normally I'd say I've missed the boat and just gotta ride out the season hoping he ends up a negative POD but it's difficult to see that happening. He's too bloody consistent both as a player and a VC/C option and CD genuinely loves him. Also, he is still below his starting price by $20k so I am actually making a small saving there :LOL:
 
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Speaking of going early on upgrade season, anyone contemplating using a boost this week? Main reason for me is not having Macrae :rolleyes: which is genuinely killing my ranking at the moment (amongst various other acts of stupidity).

I can get Rowell to him if I double down Hinge and JHF to Rosas and Hobbs. I generally don't like spending that much on a premium upgrade (usual rule of thumb is don't spend more than $600k) and normally I'd say I've missed the boat and just gotta ride out the season hoping he ends up a negative POD but it's difficult to see that happening. He's too bloody consistent both as a player and a VC/C option and CD genuinely loves him. Also, he is still below his starting price by $20k so I am actually making a small saving there :LOL:
Your kickstarting cash gen too with Rosas and Hobbs, albeit waiting a week on Hobbs. FWIW I used the $ from the Whitfield downgrade to Bowey a few weeks ago to help fund Rowell > Macrae last week and I'm a much happier chap now.
 
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Speaking of going early on upgrade season, anyone contemplating using a boost this week? Main reason for me is not having Macrae :rolleyes: which is genuinely killing my ranking at the moment (amongst various other acts of stupidity).

I can get Rowell to him if I double down Hinge and JHF to Rosas and Hobbs. I generally don't like spending that much on a premium upgrade (usual rule of thumb is don't spend more than $600k) and normally I'd say I've missed the boat and just gotta ride out the season hoping he ends up a negative POD but it's difficult to see that happening. He's too bloody consistent both as a player and a VC/C option and CD genuinely loves him. Also, he is still below his starting price by $20k so I am actually making a small saving there :LOL:
I'd get Port Hayes b4 Hobbs
 

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Speaking of going early on upgrade season, anyone contemplating using a boost this week? Main reason for me is not having Macrae :rolleyes: which is genuinely killing my ranking at the moment (amongst various other acts of stupidity).

I can get Rowell to him if I double down Hinge and JHF to Rosas and Hobbs. I generally don't like spending that much on a premium upgrade (usual rule of thumb is don't spend more than $600k) and normally I'd say I've missed the boat and just gotta ride out the season hoping he ends up a negative POD but it's difficult to see that happening. He's too bloody consistent both as a player and a VC/C option and CD genuinely loves him. Also, he is still below his starting price by $20k so I am actually making a small saving there :LOL:
I think plenty will use a boost this week in order to bring in Preuss, Rosas and a premium.
 
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Speaking of going early on upgrade season, anyone contemplating using a boost this week? Main reason for me is not having Macrae :rolleyes: which is genuinely killing my ranking at the moment (amongst various other acts of stupidity).

I can get Rowell to him if I double down Hinge and JHF to Rosas and Hobbs. I generally don't like spending that much on a premium upgrade (usual rule of thumb is don't spend more than $600k) and normally I'd say I've missed the boat and just gotta ride out the season hoping he ends up a negative POD but it's difficult to see that happening. He's too bloody consistent both as a player and a VC/C option and CD genuinely loves him. Also, he is still below his starting price by $20k so I am actually making a small saving there :LOL:
Think you summed it up nicely Wheedus. You will get him 20k cheaper than us who started him. Call it value.
 
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Speaking of going early on upgrade season, anyone contemplating using a boost this week? Main reason for me is not having Macrae :rolleyes: which is genuinely killing my ranking at the moment (amongst various other acts of stupidity).

I can get Rowell to him if I double down Hinge and JHF to Rosas and Hobbs. I generally don't like spending that much on a premium upgrade (usual rule of thumb is don't spend more than $600k) and normally I'd say I've missed the boat and just gotta ride out the season hoping he ends up a negative POD but it's difficult to see that happening. He's too bloody consistent both as a player and a VC/C option and CD genuinely loves him. Also, he is still below his starting price by $20k so I am actually making a small saving there :LOL:
Macrae is an absolute must have, this week he is playing at Mars stadium v Adelaide which is his highest scoring ground historically.

Averages 143.3 from 7 games there, insane :eek:

Then next week he plays your mob Essendon, who are giving up big points every week to gun midfielders this year.

In your situation mate, definitely use a boost to get the great man in.
 
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I think plenty will use a boost this week in order to bring in Preuss, Rosas and a premium.
Yeah, that makes sense. I went early on Preuss so don't have the obvious second downgrade pick.

BTW - congrats on the current ranking. Your SC team is almost as good as Melbourne. Fingers crossed you can consolidate from here.
 
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Speaking of going early on upgrade season, anyone contemplating using a boost this week? Main reason for me is not having Macrae :rolleyes: which is genuinely killing my ranking at the moment (amongst various other acts of stupidity).

I can get Rowell to him if I double down Hinge and JHF to Rosas and Hobbs. I generally don't like spending that much on a premium upgrade (usual rule of thumb is don't spend more than $600k) and normally I'd say I've missed the boat and just gotta ride out the season hoping he ends up a negative POD but it's difficult to see that happening. He's too bloody consistent both as a player and a VC/C option and CD genuinely loves him. Also, he is still below his starting price by $20k so I am actually making a small saving there :LOL:
Yes, one downgrade and two upgrades.
 
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