Opinion BBL|12: Player X vs Player Y & Trade Discussions

How many (DGR) Stars/Strikers/Scorchers will you have after planned trades for round 9?

  • 11 or more

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • 10

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • 9

    Votes: 8 32.0%
  • 8

    Votes: 12 48.0%
  • 7

    Votes: 2 8.0%
  • 6

    Votes: 1 4.0%
  • 5

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 4

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 3

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • 2 or less

    Votes: 0 0.0%

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Darkie

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Setting aside DGRs, has anyone spotted a player that they think looks quite attractive in terms of role or the eye test?

I’m thinking about less obvious names, or those that may have surprised you.
 
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Setting aside DGRs, has anyone spotted a player that they think looks quite attractive in terms of role or the eye test?

I’m thinking about less obvious names, or those that may have surprised you.
I think it's pretty hard to go under the radar in this comp, given you don't have overlapping games (so watching each game is relatively easy compared to AFL), and changes in role are pretty explicit and obvious (moving up the order, getting more overs) compared to maybe getting a handful more CBAs a game.

That said, I'd say the biggest surprise for me so far has been Adam Hose. Strikers struggled so badly in the middle order last year, excellent recruiting!
 
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Setting aside DGRs, has anyone spotted a player that they think looks quite attractive in terms of role or the eye test?

I’m thinking about less obvious names, or those that may have surprised you.
Thought Munro passed the eye test but hasn’t worked out so far. Kerr a preseason favourite is going well with the bat but got smashed like everyone at Adelaide oval with the ball. NCN also looks great with the ball and should have a good role with the bat. Might be a bit forgotten after the bye.
 
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Setting aside DGRs, has anyone spotted a player that they think looks quite attractive in terms of role or the eye test?

I’m thinking about less obvious names, or those that may have surprised you.
I'd throw Matty Wade in there. Made I think a run a ball 35 odd on his way to 55 points in round 1 (couple of catches bumped him up) and then a solid 51 off 29 to finish on 101 points.
Good form with the bat and their bowling attack is supportive of keepers getting some points.
 
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Setting aside DGRs, has anyone spotted a player that they think looks quite attractive in terms of role or the eye test?

I’m thinking about less obvious names, or those that may have surprised you.
Might not be a less obvious option, but in terms of points so far for their price, I definitely like the look of Tim David so far. Seems in good form, a bye before his double means he's probably not worth bringing in at this point to our side, but think he's great value.

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As per the Combined SCS Team topic, we need to bench one of Zampa or Tye this round. I don't think there's much in it, but any thoughts on which one? Thanks to those who have given their thoughts already in the main topic. :)
 
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Might not be a less obvious option, but in terms of points so far for their price, I definitely like the look of Tim David so far. Seems in good form, a bye before his double means he's probably not worth bringing in at this point to our side, but think he's great value.

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As per the Combined SCS Team topic, we need to bench one of Zampa or Tye this round. I don't think there's much in it, but any thoughts on which one? Thanks to those who have given their thoughts already in the main topic. :)
This is such a close call.

I'm wondering if we've got to look at the form of the individual players against them, not just Scorchers v Zampa etc.

On any given day either could come out on top.

But I'll pick Zampa over Tye
 
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My question is more an x vs y vs z vs a vs b :LOL:

Bench one from: Wade, Kerr, Stonis or Munro (E)?
Can also include Zampa and NCN to the equation through DPP magic.

Out of the six named, who sits on the pine this round?
 
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My question is more an x vs y vs z vs a vs b :LOL:

Bench one from: Wade, Kerr, Stonis or Munro (E)?
Can also include Zampa and NCN to the equation through DPP magic.

Out of the six named, who sits on the pine this round?
I would probably sit NCN.
NCN - Reckon he could struggle, won't get ER I don't think and there many not be many wickets that fall. Think he's the most vulnerable.
Zampa - I think can scratch an ok score despite the venue
Stoinis - If he doesn't have another grain fade he could cash in at the venue
Wade - Good form and can snag keeping points
Kerr - Dual threat so more changes to score
Munro - Looked ok despite a stupid wicket, but I also think an 18 point head start is enough vs the other guys
 

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Bench one: Webster, Stoinis, Tye, Zampa
I feel like it’s out of the last two given role and pitch. Unfortunately the toss doesn’t help much, the Scorchers batting first is traditionally better for both!

Maybe Tye because Zampa may have played on the pitch a bit more? Feels like I’m teaching for reasons. Maybe just back your gut.
 
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Do you think it is worth trading in Thornton vs Heat over NCN vs Scorchers?

Thornton needs 77 to rise by $22k and NCN only needs 36.

The player will be on field.

Open to other options also. Farooqi is the player going out.
 

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I traded out Rashid Khan and Tye to get in Hosein this round, but I realise I can also shift out NCN, Zampa, or Renshaw.

If you had to rank the 5 above from here, what would your thoughts be? Can rejig my trade a bit from here.
 
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