Div 2: Moneyball FC

[Benno]

Moneyball FC
"Championship or Bust"

Coach: Benno
Captains: Nathan Fyfe, Tom Rockliff
Vice-Captains: Sam Mitchell, Dustin Martin, Matthew Boyd, Matt Priddis


The draft:
Moneyball FC created controversy early in the draft by selecting Sam Mitchell with pick 9 and Dustin Martin with 11, overlooking a number of superstar midfielders....twice! MFC's strategy with having the 2nd last pick, was to target the best available Defender, Forward, then ruck. Then if an absolute steal of a midfielder was available early in the 4th, take him (Nat Fyfe). MFC then continued to target a number of premium backs, then solid ruck and forward options. Wasn't until rounds 8,9, then again in 13, 14 and onwards midfielders began to be targeted. MFC were looking for midfielders ready to take the next step or rebounding from a disappointing year. The rest of the best 22 was filled out by picking best available for the needed position. Bench players were chosen for one or more of the following reasons. Young and possibly break out, get consistent games or be a DPP to add flexibility for cover.

Squad:
Defenders:
Sam Mitchell (D/M), Scott D Thompson, Robert Murphy, Luke Hodge, Jake Carlisle, Brian Lake, Sam Day (F/D), Cameron Guthrie, Matthew Jaensch

Midfielders:
Nat Fyfe, Tom Rockliff, Matthew Boyd, Andrew Swallow, Luke Shuey, Matt Priddis, Daniel Hannebery, David Zaharakis, Jackson Macrae, Jobe Watson

Ruck:
Nic Naitanui, Jarrod Witts

Forwards:
Dustin Martin (M/F), Matthew Pavlich, Steven Motlop, David Hale (R/F), Josh Caddy (M/F), Lindsay Thomas, Nick Riewoldt, James Podsiadly, Jeremy McGovern

Trade History

1. Moneyball FC acquired Shane Mumford and Robert Murphy from The Vindicators in exchange for Jack Darling, Michael Hibberd and Billy Longer.

2. Moneyball FC acquired Matthew Leuenberger, Matthew Pavlich, Matthew Priddis and Tom Rockliff from Heckle Rock Rowdies in exchange for Shane Mumford, Andrew Gaff, Ryan Bastinac and a 1st round mini-draft draft pick.

3. Moneyball FC acquired Nick Riewoldt and Jake Melksham from the Golburn Valley Vikings in exchange for Dylan Shiel and Chris Dawes.

4. Moneyball FC acquired Luke Hodge and Cyril Rioli from the Vindicators in exchange for Matthew Leuenberger and Eric MacKenzie.

 

[Benno]

Best 22:


DEF: M.Jaensch, S.Mitchell, S.Thompson, R.Murphy, L.Hodge, C.Guthrie
(B.Lake, J.Carlisle, C.Pearce)

MID: N.Fyfe, T.Rockliff, J.Watson, M.Priddis, J.Macrae, L.Shuey, A.Swallow, D.Hannebery
(D.Zaharakis, M.Boyd)

RUC: N.Naitanui, J.Witts
(D.Hale)

FWD: D.Martin, M.Pavlich, N.Riewoldt, S.Motlop, J.Caddy, J.McGovern
(L.Thomas, S.Day, M.Walters, J.Podsiadly)

 

[Benno]

Trade Announcements:

09/02/14
Moneyball FC are pleased to announce the arrivals of Shane Mumford and Robert Murphy to the club. In a blockbuster trade with the Vindicators, MFC acquired the players in Exchange for Billy Longer, Jack Darling and Michael Hibberd. MFC are extremely pleased with the addition of the gun ruckman after searching for an R2 ever since the completion of draft. The trade now allows David Hale to play up forward in the teams preferred position for him. The club understand that Murphy will be out for the start of the season, but feel they have the defensive depth to be able to cover him. While it's disappointing to give up some young assets in Darling, Longer, Hibberd MFC feel the trade has greatly benefited and strengthened the side. Rumours have it that they are now targeting a Premium Forward and Premium midfielder.

Trade review: This trade set up MFC's season and future trades. Mumford came out of the gate averaging 150 after three rounds. Murphy was solid down back, but not as good as Hibberd. Daring improved while longer hasn't contributed much. MFC sees this as a huge win due to Mumford high value.


29/04/14
MFC today welcome injured star Matthew Leuenberger, star forward Matthew Pavlich, star midfielder Matthew Priddis and superstar midfielder Tom Rockliff. Departing MFC in superstar ruckman Shane Mumford, midfielders Andrew Gaff, Ryan Bastinac. The club is extremely happy with this trade. Making significant upgrades in the midfield and forward lines. While it was difficult to let go of one of the clubs best player in Mumford, the club hopes Leuenberger will return from injury soon to fill the ruck void. The team are hoping this trade is a game changer and that missing piece of the puzzle that will lift them from 2nd last on the ladder up into finals contention.

Trade Review: Buy low, Sell high. With Mumford averaging 150 he was shipped out brining in much needed upgrades up forward and in the midfield. This trade was a steal for the club with Mumford eventually out for 6 weeks, followed by great seasons by Priddis and Pavlich. Rockliff eventually became one of the best players in the game. Leuenberger was eventually traded later on before playing a game.

18/06/14
Dylan Shiel and Chris Dawes depart MFC in a deal that has landed veteran Nick Riewoldt. With a large number of premium midfielders shiel was struggling to remain in the best 22 each week. The club looking for a premium forward has decided to take a punt on Saint Nick who has been in poor form recently and hope he's able to turn it around with a change of scenery at a new club.

Trade Review: Riewoldt has provided some good scores up forward which was needed. Shiel has produced well, but his absents wasn't missed due to the midfield depth. Dawes has since played average and would have struggled to be in MFC's best 22.

03/07/14
MFC finally complete their backline with the addition of Luke Hodge from the Vindicators. Departing the club is injured ruckman Matthew Leuenberger and recently acquired Eric MacKenzie. Due to Witts' recent form the club decided the big Berger was expendable if it landed a premium defender. Cyril Rioli was included in the deal but the injured M/F is unlikely to ever debut for MFC.

Trade review: MFC gave up players with pretty much no value to the team. Shipped out inured ruck Leuenberger who hadn't played a game and the club was coping without just fine, and the recently drafted MacKenzie. The deal brought in a veteran in Hodge who completed the backline and helped stabilise it after a lot of inconsistent scores down back.

Delistings:
M.Clark (retired)
A.Edwards (Injured/Not selected)
V.Michie (Injury/Poor form)
R.Henderson (LTI)
S.Docherty (Injured/Not selected)
A.Black (Poor form)
A.Schnieder (Poor form/Injured)
D.Currie (Poor form/Not selected)

Mini-Draft 1:

Round 1-M.Jaensch
Starting the season well, Jaensch adds some depth to the backline that is still missing a number of players for a few more weeks. Hopefully can develop into a permanent F5-6 for the team.

Selection Review: Jaensch was a great pick up at number two in the draft. Continued his scoring output. Has dropped off at times but still remains a scoring threat each week.

Round 2- J.Macrae
Young gun hopefully takes the next step this season after an impressive start. Will get games early for MFC helping to cover injuries and suspensions. May use this opportunity to cement a place in the best 22.

Selection review: An absolute steal in the second round, has found a permanent place in the midfield and averaging around 100

Round 3- D.Currie
Unlikely to play many games for MFC, but adds some added security on the bench behind Nic Nat and Mummy.

Selection review: Didn't offer much to MFC and was eventually delisted.

Mini-Draft 2

Round 1- C.Dawes
Coming back into Melbourne's squad, Dawes has been picked up coming off a score of 110. MFC are in desperate need of forwards hopes Dawes can act as some handy cover for the teams forward line that is struggling with injuries and suspension, and hope he may possibly develop into our F6.

Selection Review: Played some good games for MFC up forward at a time when the team was struggling. Eventually traded in a package for Nick Riewoldt.


Round 2- L.Picken
The tagged has started the season with an average of 85. While shutting down the opposition has still managed to find a way to score well in supercoach. Slots into F6 to give MFC a backline of players all averaging atleast 83.5! Giving MFC 6 of the best 39 backmen!

Selection Review: Declined his scoring once selected. Not in the best 22, but did produce a few good scores when needed.

Mini-Draft 3

Round 1- J.Podsiadly
If you exclude his first few games he is averaging in the 80's. Has the ability to go big and finding some form. Should be in MFC's best 22 for the time being.

Selection review: Maintained his form, had a rough patch but produced some great scores, fighting it out with a few others for a spot in the best 22 but great to have a bit of depth

Round 2- A.Schnieder
Still searching for some solid forward line players, could be the answer.

Selection review: Scored poorly, was injured and eventually delisted, may be viewed as a wasted pick

Round 3- M.Walters
Out injured. May get a game near the end of the season.

Selection review: Yet to debut but rehab is going well, expected to be back by the end of the season.

Mini-Draft 4

Round 1- J.McGovern
Averaging in the high 80's MFC hopes he is the missing piece in the teams puzzle and will slot into the best 22 in F6.

Selection review: Debut was shocking being subbed out after playing down back. Went on to score well again when up forward. A good selection as long as he plays in the forward line. A best 22 player

Round 2- E.MacKenzie
Averaging in the 70's but scores a few 100's in recent weeks, will provide some bench cover.

Selection review: Had one shocking game for MFC and was eventfully traded to land Luke Hodge.

Round 3- J.Watson
Out injured for an extended period of time. An investment selection Incase MFC makes it down to the very end of the season, could become an X-Factor if MFC make it deep into the finals.

Selection review: An X-Factor in the finals.

 

[Benno]

MVP

Total Leader Board
39- T.Rockliff
33- N.Fyfe
23- D.Hannebery
22- N.Naitanui
20- M.Priddis
19- M.Boyd
14- J.Macrae
13- D.Martin, M.Jaensch, D.Zaharakis
10- N.Riewoldt, S.Mitchell
9- S.Motlop, R.Murphy, J.Caddy
8- M.Pavlich
6- C.Guthrie, J.Witts, L.Shuey
5- S.Thompson
4- L.Thomas
3- J.Carlisle, A.Swallow, M.Walters
2- D.Hale

Finals Leaderboard
13- T.Rockliff
7- J.Caddy
6- N.Riewoldt
5- M.Pavlich, D.Hannebery
4- M.Priddis, N.Naitanui
3- M.Jaesnch, D.Zaharakis, M.Walters
2- L.Shuey, N.Fyfe, S.Mitchell
1- R.Murphy

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Round 1:
5- S.Mumford (132)
4- R.Murphy (118)
3- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 244)
2-M.Boyd (110)
1-L.Thomas (101)
Honourable mentions- D.Martin (102)

Round 2:
5-S.Mumford (158)
4-L.Shuey (137)
3-J.Carlisle (116)
2-D.Martin (108)
1-N.Naitanui (104)
Honourable mentions- D.Hannebery (106), N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 236), R.Murphy (106)

Round 3:
5- S.Mumford (CAPTAIN 328)
4- M.Boyd (129)
3- J.Macrae (119)
2- S.Mitchell (114)
1- M.Jaensch (111)
Honourable mentions- L.Shuey (113), R.Bastinac (110), A.Gaff (101), D.Hale (111)

Round 4
5- S.Mitchell (CAPTAIN 298)
4- M.Boyd (153)
3- C.Guthrie (126)
2- S.Thompson (132)
1- J.Macrae (124)
Honourable mentions- M.Jaensch (109)

Round 5
5- M.Jaensch (110)
4- N.Naitanui (107)
3- M.Boyd (125)
2- D.Hannebery (113)
1- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 218)
Honourable mentions- J.Macrae (104)

Round 6
5- M.Boyd (141)
4- D.Hannebery (138)
3- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 268)
2- D.Hale (105)
1- L.Shuey (115)

Round 7
5- C.Dawes (123)
4- T.Rockliff (132)
3- D.Hannebery (123)
2- J.Witts (103)
1- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 224)

Round 8
5- D.Hannebery (159)
4- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 284)
3- L.Thomas (126)
2- T.Rockliff (133)
1- D.Martin (118)
Honourable mentions- M.Priddis (120), A.Black (102), C.Guthrie (99)

Round 9
5- D.Martin (134)
4- M.Priddis (144)
3- C.Guthrie (112)
2- M.Pavlich (98)
1- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 208)

Round 10
5- T.Rockliff (182)
4- M.Jaesnch (128)
3- M.Priddis (132)
2- N.Naitanui (113)
1- S.Thompson (112)
Honourable mentions- J.Podsiadly (104), D.Martin (102)

Round 11
5- D.Zaharakis (142)
4- D.Hannebery (137)
3- J.Macrae (126)
2- N.Naitanui (116)
1- M.Pavlich (117)
Honourable mentions- D.Martin (108), A.Swallow (109), L.Picken (106), C.Guthrie (103)

Round 12
5- N.Naitanui (142)
4- D.Zaharakis (154)
3- D.Shiel (135)
2- M.Priddis (128)
1- S.Motlop (112)
Honourable mentions- D.Martin (108)

Round 13
5- D.Martin (148)
4- T.Rockliff (158)
3- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 286)
2- S.Thompson (129)
1- M.Priddis (131)
Honourable mentions- S.Motlop (105)

Round 14
5- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 316)
4- J.Witts (135)
3- A.Swallow (134)
2- T.Rockliff (126)
1- M.Boyd (119)
Honourable mentions- M.Priddis (110), D.Martin (105)

Round 15
5- T.Rockliff (141)
4- S.Motlop (124)
3- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 250)
2- M.Priddis (123)
1- D.Zaharakis (123)
Honourable mentions- M.Jaensch (103), D.Martin (102), J.Caddy (95), N.Riewoldt (99), C.Guthrie (100), J.Witts (97)

Round 16
5- J.Macrae (172)
4- S.Motlop (147)
3- L.Shuey (143)
2- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 254)
1- S.Mitchell (103)
Honourable mentions- M.Pavlich (106), D.Martin (103)

Round 17
5- N.Riewoldt (179)
4- T.Rockliff (175)
3- M.Priddis (149)
2- J.Macrae (136)
1- N.Naitanui (111)
Honourable mentions- M.Jaensch (101), L.Shuey (107), A.Swallow (104), G.Guthrie (99), L.Hodge (108)

Round 18
5- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 342)
4- R.Murphy (137)
3- N.Naitanui (133)
2- J.Caddy (112)
1- M.Priddis (115)
Honourable mentions- T.Rockliff (113), M.Jaesnch (103)

Elimination Final
5- T.Rockliff (158)
4- M.Priddis (155)
3- M.Jaesnch (117)
2- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 236)
1- L.Shuey (117)
Honourable mentions- D.Hale (109), D.Martin (103)

Semi Final
5- M.Pavlich (143)
4- J.Caddy (140)
3- T.Rockliff (CAPTAIN 274)
2- N.Riewoldt (123)
1- L.Shuey (125)
Honourable mentions- A.Swallow (121), S.Thompson (107), L.Hodge (104), M.Priddis (111)

Preliminary Final
5- T.Rockliff (170)
4- N.Riewoldt (118)
3- D.Zaharakis (124)
2- M.Walters (109)
1- R.Murphy (108)
Honourable mentions- S.Mitchell (103)

Grand Final
5- D.Hannebery (154)
4- N.Naitanui (145)
3- J.Caddy (121)
2- S.Mitchell (127)
1- M.Walters (112)
Honourable mentions- L.Shuey (117), R.Murphy (108), M.Pavlich (97), D.Martin (95), Matthew Jaesnch (99), A.Swallow (106), D.Hale (98)

 

[Benno]

Last 5
W-W-W-W-W

Record
11-7

Ladder Position:
4th

Streak
W8

Fixtures/Results:
1. The Peptide Pirates 1642 v Moneyball FC 1837 W
2. HawksForever 2228 v Moneyball FC 1838 L
3. Goulburn Valley Vikings 1974 v Moneyball FC 2094 W
4. Golden State Gladiators 2134 v Moneyball FC 1964 L
5. Giblets Elite 2018 v Moneyball FC 1800 L
6. WindyHillWizard 2061 v Moneyball FC 1959 L
7. Dynamos Dreadnoughts 2044 v Moneyball FC 1867 L
8. Heckle Rock Rowdies 2000 v Moneyball FC 2110 W
9. Vin's Vindicators 1839 v Moneyball FC 1800 L
10. The Peptide Pirates 2093 v Moneyball FC 1974 L
11. HawksForever 1523 v Moneyball FC 2100 W
12. Goulburn Valley Vikings 1916 v Moneyball FC 2074 W
13. Golden State Gladiators 1970 v Moneyball FC 2181 W
14. Giblets Elite 1984 v Moneyball FC 2110 W
15. Windy HillWizard 1992 v Moneyball FC 2081 W
16. Dynamos Dreadnoughts 1740 v Moneyball FC 2277 W
17. Heckle Rock Rowdies 2038 v Moneyball FC 2262 W
18. Vin's Vindicators 1950 v Moneyball FC 2147 W
FINALS

 

[Damoz]

Bad news for Moneyball with Ricky Henderson hurting his leg this morning and looks to be out for a lengthy amount of time.

Let me know if you still need more reserves and I'll remove this post.

 

[Benno]

Bad news for Moneyball with Ricky Henderson hurting his leg this morning and looks to be out for a lengthy amount of time.

Let me know if you still need more reserves and I'll remove this post.

Hmm, damn. Hopefully it's not too bad and he isn't out long. Was actually looking at him as well for my regular SC team, might need to change that. He can ride the bench for now on my draft team.

 

[Benno]

Finals Fixtures and Results

Elimination Final
Moneyball FC 2055 v Dynamo's Dreadnoughts 1763 Win

MVP voting:
5- T.Rockliff (158)
4- M.Priddis (155)
3- M.Jaesnch (117)
2- N.Fyfe (CAPTAIN 236)
1- L.Shuey (117)
Honourable mentions- D.Hale (109), D.Martin (103)

Semi-Final
Moneyball FC 2276 v WindyHillWizard 2214 Win

MVP voting:
5- M.Pavlich (143)
4- J.Caddy (140)
3- T.Rockliff (CAPTAIN 274)
2- N.Riewoldt (123)
1- L.Shuey (125)
Honourable mentions- A.Swallow (121), S.Thompson (107), L.Hodge (104), M.Priddis (111)

Preliminary Final
Moneyball FC 2131 v Golden State Gladiators 2047 Win

MVP Voting:
5- T.Rockliff (170)
4- N.Riewoldt (118)
3- D.Zaharakis (124)
2- M.Walters (109)
1- R.Murphy (108)
Honourable mentions- S.Mitchell (103)

Grand Final
Moneyball FC 2216 v Goulburn Valley Vikings 2092 Win

MVP Voting:
5- D.Hannebery (154)
4- N.Naitanui (145)
3- J.Caddy (121)
2- S.Mitchell (127)
1- M.Walters (112)
Honourable mentions- L.Shuey (117), R.Murphy (108), M.Pavlich (97), D.Martin (95), Matthew Jaesnch (99), A.Swallow (106), D.Hale (98)

 

[Benno]

Grand Final Teams/Scores/Results

Moneyball FC

DEF
Sam Mitchell 127
Sam Day 66
Matthew Jaesnch 99
Robert Murphy 108
Scott D. Thompson 79
Cameron Guthrie 48

MID
Tom Rockliff (C) David Zaharakis 68
Matthew Boyd 94
Matt Priddis (VC) (C) 200
Jobe Watson 85
Daniel Hannebery 154
Jackson Macrae 63
Luke Shuey 117
Andrew Swallow 106

RUC
Nic Naitanui 145
David Hale (ps) 98

FWD
Dustin Martin 95
Matthew Pavlich (ps) 97
Michael Walters 112
Nick Riewoldt 49
Josh Caddy 121
Jeremy McGovern 85

Emergencies
David Zaharakis (MID1) 68
Jarrod Witts (RUC1) (FWD1/MID2) 74
Brian Lake (DEF1) (FWD2/MID3) 63

Total/Played/Captain
2216/22/Rockliff Priddis


Goulburn Valley Vikings

DEF
Kade Simpson 117
Nick Malceski 127
Jarrod Harbrow 101
Paul Duffield 78
Greg Broughton (ps) 90
Troy Chaplin 116

MID
Tom Liberatore (C) 214
Chris Masten 84
David Armitage 98
Nick Dal Santo 53
Farren Ray 70
Nathan Jones (VC) 98
Shaun Grigg76
Dylan Shiel 112

RUC
Todd Goldstien Daniel Currie 90
Ivan Maric 126

FWD
Luke Parker 117
Jack Riewoldt 68
Angus Monfries 10
Mark LeCras 117
Ben Howlett 62
Sam Dwyer (ps) 68

Emergencies
Daniel Currie (RUC1) 90
Brock McLean (MID1) (FWD1) 139
Daniel Merret (DEF1/FWD2) 41

Total/Played/Captain
2092/22/Liberatore

 

[Benno]

Awards

MVP
1st Tom Rockliff (39 votes)
2nd Nat Fyfe (33 votes)
3rd Dan Hannebery (23 votes)
4th Nic Naitanui (22 votes)
5th Matt Priddis (20 votes)

Finals MVP
1st Tom Rockliff (13 votes)
2nd Josh Caddy (7 votes)
3rd Nick Riewoldt (6 votes)

Norm Smith
Dan Hannebery (154 points)

Most Consistent
1st Dustin Martin (14 times)
2nd Nat Fyfe (13 times)
3rd Tom Rockliff (10 times)

Rising Star
Jackson Macrae (14 votes)

MVP- Awarded to the player who has the most MVP votes at the end of the season. Includes votes during regular season and finals.

Finals MVP- Awarded to the player who has the most MVP votes during the finals.

Norm Smith- Awarded to the player with the highest score in the grand final.

Most Consistent- Awarded to the player who features the most times during weekly voting, either MVP votes or Honourable mentions.

Rising star- Player in their first, second or third season with the most MVP votes.

 

[Benno]

2014 Supercoach Draft League Division 2
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