Strategy Round 6: Trades
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Wish i could be more definite here, but some idle thoughts: Tiges have what could be called a ridiculous over-supply of small forward types with similar games played all vying for 3 or 4 spots. Butler, Rioli, Castagna, Higgins, Bolton, Baker. interestingly though we have 5 of them in at the same time at the moment. For mine, Baker will keep Butler out on current form, he is much cleaner and better able to rotate thru the mid. Castagna is a bit of a poor kick at goal but his tackling is as good as ever so not sure if he would be dropped before Baker. Bolton has been around for a while now and has been unable to cement a spot when he has got senior games, this could change as he is currently showing more of his creative talent in the seniors. I think five is the limit with these types, we have JR8 to come back in so will probably drop back to 4 smalls. I think Baker may hold his spot over Bolton [as Jack has his creativity] and if he does he should keep it for a chunk of footy.
I could also be completely wrong
I could also be completely wrong
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Yeah, as an owner too, Milera has to go. BTW, who is Seagull?
I'm thinking the logical replacement choice would be Laird, as Milera might have been taking some of his SC points. Since Milera didn't play mainly in the second half, I thought Laird might have scored more in the second half, to prove my theory, but Laird scored the same (1/2 time 47pts and 2nd half 46 points), hmmm.
Then I'm thinking why is Laird scoring so low this year, 2 scores under 90 for a 95 avg and last year he averaged 108 and the year before 100. He's 25yo, so age is not the problem.
I checked Lairds scoring last year and he has scored under 90 pts 4 times, so I suppose it's not unusual for him to score below 90, so he seems like a genuine bargain priced player.
Am I on the right track?
I'm thinking the logical replacement choice would be Laird, as Milera might have been taking some of his SC points. Since Milera didn't play mainly in the second half, I thought Laird might have scored more in the second half, to prove my theory, but Laird scored the same (1/2 time 47pts and 2nd half 46 points), hmmm.
Then I'm thinking why is Laird scoring so low this year, 2 scores under 90 for a 95 avg and last year he averaged 108 and the year before 100. He's 25yo, so age is not the problem.
I checked Lairds scoring last year and he has scored under 90 pts 4 times, so I suppose it's not unusual for him to score below 90, so he seems like a genuine bargain priced player.
Am I on the right track?
Wish i could be more definite here, but some idle thoughts: Tiges have what could be called a ridiculous over-supply of small forward types with similar games played all vying for 3 or 4 spots. Butler, Rioli, Castagna, Higgins, Bolton, Baker. interestingly though we have 5 of them in at the same time at the moment. For mine, Baker will keep Butler out on current form, he is much cleaner and better able to rotate thru the mid. Castagna is a bit of a poor kick at goal but his tackling is as good as ever so not sure if he would be dropped before Baker. Bolton has been around for a while now and has been unable to cement a spot when he has got senior games, this could change as he is currently showing more of his creative talent in the seniors. I think five is the limit with these types, we have JR8 to come back in so will probably drop back to 4 smalls. I think Baker may hold his spot over Bolton [as Jack has his creativity] and if he does he should keep it for a chunk of footy.
I could also be completely wrong
I could also be completely wrong
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Wish i could be more definite here, but some idle thoughts: Tiges have what could be called a ridiculous over-supply of small forward types with similar games played all vying for 3 or 4 spots. Butler, Rioli, Castagna, Higgins, Bolton, Baker. interestingly though we have 5 of them in at the same time at the moment. For mine, Baker will keep Butler out on current form, he is much cleaner and better able to rotate thru the mid. Castagna is a bit of a poor kick at goal but his tackling is as good as ever so not sure if he would be dropped before Baker. Bolton has been around for a while now and has been unable to cement a spot when he has got senior games, this could change as he is currently showing more of his creative talent in the seniors. I think five is the limit with these types, we have JR8 to come back in so will probably drop back to 4 smalls. I think Baker may hold his spot over Bolton [as Jack has his creativity] and if he does he should keep it for a chunk of footy.
I could also be completely wrong
I could also be completely wrong
Already used 5 trades and still have 9 rookies on field.
Too much uncertainty on the Richmond rookies JS for me so might try and upgrade Parker & Clark.
Not sure when Cavarra/Corbett types might appear let alone their JS & security , Parker could stall and go backwards.
Happy to wait on Tim Kelly with the Hutchings tag looming , so might take a punt on Caleb Daniel.
As for defence it will be one of Hurn/Laird/Sicily depending on price and BE.
Will then monitor Hately & Hayes the following week with a view of fixing Scott and/or Wagner.
Will then need to hope my onfield rookies can get to $ 350k and allow $ 150k per upgrade (probably more for the mids).
Will then need my 7 bench rookies to make about $ 150k each to afford these upgrades , not confident that will happen with Burgess , Scott/Wagner & Setterfield at the moment but hopefully they take a leaf out of Gibbons book.
That's the plan.
Too much uncertainty on the Richmond rookies JS for me so might try and upgrade Parker & Clark.
Not sure when Cavarra/Corbett types might appear let alone their JS & security , Parker could stall and go backwards.
Happy to wait on Tim Kelly with the Hutchings tag looming , so might take a punt on Caleb Daniel.
As for defence it will be one of Hurn/Laird/Sicily depending on price and BE.
Will then monitor Hately & Hayes the following week with a view of fixing Scott and/or Wagner.
Will then need to hope my onfield rookies can get to $ 350k and allow $ 150k per upgrade (probably more for the mids).
Will then need my 7 bench rookies to make about $ 150k each to afford these upgrades , not confident that will happen with Burgess , Scott/Wagner & Setterfield at the moment but hopefully they take a leaf out of Gibbons book.
That's the plan.
It would be harsh wouldn't it, but yeah considering roles i think Ross is gonna be unlucky. Ellis kinda came in with Houli out, [kinda cos he has played more wing than hb] and has kept his spot with Houli coming back in. He would be the only one i think we might squeeze out besides Ross, but Ellis is completely outside, and in pretty good form. So yeah based on role, i think Ross. There could be some kind of wild card move i guess that has dusty and cotch share onball/fwd resting roles and maybe keep Ross in, but i just don't know as one fwd will already be unlucky with Jack coming in. Very tough break for some young Tigers at selection this week.
Agreed, I've used 3 at the end of round 5. All corrective. I felt bad about making the bottom 2 this weekend but it seems like I've used less than most others on this board going by the poll above. That makes me happy.
Balta - Parker
Gibbons - Stack
Sweet - Obrien
I am holding/have held Brayshaw, Dunkley, Oliver, Gawn, Heeney, Hore, Collins.
Can't believe people are trading their premos. In my opinion that is something to do once you have a completed team or to slingshot at the byes.
Balta - Parker
Gibbons - Stack
Sweet - Obrien
I am holding/have held Brayshaw, Dunkley, Oliver, Gawn, Heeney, Hore, Collins.
Can't believe people are trading their premos. In my opinion that is something to do once you have a completed team or to slingshot at the byes.
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Have used 3 trades. Only have 6 rookies to get off the field (+ Moore, most likely) including Walsh who is scoring like a premo anyway.
Have to get rid of Sheed. Probably a mistake to get him, but he allowed me to bring in Lloyd and get rid of Darling so can't say it's been a complete loss. Potentially Scott > Ross + Sheed > Oliver/Fyfe/Coniglio.
Have to get rid of Sheed. Probably a mistake to get him, but he allowed me to bring in Lloyd and get rid of Darling so can't say it's been a complete loss. Potentially Scott > Ross + Sheed > Oliver/Fyfe/Coniglio.
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It's a double-edged sword with regards to how many trades should one have used up to this point, rightly or wrongly.
One of the major driver behind this is whether you're aiming for highest possible overall ranking or have league's ambitions at the top of your priority. If going for overall, then the primary objective is always to get to a 'completed' team as quickly as practical whereas league players are generally more 'conservative' with their trades in the early part of the season.
Your early season aspiration will determine how aggressive you are with regards to using your trades. With that says, some will be forced into realigning their focus after the early rounds which may see them revert to a more conservative trading philosophy.
Personally, I always start off with the highest overall ranking as my objective and reassess around the MBRs.
One of the major driver behind this is whether you're aiming for highest possible overall ranking or have league's ambitions at the top of your priority. If going for overall, then the primary objective is always to get to a 'completed' team as quickly as practical whereas league players are generally more 'conservative' with their trades in the early part of the season.
Your early season aspiration will determine how aggressive you are with regards to using your trades. With that says, some will be forced into realigning their focus after the early rounds which may see them revert to a more conservative trading philosophy.
Personally, I always start off with the highest overall ranking as my objective and reassess around the MBRs.
