Strategy Round 8: Trades
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Wanting to upgrade D Smith but with limited cash.
Pondering McInerney out and some rookie yet to be decided in.
Then using cash to turn D Smith into a better midfielder with one of following under consideration.
Telly. Wanted him a couple of weeks ago but fell a few k short. On the plus side is back home and that makes big difference to him and the Eagles play better at home. BUT worried about Shuey coming back and Telly getting less action.
Gaff. Had him originally but traded him out when WC went to Qld where Gaff had a lousy record. So Gaff goes okay in Qld and makes his previous record a lie. Loves Optus. Yes????
A Brayshaw. Coming good. But only since Fyfe has not played or had that silly game when he played as a forward. I can have him as a fwd which is a plus. But does the honeymoon end when Fyfe is back.
J Viney. Never thought Viney as SC relevant with too many other more reliable players in front of him. Has shown he can get good scores but has some dog games as well.
Or if I trade out M King and bring in say Frederick I can afford the following. Downside is I have no Fwd bench cover so risk a doughnut if Frederick is dropped.
Bont. Not lived up to expectations. Only one big score to date and there are some other Dogs coming back from injury. Could be a death of a thousand cuts.
L Parker. Never been a fan but apart from one dud score has done the job at the Swans. Can he keep it going? Kennedy out for another 5 weeks probably helps.
Any thoughts appreciated as this is doing my head in.
Pondering McInerney out and some rookie yet to be decided in.
Then using cash to turn D Smith into a better midfielder with one of following under consideration.
Telly. Wanted him a couple of weeks ago but fell a few k short. On the plus side is back home and that makes big difference to him and the Eagles play better at home. BUT worried about Shuey coming back and Telly getting less action.
Gaff. Had him originally but traded him out when WC went to Qld where Gaff had a lousy record. So Gaff goes okay in Qld and makes his previous record a lie. Loves Optus. Yes????
A Brayshaw. Coming good. But only since Fyfe has not played or had that silly game when he played as a forward. I can have him as a fwd which is a plus. But does the honeymoon end when Fyfe is back.
J Viney. Never thought Viney as SC relevant with too many other more reliable players in front of him. Has shown he can get good scores but has some dog games as well.
Or if I trade out M King and bring in say Frederick I can afford the following. Downside is I have no Fwd bench cover so risk a doughnut if Frederick is dropped.
Bont. Not lived up to expectations. Only one big score to date and there are some other Dogs coming back from injury. Could be a death of a thousand cuts.
L Parker. Never been a fan but apart from one dud score has done the job at the Swans. Can he keep it going? Kennedy out for another 5 weeks probably helps.
Any thoughts appreciated as this is doing my head in.
Hoping Draper gets named this week so I can just plonk him at R2 for the bye rounds. If not I will bring in English as point of difference against all those Gawn owners and chase the top scores over the bye rounds (Rounds 10+11 in particular). Probably be best of 18 as usual so I'll aim for value in dropped premos (Mainly the 1 injury score week fallen priced).
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Can't see Draper getting a run this week unfortunately. He's only played 2 x 1/2s in scratch matches across the last two weekends, his first hitouts in his comeback. The talk is he's been very good as well, but just cannot seem them rushing him, particularly with Bellchambers still there and presumably refreshed after being managed/dropped/injured, whichever spin you want to put on it, if they were to drop Phillips.
I've been following Draper and his recovery from his knee pretty closely the last couple of years as I have him in two keeper leagues, he was so close to debuting before that knee injury (likely would've debuted the following week as that was when Bellchambers went down). But yeah, I just cannot see them rushing him. Hopefully we maybe get a glimpse later in the season, but then that ruins him as a SC rookie next year...
I've been following Draper and his recovery from his knee pretty closely the last couple of years as I have him in two keeper leagues, he was so close to debuting before that knee injury (likely would've debuted the following week as that was when Bellchambers went down). But yeah, I just cannot see them rushing him. Hopefully we maybe get a glimpse later in the season, but then that ruins him as a SC rookie next year...
My suggestion would be not to trade him. He has looked horrible at times recently but still seems to be able to salvage a 70 - I seem to recall he has a habit of this, popping up in junk time and/or accumulating pressure acts that we don’t really “see” in the stats. Someone posted that he had c. 65 in a recent match - I would have thought that’s a big number for any kind of act, and he seems to still be getting CBAs. Still has a game in hand vs almost every other player, and is M-F, so could be used as a M9/F7 if all goes well for you. DPP can also be handy in its own right through the byes (getting players in the right configuration to maximize numbers on field).
If you’re sure you want to trade, I’d say Bont, the Eagles and Parker are the best options above. Brayshaw seems highly unlikely to keep it up in my view, and Viney may not even be an upgrade if he and Smith revert to prior form. Cigs and Yeo also worth considering.
If you are prepared to wait a couple of weeks to get more info, some of your trade in options may then be past their bye, and there are likely to be cheaper and/or better value mids coming through (maybe Duncan, Selwood, Titch, even some of the names you mention like Gaff).
I assume you already have B Smith, otherwise definitely get him!
If you’re sure you want to trade, I’d say Bont, the Eagles and Parker are the best options above. Brayshaw seems highly unlikely to keep it up in my view, and Viney may not even be an upgrade if he and Smith revert to prior form. Cigs and Yeo also worth considering.
If you are prepared to wait a couple of weeks to get more info, some of your trade in options may then be past their bye, and there are likely to be cheaper and/or better value mids coming through (maybe Duncan, Selwood, Titch, even some of the names you mention like Gaff).
I assume you already have B Smith, otherwise definitely get him!
Potentially with the recent announcement of the upcoming fixture and byes, having already burnt 15 trades I might sit on where I'm at for this week.
The plan was to get Whitfiled this week, but due to lack of cash, cant get him in with out burning Neale, so might just dit for now and re-assess in a week or so.
Could go Noble to McPherson and Taylor to Whitfield, Taylor is ready to go, but could cause issues for Rd 11.
No rookies are screaming pick me, aside from Simpson (whom I did not get).
Dunno
The plan was to get Whitfiled this week, but due to lack of cash, cant get him in with out burning Neale, so might just dit for now and re-assess in a week or so.
Could go Noble to McPherson and Taylor to Whitfield, Taylor is ready to go, but could cause issues for Rd 11.
No rookies are screaming pick me, aside from Simpson (whom I did not get).
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What are peoples thoughts on Mayes vs Simpson as trade targets this week?
I was pretty set on Mayes but the extra 30k taking Simpson could come in handy, just wasn't super hot on his game last week. I'll need to play whichever of the two on ground for a little while, I do like that Mayes has put up an ~80 season before.
I was pretty set on Mayes but the extra 30k taking Simpson could come in handy, just wasn't super hot on his game last week. I'll need to play whichever of the two on ground for a little while, I do like that Mayes has put up an ~80 season before.
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In the mix: Who's pushing for selection in round eight?
JULY 21, 2020
WHO IS a chance to play in round eight?
In this week's In the Mix, brought to you by the Toyota WorkHorse Range, we find the players who are giving their selectors plenty of food for thought.
Who's going out, who's sore, who is under the pump? Our reporters attempt to pick all the R8 ins. Check it out.
The Crows went down against St Kilda on Monday night but put in a competitive effort, so it will be interesting to see the changes coach Matthew Nicks makes for this week's clash with Essendon. Bryce Gibbs, Elliot Himmelberg, Ben Davis and Kieran Strachan were named as emergencies so are getting closer, while young defenders Josh Worrell and Jordan Butts impressed in last week's scratch match, so have put their hands up for selection. Billy Frampton, who was dropped last week, and Lachie Murphy will also be considered against the Bombers.
Verdict: Nicks spoke about potentially adding another ruckman to support Reilly O'Brien, so Strachan is a chance, while Darcy Fogarty could also return from his shoulder injury. - Callum Twomey
Not a lot to discuss with the Lions after an excellent all-around team performance against Greater Western Sydney. Half-back Callum Ah Chee has been slow to find his feet since moving from Gold Coast but should retain his spot. Noah Answerth and Alex Witherden are knocking the door down if a change is to be made.
Verdict: No injuries and good form equals no changes. - Michael Whiting
It's good news on the injury front, with Paddy Dow (knee) making it through a scratch match unscathed over the weekend. However, Jack Silvagni (knee) was injured while returning from a rib problem and is expected to miss the next fortnight. Dow will join a queue featuring Zac Fisher in attempting to earn a recall for this weekend's bout with North Melbourne. The Blues were impressive in Sunday's narrow defeat to the Power, making it hard to find omissions. David Cuningham and Matthew Kennedy were quiet, but both deserve to be persisted with, having been trialled in the midfield in recent weeks. Fisher appears to be next in line for a place in the side, but remains behind Sam Walsh and Jack Newnes for a spot on the wing. Rookie forward Josh Honey is the bolter after a strong couple of weeks on the track, but David Teague might reward the team that ran Port Adelaide close.
Verdict: No change, with the Blues to stick fat for a winnable clash with the Kangaroos. - Riley Beveridge
An injury to Jordan De Goey (finger) gives Collingwood a number of options. Mason Cox was a late withdrawal last Thursday night and could fill the void, should Nathan Buckley elect to go tall against a West Coast backline that has struggled against height. Darcy Cameron also provides another key-position option in attack. Josh Thomas, who was the carry-over emergency last week, has also impressed in a series of recent scratch matches and would be the smaller choice against the Eagles at Optus Stadium. Buckley could hedge his bets and pick one of each, should Atu Bosenavulagi make way after winning just three disposals on the weekend. Matt Scharenberg (ribs) and Ben Reid (calf) will also push their case for recalls, having both spent time on the sidelines due to injury.
Verdict: Two changes, with Cox and Thomas replacing De Goey and Bosenavulagi. - Riley Beveridge
After a disappointing performance against the Western Bulldogs last week it is hard to see the Bombers going in with the same line-up against the Crows this Sunday. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is a chance to come in for the injured Cale Hooker (calf) as is Aaron Francis, while they could bring in James Stewart and play him forward. Irving Mosquito is getting close to a debut, while Tom Cutler returned in a scratch match last week from a calf injury and performed well on a wing. Matt Guelfi is another itching for a call-up to the senior side, while Martin Gleeson was managed last week.
Verdict: First-gamer Ned Cahill was solid last week but could be squeezed out if the Bombers opt for Cutler’s run. Gleeson, Francis and Zerk-Thatcher seem likely to fight it out to replace Hooker. - Callum Twomey
There were no injury concerns out of the disappointing Western Derby loss, but coach Justin Longmuir may look to make some changes at match committee for next Monday night's clash with Geelong. Reece Conca (hamstring) is expected to return, while Brandon Matera, Connor Blakely, Tobe Watson and Lloyd Meek were emergencies against the Eagles and are next in line. Travis Colyer, Lachie Schultz and Bailey Banfield may be feeling the heat after quiet performances.
Verdict: Conca to return for Banfield. - Chris Correia
The Cats' midfield was exposed last week when Joel Selwood (hamstring) and Jordan Clark (shoulder) went down with injuries mid-game. It makes the call to bring back Mitch Duncan an easy one, while Charlie Constable will be at the front of the queue for Selwood's vacant inside midfield role unless they turn to James Parsons. The return of Tom Stewart will make for a logjam of defenders and veteran Harry Taylor will be needed to contend with Rory Lobb and Matt Taberner. It could force Jed Bews to be the unlucky one. While Francis Evans was an emergency last week, Lachie Fogarty and potential debutant Brad Close are in the frame for Gary Ablett's position with the champion back in Victoria.
Verdict: Duncan, Stewart, and Constable in for Clark, Bews and Selwood. Flip a coin on Fogarty or Close for Ablett's spot. - Mitch Cleary
Back at home after three matches on the road, the Suns are fresh off a win against Sydney as they prepare for a short turnaround to take on the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. Small forward Darcy Macpherson (10 disposals and a goal) has battled for a few weeks, while recalled Wil Powell (four touches) did well in his one-on-one contests but could not get involved with ball in his new role in defence. Sean Lemmens and Brayden Fiorini would be right in the hunt for a call-up.
Verdict: Hard to change a winning team, but Macpherson is struggling and could benefit from missing a week and freshening up. Lemmens deserves a chance at his expense. - Michael Whiting
Brilliant forward Toby Greene is expected to be available for the Giants' Friday night clash with Richmond in the Grand Final rematch. Greene missed last week's loss to Brisbane with a shin injury. Daniel Lloyd was managed last week after suffering concussion the previous game so should also be available to take on the Tigers if he can regain his place in the star-studded Giants line-up. Jackson Hately and Matt Buntine are also pushing for call-ups, but the Giants have a largely settled side – they just need to get going after back-to-back losses.
Verdict: Greene comes in for Bobby Hill who was quiet last week, while the Giants will weigh up whether to bring back Lloyd, potentially for Zac Langdon. - Callum Twomey
In the mix: Who's pushing for selection in round eight?
JULY 21, 2020
WHO IS a chance to play in round eight?
In this week's In the Mix, brought to you by the Toyota WorkHorse Range, we find the players who are giving their selectors plenty of food for thought.
Who's going out, who's sore, who is under the pump? Our reporters attempt to pick all the R8 ins. Check it out.
The Crows went down against St Kilda on Monday night but put in a competitive effort, so it will be interesting to see the changes coach Matthew Nicks makes for this week's clash with Essendon. Bryce Gibbs, Elliot Himmelberg, Ben Davis and Kieran Strachan were named as emergencies so are getting closer, while young defenders Josh Worrell and Jordan Butts impressed in last week's scratch match, so have put their hands up for selection. Billy Frampton, who was dropped last week, and Lachie Murphy will also be considered against the Bombers.
Verdict: Nicks spoke about potentially adding another ruckman to support Reilly O'Brien, so Strachan is a chance, while Darcy Fogarty could also return from his shoulder injury. - Callum Twomey
Not a lot to discuss with the Lions after an excellent all-around team performance against Greater Western Sydney. Half-back Callum Ah Chee has been slow to find his feet since moving from Gold Coast but should retain his spot. Noah Answerth and Alex Witherden are knocking the door down if a change is to be made.
Verdict: No injuries and good form equals no changes. - Michael Whiting
It's good news on the injury front, with Paddy Dow (knee) making it through a scratch match unscathed over the weekend. However, Jack Silvagni (knee) was injured while returning from a rib problem and is expected to miss the next fortnight. Dow will join a queue featuring Zac Fisher in attempting to earn a recall for this weekend's bout with North Melbourne. The Blues were impressive in Sunday's narrow defeat to the Power, making it hard to find omissions. David Cuningham and Matthew Kennedy were quiet, but both deserve to be persisted with, having been trialled in the midfield in recent weeks. Fisher appears to be next in line for a place in the side, but remains behind Sam Walsh and Jack Newnes for a spot on the wing. Rookie forward Josh Honey is the bolter after a strong couple of weeks on the track, but David Teague might reward the team that ran Port Adelaide close.
Verdict: No change, with the Blues to stick fat for a winnable clash with the Kangaroos. - Riley Beveridge
An injury to Jordan De Goey (finger) gives Collingwood a number of options. Mason Cox was a late withdrawal last Thursday night and could fill the void, should Nathan Buckley elect to go tall against a West Coast backline that has struggled against height. Darcy Cameron also provides another key-position option in attack. Josh Thomas, who was the carry-over emergency last week, has also impressed in a series of recent scratch matches and would be the smaller choice against the Eagles at Optus Stadium. Buckley could hedge his bets and pick one of each, should Atu Bosenavulagi make way after winning just three disposals on the weekend. Matt Scharenberg (ribs) and Ben Reid (calf) will also push their case for recalls, having both spent time on the sidelines due to injury.
Verdict: Two changes, with Cox and Thomas replacing De Goey and Bosenavulagi. - Riley Beveridge
After a disappointing performance against the Western Bulldogs last week it is hard to see the Bombers going in with the same line-up against the Crows this Sunday. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is a chance to come in for the injured Cale Hooker (calf) as is Aaron Francis, while they could bring in James Stewart and play him forward. Irving Mosquito is getting close to a debut, while Tom Cutler returned in a scratch match last week from a calf injury and performed well on a wing. Matt Guelfi is another itching for a call-up to the senior side, while Martin Gleeson was managed last week.
Verdict: First-gamer Ned Cahill was solid last week but could be squeezed out if the Bombers opt for Cutler’s run. Gleeson, Francis and Zerk-Thatcher seem likely to fight it out to replace Hooker. - Callum Twomey
There were no injury concerns out of the disappointing Western Derby loss, but coach Justin Longmuir may look to make some changes at match committee for next Monday night's clash with Geelong. Reece Conca (hamstring) is expected to return, while Brandon Matera, Connor Blakely, Tobe Watson and Lloyd Meek were emergencies against the Eagles and are next in line. Travis Colyer, Lachie Schultz and Bailey Banfield may be feeling the heat after quiet performances.
Verdict: Conca to return for Banfield. - Chris Correia
The Cats' midfield was exposed last week when Joel Selwood (hamstring) and Jordan Clark (shoulder) went down with injuries mid-game. It makes the call to bring back Mitch Duncan an easy one, while Charlie Constable will be at the front of the queue for Selwood's vacant inside midfield role unless they turn to James Parsons. The return of Tom Stewart will make for a logjam of defenders and veteran Harry Taylor will be needed to contend with Rory Lobb and Matt Taberner. It could force Jed Bews to be the unlucky one. While Francis Evans was an emergency last week, Lachie Fogarty and potential debutant Brad Close are in the frame for Gary Ablett's position with the champion back in Victoria.
Verdict: Duncan, Stewart, and Constable in for Clark, Bews and Selwood. Flip a coin on Fogarty or Close for Ablett's spot. - Mitch Cleary
Back at home after three matches on the road, the Suns are fresh off a win against Sydney as they prepare for a short turnaround to take on the Western Bulldogs on Thursday night. Small forward Darcy Macpherson (10 disposals and a goal) has battled for a few weeks, while recalled Wil Powell (four touches) did well in his one-on-one contests but could not get involved with ball in his new role in defence. Sean Lemmens and Brayden Fiorini would be right in the hunt for a call-up.
Verdict: Hard to change a winning team, but Macpherson is struggling and could benefit from missing a week and freshening up. Lemmens deserves a chance at his expense. - Michael Whiting
Brilliant forward Toby Greene is expected to be available for the Giants' Friday night clash with Richmond in the Grand Final rematch. Greene missed last week's loss to Brisbane with a shin injury. Daniel Lloyd was managed last week after suffering concussion the previous game so should also be available to take on the Tigers if he can regain his place in the star-studded Giants line-up. Jackson Hately and Matt Buntine are also pushing for call-ups, but the Giants have a largely settled side – they just need to get going after back-to-back losses.
Verdict: Greene comes in for Bobby Hill who was quiet last week, while the Giants will weigh up whether to bring back Lloyd, potentially for Zac Langdon. - Callum Twomey
Another week, more big selection calls to make. Jarman Impey (knee) – one of the most influential players on the Hawks' list – played his second scratch match at the weekend and this time without restrictions. Do they bring him back to play Sydney or wait another week? Jack Scrimshaw (ankle) was close to returning on Sunday and should come in this week. On the flipside, Tim O'Brien (ankle) will be out for at least this week and possibly longer, so they have a decision to make on their forward structure. Sending one of the defenders into attack seems reasonable, since Jon Patton (hamstring) remains out. Jon Ceglar (toe) or Ben McEvoy might be options, too. Two-gamer Josh Morris might be vulnerable. Potential high-profile axings could be Tom Scully or captain Ben Stratton. Youngsters Harry Jones, Dylan Moore and Finn Maginness are contenders to come in.
Verdict: Ceglar (if fit), Scrimshaw and Impey in; O'Brien, Scully and Harry Morrison (who is stiff). - Marc McGowan
The Demons have a decision to make on fit-again key forward Tom McDonald, who missed Sunday's win with an eye injury. Second-gamer Luke Jackson impressed in McDonald's absence, with the forward line functioning well and him spelling Max Gawn in the ruck. Could McDonald play on the wing instead? Adam Tomlinson, Nathan Jones, Joel Smith, Alex Neal-Bullen, Trent Rivers and Jayden Hunt are other recall candidates but there aren't many vulnerable players. The upcoming compressed fixture might be a factor but possibly not until next week. Neville Jetta and Jay Lockhart will be needed for Brisbane's fleet of smalls. Jake Melksham isn't in 2018 form but is playing a role up forward and at the end of the midfield rotation, while Angus Brayshaw and Aaron vandenBerg are contributing despite some untidy ball use.
Verdict: Unchanged. - Marc McGowan
Skipper Jack Ziebell (hamstring) faces a month on the sidelines in another crippling blow for the Roos, who have the longest injury list in the AFL. Kyron Hayden (concussion) would appear doubtful after his heavy collision. Could the Roos pull the trigger on Ben Brown's sidekick Nick Larkey (foot), or any of Luke Davies-Uniacke (groin), Kayne Turner (foot) and Majak Daw? Cameron Zurhaar (calf) is a certain inclusion if he's fit after being a late withdrawal, as is Jed Anderson (quad), while Paul Ahern (hamstring) also needs to prove his fitness. Late inclusion Ben McKay deserves to stay in but could Mason Wood's spot again be under threat? Aiden Bonar and Bailey Scott are yet to establish themselves as senior regulars.
Verdict: Zurhaar, Anderson and Daw for Ziebell, Hayden and Wood. - Marc McGowan
A trio of key players, including Connor Rozee (heel), Ryan Burton (quad) and Steven Motlop (ankle), were injured in Sunday's win over Carlton. Rozee will have a fitness test later this week, but Burton and Motlop will certainly miss. Scott Lycett has PCL damage to his knee and could miss up to a fortnight. The positive signs displayed by his young replacement Peter Ladhams will allow Ken Hinkley the time to be patient with his experienced ruckman's return. Tom Rockliff and Riley Bonner remain on the outer, but could earn recalls given the club's injury list. Cam Sutcliffe could also put himself in the frame for selection, having missed last week due to a hamstring strain. Young forward Mitch Georgiades is also awaiting a return to action, having failed to reappear for the senior side after injuring his calf during the shutdown period.
Verdict: Rockliff and Bonner to earn recalls, with Burton and Motlop forced out due to injury. - Riley Beveridge
The Tigers will be forced into at least one change with Josh Caddy suffering a hamstring injury against the Roos last week. Trent Cotchin will be given another week to recover from his hamstring injury, but David Astbury is ready to return following knee surgery last month. The premiership defender's inclusion will put Noah Balta at risk of losing his spot. Kamdyn McIntosh only had three kicks last week, but his five tackles will please the coaching staff. Jack Ross and Sydney Stack are likely to be fighting for Caddy's vacant spot, but don't discount Pat Naish or a debut for Riley Collier-Dawkins.
Verdict: Astbury replaces Balta, while Ross comes in for Caddy. - Ben Sutton
Much of the selection quandary will again centre on whether the Saints go with two rucks and keep Paddy Ryder in the side. Josh Battle (concussion/cheekbone) will be assessed this week and, given the five-day break, is more unlikely than likely. Debutant Ryan Byrnes was quiet, while the Saints may consider skipper Jarryn Geary for a rest. Unsighted in 2020, Jack Sinclair was best on ground for a half in a scratch match before he was rested as the travelling emergency for Adelaide. Jonathon Marsh will be in the frame after he was dropped, while Jack Bytel, Shane Savage and Nick Hind were close last week.
Verdict: Ryder would almost certainly keep his spot if Battle – who has previously been used as the second ruck – is ruled out. Expect Sinclair or Marsh to be next in. - Mitch Cleary
Help is on the way. Sam Reid and Lewis Melican are available to return from respective injuries to potentially bolster the Swans against Hawthorn on Saturday. However, they have three fresh concerns with Colin O'Riordan (hip), George Hewett (back) and Will Hayward (knee). Not knowing how those three will come up makes it hard to predict what Sydney will do. It might spare some teammates from the axe, too. Chad Warner and even Nick Blakey, who hasn't kicked a goal in the past month and has three single-digit-possession games in that time, must be feeling the heat. Recruits Sam Gray and Lewis Taylor will be in the selection frame, as could Justin McInerney and Zac Foot.
Verdict: Reid and Taylor in but Hewett and Warner out (depending on O'Riordan and Hayward proving their fitness and Hewett not). - Marc McGowan
Captain Luke Shuey is a lock to return after the Eagles were extra cautious with his return from a hamstring injury last week. Initially named and then withdrawn, expect Shuey to take Brayden Ainsworth's spot. Jarrod Cameron again had little impact and had the lowest time on ground of any Eagle in the Derby win, but given Jamaine Jones is still working back from a hamstring, expect the Eagles to give Cameron his third consecutive game. Jarrod Brander is fit and available after his hip complaint, but may find it tough to get his spot back. Lewis Jetta is another outside the 22 who can't be forgotten.
Verdict: Shuey in for Ainsworth. - Mitch Cleary
Tough midfielder Callum Porter will make his debut this week as the Dogs look to add some inside grunt against the Suns. Sam Lloyd kicked a goal in last week's scratch match and could return after missing some time with a collarbone injury. Bailey Dale is down on form and has managed just four goals from six matches this year, after kicking 20 goals in a six-week span towards the end of last year.
Verdict: Lloyd and Porter come in for Dale and Lachie Young. - Jourdan Canil
I’d want to be very sure Mayes will get a run of games before trading him in. He was looking certain to be delisted before even playing a game for Port about a week ago, if they’d wanted him in the side he would’ve been given a chance before this. He had a promising start as a medium forward and as a winger in a very poor lions side but I don’t think he really added much to his game, just like Aish. Got moved to half back for a while but that didn’t really suit him due to the lack of a defensive side to his game. Lions fans who know more than me said despite his talent Sam has some pretty severe confidence issues.
Definitely worth waiting a week unless you’re desperate.
Definitely worth waiting a week unless you’re desperate.
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Second thoughts, really don't like any of the mid eligible rookies this week so have opened up my D/F link instead by moving Brander forward.
Brander and S Hill probably either stay in or are last upgraded as I can see in this compromised season the value of S Hill and maybe even Brander should he come back as M/D 6-7.
Hayden & Taylor to Zorko ans McPherson.
Brander and S Hill probably either stay in or are last upgraded as I can see in this compromised season the value of S Hill and maybe even Brander should he come back as M/D 6-7.
Hayden & Taylor to Zorko ans McPherson.
Started the season with a Ruck line of Grundy & Goldy with Cameron R/F and Xerri R/F.
My thought process was that if either Goldy of Grundy missed then Cameron or Xerri would be likely to play.
Round 4 I traded Grundy(712K) out for Pittonet (236K) (allowed me to bring in Macrae and Ridley the following week. I think I would call that a win but its not clear cut.
This week I am trading Pittonet out for 403K for Grundy 678K. I think having Xerri and Cameron a back up might be worth it over the coming weeks.
My thought process was that if either Goldy of Grundy missed then Cameron or Xerri would be likely to play.
Round 4 I traded Grundy(712K) out for Pittonet (236K) (allowed me to bring in Macrae and Ridley the following week. I think I would call that a win but its not clear cut.
This week I am trading Pittonet out for 403K for Grundy 678K. I think having Xerri and Cameron a back up might be worth it over the coming weeks.
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Interesting... I agree they'll probably wait, but with a battered Adelaide, may not be a bad time? Although, do you really want to be the first team to lose to Adelaide?!
Interesting... I agree they'll probably wait, but with a battered Adelaide, may not be a bad time? Although, do you really want to be the first team to lose to Adelaide?!