Round 9 - Teams, Trades & Discussion

[Q.]

With the second GCS bye hitting us this week and there being several rookies on the bubble, there's lots of talk about taking a risk and doing a double downgrade this week.

The double downgrade is probably more applicable to those going for a league title as you can afford to drop a few points and maybe scrape in for a win.

I noticed many coaches from my four leagues traded in one of either Swan or Mundy for Round 8, but with Swan's price set to drop further, I think he will be an even more popular inclusion this week or next. Ablett is the other player who coaches will be trying to find the cash for after his bye.

[OnSong]

Trying my best to do a non-trade week. Should have 22 on the park and my overall points standing is ok.
If I was trading, Mundy appears to be the next logical step in the midfield.

[White Line Fever]

Jobe Watson out for 2-3 weeks.

oh yay

[wycbloods]

I am thinking about doing the double downgrade this week with the view of picking up GAJ and another Premium Defender the following week. Not sure as to i will go that way or get the defender this week and GAJ the following week.

After that i should have close to my side so will sit on my remaining trades for a while, all things going well.

[Hondo]

I lose Watson so now have an easy path to Selwood which was looking difficult after getting Mundy last week

Ablett always kills Adelaide so I wonder how much we can read into the 198? He sure is tempting.

[Q.]

Little article I've knocked up (all while I have two others I'm yet to start - and they have deadlines!).

BUBBLE BOYS

Trade season is in full swing now and with a number of rookies about to rise sharply in price, selecting those who'll play out most of the year will be vital.

CAM PEDERSON (BE -101): A ridiculous break-even that have tempted many to trade him in so far and may tempt more if he is selected again. Even if he scores only half of his current average in his next game, he will rise by almost $50K. The massive downside (and buyer beware) is that his job security seems very low and with the Roos posting a couple of wins recently, he may struggle to crack the senior side.

ISAAC SMITH (BE -89): Will be a very popular trade this week with his price set to skyrocket and his MPP eligibility providing coaches with flexibility within their team. The perception is that his job security will see him play several more games, however, I personally am getting Kayler-Thomson flashbacks. The Hawks need ruckmen and key defenders, but how badly do they need an outside runner with loopy kicks?

TOM LYNCH (BE -84): Won't be looked at this week because of the GCS bye, but will be a popular inclusion next week if he is selected. I haven't seen him in action, but with 19 marks and 4 goals from his two games, he could find a regular spot in the GCS forward setup. Small downside is his price tag - $138K is a little more than the other forwards on offer.

MATTHEW WATSON (BE -59): Hasn't played since Round 3 (vs Collingwood), but the consensus is he will play a few more games this year. KPP defenders tend to be low scorers, so I think that there are better options for a defensive downgrade this week and next week.

PAUL PUOPOLO (BE -57): Was on everyone's watchlist during the pre-season campaign, but we all had to wait until Round 7 to see him in action during season proper. Many have already traded him in on the back his strong showing in the NAB, but a leg injury suffered during Sunday's game may see him rested this week. There are some question marks over his JS, and if he sits out this week I wonder if he'll come back via the reserves.

MICHAEL HIBBERD (BE -55): Another who impressed during the NAB Cup and found his way into many teams at Round 1 lockout because of this. Hasn't looked like cementing a spot in Essendon's line-up, but a late withdrawal from Henry Slattery saw Hibberd get a surprise second game. Has MPP eligibility, which may or may not outweigh his lack of job security.

ARRYN SIPOSS (BE -45): I really like the look of this kid, has a good set of hands and looks composed in front of the big sticks. With St Kilda's season all but over, he will be given every opportunity to find his feet at the highest level. My pick of the week.

STEVEN MAY (BE -44): Haven't seen much of him, but I would think Lynch is higher in pecking order of GCS-bubble-boy-rookie-forwards.

SIMON PHILLIPS (BE -7): Gutsy player and Port need a bit of guts. Was sub in his first game, hence a low 2-game average. I think he can get himself a regular spot in Port's senior side, but his scoring potential is a little unknown and so won't be a popular pick.

BRYCE RETZLAFF (BE -3): Didn't do much in his first two games. With Jono Brown due back and McCauley waiting in the wings he'll probably find himself back in the reserves sooner rather than later.

NATHAN GORDON (BE -3): Has played the last two games, but I haven't got a good look at him. Wasn't in many coaching calculations prior to Round 1, so with an unknown JS and scoring potential he won't be a popular pick.

[White Line Fever]

Good stuff Q

My supercoach dreams are crashing down.
Sh1t score, Watson out too many GCS players this week.
I take it too serious as I'm genuinely really p1ssed off haha

[Q.]

Two others to watch this week are Ben Jacobs (PTA) and Luke Parker (SYD) as both are touted as good downgrade prospects and played their first game last week.

[Rik E Boy]

I'm not so sure about the Isaac Smith call. Roughead went pretty well as a Ruckman against St Kilda and if they decide against Bailey or Renouf (who I don't think is fit anyway) they could plump with old squarebonce in the midfield. I reckon if they do this they'll make Buddy the one out forward and go a bit smaller up front. It seemed to work well last week albiet against weaker opposition cos the Saints are a rabble.

Still, I reckon the Hawks will persist with the smalls up front thus increasing Smith's JS.

regards,

REB

[Johno6]

what is Savage worth from the hawks if anyone knows off the top of their noggen?

[Q.]

what is Savage worth from the hawks if anyone knows off the top of their noggen?

$264K

[Aerie]

Would like to get Fisher (or another premium defender) and Ablett in my side over the next fortnight. Which will mean also getting a couple of cheapies and losing 4 of Otten/Swallow/Harris/Heppell/Matera/Trengrove/Tapscott/Duigan/Lower/Smith/Stanley etc.

Burning up lots of trades trying to get some bloody wins! Struggling this season!

[cossi11]

Cossi's Carnts will be using his cash cows to inject some new flesh over the next few weeks...

[Groover]

Decided on a couple trades this week
Grimes ----> Jacobs
Harris ----> Mundy

[OnSong]

what is Savage worth from the hawks if anyone knows off the top of their noggen?

$264K

I traded him out last week for Hartlett when I saw he was starting as a sub. Ack!
Mind you, Hartlett is no spud.

[Q.]

what is Savage worth from the hawks if anyone knows off the top of their noggen?

$264K

I traded him out last week for Hartlett when I saw he was starting as a sub. Ack!
Mind you, Hartlett is no spud.

Eep.

I traded out Libba a couple of weeks ago so I could get Chappy. Chappy's done SFA since and LIbba carved up on the weekend

[Media Park]

I'm making a big call by bringing in Isaac Smith for one of my benchie rucks, and Brad Sewell in for Harley Bennell (no idea where he is now).

Next week I will be removing Cox to upgrade to a premium forward.

[Q.]

I'm making a big call by bringing in Isaac Smith for one of my benchie rucks, and Brad Sewell in for Harley Bennell (no idea where he is now).

Next week I will be removing Cox to upgrade to a premium forward.

Isaac Smith is a MID/FWD.

[nuggety goodness]

I'm lookin at Swallow to Smith to milk that cow... I think he is a better option than harris and libba and conca have more to come...

The other trade I may sit on this week... I was gonna shift pavlich to the mids for smith and put conca on the pine and bring darling on but then saw Stevie J with a band aid... What's the go there?!?

[Sorry Dude]

I am looking at trading up to Shaw. H from Goddard. B. I don't think that Bredan is going to lift anytime soon and I don't like dropping consistent money from a "premium"!