H.sun supercoach

[DOG GOD]

Hey Woofers, I have set up a supercoach league for anyone interested to join.

league code is 774064

[DOG GOD]

So far myself and my bro (a dogs fan and reader of WOOF) have joined.

[The Coon Dog]

Thanks DG, happy to go again (although I'm giving Dream Team the flick) along with TCP.

Link: http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/

[DOG GOD]

Cool TCD oh and thanks for putting in the link :) i knew i forgot something.

[stefoid]

Ward, Murphy and Cooney appear good value.

[LostDoggy]

Thanks DG, nice work. I am keen to improve on my performance from last year. :)

[Mofra]

I'm in. Prepare for battle.

[DOG GOD]

many many sleepless nights ahead :)

[OLD SCRAGGer]

I'm in, but I'm screwed if Doggies have BAD year:)

[DOG GOD]

I'm in, but I'm screwed if Doggies have BAD year:)

Thats why i think with my head and not my heart :)

[The Coon Dog]

Just looking at the new features:

a) Partial Lock Outs For Selected Rounds - avoids the chaos that usually accompanies round 1, when a game commences on a Thursday night & teams are only selected on a Thursday night. Also applies for the split rounds.

b) New Team Editing Function - say if you have a player who could be selected for 2 positions (a defender you select but is also able to be selected as a forward), they will now be able to be switched around (from defence to forward) with a simple substitution. Allows greater flexibility when an injury occurs. No longer need to make a trade.

c) An iPhone app.

[DOG GOD]

Just looking at the new features:

a) Partial Lock Outs For Selected Rounds - avoids the chaos that usually accompanies round 1, when a game commences on a Thursday night & teams are only selected on a Thursday night. Also applies for the split rounds.

b) New Team Editing Function - say if you have a player who could be selected for 2 positions (a defender you select but is also able to be selected as a forward), they will now be able to be switched around (from defence to forward) with a simple substitution. Allows greater flexibility when an injury occurs. No longer need to make a trade.

c) An iPhone app.

This is a VERY interesting one.

[The Coon Dog]

This is a VERY interesting one.

Makes those players much more valuable, like a cricket all rounder. I'll bet they're priced accordingly too.

[DOG GOD]

4 spots left

[LostDoggy]

4 spots left

DoggedTriers is in, happy to hold up the ladder for you blokes

[DOG GOD]

3 left

[stefoid]

Everitt also cheap if he manages to string a few games together at the start of the season

[wb_age]

I'm in.

[comrade]

I've got Ward and Everitt as starters, with Roughy and Rose on the bench.

[BulldogBelle]

Okay, I am in also, took the last spot. :)

[Go_Dogs]

Anyone like to offer their thoughts on Gilbee and Harbrow as SC players this year? I'm quite interested in grabbing one of them as I feel both can go better than their 2009 averages around the 85 mark.

At the moment I have Cooney, Griffen and Murphy in my side.

[chef]

I'm in and organised(first time:o). I seem to have quite a strong Bulldog flavour for some reason, with Lake, Harbrow, Cooney, Ward, Higgins and Gia in the starting 18, Everitt on the bench and Rose, Moles and Wood as emergencies:eek:.

[DOG GOD]

Anyone like to offer their thoughts on Gilbee and Harbrow as SC players this year? I'm quite interested in grabbing one of them as I feel both can go better than their 2009 averages around the 85 mark.

At the moment I have Cooney, Griffen and Murphy in my side.

Hey Griff, ive had gilbee the last 2-3 years and on occasions he has burnt me with low scores when he has been tagged. Im thinking of him again as i think he could be in for a big year.

Murph could be a steal at his price.

[comrade]

Forgot to mention, I have Murph as well.

[DOG GOD]

Thanks to all who have joined the league....Let the "mind" games begin :)

[LostDoggy]

I'm in.....don't know how it works tried it last year and failed ...ran just about last,

[LostDoggy]

Just looking at the new features:
c) An iPhone app.

Have you got this yet TCD? Im assuming its not out til season starts I cant find it..

Also what are peoples thoughts on dogs players in SC this year? Im just trying to pencil in the Callan Ward of 2010..Wood? Boumann? Thorn? Roughie? Grant? Jones? Stack? Daniels? Mulligan? Not sure which way to go..maybe Thorn in hope he plays 6+ games..cheap sub.

[LostDoggy]

awwwwwwwwwwww i missed out :( i usually only do the AFL DT but lots of people I usually play with are all saying to go with HS this year ......
Is HS that much better ?

[DOG GOD]

awwwwwwwwwwww i missed out :( i usually only do the AFL DT but lots of people I usually play with are all saying to go with HS this year ......
Is HS that much better ?



I find HS more realistic in that players get points based on their performance. Ex: bad kicks means minus points.

[Go_Dogs]

Hey Griff, ive had gilbee the last 2-3 years and on occasions he has burnt me with low scores when he has been tagged. Im thinking of him again as i think he could be in for a big year.

Thanks DG, it's so tough to know isn't it. At least I've got another month or so to obsessively think about it ;)

[The Coon Dog]

awwwwwwwwwwww i missed out :( i usually only do the AFL DT but lots of people I usually play with are all saying to go with HS this year ......
Is HS that much better ?

Created a new league, code is 453881.

Link: http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/?p=index

[LostDoggy]

Created a new league, code is 453881.

Link: http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/?p=index

Cheers. Im in. With a silly name like Team Bazza :D

[LostDoggy]

Created a new league, code is 453881.

Link: http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/?p=index

Sweet, thanks! Joining up now.

[The Coon Dog]

Sweet, thanks! Joining up now.

Beat me to it, just sent you a PM.

[LostDoggy]

Hehe. I've joined up.

Team Name: WOOFenstein

Last year i had U Fing WOOF

Thought I'd keep up the trend and have a new name with WOOF in the name and some sort of pun or one liner D:

[DOG GOD]

Thanks DG, it's so tough to know isn't it. At least I've got another month or so to obsessively think about it ;)

Hehe yeah i think i changed my team about 100 times last year before round 1. I want to have Dogs players in there, but i find that i get frustrated watching those players while I'm hoping for the dogs to win. Last year i only had Gilbs and Higgo, so i reckon 2 might stretch it again this year.

[LostDoggy]

Just joining up too. Team with strange name "Wombat Wonders." Haven't tried a 'Woof' Dream Team before so see how it goes!!

[AndrewP6]

I'm in, name is "GO DOGGIES" (a catchphrase of my nephew!). Last year was my first go, had no clue for about 7 or 8 rounds, then started to pick up... I won my league (at work) by one point, went down to the last player in the last game! Had a heap of Dogs players, just couldn't bring myself to look at others for a while!

[The Bulldogs Bite]

Just joined, too.

Bark n' Bite is my user.

Hopefully I have a much better start than last year. I finished strong but in some of the leagues it was too late lol.

[lemmon]

Lemms larrikins are primed for a big year

[The Coon Dog]

Only 3 spots left in the 2nd league.

[gohardorgohome]

Im in

[The Coon Dog]

Im in

Only 1 spot left.

[LostDoggy]

Shall we start up a second league?
I tried to join but missed out.
Anyone else keen?

[The Coon Dog]

Shall we start up a second league?
I tried to join but missed out.
Anyone else keen?
You mean a 3rd one & yes, please start up, TCP somehow missed the 1st one.

[LostDoggy]

Oh, ok.
WOOF - League 3
722694


Only 15 spots left!

[GVGjr]

Shaggy Dogs is being entered.

[The Underdog]

Foot-ers-cray is in

[doggyz_rok]

I'm in.
Name: doggyz_rok:rolleyes:

[LostDoggy]

I'll give it a crack, name: Dog-Matic

[jazzadogs]

I'm in. "J-Dog. Woof."

Supercoach veteran, slowly improving. But the next month it is addictive, searching through it every few days to check I haven't missed out on a bargain.

[Bumper Bulldogs]

Thanks Guys I in, I enjoyed this last year my first one.

Hope I get off to a better start this year.

Bumper.

[LostDoggy]

im in. 3rd league lucky huh! My side is Maccs Animals. Ready to hold up the ladder.

[LostDoggy]

The way we're going here we may need a 4th league.
I am Griffen's Gryphons by the way.
Not only is my name superior, but my team is unstoppable too.
Ok, just kidding, who's got some hot tips?

I reckon Podsiadly is worth a crack.

[LostDoggy]

I'm in, too.

[The Coon Dog]

Oh, ok.
WOOF - League 3
722694


Only 15 spots left!

Now only 4 spots left.

[LostDoggy]

I joined.

My team: Prince Imperials

:D

[LostDoggy]

I joined once again with the original name of 'Kate's Doggies'...but I'm sure I'll fit in a couple of players from other teams ;)

[Mantis]

I joined once again with the original name of 'Kate's Doggies'...but I'm sure I'll fit in a couple of players from other teams ;)

Is Dale the 1st player you pick? As great a player he is he isn't really suited to high scoring in fantasy footy games.

[LostDoggy]

Is Dale the 1st player you pick? As great a player he is he isn't really suited to high scoring in fantasy footy games.

Presti makes him look good though.
I had Dale last year, he's a good back up, when you run out of trades.
Ok, so I stuffed up.

[LostDoggy]

Maybe we should get rid of Kevin Sheedy from the 3rd league in case someone else wants to join?

[anfo27]

Get rid of Sheedy he is useless at supercoach.

Anyone getting an AFL dreamteam league going?

[LostDoggy]

There is one position available in SC league #2 I had to pull out to join a mates comp

[LostDoggy]

Is Dale the 1st player you pick? As great a player he is he isn't really suited to high scoring in fantasy footy games.

I can't remember if I had him last year...I'm pretty sure I did, what can I say, I'm far too loyal for my own good. I figure that I'm not going to do very well anyway, so I may as well pick someone I want to do well, rather than someone I hate but would benefit from them doing well...for the most part anyway.

[anfo27]

There is one position available in SC league #2 I had to pull out to join a mates comp

You can join upto 3 leagues in supercoach.

[LostDoggy]

There is one position available in SC league #2 I had to pull out to join a mates comp

That's what she said!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n254/faustus777/TheOffice-ThatsWhatSheSaid-Michael.jpg

[LostDoggy]

That's what she said!

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n254/faustus777/TheOffice-ThatsWhatSheSaid-Michael.jpg

Love it xD

Yeah im already in 3 comps now, 1 where I can win beer, 1 where I can win money, and 1 I must win to have bragging rights

[anfo27]

Love it xD

Yeah im already in 3 comps now, 1 where I can win beer, 1 where I can win money, and 1 I must win to have bragging rights

Cheers i've taken that last spot in League 2.

Anyone at all interested in the AFL dreamteam?
If so i'll get a league going. I have always found the AFL dreamteam alot harder than supercoach.

[LostDoggy]

Sheeds has been removed from league 3.

[strebla]

I think i just took the last spot in league 3 people

[Raw Toast]

Cheers i've taken that last spot in League 2.

Anyone at all interested in the AFL dreamteam?
If so i'll get a league going. I have always found the AFL dreamteam alot harder than supercoach.

I'm dream teaming, so will join a WOOF comp is someone starts it up.

[LostDoggy]

Yeah I'm in the dreamteam too. I'll join the league for sure.

[anfo27]

For those who are interested the Dreamteam Woof League number is 596607. Good luck to all cause this is harder than supercoach.

[BulldogBelle]

I am in. :)

[strebla]

For those who are interested the Dreamteam Woof League number is 596607. Good luck to all cause this is harder than supercoach.

im in hope i start better last year;)

[Mofra]

Now in DT too

[anfo27]

8 spots are still available.

[Go_Dogs]

Nice, I'll jump on board for the DT too.

[LostDoggy]

Joined the DT league under "spartans"
Suppose i missed out on the HS one.

Stuff it made another HS one "821077"
Join! dont want to be alone haha, just join even if in other leagues.

[jazzadogs]

Joined the DT as "Mighty Heart", in support of the new soccer franchise. GOOOOOOO YOU MIGHTY HEART!
And also because there was an easy option for the logo on my shield.
I was going to call myself the Mighty Fighting Ninja Koala's, but changed.

[anfo27]

2 spots remaining in the Woof Dreamteam league.

[chef]

Joined the DT league under "spartans"
Suppose i missed out on the HS one.

Stuff it made another HS one "821077"
Join! dont want to be alone haha, just join even if in other leagues.

I'm in:).

[The Bulldogs Bite]

I'm in as "The Scray", even though I suck badly at DT.

[LostDoggy]

Only 1 more spot in DT.

Only 5 spots taken in the 4th HS league 821077. Just do it. can be in 3 leagues anyway.
Don't make me add sheedy.

[LostDoggy]

all players are so expensive. even the players who arent even that good hehehe

[LostDoggy]

I just joined the 4th SC Woof League. I'm "End Team". As in the final boss team :p That and Ender plays for me so how can I lose?

I will post more here. I lurk a fair bit as typing on the iPhone is a real pain and I don't really want to post at work (I can get away with "reading" :p ). But I'll fix my ways!

[Dancin' Douggy]

Anyone else find the whole dreamteam thing just too damn complicated with trades etc etc etc?
I used to love it when it was in the paper and you picked a team and just sat back and hoped.
With three little kids and all the blah blah of working for yourself and juggling creche, school, gymnastics, illnesses, I just wish there was a dumbed down version of dreamteam.
ALSO It's a constant battle for computer time at home, but if I could sit in a cafe with a coffee and a newspaper. A pencil and a calculator, that would be fun.
Maybe I'm just a grumpy old prick but anything that requires me to spend MORE time on the computer is an absolute drag.
BRING BACK ANALOG DREAM TEAM.
(by analog I mean pencil and paper)
I remember spending a blissful afternoon at Genoa falls. (East Gippsland)
Surrounded by huge granite boulders cool trickling Alpine water and Gippsland Water Dragons (a species of lizard) with my dreamteam page from the paper.

A simple but happy fool.

[Throughandthrough]

I just created woof league 4 on super coach

Only 15 spots left!

(if this struggles may need a few from the first three to double up?)

I'm in there as Doggystyle.

(and i won my league last year, vs some heavy hitters who were suitably embarrassed...)

511233


Yes i know its the 5th woof league on super coach, but I named it 4. Thats the way I roll.

[cinder]

I joined, but it's the first time I've done it so I'm sure I'll suck!

[LostDoggy]

Supercoach App is now out for those Iphoniacs.

$3.99....

I knew there would be some price tag involved..I might wait til right before round 1..could go on special from free>$1.19

Not about being tight im happy paying $4 , more about I dont need it til then why pay the current full price ;)

[ReLoad]

I'm in, LegoLand FC.

We may be plastic, we may be small, but we NEVER need knee reconstructions.

Broken Arm, easy, one click and your fixed :)

Now, if only we could do this for Tom Williams........



In all seriousness, We need Moles in the team, looks all class if you ask me.

[Drunken Bum]

Only 1 more spot in DT.

Only 5 spots taken in the 4th HS league 821077. Just do it. can be in 3 leagues anyway.
Don't make me add sheedy.
finally managed to get into a woof league after being too slow for all the others.
NFI for the win

[stefoid]

I agree - trading is for wusses. I entered the 1995 age dreamteam with real paper, and won a weekly high score. I was overseas backpacking at the time, got a letter (thats like a paper email for you youngins...) via post restante in Cairo. From my dad informing me I won $500 and a sherrin signed by 2/3rds of the team!!

ah, back in the days when it was possible to be incommunicado.


Anyone else find the whole dreamteam thing just too damn complicated with trades etc etc etc?
I used to love it when it was in the paper and you picked a team and just sat back and hoped.
With three little kids and all the blah blah of working for yourself and juggling creche, school, gymnastics, illnesses, I just wish there was a dumbed down version of dreamteam.
ALSO It's a constant battle for computer time at home, but if I could sit in a cafe with a coffee and a newspaper. A pencil and a calculator, that would be fun.
Maybe I'm just a grumpy old prick but anything that requires me to spend MORE time on the computer is an absolute drag.
BRING BACK ANALOG DREAM TEAM.
(by analog I mean pencil and paper)
I remember spending a blissful afternoon at Genoa falls. (East Gippsland)
Surrounded by huge granite boulders cool trickling Alpine water and Gippsland Water Dragons (a species of lizard) with my dreamteam page from the paper.

A simple but happy fool.

[LostDoggy]

Only 1 more spot in DT.

Only 5 spots taken in the 4th HS league 821077. Just do it. can be in 3 leagues anyway.
Don't make me add sheedy.

Cmon guys, only 9 spots taken in the real HS WOOF 4 haha. Can be in 3 teams guys, im sure not all of you are in 3 different leagues.

[LostDoggy]

I am :P

[LostDoggy]

I will join closer to the lock out date, no point in filling up this one if other people are still joining as their first league.

[Throughandthrough]

Hey guys, sorry for creating another league when there was still spots left in the one before, i went thru this site and thought i checked them all for spots, obviously i stuffed up. Fot the 4 or 5 people that joined my league, i recommend that you leave and join the other one above; should all be about full then.


My bad!

[cinder]

Can you be in both? I just joined 821077 (WOOF 4) too (Super Coach).

I can't seem to get the DT one to work!

[Cyberdoggie]

I'm in

[LostDoggy]

Can you be in both? I just joined 821077 (WOOF 4) too (Super Coach).

I can't seem to get the DT one to work!

The Dream Team is full. only 1 DT league i think.

Still 5 Spots in HS super coach league 4.

[LostDoggy]

Moles could be a steal at $89,400

[LostDoggy]

I assume everyone grabbed Pods and thought themselves quite clever?

[Mantis]

I assume everyone grabbed Pods and thought themselves quite clever?

Much better players than him to select at very similiar prices.

You couldn't imagine a forwardline containing Mooney, Hawkins and Pods would be functional.

[Go_Dogs]

Much better players than him to select at very similiar prices.

You couldn't imagine a forwardline containing Mooney, Hawkins and Pods would be functional.

I'm pretty close to going with Pods because I have a lot of value elsewhere and have a few of the cheaper forwards in my group already, meaning there aren't a bunch of other options available.

I'm not convinced on Trent Dennis-Lane, although he is another option in the same price range who may play a bit of football this year.

With David Rodan perhaps coming back sooner rather than later according to an article in this mornings Advertiser, I may need to re-think on a Port rookie who I had slotted into my forward line.... hmmm.

[Throughandthrough]

I
With David Rodan perhaps coming back sooner rather than later according to an article in this mornings Advertiser, I may need to re-think on a Port rookie who I had slotted into my forward line.... hmmm.

Hooray for Hitchy :)

[mighty_west]

Much better players than him to select at very similiar prices.

You couldn't imagine a forwardline containing Mooney, Hawkins and Pods would be functional.

I grabbed Pods in mine, this is the first time i've played it, so it's a bit of trial & error on my behalf.

I ended up spending all my dosh and was left with 3 players short, so i had to trim some fat in the midfield & forward line, and went with Pods on the bench, could only spend 90 something grand, and compared to other forwards of the same group, he was a no brainer.

I also went for Moles [needeed a few cheap as chip types], as well as Barlow who i think is a steal down the bottom of the food chain, has proven in his 2 NAB games that he cab rack up those possies.

I ended up with 10 Doggies players in mine..:D

[Go_Dogs]

Hooray for Hitchy :)

He's been very impressive hasn't he? What are they putting in the water down at Glenelg? :D

[Throughandthrough]

He's been very impressive hasn't he? What are they putting in the water down at Glenelg? :D

Have you seen the size of him?


Just water :)

[LostDoggy]

Yeah I just thought at that price, and knowing he's likely to play (therefore rise in value) that he'd be an automatic lock in for most here.

[Go_Dogs]

Have you seen the size of him?


Just water :)

Yes, he's not the biggest guy going around, but boy he's looked good. My comment was more in relation to the success Glenelg has seemingly had out of the latest crop of youngsters...especially when compared to such esteemed breeding grounds as Norwood ;)

[Throughandthrough]

Yes, he's not the biggest guy going around, but boy he's looked good. My comment was more in relation to the success Glenelg has seemingly had out of the latest crop of youngsters...especially when compared to such esteemed breeding grounds as Norwood ;)

Hooray!

AM gonna keep this post forever :)

NB probably 1 or 3 more to come in 12 months time..

[LostDoggy]

Buying that Supercoach app for my Iphone was a bad idea..

Ive already spent way too much time changing my team around over and over trying to be happy with it. I expect even more changes come the Thursday morning of round 1. Gotta try and stay off til then ;)

[chef]

Moles could be a steal at $89,400

I've got him in my team.

[Cyberdoggie]

Have you seen the size of him?


Just water :)

Adelaide water?

or bottled?


:p

[westdog54]

I've pinched the 14th spot in League 4. Two Left

[Mofra]

I have $815k left over - planning on some rnd4-rnd 6 trades/upgrades.

[Go_Dogs]

I have $815k left over - planning on some rnd4-rnd 6 trades/upgrades.

Interesting tactic.

I seem to have really loaded up on defenders at this stage, but have a few high quality players across each line. I figure the midfield area is the easiest to upgrade further down the track.

[Mofra]

The only worry is that I have Buddy in my team who is suspended for round 1; I need to make sure one of my forward reserves plays so I don't get a donut.

[DOG GOD]

The only worry is that I have Buddy in my team who is suspended for round 1; I need to make sure one of my forward reserves plays so I don't get a donut.

Same here Mofra :)

[LostDoggy]

Please can someone help me. I joined up one of these leagues ages ago or so I thought (the second one started I think it was). When I went to check my leagues on the HS Dreamteam page after finalising my DT I was only in a public league and when I tried to put the number in to join a second league it doesn't let me. What do I need to do Please! I have called my team Wombat Wonders

[westdog54]

Please can someone help me. I joined up one of these leagues ages ago or so I thought (the second one started I think it was). When I went to check my leagues on the HS Dreamteam page after finalising my DT I was only in a public league and when I tried to put the number in to join a second league it doesn't let me. What do I need to do Please! I have called my team Wombat Wonders

If for whatever reason you're no longer in the original league, there is one spot left in League 4. The code is 821077.

[LostDoggy]

Thanks Westdog 54. I've tried that code number and the other one again but still no success. I've just emailed HS Supercoach to ask them why it isn't working so will see what happens.

[cinder]

This is obviously typically a bloke thing, looks like I am the only lady! (in 821077) - the pressure's on!

[choconmientay]

This is obviously typically a bloke thing, looks like I am the only lady! (in 821077) - the pressure's on!

It's surely a bloke thing. I couldn't get in either :eek: This league is full.

[Throughandthrough]

if the above leagues are full, or anyone wants to enter a second or third league, we have 4 or 5 spots left in league 962847. (it's full of South AUstralians..)

[choconmientay]

if the above leagues are full, or anyone wants to enter a second or third league, we have 4 or 5 spots left in league 962847. (it's full of South AUstralians..)

Thanks, I joined. It is my first time playing Supercoach. Hopefully I am not getting done by South AUstralians :)

[choconmientay]

Is there any other sc woof leagues with free spot guys?

[LostDoggy]

Thanks Through and Through. I finally managed to get into that league called 'Snout's Louts.' There were two spots left a couple of minutes ago.

[NoName]

if the above leagues are full, or anyone wants to enter a second or third league, we have 4 or 5 spots left in league 962847. (it's full of South AUstralians..)

Thanks I joined as well - NoNameNumbats

[Throughandthrough]

ok, just took Sheedy out so one spot in 962847

[choconmientay]

Anyone interested in Whirlpool DreamTeam, div 7 http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/?tag=AFL_Dreamteam_2010? Few more spots left, code 291712

[cinder]

Does anyone know when the final team lists for the round are released and is there a link we can go to in order to see if our DT/SC players have been named to play? Looks like so far only tonight's game has been announced

[Throughandthrough]

Does anyone know when the final team lists for the round are released and is there a link we can go to in order to see if our DT/SC players have been named to play? Looks like so far only tonight's game has been announced

Welcome to the stressfull world of supercoach.

[Jasper]

The cut-offs have been changed for these "split" type rounds.
You only need to lock in players from tonight's game today, and then the rest of the round by game start tomorrow night.

Situation is a lot fairer, particularly when teams are naming such large benches these days

[cinder]

Welcome to the stressfull world of supercoach.

So I am beginning to realise! This is going to be rather time consuming!

If you don't have enough players to field a team (by which I mean after the teams are announced, you don't have enough players that were selected in real life on your team) should you trade off some of those players not playing for ones that are, rather than leaving 1 or 2 people on your team that won't be playing that week? I hope that makes sense.

However, that player might be playing next week and you just traded him out ... (where is the emoticon for pulling out one's hair???)

[choconmientay]

Does anyone know when the final team lists for the round are released and is there a link we can go to in order to see if our DT/SC players have been named to play? Looks like so far only tonight's game has been announced

I think the page just got posted http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/90959/default.aspx. Enjoy :)

[cinder]

I think the page just got posted http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/90959/default.aspx. Enjoy :)

Thank you!

[DOG GOD]

Good luck everyone!!!

[cinder]

Stupid Gumbleton!!!!

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Stupid Gumbleton!!!!

I didn't think Gumby would gather big numbers but I did pick him thinking that at $100K he would barely have to pass wind to increase his $ value....... after seeing him in action tonight, I think it possible his flatulence count tonight may well have exceeded his total supercoach points!!

[Mofra]

Just out of interest, now we've hit lockout who have others selected?

Note: $648,900 in cash in reserve for some upgrades.

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/3236/supercoachteam.jpg

[Go_Dogs]

Here is my effort with just over $112K left.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/4851/g16scteam.jpg

Looks like Gray might be a late withdrawal which will hurt me this week, but overall I'm fairly happy with how I ended up.

[LostDoggy]

I am not in any of the leagues in here, but this is my team.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4457/supercoach.png

[cinder]

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/

This is a great resource, it gives you live player stats for DT & FF, but not SC unfortunately (something to do with SC not providing the real time stats). Still interesting though. It is refreshed every 15 seconds, but beware if you are watching a delayed telecast (channel 7 I am looking at you) as this will show live scores and stats. There is a 'delayed' link but I have not tried it as yet.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Just out of interest, now we've hit lockout who have others selected?

Note: $648,900 in cash in reserve for some upgrades.



It will be interesting if we're in the same league, Mofra. We have 17 players the same.

[LostDoggy]

It will be interesting if we're in the same league, Mofra. We have 17 players the same.

Haha.. make that 19 for me, Mofra.

[LostDoggy]

Big winner with Malceski, picked him up cheap as well.

[jazzadogs]

Big winner with Malceski, picked him up cheap as well.
I know for me it was a choice between Malceski and Kennelly, I went with Kennelly...hopefully it all works out.

[Happy Days]

Not in any of the leagues, but here's mine;

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh169/tankylovesrad/Capture.png

[gohardorgohome]

1503 point so far with
Hargrave
Cooney
Hall
Murphy
Sandilands
Dangerfield
Medhurst
Mayne
Sandilands
and Barlow to go.

Things might go a bit better this year!!

[DOG GOD]

I know for me it was a choice between Malceski and Kennelly, I went with Kennelly...hopefully it all works out.

Same here Jazzadogs....Kennelly had a few clangers last night so hopefully he gets his act together in the next few weeks :)

I put Gia in at the last minute for JBrown :( so hopefully that decision comes good as well :)

[Go_Dogs]

Not in any of the leagues, but here's mine;

Pretty strong team there HD. Good call on Riewoldt as Captain this week too.

[Throughandthrough]

ummm


how do you guys know your scores?

(apart from adding them up manually?)

[cinder]

I got screwed with Dale Morris, was at the game already when I heard he wasn't playing, so as a result I recorded a zero for him. I thought one of my emergencies would have kicked in for him??

[The Coon Dog]

I got screwed with Dale Morris, was at the game already when I heard he wasn't playing, so as a result I recorded a zero for him. I thought one of my emergencies would have kicked in for him??

Should do, provided they played & scored.

[cinder]

Should do, provided they played & scored.

Only one of my emergencies played, Yarran, so hopefully those points get picked up. Thanks!

[Go_Dogs]

Damn Bulldogs loaded side!! And why didn't I grab Murphy :D

[LostDoggy]

Kane Cornes is my gem of the week with 173 points..39 possies he had, compare that to Captain Cooney who scored 174 for me which includes his double score. Only 1652 with 2 to go though :/

[westdog54]

ummm


how do you guys know your scores?

(apart from adding them up manually?)

If you log on you should get your progress score.

I've had Selwood, Hodge, Goddard, Higgins and Bobby Murphy all score 100+, with Selwood as skipper. I missed my chance to rotate a couple of players so will end up with a zero or two

[The Coon Dog]

Only one of my emergencies played, Yarran, so hopefully those points get picked up. Thanks!

Doubt it, Yarran would be a fwd & Morris is a defender. If a defender drops out & one of your emergencies is a defender & does play, his points count.

[cinder]

Doubt it, Yarran would be a fwd & Morris is a defender. If a defender drops out & one of your emergencies is a defender & does play, his points count.

Crap! I didn't have a defender as an emergency ...
Traps for young players!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[anfo27]

Great start for my Gomski boys with my higgest ever score of 2436.

[G-Mo77]

Great start for my Gomski boys with my higgest ever score of 2436.

WOW! :eek:

I got a whopping 2037. Chris Newman the hero with 16 hard earned points, Darren Jolly and Kurt Tippett also did a fantastic job with 48 & 50 :mad:

[LostDoggy]

Had five players not even play this week, lol.

[Rocco Jones]

2303 for me.

[AndrewP6]

Lousy score, seven zeros... need to remember to check the side before the round starts...

[Go_Dogs]

I got 2174 - not too bad considering I was left a couple of players short and a few of my Bulldogs stars didn't quite have the matches I was hoping for.

[DOG GOD]

2317 for me with Gia and Tippet disappointing. Why did i pick Gia over Jbrown :(

did get 8/8 in the tipping though which scored me a nice $360 for a $20 bet :)

[Happy Days]

2211.

Since when is Mattner a defensive forward?

[cinder]

Can't believe I had Barlow but didn't play him, duhhhhhhhhhh!

[LostDoggy]

Can't believe I had Barlow but didn't play him, duhhhhhhhhhh!

I forgot to put him in the actual 18 but had him as an emergency, luckily Juddy didnt play so Barlz went in for him......He scored more points than Ablett hahaha.....wooohoooo...GOOO MICKY....

[The Coon Dog]

It really gives me the shits!

I spent, hours, days, weeks pouring over stats, reading 'experts' opinions & I still went crap, as usual!

I don't know why I bother. Oh, I do know, to beat FDOTM because he's crapper than me!

[cinder]

LOL Coon Dog ... I hear ya. It's still fun though. I think ...

[LostDoggy]

It really gives me the shits!

I spent, hours, days, weeks pouring over stats, reading 'experts' opinions & I still went crap, as usual!

I don't know why I bother. Oh, I do know, to beat FDOTM because he's crapper than me!

How did you go?

[The Coon Dog]

How did you go?

1994 I think.

[aker39]

did get 8/8 in the tipping though which scored me a nice $360 for a $20 bet :)

So you didn't think the dogs could win.

[LostDoggy]

1994 I think.

That's not TERRIBLE. From your carrying on I thought you scored 1300 or something. :)

ps. The so-called 'experts' don't know anything, especially if one of them is Sheeds. Listen to guys who have finished in the top 200 or so. They're the real experts. And, ala the Dogs, it's only Round 1!

[LostDoggy]

1887 with Barlow sitting on the bench unselected with his 151 *facepalm*

[mighty_west]

1994 I think.

Hey, you beat me.:p....although it was my first ever attempt - 1,971.

I gave Scarlett the flick, and brought in Gram, fortunatly i had Barlow in my starting 22.

[DOG GOD]

So you didn't think the dogs could win.

Yeah i thought we were a chance, but i never feel safe against the pies with their small fwd line. Multiple goal kickers who each on their day can kick a bag and thats what happened. Thats why i only put on the $20 coz it was nothing to lose if the dogs did win.

The fact i picked the pies to finish 3rd and us 4th overall, also had something to do with it.

[LostDoggy]

1877 with 5 players not playing and no reserves to fill in the gaps ;(

[Happy Days]

Anyone making any big trades before the prices rise?

[LostDoggy]

Had just over 2000 last week, with two players not playing.

Will make at least one trade.

[ledge]

I swapped Ball for Barlow, giving me heaps to swap Luenberger for Sandilands, ruck was my weakest area not that I am going well anyway.

[LostDoggy]

Ive had Barlow in from the start, this kid is going to be selected a hellova lot this week, his price will go up next week huge.

Already used 2 trades, hate it but I needed to upgrade and get rid of a dud (mark williams).

Looking forward to the start of H2H in round 4 :D

[Rocco Jones]

I scored 2363, I am happy with 2 rounds both over 2300.

If I could offer one piece of advice it would be to look for reasons not to trade very early on. I am only trading to either upgrade or downgrade (to get money to upgrade). Sideways trades are a killer, if you think a gun is a gun, 2 weeks shouldn't make a difference.

I know the big price change is happening this round but while they won't be this big overall, price changes happen every week from now. There are a few nice prospects who have played their 2nd game already but it's amazing how many of these options come throughout the year. Lots of kids will come in during various points of the season and provide quality downgrades and/or cash cows.

[Throughandthrough]

Anyone making any big trades before the prices rise?



Out: Tippett and the dud Riewoldt

in: Jono Brown and Patty Dangerfield.

(had a little coin in the bank to start with)

Swapped Jetta (syd) for Barlow last week.

Only one rookie not selected due to form and one out due to injury, so am very happy with my team.

Plan to (hopefully) be able to set and forget nof for a few months. (injury permitting)

[mighty_west]

I scored a 2,156 in round 2, dropped Mark LeCras, if he does play this week, might be a bit rusty, and swapped him for Jarryd Roughead, he might be doing some around the ground / ruck wotk this week plus being up forward.

Question is, do i bench Cameron Hitchcock [ave 57.50] & bring in Pods for his first game?

[cinder]

Yeah I've had Barlow since day 1, he's been awesome. I gave up on Dean Cox and traded him for Kreuzer, which then enabled me to trade Ziebell for Jonno Brown. Niiiiice!

I'm annoyed with DT though, I used up all my trades and now Anthony's omitted and my 2 reserves aren't playing either.

[LostDoggy]

Out: Jay Nash
In: Beau Waters

Got one other player i am thinking of shipping out, other then that i am fine.

I need Rhys Palmer to start playing soon though, he is crucial to my midfield setup.

[Mantis]

Yeah I've had Barlow since day 1, he's been awesome. I gave up on Dean Cox and traded him for Kreuzer, which then enabled me to trade Ziebell for Jonno Brown. Niiiiice!

I'm annoyed with DT though, I used up all my trades and now Anthony's omitted and my 2 reserves aren't playing either.

You should never trade until after the teams have been selected.

[cinder]

You should never trade until after the teams have been selected.

I know - I'm impatient. However just noticed Rockliff was named so I should be right. But I've learned that lesson!

[LostDoggy]

I got Rockliff as one of my bench players, good to see him getting a game.

[gohardorgohome]

I'm lucky enough to be ranked 358. I think I'll save my trades.

[anfo27]

I scored 2363, I am happy with 2 rounds both over 2300.

If I could offer one piece of advice it would be to look for reasons not to trade very early on. I am only trading to either upgrade or downgrade (to get money to upgrade). Sideways trades are a killer, if you think a gun is a gun, 2 weeks shouldn't make a difference.

I know the big price change is happening this round but while they won't be this big overall, price changes happen every week from now. There are a few nice prospects who have played their 2nd game already but it's amazing how many of these options come throughout the year. Lots of kids will come in during various points of the season and provide quality downgrades and/or cash cows.

Great advice Rocco sideways trades never work and always leaves you with not enough trades down the track when you really need them. Agree with your second point also and Mantis brought up the golden rule 'never ever trade before the teams are finalised'.

I'm quite lucky that i have had a great start with both my scores getting over 2400 but am contemplating trading Tippett for Seaby to make some money.

[Throughandthrough]

Tippett has knee tendonitis, is on a restricted training programme.

GAWN for mine...

[anfo27]

Tippett has knee tendonitis, is on a restricted training programme.

GAWN for mine...

Thanks for the tip, i think i will definately trade him in now.

[Happy Days]

Tippett has knee tendonitis, is on a restricted training programme.

GAWN for mine...

Yep, he was the reason I asked the question.

Swapped him out for Seaby, who was about $160k cheaper and unless he goes mental and gives away 40 free kicks this week, should make me some money for an upgrade.

[Go_Dogs]

I did my first two trades this week, and traded out A.Moore from Port for Silvagni from Freo (cash cow reasoning), and then traded out Hall for J.Brown (I have no doubt Hall will come good and score better in coming weeks, but Brown has been in ridiculous form).

Very pleased that Rockliff has been named too - needed my bench forwards to get a move on, especially given that Gray is still out this week. I'll keep the faith for another week, but then might need to pull the gun. Not very handy having $450K sitting there, not playing.

[Mantis]

Very pleased that Rockliff has been named too - needed my bench forwards to get a move on, especially given that Gray is still out this week. I'll keep the faith for another week, but then might need to pull the gun. Not very handy having $450K sitting there, not playing.

I made the trade... traded in Brown for Gray... Just can't have that amount of cash sitting on the pine especially when my scores haven't been that great.

I will pick up Gray after he has played a few games.

[Mofra]

Clark was due to lose $60k+, as was Tippett. Tippett carrying injury was a big cross against him too.

In: Sandi (keeper), J Brown (gun)
Out: Tippett (inj.), Clark (getting over illness, sharing duties this year with the burger)

Still have $500k for upgrades, looking to add O'Keefe and upgrade one or two mid rookies to keepers in the next few weeks.

[LostDoggy]

Traded Swans' Jetta for Barlow and Jolly for Krueser. Scoring about 2000 with a few players getting only 20 or 30 points, so will have to wear that.

[cinder]

Dammit Riewoldt! Had him as Captain too ...

[The Coon Dog]

Dunno what I was thinking. I have Barry Hall as my captain, better I guess than Reiwoldt.

[cinder]

Dunno what I was thinking. I have Barry Hall as my captain, better I guess than Reiwoldt.

Haha! Reckon you're right Coon Dog ...

[LostDoggy]

Anyone think Daniel Talia will get a run for Adelaide this season?

I have him on the bench as a defender, he was cheap & i thought he might be a chance to snare a few games.

[Rocco Jones]

A few SC lessons tonight.

Trades are extremely valuable, don't just throw them away. Luke Ball has been traded out of a few teams I see. He comes out and scores 100 tonight. At his starting price, Ball only needs to have an average of 85 or so to not lose you money. After 3 games, his average is very close to that. Sure I thought trading him out before tonight would help, but a trade needs to help you a fair bit to be worth it.

Roo being injured is another good lesson of why to keep trades up your sleeve. Think of your list of 30, not too far off an AFL senior list. How many injuries do they cop? How many injuries does a 22 cop a week?

Final lesson is one for me to learn. If you have Ablett, put his as your captain every week. :(

[GVGjr]

Rocco, I'd be interested in the tricks you have used in the last few seasons.
How about assembling the top 5 Rocco DT and SC rules?

[G-Mo77]

A few SC lessons tonight.

Trades are extremely valuable, don't just throw them away. Luke Ball has been traded out of a few teams I see. He comes out and scores 100 tonight. At his starting price, Ball only needs to have an average of 85 or so to not lose you money. After 3 games, his average is very close to that. Sure I thought trading him out before tonight would help, but a trade needs to help you a fair bit to be worth it.

I thought all the talk of Ball trading (he he :D) was very premature. I did burn one this week and that was getting rid of Darren Jolly. I would have lost a packet if I kept him and another sub 50 score tonight made me feel like I made the right choice................ at this stage.

[Happy Days]

Bloody Voldt :(

Didn't even make his break even!

[G-Mo77]

Bloody Voldt :(

Didn't even make his break even!

His break even was 37. It's not like you're going to lose much.

[Rocco Jones]

Rocco, I'd be interested in the tricks you have used in the last few seasons.
How about assembling the top 5 Rocco DT and SC rules?

Not sure what DT at the moment because I didn't put in a side this season (would be truly unfair to my partner, too obsessed with SC!).

It really depends on your aim. In 2008 I was lucky enough to come 4th (I don't mean that to be modest, truly can't do it if you don't have more good luck than bad). Last year my season fall away badly as I went for a boom or bust trading strategy after being away from the pack and I well and truly busted.

Well number 1, whether you want the $50k or the league win against mates, is to conserve your trades. Just because a trade will obviously help you out a bit doesn't mean you should do it. Sideways trades are generally not a good idea. They are were you trade players who are pretty much at same ability and points range. I hold my trades from 3 things:

1/ Cash in a cash cow by downgrading. Kid makes you money, his breakeven is getting close to difficult and you trade him in for a fresh rookie.

2/ Upgrading a non-keeper to a keeper: Don't trade up to a player you don't want in your peak 22. Use cash from cash cows to upgrade members of your 22. Good to keep an eye on guns who are in a bad cycle. That means they have a below par score which they carry around for 3 rounds. Try to get on one of this guys if the stars align.

3/ Long term injuries- general rule of thumb is that I get rid of a big priced player if he is out for at least 3 games. Emergency options are also big. For example my defensive emergencies are scoring well, so I will be more patient with defenders getting hurt.

www.tooserious.com.au is a wonderful site for break evens and the like.

I know a few people are keen on Rockliff but unless you don't have enough starting forwards, I advise to hold off trading him in until he has played his 2nd game. It allows for your forward rookies to raise in value a little and give you a chance to see whether Rockliff really is worth burning a trade. I would not be touching Rockliff unless he averages more than 80 over his first two games.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Was hoping to hold off on making some trades for a couple more weeks, but my ruck situation was looking very poor in Natanui and Ryder. Felt I couldn't afford to carry both of them, so made the decision to offload Ryder for Kruezer.
Was temped to go for Sandilands, but felt that at $421K Kruezer had more scope to increase in value and has put together some decent scores in the opening two rounds so made that trade.
I also made the call to free up some cash by offloading Krakouer from Port. I thought he might score heavily this season, but decided that the opportunity to hopefully cash in on a bargain by bringing in Silvagni.

I've now got $544K in the bank, which I thought I needed in case of injuries to key players, which it now looks I will have to use now that Riewoldt looks gone for a while.
I managed to score 2300 in the first round but dropped to 1900 odd in the second round, so am anxious to see how I go this weekend. Another sub 2000 round and maybe I will need to consider cashing in on the anticipated rise of a couple of my value picks.
Althought as Rocco has pointed out you need to be careful on pulling the trade trigger too often, and as I mentioned above, I've already used two crucial trades very early. Hope I don't regret it later in the year.

[Rocco Jones]

Was hoping to hold off on making some trades for a couple more weeks, but my ruck situation was looking very poor in Natanui and Ryder. Felt I couldn't afford to carry both of them, so made the decision to offload Ryder for Kruezer.
Was temped to go for Sandilands, but felt that at $421K Kruezer had more scope to increase in value and has put together some decent scores in the opening two rounds so made that trade.
I also made the call to free up some cash by offloading Krakouer from Port. I thought he might score heavily this season, but decided that the opportunity to hopefully cash in on a bargain by bringing in Silvagni.

I've now got $544K in the bank, which I thought I needed in case of injuries to key players, which it now looks I will have to use now that Riewoldt looks gone for a while.
I managed to score 2300 in the first round but dropped to 1900 odd in the second round, so am anxious to see how I go this weekend. Another sub 2000 round and maybe I will need to consider cashing in on the anticipated rise of a couple of my value picks.
Althought as Rocco has pointed out you need to be careful on pulling the trade trigger too often, and as I mentioned above, I've already used two crucial trades very early. Hope I don't regret it later in the year.

Just a few things (I must say I feel a bit odd giving out advice after Roo tonight!):

- Nothing wrong with Nic Nat. I have him and am really happy to have him. He is averaging 80 from the first two games, definitely enough from a starter at this stage. If the continues at the same rate, he will make you $60k by round 5 and $80k by round 8. I want as few mid-rangers are possible but he is looking a good one at the moment. Should be ripe for an upgrade to the under scoring Clark or Cox who should crash down in value.

- Ryder and Krakeour are typical of players who have had a breakthrough year which raises their value. Hard to take another step the next year. Ryder is hurt by Hille and Krakeour is a worry for me because his game has a very small margin for error and he is constantly in the gun because of his poor attitude. I think trading them out wasn't a bad idea but perhaps would have gone with Sandi over Kruezer due to not being a fan of having a massive chunk of money in the bank. Kruz does look a very nice option though.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

Just a few things (I must say I feel a bit odd giving out advice after Roo tonight!):

- Nothing wrong with Nic Nat. I have him and am really happy to have him. He is averaging 80 from the first two games, definitely enough from a starter at this stage. If the continues at the same rate, he will make you $60k by round 5 and $80k by round 8. I want as few mid-rangers are possible but he is looking a good one at the moment. Should be ripe for an upgrade to the under scoring Clark or Cox who should crash down in value.

- Ryder and Krakeour are typical of players who have had a breakthrough year which raises their value. Hard to take another step the next year. Ryder is hurt by Hille and Krakeour is a worry for me because his game has a very small margin for error and he is constantly in the gun because of his poor attitude. I think trading them out wasn't a bad idea but perhaps would have gone with Sandi over Kruezer due to not being a fan of having a massive chunk of money in the bank. Kruz does look a very nice option though.

Thanks for the insight Rocco.

I had a feeling I was taking a risk in Krakouer, and my initial instinct was not to pick him, for the same reasons you mentioned. However I thought that an improved Port may see him make an even bigger jump in his output off the half back.. The gamble didn't look like it was going to pay off, so I thought that it might be better to cut my losses lest his value go down next week.

Similarly with Ryder, I knew it was a gamble, but I thought the return of Hille may actually have helped Paddy this year. I was thinking that he may either see more action at CHB or become a marking forward option. However as with Krakouer I thought it was better to make a clean cut now.

You really have put a great deal of tactical thought into how you approach this game, and it makes for very interesting reading. Look forward to reading your comments as the season progresses.

Now I wait with trepidation on Roo's injury report..... if it's a short term 2-3 week outage, do I offload him.. or wait.... I don't have the scoring options on the bench to wait his return, so I think I may have to bite the bullet there.

[Rocco Jones]

Now I wait with trepidation on Roo's injury report..... if it's a short term 2-3 week outage, do I offload him.. or wait.... I don't have the scoring options on the bench to wait his return, so I think I may have to bite the bullet there.

Depends on a few things. I would think he is out for at least 3 weeks. My next forward would probably be averaging around 50-60 compared to the 100+ I can get for Roo's direct replacement. That's about 150 points for 3 weeks IF you have 7 other forwards.

Another consideration is Roo's price drop. He won't lose too much money this week as the two massive score are part of his 3 game cycle. Too Serious says he will only drop $5k. Thing is, if you trade him out, you can make a lot of money by bringing him back in after his 2nd game back because he will have to carry that 25.

If he averages 115 from his first two games that would result in a drop of $65k. If he doesn't fire in his first two games, even better. It means for two trades you end up with $65k, points for Riewoldt's replacement and an opportunity to upgrade a player (one of the trades need not be a waste if you time it in with upgrading a forward rookie to Roo when he is back). Another good reason to keep trades up your sleeve.

[LostDoggy]

Always enjoy your insights RJ.

I have to say that the most important thing I've learnt that is rarely mentioned (but is implied by the 'don't trade unless you absolutely have to' rule) is how vital your original squad of 30 is. You can almost never spend enough time researching, perfecting and finalising it, because if you pick the right players there, you will make money while scoring well and keeping plenty of trades up your sleeve because you're not burning trades compensating for bad original choices. I have to say that I'm pretty chuffed with my original 30 -- all my emergencies bar my 4th ruck are playing this week, and the team is sitting on a healthy average with some guns yet to really fire consistently. Only headache now is the Roo.

Oh, yeah, and Gablett is always captain. If a guy can have a 38-possession game as an 'off' week, he can be my captain as long as he likes.

[Mantis]

Oh, yeah, and Gablett is always captain. If a guy can have a 38-possession game as an 'off' week, he can be my captain as long as he likes.

The only way you could justify his outrageous 'buy' price was that you use him as your captain each and every week.

I am happy to get the 250+ points he brings almost every week.

[GVGjr]

The only way you could justify his outrageous 'buy' price was that you use him as your captain each and every week.

I am happy to get the 250+ points he brings almost every week.

I went with Bartel who was vastly cheaper but I agree if you have him in the side then he must be the captain.

[mighty_west]

I went with Bartel who was vastly cheaper but I agree if you have him in the side then he must be the captain.

I have had Goddard as my captain for the first 3 games, i don't know how he went last night, i didn't watch the game, but he has done pretty well in the first 2 rounds, i figured that he would take his game to a new level this year, and gets alot of the ball as a sweeper down back.

[LostDoggy]

This is my current team.

Would usually have Ottens, Palmer & Hurley in the team, but all aren't playing.

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/4457/supercoach.png

[Sockeye Salmon]

This is my current team.

Would usually have Ottens, Palmer & Hurley in the team, but all aren't playing.


You must have a million gazillion dollars in the bank.

[LostDoggy]

You must have a million gazillion dollars in the bank.

Bang on $300,000

[Go_Dogs]

Interesting read, good stuff Rocco.

I made O'Keefe my captain this week (instead of Ablett) for the fact Sydney are playing Richmond, and O'Keefe is averaging 142 so far.


And hopefully Rockliff has a big night tonight!

[Rocco Jones]

By in large I agree with the always put Ablett as your captain but this was a pretty unique round for me.

Roo was coming off two 160+ scores, averaged over 140 against the Pies in the last couple of games, hadn't scored sub 80 for a year and averages even more when Kosi is out.

ROK averaging over 140 and Richmond are giving out SC points like no one else. Another one that has been very consistent with only one sub 80 score for about 20 games.

Ablett has been very good still but averaging a fair bit less than the pair. Freo have cut down their gun opponents SC scores through pressure affecting efficiency. Crowley didn't play against Cats last year but has had a very good record on Ablett. The big one for me is Ottens, Scarlett and Mooney being out, which is going to put pressure on the side. Also a 6 day break and trip to Subi.

It wasn't that I thought Ablett was going to fail, more so the others scoring higher. I saw Roo's window being about 90-160, ROK's 80-160 and Ablett's 80-140.

The Pies were flooding/double teaming Roo and would have done so all night, but he has well and truly shown that he can still score heavily despite that in the past. I don't put it in the bad choice so much as the bad luck basket. That being said, I am definitely locking Ablett in as captain for awhile if he can managed something resembling captain like scores.
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Another friendly piece of advice/heads up....
SC has a weighted score system. That means the same overall amount of points are given for each game. High possession games get weighted down and low possession games get weighted down. They have a magic total of 3300. Say the total at games end is 3000, that means everyone is given a 10% increase. So a score of 80 turns into 88. If the the total is 3600, their is a 8% or so decrease, so a 100 becomes 92.

Just means you shouldn't avoid a player because his team doesn't muck around with it much. Swans have been a much high scoring SC team than DT in the past for that reason (as well as the game rewarding contested possessions).

[LostDoggy]

With Riewoldt out watch how many people straight swap him for JB.

I haven't worked out who im trading him for yet..will prob be the same..or maybe someone 100-150k less and spend some more money in the backline

[Rocco Jones]

With Riewoldt out watch how many people straight swap him for JB.

I haven't worked out who im trading him for yet..will prob be the same..or maybe someone 100-150k less and spend some more money in the backline

Yep. I have Roo, Brown, ROK and Pav and was definitely looking at the latter 3 scoring big so they would be as expensive as possible. Brown has done his job, ROK will surely go up in value but a tad worried about Pav after last week's week odd.

Thing I really like about Brown's SC game today is that he wasn't dominate, yet scored massively. In the past Brown has been prone to score poor scores but his body and Fev seem to give him so much freedom.

He had an enormous SC year a couple years back and looks well on the way to repeat it.

Fwiw I think I will trade in Buddy if he manages 80+.

[angelopetraglia]

Massive mistake Friday arvo.

Traded B. Harvey! He then scores 172 points!

Traded him for ROK so he better fire tonight.

[LostDoggy]

Massive mistake Friday arvo.

Traded B. Harvey! He then scores 172 points!

Traded him for ROK so he better fire tonight.

Ouch. As they say, champions bounce back hard :rolleyes:

[LostDoggy]

Very happy that i traded for Waters, scored a 94 today.

[LostDoggy]

Traded off Mark Williams then he goes and kicks 4 goals..greaaat.

Rooey 25, McLean 22. Not going well this week. ROK as Capt got 230 odd though so I guess it ain't all bad ;)

[Danny the snakeman]

Hmm not a good week to change my capt to roo :eek:

[LostDoggy]

Malceski would have to be close to the best buy of the season so far, apart from Barlow.

[GVGjr]

Malceski would have to be close to the best buy of the season so far, apart from Barlow.


McGuire has been very good as well.

[DOG GOD]

Im kicking myself for picking Kennelly over Malceski :(

Need gazza to really turn it on today and get me 300 pts.

Tippet is also a worry with this knee of his. He has gotta fire against Melb and generate a 120+ score :)

[GVGjr]

Im kicking myself for picking Kennelly over Malceski :(

Need gazza to really turn it on today and get me 300 pts.

Tippet is also a worry with this knee of his. He has gotta fire against Melb and generate a 120+ score :)

I took Mattner over Grundy and that hasn't worked for me. You win some you lose some.

[Go_Dogs]

McGuire has been very good as well.

As has McGlynn, who really seems to be thriving.

I wish I'd grabbed Heath Grundy too - he's had a terrific start to the year.

[Mofra]

Traded out Clark & Tippett, Clark went & did nothing so dodged a bullett, walked straigfht into another one but making Roo captain :(

I'm one of teh few that don't have ROK so my trade this week is an easy decision.

[cinder]

They're saying possibly 14 weeks out for Roo, ouch!

[DOG GOD]

F U Tippet. I knew i shouldve booted him last week...damn u :)

Now i'm looking at a $50,000 + price drop for my efforts (or his).

Gazza looking good as capt atm though.

[Yankee Hotel Foxtrot]

They're saying possibly 14 weeks out for Roo, ouch!

Indeed. I'm thinking I may need to bring JB in this week for Riewoldt. I'm now sweating on how badly injured Dangerfield is, I may need to make to forced trades this week, when I was hoping to be trading out some of the value buys I've got who'se value should go up tomorrow. That's the vagaries of the game though and it makes it interesting.

[jazzadogs]

I was thinking Johnno Brown in for Riewoldt, but ROK would also be a worthy addition...decisions decisions...

[cinder]

Indeed. I'm thinking I may need to bring JB in this week for Riewoldt. I'm now sweating on how badly injured Dangerfield is, I may need to make to forced trades this week, when I was hoping to be trading out some of the value buys I've got who'se value should go up tomorrow. That's the vagaries of the game though and it makes it interesting.

I'm stuffed if both Bock and Dangerfield are injured!

[LostDoggy]

I can't crack that 2000 mark!

Last 3 weeks: 1887, 1988 & 1967 this week. No thanks to Mclean (22) Riewoldt (25) :/

[Rocco Jones]

2222 for me this week, which I am very pleased with considering Riewoldt was my captain.

[GVGjr]

2222 for me this week, which I am very pleased with considering Riewoldt was my captain.


Wow, I wouldn't have done anywhere near that despite having Hodge as the Captain.
Hargrave and Tippet wouldn't have helped.

[Rocco Jones]

Wow, I wouldn't have done anywhere near that despite having Hodge as the Captain.
Hargrave and Tippet wouldn't have helped.

Yep. Next time I take the captaincy off Ablett is when Gold Coast have a bye.

Can't believe how bad Tippett has been. I was very close to picking him. I think there is some hope for Tippett owners this week. You can still trade him in with Roo for 2 quality forwards, there are a few good options going around.

[Happy Days]

1926, first time under 2k in a while.

Bock, Roo and Dangerfield going down didn't help things, neither did my "masterstroke" of bringing in Seaby for Tippet (although I suppose it sorta did in a way).

[LostDoggy]

2222 for me this week, which I am very pleased with considering Riewoldt was my captain.

2300-ish I think (which would be my second 2300+ score in three weeks -- happy!) with Roo not firing. I'm not sure what to do with him -- already have Browny, ROK et al.. Pav worth it RJ?

My subs scored reasonably this week -- McGuire, Bastinac, Pods, and Rockliff, also Silvagni has been good the first two weeks -- so may look to bring them into the 22 in coming weeks.

Only changes I would have made in hindsight to my original choices would be Macelski for Kennelly, and Hally for Gia (purely on money terms). Both Kennelly and Gia haven't been terrible, and still have the potential for coming good at a 95+ average, I guess. No real need to trade yet, but was tempted to move Everitt on for Macelski. Oh, also dodged a bullet -- nearly traded Dangerfield in this week.

[comrade]

2103 for me this week; a midfield of Ablett, Boyd and Hodge certainly helps. My ruckmen are killing me (Jolly and Warnock).

Over the next few weeks, Rockliff should prove to be a handy investment.