TooSerious

Well, this is just the latest post yet! It's also the final in the 18 in 18.

Next few practice matches are all un-televised, but hopefully our friends at CD still scope them out.

Anyways, teams are below

<strong style='color: #2e2e2e; background-color: #ffffff;]GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY: Final team[/b]<br style='color: #2e2e2e;[/img]
<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background-color: #ffffff;]1. Phil Davis,2. Curtly Hampton,3. Stephen Coniglio,4. Toby Greene,5. Dylan Shiel, 7. Rhys Palmer,8. Callan Ward,9. 10. Devon Smith,11. Jed Lamb,12. Jon Patton,14. Tom Bugg,17. Adam Treloar,18. Jeremy Cameron,19. Nick Haynes,20. Adam Tomlinson,22. Joshua Kelly,23. Heath Shaw,26. Jon Giles, 30. Lachie Plowman,31. Jacob Townsend,32. Josh Hunt,33. Will Hoskin-Elliott,40. Adam Kennedy,41. Shane Mumford, 46. Dylan Addison,48. Sam Frost
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<strong style='color: #2e2e2e; background-color: #ffffff;]ST KILDA: Final team[/b]<br style='color: #2e2e2e;[/img]
color: #2e2e2e;]1. Tom Hickey, 4. Clint Jones, 5. Shane Savage, 6. Sebastian Ross, 7. Lenny Hayes, 9. Tom Lee, 11. Leigh Montagna, 12. Nick Riewoldt, 13. Adam Schneider, 14. Jarryn Geary, 15. Jack Billings, 16. Jack Newnes, 18. Billy Longer, 20. David Armitage, 21. Luke Delaney, 22. Farren Ray, 24. Sean Dempster, 26. Tom Curren, 29. Jimmy Webster, 33. James Gwilt, 34. Nathan Wright, 35. Josh Saunders, 36. Luke Dunstan<br style='color: #2e2e2e;[/img]
color: #2e2e2e;]37. Beau Maister, 39. Cameron Shenton, 44. Maverick Weller
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[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]Rhys Palmer 115<br style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;[/img]
[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]Adam Treloar 113<br style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;[/img]
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Round 1 of the finals has kicked off with a bang. Please join us over the break where we review all the finals in the various leagues.

Premier League



After week one of the finals both the Jug O Naughts and Wade Machine have progressed through to the next round of the major finals. Walesy and Heaver have been eliminated.

In the minor round finals, Ant and Jet are still alive in their quest to avoid relegation. I am sorry to say that one of the founding members of the Premier League - Jasmine - has been relegated to Division One. I am sure it won't be long before we see her back in the Premier League again.

Major finals



4 The Jug O Naughts 1770 defeated 5 Too Seriouseses 1679



This game was in the balance at the start of the last day. However Fez was able to outscore Walesy by 111 to get the win and move onto the next round of the finals. Games played were 48-45 in favour of Walesy. Fez will be hoping that the ticking time bomb of DMC keeps it together over the next few weeks to help his finals chances. This week the best players for Fez were Vucevic (220/4), Ariza (194/3) and DeRozan (185/3). It has been a very solid season for Walesy and he can be proud of his efforts in his return to the Premier League. The leading scorers for Walesy this round were Irving (268/4), George (209/4) and Gay (189/3).

3 Wade Machine 1647 defeated 6 Heaver 1386



Wade Machine hit the ground running and after day one of this matchup they were already 270 pts up and were able to maintain this lead throughout. Games played were 44 all. Heaver did well to make the finals considering his team was hard hit with injuries in the middle stages of the season. This week the best players for Wade Machine were Noah (226/4), Curry (189/4) and Jordan (170/3). The leading scorers for Heave this week were Harden (174/3), Westbrook (164/3) and T Thompson (161/4). Wade Machine will be looking to keep the good run going by...

Oh how the rucks are about to change. Hamish McIntosh! Can he ruck beside Sandilands for a high-risk mid-priced rucking combo of awesome?
Hogan in is nice, and I'd like to see more of the Doms.
Geelong have a couple of mid pricers on a lot of radars. Namely Caddy and Guthrie. Now, I'm more than happy to be convinced otherwise, but do they really make premium status this year? The major rookie of note is Jake Kardashian.

<p style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f5; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px;]Melbourne
<p style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f5; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px;]1. Jesse Hogan, 2. Nathan Jones, 4. Jack Watts, 5. Jimmy Toumpas, 8. James Frawley, 9. Jack Trengove, 10. Shannon Byrnes, 12. Dom Tyson, 13. Jordie McKenzie, 14. Lynden Dunn, 15. Mitch Clisby, 17. Sam Blease, 18. Daniel Cross, 22. Viv Michie, 23. Bernie Vince, 25. Tom McDonald, 26. Daniel Nicholson, 29. Jayden Hunt, 31. Jack Grimes, 33. Dom Barry, 38. Jeremy Howe, 39. Neville Jetta, 41. Alexis Georgiou, 42. Jake Spencer, 44. Rohan Bail, 45. Matt Jones, 46. Dean Terlich, 47. Max King, 48. Jack Fitzpatrick.
<p style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f5; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px;]Geelong
<p style='color: #000000; background-color: #f8f8f5; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 14px;]1. Mitch Brown, 2. Billie Smeds, 3. Jimmy Bartel, 5. Travis Varcoe, 6. Lincoln McCarthy, 7. Harry Taylor, 8. Jake Kolodjashnij, 9. James Kelly, 13. Tom Lonergan, 14. Joel Selwood, 15. Jordan Schroder, 16. Dawson Simpson, 17. Hamish McIntosh, 19. Taylor Hunt, 20. Steve Johnson, 21. Jordan Murdoch, 22. Mitch Duncan, 23. Josh Caddy, 25. Jared Rivers, 26. Tom Hawkins, 29. Cam Guthrie, 33. George Horlin-Smith, 34. Josh Walker, 35. Jarrad Jansen, 38. Jackson Sheringham, 40. Jackson Thurlow, 42. Nick Bourke, 45. Joel Hamling, 46. Mark Blicavs

Bernie Vince 129

Mitch Duncan 118

Dom Tyson 112

Steve Johnson 110

Lynden Dunn 110

Nathan...

Steve has sent me the reviews for this week and asked me to post them, but before I do that, lets take a look at the confirmed promotions and relegations:

Firstly, lets have a look at the confirmed promotions:
* Rev is going up from Div 1 to Premier
* twoeyec and bgt2110 are both going up from Div 2 to Div 1
* all of UnderAchievers, yumcha, doolz and headmandude are confirmed to be promoted from Div 3 to Div 2

- all the above are subject to their acceptance of the promotion of course.


The only confirmed relegations are the people moving from Div 2 to Div 3 as the Wildcard exemption is still in play for the teams in Div 1 and Premier.

The confirmed relegations for players in Div 2 are:
* Rad_E_Cool, Reyloc, smokinjoemisiti, doobs, rodgo and lethal

Now, here's who is in the relegation zone in the other divisions and who will go down if anyone is successful in winning the exemption.
Firstly, anyone in the relegation zone (in Premier or Div 1) who wins the GmC7 in the Consolation Ladder Playoff Bracket is exempt from relegation.

Premier:
Jasmine and anthak in relegation zone.
Jet is next in line.

Div 1:
trav00, Lano24, Hawker and Crossy in relegation zone.
fudge is next in line.


Let us know if you have any questions, but otherwise, read on for the reviews::::



<p style='margin-bottom: 10pt;]Premier League (by Steve)


<p style='margin-bottom: 10pt;]Karlos and Mick have the week off in week 1 of the playoffs courtesy of finishing top in their divisions. Wade Machine is up against Heaver (3 v 6) and Fez is up against Walesy (4 v 5).
<p style='margin-bottom: 10pt;]Onto the review for Round 16
<p style='margin-bottom: 10pt;]Too Seriouseses (9-7) 2222 defeated King of Karlos (13-3) 2220
<p style='margin-bottom: 10pt;]This was the closest match of the round and it had everything. Walesy took full advantage of the matchup acquisitions and the total games played...

Its a pretty-big deal on Friday that I'll be in the big smoke! To celebrate the occasion we'll have a TS get-together for some drinks, some banter, and some general fun. (Its actually not such a big deal, I fly over at-least once a year).

Right now the plan is to turn up to The Mitre Tavern, which apparently is at 5 Bank Place (off Little Collins, between William and Queen).http://www.mitretavern.com.au/

I'll probably be there from about 5pm (maybe earlier if others are turning up earlier). Walesy will be there whenever he gets there. I know a few others also expressed interest.

So, anyone interested in a TS get-together, head on over and join in the fun.
(...and send PM's if you can't find it, or can't find us, we're all on phones these days anyway)

Oh boy oh boy, I can't wait to see the run around that gets given to Ellis tonight. After his efforts last game, he's getting a reputation.

Also, of course, Gary Rohan is pretty much a lock in most squads by now. Laidler is and interesting one though, as is Brad Sheed.

I dunno, who are you watching tonight?

Teams:



SYDNEY SWANS

2. Rhyce Shaw, 4. Dan Hannebery 5. Ryan O'Keefe, 6. Tom Mitchell, 7. Harry Cunningham, 9. Nick Malceski, 11. Jeremy Laidler, 13. Toby Nankervis, 14. Craig Bird, 16. Gary Rohan, 18. Jordan Lockyer, 19. Tom Derickx 20. Sam Reid, 22. Dean Towers, 23. Lance Franklin, 24. Dane Rampe, 26. Luke Parker, 27. Dan Robinson, 30. Lewis Roberts-Thomson, 31. Harry Marsh, 32. Lewis Jetta, 33. Brandon Jack, 35. Sam Naismith, 36. Aliir Aliir, 38. Mike Pyke, 39. Heath Grundy, 40. Nick Smith, 42. Xavier Richards, 44. Jake Lloyd



WEST COAST EAGLE

1. Mitch Brown, 3. Andrew Gaff, 4. Dom Sheed, 5. Brad Sheed, 6. Elliot Yeo, 7. Chris Masten, 10. Scott Selwood, 12. Sharrod Wellingham, 13. Luke Shuey, 15. Jamie Cripps, 18. Xavier Ellis, 19. Adam Carter, 21. Brant Colledge, 22. Callum Sinclair, 24. Matt Rosa, 25. Shannon Hurn, 27. Jack Darling, 29. Scott Lycett, 30. Blayne Wilson, 31. Will Schofield, 33. Josh Hill, 34. Mark Hutchings, 35. Patrick McGinnity, 36. Fraser McInnes, 38. Murray Newman, 40. Dylan Main, 41. Will Maginness, 42. Jeremy McGovern, 44. Jamie Bennell

Some of you may have already <a target='_blank' href='http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/serious-supercoach-which-is-the-best-selection-strategy-guns-and-rookies-or-midprice-mayhem/story-fni5f3gz-1226824934845]read this previously[/url]; however, read on if you haven't


GUNS AND ROOKIES v MID-PRICERS
In simple terms, the guns and rookies (GNR&amp;rdquo approach is to start the year with a mix of low-priced players (rookies) and high-priced premium players. Generally having 15 bargain basement players in your squad would leave enough funds under the salary cap to pick up 15 of the best players in the competition.
On the other hand, the mid-price approach opts for more players who are valued between $200,000 and $500,000. While you still need premium players and rookies under this strategy, it allows for more of a balance of similarly priced players across the field.
Using more expensive mid-priced players instead of rookies does not leave enough money for nearly as many premium players in your line-up. A mid-price structure could vary anywhere between three and 13 mid-priced players, depending on your fancy and how many risks you want to take.
The main advantage of the latter approach is that mid-pricers will ideally have greater job security than rookie-priced players, playing more games when you need them on the field early in the season.
They will also generally score more points than rookie-priced players, although this is offset by having fewer premium players.
The aim is to try to pick players who will become premium players during the season. These can often be found by looking for players who are returning after long-term injuries, have changed clubs or role in their team, or who are set for a breakout season.



ARE MID-PRICERS WORTH THE PUNT?
It is not always easy to identify mid-pricers that will do well enough to justify picking them in our starting squads.
Last season there were only about 10 players who...

Sorry, rushed. Here's the teams.
<strong style='color: #2e2e2e;]WESTERN BULLDOGS[/b]
<div style='color: #2e2e2e;]Out:Jason Tutt, Liam Jones, Jack Redpath
<div style='color: #2e2e2e;]Substitutes:Shaun Higgins, Tom Williams
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e;]FREMANTLE
<div style='color: #2e2e2e;]Out:Colin Sylvia, Nathan Fyfe, Matt Taberner

Substitutes:Chris Mayne, Jack Hannath
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WESTERN BULLDOGS
<div style='color: #2e2e2e;]Final team:3. Mitch Wallis, 5. Matthew Boyd, 6. Luke Dahlhaus, 7. Shaun Higgins, 8. Stewart Crameri, 9. Jake Stringer, 10. Easton Wood, 11. Jackson Macrae, 12. Tom Williams, 13. Daniel Giansiracusa, 17. Adam Cooney, 21. Tom Liberatore, 22. Mitch Honeychurch, 23. Jordan Roughead, 25. Koby Stevens, 26. Lachlan Hunter, 27. Will Minson, 29. Tory Dickson, 31. Tom Young, 32. Michael Talia, 38. Dale Morris, 39. Jason Johanissen, 42. Liam Picken, 44. Brett Goodes, 45. Tom Campbell, 46. Lin Jong
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FREMANTLE
<div>Final team:1. Hayden Ballantyne, 3. Zac Dawson, 6. Danyle Pearce, 7. Nick Suban, 9. Matt de Boer, 10. Michael Walters, 11. Tommy Sheridan, 13. Tendai Mzungu, 15. Ryan Crowley, 16. David Mundy, 17. Hayden Crozier, 18. Luke McPharlin, 19. Scott Gumbleton, 21. Michael Barlow, 22. Tanner Smith, 23. Chris Mayne, 27. Lachie Neale, 29. Matthew Pavlich, 31. Aaron Sandilands, 32. Stephen Hill, 33. Cam Sutcliffe, 34. Lee Spurr, 37. Michael Johnson, 38. Jack Hannath, 41. Paul Duffield, 46. Clancee Pearce





[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]Dogs:<br style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;[/img]
[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]Stevens 131<br style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;[/img]
[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]J. Macrae 123<br style='color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;[/img]
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<p class='Standard]The pre-season is upon us. A time where coaches give their young charges plenty of games and your everyday puff piece can turn any rookie into the next Gary Ablett. But with so many different fresh faces thrown up each year and with the coaches experimenting with team structure, how exactly do we separate the real deals in these rookies from the fools gold?
<p class='Standard]Being a numbers kinda guy, I've always been a fan of watching trends from the past to garner a few clues on the future, so lets take a look at the obvious statistic to track- a players average over the NAB. Last year, we had 22 rookie or rookie priced players, who during the pre-season managed an average of 60 points per game. Not keeper material, of course, but for what you pay, it does the job and is likely to make you a bit of coin along the way.
<p class='Standard]Of those 22 players however, only 6 of them kept that average, while playing an acceptable amount of games over the early season, where others just didn't get the games. These absolute hits were, Brett Goodes, Jaeger O'Meara, Dean Terlich, Lachlan Whitfield, Oliver Wines and Matt Jones. All well known names if you played the game seriously last year and every one of them essential to any squad hoping to have given it a shake.
<p class='Standard]Obviously, scoring alone isn't the only indicator of success in the season proper or perhaps even the most important.
<p class='Standard]When we take a closer look at that list of hits, there are a few significant factors at play. Firstly, teams. Those guys came from teams who, to put it bluntly, weren't exactly Premiership contenders in the 2012 season. Secondly, they all played significant minutes across the pre-season, averaging around 260 minutes of game time. Whitfield was the exception to that, playing just 195 minutes. Finally, we can look at these guys and see, they are either mature aged, or were rated as a potential elite midfielder.
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The Port Power. heh.
Carn Chappy!
Zac Merrett is high on my watchlist right now, as is, obviously, Jared Polec. Also[span style='color: #2e2e2e;]Ashby.
Who are you all looking at tonight?
<strong style='color: #2e2e2e;]ESSENDON[/b]<br style='color: #2e2e2e;[/img]
<div style='color: #2e2e2e;]1. Michael Hibberd, 3. Paul Chapman, 4. Jobe Watson, 5. Brent Stanton, 6. Joe Daniher, 7. Leroy Jetta, 8. Jason Winderlich, 9. Brendon Goddard, 11. David Zaharakis, 12. Mark Baguley, 14. Jason Ashby, 16. Tayte Pears, 18. Michael Hurley, 20. Jackson Merrett, 21. Dyson Heppell, 22. Jake Carlisle, 25. Ariel Steinberg, 26. Cale Hooker, 27. Zach Merrett, 28. Elliott Kavanagh, 29. Cory Dell'Olio, 30. Paddy Ryder, 31. Dustin Fletcher, 32. Travis Colyer, 34. Kyle Hardingham, 35. Martin Gleeson, 39. Heath Hocking, 40. Ben Howlett, 44. Fraser Thurlow



PORT ADELAIDE

<div>1. Travis Boak, 4. Brent Renouf, 5. Matthew Broadbent, 6. Angus Monfries, 7. Bradley Ebert, 8. Hamish Hartlett, 9. Robert Gray, 11. John Butcher, 13. Cameron O'Shea, 14. Paul Stewart, 15. Lewis Stevenson, 16. Oliver Wines, 17. Tom Clurey, 18. Kane Cornes, 19. Matt White, 20. Chad Wingard, 21. Jared Polec, 23. Matthew Lobbe, 24. Jarman Impey, 25. Domenic Cassisi, 26. Andrew Moore, 28. Jay Schulz, 29. Jasper Pittard, 36. Jack Hombsch, 38. Ben Newton, 39. Justin Westhoff, 40. Aaron Young, 42. Tom Jonas, 43. Karl Amon





[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;]Jasper Pittard 134<br style='color: #444444;[/img]
[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;]Kane Cornes 122<br style='color: #444444;[/img]
[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;]Jared Polec 115<br style='color: #444444;[/img]
[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;]Matthew Broadbent 108<br style='color: #444444;[/img]
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[span style='color: #444444; background-color: #ffffff;]Justin Westhoff 105<br style='color: #444444;[/img]
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