TooSerious
For those who take it way too seriously
Welcome to the first 2012 edition of Best Buys, and my first as the writer. Usually Best buys is a regular season article focussing on the price movements of players and finding value, however this pre-season edition will be a bit different. As the pre-season SuperCoach scores arent released until the completion of the NAB Cup Ive had to use some estimated figures to calculate scoring and price fluctuations, and with so many players playing its ended up pretty big. This week covers the first 9 teams to play, and there will be a follow-up edition next week.
Since it’s a fairly large article, I’d suggest grabbing a coffee or reading over lunch, and joining us over the break!
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This year I’ll be taking on the mantle of “Best Buys Writer” and providing the article, but as always the key part of this thread is the community input. The “thumbs up, thumbs down” system has worked really well in the past and provides an excellent way for the greater TS community to vote on your trade ideas. All the old hands around here will know all of this but for the new guys I’ll do a quick re-hash anyway. Simply put, you post your idea of a trade in the article comments with two options and the community tells you via the thumbs what they think. E.g. “Curnow upgrade to Swan?” or “Curnow upgrade to? Thumbs up for Swan, thumbs down for Ablett”. This takes personal feelings out of the equation and gives you great unbiased feedback from TS as a whole. If you are posting a question it is generally good form to answer a few other peoples questions while you’re there, and it helps to kill some time while you wait for answers. Generally speaking though it is best to give your trade suggestions 48 hours or so before tallying to get a more even spread of TS user feedback.
Best Buys as an article will outline players each week who will go up in price, down in price, or are great value where they are and will be listed by position, and sectioned into rookies, mid-pricers...
Since it’s a fairly large article, I’d suggest grabbing a coffee or reading over lunch, and joining us over the break!
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This year I’ll be taking on the mantle of “Best Buys Writer” and providing the article, but as always the key part of this thread is the community input. The “thumbs up, thumbs down” system has worked really well in the past and provides an excellent way for the greater TS community to vote on your trade ideas. All the old hands around here will know all of this but for the new guys I’ll do a quick re-hash anyway. Simply put, you post your idea of a trade in the article comments with two options and the community tells you via the thumbs what they think. E.g. “Curnow upgrade to Swan?” or “Curnow upgrade to? Thumbs up for Swan, thumbs down for Ablett”. This takes personal feelings out of the equation and gives you great unbiased feedback from TS as a whole. If you are posting a question it is generally good form to answer a few other peoples questions while you’re there, and it helps to kill some time while you wait for answers. Generally speaking though it is best to give your trade suggestions 48 hours or so before tallying to get a more even spread of TS user feedback.
Best Buys as an article will outline players each week who will go up in price, down in price, or are great value where they are and will be listed by position, and sectioned into rookies, mid-pricers...
We have had a vote going over the past week about the possibility of a trade deadline. We did have one last season, and some people did speak very strongly of the merits of one prior to the season starting; however the votes have been tallied and we will not be having a trade deadline this season. It was pretty close, with only a couple of votes in it - but I did set a deadline of today, so that is final now. Open slather for the remainder of the season.
This next matchup is an odd one due to the All Star break happening in the middle of it, but there are also 10 days with games during it, compared to the usual 7, so its a longer one in both ways - and we still only have the 5 acquisitions available to us, so use them wisely
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The highest score this week, once again, went to <a title="The Jug-O-Naughts (Kristian Collins)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10094&teamId=2&seasonId=2012" target="_top">The Jug-O-Naughts[/url] (coached by Fez) in Div1, with a monster score of 1929, which was more than 200 higher than than the next closest - 2 teams tied on 1718. The highest scoring loser was <a title="Team Ring Ticklers (joel Lamerton)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10201&teamId=10&seasonId=2012" target="_top">Team Ring Ticklers[/url] (coached by joellamerton) who had 1617 points in Div 2 - which was the 5th highest score of the round. The lowest score for this week was by <a title="CK Nicks (Costa Kastanis)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10094&teamId=12&seasonId=2012" target="_top">CK Nicks[/url] (coached by costak) in Div 1 with 945 points as 1 of only 2 teams to score less than 1000 - interestingly, the highest and lowest scores of the week were against each other, resulting in a margin of 773 points between them. On the other end of that scale, there were 3 games with a margin of 15 or less, but the smallest margin of the week was 13 - between <a title="Too...
This next matchup is an odd one due to the All Star break happening in the middle of it, but there are also 10 days with games during it, compared to the usual 7, so its a longer one in both ways - and we still only have the 5 acquisitions available to us, so use them wisely
.The highest score this week, once again, went to <a title="The Jug-O-Naughts (Kristian Collins)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10094&teamId=2&seasonId=2012" target="_top">The Jug-O-Naughts[/url] (coached by Fez) in Div1, with a monster score of 1929, which was more than 200 higher than than the next closest - 2 teams tied on 1718. The highest scoring loser was <a title="Team Ring Ticklers (joel Lamerton)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10201&teamId=10&seasonId=2012" target="_top">Team Ring Ticklers[/url] (coached by joellamerton) who had 1617 points in Div 2 - which was the 5th highest score of the round. The lowest score for this week was by <a title="CK Nicks (Costa Kastanis)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10094&teamId=12&seasonId=2012" target="_top">CK Nicks[/url] (coached by costak) in Div 1 with 945 points as 1 of only 2 teams to score less than 1000 - interestingly, the highest and lowest scores of the week were against each other, resulting in a margin of 773 points between them. On the other end of that scale, there were 3 games with a margin of 15 or less, but the smallest margin of the week was 13 - between <a title="Too...
Well, I was going to get started on my reviews from tonights games, but with the Bombers efforts, I think I might need to wait on that one.
While waiting however, check out my review of last nights games with the debut of the GWS, and how they we *almost* undefeated, but still dont have a win.
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GWS vs Bulldogs
Result: Dogs by 5, 5.5.35 to 1.3.3.30
Wow, what were the dogs thinking with that red? I mean, in isolation, its not that bad an outfit, but straight up against the orange Giants, it just seemed a terrible idea! I gotta say, wow, the GWS werent as bad as I thought they would be. That said though, it is the first game of the NAB, so Im sure the Dogs werent going at 100%. Still, if not for a Mohr punch, it would have been a Giant victory.
Palmer top scored for the GWS with 10 disposals and 48DT, I reckon though it will be about a 5SC, his disposal was pretty bad.
Giles was prolific, 6 touches and 7 hitouts for a 45. If you could guarentee me that Brogan was going to miss early, Giles would definitely come into the R2 equation.
McDonald looked great out there. Was rotated a bit, but 9 disposals and 38DT at a rookie price is tough to go past!
Darley, again, 10 disposal, he certainly got a lot of the ball and should be on everyones radar right now.
Curtly kicked the first goal for the GWS and got a fair few touches further up the ground. His disposal wasnt great, but hes certainly one to watch.
Scully/Ward, not fantasy relevant if that performance is anything to go by (of course, only a fool judges off this one performance)
Coniglio wasnt great, certainly didnt do enough to justify his premium rookie price.
Issy wasnt as bad as his 0 suggests, at least in the first half.
Ha, 17 touches for Boyd- gosh he racks them up didnt he! And he certainly has started the season red hot.
I expected Giansiracusa to do well here, he tends to start every year- particularly the pre-season well, then head down hill from mid-season...
While waiting however, check out my review of last nights games with the debut of the GWS, and how they we *almost* undefeated, but still dont have a win.
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GWS vs Bulldogs
Result: Dogs by 5, 5.5.35 to 1.3.3.30
Wow, what were the dogs thinking with that red? I mean, in isolation, its not that bad an outfit, but straight up against the orange Giants, it just seemed a terrible idea! I gotta say, wow, the GWS werent as bad as I thought they would be. That said though, it is the first game of the NAB, so Im sure the Dogs werent going at 100%. Still, if not for a Mohr punch, it would have been a Giant victory.
Palmer top scored for the GWS with 10 disposals and 48DT, I reckon though it will be about a 5SC, his disposal was pretty bad.
Giles was prolific, 6 touches and 7 hitouts for a 45. If you could guarentee me that Brogan was going to miss early, Giles would definitely come into the R2 equation.
McDonald looked great out there. Was rotated a bit, but 9 disposals and 38DT at a rookie price is tough to go past!
Darley, again, 10 disposal, he certainly got a lot of the ball and should be on everyones radar right now.
Curtly kicked the first goal for the GWS and got a fair few touches further up the ground. His disposal wasnt great, but hes certainly one to watch.
Scully/Ward, not fantasy relevant if that performance is anything to go by (of course, only a fool judges off this one performance)
Coniglio wasnt great, certainly didnt do enough to justify his premium rookie price.
Issy wasnt as bad as his 0 suggests, at least in the first half.
Ha, 17 touches for Boyd- gosh he racks them up didnt he! And he certainly has started the season red hot.
I expected Giansiracusa to do well here, he tends to start every year- particularly the pre-season well, then head down hill from mid-season...
How bloody good is it that the footys back. I mean, sure, its just the pretend stuff, but its bloody good to be back.
Check out over the break to see the first three games of the season.
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North Melbourne vs Richmond
Result: North by 3, 7.2.44 to 6.5.41
Wow, how did North end up winning this one, they looked absolutely terrible early, but with late goals to Petrie and Edwards, managed to fall into the half time break only two points behind. The second half started much as the first did, with Richmond - in particular Martin and Conca, doing some good things to get them out to an early lead.
It was at this stage that Conca rubbed out Patch Adams, it was reasonable innoucuous- Conca laid a block onto Adams, who from what you can tell, didnt see it coming. Heads clashed and Adams left the ground with a concussion. Still, it was very behind the play, and the AFL doesnt like behind the play, so for mine, hell get weeks. Now, I dont know if NAB weeks can be served out in the NAB or not- still waiting for the official word, but its a shame as Conca was looking very good.
From the hit on out though, it was all Roos, kicking the next 3 goals to run out 4 point victors. Though they did cop what looks a 6-8 week injury to Grima.
We dont have any Supercoach scores, but from a DreamTeam front, we have the following:
Brad Miller led the way for the Tigers, 7 disposals and 2.2 for a 47.
Dustin Martin looked every bit as good as I would have hoped. 11 disposals and 1.1 for a 43, and doing everything possible to get locked into my forward line.
Maric dominated the rucking against a pretty top-line outfit, scoring 12 of the games 20 hitouts. I think the dirty mullet might have helped with his streamlining, or something.
Conca, as mentioned above, played through the middle and was very good. 7 disposals for a 30, was a fine performance. Gotta see if the MRP lets him be in our teams though.
Morris looked pretty solid down back, he...
Check out over the break to see the first three games of the season.
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North Melbourne vs Richmond
Result: North by 3, 7.2.44 to 6.5.41
Wow, how did North end up winning this one, they looked absolutely terrible early, but with late goals to Petrie and Edwards, managed to fall into the half time break only two points behind. The second half started much as the first did, with Richmond - in particular Martin and Conca, doing some good things to get them out to an early lead.
It was at this stage that Conca rubbed out Patch Adams, it was reasonable innoucuous- Conca laid a block onto Adams, who from what you can tell, didnt see it coming. Heads clashed and Adams left the ground with a concussion. Still, it was very behind the play, and the AFL doesnt like behind the play, so for mine, hell get weeks. Now, I dont know if NAB weeks can be served out in the NAB or not- still waiting for the official word, but its a shame as Conca was looking very good.
From the hit on out though, it was all Roos, kicking the next 3 goals to run out 4 point victors. Though they did cop what looks a 6-8 week injury to Grima.
We dont have any Supercoach scores, but from a DreamTeam front, we have the following:
Brad Miller led the way for the Tigers, 7 disposals and 2.2 for a 47.
Dustin Martin looked every bit as good as I would have hoped. 11 disposals and 1.1 for a 43, and doing everything possible to get locked into my forward line.
Maric dominated the rucking against a pretty top-line outfit, scoring 12 of the games 20 hitouts. I think the dirty mullet might have helped with his streamlining, or something.
Conca, as mentioned above, played through the middle and was very good. 7 disposals for a 30, was a fine performance. Gotta see if the MRP lets him be in our teams though.
Morris looked pretty solid down back, he...
Hey guys, just quickly, I got the uploads working.
I should probably give usage instructions to you new guys, but its late and I gotta hit the sack!
I should probably give usage instructions to you new guys, but its late and I gotta hit the sack!
Well, at least in a couple of hours.
But in the meantime, lets get the live chat up for the weekend!
Click on read more to join the chat!
and CARN THE BOMBERS!!!
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But in the meantime, lets get the live chat up for the weekend!
Click on read more to join the chat!
and CARN THE BOMBERS!!!
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2 in 1 again this week...
I firstly want to bring to everyones attention that lockout is today at 5:30 AEDT as the Hawks are travelling over to NZ to kick off the weekend of NBL games. Two teams - Taipans and Crocs - play 2 games each this weekend, with [EDIT thanks to Parasite] only Adelaide missing out on a game. Another thing we should all be aware of is the schedule for next week: In round 21 there will be 7 games with 4 teams playing twice, including the Crocs - so its probably a good time to bring in a couple more of them, ready for their 4 games in 2 rounds - as they also had a couple of weeks ago.
Now have a look over the break for details about our DreamTeam league:::::::::
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Firstly, the round 18 results:
<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=212&lid=1">Duncans Troops[/url]
201
def by
322
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=332&lid=1">Cryil33s Crushers[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=661&lid=1">King Kong[/url]
280
def
239
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=416&lid=1">Bearfly[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=531&lid=1">Nothin But String[/url]
305
def
179
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=1956&lid=1">Maxys Marvels[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=881&lid=1">Team Stowie[/url]
337
def
204
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=team">Deadly mills[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=443&lid=1">Don Cottagers[/url]
389
def by
397
<td align="left"><a...
I firstly want to bring to everyones attention that lockout is today at 5:30 AEDT as the Hawks are travelling over to NZ to kick off the weekend of NBL games. Two teams - Taipans and Crocs - play 2 games each this weekend, with [EDIT thanks to Parasite] only Adelaide missing out on a game. Another thing we should all be aware of is the schedule for next week: In round 21 there will be 7 games with 4 teams playing twice, including the Crocs - so its probably a good time to bring in a couple more of them, ready for their 4 games in 2 rounds - as they also had a couple of weeks ago.
Now have a look over the break for details about our DreamTeam league:::::::::
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Firstly, the round 18 results:
<table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tbody>
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=212&lid=1">Duncans Troops[/url]
201
def by
322
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=332&lid=1">Cryil33s Crushers[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=661&lid=1">King Kong[/url]
280
def
239
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=416&lid=1">Bearfly[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=531&lid=1">Nothin But String[/url]
305
def
179
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=1956&lid=1">Maxys Marvels[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=881&lid=1">Team Stowie[/url]
337
def
204
<td align="left"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=team">Deadly mills[/url]
<td align="right"><a href="http://dreamteam.nbl.com.au/?p=other_teams&tid=443&lid=1">Don Cottagers[/url]
389
def by
397
<td align="left"><a...
Wow, just one more sleep until the NAB! Its getting exciting here, footys back an I for one am pretty damn stoked!
So join us over the break as we take a quick look at the 9 squads that will be taking the field this weekend.
And let us know who youll be keeping a close, close eye on.
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Richmond, Hawthorn, North Melbourne
Etihad Stadium, Friday Feb 17, 6.45pm AEDT
RICHMOND
2. Dylan Grimes, 4. Dustin Martin, 6. Shaun Grigg, 7. Matt Dea, 8. Jack Riewoldt, 9. Trent Cotchin, 10. Shane Edwards, 11. Jake Batchelor, 13, Brad Miller, 14. Bachar Houli, 16. Luke McGuane, 17. Chris Newman, 18. Alex Rance, 20. Ivan Maric, 21. Shane Tuck, 23. Daniel Jackson, 25. Angus Graham, 26. Robin Nahas, 28. Jake King, 29. Tyrone Vickery, 30. Reece Conca, 32. Brad Helbig, 35. Matthew White, 37. Jayden Post, 38. Steven Morris, 39. Tom Derickx, 41. Nathan Foley, 42. Brandon Ellis, 43. Todd Elton, 44. Matt Arnot, 45. Brett OHanlon, 46. Jeromey Webberley, 47. Addam Maric, 49. Steven Verrier
Ellis and Morris are the two big names here, with a slight dash of Arnot, Derickx and Conca will be the guys Im looking at closely here.
NORTH MELBOURNE
1. Hamish McIntosh, 3. Ryan Bastinac, 4 Liam Anthony, 5. Ben Warren, 6. Lachlan Hansen, 7. Jack Ziebell, 9. Andrew Swallow, 10. Ben Cunnington, 11. Michael Firrito, 12. Lindsay Thomas, 13. Leigh Adams, 14. Gavin Urquhart, 15. Luke Delaney, 16. Scott Thompson, 17. Nathan Grima, 18. Shaun Atley, 20. Drew Petrie, 22. Todd Goldstein, 23. Kieran Harper, 24. Levi Greenwood, 25. Robbie Tarrant, 26. Ben McKinley, 27. Aaron Edwards, 29. Brent Harvey, 31. Cameron Delaney, 33. Matthew Campbell, 34. Jamie Macmillan, 35. Aaron Black, 39. Cameron Pedersen, 41. Aaron Mullett, 42. Scott McMahon, 43. Sam Gibson, 45. Brad Mangan, 46. Ben Speight.
Love to get more of an idea on how the McIntosh/Goldstein dynamic is going to work. Im hoping that Gibson get a good amount of time to show us what hes got, but am still...
So join us over the break as we take a quick look at the 9 squads that will be taking the field this weekend.
And let us know who youll be keeping a close, close eye on.
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Richmond, Hawthorn, North Melbourne
Etihad Stadium, Friday Feb 17, 6.45pm AEDT
RICHMOND
2. Dylan Grimes, 4. Dustin Martin, 6. Shaun Grigg, 7. Matt Dea, 8. Jack Riewoldt, 9. Trent Cotchin, 10. Shane Edwards, 11. Jake Batchelor, 13, Brad Miller, 14. Bachar Houli, 16. Luke McGuane, 17. Chris Newman, 18. Alex Rance, 20. Ivan Maric, 21. Shane Tuck, 23. Daniel Jackson, 25. Angus Graham, 26. Robin Nahas, 28. Jake King, 29. Tyrone Vickery, 30. Reece Conca, 32. Brad Helbig, 35. Matthew White, 37. Jayden Post, 38. Steven Morris, 39. Tom Derickx, 41. Nathan Foley, 42. Brandon Ellis, 43. Todd Elton, 44. Matt Arnot, 45. Brett OHanlon, 46. Jeromey Webberley, 47. Addam Maric, 49. Steven Verrier
Ellis and Morris are the two big names here, with a slight dash of Arnot, Derickx and Conca will be the guys Im looking at closely here.
NORTH MELBOURNE
1. Hamish McIntosh, 3. Ryan Bastinac, 4 Liam Anthony, 5. Ben Warren, 6. Lachlan Hansen, 7. Jack Ziebell, 9. Andrew Swallow, 10. Ben Cunnington, 11. Michael Firrito, 12. Lindsay Thomas, 13. Leigh Adams, 14. Gavin Urquhart, 15. Luke Delaney, 16. Scott Thompson, 17. Nathan Grima, 18. Shaun Atley, 20. Drew Petrie, 22. Todd Goldstein, 23. Kieran Harper, 24. Levi Greenwood, 25. Robbie Tarrant, 26. Ben McKinley, 27. Aaron Edwards, 29. Brent Harvey, 31. Cameron Delaney, 33. Matthew Campbell, 34. Jamie Macmillan, 35. Aaron Black, 39. Cameron Pedersen, 41. Aaron Mullett, 42. Scott McMahon, 43. Sam Gibson, 45. Brad Mangan, 46. Ben Speight.
Love to get more of an idea on how the McIntosh/Goldstein dynamic is going to work. Im hoping that Gibson get a good amount of time to show us what hes got, but am still...
We got a few intra-club matches in this report, but theres also a fair lockout occurring from a few choice clubs!
Check out the last month worth of training reports from the Bomber, Docker, Cats, Suns and Giants.
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Essendon
Seriously Bombers!! Give us something please!
6/2
We got a puff piece here on Hille, officially "training the house down". Is an interesting option, but surely the Bombers will be looking to get gametime into Bellchambers?
10/2 INTRA-CLUB
The club intraclub match, and like all things Essendon this season, the details have been pretty sketchy! That said however;
Browne, Gumbleton, Hocking, Hunter, Hurley, Steinberg & Winderlich were missing.
Zaharakis was looking pretty good, however, he did spend a lot of time up forward.
Leroy Jetta played the game off of the Half back flank. Interesting role for the boy and could be what he needs to raise his confidence.
Hille, Watson and Stanton are all looking very fit. (as youd expect!)
Kavangh and Brendan Lee are both shaping up to being decent picks Id think (provided Lee can score an elevation.)
Interestingly, in the post game sprints, Kyle Reimers tore it up. But there is speculation as to whether that was due to increased fitness, or simply not working hard enough through the game.
Fremantle
See, this is how you let the fans into your training sessions!!
16/1
Still no Mundy, Sandilands, Grover, Wilson or Faulks
Fyfe was training, looked good from all reports.
Mzungu was on the track as well, thankfully.
Ballantyne is still getting massive wraps.
18/6
A short session which only had half the Dockers out there.
Fyfe was moving freely, but heading inside after the skill session.
Word is that Morabito wont be available til mid-year. Also that Neale should be playing early in the season.
20/1
Grover, Mundy, Spurr, Michie, Wilson-King and Forster were all missing
As with every other session, Balla midfield...
Check out the last month worth of training reports from the Bomber, Docker, Cats, Suns and Giants.
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Essendon
Seriously Bombers!! Give us something please!
6/2
We got a puff piece here on Hille, officially "training the house down". Is an interesting option, but surely the Bombers will be looking to get gametime into Bellchambers?
10/2 INTRA-CLUB
The club intraclub match, and like all things Essendon this season, the details have been pretty sketchy! That said however;
Browne, Gumbleton, Hocking, Hunter, Hurley, Steinberg & Winderlich were missing.
Zaharakis was looking pretty good, however, he did spend a lot of time up forward.
Leroy Jetta played the game off of the Half back flank. Interesting role for the boy and could be what he needs to raise his confidence.
Hille, Watson and Stanton are all looking very fit. (as youd expect!)
Kavangh and Brendan Lee are both shaping up to being decent picks Id think (provided Lee can score an elevation.)
Interestingly, in the post game sprints, Kyle Reimers tore it up. But there is speculation as to whether that was due to increased fitness, or simply not working hard enough through the game.
Fremantle
See, this is how you let the fans into your training sessions!!
16/1
Still no Mundy, Sandilands, Grover, Wilson or Faulks
Fyfe was training, looked good from all reports.
Mzungu was on the track as well, thankfully.
Ballantyne is still getting massive wraps.
18/6
A short session which only had half the Dockers out there.
Fyfe was moving freely, but heading inside after the skill session.
Word is that Morabito wont be available til mid-year. Also that Neale should be playing early in the season.
20/1
Grover, Mundy, Spurr, Michie, Wilson-King and Forster were all missing
As with every other session, Balla midfield...
With only 4 rounds of our regular season left, three teams have pretty much guaranteed themselves a playoff spot as they all remain undefeated. In Division 1, <a title="The Jug-O-Naughts (Kristian Collins)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10094&teamId=2&seasonId=2012" target="_top">The Jug-O-Naughts[/url] (coached by Fez) and <a title="Albert Park Rangers (Brett T, Michelle Johnstone)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=10094&teamId=10&seasonId=2012" target="_top">Albert Park Rangers[/url] (coached by bgt2110) are yet to play each other, and for either to miss out on the post season, they would have to lose all remaining games and lose ground on the points for ladder too - so 1 of them is a certainty to make it, and it is highly unlikely that either would miss. The other undefeated team is <a title="Team HEAVER! (Dave Tong)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=13&seasonId=2012" target="_top">Team HEAVER![/url] (coached by HEAVER) who just handed <a title="Kings of Karlos (Sean Minetti, Leigh Walles)" href="http://games.espn.go.com/fba/clubhouse?leagueId=23530&teamId=10&seasonId=2012" target="_top">Kings of Karlos[/url] their first loss; however, due to the big gap between them and 3rd in Premier, both of these teams are in prime position to win their respective division titles and get the first round bye in the playoffs.
There are no teams across the 3 leagues that are out of the finals race, but we do need to start discussing a trade deadline. We discussed it a little before the season and Im fairly sure it was decided that we would have one, but I put off deciding a date as we had more urgent issues at the time. Last year we had one and it worked well - we did not plan it this way, but it ended up coinciding with the exact moment that a team dropped out of finals contention for the first time. That would be hard to judge, and we only have a few dates...
There are no teams across the 3 leagues that are out of the finals race, but we do need to start discussing a trade deadline. We discussed it a little before the season and Im fairly sure it was decided that we would have one, but I put off deciding a date as we had more urgent issues at the time. Last year we had one and it worked well - we did not plan it this way, but it ended up coinciding with the exact moment that a team dropped out of finals contention for the first time. That would be hard to judge, and we only have a few dates...
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