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We copped two zeros in round 5, which helped us achieve our lowest score of the season so far - 1955 - which also saw us below 2000 for the first time.

We are now ranked 4949th, slipping 3656 places!

To make matters worse - we had Lowers 106 on the pine, with only 6 scoring defenders. That was because we wasted our emergency on Goddard - taking advantage of the partial lockout to see if he did any good; but Broughton missing as a late withdrawal threw that plan out of whack.

Over the break will be all players individual scores::::

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1. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/575">Deledio[/url] (DEF)
<td align="right">100



2. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/110">Gibbs[/url] (DEF)
<td align="right">87



3. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/202">Heppell[/url] (DEF)
<td align="right">97



4. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/632">Goddard[/url] (DEF) (Emerg)
<td align="right">120



5. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/107">Duigan[/url] (DEF)
<td align="right">53



6. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/23">Otten[/url] (DEF)
<td align="right">65



7. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/180">Swan[/url] (MID) (Capt)
<td align="right">212



8. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/169">Pendlebury[/url] (MID)
<td align="right">130



9. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/104">Curnow[/url] (MID)
<td align="right">94



10. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/368">Selwood[/url] (MID)
<td align="right">115



11. <a href="http://supercoach.heraldsun.com.au/player/300">Harris[/url] (MID)
<td align="right">107



12. <a...

Wow, it only just feels like lockout finished yesterday- and here I am opening the next teams thread- where did the week go!?

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West Coast

B : A. Smith, D. Glass, S. Hurn
HB: S. Butler, E. Mackenzie, S. Selwood
C : A. Embley, M. Priddis, M. Rosa
HF: L. Shuey, J. Kennedy, M. Nicoski
F : M. LeCras, Q. Lynch, J. Darling
Fo: D. Cox, D. Kerr, A. Selwood
Int: B. Ebert, N. Naitanui, P. McGinnity, A. Gaff

E : W. Schofield, T. Swift, G. Weedon

IN: LeCras, McGinnity, Smith
OUT: Brown, Schofield, Dalziell.

Melbourne

B : C. Bartram, J. Rivers, J. Frawley
HB: L. Tapscott, C. Garland, J. Grimes
C : R. Bail, N. Jones, B. Green
HF: A. Davey, C. Sylvia, J. Gysberts
F : J. Watts, L. Jurrah, A. Wonaeamirri
Fo: M. Jamar, B. Moloney, J. Trengove
Int: L. Dunn, C. Morton, S. Martin, J. Bennell

E : M. Warnock, R. Petterd, A. Maric

Sydney Swans

B: Paul Bevan, Ted Richards, Rhyce Shaw
HB: Tadhg Kennelly, Heath Grundy, Nicholas Smith
C: Craig Bird, Kieren Jack, Martin Mattner
HF: Jude Bolton, Adam Goodes, Daniel Hannebery
F: Ben McGlynn, Sam Reid, Ryan OKeefe
Foll: Shane Mumford, Josh P. Kennedy, Jarrad McVeigh
I/C: Jarred Moore, Jesse White, Lewis Jetta, Andrejs Everitt
Emg: Lewis Johnston, Mike Pyke, Luke Parker

In: Tadhg Kennelly, Jarred Moore
Out: Gary Rohan (Knee), Alex Johnson (Hamstring)


Carlton

B: Christopher Yarran, Michael Jamison, Simon White
HB: Nick Duigan, Jeremy Laidler, Jordan Russell
C: Heath Scotland, Chris Judd, Kade Simpson
HF: Mitch Robinson, Jarrad Waite, Andrew Walker
F: Andrew Carrazzo, Shaun Hampson, Jeffrey Garlett
Foll: Robert Warnock, Bryce Gibbs, Marc Murphy
I/C: Eddie Betts, David Ellard, Aaron Joseph, Edward Curnow
Emg: Setanta OhAilpin, Dennis Armfield, Zach Tuohy


North Melbourne

B: Brady Rawlings, Nathan Grima, Scott Thompson
HB: Daniel Pratt, Michael Firrito, Daniel Wells
C: Shaun Atley, Brent Harvey, Samuel Wright
HF: Scott McMahon, Lachlan Hansen, Lindsay Thomas...

Just a quick post for Rising Star. This week Tom Liberatore takes it out, but it was a close run thing, and considering it was his second improvement, its not always easy to succeed in these circumstances.

Indeed, now that we have largely got the "third game bubble" out of the majority of our players, we are starting to see experienced people who have got a real burst of form together in the Rising Star nominations for this week. They could still be decent value options worth considering so keep your eyes open.
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As for a quick spiel on "Libba", well we all know his dad squeaked in to win the 1990 Brownlow Medal (probably due to Kolynuiks goal over Graham Wrights head that year...), and with Tony being one of the shortest players in recent times, its interesting to note that Tom has developed from the mothers side on that one (presumably). What cant be questioned though, is Tommys love of the hard ball. That, for sure, is a trait passed down directly from Father to Son. I can see Liberatore being a current real smoky for the AFL Rising Star. Sure, there are the sexy players like Heppell and Swallow getting rave reviews, along with Ed Curnow, but Liberatore has earned a starting 18 spot in a team which has the deepest midfield rotation in the competition, and must be considered.

As for those enquiring about Dyson Heppell, the young gun still misses votes but hes still got a juicy BE of 8, so he might be there this week. The great news on Heppell is he keeps producing.

Finally, a shout out to my backup ruckman for this week Drew Petrie. I do the Legacy thing and Raise a Glass to you old son. A performance for the ages against the Tigers.

Votes for this week:
5 - Tom Liberatore
4 - Nathan Fyfe
3 - Jed Adcock
2 - Brandon Matera
1 - Drew Petrie

Current Nominations: Curnow, Smith, Liberatore
Current Votes:
9 - Curnow, Liberatore
5 - Smith
4 - Fyfe
3 - Savage, Duigan, Adcock
2 - Tapscott, Harris, Matera
1 - Heppell,...

Alright, posts are coming thick and fast today- and heres StKilda Thundas results for the champions league. Gotta say, at least I got knocked out by the overall leader right now.

<font>Week 2 saw some horrific scores thrown up and this was shown in our league average od 2089, which is 160 points less then week 1. But our overall league average is still a solid 2169.</font>

<font>In the total points competition there are 12 teams within 116 points of leader The Hornswagglers. If this week has shown anything its that 100 points isn’t that hard to make up during these multi bye weeks, especially this week with the train wreck that is Geelong, Hawthorn &amp; Fremantle having the byes.</font>


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<font>Match of the round this week looks set to be Green Jellybeans vs IPIKDA WONG PRAYER. Its 30th overall vs 208th and both look set to be hit hard with the byes.</font>

<font>Key Differences are looking like:</font>

<font>Swan, J.Riewoldt versus Sylvia, Fisher but will be interesting to see how they try and cover the 5+ players they are missing with the bye. Im slightly leaning towards Green Jellybeans, just due to the Swan factor.</font>

<font>Just a reminder that any draws will now be decided by: </font>

<font>The highest points scorer in the multi bye competition will go through.
If still tied after that then highest ranked team in official supercoach rankings will progress to next round.</font>


<font color="#0000FF">WEEK 2 (Round 5) Results</font>

<font>Match 17 – PT's Cruisers: 1958 Lost </font><font color="#FF0000">Charlie's Chiefs: 2173</font>

<font>Match 18 – Beauie Bling!: 2124 Lost </font><font color="#FF0000">IPIKDA WONG PRAYER: 2164</font>

<font>Match 19 – Licky My Nutz: 2029 Lost </font><font color="#FF0000">Rommel's Legion: 2084</font>

<font>Match 20 – SUPERFLY FC: 2104 Lost </font><font color="#FF0000">Green Jellybeans: 2193</font>

<font>Match 21 – BlueBeliever: 2082 Def...

<h1>When the going gets tough, the tough get going...</h1>
Its one of the mottos of my life, and so after what was a cataclysmic week for so many in Supercoach, its time for everyone to pick up their socks, dust off the dirt, wipe the blood from the face and get back into the ring for another bout.

What a shame we have to do it this week without Franklin, Rioli, Selwood, Bartel, Enright, Broughton, Pavlich and Sandilands.  And others, but these guys will hurt enough.

This is where we need to look at the Best Buys for the round, to see if they can make any difference to whats going on.   But first, an aside from me in assessing the current premium and elite players in the comp, on their form from their first 4 or 5 matches.   What is clear, above all else, is that 600k is the new 700k, and that the bargain bazaar is going to be chock full each weekend.   (Not that this is a surprise to many TooSerious readers.   As the Gold Coast entered the fray, we all knew, quick rookie appreciation in the bubble round - after their 3rd game - then slower from there, and that premiums would fall rapidly.   All due to the total player payments pool.   Walesy can regale us on this if so required.)

And therefore, if 600k is the new 700k, then 450 could be the new 500. Im not sure if anyone else noticed that Gibbs (some piss-poor recent games, granted) has averaged 100 for the year, but is now under 450.   I wont say thats unheard of, but a small blip in form can cause huge ripples in player value.

My thought on 450 then, following the logic, is thats gettable with two 300s.  Maybe even gettable with a 300 and a 250.  And that means think about getting on board the train headed for upgrade central this round.   A one-line comment on all current elite and premiums follows after the break, along with a quick assessment on all the players who I tipped to be premium this year who arent at the mark.   Finally, Ill try to hit the best...

Teams post is up before the brownlow predictions from the previous round...what a short week.

Everyone will have their mind on who theyre trading by now, so will keep it short and sharp.

One quick thing to note though - and it may help your SuperCoach team (for 2012...), but players who poll well in their first year or so off of low SuperCoach averages, tend to be a good guide for who will improve from a SuperCoach perspective for the following year.  Both Fyfe and Martin polled in 7 games between them last year (not bad for your first year), from SuperCoach averages in the mid 70s.  This year both have ignored the second year blues and have already become SuperCoach guns.

<!--more-->[span style="text-decoration: underline">Saints v Lions

TS:
3 - L. Montagna (3)
2 - J. Adcock (2)
1 - J. Redden (1)

Holey:
3 - L. Montagna (3)
2 - J. Redden (2)
1 - A. Schneider (1)

[span style="text-decoration: underline">Suns v Power

TS:
3 - M. Rischitelli (3)
2 - B. Matera (2)
1 - G. Ablett (3)

Holey:
3 - M. Rischitelli (3)
2 - H. Hartlett (2)
1 - G. Ablett (3)

[span style="text-decoration: underline">Blues v Crows

TS:
3 - M. Murphy (8)
2 - C. Judd (6)
1 - A. Walker (1)

Holey:
3 - C. Judd (6)
2 - M. Murphy (6)
1 - A. Walker (1)

[span style="text-decoration: underline">Tigers v Roos

TS:
3 - D. Martin (3)
2 - D. Petrie (2)
1 - J. Riewoldt (1)

Holey:
3 - D. Martin (3)
2 - D. Petrie (2)
1 - J. Riewoldt (2)

[span style="text-decoration: underline">Pies v Bombers

TS:
3 - S. Pendlebury (7)
2 - H. Shaw (2)
1 - S. Crameri (3)

Holey:
3 - S. Pendlebury (6)
2 - T. Cloke (2)
1 - S. Crameri (2)

[span style="text-decoration: underline">Dockers v Dogs

TS:
3 - M. Boyd (8)
2 - D. Mundy (3)
1 - N. Fyfe (6)

Holey:
3 - M. Boyd (8)
2 - A. Sandilands (5)
1 - D. Mundy (2)

[span style="text-decoration: underline">Cats v Hawks

TS:
3 - P. Chapman (6)
2 - J. Selwood (3)
1 - J. Bartel (7)

Holey:
3 -...

It has been an absolute trainwreck of a week for so many coaches- not only have we had to deal with the byes (See: Goodes/Rok/Sylvia/Tapscott/Darling), but a number of select outs after lockout- krakouer, Broughton and Batchelor- AND a horrible sub-effected 11 for Cam Richardson in the forward line have all contributed to a horrible horrible week!

And next week it looks like its all going to happen again- Freo, Geelong and the Hawks will all be sitting out, along with a potential sitout of both Heppell and Stanley means that again, our backs are going to be pressed to the walls!

Now, before I get into the review, I just want to remind you all- lockout is in two days. TWO! Though it is a partial lockout, so we dont *need* to get our trades done, what we do *need* to do though is get our Eagles and Demons back onto the field! If you miss the window, and leave those guys on your bench- its season over, so get in there as early as you can and get that bench sorted! (And chuck the VC on Cox while youre in there. )

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So, the week started long long ago, on Thursday night with the Lions taking on the Saints up at the Gabba. The Lions mounted a valant effort, even going into the final quarter 5 points up, but sadly it wasnt enough as they fell 2 goals short of the mark. Still good signs for the Lions as three mid pricers took the top3 spots this game, Adcock was prolific early and 28 possessions saw him top score for the game with a 127SC. Redden (125SC) and Merrett (122SC) both continued their magnificent seasons so far. 4th and 5th were both St. Kildas with Goddard picking up a very nice 120SC and Montagna rounded out the top5 with a 119SC, though I reckon he was a little lucky with 33 disposals at a poor 58% DE. Coaches that have sat of Polec will be smiling if he can keep knocking out 80s and anyone whos holding McCauley at R4 will be laughing with his 88SC- I guess with a couple of talls sitting on the Lions injury list, it was only going to...

Happy Easter all.

Ive been away for a while enjoying the sun in Queensland, but now Im back, and though I missed one week of Beat the Best and Best Buys, Im sure most of you are well aware that everything can change in Supercoach from week to week, and to get your benches and captains right, because points are there if you look hard enough.

Just thought Id share the love for the TooSerious Rising Star award by showing all the votes, and the Nominee for Round 4.

Zac Smith was one of the most loved Fantasy selections when we all watched the VFL and saw a big kid with enormous potential.  But then came the preseason, and not a sniff of selection for Smith, leaving many to chance their arms with Broc McCauley, use the safe option of Drew Petrie as a ruck backup, or a combination involving midpricers like David Hale or Ben McEvoy.

But those who did the research and stuck with Smith have been rewarded as he has shone as a shining Sun in an otherwise forgettable few games from the Gold Coast outfit.

Hailing from Rockhampton, Smith fell into the clutches of the recruiting staff at Gold Coast as a regional selection, and though hes a recent convert to AFL having played soccer as his sport of choice, he looks a natural, showing promise not just in the ruck but up forward.  At 206 cm, this guy reminds me of a player of similar height in terms of positional flexibility and thats the Big Fish, Paul Salmon.   Lets see if he can do the job in future rounds to make this prediction seem worthwhile.

More info on the TooSerious Rising Star (and last years results) over the break...

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The Round 4 Votes:

5 - Zac Smith (GC) - Round 4 Nominee
4 - Ed Curnow (CARL)
3 - Nick Duigan (CARL)
2 - Daniel Harris (GC)
1 - Jasper Pittard (PORT)

Giving the overall leadership the following look:

9 - Curnow (R3 nomination)
5 - Smith (R4)
4 - Liberatore
3 - Savage, Duigan
2 - Tapscott, Harris
1 - Heppell, Pittard

This voting system of...

So, round 5 is well and truly under-way, we got to see a spirited Lions outfit fall to the Saints. Boy the Lions are missing big JB, but that said, I reckon their first win wont be too far away now!

Most of us would have given the Loophole a bit of a shake- sadly, Goddards 120 probably wasnt enough to lock in, but I reckon the guys who set McCauley as their E ruck will be quietly slipping Cox back onto the field and taking his magnificent effort!

Now, Im heading out this Easter weekend, but Im sure that plenty of folk will be over in the live chat if you feel like joining in the fun- hopefully nothing breaks while Im gone, but youre all an understanding bunch- while it *should* be fine, if not- many apologies in advance!

Alright, what weve got here is a review of last week, by St. Kilda thunda- We also have a nifty little preview put together by BlueBeliever which I thought went alright- made me feel a little bad for simonoz.

<font>Welcome to Week 2 of the Too Serious Multi Bye Champions League Knockout Tournament. With half the field knocked out of the main competition don’t forget that those knocked out that you are still in the running to be crowned the Overall Points Winner.</font>

<font>The league average of the 30 teams we have scores for is a staggering 2249.47 and only 6 teams scored less then 2200 so it shows how competitive and hard this little competition is.</font>

<font>Also just a reminder that any draws will now be </font><font>decided by:

The highest points scorer in the multi bye competition will go through.
If still tied after that then highest ranked team in official supercoach rankings will progress to next round.</font>
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<font>WEEK 1 (Round 4) Results</font>

<font>Match 1 - </font><font color="#FF0000">The Fannie Bay 42ers: 2363</font><font> Def Rossmoyne Rebels: 2192</font>

<font face="Tahoma">Match 2 – </font><font color="#FF0000" face="Tahoma">simonoz: 2280</font><font face="Tahoma"> Def tunas: 2255</font>

<font>Match 3 - </font><font color="#FF0000">Rommel's Legion: 2268</font><font> Def EnderTS : 2159</font>

<font>Match 4 - </font><font color="#FF0000">The Hornswagglers: 2304</font><font> Def meataxe: 2258</font>

<font>Match 5 - The Don't Argue: 2274 Lost </font><font color="#FF0000">Licky My Nutz: 2344</font>

<font>Match 6 - </font><font color="#FF0000">Beauie Bling!: 2292</font><font> Def Team Stowie: 2266</font>

<font>Match 7 - </font><font color="#FF0000">Charlie's Chiefs: 2254</font><font> Def Loathsome: 2139</font>

<font>Match 8 – TeamofGoddards: 2212 Lost </font><font color="#FF0000">The 'ELeviathans</font><font>': 2259</font>

<font>Match 9 – HeavyMen: 2115 Lost </font><font...