TooSerious

Wellity, wellity, well. Another ORFFL regular season is almost over and just the one position in the final 8 is yet to be decided going into the last round. That of 8th. Milikapati hold the position for the moment, but amazingly only 4 total points separates them from 9th placed Warburton. Glenrowan has more points than both of the above, however they sit a game behind on 7 wins and facing the Dangerfield led Smiths Beach this weekend. With Beams out they may have given up the ghost already.

It is mathematically possible that either Bundalong or Popanyinning could make the finals, yet given they'd Milikapati and Warburton to lose while making up 500-1200 points in a single round. So not technically impossible just highly unlikely. #believe

A note to Bundalong though; it is possible to play players Out Of Position - say a MID in a DEF slot, in case you were unawares. They get half their score is all.

And a note on the finals, let's make it 1-3 choose their opponents by Monday night.



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<p style='margin: 0cm 0cm 13.5pt; color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;]Overview​
<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='background-color: #fcfcfc;]The Champions League had 48 teams as per the pre-season nominations blog (http://tooserious.net/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7402/2015-TS-Champions-League-Nominations.aspx)
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<p style='margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; color: #444444; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='background-color: #fcfcfc;]The format of the comp is covered in full in thenominations blog. The 1st stage was[span style='background-color: #fcfcfc;]played out at:-
<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='background-color: #fcfcfc;](http://tooserious.net/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7515/Champions-League-1st-Group-Stage.aspx)
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<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 0cm; background-color: #fcfcfc;]The 2nd stages was played out at:-
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<p style='color: #444444; margin-bottom: 10px; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='font-size: 14px; background-color: #fcfcfc;]In the Knockout stages the 4 2nd placed teams from Stage 2 will take on the 4 3rd...

I'm pretty sure I've said this already this year, but with the vast majority of my fantasy dreams ending as my actual team has- in flames, I think I now support the Dogs.
WOOF.

ADELAIDE v. RICHMOND

Recent game: Round 21 2014 Adelaide Oval – Richmond 79 defeated Adelaide 69.

COLLINGWOOD v. CARLTON

Recent game: Round 5 2015 MCG – Collingwood 120 defeated Carlton 45.

Pendlebury v. Carlton

Rd 5 2015: 158 SC points, 32 disposals
Rd 15 2014: 131 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 7 2014: 102 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 15 2013: 154 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 2 2013: 121 SC points, 23 disposals

Average is 133 SC points with 28 disposals.

Note: Fantastic record against Carlton. Normally tagged by Cachia or Carrazzo. Kicked two goals in Collingwood’s big win earlier this year.

WESTERN BULLDOGS v. PORT ADELAIDE

Recent game: Round 10 2015 Adelaide Oval – Port Adelaide 100 defeated Western Bulldogs 62.

Gray v. Western Bulldogs

Rd 10 2015: 87 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 14 2014: 96 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 10 2013: 40 SC points, 6 disposals
Rd 22 2011: 78 SC points, 19 disposals

Average is 75 SC points with 18 disposals.

Note: Shocking record against the Bulldogs with no scores over 100!

BRISBANE v. GOLD COAST

Recent game: Round 5 2015 Metricon Stadium – Gold Coast 118 defeated Brisbane 54.

Rockliff v. Gold Coast

Rd 5 2015: 0 SC points, 0 disposals
Rd 18 2014: 175 SC points, 47 disposals
Rd 3 2014: 155 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 15 2013: 101 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 3 2013: 88 SC points, 22 disposals
Rd 17 2012: 121 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 4 2012: 163 SC points, 37 disposals
Rd 21 2011: 124 SC points, 34 disposals

Average is 132 SC points with 32 disposals.

Note: I have ignored his score against Gold Coast earlier this year when he was knocked out in the first quarter. He has a fantastic record against Gold Coast with three scores over 150. Most recently he was tagged by Stanley.

GEELONG v. SYDNEY

Recent game: Round 7 2015 ANZ Stadium – Sydney 120 defeated Geelong 77.

Selwood v. Sydney

Rd 7 2015: 89 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 11 2014: 98 SC...

Rd19 teams are listed at

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7833/2015-Teams-Round-19.aspx

but note Deledio is a late out and Steele missed the Friday night cut



For all the stats on this weeks Captain and Vice captain choices head over to

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7836/Captains-Obvious-Round-19.aspx


If you are lucky enough to have trades in hand then check out the best buys head over to

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7831/Best-Buys-Finals.aspx


The grand final of the Champions League is on this weekend with Blue Steele up against BafingwoodFC, details over at

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7747/Champions-League-GRAND-Final-Week.aspx


The Masters Series and TS Shield are underway and this weeks fixture is provided at

http://tooserious.net/forum/Blog/tabid/90/Post/7714/2015-TS-Knockouts-Masters-Series-2nd-Round-and-TS-Shield-Rd-of-16.aspx


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Whether your SC week (and year) is shaping as good, bad or indifferent comment, comment and comment some more below



as always any posting of late out and subs will be much appreciated by others in the TS Community



Best of luck in your Finals, Minor finals and overall efforts !!



Cheers TTH

Always with the war of attrition.

Teams when they come out.

<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] ROUND 19
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] ADELAIDE v RICHMOND
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] Friday August 7 at Adelaide Oval, 7.50pm
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] CROWS
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] B: J.Lever, D.Talia, L.Brown
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] H: R.Laird, K.Hartigan, R.Henderson
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] C: B.Smith, S.Thompson, N.Van Berlo
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] HF: M.Crouch, T.Walker, J.Lyons
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] F: E.Betts, J.Jenkins, T.Lynch
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] Foll: S.Jacobs, P.Dangerfield, R.Sloane
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] Inter: D.Mackay, R.Atkins, C.Cameron, R.Knight
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] Emer: J.Podsiadly, C.Ellis-Yolmen, S.Shaw
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] In: N.Van Berlo, R.Atkins
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] Out: R.Douglas (appendix removed), M.Wright
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] TIGERS
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] B: D.Grimes, J.Batchelor, T.Chaplin
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] HB: N.Vlastuin, A.Rance, B.Houli
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] C: B.Ellis, B.Deledio, R.Conca
<p style='margin-bottom: 0cm; padding: 0cm; border: none;] HF: B.Lennon, T.Vickery, D.Martin
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After a long and grueling SC season the finals are now upon us. For those lucky, or skilled, enough to still be in the running for overall congratulations are in order, and for the rest of us hopefully a few league wins are still on the cards.

The Best Buy this week is Swan Dan Hannebery, who is enjoying an excellent season and even though he is the 3rd highest averaging midfielder still has a selection rate of under 20%. That's great news for those that are looking for another midfielder to take them to glory, and even better now his price has now dropped to under 570 grand.

Apologies if the Best Buys seem rushed this week, and good luck to all for the remaining rounds.


DEFENSE
ROOKIES





Tom Barrass (WCE) DEF 123.9k 60 +47k
Barrass has started his AFL career strongly, averaging 60 over his first 2 games with a high score of 71. This will see his price rise by an expected 47 grand after his next game, and with a price of 124 grand he looks like a good value downgrade choice. As with all rookies though of course, team selection will need to be monitored this week.



MID-PRICERS





Shaun Higgins (NM) D/F 497.4k 95 17.4%
Missy has been excellent value this season, starting in a fair few teams and delivering well for those that kept the faith. A price of just under 500 grand is around the mark for his average of 95, and with D/F positioning he has good flexibility. He hasn't put up many huge scores this season, his 138 on the weekend being one of the exceptions, but Higgins appears a solid choice for cover and loopholes especially when combined with the likes of Goddard.



PREMIUMS





Liam Picken (WBD) DEF 529.9k 101 7.2%

Picken is still one of the leading defenders in SC this season, averaging 101 after his 104 point effort against the Dons. A price of around 530 grand is a bit on the high side for his numbers but he has shown the ability to go large, and with only 7.2% of teams...

<p style='color: #000000; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;]The blue moon was out in full force this weekend and was a sight to see, whilst the corresponding ORFFA round did not not disappoint either...
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<p style='color: #000000; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;]Birdsville Battlers 1126 lost to Waikikamoocow Incorrigibles 1147
<p style='color: #000000; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;]Not showing much respect for their opponent, Waikikamoocow decided they could afford to leave a few players home to save on airfares this week, finishing up playing 1 short in defence and with only 1 on the bench. Nevertheless, they seem to know what they're doing, pulling off an excellent victory playing 2 short, which moved them up to 3rd on the ladder. McVeigh (143) and Hannebery (134) dominated in the midfield for Waikikamoocow, with Tom Mitchell (130) running rampant up forward. Birdsville had 6 players battle with less than 65 points each, whilst Lewis Jetta (122) put in a game to remember, dedicating his performance after the game to his mate at Cradle Mountain who missed this week due to personal reasons.
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<p style='color: #000000; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;]Birdsville: Jetta 122, Murphy 117, Treloar 111
<p style='color: #000000; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;]Waikikamoocow: McVeigh 143, Hannebery 134, Mitchell 130, Dal Santo 101
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<p style='color: #000000; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;]Venus Bay Vultures 1393 def Nunawading Nuffas 1243
<p style='color: #000000; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;]Nunawading travelled to Venus Bay this week and as promised, they performed their[span style='background-color: #fcfcfc;]Haka cum Spear Dance cum Electric Boogaloo dance,...

As I mentioned in the opening, things are coming together for the donor team, finally. This trading malarkey appears to be paying off, as we're hitting consistently high scores, and slowly moving up the overall leaderboard.
In Round 18 we scored 2,455 points, which gave us a round ranking of 9,543. Our YTD aggregate is now 38,142 points, giving us an overall ranking of 6,432.
We've got a solid enough team, with plenty of holes, some cookie-cutter selections, and enough POD value. If that doesn't sound like a complete oxy-moron, then maybe we need to re-define the term!
So lets have a look at the Donor Team for Round 18.

Defence
H Shaw 145
L Hodge 113 (VC)
B Houli 96
J Gibson 81
K Kolodjashnij 79
N Malceski 56
Bench of B Smith 64 and B Maynard 61.
We started the round with the VC on Hodge, expecting a big score, but his 113 just wasn't big enough. We ended the round with a strong performance from Shaw, who looked like he did his knee in the second quarter. In between we also had Houli and Gibson perform well enough (ok, technically they were also in the first game of the week), and a pair of bloody Suns with some average bloody scores. That boy Smith outscored the Eski for the second week in a row, so I think we'll be seeing a change down back this week, by a total of 8 lost potential points.

Midfield
J Selwood 171
M Priddis 125
L Parker 114
J Kennedy 110
S Pendlebury 102
D Beams 97
P Dangerfield 73
N O'Brien 43
Bench of R Knight 37, J Nelson 0 and N Fyfe 0.
Joel ducked his was to a top-scoring 171 points this week. It somewhat makes up for the 70's that he's been spitting out since we traded him in (not entirely fair...), although with his recent history we were never going to give him the captaincy. Gazza-replacement Priddis did very well, while Swans Parker and JPK were serviceable. Dependles appears less-and-less dependable as the weeks go on, while the Beams injury seems to be catching up to him. Danger is in danger...

There's been a lot of big news recently but in fantasy terms, not so much. However there was one piece of news overnight that was quite huge in fantasy terms for Supercoach next season:...