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FREMANTLE v. RICHMOND
Recent game: Round 13 2014 MCG – Fremantle 105 defeated Richmond 85.
Fyfe v. Richmond
Rd 13 2014: 128 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 17 2013: 88 SC points, 27 disposals
Rd 5 2013: 93 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 21 2012: 77 SC points, 21 disposals
Average is 97 SC points with 26 disposals.
Note: Poor record against Richmond with only one score over 100 which was his most recent game playing head to head against Cotchin. In the two matchups in 2013, he initially played head to head against Cotchin before Jackson was sent to tag him in the second half of each game.
CARLTON v. ADELAIDE
Recent game: Round 10 2014 MCG – Carlton 81 defeated Adelaide 76.
Dangerfield v. Carlton
Rd 10 2014: 97 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 5 2013: 89 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 8 2012: 174 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 5 2011: 104 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 4 2010: 52 SC points, 14 disposals
Average is 91 SC points with 20 disposals.
Note: Poor record against Carlton with only two scores over 100 from his past five games against them. Most recently played whilst nursing sore ribs. Scored a massive 174 in Round 8 2012 when he was matched up against Gibbs and Curnow.
GOLD COAST v. SYDNEY
Recent game: Round 12 2014 Metricon Stadium – Sydney 109 defeated Gold Coast 74.
Kennedy v Gold Coast
Rd 12 2014: 126 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 2 2013: 110 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 18 2012: 127 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 16 2011: 81 SC points, 16 disposals
Average is 111 SC points with 26 disposals.
Note: Most recently played head to head against Stanley. He also kicked two goals. Solid record but no big scores over 130.
ESSENDON v. GEELONG
Recent game: Round 15 2014 Etihad Stadium – Geelong 89 defeated Essendon 80.
Selwood v. Essendon
Rd 15 2014: 138 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 7 2013: 100 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 17 2012: 83 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 12 2010: 91 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 1 2010:...
Recent game: Round 13 2014 MCG – Fremantle 105 defeated Richmond 85.
Fyfe v. Richmond
Rd 13 2014: 128 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 17 2013: 88 SC points, 27 disposals
Rd 5 2013: 93 SC points, 23 disposals
Rd 21 2012: 77 SC points, 21 disposals
Average is 97 SC points with 26 disposals.
Note: Poor record against Richmond with only one score over 100 which was his most recent game playing head to head against Cotchin. In the two matchups in 2013, he initially played head to head against Cotchin before Jackson was sent to tag him in the second half of each game.
CARLTON v. ADELAIDE
Recent game: Round 10 2014 MCG – Carlton 81 defeated Adelaide 76.
Dangerfield v. Carlton
Rd 10 2014: 97 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 5 2013: 89 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 8 2012: 174 SC points, 35 disposals
Rd 5 2011: 104 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 4 2010: 52 SC points, 14 disposals
Average is 91 SC points with 20 disposals.
Note: Poor record against Carlton with only two scores over 100 from his past five games against them. Most recently played whilst nursing sore ribs. Scored a massive 174 in Round 8 2012 when he was matched up against Gibbs and Curnow.
GOLD COAST v. SYDNEY
Recent game: Round 12 2014 Metricon Stadium – Sydney 109 defeated Gold Coast 74.
Kennedy v Gold Coast
Rd 12 2014: 126 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 2 2013: 110 SC points, 28 disposals
Rd 18 2012: 127 SC points, 33 disposals
Rd 16 2011: 81 SC points, 16 disposals
Average is 111 SC points with 26 disposals.
Note: Most recently played head to head against Stanley. He also kicked two goals. Solid record but no big scores over 130.
ESSENDON v. GEELONG
Recent game: Round 15 2014 Etihad Stadium – Geelong 89 defeated Essendon 80.
Selwood v. Essendon
Rd 15 2014: 138 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 7 2013: 100 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 17 2012: 83 SC points, 19 disposals
Rd 12 2010: 91 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 1 2010:...
Hey, hey FYI ORFFL folks. The midseason trade and draft period is fast approaching so here be dates, provisional except for the opening of the trade period. Discussion below.
Opening of the MidSeason Trade Period: Mon 8th June, at the conclusion of the Mel vs Col match.
Closing of the MidSeason Trade Period: Thurs 18th June, at the conclusion of the Ade vs Haw match.
Delist 'em If You Got 'em: Frid 19th June, at the conclusion of the WCE vs Ric match.
Beginning of the MidSeason Draft: Sat 20th June, at the conclusion of the PTA vs Car match.
Closing of the MidSeason Draft: When all teams have 26 players.
<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]PURNULULU BUNGLE RANGERS
<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]A bit like Glenrowan, the PBR could be a lot of things if they had their full complement of players on the park; a contender for the flag most importantly. First they lost Liberatore preseason to a knee injury, then they lost Swallow during the season to another knee injury. Losing two premier MIDs in a squad that has only four then Myers then a motley collection of F/M's has turned the PBR from a possible contender to a team that will probably finish the season outside the 8.
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<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]This seemingly paints a damming portrait but it ain't really like that at all. Losing MIDs of the calibre of Liberatore and Swallow would wound any team and when fit and coupled with Selwood and Treloar you have a rotation that will be as good as any for the next 4 years. Then up FWD the Rangers have six names averaging over 79ppg and a further four that I'd wager plenty of other clubs would love to have in their side.
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<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]The...
Opening of the MidSeason Trade Period: Mon 8th June, at the conclusion of the Mel vs Col match.
Closing of the MidSeason Trade Period: Thurs 18th June, at the conclusion of the Ade vs Haw match.
Delist 'em If You Got 'em: Frid 19th June, at the conclusion of the WCE vs Ric match.
Beginning of the MidSeason Draft: Sat 20th June, at the conclusion of the PTA vs Car match.
Closing of the MidSeason Draft: When all teams have 26 players.
<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]PURNULULU BUNGLE RANGERS
<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]A bit like Glenrowan, the PBR could be a lot of things if they had their full complement of players on the park; a contender for the flag most importantly. First they lost Liberatore preseason to a knee injury, then they lost Swallow during the season to another knee injury. Losing two premier MIDs in a squad that has only four then Myers then a motley collection of F/M's has turned the PBR from a possible contender to a team that will probably finish the season outside the 8.
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<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]This seemingly paints a damming portrait but it ain't really like that at all. Losing MIDs of the calibre of Liberatore and Swallow would wound any team and when fit and coupled with Selwood and Treloar you have a rotation that will be as good as any for the next 4 years. Then up FWD the Rangers have six names averaging over 79ppg and a further four that I'd wager plenty of other clubs would love to have in their side.
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<p style='color: #424242;][span style='letter-spacing: 0px;]The...
With the byes fast approaching SC is becoming more difficult by the week, with a whole range of factors needing to be considered before every trade. While it generally isn't a great idea to bring in a player this week who won't be playing next, coaches have a wide range of individual strategies for dealing with the byes so these players are still included in the Best Buys for this round.
So it seems that the Best Buy curse has returned, with Rocky performing well for those that brought him in but re-breaking his ribs and is now listed on the AFL website as being 4-6 weeks away from playing again. Sorry about that. While he will be sorely missed by those like me that grabbed him last week, a fair few coaches will be in the position of having to bench him to maintain trades and hoping he returns sooner rather then later.
Due to the byes there is a bit of a shortage of Best Buy contenders this round, with players like Hodge taking a week off next round, so we've had to make do. This brings us to the Best Buy for this round, Heath Shaw. Inconsistent and sometimes stupid, Shaw has had a good run this season and is yet to be suspended, as well as having the round 13 bye. Realistically he probably wont be scoring big every week, but always has the potential to do so and at the moment is more consistent then a lot of the other defenders going around. As the Best Buy this week he will likely spud it up on the weekend, but here's hoping he can fight the curse and come out firing against a struggling Lions side.
Also included this week is a list of the bye rounds for reference.
Round 11: ADE, RIC, WBD, BL, CAR, HAW
Round 12: GCS, StK, SYD, COL, ESS, FRE
Round 13: NM, GWS, PTA, WCE, GEE, MEL
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DEFENSE
MID-PRICERS
Josh Gibson (HAW) DEF 481.6k 97 14%
Gibson has been good this year, although a bit up and down. He scored a nice 119 in the last game to bring his average for the season to 97, which while not great...
So it seems that the Best Buy curse has returned, with Rocky performing well for those that brought him in but re-breaking his ribs and is now listed on the AFL website as being 4-6 weeks away from playing again. Sorry about that. While he will be sorely missed by those like me that grabbed him last week, a fair few coaches will be in the position of having to bench him to maintain trades and hoping he returns sooner rather then later.
Due to the byes there is a bit of a shortage of Best Buy contenders this round, with players like Hodge taking a week off next round, so we've had to make do. This brings us to the Best Buy for this round, Heath Shaw. Inconsistent and sometimes stupid, Shaw has had a good run this season and is yet to be suspended, as well as having the round 13 bye. Realistically he probably wont be scoring big every week, but always has the potential to do so and at the moment is more consistent then a lot of the other defenders going around. As the Best Buy this week he will likely spud it up on the weekend, but here's hoping he can fight the curse and come out firing against a struggling Lions side.
Also included this week is a list of the bye rounds for reference.
Round 11: ADE, RIC, WBD, BL, CAR, HAW
Round 12: GCS, StK, SYD, COL, ESS, FRE
Round 13: NM, GWS, PTA, WCE, GEE, MEL
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DEFENSE
MID-PRICERS
Josh Gibson (HAW) DEF 481.6k 97 14%
Gibson has been good this year, although a bit up and down. He scored a nice 119 in the last game to bring his average for the season to 97, which while not great...
[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Birdsville Battlers 1152 def Whitsunday Warriors 1018
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[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]With the Warriors safely loading 6 defenders onto the Hook Island Express Cessna for the short trip to the deep sou-west, officials were left red-faced as only one disembarked onto the Birdsville strip. While many ice-fuelled, paranoid central Queenslanders were pointing the finger at the Blackall Blackhole&rdquo;, it appears more likely that the Whitsunday backline were mesmerised by the duty -free delights of Longreach International and failed to re-board following a routine fuel stop. Consequently, Johannisen's (101) donut stall was over-run with customers with Jetta (108) feasting heavily. With one arm, one ear and a dining table tied behind their back, the Warriors still managed to put up a blistering effort. JJK (148), Boak (122) and Wines (123) all dipped into the pot of gold after channelling the rainbow spirit to give the home side a bloody huge scare. A late flurry from Taylor (98), saw the Battlers scrape through for an un-deserving win.
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[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Battlers - Ebert 134, Jetta 108
[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Warriors - JJK 148, Wines 123, Boak 122, Johannisen 101
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[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Powlett Plains Packers 1225 def Charlies Opening Spelunkers 1130
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[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]The Packers continue to surprise many as they continue to get the job done with dogged team-footy. The Troggs can consider themselves unlucky as Grundy and Savage pulled out late and...
[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]
[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]With the Warriors safely loading 6 defenders onto the Hook Island Express Cessna for the short trip to the deep sou-west, officials were left red-faced as only one disembarked onto the Birdsville strip. While many ice-fuelled, paranoid central Queenslanders were pointing the finger at the Blackall Blackhole&rdquo;, it appears more likely that the Whitsunday backline were mesmerised by the duty -free delights of Longreach International and failed to re-board following a routine fuel stop. Consequently, Johannisen's (101) donut stall was over-run with customers with Jetta (108) feasting heavily. With one arm, one ear and a dining table tied behind their back, the Warriors still managed to put up a blistering effort. JJK (148), Boak (122) and Wines (123) all dipped into the pot of gold after channelling the rainbow spirit to give the home side a bloody huge scare. A late flurry from Taylor (98), saw the Battlers scrape through for an un-deserving win.
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[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Best
[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Battlers - Ebert 134, Jetta 108
[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Warriors - JJK 148, Wines 123, Boak 122, Johannisen 101
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[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]Powlett Plains Packers 1225 def Charlies Opening Spelunkers 1130
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[span style='color: black; background: #fcfcfc;]The Packers continue to surprise many as they continue to get the job done with dogged team-footy. The Troggs can consider themselves unlucky as Grundy and Savage pulled out late and...
Tonights round review will take place at the Mitre Tavern.
Round about 5ish. There will be beer and wonderful conversation.
So if you're looking for something to do, come on down!
It's in Bank Place if you didn't already know.
Round about 5ish. There will be beer and wonderful conversation.
So if you're looking for something to do, come on down!
It's in Bank Place if you didn't already know.
SYDNEY v. CARLTON
Recent game: Round 17 2014 SCG – Sydney 122 defeated Carlton 51.
Kennedy v. Carlton
Rd 17 2014: 140 SC points, 41 disposals
SF 2013: 113 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 14 2013: 88 SC points, 17 disposals
Rd 19 2012: 90 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 13 2011: 104 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 6 2011: 108 SC points, 28 disposals
Average is 107 SC points with 26 disposals.
Note: He has played head to head against Gibbs in the past two matchups. Poor game in Round 14 2013 where he finished with 43% disposal efficiency in wet conditions.
Murphy v. Sydney
Rd 17 2014: 130 SC points, 29 disposals
SF 2013: 69 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 19 2012: 109 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 13 2011: 138 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 6 2011: 110 SC points, 25 disposals
EF 2010: 108 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 16 2010: 115 SC points, 25 disposals
Average is 111 SC points with 25 disposals.
Note: Most recently tagged by Cunningham and Bird. Tagged solely by Bird in the Semi Final in 2013 and kept to his only score below 100.
HAWTHORN v. GOLD COAST
Recent game: Round 15 2014 Aurora Stadium – Hawthorn 116 defeated Gold Coast 63.
MELBOURNE v. PORT ADELAIDE
Recent game: Round 18 2014 Adelaide Oval – Port Adelaide 72 defeated Melbourne 69.
Gray v. Melbourne
Rd 18 2014: 134 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 11 2014: 109 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 24 2011: 107 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 17 2011: 114 SC points, 19 disposals
Average is 116 SC points with 23 disposals.
Note: In both games last year, he had Garland playing on him. Solid scores with no scores below 100. Missed the games against Melbourne in 2012 and 2013.
WESTERN BULLDOGS v. GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Recent game: Round 23 2014 Etihad Stadium – Greater Western Sydney 115 defeated Western Bulldogs 109.
RICHMOND v. ESSENDON
Recent game: Round 20 2014 MCG – Richmond 95 defeated Essendon 77.
Goddard v. Richmond
Rd 20 2014: 111 SC points, 24...
Recent game: Round 17 2014 SCG – Sydney 122 defeated Carlton 51.
Kennedy v. Carlton
Rd 17 2014: 140 SC points, 41 disposals
SF 2013: 113 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 14 2013: 88 SC points, 17 disposals
Rd 19 2012: 90 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 13 2011: 104 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 6 2011: 108 SC points, 28 disposals
Average is 107 SC points with 26 disposals.
Note: He has played head to head against Gibbs in the past two matchups. Poor game in Round 14 2013 where he finished with 43% disposal efficiency in wet conditions.
Murphy v. Sydney
Rd 17 2014: 130 SC points, 29 disposals
SF 2013: 69 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 19 2012: 109 SC points, 24 disposals
Rd 13 2011: 138 SC points, 29 disposals
Rd 6 2011: 110 SC points, 25 disposals
EF 2010: 108 SC points, 21 disposals
Rd 16 2010: 115 SC points, 25 disposals
Average is 111 SC points with 25 disposals.
Note: Most recently tagged by Cunningham and Bird. Tagged solely by Bird in the Semi Final in 2013 and kept to his only score below 100.
HAWTHORN v. GOLD COAST
Recent game: Round 15 2014 Aurora Stadium – Hawthorn 116 defeated Gold Coast 63.
MELBOURNE v. PORT ADELAIDE
Recent game: Round 18 2014 Adelaide Oval – Port Adelaide 72 defeated Melbourne 69.
Gray v. Melbourne
Rd 18 2014: 134 SC points, 26 disposals
Rd 11 2014: 109 SC points, 25 disposals
Rd 24 2011: 107 SC points, 20 disposals
Rd 17 2011: 114 SC points, 19 disposals
Average is 116 SC points with 23 disposals.
Note: In both games last year, he had Garland playing on him. Solid scores with no scores below 100. Missed the games against Melbourne in 2012 and 2013.
WESTERN BULLDOGS v. GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Recent game: Round 23 2014 Etihad Stadium – Greater Western Sydney 115 defeated Western Bulldogs 109.
RICHMOND v. ESSENDON
Recent game: Round 20 2014 MCG – Richmond 95 defeated Essendon 77.
Goddard v. Richmond
Rd 20 2014: 111 SC points, 24...
Teamy fun as we prep for the upcoming byes.
ROUND 9
SYDNEY SWANS v CARLTON
Friday May 29 at SCG, 7.50pm (AEST)
SWANS
B: R.Shaw, T.Richards, N.Smith
HB: J.Laidler, H.Grundy, D.Rampe
C: L.Jetta, JP.Kennedy, D.Hannebery
HF: J.McVeigh, L.Franklin, B.McGlynn
F: A.Goodes, K.Tippett, S.Reid
Foll: M.Pyke, L.Parker, K.Jack
Inter: G.Rohan, H.Cunningham, D.Robinson, T.Mitchell
Emer: J.Lloyd, B.Jack, S.Naismith
In: D.Robinson
Out: J.Lloyd
New: Dan Robinson (Mosman Swans JFC)
BLUES
B: S.Rowe, S.White, Z.Tuohy
HB: D.Armfield, C.Yarran, K.Simpson
C: E.Curnow, A.Carrazzo, L.Henderson
HF: D.Thomas, A.Walker, A.Everitt
F: T.Menzel, L.Casboult, L.Jones
Foll: C.Wood, T.Bell, P.Cripps
Inter: N.Graham, D.Buckley, S.Docherty, J.Tutt
Emer: M.Dick, N.Holman, D.Ellard
In: A.Carrazzo, A.Walker, L.Henderson, N.Graham
Out: M.Murphy (calf), B.Gibbs (back), C.Judd (knee), R.Warnock (hip)
HAWTHORN v GOLD COAST SUNS
Saturday May 30 at Aurora Stadium, 1.45pm (AEST)
HAWKS
B: S.Burgoyne, B.Lake, T.Duryea
HB: L.Hodge, J.Frawley, J.Gibson
C: B.Hill, S.Mitchell, B.Hartung
HF: I.Smith, J.Roughead, C.Rioli
F: P.Puopolo, D.Hale, J.Gunston
Foll: J.Ceglar, J.Lewis, L.Breust
Inter: L.Shiels, R.Schoenmakers, B.Stratton, D.Howe
Emer: M.Suckling, A.Woodward, A.Litherland
In: L.Hodge, T.Duryea, D.Howe
Out: G.Birchall (ankle), M.Suckling, W.Langford (corked calf)
New: D.Howe (Murray U18)
SUNS
B: A.Saad, H.Schade, K.Kolodjashnij
HB: J.Harbrow, S.May, J.Lonergan
C: L.Russell, T.McKenzie, A.Sexton
HF: J.Martin, TJ.Lynch, H.Bennell
F: K.Brooksby, C.Dixon, T.Miller
Foll: T.Nicholls, M.Rischitelli, M.Hallahan
Inter: B.Matera, A.Boston, S.Lemmens, D.Stanley
Emer: J.Leslie, M.Shaw, A.Raines
In: S.May, K.Brooksby, A.Boston, J.Martin
Out: D. Prestia (knee), A. Hall, A. Raines, J. Leslie
New: Keegan Brooksby (South Adelaide)
MELBOURNE v PORT ADELAIDE
Saturday May 30 at Traeger Park, 2.10pm...
ROUND 9
SYDNEY SWANS v CARLTON
Friday May 29 at SCG, 7.50pm (AEST)
SWANS
B: R.Shaw, T.Richards, N.Smith
HB: J.Laidler, H.Grundy, D.Rampe
C: L.Jetta, JP.Kennedy, D.Hannebery
HF: J.McVeigh, L.Franklin, B.McGlynn
F: A.Goodes, K.Tippett, S.Reid
Foll: M.Pyke, L.Parker, K.Jack
Inter: G.Rohan, H.Cunningham, D.Robinson, T.Mitchell
Emer: J.Lloyd, B.Jack, S.Naismith
In: D.Robinson
Out: J.Lloyd
New: Dan Robinson (Mosman Swans JFC)
BLUES
B: S.Rowe, S.White, Z.Tuohy
HB: D.Armfield, C.Yarran, K.Simpson
C: E.Curnow, A.Carrazzo, L.Henderson
HF: D.Thomas, A.Walker, A.Everitt
F: T.Menzel, L.Casboult, L.Jones
Foll: C.Wood, T.Bell, P.Cripps
Inter: N.Graham, D.Buckley, S.Docherty, J.Tutt
Emer: M.Dick, N.Holman, D.Ellard
In: A.Carrazzo, A.Walker, L.Henderson, N.Graham
Out: M.Murphy (calf), B.Gibbs (back), C.Judd (knee), R.Warnock (hip)
HAWTHORN v GOLD COAST SUNS
Saturday May 30 at Aurora Stadium, 1.45pm (AEST)
HAWKS
B: S.Burgoyne, B.Lake, T.Duryea
HB: L.Hodge, J.Frawley, J.Gibson
C: B.Hill, S.Mitchell, B.Hartung
HF: I.Smith, J.Roughead, C.Rioli
F: P.Puopolo, D.Hale, J.Gunston
Foll: J.Ceglar, J.Lewis, L.Breust
Inter: L.Shiels, R.Schoenmakers, B.Stratton, D.Howe
Emer: M.Suckling, A.Woodward, A.Litherland
In: L.Hodge, T.Duryea, D.Howe
Out: G.Birchall (ankle), M.Suckling, W.Langford (corked calf)
New: D.Howe (Murray U18)
SUNS
B: A.Saad, H.Schade, K.Kolodjashnij
HB: J.Harbrow, S.May, J.Lonergan
C: L.Russell, T.McKenzie, A.Sexton
HF: J.Martin, TJ.Lynch, H.Bennell
F: K.Brooksby, C.Dixon, T.Miller
Foll: T.Nicholls, M.Rischitelli, M.Hallahan
Inter: B.Matera, A.Boston, S.Lemmens, D.Stanley
Emer: J.Leslie, M.Shaw, A.Raines
In: S.May, K.Brooksby, A.Boston, J.Martin
Out: D. Prestia (knee), A. Hall, A. Raines, J. Leslie
New: Keegan Brooksby (South Adelaide)
MELBOURNE v PORT ADELAIDE
Saturday May 30 at Traeger Park, 2.10pm...
This week in the Best Buys the regulars have made a return, where players regularly in the Best Buys are listed but no comments on them are provided. If you've been reading all year there's a pretty good chance that you know what to expect from these blokes. Unfortunately due to time constraints the waiting list is somewhat lacking, but there should be plenty of options around for those looking to trade anyway.
The Best Buy this week has gone to, no surprise, Tom Rockliff. After suffering concussions, broken ribs and a punctured lung the Lions skipper now seems to be back to his old self and pumping out good numbers once again. Offering excellent value, even if he doesn't perform as well as last season, he seems a great pick even if it's for use on the bench and with loopholes later on in the season. Most SC coaches will be looking to find a way to bring in Rockliff this week, and really it's no wonder. Capable of winning games of both AFL and SC off his own boot, Rocky is an excellent pick and should be in most teams by the end of the bye rounds.
DEFENSE
ROOKIES
Jack Leslie (GCS) DEF 148.4k 48 +24k
Leslie is on the bubble for Gold Coast, after playing his first two games for an average of 48. He looks likely to improve his value by around 24 grand after his next game, but with Malceski soon to be back in the side questions remain about when that game will come.
MID-PRICERS
Cale Hooker (ESS) DEF 428.9k 96 6.6%
Hooker bounced back to form on the weekend, scoring a solid 115 to take his season's average back up to 96. Costing under 430 grand and with the ability to pull out some big scores from time to time Hooker looks decent value in a line that is sorely lacking in consistency.
Michael Hurley (ESS) DEF 470.7k 96 1.7%
Hurley also bounced back well against the Lions, scoring 121 to also bring his average to 96. Around 40 grand more expensive than Hooker but just as inconsistent Hurley can...
The Best Buy this week has gone to, no surprise, Tom Rockliff. After suffering concussions, broken ribs and a punctured lung the Lions skipper now seems to be back to his old self and pumping out good numbers once again. Offering excellent value, even if he doesn't perform as well as last season, he seems a great pick even if it's for use on the bench and with loopholes later on in the season. Most SC coaches will be looking to find a way to bring in Rockliff this week, and really it's no wonder. Capable of winning games of both AFL and SC off his own boot, Rocky is an excellent pick and should be in most teams by the end of the bye rounds.
DEFENSE
ROOKIES
Jack Leslie (GCS) DEF 148.4k 48 +24k
Leslie is on the bubble for Gold Coast, after playing his first two games for an average of 48. He looks likely to improve his value by around 24 grand after his next game, but with Malceski soon to be back in the side questions remain about when that game will come.
MID-PRICERS
Cale Hooker (ESS) DEF 428.9k 96 6.6%
Hooker bounced back to form on the weekend, scoring a solid 115 to take his season's average back up to 96. Costing under 430 grand and with the ability to pull out some big scores from time to time Hooker looks decent value in a line that is sorely lacking in consistency.
Michael Hurley (ESS) DEF 470.7k 96 1.7%
Hurley also bounced back well against the Lions, scoring 121 to also bring his average to 96. Around 40 grand more expensive than Hooker but just as inconsistent Hurley can...
Powlett Plains Packers 1341 def Birdsville Battlers 1179
A dominant midfield display and even contributions across the board set up a commanding win for the Packers. The Packers had this one in hand a long way from home, so much so that late call up Claye Beams wasn't even required to secure the win. On the other hand, a season low score for the Battlers as their defenders - the saviours all season so far - suffered a collective let down. Coach JC got ok, if largely uninspiring scores everywhere else.
Best:
Packers - Mundy 124, Williams, 122, Miles 121
Battlers - Ebert 106, White 100
Whitsunday Warriors 1006 def by Larrikin Lagoon Lefties 1206
A quality midfield effort sees the Lefties get the job done against a struggling Warriors outfit that got precious little from its backline. For the Lefties, Priddis and Mitchell continue to show that youth isn't everything, while TiB was just grateful he had some Wines available this week to take the edge off Motlop's horror outing.
Best:
Warriors - Barlow 133, Kennedy 105, Lobbe 104
Lefties - Priddis 128, Mitchell 123, Lewis 117
Charlies Opening 1356 def Darraweit Guim Dirigibles 1224
Lead by the Steeplechaser, the Spelunkers got quality contributions from the lot as they cleared another hurdle in the form of the Dirrigibles. Kane Cornes missed a fairytale ending twice, bowing out in an upset in both the AFL and the FA. With talk of possible tanking surrounding the Spelunkers in recent times, one wonders whether Coach Bandit is left cursing another win?
Best:
Spelunkers - Blicavs 134, Hooker 115, Jack 107
Dirigibles - Maric 125, Fireman Kane 122, Armitage 101
Iron Knob Codpieces 1226 def Cradle Mountain Devils 1182
In a game filled with highs (the Other Reiwoldt, Pendles) and lows (five scores under 50), Jack Redden's late withdrawal appears to have cost the Devils a much needed win against the Codpieces, who get pull a get out of jail card (or possibly a Jack Redden...
A dominant midfield display and even contributions across the board set up a commanding win for the Packers. The Packers had this one in hand a long way from home, so much so that late call up Claye Beams wasn't even required to secure the win. On the other hand, a season low score for the Battlers as their defenders - the saviours all season so far - suffered a collective let down. Coach JC got ok, if largely uninspiring scores everywhere else.
Best:
Packers - Mundy 124, Williams, 122, Miles 121
Battlers - Ebert 106, White 100
Whitsunday Warriors 1006 def by Larrikin Lagoon Lefties 1206
A quality midfield effort sees the Lefties get the job done against a struggling Warriors outfit that got precious little from its backline. For the Lefties, Priddis and Mitchell continue to show that youth isn't everything, while TiB was just grateful he had some Wines available this week to take the edge off Motlop's horror outing.
Best:
Warriors - Barlow 133, Kennedy 105, Lobbe 104
Lefties - Priddis 128, Mitchell 123, Lewis 117
Charlies Opening 1356 def Darraweit Guim Dirigibles 1224
Lead by the Steeplechaser, the Spelunkers got quality contributions from the lot as they cleared another hurdle in the form of the Dirrigibles. Kane Cornes missed a fairytale ending twice, bowing out in an upset in both the AFL and the FA. With talk of possible tanking surrounding the Spelunkers in recent times, one wonders whether Coach Bandit is left cursing another win?
Best:
Spelunkers - Blicavs 134, Hooker 115, Jack 107
Dirigibles - Maric 125, Fireman Kane 122, Armitage 101
Iron Knob Codpieces 1226 def Cradle Mountain Devils 1182
In a game filled with highs (the Other Reiwoldt, Pendles) and lows (five scores under 50), Jack Redden's late withdrawal appears to have cost the Devils a much needed win against the Codpieces, who get pull a get out of jail card (or possibly a Jack Redden...
We're showing improvement, beating our average of 2,069 in round 8, with a score of 2,130. That score gave us a rank of 29,071 for the week. Our aggregate score is now 16,550 while our overall rank is on the improve again to 31,796.
Straight to the good news. We had the VC on Danger who looked to me to be on the way to only an average 100+ score, although he ended up getting 130. We had an opportunity to use the loophole if we needed it, but Danger wasn't looking that good, so we kept the C on Pendles, who promptly scored 135 points. They were our two top scorers, and they had the armbands. Finally.....
Now onto the team breakdown.
Defence:
K Kolodjashnij 110
J Gibson 106
A Oxley 98
J Newnes 92
H Shaw 91
J Lever 73
Bench of K McIntosh 54 (E), and B Smith 0.
A pretty solid performance in defence this week. Two tones with a top score of 110, three in the 90's, and the lowest score of 73 coming from a rookie. The injured and disappointing B Smith on the pine, and the round 1 flash in the pan&rdquo; McIntosh as the emergency. No more points to be made, so no complaints!
Midfield:
S Pendlebury 135, Captain 270
P Dangerfield 130
L Parker 124
JP Kennedy 104
D Beams 104
P Cripps 68
T Miller 63
C Ellis-Yolmen 59
Bench of A Saad 84 (E), D McKenzie 63, and J Nelson 29.
We already heard the good news about our C and VC this week. Next up was new-recruit Parker, who pumped out a 124, while Kennedy and Beams broke the ton, but only just. The rookies were somewhat disappointing, with all three well below their averages, and none of them managing to break 70 points. There might be some axe-swinging this week! Off the bench was Saad's 84, which could have replaced CEY, and given us an extra 25 points.
Rucks:
N Naitanui 103
T Goldstein 44
Bench of M Cox 0
Big NicNat did the job we expected of him all year. On the other hand, and I'm sorry for repeating this joke, but Goldy nearly got outscored by Cox, and Cox...
Straight to the good news. We had the VC on Danger who looked to me to be on the way to only an average 100+ score, although he ended up getting 130. We had an opportunity to use the loophole if we needed it, but Danger wasn't looking that good, so we kept the C on Pendles, who promptly scored 135 points. They were our two top scorers, and they had the armbands. Finally.....
Now onto the team breakdown.
Defence:
K Kolodjashnij 110
J Gibson 106
A Oxley 98
J Newnes 92
H Shaw 91
J Lever 73
Bench of K McIntosh 54 (E), and B Smith 0.
A pretty solid performance in defence this week. Two tones with a top score of 110, three in the 90's, and the lowest score of 73 coming from a rookie. The injured and disappointing B Smith on the pine, and the round 1 flash in the pan&rdquo; McIntosh as the emergency. No more points to be made, so no complaints!
Midfield:
S Pendlebury 135, Captain 270
P Dangerfield 130
L Parker 124
JP Kennedy 104
D Beams 104
P Cripps 68
T Miller 63
C Ellis-Yolmen 59
Bench of A Saad 84 (E), D McKenzie 63, and J Nelson 29.
We already heard the good news about our C and VC this week. Next up was new-recruit Parker, who pumped out a 124, while Kennedy and Beams broke the ton, but only just. The rookies were somewhat disappointing, with all three well below their averages, and none of them managing to break 70 points. There might be some axe-swinging this week! Off the bench was Saad's 84, which could have replaced CEY, and given us an extra 25 points.
Rucks:
N Naitanui 103
T Goldstein 44
Bench of M Cox 0
Big NicNat did the job we expected of him all year. On the other hand, and I'm sorry for repeating this joke, but Goldy nearly got outscored by Cox, and Cox...
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