TooSerious
For those who take it way too seriously
It's the final time for teams. With Finals positions all up locked up, it's one final chance for the SC gods to kick our teams in the nuts.
Friday, August 29
Collingwood v Hawthorn at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
Collingwood
In: H.Lumumba, C.Gault, P.Seedsman
Out: D.Swan (hamstring), C.Young (hamstring), B.Macaffer (knee)
New: Corey Gault (Swan Districts)
Hawthorn
In: R.Schoenmakers, T.Duryea, A.Litherland
Out: L.Hodge (knee soreness), M.Suckling (knee), B.Stratton (calf cork)
Saturday, August 30
Carlton v Essendon at the MCG, 1.45pm AEST
Carlton
In: B.McLean , D.Armfield , M.Watson
Out: N.Graham, N.Holman, B.Johnson
Essendon
In: T.Bellchambers, D.Heppell, M.Gleeson
Out: J.Carlisle (hamstring), A.Steinberg, O.Fantasia
Fremantle v Port Adelaide at Patersons Stadium, 1.10pm AWST
Fremantle
In: M.Pavlich , M.Barlow
Out: G.Ibbotson, M.de Boer
Port Adelaide
In: J.Impey
Out: C.O'Shea
Sydney Swans v Richmond at ANZ Stadium, 4.40pm
Sydney Swans
In: S.Reid, S.Naismith
Out: J.Laidler, M.Pyke (illness)
Richmond
In: D.Martin
Out: B.Lennon
North Melbourne v Melbourne at Etihad Stadium, 7.40pm AEST
North Melbourne
In: D.Wells, L.Hansen, D.Currie, J.Macmillan, M.Wood
Out: M.Firrito (soreness), L.Thomas (knee), L.Greenwood (calf), T.Goldstein (soreness), L.McDonald (back)
New: Mason Wood (Geelong U18)
Melbourne
In: J.McKenzie, A.Riley
Out: C.Garland (knee), C.Pedersen
Geelong v Brisbane Lions at Simonds Stadium, 7.40pm AEST
Geelong
In: M.Brown, B.Smedts, J.Walker, G.Horlin-Smith, L.McCarthy
Out: H.McIntosh (managed), S.Motlop (managed), A.Christensen (managed), S.Kersten (hamstring), B.Hartman (adductor)
Brisbane Lions
In: M.Leuenberger, J.Paine, J.Bourke, Z.O'Brien
Out: A.McGrath (retired), M.Maguire (ankle), R.Harwood (foot), M/Close)
New: Jordon Bourke...
Friday, August 29
Collingwood v Hawthorn at the MCG, 7.50pm AEST
Collingwood
In: H.Lumumba, C.Gault, P.Seedsman
Out: D.Swan (hamstring), C.Young (hamstring), B.Macaffer (knee)
New: Corey Gault (Swan Districts)
Hawthorn
In: R.Schoenmakers, T.Duryea, A.Litherland
Out: L.Hodge (knee soreness), M.Suckling (knee), B.Stratton (calf cork)
Saturday, August 30
Carlton v Essendon at the MCG, 1.45pm AEST
Carlton
In: B.McLean , D.Armfield , M.Watson
Out: N.Graham, N.Holman, B.Johnson
Essendon
In: T.Bellchambers, D.Heppell, M.Gleeson
Out: J.Carlisle (hamstring), A.Steinberg, O.Fantasia
Fremantle v Port Adelaide at Patersons Stadium, 1.10pm AWST
Fremantle
In: M.Pavlich , M.Barlow
Out: G.Ibbotson, M.de Boer
Port Adelaide
In: J.Impey
Out: C.O'Shea
Sydney Swans v Richmond at ANZ Stadium, 4.40pm
Sydney Swans
In: S.Reid, S.Naismith
Out: J.Laidler, M.Pyke (illness)
Richmond
In: D.Martin
Out: B.Lennon
North Melbourne v Melbourne at Etihad Stadium, 7.40pm AEST
North Melbourne
In: D.Wells, L.Hansen, D.Currie, J.Macmillan, M.Wood
Out: M.Firrito (soreness), L.Thomas (knee), L.Greenwood (calf), T.Goldstein (soreness), L.McDonald (back)
New: Mason Wood (Geelong U18)
Melbourne
In: J.McKenzie, A.Riley
Out: C.Garland (knee), C.Pedersen
Geelong v Brisbane Lions at Simonds Stadium, 7.40pm AEST
Geelong
In: M.Brown, B.Smedts, J.Walker, G.Horlin-Smith, L.McCarthy
Out: H.McIntosh (managed), S.Motlop (managed), A.Christensen (managed), S.Kersten (hamstring), B.Hartman (adductor)
Brisbane Lions
In: M.Leuenberger, J.Paine, J.Bourke, Z.O'Brien
Out: A.McGrath (retired), M.Maguire (ankle), R.Harwood (foot), M/Close)
New: Jordon Bourke...
It's finally here. After a long SC season, particularly the last few weeks, those that have fought their way through all the donuts and the carnage have earned themselves a well deserved spot in the SC Grand Finals and now it all comes down to this one weekend in August. That doesn't sound quite right but I'm sure you all get the picture.
This week there is no single Best Buy, as it really comes down to who your opponent is playing and where you can gain an advantage against them. POD's will decide the outcome, and as such the Best Buys is mainly focusing on these players to try and give you the edge you need to take home the virtual silverware. Good luck to all those who have made it this far, in both leagues and overall, and I hope you can get a win this weekend.
This is the last article from me this year, probably anyway, so I look forward to chatting to you all over the off-season before it all starts over once again next year in the quest for fantasy glory.
DEFENSE
ROOKIES
Ariel Steinberg (ESS) DEF 123.9k 39 +19k
Steinberg is the only defensive rookie on the bubble this week, but being the SC grand finals I wouldn't have thought too many people would be looking for a downgrade option anyway. Just in case you are though, he's averaged 39 from his first 2 games and costs 124 grand.
PREMIUMS
Jarrad McVeigh (SYD) D/M 534.5k 105
McVeigh is still one of the better defensive picks of the season, with an average of 105 for the year and a price of 535 grand. With over 100,000 selections he's not a POD, but if you're playing a side with him already in it then it could be worthwhile bringing him in to cancel out the opposition advantage.
Nick Malceski (SYD) DEF 519k 104
Malceski has only just been pipped by McVeigh in averages, with a 104 for the year, but is in considerably less teams with around 28,000 selections. Looks a decent POD against McVeigh, and should be in for another good night...
This week there is no single Best Buy, as it really comes down to who your opponent is playing and where you can gain an advantage against them. POD's will decide the outcome, and as such the Best Buys is mainly focusing on these players to try and give you the edge you need to take home the virtual silverware. Good luck to all those who have made it this far, in both leagues and overall, and I hope you can get a win this weekend.
This is the last article from me this year, probably anyway, so I look forward to chatting to you all over the off-season before it all starts over once again next year in the quest for fantasy glory.
DEFENSE
ROOKIES
Ariel Steinberg (ESS) DEF 123.9k 39 +19k
Steinberg is the only defensive rookie on the bubble this week, but being the SC grand finals I wouldn't have thought too many people would be looking for a downgrade option anyway. Just in case you are though, he's averaged 39 from his first 2 games and costs 124 grand.
PREMIUMS
Jarrad McVeigh (SYD) D/M 534.5k 105
McVeigh is still one of the better defensive picks of the season, with an average of 105 for the year and a price of 535 grand. With over 100,000 selections he's not a POD, but if you're playing a side with him already in it then it could be worthwhile bringing him in to cancel out the opposition advantage.
Nick Malceski (SYD) DEF 519k 104
Malceski has only just been pipped by McVeigh in averages, with a 104 for the year, but is in considerably less teams with around 28,000 selections. Looks a decent POD against McVeigh, and should be in for another good night...
While Brent Harvey's three-week suspension may have come as a blow to a number of fantasy fans as well as the North Melbourne management, the finals-seeking club are looking to take the positives from what is a huge negative. Looking to end an absence from the finals that dates back to 2007, the Roos fans were devastated to see the veteran handed a three week suspension following his tipping of Western Bulldogs Liam Picken in Round 21.
After unsuccessfully appealing the ban, both the club and the player have been forced to accept the AFL's decision and move on. With the ban now meaning Harvey's 19th season in the AFL could have come to an end unless North reach a semi-final, the Roos will have to do without the 36-year old in an elimination final that has split many betting on the game with http://www.bet365.com.au/news/en/betting/, as will those who have Harvey in their fantasy teams.
Despite his advancing years, this has been Harvey's best season in terms of fantasy points; averaging a career-high 99.7 in his 20 appearances this year, including a huge 144 points in Round 9. While it remains to be seen whether the veteran is able to improve those figures this season, Harvey will be working behind the scenes to help his North Melbourne team-mates give him the best chance of doing so, starting this weekend in Hobart against an Adelaide Crows side looking to cement their place in the top-eight.
As well as Harvey, winger Daniel Wells also finds himself unavailable for the crunch game in Tasmania through suspension, robbing Roos head coach Brad Scott most effective line-breakers. But while Harvey won't be able to help his team-mates on the field, the veteran will be in Hobart with the squad working behind the scenes with the young team and trying to use his experience to add something in the locker room in the hope of making up for his costly error against the Bulldogs.
Scott admitted it was a sizeable...
After unsuccessfully appealing the ban, both the club and the player have been forced to accept the AFL's decision and move on. With the ban now meaning Harvey's 19th season in the AFL could have come to an end unless North reach a semi-final, the Roos will have to do without the 36-year old in an elimination final that has split many betting on the game with http://www.bet365.com.au/news/en/betting/, as will those who have Harvey in their fantasy teams.
Despite his advancing years, this has been Harvey's best season in terms of fantasy points; averaging a career-high 99.7 in his 20 appearances this year, including a huge 144 points in Round 9. While it remains to be seen whether the veteran is able to improve those figures this season, Harvey will be working behind the scenes to help his North Melbourne team-mates give him the best chance of doing so, starting this weekend in Hobart against an Adelaide Crows side looking to cement their place in the top-eight.
As well as Harvey, winger Daniel Wells also finds himself unavailable for the crunch game in Tasmania through suspension, robbing Roos head coach Brad Scott most effective line-breakers. But while Harvey won't be able to help his team-mates on the field, the veteran will be in Hobart with the squad working behind the scenes with the young team and trying to use his experience to add something in the locker room in the hope of making up for his costly error against the Bulldogs.
Scott admitted it was a sizeable...
It's the penultimate round, so of course we were going to get more injuries! Bloody Murphy!
How have you fared? Make it through to the granny? Or with a quarter to go, is the game still on the line?
How have you fared? Make it through to the granny? Or with a quarter to go, is the game still on the line?
On Friday Port Adelaide were Grey-t, while Carlton had the blues.
Someof us are facing a donut eating feast this weekend, but good luck in the prelims for those still alive for 2014.
Someof us are facing a donut eating feast this weekend, but good luck in the prelims for those still alive for 2014.
It's Finals time!
Congrats to all the teams who made it. Oh and also to the Savages for winning whatever the ORFFL version of the McClelland Trophy is. Probably a rusty piece of corrugated iron.
Firstly, last round's results:
812 Jimcumbilly Jackrabbits vs Milikapati Snakes 1125
1116 Merton Meerkats vs Coulta Couldabeens 1101
1273 Purnululu Bungle Rangers vs Poowong Potoroos 1047
1416 Warburton Wanderers vs Sarah Island Savages 1471
1146 Glenrowan Gunslingers vs Woy Woy Wizards 1307
1277 Smiths Beach Seagulls vs Mount Buggery Disappointments 1413
1159 Popanyinning Pyrite vs Tarwin Lower Pigs 1145
1185 Queenstown Quolls vs Bonnie Doon Bandits 950
1182 Humpty Doo Hammerheads vs Mallacoota Magicians 1349
The Final Ladder
Recap of rules for the Finals:
3. FINALS
(a) Final 8, knockout style over 3 weeks (R21-23).
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<div>(b) In the first week the Top 3 teams get to choose which team they play in the first week of the finals out of positions 5-8. Eg. 1st gets 1st choice, 2nd gets 2nd choice etc.
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<div>(c) In the second week of the finals, the four winners from the previous play off in seeded matches, according to the ladder at the end of the regular season. Eg. 1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd.
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(d) The third week of the finals will consist of one match between the winners of the previous weeks matches. This match is known as the ORFFL Grand Final.
So to start things off and so it's clear in this thread, Sarah Island Savages nominate their finals opponents, then Mount Buggery, then Mallacoota.
Good luck to all!
Congrats to all the teams who made it. Oh and also to the Savages for winning whatever the ORFFL version of the McClelland Trophy is. Probably a rusty piece of corrugated iron.
Firstly, last round's results:
812 Jimcumbilly Jackrabbits vs Milikapati Snakes 1125
1116 Merton Meerkats vs Coulta Couldabeens 1101
1273 Purnululu Bungle Rangers vs Poowong Potoroos 1047
1416 Warburton Wanderers vs Sarah Island Savages 1471
1146 Glenrowan Gunslingers vs Woy Woy Wizards 1307
1277 Smiths Beach Seagulls vs Mount Buggery Disappointments 1413
1159 Popanyinning Pyrite vs Tarwin Lower Pigs 1145
1185 Queenstown Quolls vs Bonnie Doon Bandits 950
1182 Humpty Doo Hammerheads vs Mallacoota Magicians 1349
The Final Ladder
Recap of rules for the Finals:
3. FINALS
(a) Final 8, knockout style over 3 weeks (R21-23).
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<div>(b) In the first week the Top 3 teams get to choose which team they play in the first week of the finals out of positions 5-8. Eg. 1st gets 1st choice, 2nd gets 2nd choice etc.
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<div>(c) In the second week of the finals, the four winners from the previous play off in seeded matches, according to the ladder at the end of the regular season. Eg. 1st vs 4th, 2nd vs 3rd.
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(d) The third week of the finals will consist of one match between the winners of the previous weeks matches. This match is known as the ORFFL Grand Final.
So to start things off and so it's clear in this thread, Sarah Island Savages nominate their finals opponents, then Mount Buggery, then Mallacoota.
Good luck to all!
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Carnage round last week. But first, let's look at last week's leaders. Lobbe led the way with a massive 178. Franklin and Zorko also had huge games with 168 and 162 respectively. The other scores over 140 were Hanley (149), Gray (148), Lewis (145), Bennell (144), Pavlich (143) and Caddy (140). It is interesting to see a ruckman and a (mobile) forward leading the way. Let's look at the (limited!) options for this week &hellip;
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]PORT ADELAIDE v. CARLTON
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Recent game - Round 1 2014, Etihad Stadium: Port Adelaide 120 - Carlton 87. Top scorers were Wines (145), Murphy (122) and Ellard (120). Wines was playing head to head against McLean whilst Ellard spent a lot of time on Pittard. Curnow tagged Ebert (104 SC points). Eight Port Adelaide players scored over 100.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Murphy v. Port Adelaide
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 1 2014: 122 SC points, 23 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 23 2013: 130 SC points, 23 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 8 2013: 130 SC points, 24 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 11 2011: 127 SC points, 32 disposals
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]PORT ADELAIDE v. CARLTON
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Recent game - Round 1 2014, Etihad Stadium: Port Adelaide 120 - Carlton 87. Top scorers were Wines (145), Murphy (122) and Ellard (120). Wines was playing head to head against McLean whilst Ellard spent a lot of time on Pittard. Curnow tagged Ebert (104 SC points). Eight Port Adelaide players scored over 100.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Murphy v. Port Adelaide
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 1 2014: 122 SC points, 23 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 23 2013: 130 SC points, 23 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 8 2013: 130 SC points, 24 disposals
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Rd 11 2011: 127 SC points, 32 disposals
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In: Donuts.
Out: Everyone in my midfield.
<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Friday, August 22
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Port Adelaide v Carlton at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACST
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<div>Port Adelaide
<div>In: A.Monfries, J.Trengove
<div>Out: T.Logan, A.Young
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<div>Carlton
<div>In: K.Lucas, N.Holman, B.Johnson
<div>Out: D.Thomas (knee), D.Armfield, D.Ellard (ankle)
<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]New: Nick Holman (Murray U18)
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Saturday, August 23
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]North Melbourne v Adelaide at Blundstone Arena, 1.45pm AEST
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<div>North Melbourne
<div>In: L.Hansen, K.Turner
<div>Out: D.Wells (suspension), B.Harvey (suspension)
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<div>Adelaide
<div>In: S.Thompson, B.Rutten, R.Laird
<div>Out: D.Mackay (concussion), S.Shaw (hamstring), M.Grigg
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Essendon v Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm AEST
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<div>Essendon
<div>In: J.Carlisle, O.Fantasia
<div>Out: J.Melksham, D.Heppell (hand)
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<div>Gold Coast
<div>In: M.Shaw, C.Cameron
<div>Out: C.Dixon (quad), L.Herbert
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood at Spotless Stadium, 4.40pm AEST
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Out: Everyone in my midfield.
<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Friday, August 22
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Port Adelaide v Carlton at Adelaide Oval, 7.20pm ACST
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<div>Port Adelaide
<div>In: A.Monfries, J.Trengove
<div>Out: T.Logan, A.Young
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<div>Carlton
<div>In: K.Lucas, N.Holman, B.Johnson
<div>Out: D.Thomas (knee), D.Armfield, D.Ellard (ankle)
<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]New: Nick Holman (Murray U18)
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Saturday, August 23
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]North Melbourne v Adelaide at Blundstone Arena, 1.45pm AEST
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<div>North Melbourne
<div>In: L.Hansen, K.Turner
<div>Out: D.Wells (suspension), B.Harvey (suspension)
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<div>Adelaide
<div>In: S.Thompson, B.Rutten, R.Laird
<div>Out: D.Mackay (concussion), S.Shaw (hamstring), M.Grigg
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Essendon v Gold Coast at Etihad Stadium, 2.10pm AEST
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<div>Essendon
<div>In: J.Carlisle, O.Fantasia
<div>Out: J.Melksham, D.Heppell (hand)
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<div>Gold Coast
<div>In: M.Shaw, C.Cameron
<div>Out: C.Dixon (quad), L.Herbert
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<div style='color: #2e2e2e; background: #ffffff;]Greater Western Sydney v Collingwood at Spotless Stadium, 4.40pm AEST
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Iron Knob 1498 d Charlies Opening 1201
The minor premiers firmed in flag favouritism after an effortless 297 point win over a game Charlie's Opening outfit.
The Codpieces, even without Gary Ablett, remain a force to be reckoned with - especially with Pearce Hanley posting GAJ-like numbers. Hanley's 149 led seven tons, including 120+ from Goldstein and Shuey. And you know everything is coming up Milhouse when even Jarrad Waite is finding form at the right time of the year.
For the Spelunkers, young gun Bontempelli (139) again smashed out a great score, while Swallow (121), MacKenzie and Hill broke into three figures.
Again the absence of a recognised ruckman didn't help the side - and may have to be addressed in the off-season.
Foul Bay 1436 d Cradle Mountain 1116
Ouch. Unfortunately this one was a bit one-sided as well as a below-full strength Chickens' squad outclassed the boys from the Apple Isle.
Old man Pavlich (143) turned back the clock, proving to be a more than handy fill-in for the absent Orange Roughy. Selwood, Mummy and Libber Mk 2 also hit the ton, while another six players scored above 90.
For the Devils, it was a disappointing end to a fine season; like a few teams it seems injuries caught up with them at the wrong time - Pendles a late withdrawal and Stevie J absent decimated its midfield.
The Amazing Zorko provided a lone hand with a magical 162, while Heppell's hair bamboozled the opposition for 119.
Waikikamoocow 1202 d Birdsville 1182
The only close final for the weekend saw the Waikiks battle to a 20-point win over the Battlers.
The defensive duo of Taylor (132) and McVeigh (129) helped lead the way, while Big Sauce (130) continued his all-ORFFA form in the ruck. These contributions would prove crucial in the wash-up, given Jamie Elliott's withdrawal left the depleted Waikiks one player short.
For Birdsville, it was a case of so close but so far. If not for an untimely injury to Travis Cloke (60),...
The minor premiers firmed in flag favouritism after an effortless 297 point win over a game Charlie's Opening outfit.
The Codpieces, even without Gary Ablett, remain a force to be reckoned with - especially with Pearce Hanley posting GAJ-like numbers. Hanley's 149 led seven tons, including 120+ from Goldstein and Shuey. And you know everything is coming up Milhouse when even Jarrad Waite is finding form at the right time of the year.
For the Spelunkers, young gun Bontempelli (139) again smashed out a great score, while Swallow (121), MacKenzie and Hill broke into three figures.
Again the absence of a recognised ruckman didn't help the side - and may have to be addressed in the off-season.
Foul Bay 1436 d Cradle Mountain 1116
Ouch. Unfortunately this one was a bit one-sided as well as a below-full strength Chickens' squad outclassed the boys from the Apple Isle.
Old man Pavlich (143) turned back the clock, proving to be a more than handy fill-in for the absent Orange Roughy. Selwood, Mummy and Libber Mk 2 also hit the ton, while another six players scored above 90.
For the Devils, it was a disappointing end to a fine season; like a few teams it seems injuries caught up with them at the wrong time - Pendles a late withdrawal and Stevie J absent decimated its midfield.
The Amazing Zorko provided a lone hand with a magical 162, while Heppell's hair bamboozled the opposition for 119.
Waikikamoocow 1202 d Birdsville 1182
The only close final for the weekend saw the Waikiks battle to a 20-point win over the Battlers.
The defensive duo of Taylor (132) and McVeigh (129) helped lead the way, while Big Sauce (130) continued his all-ORFFA form in the ruck. These contributions would prove crucial in the wash-up, given Jamie Elliott's withdrawal left the depleted Waikiks one player short.
For Birdsville, it was a case of so close but so far. If not for an untimely injury to Travis Cloke (60),...
After a horror week in fantasy football, that may even leave some teams without a single playing midfielder, the Best Buys are here to try and ease your SC sorrows. This round looks to be one in where it's 'last man standing' rules, and being the last match before the SC grand finals it's bound to be another tough one. Time constraints have kept things fairly brief this week, but hopefully it'll be no less valuable.
The Best Buy for this week, a week that will go down in SC infamy, is the star West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis. On an excellent run of form as of late, and most importantly uninjured as of the time of writing this, Priddis could well be the saviour many teams are praying for. A hard in and under player and always a chance to snag a few goals Priddis should be firing this week against the Demons at Patterson's, and could even be a decent chance at being named captain for those who grab him.
DEFENSE
MID-PRICERS
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Luke Hodge (HAW) D/M 491.7k 93
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Hodge has been good value in recent games, pushing his average for the year up to 93 and playing a vital role in the Hawks team. Costing just over 490 grand and sitting in around 31,000 sides he looks to be decent value, and the D/M status may well help to cover some of the big outs in the midfield this week.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Heath Shaw (GWS) DEF 459.6k 92
Heater had a quieter game on the weekend, but really the Giants dominated the play for the majority of the match. With some serious injury concerns of their own GWS will be relying on players such as Shaw to step up this week, against much stiffer opposition, and Shaw should be a shoe-in to once again go 100+
PREMIUMS
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Jarrad McVeigh (SYD) D/M 526k 105
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]McVeigh has been a great pick this...
The Best Buy for this week, a week that will go down in SC infamy, is the star West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis. On an excellent run of form as of late, and most importantly uninjured as of the time of writing this, Priddis could well be the saviour many teams are praying for. A hard in and under player and always a chance to snag a few goals Priddis should be firing this week against the Demons at Patterson's, and could even be a decent chance at being named captain for those who grab him.
DEFENSE
MID-PRICERS
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Luke Hodge (HAW) D/M 491.7k 93
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Hodge has been good value in recent games, pushing his average for the year up to 93 and playing a vital role in the Hawks team. Costing just over 490 grand and sitting in around 31,000 sides he looks to be decent value, and the D/M status may well help to cover some of the big outs in the midfield this week.
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Heath Shaw (GWS) DEF 459.6k 92
Heater had a quieter game on the weekend, but really the Giants dominated the play for the majority of the match. With some serious injury concerns of their own GWS will be relying on players such as Shaw to step up this week, against much stiffer opposition, and Shaw should be a shoe-in to once again go 100+
PREMIUMS
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]Jarrad McVeigh (SYD) D/M 526k 105
<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt;]McVeigh has been a great pick this...
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