TooSerious

<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Some well known names at the top of last weekend's leaderboard led by Boak with 157 - which was his first 100 for the season. He was followed by Boyd (153) and Steve Johnson (150) who bounced back from being Macaffer-ed last week. Sam Mitchell finished with 149 and Dayne Beams rounded out the top five with 145. Next best were Ablett (138) and Matt White (138), whilst Dal Santo and Gunston both finished with 134.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Here are the numbers for Round 5 &amp;hellip;
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]BRISBANE v. RICHMOND
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Recent game: In Round 20 last year, Richmond ran out 23 point winners at the MCG. Daniel Jackson, tagging Rockliff, was the highest scorer with 30 touches and 131 SC points. Rockliff was next best with 126 (34 touches) whilst Ellis finished with 125. Cotchin was tagged by Raines and was limited to 103.
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]COLLINGWOOD v. NORTH MELBOURNE
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<p style='margin-bottom: 0pt; background-color: #fcfcfc;][span style='color: #444444;]Recent game: In Round 23 last year, North Melbourne got over the line by 9 points against Collingwood. Ziebell (161 - 27 disposals with 4 goals) played head to head against Pendlebury...

The injuries are mounting up, and Richmond can't kick straight.
What else will be learn on this fine round 5?
Don't forget, check your byes when trading and good luck!
Me, I'm going away camping with the kids for the weekend, so if it all breaks, someone sms me!
peace out.

While the cows haven't come home yet, the moo-factor can now come into play, so I expect to see more 'GnR' down/upgrades in the coming weeks as opposed to the mid-priced sideways trading that has been on the menu in the first rounds.
That only leaves the total trades limit (thirty) as the last rule to come into play, but that won't be until round 14. Until that time the model should max out the number of trades per round (two; three for the bye rounds) to maximise the total score season to date.
After a series of serious misfires of the big gun, here we go.
Round 4 season to date
Initial Team Selection:
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[span style='font-size: 12px; color: black;]Cale Hooker (D)
<td style='text-align: center;][span style='font-size: 12px; color: black;]ESS
<td style='text-align: right;][span style='font-size: 12px; color: black;]121
<td style='text-align: right;][span style='font-size: 12px; color: black;]417500



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After a shocking round for rucks last week, including the previous Best Buy not even playing but instead opting for minor surgery, many coaches are left wondering how it all could have gone so wrong. Unfortunately there aren't a whole heap of viable options in the ruck, but there are a few sneaky POD's worth a look and as always plenty of other in form choices from around the ground for those that avoided the bullets.

The Best Buy for this week, is Alex Fasolo. Still an untried selection in many respects, after a change of role and new team set-up, but going by early form and price along with the lack of forwards performing he is a stand-out early on. Now playing in a half-back kind of position he has license to run and carry, and while he hasn't been amazing he has certainly provided the Pies with some solid rebound from defence so far. Cheap as chips and locked into the 22, for now at least, Fasolo will be a very popular pick this week I'd think.
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On a side note, there was some discussion last week around including a list of cheap players who were still viable cash-cow options, but there really aren't any of them around this week except for those already in the Best Buys so that one will have to stay on the back-burner for now. Keep an eye out in coming weeks though.


DEFENSE
ROOKIES





Jason Ashby (ESS) DEF 123.9k 49 +31k

Ashby is on the bubble at Bomberland this week, but after a poor showing from Essendon against the Dockers there may be a few changes at the selection table. Averaging 49 and looking at a 30 grand price rise after his next game Ashby is the only defensive rookie to really be worth a look this week.

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Matthew Jaensch (ADE) DEF 414.1k 109

So far this year Jaensch has been a very astute pick for the now 25,000 odd coaches with him in their side. He is averaging 109 and facing a 35 grand price rise this week, so expect him to continue finding his way into various sides...

Four rounds into the ORFFA season and it is becoming clearer that many teams' depth is going to be tested in coming weeks as player injuries and poor form continue.
A number of one-sided games this week, but we'll start the review with the close one:

Whitsunday 1235 d Venus Bay 1232
The Warriors hold on for their first win for the ORFFA season, escaping with a three point victory over Venus Bay.
The Warriors built a lead on the back off a consistent midfield effort - Boak (157), Sloane (126), Wines (125) and Gibson (103) all doing the job. Aaron Black (96) and Robbie Warnock (113) were also good.
Coming into the final game, Venus Bay needed 105 points from Melksham and Mundy. Regrettably injury intervened - while Melksham scored 55, Mundy's concussion and red-vesting limited him to 46 and handed the game to the Warriors.
Dayne Beams top scored for the Vultures with 145, with Higgins' 115 up forward very handy. Malceski and Gibbs also exceeded 100.

Cradle Mountain 1270 d Lovely Banks 1134
The magic of Stevie J was on show again as Cradle Mountain scored a comfortable 136-point win over the Lilacs.
In another game marred by red vests and late withdrawals, Steve Johnson (150) pulled out his full bag of tricks to gain five Les W votes. Heppell's 133, Pendles (129) and Liam Shiels (96) were more than handy too.
Nick Smith's 80 as a late call-up for Dustin Fletcher was vital, while an OOP Shaun Grigg scored 26 up forward.
The Lilacs copped the raw end of the sub stick, with both Caddy (24) and Simpkin (38) wearing the red vest for good portions of their games. Late withdrawals from Matt Rosa and Paul Chapman also stung.
Scott Thompson returned to good form with 121 to top score for Lovely Banks, while Swan (111), Duncan (101) and Hunt (100) played well.

Foul Bay 1477 d Nunawading 1268
A high quality game saw the reigning premiers run out deceptively comfortable winners over the Nuffers.
Consistent efforts across the board...

Wow, how bad was this week! Late withdrawals, donuts, green vests and injuries.

So many bullets to dodge, you'd need a matrix level team to have dodged them all this week. Reckon a lot of off-tilt teams will move up the ranks this week.

And man, these Sunday night Bombers games- they kill this review! Damn you Vlad!

So, how did this horror week treat you?

(Also, bah- silly post button saving it as a draft!)

Round 4 is go!
Which of Richmond or Collingwood start the season 1-3? (Or will the fates give them a draw just to screw with my question?
Will Carlton manage to join them after taking on, and I quote, 'One of the worst squads I've ever seen' - Some guy off Big Footy.
Will the Bombers be able to take on the might of Fremantle after their smashing last week?
Arnot and Thomas are the subs for tonight.

Round 4 is it? Letting those Cows continue to Moo, or still madly running through adjustment trades?

I noticed that there are more than 130 players listed on the injury list thus far, and it's only been three games!

Rough year for injuries.
In



Matthew Arnot,

Sam Lloyd,

Shaun Hampson



Out



Jake King (Omitted),

Ricky Petterd (Groin),

Orren Stephenson (Omitted)



In



Jarrod Witts,

Josh Thomas



Out



Taylor Adams (Suspension),

Sam Dwyer (Knee)



In



Cam O'Shea,

Aaron Young,

Sam Gray



Out



Angus Monfries (Hamstring),

Chad Wingard (Ankle),

John Butcher (Omitted)



In



Jackson Paine,

Nick Robertson,

Rohan Bewick,

Ryan Harwood,

Tom Cutler



Out



Ryan Lester (Omitted),

Daniel Merrett (Suspension),

Josh Green (Leg),

Michael Close (Omitted),

Daniel Rich (Knee)



In



Corey Enright,

Taylor Hunt



Out



Jackson Sheringham (Omitted),

Mitch Brown (Ankle)



In



Sharrod Wellingham,

Sam Butler,

Scott Lycett,

Josh Hill,

Dom Sheed



Out



Mark LeCras (Arm),

Darren Glass (Hip),

Chris Masten (Hamstring),

Luke Shuey (Suspension),

Callum Sinclair (Omitted)



In



Jack Hutchins



Out



Brandon Matera (Suspension)



In



Luke Hodge



Out



Angus Litherland (Omitted)



In



Craig Bird,

Toby Nankervis,

Dean Towers



In



Joel Tippett,

Robin Nahas,

Liam Anthony,

Michael Firrito



Out



Jamie Macmillan (Leg)



In



Colin Sylvia,

Josh Simpson,

Zac Clarke,

Clancee Pearce,

Matt Taberner,

Zac Dawson



Out



Garrick Ibbotson (Shoulder),

Michael Walters (Ankle),

Chris Mayne (Ankle)

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Josh Bruce,

Jack Billings,

Jack Steven,

Tom Lee



Out



Sam Gilbert (Foot)



In



Cam Ellis-Yolmen,

Sam...

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A day late and a dollar short. Time has gotten away from me this week, but here we go.
Initial Team Selection
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<td class='telerik-reTableOddCol-1' style='text-align: left;]Cale Hooker (D)
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<td class='telerik-reTableOddCol-1' style='text-align: left;]David Swallow (D,M)
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Shane Mumford. Giants. Sausages. 151 SC average.

Need I say more?

This week Mummy is the Best Buy, our first for the year, and as the top scorer in SC to date he probably won't be a surprise for too many. The Giants have been exceptional over the start to the 2014 season, thanks in no small part to the dominant efforts of their new number one ruck. For those that took the punt on him pre-season he has been rolled gold, but now the rest of the pack have caught up and are starting to eye off the big man his selection numbers are sure to skyrocket. Can he maintain this form? Can the Giants stay competitive? Will he continue to set world sausage eating records? None of these things are certainties, but going by form so far I'd say they're all decent bets.
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DEFENSE
ROOKIES


Jeremy Laidler (SYD) DEF 161.8k 76 +58k

Laidler had a brief sabbatical from senior footy in round 2, before returning to the Sydney back-line for their demolition of the Crows on the weekend. Still in around 82,000 sides his job security may not be quite what it seemed during the pre-season, but for coaches looking for a decent defensive rookie Laidler is still a solid pick. On the bubble and facing a near 60 grand price rise this week.



Kade Kolodjashnij (GCS) DEF 197.3k 60 +27k

KKolo didn't take long to make his AFL debut, coincidentally after a massive game in the reserves he slotted into the Suns team for round 2 and hasn't looked back. A higher priced rookie choice at just under 200 grand, his 60 average will see him with a modest price rise this week.



Angus Litherland (HAW) DEF 123.9k 18 -8k

Angus Litherland shouldn't be considered, but as he's on the bubble I thought I'd at least mention him. With an average of 18, he's looking like losing money this week.

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David Swallow (GCS) D/M 476.7k 121

Swallow continued to perform for his almost 90,000 coaches on the weekend, keeping his average up around...