I didn't trade out Grimes last week due to other trades that had to be done (i think)... This week without spending too much on Fisher and already have Shaw, the choice comes down to Suckling, Murphy, Gilbee.. Any thoughts or anyone else having similar Grimey problems?
Probably can't go wrong with any of those - Scotland and Birchall possible durability issues as you say. Scotland has a good draw going in and Birchall playing in a top 4 side that has clean disposal around the backline which should lift his scores. Rance has a good draw but probably has less upside than the other two overall. Went with Suckling myself this week and like you probably go Carrots next week.
Suckling and Rance are easily best value this week...just over $400K each, young improving types, and some 'soft' games ahead. I would wait a week before bringing in either Birchall or Scotland ....make sure they are fully over recent injury niggles and with (hopefully) lower BE's