Lucky round 13 is upon us, but the fantasy scene has been anything but lucky with numerous players out since the byes with injury and suspension. Who can survive the carnage and keep their cool to come away with the 4 points? Find out below!
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WOY WOY WIZARDS (18th, 1187) vs TARWIN LOWER PIGS (12th, 1198)
POTENTIAL INS: Black, Malceski, Power, Callinan, Doughty, T. McDonald, A. Selwood (Wizards), Pendlebury (Pigs)
OUTS: Hocking (Pigs)
Woy Woy are going through a massive dry spell at the moment with their last win back in Round 4. Malceski should come back this week after being a late non-inclusion, as well as long list of other potential ins – but none are named Hodge. The Pigs are grunting along, but the big news is they welcome back number 1 pick Scott Embleberry this week. Little separates these teams based on average, but you would have to back the Pigs given the Wizards track record. While not favourite for the game, the Wizards new found favouritism for Jaeger has to mean something.
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QUEENSTOWN QUOLLS (11th, 1148) vs POOWONG POTOROOS (5th, 1218)
POTENTIAL INS: Trengove, A. Hall, Grant (Quolls), S. Johnson, R. Murphy, Jamar, Sewell, S.D. Thompson, Mattner (Potoroos)
OUTS: Hampson, Jacobs (Quolls), Lower (Potoroos)
The Quolls have been a bit disappointing since the break, slipping to the second lowest average in the competition while having 2 loses. Hampson will be out for the year, and with no sign of Stephenson and Warnock being stupid in the VFL I’m not sure who they will get to cover. The <del datetime="2012-07-12T11:54:12+00:00">latewithdrawals</del> Potoroos just managed to sneak over the line last week despite all their emergencies getting a call up, but with an impressive list of ins this week I’d watch out! It’s too early to predict a winner given the circumstances over the last 2 weeks, we’ll just have to wait and see.
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MILIKAPATI SNAKES (2nd, 1278) vs BONNIE DOON BANDITS (14th, 1165)
POTENTIAL INS: Banfield (Snakes), Folau, Hargrave, Veszpremi (Bandits)
OUTS: Hurley, Butcher, Hickey (Snakes)
The Snakes will be without Hurley & Butcher from their mostly healthy list, and will ask Zac Smith to step back into the ruck this week. This is the battle of last week’s heavyweights, with Cox (215) going up against Pavlich (175) – the pair have been fantasy rivals in the west since the beginning of SuperCoach, and will now be lining up in the Snakes vs Bandits deathmatch. I’ve tried to build it up, but with the form the Snakes are in anyone not named Hornsy will be in for a tough time.
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JIMCUMBILLY JACKRABBITS (15th, 1198) vs MERTON MEERKATS (6th, 1252)
POTENTIAL INS: Hoskin-Elliot (Jackrabbits)
OUTS: Moloney (Jackrabbits), Horsely, Mohr (Meerkats)
Would you believe me if I told you the Meerkat was the natural predator of the Jackrabbit? Well don’t, that would be stupid. But at least one of these coaches will be hoping that is the case this weekend - the Meerkats will be looking to bounce back from last week’s loss to stay with the leading pack, while the Jackrabbits will be hoping to pull off an upset. With the injury toll at the Meerkats growing by the day with Foley going down, who will play forward for the Meerkats this week? You decide! Put your nominations below.
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COULTA COULDABEENS (8th, 1219) vs WARBURTON WANDERERS (4th, 1239)
POTENTIAL INS: Burgoyne, Redden, Brogan (Couldabeens), M. Murphy, Scully, Thomas (Wanderers)
OUTS: Lynch (Couldabeens)
The only match of the round that features two top 8 teams, this should be a cracker if the Couldabeens can get their team selection right. Lynch will be out for a couple of weeks, so there will be at least one forced changed.. The Wanderers will be preparing for the Kreuzer and Murphy combination to be back together this round, as well as the million dollar man, which could spell trouble for the Couldabeens.
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MALLACOOTA MAGICIANS (3rd, 1252) vs PURNULULU BUNGLE RANGERS (16th, 1166)
POTENTIAL INS: Duncan (Magicians), D. Swallow (Rangers)
OUTS: J. Hill, E. Wood (Magicians), Ryder (Rangers)
The new (apparently) minor premiership favourites will be hoping the interstate trip will be the difference here, with Tino Time in full effect. The Magicians will be looking to take full advantage of an undermanned PB & R team with multiple stars out, including their latest omission in Ryder. Someone will need to be on standby to call Chip & Dale to rescue the Rangers after this massacre.
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MOUNT BUGGERY DISAPPOINTMENTS (9th, 1224) vs SARAH ISLAND SAVAGES (1st, 1374)
POTENTIAL INS: Maguire, Sheppard, GUMBLETON (Disappointments), Taylor, L. Henderson (Savages)
OUTS: Watts (Disappointments)
Grudge Match I. We want a good clean fight here alright boys? That is, if Hornsy can get over his technical difficulties. Everyone is thinking it so I’m just going to put it out there – sabotage? Does the chief want to get in the 8 that much? I’m all for it as long as you don’t get caught. But if the Savages do get up, I would hope they are punished accordingly. Now have at it! Team news not as important as the message above, but I don’t possibly see how the Savages can win now that GUMBLETON has been named!
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HUMPTY DOO HAMMERHEADS (17th, 1131) vs GLENROWAN GUNSLINGERS (13th, 1150)
POTENTIAL INS: Darley (Hammerheads)
OUTS: Wellingham, Paine (Hammerheads), Bartel, McKernan, Bugg (Gunslingers)
There will be some Paine for the Hammerheads with Wellingham being offered a holiday, while at the Gunslingers it appears Bartel will take up the same offer but a shorter stay. Wells vs Judd on Friday night will be a big part of this matchup, and could lead to the Hammerheads third straight win. Even though they are having a good run of form, ex-players Goodes, Kerr, Harwood & Henderson have really torched the Hammerheads in the last 2 weeks.
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POPANYINNING PYRITE (10th, 1219) vs TORRUMBARRY THUNDA (7th, 1234)
POTENTIAL INS: Jenkins, Tomlinson (P_L), Otten, Bellchambers, Clifton (SKT)
OUTS: Shuey (P_L), Franklin, Waters, Steven, J. McDonald (SKT)
Did someone say 8 point game? NO, THEY DID NOT! Now, this is probably the match of the round. The Pyrite hit their highest score last week with the new players at the club enjoying their new found success, while the Thunda are also pumping out massive scores while moving up the ladder. Normally I would go with the Thunda as favourites, but with the outs you might have to tip the scales in favour of the Pyrite. Regardless, this will be one cracking match.
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