Rhyming with Roo is so much easier that trying to rhyme with Riewoldt.

Consult on Rievoldt?

Anyways, Ive broken the options Im considering into three sections.

Uber premiums - guys who are scoring big points.
Up and comers - Potential premiums who are scoring the big points.
fallen premiums - Those guys who havent hit the ground running just yet, though history tells us that sooner or later, theyll come good.

Anyways, on with the show
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Tier One - The Big Three - If youre missing any of these guys, it seems an easy swap. (With one exception)

Jonothan Brown - Performing solidly with a 147 average over three. Looks to be in ripping form with Fev and an easy swap.

Ryan OKeefe - A 132 average coming from a very durable M/F. Another easy swap.

Paul Chapman - Averaging 120 and looking as solid as ever. Of course, we all know about his hamstrings. So there is a certain amount of risk attached to taking Chapman. I would suggest picking him up if you were looking for a potential point of difference on the leaders (I know that if I were at the pointy end, I would have a hard time picking him up with the risk involved!)

Tier Two - The up and comers - A selection of players who look to be stepping into a genuine premium position.

Heath Grundy - I had him in and out of my squad all preseason as my "D/F premium". And am now sad that I didnt go with him. You must remember that he has scored well in a couple of routings over the 15th and 16th, but still- for the MPP Premium option that he offers, he must be considered.

Cyril Rioli - Was highly considered in the preseason with a much publicised move to the midfield slated. Well, the season has started and Cyril has been tearing it up, averaging 111 against 2 of the top 3 sides. He comes with a certain injury concern over his groins that must be considered. But he is tearing it up.

Jared Brennan - History says that Jared could give us a 140 next week, or a 40. But as a premium in a team that looks a serious chance at being top 4, hes bound to improve on last year. The biggest question mark is the 60+ points and 20% loading hell carry into any future hearing, meaning hes a big suspension risk.

Shaun Higgins - I like to think of Higgins as Chapman Lite. I can see him breaking out to a 110+ average this year, but only playing 16 games. That said, it was worth it to have Chappy last year, so perhaps the same can be said for Higgins this year.

Tier Three - The falling premiums - There is some definite value in a couple of fallen premiums already. But there is also some more coming, so if youre in the market for a high-ender, you might do well waiting a week. Roos value isnt going to chance because he wont play. The others arent that lucky.

Adam Goodes - has dropped $40k and is looking to drop some more. Hes started the season off pretty well and sooner or later is bound to put up a big ton. Once that happens his price will rocket.

Leon Davis - A 57 last week has dropped his price by 45k but threatens to drop it another $50k over the next two weeks. I think he still has further to fall so would suggest waiting a least 1 week, but maybe even 2 or 3 (ie- pick him up in the upgrade period, not now.)

Alan Didak - Ol Diddles has a 54 in his price from round 2. This has dropped his price by $30k and looks to be doing it again this week. I think if you can pick him up for $500k next week, youll be getting some great value with a run against the Bombers, Blues and Kangeroos after it.

Matthew Pavlich - As with Diddles, a 57 last week will cause havok with is salary. Just not as much because of the 127 he scored this week. Should drop in price with a game against the Saints, but with Richmond and West Coast afterward, you prolly wont get him that cheap again.

Tier four - Other - Personlly, thats all Im going to consider for Roo. Hes a premium going out on one of my allocated Long Term Injury trades. Hes in the team to make as many points as possible, and that what Ill want his replacement to do. Trade. Set. Forget. Nothing too fancy.

However, if youve got any other thoughts or players, throw them up in the comments, I would love to hear about them!

Also, it give us a chance to test our new Polling thingy, so if you want to give it a crack below- lets see how it goes!
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