Well thankfully last week didn’t see any significant injuries to major players, giving us some respite from the frenetic essential trading of the last month or so. Having said that, the bunch of out-of-touch game-wreckers known as the Match Review Panel then stepped in to make sure that quite a few SC teams still had some headaches this week, handing out some important suspensions for that dirtiest of all acts on a footy field – yep, you guessed it, TACKLING.
Jimmy BARTEL (Geelong. Value $416,300. Ongoing concussion concerns – who knows?)
One of the most courageous mids going around, Jimmy has the respect of the footy world. Last weekend he was knocked out again, this time from friendly fire (Thanks, J-Pod). The club has genuine concerns over BARTEL, who has undergone brain scans. There is no way he will play this week, and don’t be surprised if he misses a few (including a SC final of course). Averaging 99 in 16.5% of teams, it may be time to move him on.
Possibilities : Andrew EMBLEY (WCE) - $412,800 Av 106 My Choice – On fire
Bryce GIBBS (Carl) - $411,300 Av 97
Brad SEWELL (Haw) - $410,700 Av 94
Paul CHAPMAN (Geel) - $403,000 Av 98
Colin SYLVIA (Melb) - $399,000 Av 100
James KELLY (Geel) - $390,400 Av 96
Daniel CROSS (Bull) - $372,100 Av 92 Value Pick – Can score huge
Shaun HAMPSON (Carlton. Value $291,800. Knee injury – out 8 weeks)
Just when he was really starting to find some consistent form, the big Blue has succumbed to a knee injury that will see him miss the next two months. If you already have Sandilands or Mumford, that could spell big trouble for your ruck stocks. Averaging 65 pts per game in 1.5% of teams, HAMPSON has been a steady contributor but a stint that long out of the game is too much to carry. Get rid of him.
Possibilities : Tom BELLCHAMBERS (Ess) - $282,700 Av 72
Kurt TIPPETT (Adel) - $275,700 Av 66
Andrew BROWNE (Rich) - $237,800 Av 75 My Choice – Playing good footy
Nathan VARDY (Geel) - $232,300 Av 65
David HALE (Haw) - $230,400 Av 55
Max BAILEY (Haw) - $191,800 Av 64 Value Pick – Will play and cheap
Shane MUMFORD (Sydney. Value $436,300. Suspended for two weeks for tackling. Ugh)
Big Mummy. Sure seems he is in the crosshairs of the AFL Judiciary, suspended again for tackling – the second time in his career. This is a massive blow for those who already have Sandi or traded one for the other – suddenly your ruck quality could be looking pretty thin. Averaging 104 pts per game for the 7% of SC teams who have him, two weeks out of the caper at this vital time of the year could be too much. Can you afford another trade?
Possibilities : Brad OTTENS (Geel) - $432,500 Av 102
Matthew LUENBERGER (Bris) - $409,600 Av 90
Matthew KRUEZER (Carl) - $399,000 Av 108My Choice, Back in a big way
Zac SMITH (GC) - $397,400 Av 90 Value Pick – Absolute Gun
Nic NATANUI (WCE) - $378,900 Av 85
Ben HUDSON (Bull) - $367,500 Av 86
Patrick RYDER (Ess) - $342,200 Av 86
Justin KOSCHITZKE (St Kilda. Value $257,000. Another done for an even milder tackle. Out for 2)
Poor old Kosi can’t take a trick. Looking like he might be hitting a touch of form with a few big grabs against the Cats, suddenly he finds himself on the sidelines for a tackle that you will see in general play 120 times this weekend – without any sanction at all. Crazy. For those 1.5% of SC teams who had him averaging 53 pts per game(what were you thinking!), when you add two weeks to the bye this weekend, Kosi has to be shown the door.
Possibilities : Daniel MENZEL (Geel) - $252,100 Av 59
Travis VARCOE (Geel) - $234,400 Av 62
David HALE (Haw) - $230,400 Av 54
Tom LYNCH (GC) - $210,500 Av 65 My Choice – This kid can play
Jeremey HOWE (Melb) - $175,000 Av 85
Ian CALLINAN (Adel) - $91,700 Av 0 Value Pick – If named, get on board!
That’s it for this week. WARNING - REMEMBER THIS!! When considering your trades for this week, take into account those teams with byes in the SC finals – Nth, Geelong, Carlton and Essendon. Is it really worth bringing them into your team at this stage? I would think not. Your choice though!
Jimmy BARTEL (Geelong. Value $416,300. Ongoing concussion concerns – who knows?)
One of the most courageous mids going around, Jimmy has the respect of the footy world. Last weekend he was knocked out again, this time from friendly fire (Thanks, J-Pod). The club has genuine concerns over BARTEL, who has undergone brain scans. There is no way he will play this week, and don’t be surprised if he misses a few (including a SC final of course). Averaging 99 in 16.5% of teams, it may be time to move him on.
Possibilities : Andrew EMBLEY (WCE) - $412,800 Av 106 My Choice – On fire
Bryce GIBBS (Carl) - $411,300 Av 97
Brad SEWELL (Haw) - $410,700 Av 94
Paul CHAPMAN (Geel) - $403,000 Av 98
Colin SYLVIA (Melb) - $399,000 Av 100
James KELLY (Geel) - $390,400 Av 96
Daniel CROSS (Bull) - $372,100 Av 92 Value Pick – Can score huge
Shaun HAMPSON (Carlton. Value $291,800. Knee injury – out 8 weeks)
Just when he was really starting to find some consistent form, the big Blue has succumbed to a knee injury that will see him miss the next two months. If you already have Sandilands or Mumford, that could spell big trouble for your ruck stocks. Averaging 65 pts per game in 1.5% of teams, HAMPSON has been a steady contributor but a stint that long out of the game is too much to carry. Get rid of him.
Possibilities : Tom BELLCHAMBERS (Ess) - $282,700 Av 72
Kurt TIPPETT (Adel) - $275,700 Av 66
Andrew BROWNE (Rich) - $237,800 Av 75 My Choice – Playing good footy
Nathan VARDY (Geel) - $232,300 Av 65
David HALE (Haw) - $230,400 Av 55
Max BAILEY (Haw) - $191,800 Av 64 Value Pick – Will play and cheap
Shane MUMFORD (Sydney. Value $436,300. Suspended for two weeks for tackling. Ugh)
Big Mummy. Sure seems he is in the crosshairs of the AFL Judiciary, suspended again for tackling – the second time in his career. This is a massive blow for those who already have Sandi or traded one for the other – suddenly your ruck quality could be looking pretty thin. Averaging 104 pts per game for the 7% of SC teams who have him, two weeks out of the caper at this vital time of the year could be too much. Can you afford another trade?
Possibilities : Brad OTTENS (Geel) - $432,500 Av 102
Matthew LUENBERGER (Bris) - $409,600 Av 90
Matthew KRUEZER (Carl) - $399,000 Av 108My Choice, Back in a big way
Zac SMITH (GC) - $397,400 Av 90 Value Pick – Absolute Gun
Nic NATANUI (WCE) - $378,900 Av 85
Ben HUDSON (Bull) - $367,500 Av 86
Patrick RYDER (Ess) - $342,200 Av 86
Justin KOSCHITZKE (St Kilda. Value $257,000. Another done for an even milder tackle. Out for 2)
Poor old Kosi can’t take a trick. Looking like he might be hitting a touch of form with a few big grabs against the Cats, suddenly he finds himself on the sidelines for a tackle that you will see in general play 120 times this weekend – without any sanction at all. Crazy. For those 1.5% of SC teams who had him averaging 53 pts per game(what were you thinking!), when you add two weeks to the bye this weekend, Kosi has to be shown the door.
Possibilities : Daniel MENZEL (Geel) - $252,100 Av 59
Travis VARCOE (Geel) - $234,400 Av 62
David HALE (Haw) - $230,400 Av 54
Tom LYNCH (GC) - $210,500 Av 65 My Choice – This kid can play
Jeremey HOWE (Melb) - $175,000 Av 85
Ian CALLINAN (Adel) - $91,700 Av 0 Value Pick – If named, get on board!
That’s it for this week. WARNING - REMEMBER THIS!! When considering your trades for this week, take into account those teams with byes in the SC finals – Nth, Geelong, Carlton and Essendon. Is it really worth bringing them into your team at this stage? I would think not. Your choice though!