Preliminary Final week has finally arrived, and what a week it promises to be. Not only have many teams been decimated with the loss of their Carlton players to the bye, there is also the season-ending injury to popular Docker Matthew PAVLICH, the suspension of Colin SYLVIA and the threat of many top-line individuals being rested with the dreaded “general soreness” . All this leads to a very interesting few days in SC 2011. If you have any trades left, these are the ones you should make to get through to that elusive Grand Final.
Bryce GIBBS (Carlton. Value $501,200. Bye)
In a staggering 46.5% of SC teams, GIBBS has been one of the most popular SC choices for season 2011. With the added bonus of being a defender and a midfielder, GIBBS has rewarded those who have selected him, averaging a very tidy 105 pts per game for the year. Difficult to replace, nevertheless it has to be done, particularly on prelim Final weekend.
Possibilities : As a Defender
Nathan BOCK (GC) - $482,400 Av 95
Brendan GODDARD (St. K) - $475,800 Av 107
Brett DELEDIO (Rich) - $470,700 Av 105
Josh GIBSON (Haw) - $413,800 Av 92 My Choice – Point of difference
As a Midfielder
Matt PRIDDIS (WCE) - $495,500 Av 114
Jack REDDEN (Bris) - $478,900 Av 104
Matthew BOYD (Bull) - $477,300 Av 114 My Choice – Mr Dependable
Andrew SWALLOW - (Nth) - $475,500 Av 111
Chris JUDD (Carlton. Value - $554,000. Bye)
Reigning Brownlow Medallist and in line for another one, JUDD has been a powerhouse this year, leading his Blues through a very successful season. Selected in a massive 39.5% of teams, he has been in sparkling form in 2011, averaging a huge 117 pts per game. He will be a big loss to a lot of SC teams this weekend – who of these options can possibly fill the shoes of the Juddernaut?
Possibilities : Gary ABLETT (GC) - $551,000 Av 125 My Choice – Who better is there?
Sam MITCHELL (Haw) - 536,400 Av 114
Joel SELWOOD (Gee) - $521,200 Av 111
Tom ROCKLIFF (Bris) - $520,100 Av 110
Andrew SWALLOW (Nth) - $475,500 Av 111
Marc MURPHY (Carlton. Value $514,400. Bye)
Another popular Blues midfielder, MURPHY has also rewarded those 12% of SC teams who chose him this year with a smashing 118 pt average per game for 2011. In tandem with his captain JUDD, they have been a huge part of the Blues success – and, no doubt, the success of a lot of SC teams. The time has come to move him on though – there are no second chances.
Possibilities : Matt PRIDDIS (WCE) - $495,500 Av 114 My Choice – Ball Magnet
Jack REDDEN (Bris) - $478,900 Av 104
Dale THOMAS (Coll) - $477,500 Av 109
Andrew SWALLOW (Nth) - $475,500 Av 110
Matthew BOYD (Bull) - $477,300 Av 114
Heath SCOTLAND (Carlton. Value $466,900. Bye)
Very underrated in the football world, it seems SCOTLAND is held in higher regard in the fantasy world, being selected as a defender of mid in 12% of teams this year. A very consistent ball-winner who flies under the radar somewhat, SCOTLAND has averaged a very respectable 107 pts per game in 2011 – a successful year by anyone’s standards. The dilemma now is – who to replace him with?
Possibilities : As a Defender
Josh GIBSON (Haw) - $413,800 Av 92 My Choice – Like his Style
Alex RANCE (Rich) - $396,300 Av 86
Matt SUCKLING (Haw) - $377,300 Av 93
As a Midfielder
Joel COREY (Gee) - $461,100 Av 96
Nathan FYFE (Freo) - $457,300 Av 108
Scott THOMPSON (Adel) - $450,400 Av 109 My Choice – 51 Possessions? Say no more.
Matthew PAVLICH (Fremantle. Value $421,200. Hip injury – out for season)
The Dockers have been slaughtered with injuries in season 2011, and finally their inspirational captain has bitten the bullet also. Already with a question mark over his head, last weekend PAV was subbed out before half time and won’t be seen again this year. Selected in an amazing 47% of SC teams with an average of 106 pts per game, PAV will leave a huge hole this has to be filled – but by who?
Possibilities : As a Midfielder
Brad SEWELL (Haw) - $420,400 Av 95
Jordan LEWIS (Haw) - $419,600 Av 90
Trent COTCHIN (Rich) - $419,400 Av 100
Daniel WELLS (Nth) - $403,000 Av 105
Ryan GRIFFEN (Bull) - $393,600 Av 106 My Choice – Capable of Huge Scores
As a Forward
Drew PETRIE (Nth) - $413,300 Av 93
Ryan O’KEEFE (Syd) - $412,600 Av 102 My Choice – A Proven Star
Daniel GIANSIRACUSA (Bull) - $408,200 Av 89
Josh KENNEDY (Syd) - $369,500 Av 91
Heath GRUNDY (Syd) - $367,000 Av 89
That’s it for Prelim Final week. Get those Blues out of your team and pick those replacements you think can propel you in the big Grand Final next weekend. Good luck all – see you next week for the final installment of Trade Winds for 2011.
Bryce GIBBS (Carlton. Value $501,200. Bye)
In a staggering 46.5% of SC teams, GIBBS has been one of the most popular SC choices for season 2011. With the added bonus of being a defender and a midfielder, GIBBS has rewarded those who have selected him, averaging a very tidy 105 pts per game for the year. Difficult to replace, nevertheless it has to be done, particularly on prelim Final weekend.
Possibilities : As a Defender
Nathan BOCK (GC) - $482,400 Av 95
Brendan GODDARD (St. K) - $475,800 Av 107
Brett DELEDIO (Rich) - $470,700 Av 105
Josh GIBSON (Haw) - $413,800 Av 92 My Choice – Point of difference
As a Midfielder
Matt PRIDDIS (WCE) - $495,500 Av 114
Jack REDDEN (Bris) - $478,900 Av 104
Matthew BOYD (Bull) - $477,300 Av 114 My Choice – Mr Dependable
Andrew SWALLOW - (Nth) - $475,500 Av 111
Chris JUDD (Carlton. Value - $554,000. Bye)
Reigning Brownlow Medallist and in line for another one, JUDD has been a powerhouse this year, leading his Blues through a very successful season. Selected in a massive 39.5% of teams, he has been in sparkling form in 2011, averaging a huge 117 pts per game. He will be a big loss to a lot of SC teams this weekend – who of these options can possibly fill the shoes of the Juddernaut?
Possibilities : Gary ABLETT (GC) - $551,000 Av 125 My Choice – Who better is there?
Sam MITCHELL (Haw) - 536,400 Av 114
Joel SELWOOD (Gee) - $521,200 Av 111
Tom ROCKLIFF (Bris) - $520,100 Av 110
Andrew SWALLOW (Nth) - $475,500 Av 111
Marc MURPHY (Carlton. Value $514,400. Bye)
Another popular Blues midfielder, MURPHY has also rewarded those 12% of SC teams who chose him this year with a smashing 118 pt average per game for 2011. In tandem with his captain JUDD, they have been a huge part of the Blues success – and, no doubt, the success of a lot of SC teams. The time has come to move him on though – there are no second chances.
Possibilities : Matt PRIDDIS (WCE) - $495,500 Av 114 My Choice – Ball Magnet
Jack REDDEN (Bris) - $478,900 Av 104
Dale THOMAS (Coll) - $477,500 Av 109
Andrew SWALLOW (Nth) - $475,500 Av 110
Matthew BOYD (Bull) - $477,300 Av 114
Heath SCOTLAND (Carlton. Value $466,900. Bye)
Very underrated in the football world, it seems SCOTLAND is held in higher regard in the fantasy world, being selected as a defender of mid in 12% of teams this year. A very consistent ball-winner who flies under the radar somewhat, SCOTLAND has averaged a very respectable 107 pts per game in 2011 – a successful year by anyone’s standards. The dilemma now is – who to replace him with?
Possibilities : As a Defender
Josh GIBSON (Haw) - $413,800 Av 92 My Choice – Like his Style
Alex RANCE (Rich) - $396,300 Av 86
Matt SUCKLING (Haw) - $377,300 Av 93
As a Midfielder
Joel COREY (Gee) - $461,100 Av 96
Nathan FYFE (Freo) - $457,300 Av 108
Scott THOMPSON (Adel) - $450,400 Av 109 My Choice – 51 Possessions? Say no more.
Matthew PAVLICH (Fremantle. Value $421,200. Hip injury – out for season)
The Dockers have been slaughtered with injuries in season 2011, and finally their inspirational captain has bitten the bullet also. Already with a question mark over his head, last weekend PAV was subbed out before half time and won’t be seen again this year. Selected in an amazing 47% of SC teams with an average of 106 pts per game, PAV will leave a huge hole this has to be filled – but by who?
Possibilities : As a Midfielder
Brad SEWELL (Haw) - $420,400 Av 95
Jordan LEWIS (Haw) - $419,600 Av 90
Trent COTCHIN (Rich) - $419,400 Av 100
Daniel WELLS (Nth) - $403,000 Av 105
Ryan GRIFFEN (Bull) - $393,600 Av 106 My Choice – Capable of Huge Scores
As a Forward
Drew PETRIE (Nth) - $413,300 Av 93
Ryan O’KEEFE (Syd) - $412,600 Av 102 My Choice – A Proven Star
Daniel GIANSIRACUSA (Bull) - $408,200 Av 89
Josh KENNEDY (Syd) - $369,500 Av 91
Heath GRUNDY (Syd) - $367,000 Av 89
That’s it for Prelim Final week. Get those Blues out of your team and pick those replacements you think can propel you in the big Grand Final next weekend. Good luck all – see you next week for the final installment of Trade Winds for 2011.