Where does one start?
Without going through player by player or reviewing all of our SC strategies I thought it was interesting that of the top scoring 15 players for season 2012, that 8 of them actually lost money from their starting price including the top two (Ablett & Watson).
When you consider there were a couple of smokies like Ivan Maric and Shane Tuck it makes one realise when it comes to Premiums it's not always about value.
the main lesson learned this year (and it seems like at the end of every year ppl have this epiphany): SAVE YOUR TRADES.
The byes werent the disaster i thought they would be. :-[
I don't know why but I started with Cloke and I'll never pick him again.
Start with a strong ruck again.Even tho that eventually went to shower when Mumford then Hamish got injured finished the season with Giles and Kruezer.
Don't flower around with a setup that you know works. Previous years I've gone a 3-0-0-5 mid or a 4-0-0-4 mid, this year I went 4-1-0-3 annnnnnnnd it just ended up wasting money AND costing me a trade. Won't be doing that again
never pick up a cheap premo if he's cheap because of form and not an injury effected score.....they lost value for a reason!
Quote from: Cruiseon on September 03, 2012, 05:00:24 PM
that 8 of them actually lost money from their starting price including the top two (Ablett & Watson).
Ablett started at 689,000 and finished at 701,700 thats a 12,700 increase.
Quote from: colmullet on September 03, 2012, 06:29:19 PM
never pick up a cheap premo if he's cheap because of form and not an injury effected score.....they lost value for a reason!
true dat. couldn't have said it better.
Biggest lesson learnt is do not plan for the byes let them take care of themselves because injuries and restings will flower any planning.
Quote from: Ringo on September 03, 2012, 07:37:07 PM
Biggest lesson learnt is do not plan for the byes let them take care of themselves because injuries and restings will flower any planning.
My sentiments exactly.
With all the planning i did for the byes, injuries hit me hard- lost 2000 ranking possies over the bye period. Next year, picking the team i want, not for effen byes
not to be in such a hurry to complete my team was done by about round 14 this year, next year will post pone 2-4 upgrades to get players that are inform come finals time plus doing this lowers the amount of premiums you have that can get injured/suspended
will plan to stick around the bottom of my top 8 in my leagues and sneak into the top 4 towards the end that's the plan lol
Quote from: colmullet on September 03, 2012, 06:29:19 PM
never pick up a cheap premo if he's cheap because of form and not an injury effected score.....they lost value for a reason!
Amen. I'm looking at you, Dal Santo
Quote from: Grazz on September 03, 2012, 07:38:33 PM
Quote from: Ringo on September 03, 2012, 07:37:07 PM
Biggest lesson learnt is do not plan for the byes let them take care of themselves because injuries and restings will flower any planning.
My sentiments exactly.
It is funny that you gents say that as there are few's opinion respected more. I feel lady luck plays a major factor in the bye rounds, as there isn't a 60-70 on the bench to fall back on, you go all the way down to a donut, which hurts you more. I think there's real value in planning for the bye rounds, but we need to remember we're at the mercy of lady luck.
A few on this site planned really well and had lady luck on their side, their rankings improved enormously. I think from memory your plan was almost flawless Ringo, but bad luck owned you during these rounds.
I think there's a danger though in trading in certain players just because of a bye strategy. The byes should be a consideration but quality and value for mine are as important, if not more so...
Quote from: Samm79 on September 03, 2012, 11:05:49 PM
Quote from: Grazz on September 03, 2012, 07:38:33 PM
Quote from: Ringo on September 03, 2012, 07:37:07 PM
Biggest lesson learnt is do not plan for the byes let them take care of themselves because injuries and restings will flower any planning.
My sentiments exactly.
It is funny that you gents say that as there are few's opinion respected more. I feel lady luck plays a major factor in the bye rounds, as there isn't a 60-70 on the bench to fall back on, you go all the way down to a donut, which hurts you more. I think there's real value in planning for the bye rounds, but we need to remember we're at the mercy of lady luck.
A few on this site planned really well and had lady luck on their side, their rankings improved enormously. I think from memory your plan was almost flawless Ringo, but bad luck owned you during these rounds.
I think there's a danger though in trading in certain players just because of a bye strategy. The byes should be a consideration but quality and value for mine are as important, if not more so...
I think my team is a real testiment to how much luck plays a part in this.
Had absolutely no plan for the byes and had a shocker of a start to the season. All of a sudden, bye weeks come and go and I went from 62k after Round 10 to 19k after Round 13.
Quote from: colmullet on September 03, 2012, 06:29:19 PM
never pick up a cheap premo if he's cheap because of form and not an injury effected score.....they lost value for a reason!
This one is important to remember for next year, isn't it Mr Cloke, Mr Dal Santo, Mr Martin and Mr Harvey!!! >:(
And defenders are a waste of money. Except Deledio.
Quote from: colmullet on September 03, 2012, 06:29:19 PM
never pick up a cheap premo if he's cheap because of form and not an injury effected score.....they lost value for a reason!
+1 amen to that mate
Quote from: MajorLazer on September 03, 2012, 11:12:18 PM
Quote from: Samm79 on September 03, 2012, 11:05:49 PM
Quote from: Grazz on September 03, 2012, 07:38:33 PM
Quote from: Ringo on September 03, 2012, 07:37:07 PM
Biggest lesson learnt is do not plan for the byes let them take care of themselves because injuries and restings will flower any planning.
My sentiments exactly.
It is funny that you gents say that as there are few's opinion respected more. I feel lady luck plays a major factor in the bye rounds, as there isn't a 60-70 on the bench to fall back on, you go all the way down to a donut, which hurts you more. I think there's real value in planning for the bye rounds, but we need to remember we're at the mercy of lady luck.
A few on this site planned really well and had lady luck on their side, their rankings improved enormously. I think from memory your plan was almost flawless Ringo, but bad luck owned you during these rounds.
I think there's a danger though in trading in certain players just because of a bye strategy. The byes should be a consideration but quality and value for mine are as important, if not more so...
I think my team is a real testiment to how much luck plays a part in this.
Had absolutely no plan for the byes and had a shocker of a start to the season. All of a sudden, bye weeks come and go and I went from 62k after Round 10 to 19k after Round 13.
Same here dropped in rank each week of the byes. More luck than good management. I'll do the same next year as i did this year build the team i want while keeping the byes in mind and hope lady luck is with me again. Gotta have that luck factor.
Quote from: Grazz on September 03, 2012, 11:57:18 PM
Quote from: MajorLazer on September 03, 2012, 11:12:18 PM
Quote from: Samm79 on September 03, 2012, 11:05:49 PM
Quote from: Grazz on September 03, 2012, 07:38:33 PM
Quote from: Ringo on September 03, 2012, 07:37:07 PM
Biggest lesson learnt is do not plan for the byes let them take care of themselves because injuries and restings will flower any planning.
My sentiments exactly.
ght.
It is funny that you gents say that as there are few's opinion respected more. I feel lady luck plays a major factor in the bye rounds, as there isn't a 60-70 on the bench to fall back on, you go all the way down to a donut, which hurts you more. I think there's real value in planning for the bye rounds, but we need to remember we're at the mercy of lady luck.
A few on this site planned really well and had lady luck on their side, their rankings improved enormously. I think from memory your plan was almost flawless Ringo, but bad luck owned you during these rounds.
I think there's a danger though in trading in certain players just because of a bye strategy. The byes should be a consideration but quality and value for mine are as important, if not more so...
I think my team is a real testiment to how much luck plays a part in this.
Had absolutely no plan for the byes and had a shocker of a start to the season. All of a sudden, bye weeks come and go and I went from 62k after Round 10 to 19k after Round 13.
Same here dropped in rank each week of the byes. More luck than good management. I'll do the same next year as i did this year build the team i want while keeping the byes in mind and hope lady luck is with me again. Gotta have that luck factor.
I too went up in rankings for the byes - But what I am saying spent ages working out the bye plans suppossedly with 2 donuts for the byes and ended up with 8. So I am saying you can over compliacte the issue for very little gain.
Do we expect the same bye structure next year?
Quote from: Cruiseon on September 04, 2012, 12:07:25 PM
Do we expect the same bye structure next year?
Will not know until draw released in October but suspect it will be similar.
Quote from: fever on September 03, 2012, 05:08:00 PM
the main lesson learned this year (and it seems like at the end of every year ppl have this epiphany): SAVE YOUR TRADES.
+1
Pick up rookie priced bargains- not having clarke killed me
Check your team carefully- i once picked 2 emergencies which cost me a donut!
Dont pick injury prone premiums- Fyfe and Mummy killed me
Don't plan for the byes at the start of the season. - I did it this year thinking it would be a smart move. Didn't really do me any favours.
Don't make stupid sideways trades. - Again, I did this, and then regretted them shortly thereafter.
Allow room for building. - I think I tried to make the best team I could in Round 1 which wasn't a great idea. As a 4th year coach, you'd think I would have learned that by now.
1. I'm not sure if it will be the same next year but never take the 'C' off Ablett - more often than not doesn't work out wel...should've learned this ages ago
2. Don't get premo's that are cheap because of form eg. NDS, Cloke......premo's that are cheap because of 1 injury affected game eg. Priddis are ok
3. Take risks in starting team having a 'cookie-cutter' team limits the fun
4. Only go on supercoach on Friday nights once final teams are out - it's way too easy to spend unnecessary hours during the week
gonne give SC a crack this year for the first time :)
will be taking all this on board