Ringos Rocky Road 2016

[Ringo]

Thanks Sammy agree

Waiting injury reports to see what second trade I do. Gresham to Papley via DPP is definitely to be done. Probably via Robbo if he does not play if not Kerridge or Bennedy,

If Rocky out thinking Rocky to Parker or similar.  Rocky will have a B/e of 184 when he comes baxk so may be able to pick up again cheaper.

[jeesh]

You gonna trade Rocky even if it's only a 1 or 2 week injury Ringo? My decision will be dependant on Gresham holding his spot or not. If Gresham plays I'll trade Rocky to Papley otherwise Gresham gets dropped I'll hold Rocky and trade Gresham to Papley.

Doesn't sound too bad a strain from reading this:

Rockliff and Rich had scans on Monday after sitting out the final quarter against the Kangaroos, with both being cleared of any major damage.

The skipper seems in the most strife though, with Lions football manager Matthew Francis saying he was doubtful to take on the Cats.

"He's been scanned and it's nothing major, but it's doubtful he'll get up for this week," Francis told AFL.com.au.

"We've got an eight-day break and it's early in the week, so we don't want to rule him out yet."

[Samm79]

Hey mate,

Bad luck has followed you over the first two rounds, but all is not lost as your under performing prems will come back and the players who you don't have that got off to a flyer will have down weeks, not much separates the pack at the moment.

It's a risk/reward situation to get it back, trying to find cheap keepers and freeing up some cash for the future is what I'd look to do, it may backfire but I think a few calculated risks can pay off.

DeGoey and Cutler are mid-pricers so shouldn't bleed too much so they can wait, and an unlikely ton from each of them this week wouldn't go astray and will give you 3 weeks to play with them, they just need to deliver!

Robbo has had his annual holiday and should give you what you picked him up to do.

Barlow and Rocky are the two I'd look to trade, either to Papley or an undervalued keeper/stepping stone, need to get some $$ into the team whether it be via an appreciating Zaha or Zerrett. There are Zorko, and other more seasoned premiums who you can go to and while these will be more likely to delivery you won't move as far forward as you would with a more risky move, but may move you further back.......

I like risky, good luck mate.

[Ringo]

Thanks Sammy - Am even looking at Jack Martin as well as Zerett or Zaha. Just working out how to do it and waiting on teams.

[Glenmaggie]

Quite a few concerns here Ringo. Gresham to papley looks like the best option to me. Not convinced gresham will play over the next few weeks. Bartel to me is your biggest problem. He's struggling in a slow team. Not sure he'll average much more than 80 this year. He'll be rested later as well. Jj looks like the best option. Then wait and see, hopefully Robinson back this week or next and barlow goes back in the middle

[Ringo]

OK Initial trades Gresham to Papley and Rocky to Sam Mitchell.  Taking a punt on Sam Mitchell I know but will be still thereabouts at the end unless suspension intervenes.  Has averaged in excess of 100 in all but 2 seasons and starting season with a bang.  B/E only 69 as well so increase in value will occur.

Will Assess Bartel and Barlow this week.

Trades may be reversed when teams announced.

[Glenmaggie]

I like it. What about parker instead of Mitchel? He's set for a fantastic year and he saves you 50k. Just a thought

[Ringo]

Just a little concerned with all Sydney mids - Hanners, JPK, Titchell and Jack whether in the long run they will start sharing the points a lot more.

[Glenmaggie]

Yep as a swans supporter i like this problem. Fair point, the  thing he has going for him is he is the most versatile of the swans mids. Can go forward and take a contested mark and loves a goal. I'd love to have him but went cripps instead.

[Ringo]

Round 3 Update:

Rd 3 Score: 2319
Rd 3 Rank: 22876
Total Rank : 50280 up 19769

Trades done Gresham to Papley via DPP and Rocky to Sam Mitchell
28 trades remaining and $20k cash.

Rd 3 Team
Def: Shaw, Bartel, Lonergan, McDonald Tip, Dea, Adams (Brown(Ess), Cutler)
Mids: Fyfe, Pendles, Ablett, Priddis, Rocky, Mitchell,  Libba, Mills, Kerridge  ( Menandue, Dunkley, Davis)
Rucks: Goldy, Gawn (Read)
Fwds: Robinson, Barlow, DeGoey, Wells,Bennedy , Papley (McArthy, Milera)

The Good: Rucks combining for 342 SC Points, Ablett, Adams, Shaw and Bartel returning to form.
The Average: Priddis, Fyfe, Pendles, Wells and Sam Mitchell with DeGoey and Barlow showing some form.
The Bad: Taking C of Goldy to take Abletts score only cost 37 points, Cutler and Lonergan continue to struggle, Libba slowng down but still with a B/e 37 so can still hold.  Rookies with exception of Adams and maybe Papley slowing down but only Menadue has a positive B/e. Leaving McCarthy on bench.

Issues:
Cutler but has a B/e of 46 which he should achieve.
Menadue close to maximizing out with a B/e of 19
Dunkley not named last week but still has a negative B/e and has not made cash so will keep.

Will wait for team announcements but really thinking of no trades this week. However if Menadue is not named may do Manadue to Hartley via DPP. Will know early as Richmond play first game.

Next week
Cutler to Ruggles
and upgrade one of deGoey, Lonergan or Libba to a prem.

Do not mind not missing out on Hartley so if Menandue Named will probably not trade.

My only issue is I have no real loophole this week so going Priddis into Gaz. (one of the few times both Dogs and Geelong play early)

[Hawker_08]

U got me by 1 point, yet somehow there were 400 people between us this week! Nice score, I too took the C of Goldy and took Ablett's score. I think U left SMitch our of the team, only 7 mids there.

[Ringo]

U got me by 1 point, yet somehow there were 400 people between us this week! Nice score, I too took the C of Goldy and took Ablett's score. I think U left SMitch our of the team, only 7 mids there.

Just shows how quickly you can go up it means that there were 400 people who scored the same as me.  Fixed my team as well used the wrong team to copy and paste.

[sammy123]

Round 3 Update:

Rd 3 Score: 2319
Rd 3 Rank: 22876
Total Rank : 50280 up 19769

Trades done Gresham to Papley via DPP and Rocky to Sam Mitchell
28 trades remaining and $20k cash.

Rd 3 Team
Def: Shaw, Bartel, Lonergan, McDonald Tip, Dea, Adams (Brown(Ess), Cutler)
Mids: Fyfe, Pendles, Ablett, Priddis, Rocky, Mitchell,  Libba, Mills, Kerridge  ( Menandue, Dunkley, Davis)
Rucks: Goldy, Gawn (Read)
Fwds: Robinson, Barlow, DeGoey, Wells,Bennedy , Papley (McArthy, Milera)

The Good: Rucks combining for 342 SC Points, Ablett, Adams, Shaw and Bartel returning to form.
The Average: Priddis, Fyfe, Pendles, Wells and Sam Mitchell with DeGoey and Barlow showing some form.
The Bad: Taking C of Goldy to take Abletts score only cost 37 points, Cutler and Lonergan continue to struggle, Libba slowng down but still with a B/e 37 so can still hold.  Rookies with exception of Adams and maybe Papley slowing down but only Menadue has a positive B/e. Leaving McCarthy on bench.

Issues:
Cutler but has a B/e of 46 which he should achieve.
Menadue close to maximizing out with a B/e of 19
Dunkley not named last week but still has a negative B/e and has not made cash so will keep.

Will wait for team announcements but really thinking of no trades this week. However if Menadue is not named may do Manadue to Hartley via DPP. Will know early as Richmond play first game.

Next week
Cutler to Ruggles
and upgrade one of deGoey, Lonergan or Libba to a prem.

Do not mind not missing out on Hartley so if Menandue Named will probably not trade.

My only issue is I have no real loophole this week so going Priddis into Gaz. (one of the few times both Dogs and Geelong play early)

good score for the week ringo. The trades you are making sound solid as well. good pick in S mitchell think he can be a really good POD for us

[Capper]

Why not wait next week to get Ruggles and get HArtley this week for Cutler and Ruggles for Brown next week

[Ringo]

Why not wait next week to get Ruggles and get HArtley this week for Cutler and Ruggles for Brown next week

Just slightly concerned that Hartley may be dropped this week for Grima. If hartley named may pull the trigger on him this week.