Carn 2020

[Mat0369]

Nope. To be honest they're great trades. They had three mids last year that killed it and Daniel was also a premium. I think the defenders to grab are Lloyd, Daniel or take the punt on Ridley. Lloyd will drop by the look of it so no point buying high. Daniel is on the uptick and while still in the 500's it doesn't feel like a break the bank move.

[Carn]

I would add Sicily and haynes to the list.
Might grab Ridley and Bont so I can upgrade next week.

[Mat0369]

I already have Sicily and that's a roller coaster. He was on 14 at HT last week. Finished excellently but you know he will burn you at some point.

[crowls]

I already have Sicily and that's a roller coaster. He was on 14 at HT last week. Finished excellently but you know he will burn you at some point.

With you on Sicily,  never know what he will score, capable of a 60pt quarter.    Been good on pure points though is tough to watch scores live.

[Carn]

R4: 1987
Rank: 29k
Trades: 22

Rd 4 Trades:
Vinney > Bont
Howe > Ridley
Ridley tick, Bony cross.

R5 trades?
Thinking, do I just get Neale
Starevich > Aarts
Rowell > Neale

Would leave me with:
Doc Laird Ridley Hill Noble Rivers
(Brander Hamill)
Neale Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Bont Pickett McInerney
(Brown Budrick  Bennell)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
Whitfield Martin Ceglar D.Smith Taylor Aarts
(King Davis)

Backline feels a little shaky.

or

or save the 140k cash for future upgrades
Rowell > Duncan
Noble > Aarts

140k and:
Doc Laird Ridley Hill Starevich Rivers
(Brander Hamill)
Duncan Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Bont Pickett McInerney
(Brown Budrick  Bennell)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
Whitfield Martin Ceglar D.Smith Taylor Aarts
(King Davis)

7 upgrades still to do with 20 trades.... starting to get concerned.

Watch list:
Lloyd Daniel, Hurn, Cunnington, Gaff B.Smith, Butler, Peteracca

[Mat0369]

I'm thinking a few of those defenders could be in the firing line. Noble may not come back, Brander could still be banged up, Rivers could be dropped and you don't want Hamill on the field. I'd probably go the route of grabbing a Lloyd/Daniel instead of Neale/Duncan. I think it comes down to which of those rookies are named in the end.

[Ringo]

Think you need to wait and see which rookies are named and then make decisions.  Most in the same boat with rookies not playing and needing to replace Rowell,  Agree with Matt though wouldobably strengthen defence first.

[Carn]

R5: 1942
Rank: 26k
Trades: 20

Rd 5 Trades:
Rowell > Yeo
Noble > Aarts

Doc Laird Ridley Starevich Hill Hamill
(Brander Rivers)
Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Bont Yeo Pickett Bennell
(Brown Budrick McInerney)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
Whitfield Martin Ceglar D.Smith Taylor King
(Aarts Davis)

Thoughts:
R6: Taylor > Rankine, Brown > Simpson
R7: King > B.smith, McInernery > Fyfe
R8: Starevich > lloyd, Rookie > Rookie

12 trades left, would get me to:
Lloyd Doc Ridley Laird Hill Hamill
(Brander Rivers)
Fyfe Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Bont Yeo Simpson
(Bennell Budrick Pickett)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
B.Smith Whitfield Martin D.Smith Ceglar Rankine
(Aarts Davis)

[Ringo]

Sound trades only issue I see is McInerney with Swans injuries he could be in the side longer so may wait on that till he bottoms out but you have other options.
Also you can afford to wait on Gaff as his B/e next week will still be above 130. (176 this week)

So just assess and maybe bring the Starcevich one forward.  With the Lions loss and Starc having 2 bad games may be dropped as both Anserth and Witherden are in the Lions hub.

[Carn]

Sound trades only issue I see is McInerney with Swans injuries he could be in the side longer so may wait on that till he bottoms out but you have other options.
Also you can afford to wait on Gaff as his B/e next week will still be above 130. (176 this week)

So just assess and maybe bring the Starcevich one forward.  With the Lions loss and Starc having 2 bad games may be dropped as both Anserth and Witherden are in the Lions hub.

Thanks Ringo. could update:
R6: Taylor > Rankine, Brown > Simpson
R7: King > B.smith, Starevich > Lloyd
R8: Pickett > Gaff, Rookie > Rookie

[Carn]

I need help. This year is rubbish, ever since the cancelled melb v ess game my rank has dropped 20k and stayed there.

R7: 2104
Rank: 28k
Trades: 16
665k bank

Rd 7 Trades:
Brown > Simpson
Ceglr > Rankine

Doc Laird Ridley Starevich Hill Hamill
(Brander Rivers)
Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Bont Yeo Pickett Simpson
(Bennell Budrick McInerney)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
Whitfield Martin D.Smith Rankine Taylor King
(Aarts Davis)

Thoughts:
R7: King > B.smith, Starevich > Lloyd = 219k bank

Lloyd Doc Ridley Laird Hill Hamill
(Brander Rivers)
Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Bont Yeo Simpson Pickett
(Bennell Budrick)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
B.Smith Whitfield Martin D.Smith Taylor Rankine
(Aarts Davis)

[Ringo]

With Brander and Rivers still not getting games and if not named this week would go Brander to Lloyd rather than Starc who has JS.  Can sit at D7 and provide coverage so long as he is not dropped.

Not really that bad a team at this stage.

[Carn]

With Brander and Rivers still not getting games and if not named this week would go Brander to Lloyd rather than Starc who has JS.  Can sit at D7 and provide coverage so long as he is not dropped.

Not really that bad a team at this stage.

Cheers Ringo, just feels like I am so behind the pack.
I like you suggestion gets Hamil off the field with 193k still.


Lloyd Doc Ridley Laird Hill Starscevich
(Hamiil Rivers)
Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Bont Yeo Simpson Pickett
(Bennell Budrick McInterney)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
B.Smith Whitfield Martin D.Smith Taylor Rankine
(Aarts Davis)

[Carn]

Going into R9 with some blind trades
Pickett > Parker
Arts > Close
McInerey > Ling

Lloyd Doc Ridley Laird Hill Starevich
(Hamill Ling)
Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Parker Bont Yeo Simpson
(Bennell Budrick Rivers)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
B.Smith Whitfield Martin D.Smith Taylor Rankine
(Close Davis)

[HoleMeal]

Going into R9 with some blind trades
Pickett > Parker
Arts > Close
McInerey > Ling

Lloyd Doc Ridley Laird Hill Starevich
(Hamill Ling)
Macrae Kelly Cripps Titch Parker Bont Yeo Simpson
(Bennell Budrick Rivers)
Grundy Gawn (Cameron)
B.Smith Whitfield Martin D.Smith Taylor Rankine
(Close Davis)

I did Pickett too just to get the cash  for an upgrade. He scored well but them the breaks.

Your team looks very good with some $$ makers still on the bench.
Next week you could go Starc to Rook and Hill to a fallen Prem if you have the funds.