Round 2 Trades

[Bully]

Idk, so many people in here are trading Rowell to another breakout contender. Surely if you're using a trade on him it would need to be to a guranteed keeper that you know you won't have to trade out again.

For most that would entail a second trade so I get the logic, as far as breakouts are concerned I don't see McGrath as being too much of a liability. One could even argue his breakout was last year, his 95 average was dragged down by an injury score in round 15. Stats look good -

120+ (4)
100+ (3)
80+ (3)

Take out the injury score and his average is bang on 100. Can he lift that 5 points? Absolutely & fine for M8

[RaisyDaisy]

Yeah I actually had McGrath in my preseason side last year but decided to take him out prior to lockout, but one year on I think this could be the year he breaks out

Obviously I'd rather turn Rowell into a proven prem but I just don't see any other rookies worth trading in (using a 2nd trade) to get the funds, so trading Rowell to a similar priced guy is the only 1 trade I have, and I don't know what it is but I'm just not feeling Taranto - I'm sure he will probably end up being a good M8 at worst, but personally I prefer McGrath and am likely going to pick him

[Mat0369]

McGrath is also in that 5th year which a lot of guys take the next step. I see a lot of upside in that pick.

[Gavdroid]

I need to get rid of Rowell and I'm open to using 2 trades, but having just looked at everything there isn't a good looking rookie that I don't already have

My initial thought was Joe/Impey/Campbell to rookie then Rowell to Titch, but there isn't a single rookie I like to do the downgrade to, so now I am thinking I will have to pass on Titch (for now) and just use the 1 trade this week on Rowell

My options are:

DEF: Steven May
MID: Andrew McGrath, Tim Taranto, Luke Davies-Uniake
FWD: Isaac Heeney

Tough decision. Gut is leaning towards McGrath or LDU as 2021 breakouts

Sidebottom if back this week?

Edit: that would be for Dangerfield. Oops

[Wanderer]

Yeah I actually had McGrath in my preseason side last year but decided to take him out prior to lockout, but one year on I think this could be the year he breaks out

Obviously I'd rather turn Rowell into a proven prem but I just don't see any other rookies worth trading in (using a 2nd trade) to get the funds, so trading Rowell to a similar priced guy is the only 1 trade I have, and I don't know what it is but I'm just not feeling Taranto - I'm sure he will probably end up being a good M8 at worst, but personally I prefer McGrath and am likely going to pick him

I watched Taranto on the weekend and he plays way too much time in the forward line. His scores will fluctuate more than the average mid. I have him by the way, but not feeling very confident.

[Mat0369]

Taranto also kicked 1.2 and had one on the full. He still scored close to 110, got stuck on the bench late in the game due to the ball being on the other side of the field and played close to 90% TOG. For all the time he spent forward he still had the opportunity to go 120+ and finish on 107. You can't ask for much more at his price.

[Bully]

Taranto also kicked 1.2 and had one on the full. He still scored close to 110, got stuck on the bench late in the game due to the ball being on the other side of the field and played close to 90% TOG. For all the time he spent forward he still had the opportunity to go 120+ and finish on 107. You can't ask for much more at his price.

Taranto will be fine, he's not the prettiest footballer but this means he won't cop the tag.

[enzedder]

Danger to Titch.
Grundy to Walsh.

[bkimm32]

Quite happy with both my teams, despite scoring far less than I’d like

In my cash league team, I’ll likely hold off on trades this week, but keep a close eye on Flynn and Jordon

In my overall team, I’ll probably trade Dangerfield to Martin, bank the cash, and keep an eye on Neale round 2.. if Neale puts in another stinker, trade him to a performing Premo who won’t leak cash like a sieve, and use the bank to upgrade elsewhere

Idk head hurts thinking about it tbh... just wanted a stress free round 1 lmao

[Colliwobblers]

dont have danger or rowell, luckily.

I'd like to trade O.Henry to J.Jordon but that'd be next week anyway, pre rnd 3. If henry dropped might make that change only.

[RoughRed]

Danger to Titch.
Grundy to Walsh.

Wow, big call after 1 game
do you really think Grundy is done. Or is it a ruck thing?
Flynn 140 showed rucks could still go big., Hickey 123, Goldy 109

[Samsturmfels]

Thinking of Going Danger and Rowell to Walsh and Dusty. Thoughts?

i am slightly worried that i am just chasing points by picking these two as Dusty always does well against the blues and Tigers in the past year have been leaking high sc scores to opposition midfielders.

[enzedder]

Danger to Titch.
Grundy to Walsh.

Wow, big call after 1 game
do you really think Grundy is done. Or is it a ruck thing?
Flynn 140 showed rucks could still go big., Hickey 123, Goldy 109

Combination of things. Have read in different places that there’s been fewer ball ups due to more open footy being played.
Buckley said the Magpies wanted Mason Cox or another ruckman to relieve some of the work load for Brodie Grundy and it would be something they would look to do against the Blues.
This article on AFL website...
"We want Brodie to be supported by a second ruckman, whether it's Mason or Darcy Cameron..
Brodie dropped off a little in 2020 and that may have been a hub thing as speculated and he played poorly inR1 though he has a historical tendency to do that, yet it may also be a sign of more to come.
It is highly likely Gawn and Grundy will drop significantly in price this year given the new rules impacting on the number of ball ups and more free flowing footy. R1 showed few rucks dominated the SC scoring.
Flynn did but he had a stack of possessions (18) and he was against Hunter.
The fact he can find the ball indicates he should still score reasonably and whilst Grundy could very easily turn things around I’m comfortable in the pros v the cons and by getting a mid premo for Grundy and taking a rookie mid off the ground I think it’s worth it.
I don’t lose anything going Grundy to Walsh. Grundy could lose significant coin if his poor scores continue and I will be annoyed if he turns out to be as good as 3-4 others. Also thinking Walsh probably won’t be as cheap as this for a while (if he has the season I think he’s in for) plus I gain 100k from the trade and get Flynn on the ground and one of my 50 point mids off the ground.

It’s risky as Flynn has played one game and Gawn and Grundy could easily be the top 2 rucks again.

[Fid]

Danger to Titch.
Grundy to Walsh.

Wow, big call after 1 game
do you really think Grundy is done. Or is it a ruck thing?
Flynn 140 showed rucks could still go big., Hickey 123, Goldy 109

Combination of things. Have read in different places that there’s been fewer ball ups due to more open footy being played.
Buckley said the Magpies wanted Mason Cox or another ruckman to relieve some of the work load for Brodie Grundy and it would be something they would look to do against the Blues.
This article on AFL website...
"We want Brodie to be supported by a second ruckman, whether it's Mason or Darcy Cameron..
Brodie dropped off a little in 2020 and that may have been a hub thing as speculated and he played poorly inR1 though he has a historical tendency to do that, yet it may also be a sign of more to come.
It is highly likely Gawn and Grundy will drop significantly in price this year given the new rules impacting on the number of ball ups and more free flowing footy. R1 showed few rucks dominated the SC scoring.
Flynn did but he had a stack of possessions (18) and he was against Hunter.
The fact he can find the ball indicates he should still score reasonably and whilst Grundy could very easily turn things around I’m comfortable in the pros v the cons and by getting a mid premo for Grundy and taking a rookie mid off the ground I think it’s worth it.
I don’t lose anything going Grundy to Walsh. Grundy could lose significant coin if his poor scores continue and I will be annoyed if he turns out to be as good as 3-4 others. Also thinking Walsh probably won’t be as cheap as this for a while (if he has the season I think he’s in for) plus I gain 100k from the trade and get Flynn on the ground and one of my 50 point mids off the ground.

It’s risky as Flynn has played one game and Gawn and Grundy could easily be the top 2 rucks again.

Flynn scored well because it was a wet ground and there were heaps of ball ups compared to the Collingwood and Melbourne games.

I will be sticking with the main rucks

[Bully]

Flynn also played a first gamer, I'd be holding off on a Grundy trade until at least next week.