Arbel's Aces 2023

Bully · June 26, 2023, 04:11:03 PM

I ended up just grabbing Mills, missed out on Keays 119 which hurts a little but I do think Mills is the best player moving forward. He was tracking for a ton so no need for panic.

The other factor which swayed me was the chance of him playing defence and getting DPP, that could be a huge advantage in the run home.

Mat0369 · June 29, 2023, 02:30:30 AM

You're in an excellent spot and I really like the Dawson trade. I think Steele is a bit of a worry as a fellow owner and your M7/M8 could be problematic if neither bounce back to form. Otherwise you look to be in a fairly strong position on the run home

arbel · July 05, 2023, 10:54:15 AM

Rd 16 Score 2,369
Rd 15 Position 45,420
Overall position 32,892
Cash $40,400
Trades Remaining 3

Can't complain, a few low scores from cogs, brayshaw, laird and captained Dawson which didn't help.
Won't be doing much now just loop sheldrick in to cover Dunkley this week. Could let him gain in price and maybe upgrade to a fallen premo
who has mid/fwd status. Otherwise happy with the team.

Mat0369 · July 06, 2023, 02:01:12 PM

Sheldrick should make a bit more money which is nice. with 40k in the bank you could probably bring in Cameron in a couple weeks to cover at F7 and possibly even make some coin

arbel · July 11, 2023, 10:50:30 AM

Rd 17 Score 2,362
Rd 15 Position 46,439
Overall position 33,913
Cash $40,400
Trades Remaining 3

Overall not too disappointed considering Lloyd subbed on 31 and with Ziebell starting as sub played O'donnell as cover and only scored 12.
No Dunks either so not too bad. Obviously no Lloyd this week so have to decide what to do. Only 3 trades so don't want to burn one unless I have too.
Think I'll just try O'Donnell again if he plays otherwise could look at Young/Wilkie

Happy with most others just hope Dunkley plays

Ringo · July 11, 2023, 01:18:23 PM

Maybe with change of coach Constable plays to help out. Would not trade with only 3 left though.

arbel · July 13, 2023, 10:57:37 AM

Yeah here's hoping Ringo. Constable has been going okay in the two's but even with GC losing he still can't get a game.

Bigger issue now is the Sheldrick injury. Was hoping he'd get back up but if Dunkley out too then facing a donut.
Will wait for team announcements but if no Dunkley then will probably get another cheap FWD/MID as cover.

Mat0369 · July 14, 2023, 12:24:46 AM

Did you end up running with O'Donell down back or make a move? The injury was bad luck and he seemed to be tracking a 50 which isn't horrible considering his games in previous weeks.

Dunks out again is a huge worry, he is a hold and Sheldrick was the player to move. Liam Henry is a risky play but he might be the pick of the 380k forwards with his form in recent weeks.

arbel · July 14, 2023, 11:45:06 AM

Yeah I did and was tracking for a decent game until the concussion. To make it worse will obviously be out next week too.
Dunks should only be out for one more week so have held.
I ended up going Sheldrick to Fogarty (Carlton) only because he has cash to make and should hold his spot.
Thought of Henry but no one really jumped out at me so pulled the trigger. Just hope no more injuries. Has been a horrible year for it.
From here on out will probably just hold trades til finals.

arbel · July 14, 2023, 01:46:56 PM

and to make matters worse Green now out. The amount of injuries this year is just laughable. Never seems to let up.
To trade or to hold. Down to 2 at the moment and have coverage for Green so might just sit and wait for Sunday teams

Mat0369 · July 14, 2023, 02:58:50 PM

If you have coverage I'd hold

arbel · July 14, 2023, 05:12:34 PM

I did have coverage but now Ziebell has been omitted again so think he'll have to go otherwise cop a donut
Can get anyone except Sicily and Stewart. Thinking Ryan or Docherty.
Will only leave me with 1 trade and either 16k or 55k

Ringo · July 14, 2023, 05:16:34 PM

If you want to get some cash have a look at Wanganeen Millera at 478k. I was looking at him before other carnage hit.

Mat0369 · July 15, 2023, 01:13:56 AM

I like Doc, I have him in my side. Ryan has had a good season, but he also goes off the cliff for long stretches and could cost you in finals if he hits that cold spell

arbel · July 17, 2023, 12:28:43 PM

Rd 18 Score 2,393
Rd 18 Position 8,388
Overall position 29,843
Cash $16,000
Trades Remaining 1

Ended up going Sheldrick to Fogarty and Ziebell to Ryan. More risk on Ryan but he has been good.

Not too bad with this score. Considering had to play O'Donnell, Fogarty and Hewett and Marshall having a mare.
Nailed the VC on English which helped.
Hopefully Dunkley, Lloyd and Green come back this week to boost my team.
Only the 1 trade left but comfortably sitting in top 4 in all my leagues so will just sit on team regardless now til finals.