Arbels Aces 2024

[Mat0369]

4 weeks is too long. If you have trades Rankine needs to go.

Maybe one to consider is Cameron for the forward line. He has Collingwood this week and he generally kills them, he then has the Dogs without half their key talls, North, Adelaide, Freo, St Kilda and West Coast. Freo are the only real tough matchup out of that lot and he could have a couple of 140+ scores in there.

Curnow's draw opens up now that he has gotten through the two bogey sides. He is quite cheap but he may be one to grab in a couple of weeks if you still have a trade to burn.

[arbel]

I do have 4 trade so can get rid of Rankine. Cameron and Curnow both have relatively easier draws coming up so likely one of those 2. I can't afford Moore otherwise it would be him. Likely at this stage going Rankine and Day out. Bring in Rozee and Cameron/Curnow.

This will be regardless of Heeney's appeal. If he wins it great. Just have to do Jackson to RUC as cover for Gawn. If not successful then Dowling comes FWD to replace him and have Comben as cover if Sexton is dropped. All this assuming no other surprises. Would leave me with 2 trades up my sleeve still so just waiting on teams and appeal now

[arbel]

Damn Heeney didn't get off. Oh well looks like I'll do Rankine and Day out, swing Flanders back FWD and bring in Cameron. Think that is the best course of action. Leaves me with 2 trades and 29.7k in the bank.

Jackson to RUC to cover Gawn and swing Dowling FWD for Heeney. Have Comben available as well if Sexton gets dropped. So avoid donuts just and not the ideal trades I wanted but will have to do.

[Bully]

Many people will be negotiating donuts this week, I actually think Heeney out benefits you as your team has exceptional depth.

[Mat0369]

Sexton omitted

[arbel]

Thought Sexton might be out.... Think I'll do Rankine and Sexton instead to Rozee and Moore. Think that will be better than the key forwards in Cameron and Curnow. Leaves me with 77k, 2 trades.

[arbel]

Rd 17 Results
Rd 17 score 2,286
Round 17 Rank: 23,092
Overall Rank: 1,143(dn,148)
Cash $77,400
Trades 2

Rd 17 Team:



Last couple weeks have been horrible. Dropping outside the top 1k for first time in a month. Even with all the carnage of the players out, I was still predicted to get 2480 so to score 200 less shows my players aren't doing great. All my premiums just okay and most seem to be copping attention or hacking the ball. Merrett, Serong, Steele, Green, Laird, Walsh ... all good possies but bad efficiency. Can't nail the VC/C at the moment also which hurts.

I still have 2 trade but think I'll just sit. Team is fine and set once all the injuries are back. Don't think there is anything needed doing unless someone out. Just need players to not get crap scores. Heeney back so Dowling will swing back to MID bench and Heeney FWD.

[Ringo]

Similar position to me no need to trade unless required, Just need all our prems to fire together.

[arbel]

Rd 19 Results
Rd 19 score 2,455
Round 17 Rank: 5,230
Overall Rank: 892(up 251)
Cash $77,400
Trades 2

Rd 17 Team:



Finally after a couple bad weeks got a solid outing and back into the top 1000. Hopefully can stay there and maybe push towards the top 500 but that could be a stretch too far. Team was fine. Heeney and Grundy only real bad scores but a lot have them so not that big a deal. Would like a bit more from Walsh and Laird was lining up for a big score but slowed down.

Only issue again is the FWD line. Caldwell will be missing and Jackson an issue being subbed off. Will wait and see what comes of that. Hopefully Gawn back, can swing Dowling FWD but likely just sit on my last 2 trades until finals.

[Bully]

I think Caldwell passed his test, the subbing came about given the test takes 20 minutes.

[arbel]

I think Caldwell passed his test, the subbing came about given the test takes 20 minutes.

Oh I missed that

[Ringo]

Nice rank well done Sit as well depending on injury reports.

[Mat0369]

You have the depth and flexibility to dodge the donuts, I would hold unless you want to sideways Day to someone like Roberts or Mannagh

[arbel]

Rd 20 Results
Rd 20 score 2,468
Round 20 Rank: 15,455
Overall Rank: 924(dn 32)
Cash $77,400
Trades 2

Rd 20 Team:



Nothing really to shout about. Annoyed I didn't change to Daicos for the C. Right before game I thought surely he doesn't get tagged and gets a run but didn't do it in time. Only cost me 38 points but would have pushed me above 2500 for the week.

4 players in the 70's is worrying. Not worried about Heeney getting 80 odd as he is in everyone's team. Not sure on Ryan at the moment. Freo's new run and gun game plan doesn't play to his strength. I have double chances in all my leagues so can way up once teams announced.

[Mat0369]

Ryan is in a huge slump, he has been averaging 95 since the bye. He isn't scoring bad enough to trade, but it's a watch and with trades if iyou can turn him into someone it might be worth pulling the trigger