keep or trade scotland?

[the raven]

Really not sure what to do with scotland. Out for 3 weeks. Could be 2 if his bye is counted in that but could easily turn into a 4-5 weeker because he is a little older and they obviously wouldnt want to risk him. I can only afford to bring in a round 12 premium or wait one week and bring in someone with a rd 11 bye.

Is it worth trading him to broughton. These are the main options. Not interested in a rd 13 premium defender and mostly need to know if it is worth trading or carrying.

[picker_man]

im going to hold onto him. Its 4 weeks till they play the hawks rd14 and if he's recovery goes well surely he will be back for that game as the blues arnt going all that flash. So IMO he's looking at missing 2 games and i can cover him this week with no donut but will get an extra one next week

if you can bring in a rd12 premo and it doesnt cost you a donut i think it could be a good trade for your team id look at Johnson / Broughton who should both be solid options

[nathan11]

Don't forget about heater they have nursed him through the first half of the season should be right for the rest

[TheBeatles]

what about enright - make some cash and get him back later if he comes good ;)

[the raven]

Don't forget about heater they have nursed him through the first half of the season should be right for the rest

Lol, traded that dick head out of my team after round 3 and haven't regretted it one bit (even when he scored 3 100+ scores. Guy is a fantasy tease and wont ever make the cut for my team. Not only a fantasy tease but seems like a real life dick head. As the saying goes "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"

As for enright he is a classic example of an under performing premium you shouldn't pick up. Like an old senile man who will be rested against the weaker sides like he was on the weekend. Had that dud last year and he was just heath shaw 2.0, got rested vs the GC twice when you were expecting 2 100+ scores. Also read somewhere he might be under a slight injury cloud (not sure of significance). Same saying applies for this dud (see above in bold)

In all honesty id rather a dud like broughton averaging 85 and actually playing lock down occasionally as opposed an inconsistent hack like shaw.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone but might commit to another fantasy dud in broughton and get on the roller coaster.

[Perthwildcat]

Geelong are known for resting players, it's just hit and miss.  I though Enright was in pretty good form till rested, but don't see much in it.  Rather have him sit one game than get injured and we lose ANOTHER primo.

Don't forget about heater they have nursed him through the first half of the season should be right for the rest

Lol, traded that dick head out of my team after round 3 and haven't regretted it one bit (even when he scored 3 100+ scores. Guy is a fantasy tease and wont ever make the cut for my team. Not only a fantasy tease but seems like a real life dick head. As the saying goes "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"

As for enright he is a classic example of an under performing premium you shouldn't pick up. Like an old senile man who will be rested against the weaker sides like he was on the weekend. Had that dud last year and he was just heath shaw 2.0, got rested vs the GC twice when you were expecting 2 100+ scores. Also read somewhere he might be under a slight injury cloud (not sure of significance). Same saying applies for this dud (see above in bold)

In all honesty id rather a dud like broughton averaging 85 and actually playing lock down occasionally as opposed an inconsistent hack like shaw.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone but might commit to another fantasy dud in broughton and get on the roller coaster.

[Dave085]

Im thinking of trading aswell. Have you considered Michael Johnson? His scoring is pretty similar and seems a little more consistent than broughts??? Only about $6k difference...

Thoughts on their roles for the rest of the year? Will they both continue to score similarly??

[TheBeatles]

what about enright - make some cash and get him back later if he comes good ;)

decided - scotland to enright.  then with cash lewis to chapman.  was thinking johnson but not enough cash to piss lewis off to  decent fwd

[Dave085]

what about enright - make some cash and get him back later if he comes good ;)

decided - scotland to enright.  then with cash lewis to chapman.  was thinking johnson but not enough cash to piss lewis off to  decent fwd

I hate Jordan Lewis. Dont mention his name. I think ill oust him this week too. Frustrating!

[betch ya]

im keepin, trades will be gold come finals time when he'll b back, and will regret it at that time

[tbagrocks]

I'm only spewing cos I just free'd up money to turn Morris into Scotland :P

but i'd hang on to him now, there's not really a substitute left now if the bye's are your problem!

[Tom_16]

Don't forget about heater they have nursed him through the first half of the season should be right for the rest

Lol, traded that dick head out of my team after round 3 and haven't regretted it one bit (even when he scored 3 100+ scores. Guy is a fantasy tease and wont ever make the cut for my team. Not only a fantasy tease but seems like a real life dick head. As the saying goes "fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"

As for enright he is a classic example of an under performing premium you shouldn't pick up. Like an old senile man who will be rested against the weaker sides like he was on the weekend. Had that dud last year and he was just heath shaw 2.0, got rested vs the GC twice when you were expecting 2 100+ scores. Also read somewhere he might be under a slight injury cloud (not sure of significance). Same saying applies for this dud (see above in bold)

In all honesty id rather a dud like broughton averaging 85 and actually playing lock down occasionally as opposed an inconsistent hack like shaw.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone but might commit to another fantasy dud in broughton and get on the roller coaster.

+1 mate, had enright last year and on paper he looked good averaging 90 but he was just so fustrating (i think he went 10 weeks without scoring a ton, what kind of premo does that?), especially when he missed those 2 games against GC which you'd think were near certain tons. He is on my never again list and as for shaw he has never featured in my team (yet :p)

[the raven]

Thanks for the input and different opinions. Heres my thoughts on premium defenders.

Shaw- This guy is a fantasy dud with potential. Will trick everyone into thinking he is a premium and will then do something stupid (driving with dids or place a bet on himself for biggest cock head) and then you will regret him. Good for a 90 avg from 10 games a season. Started with him and thought this would be the year he turned it around. Sucked into him again but that was the last time.

Enright- Past his best. Still a good player but frustrating to have. The occasional 100 vs a dud team followed by resting against teams like GC and GWS leaves you wanting more. PASS unless you've got some nads.

Waters- Nothing more than a sniper. Will get weeks throughout the season (deserved more than 1 week for that hit) or his elbow will give way when sniping someone.

Johnson- Fantasy irrelevant for the past 7 or so odd years and should be the same again this year. Haven't watched many fremantle games mostly due to ross turning them into a defensive team who like to defend against themselves from scoring. Don't know what role he is playing (loose man maybe?) but must be getting a tonne of cheapies in backline. Can see him dropping off later in season. Only selling point is dpp so when he starts spudding you have the option of fwd or a back.

Broughton- As for heath shaw he is a fantasy tease (excluding placing bets/drunk driving). Has potential but will occasionally be tugging one of the small forwards penis in the back pocket. Good for a cheap 90 each week and can see myself investing in this mug. Roller coaster like shaw but has no loop the loops where the coaster can come off like with shaw.

Adcock- Premium status questionable. Probably a pass after last years injuries.

Heppell- Looks the goods. Been inconsistent this year a little more in comparison to last year but could still come good. Had 2 60's before injury which might of been a result of the knee so will have to watch the sydney game and a few others to really guage. Could potentially push a 90 avg by seasons end.

Summary- heath shaw is a flower head.

The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the AFL or its clubs.

[mdub]

just wondering what all scotland owners are doing with him? keep or cya later heath?

[afl_freak2]

I reckon if you have heaps of trades left then i cant see why you shouldnt trade him?? No point getting left behind.