PowerBug's Sportal Diary, 2013

PowerBug · March 11, 2013, 11:16:36 PM

Since Sportal is my main, and only salary cap fantasy game for 2013, I will be running a round by round (possibly day by day) diary for my Sportal side.

The Current Side!! For Rd 6
Backs
B.Goddard, P.Hanley, D.Terlich, L.Stevenson, L.Brown, B.Goodes (D.Heppell, B.Gibbs)

Mids
D.Swan, S.Pendlebury, B.Stanton, J.Selwood, D.Mundy, M.Evans, O.Wines, J.O'Meara (M.Jones, B.Crouch)

Rucks
M.Leuenberger, M.Gawn (M.Daw, S.Rowe)

Forwards
D.Cox, T.Rockliff, M.Robinson, T.Cloke, J.Schulz, B.Macaffer (S.Dwyer, J.Neade)

Cash: $65,200

PowerBug · March 11, 2013, 11:18:19 PM

Original side, Round 1

Backs
D.Heppell, P.Hanley, J.Watts, B.Goodes, J.Pittard, L.Stevenson (L.Brown, D.Terlich)
Watts is the only risk here. Lots of rookies, all of those that should get Rd 1 appearances. Luke Brown's injury is a cause for concern, will assess whether that's worth a trade so early. Current thinking is no point wasting a trade unless i'm copping a donut.

Mids
D.Swan, S.Pendlebury, B.Stanton, J.Selwood, D.Mundy, B.Moloney, O.Wines, J.O'Meara (M.Jones, K.Mitchell)
How much do i need to say? I see averages of 180, 165, 155, 150 and 150 from the big guns. No Viney is the only imteresting move here, will be getting him in

Rucks
D.Cox, B.Longer (M.Daw, M.Blicavs)
Longer to Leuy when named.

Forwards
T.Rockliff, M.Robinson, T.Cloke, K.Harper, P.Karnezis, B.Macaffer (S.Rowe, J.Neade)
Soooooo annoyed that Tex Walker isn't in this team, i had him all preseason but when i altered it on Friday, he somehow left the side

Cash: $76,500

Rd 1 review: Terrible, to sum it up. Picking 2 guys which were never considered, and not picking those which i backed all preseason. Watts was a disaster, but i'm giving him another chance. Not having Gibbs is very annoying, and with my trades i'm running the risk of not being able to go Watts > Gibbs before the price change. Score: 2371. Rank: 995

Rd 1 trades: Longer --> Leuenberger. This never paid off. tbh the thought process behind it was shocking and i've essentially used a trade for 50 points for one round.
Harper --> Schulz. Should stuck with my gut and had this guy locked in prior to Rd 1. Doing it now, easy draw, gun side (:P) will score.

Cash left Rd 1: $8,400

Rd 2 review: Bad, not as bad at the previous week, but not quite there yet. Watts failed again and is duly being traded. Karnezis was another low scorer and since he's been dropped i've moved him on. Schulz being subbed sorta blows that first trade back in my face. Score: Rank: 730

Rd 2 trades: Karnezis --> Dwyer. Dwyer on the bubble, Karnezis dropped. Watts --> Gibbs. Watts has been dropped, Gibbs will jump in price by alot.

Cash left rd 2: $12,400

Rd 3 review: I'm getting there, slowly. Schulz disappointing again, probably should've gone to JJK instead back in rd 1. Apart from that though, it was only rookies that scored low, which i'll take.

Rd 3 trades: K.Mitchell --> B.Crouch (25 left)

Cash left: $30,100

Rd 4 review: FINALLY!! I knew it wasn't far away. got a whopping 2692, only 2 players scored more than me in all 4 of my leagues. But if i miss out on the weekly by under 100, will not be happy. Lost 75 points by going Pendlebury over Swan as C, and played Stevenson over Pitttard :\ Still, finally going to climb some spots on the rankings, need to back it up now. Hanley going down is my only concern, got plenty of options to go to though :D Will also try to get Sam Mayes in too. Score: 2692 Rank: 230

Rd 4 Trades: B.Moloney --> M.Evans (24 left)

Cash left: $303,700

Rd 5 review: Just like Rd 1, nothing went right. 2289, lower than nearly everyone. Got money to upgrade. Jobe Watson or Brendan Goddard, need to decide which to get in. the other trade will be a downgrade.

Rd 5 Trades: Blicavs --> Gawn. Gawn comes in, will start on field. Pittard --> Goddard. Got the money, he's the best.

Cash Left: $65,200

PowerBug · March 11, 2013, 11:19:13 PM

Rd 6 review: Errr, unlucky. :( 2109, below par, but only dropped 41 spots overall. Gibbs and Heppell were benched, not enough trades to get rid then bring them back. So copped a donut but w/e.

Rd 6 trades: This would be awkward. My least favourite player may find a spot in my Sportal side. :-\

PowerBug · March 11, 2013, 11:19:53 PM

reserved

PowerBug · March 11, 2013, 11:21:01 PM

and the last one, post away :)

Justin Bieber · March 12, 2013, 09:23:16 AM

Really, wow. This team has the most risks in it than any other fantasy team I have seen on the website.

I'm not sure why you've picked so many ruckman/big men. This game disadvantages the goal kickers, because they are not contested players...

PowerBug · March 12, 2013, 10:35:54 AM

Quote from: whatlez on March 12, 2013, 09:23:16 AM
Really, wow. This team has the most risks in it than any other fantasy team I have seen on the website.

I'm not sure why you've picked so many ruckman/big men. This game disadvantages the goal kickers, because they are not contested players...

I suppose that's irrelevant though if they all improve their numbers. Isn't it? I can turn Roughead to Rockliff though.

What ideas have you got lez? :)

Noz · March 12, 2013, 11:06:03 AM

I dont have much trust in Viney and i replaced him with Kommer a couple days ago i encourage you to do the same.

If your playing the 4 rookie ruckman so to speak, Atleast have Currie in their.

PowerBug · March 23, 2013, 06:51:13 PM

Team updated as to how it currently stands :) Not as crazy as it was originally. :)

Justin Bieber · March 23, 2013, 07:25:43 PM

Must not know the scoring system if you think Mundy will ave 150. That is unrealistic.

PowerBug · March 23, 2013, 09:14:34 PM

Quote from: whatlez on March 23, 2013, 07:25:43 PM
Must not know the scoring system if you think Mundy will ave 150. That is unrealistic.

Is it? :o I'll quote this when he tops Freo's scoring for 2013. Obviously praying that he doesn't get reinjured. :)

Justin Bieber · March 23, 2013, 09:15:51 PM

Quote from: SilkySkills on March 23, 2013, 09:14:34 PM
Quote from: whatlez on March 23, 2013, 07:25:43 PM
Must not know the scoring system if you think Mundy will ave 150. That is unrealistic.
Is it? :o I'll quote this when he tops Freo's scoring for 2013. Obviously praying that he doesn't get reinjured. :)

Only 5 or 6 players averaged 150 last year lol. It will be hard. Maybe 130-140. Swallow only averaged 136...

PowerBug · March 23, 2013, 09:21:29 PM

Quote from: whatlez on March 23, 2013, 09:15:51 PM
Quote from: SilkySkills on March 23, 2013, 09:14:34 PM
Quote from: whatlez on March 23, 2013, 07:25:43 PM
Must not know the scoring system if you think Mundy will ave 150. That is unrealistic.
Is it? :o I'll quote this when he tops Freo's scoring for 2013. Obviously praying that he doesn't get reinjured. :)
Only 5 or 6 players averaged 150 last year lol. It will be hard. Maybe 130-140. Swallow only averaged 136...

Fair enough, maybe a tad too optimistc :P If he's fit the $439k price tag he has is way unders where he'll finish up. :)

Justin Bieber · March 30, 2013, 05:02:39 PM

Boyd -> Griffen?

PowerBug · April 01, 2013, 07:32:31 PM

Quote from: whatlez on March 30, 2013, 05:02:39 PM
Boyd -> Griffen?

Went to Selwood. After seeing Griffen's score i was pleased but dirty at the same time. Talk the guy up all preseason, don't start with him. ::)

Finished with a shocking 2371. Picked two guys which i had never considered all preseason on the morning/night before lockout. Dustin Martin became Mitch Robinson, and a couple of switcharoos made Kieren Harper appear in my team. ::)

Overall i am glad with the team, Watts was the only other disapointment but i'll give him another week to prove himself. :) Mundy looks to be a dream pick so far, Swan, Pendles, Stant, Jelwood all doing their part. :)