Trades 2021 Round 8 Fantasy Trades

[TedDougChris]

Who the fu** are those 5.5% of people....

 

[tigs2010]

Who the fu** are those 5.5% of people....

AFL staffers with a gun to their head.

 

[kozi]

AFL staffers with a gun to their head.

“That’s it.. big smile. Everyone’s happy”

 

[Balsam]

Set and forget is much less stressful but I don't necessarily think it was the best move so far this year. Neither have gained value, so having just one for a C option is good then chase value elsewhere.

I started with Gawn and brought in Grundy last week. Means I've had cash to get guys like Tex, Stephenson and Cummings I wouldn't otherwise.

However with Flynn's non-selection, now is the time to upgrade.

That said, McEllroy would have been a nice R2 if you started with him.

If you went set and forget with Gawn and Grundy, they have scored you 1573 so far this year.

The next best two that have played all games is ROB and Nank, who together would have scored you 1162, a difference of 411 points, and you wouldn't put a C or VC on either of them.

Flynn has scored 317 in four games, plus give all his owners headaches (or at least Leon has).

Personal opinion, but I'm very glad I went Gawndy from the start. Flynn is sitting at R3, with maybe another 100K to grow if he gets a game, but I can also trade him out earlier if I need the cash for someone else.

 

[Neale4brownlow]

Who the fu** are those 5.5% of people....

 

[Neale4brownlow]

If you went set and forget with Gawn and Grundy, they have scored you 1573 so far this year.

The next best two that have played all games is ROB and Nank, who together would have scored you 1162, a difference of 411 points, and you wouldn't put a C or VC on either of them.

Flynn has scored 317 in four games, plus give all his owners headaches (or at least Leon has).

Personal opinion, but I'm very glad I went Gawndy from the start. Flynn is sitting at R3, with maybe another 100K to grow if he gets a game, but I can also trade him out earlier if I need the cash for someone else.

Starting Gawndy was a win for sure.

But I'm not too unhappy with how it panned out for me though starting Grundy/Flynn then getting Gawn after Round 4 (admittedly after having to field meek for a 27 one).

People still without Gawn atm might still not be too unhappy given he's dropping in price. But it's not a fun area of your team to spend multiple trades on through the year.

 

[JDWCE]

If you went set and forget with Gawn and Grundy, they have scored you 1573 so far this year.

The next best two that have played all games is ROB and Nank, who together would have scored you 1162, a difference of 411 points, and you wouldn't put a C or VC on either of them.

Flynn has scored 317 in four games, plus give all his owners headaches (or at least Leon has).

Personal opinion, but I'm very glad I went Gawndy from the start. Flynn is sitting at R3, with maybe another 100K to grow if he gets a game, but I can also trade him out earlier if I need the cash for someone else.

It's nearly impossible to figure out but you have to factor in what people did with the extra cash from not starting with Gawn/Grundy combo. Keep in mind the extra cash for most people was 2-3 mid pricers or 1-2 premiums on field. Certainly less headaches with it though

 

[Balsam]

Starting Gawndy was a win for sure.

But I'm not too unhappy with how it panned out for me though starting Grundy/Flynn then getting Gawn after Round 4 (admittedly after having to field meek for a 27 one).

People still without Gawn atm might still not be too unhappy given he's dropping in price. But it's not a fun area of your team to spend multiple trades on through the year.

I've played set and forget rucks since the days of Dean Cox. It was an annual ritual... log in to Fantasy (or DT as it was back then), register team name, select Cox at R1.

 

[tigs2010]

Starting Gawndy was a win for sure.

But I'm not too unhappy with how it panned out for me though starting Grundy/Flynn then getting Gawn after Round 4 (admittedly after having to field meek for a 27 one).

People still without Gawn atm might still not be too unhappy given he's dropping in price. But it's not a fun area of your team to spend multiple trades on through the year.

I started with Grundy & Witts which looked alright to start

I have to get Gawn this week or next depending on team selection. Just been ****ing around with trades and team looks grim getting him in this week.
If I have to get him this week I'd be fielding Gawn/RCD/Macrae. If I can wait a week I can field Jelly/Hall/(one of Bryan, Flynn or Treacy - I have the potato trilogy)

 

[TedDougChris]

It's nearly impossible to figure out but you have to factor in what people did with the extra cash from not starting with Gawn/Grundy combo. Keep in mind the extra cash for most people was 2-3 mid pricers or 1-2 premiums on field. Certainly less headaches with it though

Grundy and Witts was the best option - until Witts did his knee.....

that extra 250K made a lot of difference, until you then needed to find it to get Gawn in ......

 

[Balsam]

It's nearly impossible to figure out but you have to factor in what people did with the extra cash from not starting with Gawn/Grundy combo. Keep in mind the extra cash for most people was 2-3 mid pricers or 1-2 premiums on field. Certainly less headaches with it though

The idea of starting one of Gawndy with Flynn when Marshall could sit as a premium FWD and break glass R2 had a lot of merit. The extra cash would have been another premo in the Mids. Without Marshall, it has meant a lot of people taking crap scores from Meek, Burgess etc, and then having to burn trades to get a new R2.

About the only plan that has worked to some extent was having Big Boy as a back up, but even he has put out a couple of rubbish scores.

I'm sure there are people out there who have done better by not going Gawndy, but I reckon they are in the minority.

 

[Thetrader15]

The idea of starting one of Gawndy with Flynn when Marshall could sit as a premium FWD and break glass R2 had a lot of merit. The extra cash would have been another premo in the Mids. Without Marshall, it has meant a lot of people taking crap scores from Meek, Burgess etc, and then having to burn trades to get a new R2.

About the only plan that has worked to some extent was having Big Boy as a back up, but even he has put out a couple of rubbish scores.

I'm sure there are people out there who have done better by not going Gawndy, but I reckon they are in the minority.

I started with Gawn, Flynn and Hunter. Most weeks I was getting 50-90 from my R2 (ok, there was one 0) until I upgraded last week.

That meant I had $750k to spend elsewhere.

So it was Grundy + Rookie or Markov + Atkins.

Grundy (Start $849k)
Season points: 815
Cash: +$7k

Markov (Start $408k)
Season points: 566
Cash: +$128k

Atkins (Start $385k)
Season points: 518
Cash: +$130k

So to break even, my rookie selection would need to have been:
Season points: 269
Cash: +$251k

James Rowe (55 points, +$97k) was the best rookie I didn't have so I'm $160k ahead but 60 points behind.

Just saying there's different ways of looking at it. For me this year, it's all about value.

 

[Derby_77]

While Gawn is still obviously one of your best two ruck options I do think with the rise of Jackson (looks like he will be a star) Gawns scoring output will be a bit suppressed this year. Especially against bottom 8 sides were Jackson seems to be getting way more centre bounce time.

I am a very happy Gawn owner but certainly think he’s not the set and forget C/VC option he once was.

 

[JDWCE]

While Gawn is still obviously one of your best two ruck options I do think with the rise of Jackson (looks like he will be a star) Gawns scoring output will be a bit suppressed this year. Especially against bottom 8 sides were Jackson seems to be getting way more centre bounce time.

I am a very happy Gawn owner but certainly think he’s not the set and forget C/VC option he once was.

Someone posted a stat from twitter it a week or two back. It showed a break down of ruck contests between Gawn and Jackson from rounds 1-5. Each round it swung more and more in Jackson's favour. Probably accounts for why Gawn went sub 80 on the weekend. Can definitely see that happening a few more times this year. It's still a great floor to have though

 

[kozi]

Highmore - 30 disposals
Treacy - 5 goals
Meek - 23 disp 8 clearances
Brockman - Named in their bests (3 goals?)

My 4 red dots..

 

[Thetrader15]

Highmore - 30 disposals
Treacy - 5 goals
Meek - 23 disp 8 clearances
Brockman - Named in their bests (3 goals?)

My 4 red dots..

I think there's an AF VFL game you can sign up for...

 

[Petracca]

Which of these do we prefer? Flynn (R3), Chapman, Berry, A.Scott, and Phillips are other potential trade outs.

I like the Kelly option but it would be handy to have Campbell for his good bye round (if he gets back in the team).

 

[Iceman!]

Highmore - 30 disposals
Treacy - 5 goals
Meek - 23 disp 8 clearances
Brockman - Named in their bests (3 goals?)

My 4 red dots..

Kent Brockman will be back this week but i am done convincing myself Highmore will ever return... They actually played well for once so no chance this week

Unless?

 

[tigs2010]

Kent Brockman will be back this week but i am done convincing myself Highmore will ever return... They actually played well for once so no chance this week

Unless?

We just need to trade Highmore out to get him back I reckon.

Good to hear Brockman is back as I haven't got around to culling him yet have kept the faith.

 

[Zevon]

Kent Brockman will be back this week but i am done convincing myself Highmore will ever return... They actually played well for once so no chance this week

Unless?

Good news re Brockman though, would love him to come in for a few weeks. He’s at that awkward rookie price now where you hardly make any money from downgrading him. If he get get himself up to 300k+ (320-330 would be even better) then he becomes a lot more useful in an up/down trade week

EDIT: read my mind tigs2010

 

[TedDougChris]

Highmore - 30 disposals
Treacy - 5 goals
Meek - 23 disp 8 clearances
Brockman - Named in their bests (3 goals?)

My 4 red dots..

Based upon last week, I have Sharp (who ??) and Flynn (damn you Leon !!) as red dots.

Hopefully an injury/drama free week at selection.....

 

[Iceman!]

Based upon last week, I have Sharp (who ??) and Flynn (damn you Leon !!) as red dots.

Hopefully an injury/drama free week at selection.....

Last week i had an entire bench of red dots and Flynn on field as a red dot (damn you Leon !!)

Somehow still hit 2k and went up in the ranks

 

[Iceman!]

Last week i had an entire bench of red dots and Flynn on field as a red dot (damn you Leon !!)

Somehow still hit 2k and went up in the ranks

P.s i want to add to this i have tried to fix my bench each week as well, it is not neglected.

AFL coaches just hate me that is the only logical answer, they base selection each week on trying to cuck me.

 

[TedDougChris]

Last week i had an entire bench of red dots and Flynn on field as a red dot (damn you Leon !!)

Somehow still hit 2k and went up in the ranks

The week prior, I only had A Scott as (E) across the 8 possible players... It can turn around quickly, but repeated forced trades (Witts, Butters, Dunkley, carrying Daniel, Dusty etc) has just cost me hugely in the rankings.... Hopefully better times ahead....

 

[tigs2010]

The week prior, I only had A Scott as (E) across the 8 possible players... It can turn around quickly, but repeated forced trades (Witts, Butters, Dunkley, carrying Daniel, Dusty etc) has just cost me hugely in the rankings.... Hopefully better times ahead....

Having not really done this before, I used my non forced trades to sideways at the higher end rather than fixing my bench. Lesson learnt for next year.