This is a HUGE episode! Firstly, our mate Max Power sends in a video if Mark “Chocko” Williams doing the ‘DT is Alright With Me’ intro (don’t forget - you can win a $500 Sportznut voucher). We discuss those damn late withdrawals and learn that Warnie won because of Chook’s misfortune with Jordan Lewis pulling out! We learn about the Break Evens on our site thanks to Chad and grimlocks FFGenie! Updated every week! Albert Lord offers some more advice about pointless things - this week the Smother. We look at some highlights from our Premium Dream Team (PDT) draft on Sunday night. Chopper’s Chopping Block gets rid of a rookie who is a bit risky! All that and more on the best YouTube show dedicated to AFL Dream Team!
The official injury list is in and we could be welcoming back a few of our stars this week! Scott Lucas is looking good to go, Bret Thornton is listed as a test and is likely to resume, Paul Chapman has a fitnesstest awaiting him (Channel 10 News said he is a 50/50 chance to play), Shane Crawford and Jordan Lewis are both likely to return for the Hawks, Tadhg Kennelly is waiting on a test and Eagles duo Beau Waters and Daniel Kerr will probably pull on the blue and gold. Oh - and Jarred Waite will miss this week after he didn’t get off his suspension at the tribunal tonight. For all the updates… and what the club’s think about how far away their players are, click more! (more…)
First news up this arvo is that Sam Mitchell won’t contest his tripping charge which means he is free to play this week (just can’t win the Brownlow - hey, 100 extra DT points rather than a donut is better than a Brownlow Sammy!!).
Richmond Tigers player and premium DT forward, Matthew Richardson, carried a knee injury (knee jarring from the week before) that required a pain killing injection for Saturday nights game. He is still sore, but will play this week.
A good measure of a good DT is how many NAB Rising Stars you have (or have had) in it. This is traditionally all about dudes who rack them up and look flashy!
Round 1: Bacher Houli
Round 2: Josh Hill
Round 3: Rhys Palmer
Round 4: Kieren Jack
Round 5: Ben McKinley
Round 6: Cyril Rioli
Round 7: Austin Wonaeamirri
Round 8: Kurt Tippett
Round 9: Garrick Ibbotson
Vote in the poll and tell us all about your rookies in the comments below….
How many Rising Stars do you have (or have had) in your team?
Welcome to a brand new article on DT Talk, “Price Check” - where Chad looks at the market and who you should keep your eye on!
DEFENDERS
West Coasts Matthew Spangher has a BE of -29 this week after averaging 46 in 2 games. Matt Riggio from the Roos has a BE of-23, Scott DThompson is -18 if he gets a game, and Kepler Bradley has a BE of -5 and an average of 76. On the other end of the scale the Synthetic man Nick Malceski has a BE of 189 after averaging 47 in his 2 games this year. DT Talks own Super Chad has a BE of 154 (despite scoring 91 against shutdown Sydney). The one to keep an eye on though could be Andrew McLeod. The past 2 weeks he has had an opponent, and has struggled with scores of 33 and 26. This means his price has lost 72k in the past fortnight (now at 286k) and gives him a BE of 157 this week. Baring a massive ton, in a couple of weeks he may be at the 200-250k mark and could help relieve any back pain.
MIDFIELDERS Sharrod Wellingham added 58k to his rookie starting price this week, with another solid hitout. Currently averaging 73, he still has a break even of -54. Another solid hitout could the cash cow fatten up. South Australian Bradley Ebert put in his best game scoring 135 against the side that passed him up at the draft. After his 48k price rise he has a BE of -48 meaning there is another massive rise coming up. Trent Cotchin the number 2 selection at the draft last year put up a 49 this week following his 66 the week before, meaning his BE next week is a -25. He is certainly a downgrade possibility for any cows that have fattened up.
FORWARDS
Another solid effort from rookie listed Shane Valenti who is averaging 58 puts his BE at -62. With many cows maturing (Rioli, Gamble, Hill) Valenti is sure to become a popular inclusion. West Coast’s Ryan Davis also has a BE of -20 after averaging 37, and the other negative break even this week isn’t a rookie. Johnathon Brown after 2 solid (and well overdue) games, has a BE this week of -3, so if you haven’t already, jump on the big fella.
ANOTHER UPDATE: The Geelong Advertiser reports that Paul Chapman is certain to play next week and the Cats are very happy to welcome Brad Ottens back into the side next week also.
UPDATE: Ricky Dyson has had his appendix out (just cos Hodgey did, wont make you a better DTer) and will miss three weeks.
UPDATE: Daniel Kerr and Beau Waters are both doubtful to take their places this weekend.
Adelaide Crows player Brad Symes is likely to miss at least another week according to this article which says “the Crows are not expected to regain any players from injury this week”.
Carlton defender and potential All-Australian (accoring to Blues supporter Roy), Jarrad Waite, has been offered a one match ban for striking Fremantle’s Chris Mayne. The charge can’t be reduced with an early guilty plea… nor can it be increased if he is found guilty… so he might as well have a crack at getting off.
Hawk Sam Mitchell will cop 93.75 points if he pleads guilty to the tripping charge against him. That will mean certain suspension next time…
Anthony’s team, Groves’ Gremlins, remain on top of the DT Talk League Leaderboard after Round 9, but only holds a 23 point lead over Shagger. Calvin’s League is still dominating - the best DT Talk league and also sitting in 8th position in the overall Leagues! Great work Vin and the legends in his league!
Don’t forget, as mentioned in our Round 7 Episode of the DT Talk vidcast, the overall winner of our DT Talk Leagues will win a $500 memorabilia voucer thanks to sportznut.com.au! If you mention DT Talk to Sportznut, you will receive 5% off any order! How good is that?! Keep checking their page for DT Talk Specials… the latest is the “500 Club” book hand signed by the author, Kevin Sheedy! Get on it!
As the weeks go by, the teams are halving in the Eliminator. I was very fortunate to get through with a woeful score of 1850 (by 5 points). How is everyone else going? how many of us are still Active?
Not too much to worry about in the world of DT for injuries this week… meaning, you shouldn’t have any of these blokes in your team anyway! Port’s Brett Ebert will miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury, Daniel Wells from the Roos looks likely to miss 1-2 weeks with a knee (medial strain), Docker Steven Dodd came off with a calf injury - 1-2 weeks, Russell Robertson came off with a corkie - doubtful for this week… soft, Ben Holland will have scans today on his partially dislocated shoulder, Stuart Dew will also have some scans on his hamstring which he had ‘tightness’ in yesterday and Brent Harvey (concussion) and Josh Hunt (shoulder) look all set for Round 10. Click here to have a read of the Real Footy injury report, with a big list of possible ‘ins’ this week.
This is a HUGE episode! Firstly, our mate Max Power sends in a video if Mark “Chocko” Williams doing the ‘DT is Alright With Me’ intro (don’t forget - you can win a $500 Sportznut voucher). We discuss those damn late withdrawals and learn that Warnie won because of Chook’s misfortune with Jordan Lewis pulling out! We learn about the Break Evens on our site thanks to Chad and grimlocks FFGenie! Updated every week! Albert Lord offers some more advice about pointless things - this week the Smother. We look at some highlights from our Premium Dream Team (PDT) draft on Sunday night. Chopper’s Chopping Block gets rid of a rookie who is a bit risky! All that and more on the best YouTube show dedicated to AFL Dream Team!
The official injury list is in and we could be welcoming back a few of our stars this week! Scott Lucas is looking good to go, Bret Thornton is listed as a test and is likely to resume, Paul Chapman has a fitness test awaiting him (Channel 10 News said he is a 50/50 chance to play), Shane Crawford and Jordan Lewis are both likely to return for the Hawks, Tadhg Kennelly is waiting on a test and Eagles duo Beau Waters and Daniel Kerr will probably pull on the blue and gold. Oh - and Jarred Waite will miss this week after he didn’t get off his suspension at the tribunal tonight. For all the updates… and what the club’s think about how far away their players are, click more! 
First news up this arvo is that Sam Mitchell won’t 
Richmond Tigers player and premium DT forward, Matthew Richardson, 
A good measure of a good DT is how many NAB Rising Stars you have (or have had) in it. This is traditionally all about dudes who rack them up and look flashy!
Round 1: Bacher Houli
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Carlton defender and potential All-Australian (accoring to Blues supporter Roy), Jarrad Waite, has been offered a 
Not too much to worry about in the world of DT for injuries this week… meaning, you shouldn’t have any of these blokes in your team anyway! Port’s Brett Ebert will miss 2-3 weeks with an ankle injury, Daniel Wells from the Roos looks likely to miss 1-2 weeks with a knee (medial strain), Docker Steven Dodd came off with a calf injury - 1-2 weeks, Russell Robertson came off with a corkie - doubtful for this week… soft, Ben Holland will have scans today on his partially dislocated shoulder, Stuart Dew will also have some scans on his hamstring which he had ‘tightness’ in yesterday and Brent Harvey (concussion) and Josh Hunt (shoulder) look all set for Round 10. 
