Calvin’s Captains – Rd. 21

Posted by Calvin on 18/8/10 • Categorised as Calvin's Captains

Righteo! Firstly welcome to the 21^st Calvin’s Captains for the season and hopefully this week I can drill you a ripper to get you through to the BIG Grand Final next week. Last week a massive 90% of people followed my top 3 picks in Swan (116), Goddard (119) and Ablett (143). My other picks were rather dirty in Montagna and Goodes, but if you listened and went with one of my top 3 picks you’d be rather happy.

Anyway, lets get into the real stuff and roll the exact same way as we did last week. I’ll cover what I see as the main players in the league at the moment and really the only players you’d be considering with the role as your captain this week. Fingers crossed we can find a ripper.

LEIGH MONTAGNA

Vs Richmond @ Ethihad

Why? Well, last time he played the Tigers he had his 2^nd highest score for the year (146pts). In that game he had 29d and a huge 10m. Yeah yeah, he had a shocker last week but he does usually bounce back pretty well. In Rd. 12 he had his worst score of the year (65) and bounced back the previous week with a 128. Then in Rd. 17 he had 68 and then had 110 the following week. So it’s safe to say that he bounces back reasonable well.
Why Not? Well, as I have just said, last week he did have his 2^nd worst score of the year of just 67pts and his form hasn’t been overly great. Yeah he had 146 in his last against them but before that he had 85, 50 and 94 with an average of 93 in his last 3 against them. He hasn’t been smashing up Etihad either with a high of just 110 in his last 4 there this year averaging 93 in his last 3 too.
Final Thought – Jake King tags Dal Santo, he did last time and held him to 70, so he’ll go to him again and it should free up Monty and Lenny again. However after his last week’s score… I’m worried. He could score you anything between 80 to 140 this week I reckon and based on that, I’m saying too risky.
Predicted Score – 115

PAUL CHAPMAN

Vs Carlton @ Etihad

Why? Last time he played the Blues he had 28d for his 103pts. That was in Rd. 5 this year where the Blues won by 36pts. Before that he hasn’t played them in ’09 or ’08 so it’s a little hard to judge his historical form against them.
Why Not? He does really like playing at Eti where he has had 99 and 107 in his last 2. He love Skilled Stadium where he averages 127 from his 6 games there this year. After a smashing year, Chappy has slowed down a little as he has only averaged 98 in his last 3 this year. The Blues are his worst team to play across his career of 9 games against them, as he averages just 74 over that time. With that said though he hasn’t played them too many times later in his career where his form has obviously been better. Plus, after he was shaken by the unexpected Picken tag last week… will Carrz target him this week?
Final Thought – Chappy is chappy. Gun player who’d be a lock for 100+. But this week I’m not liking his chances to get a massive one.
Predicted Score – 108

DANE SWAN

Vs Crows @ MCG

Why? Last week Swanny had 116pts and was locked in by 65% of coaches! He has a low of just 110 in his last 11 games and is clearly everyone’s ‘go to’ captain at this stage of the year. He has cracked 110+ = 85% of the time this year. 120+ = 40% of the time this year and 140+ a nice 25% of the time. Showing he can get you big numbers and get the job done. He’s back at the MCG where he has averaged 118 for the year and 126 in his last 5 this year. Last time he played the Crows was in the Semi Final in 2009. He had 112 that day but finished the year with a sh*t final series where he averaged just 90. The Pies won the Semi by 5pts and Swanny racked up 28d, 6t. Shirley tagged Didak who only had 67, so I reckon the same tag will happen again. Oh and Swanny has averaged a massive 136 in his last 4 night games! Weird stat, but I guess he likes the dark!
Why Not? He averaged 110 on the Crows in 2009 from his 3 games, making them his 5^th worst team to play. He had scores of 112, 103, 115. Righteo, bare with me on this one… Last week Swanny got off to a rocket of a start and had 68 at the half and then had 48 in the second. His quarter break downs where 38, 30, 29, 19. Then I hear at half time in the match last week (when the game was in the bag) that Swanny was a chance to be bench and rested for the remainder of the game. So I’m worried that his time on ground dropped (as did his points) as the game went on as the game was over. So what will Swanny’s TOG be like this week? What will happen if the Pies blow the Crows away early? Will he even play? Things we need to consider, but not to be over concerned about I think.
Final Thought – Yeah Calvin, he’ll play and play well in the dark. The Pies have momentum and they can not risk slowing down the train. He’ll be fine.
Predicted Score – 129

JOEL SELWOOD

Vs Carlton @ Etihad

Why? His form has been red hot as he averages 125 in his last 5 games this year. He had 139 last week against the Dawgs and that game was at Eti where he plays this week. He averages 102 on the Blues in his last 3, with scores of 86, 128 which was in 2009 and then a 91 back in 2007.
Why Not? Last time he played these guys he had a poor 86 (back in Rd. 5 this year). In that game he had 19d and posted his 2^nd worst score for the year. This worries me.
Final Thought – His form is ridick-ulously good, but Carrz will tag someone and I reckon Joel might be on his radar, plus he had just 86 in his last. You can find a safer bet I reckon… with that said…
Predicted Score – 109

ADAM GOODES

Vs Western Dawgs @ SCG

Why? He smashes the Dawgs! 103, 126, 42, 100, 110 are his last 5 scores against them. In his last game against them he had 103. That day he had 20d and 4g and Morris had his hands full with him. This week, he’s back at the SCG where he has had 115 and 158 in his last 2 there to go with the average of 104 in his games there this year. It’s also worth noting that the WBD have given up the most 100+ scores in the last few weeks (15). Might be a few more to go around. His form has been smashing too with an average of 126 in his last 5… before last week’s game Vs Freo…
Why Not? In the game against Freo last week he stunk it up for just 57. He only had 15d and fail to do anything DT wise.
Final Thought – You can’t go a captain who had just 57 last week, unless you want to risk it mega. It might happen again, and double 57 for your captain … umm, you might as tell your family and friends you are going away for a while… DT suicide.
Predicted Score – 99

LENNY HAYES

Vs Richmond @ Etihad

Why? Cause it’s Lenny Hayes for god sake! He had 107 last week and that was with 52 in the 1^st quarter. He averages 118 in his last 5 this year and averages a neat 100 on the Tigers in his last 3 with a nice 105 and 113 in his last 2 against them. Lenny is home sweet home again this week where he has a nice run of 10X100+ scores in a row. Lenny has scored 100+ a massive 88% of the time in his last 16 games this year and is one of the sure bets! Last time he played the Tigs he scored 105 with some attention from Tuck, and had 21d and a massive 11t. In fact, Lenny averages 7t a game this year (an easy 28pts) and has cracked double figure tackles on 4 occasions with one of those games against Richmond. Enough reasons?
Why Not? Don’t have any. Only that there might be other players who might have a bigger 100’s than Lenny this week. But yeah, I have nothing.
Final Thought – Lenny will avoid any tags this week and has the history, form and home ground will all massive ticks next to them. Look for a good one again, and yet another 100+ score to add to his impressive record.
Predicted Score – 125

GARY ABLETT

Vs Carlton @ Etihad

Why? He had 143 last week! With 39d and avoided any sort of tag. He averages 126 in the last 3 games this year and is currently running hot. The Blues are his favourite team EASY to play DT wise, placing Gary well and truly on your radar this week. Over his career of 8 games against them he averages 104 with an average of 113 in his last 3 against them. His previous scores look like this… 145, 71, 123, 109. That 145pts was back in Rd. 5 this year, which was his 2^nd highest score of 2010. He had 33d, 2g that day and was the games top scorer. Joseph tried to tag him, but it obviously didn’t work.
Why Not? The only thing I can find that concerns me here is the 71 he had 2 games back against the Blues. So I investigated it. That was in 2009 (Rd. 19) where the Blues won by 35pts. Gary had 24d that day and was tagged and beaten by Joseph. The 71 he had that day was his lowest score of 2009!
Final Thought – His form is hot and he did have 145 in his last game against the Blues. Gary has to be a lock for this week to score massive. Joseph will definitely go to him, but it won’t work.
Predicted Score – 125

NICK RIEWOLDT

Vs Richmond @ Etihad

Why? Last week the Voldt had a massive 143. But to make that better he had 121 with a quarter to go and pretty much did whatever he liked. He is back! Mega back! With a low score of just 90 in his last 4 this year, he is clearly back and going very well.
Why Not? Few reasons. He only averages 87 on the Tigers in his last 3 with scores of 94, 55 and 117. The 94 you see there was in 2009 where he had 17d, 2g. Plus another reason I’m worried here is… his time on ground. I doubt they will rest him, but with finals for the Saints 1 week away after the Tigers, but if they get up by a lot… he might just sit it out and rest. He hasn’t rested since his lengthy stint on the sidelines with his hammy and must be feeling the heat of being back in the real thing and with finals very close… the Saints are renowned for not taking the risk.
Final Thought – Not for me. Too risky as to what the Saints will do with him, plus you should have better.
Predicted Score – 90

JIMMY BARTEL

Vs Carlton @ Etihad

Why? Last week Jimmy knocked up 29d for his 107pts. He averages a nice 103 on the Blues and will never be tagged by them! Last time he played them was in Rd. 5 this year where he had 116pts (26d, 8m) where he went head to head with the old McLean. In that game he has the 2^nd top scorer! He doesn’t mind playing at Etihad either with an average of 122 in his last 2 games there this year. He should go ok Jimmy based on the above, so watch for a good one from him this week.
Why Not? His form hasn’t been great. He only averages 89 in his last 4 this year and has been more up and down than… [insert something dirty].
Final Thought – Another dude that might be too risky. Definitely won’t get a tag and might pop up for a solid score. But you’ll have better, somewhere else.
Predicted Score – 110

BRENDON GODDARD

Vs Richmond @ Etihad

Why? He had 119 last week and still has a low of just 96 in his last 14 games this year. He averages 113 on the Tigers in his last 3, with scores of 138 and 128 in his last 2 against them with a total of 72d over those 2 games. The 138 he had against them was in his last game Vs them in Rd. 8, which just happens to be his highest score for 2010. He has now cracked the ton an impressive 11 times in a row at Etihad with an average of 115 in his last 3 there to go with his average of 117 there for the entire year. You need anymore?
Why Not? Sorry, nothing for you here. Ohh, when will the Saints rest players? Lenny due? Goddard due? Montagna due? Man! I am clutching at straws here aren’t I? Sorry… no reasons!
Final Thought – He will not get tagged! He will score his 12×100+ in a row at Eti this week and he will dominate… AGAIN!
Predicted Score – 132

MATTHEW BOYD

Vs Sydney @ SCG

Why? His form has been great, he even managed to rack up 35d with 112pts last week against Geelong in a hiding. He averages 113 in his last 3 games this year and that’s with a low of 112 in his last 10 games (excluding the 82). Pretty good effort. He played the Swans back in Rd. 8 and that day he had 29d for his 100pts. Kirk went to Cooney which freed Mr. Boyd up a fair bit. He played the Swans 3 times in 2009 to average 105 and surprisingly enough the Swans are his 2^nd favourite DT team to play over his career of 10gms Vs them (behind the Lions).
Why Not? He plays the Swan and they are back to being the best DT lock down team in the competition. In the last 3 weeks they have given up only 6×100+ scores and for that reason, I’d encourage you to pass on Matty this week. His last 2 scores this year of 112 and 82 are his 2 lowest scores in his last 10 games this year, still not bad, but Matty can do better. He hasn’t played at the SCG in 2yrs, but when he has he has failed to crack the ton on 4 occasions.
Final Thought – He plays Sydney. Risky McDisky! Despite his history Vs them, he’s at the SCG and the Swans are hot at the moment for shutting dudes down.
Predicted Score – 91

Righteo… the heavens have opened and a saint has appeared (cleaver pic hey) BUT BUT BUT… Goddard is bloody controversial? I seriously believe that Goddard will out score Swan this week (just)! That’s why he is on top! The others are also in order of how I will pick them. So honestly, it’s Goddard for me. Unless I get too nervous and go Swan, but why would you NOT go Goddard? Both are outright jets and both should be… in fact all those top 5 should be super stars this week!

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ROUGHIES

For those who get the urge, and I dont know why you would… but last week we had people after “roughies”. So.. if you are bored and feel like it. Use this and knock yourself out.

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715 Comments

Coasters
August 18, 2010 • 1:12 pm

Goddard might be the difference between going to the finals or not, I could be tempted.

But i’ll probally get scared and go with either Swan or Ablett.

Everytime i have selected a non midfield player it has worked out terrbile.
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:16 pm
  
  I hear you bro.
  A massive % of coaches will go Swanny, so you can follow the trend and play it safe if you think your opponent wil do it, and if you have them in the bag… match them with capt picks and win from there
- hoppy
  August 19, 2010 • 2:04 pm
  
  could just move Goddard to your mids then?
Patto.
August 18, 2010 • 1:14 pm

“The Pies won the Semi by 5pts and Swanny racked up 28d, 6t. Shirley tagged Didak who only had 67, so I reckon the same tag will happen again.”

Shirley is gone Calvin.
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:18 pm
  
  Gone where? ha ha – yeah… my bad.
  I do that a lot just to test people.
  Good news is… YOU PASSED ha ah
  - Donk
    August 18, 2010 • 4:03 pm
    
    You sound like a teacher…
Esky1982
August 18, 2010 • 1:26 pm

I need help…..what should i do (After team announcements of course)
2 trades and 80,700 in the bank (Both matches i should win this week, but always nervous)..

I want to keep one trade for the GF in case an Ablett/Swan/Selwood or Chappy are rested

Main weaknesses in my 22 are….Hunt, Gibbs and Brown..

Do i go-
Hunt to Scotland
Gibbs to Joey
Brown to ?????? Waite??? ( i have half decent cover in Varcoe)

or do is there another option that I am missing…
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:15 pm
  
  you need help cause in here we talk captains
  - Mad__5kills
    August 18, 2010 • 4:04 pm
    
    Where is the ‘Like’ button :)
    - Calvin
      August 18, 2010 • 5:41 pm
      
      BAH HA HA
Hook
August 18, 2010 • 1:38 pm

Thanks Calvin appreciate the help

I am also using Calvins Captains this week as the basis for my last trade. Thinking of bringing in Bartel or Monty. Bartel is safer as he shouldn’t be rested but Monty has a higher redicted score should he play.

Tough choice

Also I went Goddard for captain last week because I had the week off and took a bit of a chance. It paid off but I’m not sure if I am brave enough to do it in the prelims….at this stage I am thinking I will go Goddard for captain.
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:15 pm
  
  Certainly good for trades.
  EG. Boyd… not a good guy to get in this week
Wraygun
August 18, 2010 • 1:42 pm

Good write up Calvin. Defiantly Goddard for me maybe Ablett.
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:19 pm
  
  Good call, both should smash it
  But which one do you think will smash it more??
  Thats the big question!
- Birdy
  August 18, 2010 • 5:52 pm
  
  haha definatly goodard maybe ablett…..
  no-one else find that funny? :)
buck
August 18, 2010 • 1:44 pm

I went riewoldt last week and that definitely paid off. But i am scared off by his record against richmond.

Will be going goddard as he should smash em. Swan potentially getting tagged by Reilly scares me and since i’m a carlton supporter i’m not too keen on ablett getting a huge score.
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:14 pm
  
  Gutsy bugger arnt ya
TWC
August 18, 2010 • 1:48 pm

It’s amazing how much infulence CC’s now has on most people….

Calvin pumps up Goddard and people jump on.

Remeber a couple of weeks ago when Swan was supposed to have a downer against the Cats – he ended up with about 120ish and Ablett (who a lot of people jumped on) was only 110ish

Can’t go wrong with either of those guys IMO but it will be Swan for me…..absolute DT legend.
- Hook
  August 18, 2010 • 2:02 pm
  
  I guess people are looking for an edge over their opponent at this time of the year.
  
  I know Swan is a gun and I’m pretty sure my opponent will have him as captain so I can either play it safe or take a gamble and try and gain the advantage (still not sure which way I will go).
  
  and like they say, no guts no glory
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:14 pm
  
  I’m not pumping dudes up. I just pick who I think will smash it.
  My predictions are backed up with research though that I’m pretty confident in
TWC
August 18, 2010 • 2:18 pm

So you must be banking on Swan to have a quiet match…..cause that happen’s!
- Hook
  August 18, 2010 • 2:36 pm
  
  I don’t expect Swan to have a quiet one, it’s more that I expect Goddard to have a big one.
  
  Like Clavin said if the Pies are smashing the crows (which is likely) he might get rested on the bench. Plus Reilly is a decent tagger these days. So im thinking he might get more of a 110-120 score as apposed to Goddard who hopefully can smash the Tigs with no tag for something like a 130-140 could be an extra 20 or 30 points in it……..all just speculation and is definetely the more risky option
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 3:12 pm
  
  Swan wont be quiet and WONT be rested, I threw that out there as a possiblity (it might happen) but most likely will not… 97% safe.
  But with that said, I really think that Goddard will out score swan this week… just.
  But then in my big league match this week, my opponent has Ablett, who he will go captain for sure and he does have Swan. So what I’m thinking here is going Swanx2 Vs his Ablettx2 where I’m very confident Swanny will win.
  
  But who really knows??
:P
August 18, 2010 • 3:22 pm

Really want to get into the grand final in my main league.
Opponent and i both have swan and ablet
opponent just so happens to be my brother im gonna go with who ever he dosnt go and hope for the best
he will proably go swan so ill go ablet i recon ablet can continue his form with another 140+

Also i hope your right about monty playing well this week you last 2 5ths have gone shocking
im trading in monty for higgins
orbs
August 18, 2010 • 4:00 pm

Calvinator I thought you said you were going to spend more time whacking off instead of writing this? hahaha

Nah like always mate, awesome read. Very encouraging to read that the only person i dont have that you listed was Matthew Boyd. If every player gets your projected score I think ill be walking into the GF and also probably the op 100 overall!!
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 5:42 pm
  
  I had a long weekend orbs
KermitFrog
August 18, 2010 • 4:15 pm

In case anyone was considering going Bartel or Selwood (or Ottens :)) prob not good idea, playing but maybe not gonna be 100%

From AFL.com.au http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/100630/default.aspx “Three other star Geelong players, Brad Ottens, Joel Selwood and Jimmy Bartel, have also come down with the flu, but they are not in doubt for the meeting with the Blues.”
olliebrown11
August 18, 2010 • 4:19 pm

Boys, I have worries.

I Have Higgins,Vince and Brown
Only 2 trades left 27k in the bank, 2 cover in the mids one up forward just depends if brown plays should i trade him or what?

Help!
Mad__5kills
August 18, 2010 • 4:21 pm

Calvins you do great work mate. I preferred the old way for betting but thats just a few of us. Maybe a thread for the sportingbet.com matchups? I know this wont help your time issue, but if you’re doing the study anyway would be good to share :)

CC is handy not only to choose / avoid certain captains, but also to get a better idea who our opponents are likely to go for.

Chappie might be playing it a bit safe this week and not going in as hard after getting away with last weeks boxing match without missing a game.

Lock in any of these top 4 guys, Ablett for me just because he is Ablett.
- Calvin
  August 18, 2010 • 5:45 pm
  
  Cheers mate but to be honest… this still takes hours and the old method takes shitloads of hours. Here is a stat for you… 42% of people who start DT actually finish DT. So as my numbers drop off, I hate to say it, but I question the amount of time I spend doing it. When the crowds are pumping though at the start of the year till the mid of the year, the old method is in full flight. Hope you understand bro…
  - Mad__5kills
    August 19, 2010 • 10:41 am
    
    All good Calvin. Earlier is when it was most useful anyway for info on who to trade in.
    
    I dont know how people can abandon their teams so easily, 42%!!
danno
August 18, 2010 • 4:32 pm

playing my best mate this week in the prelim……. yes munkz, ur probably reading this u big cat….
great write up calvin, i think i’ll go…… goddard, no wait, gaz, oh hang on….swan

munkz u bloody wont know till fri nite my dear friend! all u need to know is im gunna belt the shit out of ur team!
- Mad__5kills
  August 19, 2010 • 10:09 am
  
  :) good post mate
jvalles69
August 18, 2010 • 4:33 pm

Name: Brent Harvey
Vs: West Coast Eagles
Why? Last time he played WC he pumped out a huge 163pt game after a dismal 18pt game! Every time he has pulled out a stinker he has backed it up the following week with a DT ton. Also rumours that the underdone Masten will go with Harvey for the run with role. Adam Selwood tagged him last time for that 163 too. Kangas are also pushing for finals, and Harvey is a captain that won’t give up.
Why Not? Has a past average of 77pts against the Eagles which is shite. Could get a tag that works this time as Ziebel and Anthony are out.
Final Thought – Would take a phat sack to put the C on Harvey this week, but could be the difference in winning your semi. Personally i think he will explode, but not sure how phat my sack is!
Predicted Score – 158
johnny33
August 18, 2010 • 4:34 pm

is it worth taking a punt at stanton as captain?
- Coasters
  August 19, 2010 • 10:45 am
  
  I have Stanton and I wouldn’t dream of it.
  
  All it takes is for someone to give him a bit of attention and thats it.
Birdy
August 18, 2010 • 4:37 pm

Name: HOdge
Vs: Free
Why? about time he had another ripper, 126 last time at Aurora
Why Not? hawkes are down and hodge seems down with em
Final Thought – Its a ‘roughie’ for a reason
Predicted Score – 147 or 69
Birdy
August 18, 2010 • 4:47 pm

Monty’s scores following scores of a hundred or less this year;

134
126
137
151
128
110 ( most saints were terrible)

– i see what you mean about his abiltiy to bounce back!!!
baconb
August 18, 2010 • 4:50 pm

Hi guys,
YES I KNOW THIS IS CAPTAINS before I get that comment…

I have one trade left,

scored 2291 for my best score ever.

I was hoping I could afford Reiwoldt but I’m a bit short.

Got 71k 1 trade.

Possible to trade Carrots to Gram???? worth it?

Otherwise forwards looks like I’m stuck with Brown or Betts starting for the year.
- baconb
  August 18, 2010 • 5:36 pm
  
  H
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  - Calvin
    August 18, 2010 • 5:45 pm
    
    shew, shew… off you go
  - Birdy
    August 18, 2010 • 5:50 pm
    
    do you have pav? also can you go to gilbert enright or scotland who are all at reasonbale prices,
    - baconb
      August 18, 2010 • 6:09 pm
      
      Carrot to scotland?
      
      dunno if its worth it.
      
      Is selwood and bartel really out?
olliebrown11
August 18, 2010 • 5:05 pm

Boys, I have worries.

I Have Higgins,Vince and Brown
Only 2 trades left 27k in the bank, 2 cover in the mids one up forward just depends if brown plays should i trade him or what?

Help.
- barlow4brownlow
  August 18, 2010 • 5:51 pm
  
  Gotta trade vince and higgins,
  leave brown… unless you have a muppet on the bench?
  - olliebrown11
    August 18, 2010 • 6:28 pm
    
    Yeah for who ?
    I have Bitchcock
Boak.
August 18, 2010 • 5:22 pm

Is Didak too risky?
- Birdy
  August 18, 2010 • 5:28 pm
  
  to trade in, no
  for captain, is risky but should be good
McScoundrel
August 18, 2010 • 5:24 pm

I can see Michelangelo getting some work at the dttalk headquarters at this rate. A ceiling fresco of all the guns in clouds taking imaginary grabs and dribbling rippers from the forward pocket through the pearly gates.

I’m disqualified for bowing out last week so I’m just keeping the c on Goddard. Tipping I’ll score an extra 200 points this week ahem, Robert Walls will tell you That’s Murphys Law. Thanks Robert.
- Birdy
  August 18, 2010 • 5:30 pm
  
  Ha ha nice
Patto.
August 18, 2010 • 5:55 pm

In a situation this week. I don’t have Goddard, decided to go unique with the likes of Hargrave and Scotland at the start of the year. Have stayed away from him hoping his form would drop. Not to be but all is well.

I have GAJ (as does my opponent) but he doesn’t have Swanny. He has informed he will be locking in Goddard (C). He is a honest bloke and I’m taking his word for it.

Should I take a punt (well sort of) and go Swan, if he scores 140 I’m almost home but if he fails that could cost me the game. Or GAJ, not as risky as I’ll only be getting 1x his score instead of 2x like Swan.
- baconb
  August 18, 2010 • 6:10 pm
  
  swan.
- Nails
  August 19, 2010 • 12:53 am
  
  Ugh… Not really risky..
  
  Regardless of who you put C it doesn’t really matter.
  
  If you throw Ablett (c) and Swan normally with 120 + 100 you only gain 20 points by going Ablett (c) and it’s only going to cost you 20 if you give Swan the (c) it doesn’t really factor in too much of a difference if your opponent does/doesn’t have him
enjay
August 18, 2010 • 6:13 pm

was going to go goddard, but just had a look at my opponents team. he’s got goddard too, but no swan or abblet! thinking ill go swan as a safe bet and still unique compared to his team….

or should i take the gamble and go goddard with him. jimmy bartel is the only other guy on his team id consider putting a captain on if it was my team, which should mean goddard will be his captain. if so i hope you’re wrong calvin….
eeepo
August 18, 2010 • 6:31 pm

100% S W A N ! ! !
GWillows
August 18, 2010 • 6:40 pm

I’m gonna win my final so I’m going Goddard.
Sure Swanny has been superb but unfortunately has let that last 5 week average drop quite a bit.
Slight form drop.

Also rewarding Goddard for getting the pick instead of Lake last week for Harbrow. How did i not have him!!
CJ is JC
August 18, 2010 • 6:48 pm

i want to trade scully and my best options for the amount of cash i have are gibbs and dal santo
which one
- dockerone
  August 19, 2010 • 10:51 am
  
  NDS
  - magic34
    August 19, 2010 • 11:09 am
    
    got Judd?
    - CJ is JC
      August 20, 2010 • 11:19 am
      
      got him already
      - CJ is JC
        August 20, 2010 • 11:20 am
        
        so go dal santo
        cheers boys
Bibby
August 18, 2010 • 6:49 pm

Thoughts on Pendles for Captain. Has been in red hot form lately
Reecefm
August 18, 2010 • 7:09 pm

I Decided to finally get Goddard in my dreamteam last week and he had 119 on debut !! i traded him for Gilbee he had 67 so i doubled my points pretty much.

i didnt have enough money to get him before, now i got 2 trades left 64k left over going to wait for the teams.

my captain this week will probably be swan or maybe Goddard or even ablett he seems to be Back!.

i dont know about Goodes he went crappy last week.

one final i lost by a point cause of Jamars tackled not being COUNTED ARGH Dreamteam ennoys me sometimes then again its a free service. hmm but would be nice for them to count the tackle.

anyway Swan Goddard or Ablett for me.

Good work as usual Calvo!

Roughie
i dont have Chris Judd but wish i did this week if Ling is out.
Name: Chris Judd
Vs: Geel 108 87 91 112 with 108 this year
Why? If Ling is out this time who will tag him?
Why Not? he is up and down a lot
Final Thought – if Ling is out he could have a good day out. but we saw what Geelong did to bulldogs last week altho carlton smashed essendon the week before. but to be honest Bulldogs are much better then Essendon this year.
Predicted Score – 110
- Reecefm
  August 18, 2010 • 7:10 pm
  
  that isnt a skype phone number btw i forgot to put commas lol
  - CJ is JC
    August 20, 2010 • 12:46 pm
    
    so would judd be a good captain option for a ruffy
Jakey Cakes
August 18, 2010 • 7:17 pm

i thought joseph got injured last week
:P
August 18, 2010 • 7:23 pm

wheres TKOL been must of quit dreamteam because SWEET MERCIFUL JESUS isnt number one any more
Ike
August 18, 2010 • 7:50 pm

Name: Scheiderman
Vs: Tigers
Why? The bloke is in career best form, followed up his 154 vs Port with a nice 111 last week, you wanna be unique and he is ripping it up!
Why Not? While he is becoming a lot more consistant, he has a habit of “chucking up” a shocker here or there.
Final Thought – vs the Tigers team who are becoming a little weary, I’d be tempted to put the C on him, but only if I’d already been knocked out for a little bit of interest.
Predicted Score – 120
icycold99
August 18, 2010 • 8:24 pm

will be locking in pendelbury, averaging 120 in his last 5, could be a smokey to get me over the line
Willziac
August 18, 2010 • 9:20 pm

Tips for any handy bets this week Calvin? $$
- danno
  August 19, 2010 • 2:48 pm
  
  yeah cal, what u got money on this week?
Leroy
August 18, 2010 • 9:39 pm

FML
at the moment it looks like im going to be missing Bartel,Sandilands,Pavlich
thats without any Saints players missing against the Tigers!
and hoping no one else pulls out :(
not looking good for the week of DT so far
- buck
  August 18, 2010 • 9:44 pm
  
  where’s this bartel info coming from?
  - Leroy
    August 18, 2010 • 9:48 pm
    
    Bomber syas he has the flu and missed training this week, along with Ottens and Selwood. Thats what i heard anyway
    - buck
      August 18, 2010 • 10:03 pm
      
      Ah okay. i’ll keep that in mind. I was considering bringing him in this week. Probably best to stay away then i guess. Might go lenny hayes or someone, I’ll be keeping my ears peeled then.
  - :P
    August 18, 2010 • 9:51 pm
    
    bartel, ottensandselwood, all “Sick” with the flu
    
    http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-sport/three-key-cats-players-fall-ill-20100818-12cvn.html
    and they may need to make room for corey, ling and rooke
    
    but they should all play
    
    “Three other star Geelong players, Brad Ottens, Joel Selwood and Jimmy Bartel, have also come down with the flu, but they are not in doubt for the meeting with the Blues.”
    
    http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/100630/default.aspx
zach
August 19, 2010 • 9:24 am

hey boys big game this week.. and i need help with my trades..

3 trades… 140000 in bank andi need to upgrade maguire and grundy

option 1

maguire – scotland, grundy – duffman

2

maguire – gram/ fisher/scotland, grundy – gilbee

thanks
dockerone
August 19, 2010 • 10:55 am

Can you get Gram and Duffield?

Otherwise option 1
magic34
August 19, 2010 • 11:10 am

Calvin (or anyone else), do you know why Buddy stinks it up against freo? Who usually plays on him?
Samsa
August 19, 2010 • 11:33 am

Will be going with goddard after putting the C on him last week while having the bye. shitting myself after not picking him up earlier in the year! got him two weeks ago.. 15/100s 2/95s 88 and a 67 which was against the power where all the sainters sucked.

Goddard will be one of my first picked players for next year without a doubt just like swan and hodgey.
Chiefton
August 19, 2010 • 1:46 pm

Ok Team.

I havnt asked for advice all year but I literally cant make a decision this week.

2 Trades Left.

$130,000 in the Bank.

Goddard, Hodge, Enright, Waters, Fisher, Carrazo, Hargrave (Strjk, Crameri)

Swan, Ablett, Boyd, Montagna, Bartel, Higgins (Shuey, Hicks – MP)

Sandilands, Hille (Warnock, Trengove)

Chapman, Harvey, Didak, Pavlich, Riewoldt, Franklin, O’Keefe, (Podsiadly, Hitchcock)

OPTION 1:

Sandilands > H Macintosh
Higgins > Goodes

OPTION 2:

Sandilands > Cox
Higgins > Hayes / Pendlebury

OPTION 3:

Carrazzo > Gilbert
Higgins > Mitchell / Kane Cornes / Steve Johnson

Need some Help lads, will be appreciated
- bartman74
  August 19, 2010 • 3:15 pm
  
  Option 2 looks the goods.
- MCHammerhead
  August 19, 2010 • 3:22 pm
  
  Option 3 with Stevie J for mine
- dockerone
  August 19, 2010 • 4:28 pm
  
  Option 2 for sure – Hayes and Pendles have been killing it!
- morgs10
  August 20, 2010 • 2:22 am
  
  Option 2 Pendelbury is a jet atm
demonman
August 19, 2010 • 3:19 pm

Since when did this become ‘calvins trade table’. Captains lads and that is all!!
Leigh (aka Cousins Coke n Ice)
August 19, 2010 • 4:06 pm

Does anyone know if TKOL is alright? Did he neck himself after the eliminator or something? Been searching for his advice and cant find any!!!!!

Not ballsy enough for Goddard, my opponent (hate to admit, but in supercoach, out of DT Finals….) has swan so im looking to get the upper hand with luck with Ablett.

Great write up Vin, as always.
- Jbabs
  August 19, 2010 • 5:36 pm
  
  wat about sam mitchell for captain? averages 116 against the dockers over his past 3 games plus the hawks are at aurora this weekend.
hyperswivel
August 19, 2010 • 11:45 pm

Name: Lance “Buddwood” Franklin
Vs: Half of Fremantle.

Why? 103, 121, 75, 117, 104, 99. isn’t a bad set of figures from recent outings. Fremantle obviously throwing this game away, so who’s going to stop him? Nobody. He’s going to have a day out and the Hawks will be firing for finals.

Why Not? Unpredictable conditions at Tasmania. Could be wet. Definately windy.

Final Thought – Fremantle will pay for this strategy, and Buddy will be the debt collector.

Predicted Score – 120+
wallcob
August 20, 2010 • 4:22 pm

struggling massivley with captain choice! my captain picks have been FUCKING SHIT all year. only half my captains scoring over 100. f**king pathetic. not a reflection of calvins captains though!! my fault for not having swan/ablett/goddard. anyway, this week monty looks good. but im tempted into a hodge or mitchell with freo playing there 2′s team at aurora. monty coming off a shit week (as captain , sigh) but doesnt usually put 2 bad ones in a row. mitchell or hodge could amas 40 touches but more risk i guess. thoughts!?

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