Unfortunately for David Wojcinski, he is the bloke who will step aside for Paul Chapman in the Geelong side for Saturday’s Grand Final.
“As far as I know David is the one that could miss out but I’m not aware that anyone has been told,” football manager Neil Balme told the Geelong Advertiser.
Full sides to be announced later this arvo.
He did such a good job last week that we got him back (even if he told us not to get Montagna)! Enjoy the stats… (more…)
If you missed this a couple of days ago in the comments of one of our posts, then you really need to check this out! Aaron has some some “Calvin’s Captains” type research and looked at some of the players people are thinking about picking up this week. Click more for his list. (more…)
Now there are many backmen who could be considered in an upgrade here. Andy Mackie and obviously Heath Shaw are great picks, and as we all have used up 90% of our trades in the backline, I’m sure you have had some of these guys at some stage. But around the DT talk gang, I have heard these names mentioned, so I thought I throw them out there to see what people reckon. Who would you get if you had the choice between…
Sam Fisher- the dearest out of this group at $355,100. Being playing well averaging 88 in his last 5 to go with a season average of 83.8. He enjoys chipping around that backline with his mate Goddard. He has 21k coaches and is a consistent non-injured possibility.
Joel Bowden- Has scored some great huge scores of late with a 180 followed by a nice 117, Joel is back to his usual tricks. After being dropped at the start of the year he has played the last 7 games and has averaged 87.1 this year. Is Joel back?
Brent Guerra - He has been on fire… despite his hammy injury he has averaged 99 in his last 5 this year and is owned by a very little 4,500 coaches. He is worth a very nice $325,000. The Goo is gooing off - Any takers?
Brendan Goddard- After injuring his knee last year, Goddard is back to where he left off. He only averages 81 this year but has averaged 8pts better a game in his last 5 (that’s 89 for those who can’t add). Will he get your vote?
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Ok here is the first match-up to discuss. Lets say you already have the ‘big’ ruckman in your team - Dean Cox, but you are looking at up grading your ‘other’ ruckman to a better one. Who would you choose?
Jeff White - was dropped last week and is the dearest of the 3 rucks here at $360,600. He averages 92.08 this year and averages 86.2 in his last 5 games this year. He scores 90+ 62% for the time and only 8,792 coaches have him - would you?
David Hille - priced at $345,600. Hille has been cruising nicely in his last few games for the Bombers. In his last 5 games he has averaged 102, with 124 and 133 in his last 2. He only averages 87.31 for the season but for obvious reasons in well and truely in this conversation.
Aaron Sandilands - Big Sandy is valued at $341,500… $19,100 less than White. He is averaging 87.08 this year and has averaged 83 in his last 5. 38% of the time he will score you a solid 90+. So does this big unit get your selection?
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Its time to upgrade your mids. For the sake of it, lets just rule Ablett out so this argument is fair. Picture this: it’s getting close to finals and you wanna get rid of Nathan Jones, you have put up with him all year and now it’s time to see one of these boys in your line, which one of these potential captains will you choose?
Joel Corey - Priced at a nice $380,600 and averages 103.15 this year. Joel already has a huge 40, 808 coaches who look at him to captain the side each week. He averages more than 10 less than his season average in the last 5 games he has played this year (92). He will score you 100+ 62% of the time but does have 2 low scores of 71 on his record. Any takers?
Scottie Thompson- Worth a lot now is old Scottie, $464,400. $83,800 more than Joel Corey in fact. But you get what you pay for. He averages 106.15 this year with an impressive Ablett like average of 124 in his last 5 this year. Only 12,475 coaches have him and has posted huge scores of 141, 137 and 153 this year. Do you think he’s worth the coin, or would you pay less for maybe the same quality?
Jimmy Bartel- Brownlow Bartel is priced nearly $7k more than Corey at $387,700. He is averaging 103 this year and 96 in his last 5 in 2008. His lowest score for the season is not bad at 73 and he’ll knock you up 100+ 54% of the time. Jimmy is owned by 41,442 coaches already - does he get your vote?
Dane Swan- priced at a healthy $436,900, Dane averages 106.31 this year to rank him as the 2nd best player, behind the great Ablett. His form has been great, averaging 114 in last last 5 games. Swan is coached by 19,718 coaches and he’ll score you 100+ just over half the time. Interested?
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Ok… I’ve had quite a few beers this arvo after work (yes, a dodgy time to be looking at DT and making trades when you’re half charged) and have just looked at the teams for this week… and also looked at some news and stuff. You know, the regular stuff you do! There has been more outs of our teams than ever before… more trades needing to be done - what the hell is an upgrade?! All it is is patching up our bloody sides!
So anyway… I get home to see that Jeff White has been f*cking dropped! Why?! Seriously?! Shit! And now I’ve heard from Channel Ten news that a regular walk up 100 point getting midfielder, Kane Cornes, will stay with his wife who has just popped out a nugget! What the hell!?! the DT gods are having a massive laugh at us this week and I’m not haaarrrppppyyyy! What the hell can you do?
If you don’t have problems this week, you have been kissed on the dick by the good luck DT fairy! F*ck me! Not cool… not fair… bring on DT 2009!
Alrighty… if you hear any more f*ckedness… then post it here in the comments!!
There are alot of coaches with fingers firmly crossed that the likes of Jake King come back from injury this week to fill some dirty backline 0’s. This news is giving me a reason to live as im hanging out for any good backline news. Captain Kane Johnson (who cares), Daniel Jackson (does he play football?), Will Thursfield (what tha?) and JAKE KING (yay) could all be available for selection as they recover from their injuries.
Great news for Stiller and Henderson owners as they come into the side, replacing Sherman (unforseen back injury overnight) and Travis Johnstone (didn’t recover from hamstring injury).
http://afl.com.au/News/NewsArticle/tabid/208/Default.aspx?newsId=61866
UPDATE: Some great news for J.Selwood and Stokes owners.
“The Cats gained some good news on the injury front with Joel Selwood and Mathew Stokes both passing fitness tests before catching a later flight to Perth to join their teammates.”
St Kilda ball magnet, Nick Dal Santo looks likely to be dropped for tomorrow’s game against Fremantle. 20,370 DT coaches have him in their side and have been happy with him, since round 7, scoring 104, 116, 75, 121, 101 before his pathetic 47 last week. At $369,900, he has done his job according to his value and averaged 85 points per game.
While on the Saints selection news… ruckman Ben McEvoy ($91,500) will debut tomorrow night. If you’re desperate, get him in, but don’t expect him to be around for long.
Don’t forget, all of the teams will be posted on DT Talk later this evening!
DT TALK 2008 - Grand Final Special
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