Captains are here! With eight games across five days you have plenty of options to get your VC and then the all important C in order. Check out my top-5 picks for the week ahead.
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In the meantime, here are my top-5 players for the week ahead.
CALVIN’S TOP-5 CAPTAINS
No. 1 – English v WCE
@ Marvel , SUN 1:00pmÂ
Williams gave up the most points to oppositon rucks last year and so far this year, Briggs 111 and Soldo 98 have both been solid enough, and even in the pre-season, we saw O’Brien have 118. English had 146 in round 23 last year against Williams and in his last three games at Marvel he has scored 146, 131 and 98. His ton-run will continue again, and it could be huge.
No. 2 – Gulden v RICH
@ the MCG, SUN 4:00pmÂ
Butters 117, Rozee 116 and Drew 109 all carved up the Tigers last week and I’m tipping Gulden will as well coming off 117 and 111. He scored 126 and 91 against them last year and could be absolutely huge on Sunday bringing home the bacon with a late C.
No. 3 – Bontempelli v WCE
@ Marvel , SUN 1:00pmÂ
Bont playing at Marvel with previous scores of 140, 151 and 128. We all know the Eagles give up plenty and last week Green 120 was one of six Giants to hit 100-plus. The week before that, Rozee 111 and Butter 107 had their turn. Bont scored 140 against them last year with 32 touches and 10 tackles. His scores this year have been below par, fingers crossed he gets back to beast-mode here.
ANKLE UPDATE…. if you haven’t heard, Bont hasn’t trained all week and has spent time in the rehab group for his ankle he injured in Q1 last week. He will stay in my top-5 until we get a further update on the great man who will train tomorrow. The thing is, he played out the game. Came on for the last 5mins despite the massive result. I have the feeling he will be 100% fine.
No. 4 – Gawn v PTA
@ Adel Oval, SAT 7:30pmÂ
Rucks v Soldo this year….Williams 64 and Nankervis 89. Not a great reflection but then I dug deeper. Gawn played Richmond late last year, without Grundy and without Nankervis. This meant, Gawn went against Soldo. Gawn had 131. He has started the year with 107 and 137. I like what I’m seeing.
No. 5 – Serong v ADEL
@ Optus, FRI 7:30pm AEDT
Backed up his 161 with a solid 125 last week and plays the Crows here, a team Geelong had 4×100+ against last week. Serong returns home and even had 106 on the Crows in 2023. Must be in the top-5 again this week as the #1 player in the game. Adelaide were a ‘red’ team for MIDs on the scale last year though.
Last minute thoughts…
Zach Merrett – tagged by Windhager last yearand still managed 103. Could happen again.
Rory Laird – tagged by Aish to 84 last season. Highly doubt it will happen here.
Adam Treloar – Joined the party last year against the Eagles with 143.
Rowan Marshall – Bomber rucks are tough to score against. Rowan only managed 100 last year.
ADELAIDE/PERTH SHOWS
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FINALLY… THE HATERS
I saw some comments from last week in here. The message is simple… You don’t have to be here. Don’t be negative and throw cowardly cheap shots from your keyboard. We don’t want you here… simply just fuck off and go somewhere else. Cheers, Calvin.
Everyone else… have a wicked Easter break! I really appreciate you checking this out and for your years of support! Cheers Cal
Recent Comments
on Calvin’s Captains – Rd. 20: “Im in the same position, think i might just take Sheezel” Jul 27, 16:56
on Fry’s Cash Cows – Rd. 20: “He’ll probably get some attention from Jordon/Adams/Parker, but I still think he’s an elite pick for the final five games” Jul 27, 11:45
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Cheap cowardly shots?
Well, now you must know how it feels.
This site is rite with it.
U mad bro?
You will find out soon enough. The end is nigh.
Rite with it? Bahaha… before firing off your cowardly cheap shots, actually get the phrase right you peanut!
Give someone a hug, but make sure there is consent or you’re paying the appropriate fee. Sounds like the keyboard warrior that you are would need some help in that area.
The times ahead will be tough for you, but you have brought it upon yourselves. I’m in here for the long run, until it’s goodbye to you.
English is somewhat unique atm, if he goes big with the C on him. look out.
Ok 27 percent ownership, but no one I know has him.
Lol xD
Well said Calvin! If he throws you a bone he doesn’t care how it tastes.
Isn’t like the man is trying to predict the future using math where its impossible to know all the variables.
sheezle vc???
Hey Calvin, you contribute to my decisions, not make them. Fuck the haters, the reason we love fantasy is because it’s hard!
take Serong as VC or punt on Bont?
I have the same dilemma.
Im leaning toward Serong
Bont easy game against Eagles, but he could be rested if it’s a blowout. Taking 236 and be done with it, I reckon.
Not a member- but love your work every week Cal. Give it a crack and put it out there which I (like so many others) love cross checking to see we have our Captains in line.
Great article Calvin you bloody filthy pig oink oink haha, love the work
Can you still loophole with best 18??
Yes
But if I swap Grundy for Barnett I will miss out on Grundys score correct??
No put the E on Grundy.
If Barnett is not a late in you will get your emergencies score.
Good Luck
Is there any love out there for Heeny
After so many years watching these guys you realize you have to be a loser following what they say. Especially following Calvins Captain choices. Only pics 5 Captains now. When in years before he choice top 10 LOL. To hard is it. Now half and still can’t get 5 right
Most people are here for the sense of community and not to blindly follow what other people say. After all these years, people like you keep coming back so they must be doing something right.
Ahhh…is this the same guy that was crying about Barnett’s Schlong?
Welp, I Got it wrong with bonner. But who knows if he’s a yo-yo or not.
I’d say 60 one week and 127 the next, just about qualifies for yoyo status, but that’s just me.
Bonner had 17 turnovers though, fantasy irrelevant but may mean something in selection.
Jesus, my head to head in a DTT League this week is cruising to crack the 2000 this week. Massive.
Good job to the Bushwick Bombers
There are a few teams in this league that are pushing for high 1900’s.
Good Luck
Guys please, I beg of you. Leave Calvin alone. He’s doing his best. If you think it’s so easy to crack into the top 20,000 like Calvin will come close to, then post your team name and let’s see how good you are. Gutless keyboard warriors.
Calvin’s captains is possibly my favourite segment, I struggle to pick a decent captain most weeks but got the confidence Calvin’s content triggers a good brief of knowledge for me. The three of the traders is as awesome as the front show.
Hey Kids
Leave that teacher alone.
Need to get him in here in a Friday night and just start dropping hot tips for all the scrubs having a cry.