My Top Five Rookies (<$200k) of the week:
1) J Kayler-Thompson (Mid 83k) Just played his second game and chalked up a lazy 96 to have an average of 75. I am a little concerned how he will hold his spot when Mitchel is back in, but he he keeps racking up 96’s he’ll be sure to keep his spot, he got dropped after his last game so be sure to check the teams on Friday before drafting.
2) P Davis (Fwd/Def 100k) I had Davis in my preliminary team during the pre-season, then left him off when he wasn’t picked. His game on the weekend was very good being a link man for the team coming out of defence and finished with 89, and an average 84 after 2 games. The Crows have been reluctant to play Davis since taking him high in the 2008 draft…. So I do have reservations on his ability to keep getting high scores as a young big-man, and make sure he is selected on Friday before drafting
3) N Fyfe (Fwd 94k) I didn’t see the game, and he’s only played the one game, but a score of 104 in exceptional. Keep you eye on this fella.
4) A Hams (Def 83k) Not convinved this fella will keep his spot either, but a score of 83 and average of 59 after 2 games means he is on the rise….. if you want to cash in Mcguire or Silvangi, this could be a good trade, but wait if you can.
5) B Moles (Mid 179k) has been flying under the radar to a certain extent, but had a breakout game scoring 91 in his third match bringing his average up to 66. I feel Moles could be a big money spinner going forward if he keeps his spot… he looks a likely prospect.
Tell what you think? And what Rooks your looking at trading in this week?
Here’s the raw data… so make up your own mind (I’ve left in guys who jumped over $200k this week)
| R5 SC | SC Average | Player | Pos | Price | Team |
| 55 | 75 | C Schmidt | Def | 171k | ADEL |
| 37 | 60 | W Schofield | Def | 202k | WCE |
| 59 | 59 | B Nasson | Def | 220k | RICH |
| 83 | 59 | A Hams | Def | 83k | WCE |
| 77 | 57 | B Stratton | Def | 143k | HAW |
| 47 | 54 | S White | Def | 83k | CARL |
| 89 | 84 | P Davis | Def/Fwd | 100k | ADEL |
| 19 | 19 | R Henderson | Def/Fwd | 100k | ADEL |
| 104 | 104 | N Fyfe | Fwd | 94k | FREO |
| 68 | 88 | J Podsiadly | Fwd | 176k | GEEL |
| 75 | 75 | J Grant | Fwd | 159k | WBD |
| 42 | 72 | T Rockliff | Fwd | 173k | BRIS |
| 49 | 52 | B Ried | Fwd | 177k | COLL |
| 70 | 52 | S Gumbeleton | Fwd | 202k | ESS |
| 68 | 51 | M Dea | Fwd | 94k | RICH |
| 22 | 37 | D Astbury | Fwd | 94k | RICH |
| 7 | 28 | T Taylor | Fwd | 94k | RICH |
| 96 | 75 | J Kayler-Thompson | Mid | 83k | HAW |
| 63 | 72 | K Lucas | Mid | 185k | CARL |
| 91 | 66 | B Moles | Mid | 179k | WBD |
| 60 | 60 | B Cunnington | Mid | 159k | NM |
| 48 | 58 | T Coyler | Mid | 145k | ESS |
| 69 | 58 | L Jetta | Mid | 213k | SYD |
| 76 | 56 | T Scully | Mid | 226k | MELB |
| 54 | 54 | L Stevenson | Mid | 100k | WCE |
| 31 | 50 | J Melksham | Mid | 163k | ESS |
| 47 | 48 | M Farmer | Mid/Def | 198k | RICH |
| 58 | 52 | R Warnock | Ruck | 212k | CARL |
| 49 | 49 | J Roughead | Ruck | 100k | WBD |
| 44 | 44 | M Lobbe | Ruck/Fwd | 100k | PORT |
| DNP | 8 | W Young | Def | 100k | ADEL |
| DNP | 18 | T Armstrong | Mid | 100k | ADEL |
| DNP | 42 | J Stellar | Ruck | 179k | ADEL |
| DNP | 72 | B Howlett | Mid | 83k | ESS |
| DNP | 7 | S Motlop | Fwd | 100k | GEEL |
| DNP | 43 | D Simpson | Ruck | 100k | GEEL |
| DNP | 84 | R Bail | Mid | 190k | MELB |
| DNP | 36 | J Strauss | Mid | 100k | MELB |
| DNP | 4 | J Spencer | Ruck | 187k | MELB |
| DNP | 47 | C Hitchcock | Fwd | 158k | PORT |
| DNP | 46 | D Stewart | Fwd | 94k | PORT |
| DNP | 28 | J Trengove | Ruck/Def | 117k | PORT |
| DNP | 42 | A Moore | Def/Fwd | 139k | PORT |
| DNP | 55 | M Banner | Mid | 145k | PORT |
| DNP | 14 | R Roberts | Fwd | 83k | RICH |
| DNP | 58 | L Shuey | Mid | 149k | WCE |
Me, watching Grant Birchall's scores now: 
{ 15 comments… read them below or add one }
Spotted Davis a couple of weeks ago.Traded out joel mc. for him & used the coin to replace Gumby for Goodsey.So far it has been a good move. Only worry is if Browny has a spell on the sidelines as goodes was going to be a sraight swap for him,but need to save trades.
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Thanks BS, Any thoughts on Simon White (Def, 83K, Avg 54)
Whats his job security like? I have not heard any negative comments on his first 2 games. May be a option if Davis and Hams dont dont have great job security.
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I think he a good chance if the Blues keep winnning. Walker is out with a shoulder, so that makes room for one already, but I think he mey be in trouble if the Blues start losing a few.
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With Waite and Bower both chances to return this week I’d watch for Friday night’s selections before committing to him.
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And Billy Bob.
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Your top 5 BS are lucky to see out a full season, they will be named in and out of a side more times than Johnny ” The Wad” Holmes in a cheap 70′s porno.
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Hey Paul, I can’t say I disagree, but if you looking to trade in a cash-cow to free up some cash, you need to get the cheapest regular you can….. and hope he keeps playing so he goes up in value, and be a solid emergeny… so decision is critical.
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The last thing you want to do BS is trade out one of your bench players that isn’t getting any game time, In affect you’ll be wasting two trade just to make some quick cash. A cash cow should be traded to a premium and for that to happen you should hold onto them a while longer until they break even is unachievable for that week.
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I see u didnt run the rule over Ben Cunnington just yet B.S
Do you or anyone have an opinion on this guy. Is he good enough for the roos to persevere with him?
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Fyfe looked confident and competent and had a ridiculous number of goal assists. But he’s also young and skinny and will probably struggle to get scores like that against bigger backlines than Richmond’s.
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LOL. You can’t help yourself can you, mate.
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I liked the look of Fyfe too – really good contested marks. He floated across the pack a couple of times to take a grab in front as if he’d been doing it for years. Wobbly in front of goals, but what else can you expect from a first gamer?
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Geez. You try and post a serious comment . . .
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kane lucas made me a cool 60K already and is getting ok scores of 70 (average). makes ziebell look a bit silly. dustin martins 100 on the weekend will keep him his place for a couple of weeks longer too.
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Motts do you mind running a page for incoming rookies over the coming weeks i’ve listed the top 30 in order who i think might have the most impact-
1 G.Rohan(SYD)
2 D.Roberton(FRE)
3 M.Jaensch(ADE)
4 M.Davies(CARL)
5 J.Thomas(COLL)
6 A.Christensen(GEE)
7 J.Gysberts(MELB)
8 H.Shepheard(FRE)
9 J.Butcher(PA)
10 T.Lynch(ST.K)
11 J.W.Smith(ST.K)
12 T.Dennis-Lane(SYD)
13 B.Sheppard(WCE)
14 L.Markovic(WB)
15 D.McNeil(SYD)
16 A.Cordy(WB)
17 R.Stanley(ST.K)
18 P.Contin(RICH)
19 J.Webberley(RICH)
20 D.Hughes(MELB)
21 A.Black(NM)
22 T.Duryea(HAW)
23 R.Ediriwickrama(GEE)
24 R.Healey(MELB)
25 C.Bock(ESS)
26 C.Beams(BRIS)
27 J.Gunston(ADE)
28 B.McCauley(BRIS)
29 Rhys O’Keefe(CARL)
30 J.Steven(ST.K)
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