Supercoach

Hang around, Guys.

Guys, don't leave after this week. Stick around talk about Finals DT, and the $100* (will be halved if we can't get to 200 people) prize up for grabs. And, just talk footy. Also, I'm planning to having a very exciting SuperCoach competition planned for the Grand Final and there will be plenty of great prizes. Just got to talk to Walesy about that one first.

Also, an reminder if you want to help us in the off-season, leave a comment or pop me an email - braydog@live.com.au.

Thank you.

The Dogs Best Buys - No More Pavlova

Matthew Pavlich is gone, not only does he bail on us with a late withdrawal last week but he looks gone for the season. Have you got that one last trade for the Grand Final? Or did you blow them all on the quest to make it? Have you got Valenti, Tippett and Gamble as your reserves and looking deep down the barrell of a donut in Grand Final week? Or are you lucky enough to have Hansen, Rioli or Hill?

Those with trades, read on for this Pav special.

Finals DreamTeam = $100

Ok, I know this has nothing to do with SuperCoach, but I want to promote this league as much as possible. Why should I join here rather than DT Talk, BigFooty or with ya mates? I hear you asking.

Well is up to $100 worth of cash and prizes tempting. Thats right guys.

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Ok, well we haven't exactly decided on the price, or the exact value but it will be good.

http://aflfinals.virtualsports.com.au/?p=league

TooSerious league: 877579

At this stage it will be an easy 100 quid because we are lacking numbers in the league, so get on board.

GO THE 'CHO!

Might aswell continue this blog, where I have been letting ya all know how I'm going for the quest for $20,000. And, this week I have discovered something massive, I possibly have the least unique team of the lot. Meaning Richo and Marshmallow Thompson have an even bigger role than I thought. So, I created this banner to egg them along. Haha.

On to the stats, I had a massive jump on the bloke in number 1 this week. Moving from 444 points behind to just 274, which means I need 91 per week, the lowest it has ever been. I gained a little ground on the top 10, now only behind by 152 or 51 per week. I lost heaps of ground on the Geelong's number 1 coach, falling out to 271 points off the mark, needing 90 per week.

I also promise you some stats, and here they come. The player that I need to struggle most to come 1st overall will be Ablett with 75% of the top 20 teams having him, and every team in the top 10. Followed by Newman who is in 65% of the teams. Then, Milburn who is in 60%. Why couldn't they have given him 4 weeks?

Other players I need to struggle are Bradshaw (50%), Roughnut (25%) and Waite (25%) down back. NDS (35%), Hodge (35%), Hayes (25%), COON! (20%) and Corey (20%) need to find less of the ball though the middle. While up forward it is quite boring, BJ (30%) is the most selected player which I don't have. Followed by Fev and Aker (25%) then Murphy and Stevie (15%) then its all singles. 45% of sides have a 2nd ruckmen other than Simmonds, Sandi and Hille are the two most popular.

Other facts of interest 45% of teams still carry a rookie including Taylor (3), Ibbo (3), Wilkes (1), Cotchin (1) and Rioli (1). And, there is still 19 injured players in the top 22 of the first 20 sides including Shaw (7), Porpz (3), Chappy* (3), Drums (2), Goodes (2), Punda* (1) and Macca (1)

* Could play this week.

GO THE CHO.

Cha Ching.

Just a weekly segment for those that are interested how I am going on my quest to win SuperCoach. I gained 140 on the leader this week, much more than the 119 needed, which puts me 444 points away or 111 per week. I actually lost ground on the top 10, only needing 33 points per week before this round, but now has been pushed out to 183 or 46 per week and a simliar result for winning the Geelong supports group needing 180 or 45 per week.

Keep reading for some awesome stats.

Get those trades ready.

Heath Shaw and Alan Didak have both been suspended for the season, including finals. Rhyce Shaw has also been suspended for two matches for drinking. Keep your eye open for a Heath Shaw Best Buys special .

Milburn and Browne are going to fight there charges, and risk getting four weeks each. In my opinion, Browne should get off completely and Milburn maybe 1-2 weeks, but I hope he cops the 4.

But, finally, some good news, the Crows leadership group has give Johncock the all clear to play, just the matter of getting slectored now, but with Chris Knights and Jason Porplyzia gone it is very likely.

UPDATE: Milburn and his legal team has spotted a grey area in his charge, arguing that slamming Edwards head into the ground is not high contact, just body contact. Reducing his 4 game ban to just the one week. It is now expected a 'spear' tackle offence will be brought in. In other great news, shouldn't affect our SC but it was sad to see the young bloke cop four weeks for something he couldn't avoid and thats what Steven Browne argued successfully and got off his charge.   

In case you've been to the moon...

Alan Didak and Heath Shaw are both in hot water. Shaw crashed his car with a BAC of .14 and has been charged, it is now known that Alan Didak was the passenger in the car. Shaw was given the all clear to play, but cause he lied about it, they are meeting again today. Glenn Archer wants Shaw gone for four weeks and Didak traded out cause of his 'bad record'.

Fantasy coaches have been whinging about this all over the net, harden up. Why you use all ya trades to early? Most people have Shaw anyway (87% of the top 23 do), and if you have Didak well tough luck, he is given you alot better season that you were expecting. TooSerious has a rep for not whinging, don't let me down. Haha.

Other news, Milburn can take two weeks for his spear tackle, Stevie Browne can take 3 for his hit on Porpz but is expected to appeal and Farmer has been the reported for the 15th time for a week.

Ablett is all but a certain starter for this Friday night clash vs. Melbourne.

Finally, Mr. Tough Porplyzia is gone for the season (he will be back next week in other words). He has suffered some brain bruising from Steven Browne's hit.

Late Charge for $20,000?

In recent weeks I have rocketed up the SuperCoach tables after falling to 255, but two 2200+'s and now two 23000+'s in a row and I'm sitting pretty at 29th. Thanks to finally picking decent captains, and having the best forward line ever. Imagine if I didn't have Brown captain with his 24, Shaw with a 45 and BJ with his 39. And, what if I had Ablett? I'm one of the highest ranks with an Ablett-less team.

My team has been more consitent than Dan Cross, with no scores under 2000 all year and never getting over 2400. Lack of injuries have also been a blessing with Judd, Gamble, Richo, Johncock and Pavlich the only ones missing weeks for me... while Burton being the only trade due to a injury/supension, which worked out a beauty picking up Roo and Birdman getting an season ending injury. Other rippers was the downgrade of Brad Johnson for Richo just before his 177 then he has been on a roll since. But, my highest scoring player which I've had from day one is my favourite Crossy, what a legend. Disapointing trades included Stanton for Boomer before he went nuts, and Nicoski for Shaw when he was over $500k. Bloody hell.

Anyway, back to the reason why I'm doing this blog, my aim is to hit the top 10 before season's end which I'm 166 points behind or 33.2 per round from now on. Very possible. Just will need alot of luck. My 2nd aim is to win the Geelong supporters table, I'm sitting 4th and need 171 or 34.2 per round. Another big possibly, but cause they are all Cats fans they have Ablett, and I don't. C'mon Mark Thompson, we have Richmond this week, give Ablett one more week off. My 3rd aim, or dream is the overall top spot, and I would be getting odd of like 3,000,000-1 at the TAB, but it is possible. Sitting 584 away and needing atleast an extra 116.8 points per round, but we only have three differences in the middle and up forward being Judd/Ablett, Riewoldt/Stevie J and Richo/Murphy. So, lets hope Judd, Roo and 'cho rip it up, while Ablett, Stevie and Robert struggle along. Cause I would imagine that there will be no stars down back that will make or break my chances.

Ok, I know its a wild dream, but am I in with a shot?

Welcome to TooSerious SuperCoach.

Gday guys.

As most have you are aware, I'm BrayDog and you see me floating in alot of SC and DT sites around the net and I have always been interested in giving people my advice. I had one attempt at posting a SC blog on DT Talk and all those very serious DTers jumped down my throat, but then I reminded them that actually more people play SC than DT.

So, I then decided to make the move here and add something extra to the great site in TooSerious. There isn't many good SuperCoach blogs around so hopefully we get abit of interest. But, we will see how we go. Just a say a quick cheerio and let us know how your team is going.