This is going to be a long season, isn’t it?

Round 3 brought with it some slight improvement *if you can even call it that* from the boys over at Elite Dadds, who – quite controversially – are not looking that elite after all.

A 2188 rocketed me up 6012 spots to 26,934^th… Far from ideal, but nowhere near panic stations at this stage.

I luckily dodged the Cameron injury and kept faith in big uncoordinated Shrek.

I also managed to avoid the late drama with LDU, which is quite lucky because I was three quarters deep into a trial game at that stage.

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I was waiting for Jordan Ridley’s matchup with the Saints and while he couldn’t crack the ton, I’m happy with a 96. Sorry to love you and leave you though Jordan, but you might be out the door this week.

I’m desperate to use a boost but a). None of my cheapies are ripe for the picking, and b). None of my mid-pricers are really underperforming.

So, at this stage, it’s a pretty simple trade week:

Finn Callaghan -> Will Phillips *if named*

Jordan Ridley -> James Sicily

With Jy Simpkin and LDU returning, a lot depends on Will Phillips actually making the 22.

Fingers crossed.

Anyway, let’s get into the wrap!

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Western Bulldogs v Brisbane

It’s settled then… Tim English (139) is the #1 ruck in the game
Tom Liberatore (120), Adam Treloar (116), and Jack Macrae (114) dominated in the midfield
Ed Richards (111) tonned up for the second time already this season, continuing the hot form he found at the back end of last year!
Oskar Baker (95) was the man who most coaches put the faith in to cover for the injured Jarrod Hopper, and boy oh boy did he deliver!! 17 kicks, 7 marks, and a goal… HERO!
Marcus Bontempelli (89) was on fire early and looked like an excellent VC option until he was completely tagged out of the game by Jarrod Berry after half-time
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan starred with five goals straight. Legend
Liam Jones (68) might just be the worst looking footballer I’ve ever laid my eyes on, but I can’t complain if he keeps pumping out scores like this! That 5 he got in Round 1 will soon be out of his system, at which point he’ll see a huge rise in price *hopefully*
Arthur Jones (26) looked flashy on debut, but his scoring potential seems minimal
After a very underwhelming start to the season, Lachie Neale (117) rewarded those who kept the faith in him with a 31-disposal effort
Josh Dunkley (108) certainly has that dawg in him
Will Ashcroft (80) started slow but built into the game well
Darcy Wilmot (69) had a sensational last quarter that featured 7 touches and 4 marks
Conor McKenna (57) had a down week compared to his previous two, but he’s about to skyrocket in price!

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Collingwood v Richmond

He had a poor week last week, but Jordan De Goey (122) once again showed why he should deservedly be on so many people’s radars. Locked in midfield role, high TOG, absolute ball magnet, and he could’ve scored way more if he converted his three points into goals!
Just quietly, Tom Mitchell (109) is yet to drop under 109 this season…
Nick Daicos (109) was a very popular trade-in this week for many coaches (including myself). God it feels good to have him in my team
Darcy Cameron (89) was the fifth most traded in player and while he managed to score well, an MCL injury will see him miss the next 6-8 weeks
After just a 68 in Round 1, Liam Baker (143) now has a 118 and 143 in his last two
The injury to Cameron may pave the way for Toby Nankervis (124) to enter your team! He is yet to drop under 112 this year, albeit while playing against some of the easiest teams to ruck against
Tim Taranto (112) scored well again, but imagine what he could do if he improved on his 55% disposal efficiency
Given all our defender rookies still have relatively low breakevens, Tylar Young (52) probably isn’t an option

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Hawthorn v North Melbourne

Second most CBAs for the Hawks, 29 touches, 11 marks… Will Day (139) had a day out (I reckon I’ve seen about a thousand posts on twitter that have also used that same line). My gut feeling with Day is that he won’t be a top-6 defender, so I believe if you didn’t start the year with him, you’ve unfortunately already missed the boat
Back-to-back tonnes and a BOG performance… Can Dylan Moore (131) squeeze into your forward line?
A whopping 18 marks has put James Sicily (112) firmly on the radar as my upgrade of choice this week
Cam Mackenzie (89) bounced back very nicely
Tyler Brockman (89) found his way back into the team and did not disappoint! After not playing at all last year, he’s coming into 2023 at basement price which – for a player with 12 games of experience under their belt – is a gold mine. Look for him as a downgrade option in a couple weeks

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Fergus Greene (52) managed to kick two snags. You can definitely cull him when Brockman is on the bubble
With back-to-back 90+ scores, James Worpel (45) owners certainly weren’t expecting this from him. I wouldn’t be rushing to trade him out though
Certified freak, seven days a week… Harry Sheezel (120) is an absolute GUN. You’d have to think he’s polled Brownlow votes in every game so far surely?!
I traded Tom Powell (59) for Jack Ziebell (78) last week and while it earned me an extra 19 points, I was hoping for a bit more from JZ
Will Phillips (78) is on the bubble this week with a breakeven of -52! I can’t imagine his job security would be too flashy with Simpkin and LDU returning, but I think he’s one of the better trade-in options this week
Speaking of LDU, my heart goes out to those who traded him in only for calf tightness to rule him as a very, VERY late out

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GWS v Carlton

Oink oink Josh Kelly (148)! Maybe he’s a good pick after all…
Despite having 34 touches, nine clangers resulted in another slightly mediocre score from the biggest hype pick in history, Tom Green (100). Still, three tonnes to start the year is nothing to frown at
If you don’t have enough cash to get Darcy Cameron up to one of the big dogs, Matt Flynn (96) might be the next best option
#Regrets choosing not to pay up for Jack Buckley (99). Hasn’t dropped below 76 all year, has a breakeven of -40, and has already gone up $70.9k… I would normally say you’ve missed the boat, but maybe you haven’t yet if he keeps pumping out 90’s…
Stephen Coniglio (58) had quite an off day which is amazing for non-owners trying to bring him in over the next few weeks
Harry Rowsten (55) is on the bubble this week after surprisingly having 60% CBAs in both games already this season
The Finn Callaghan (37) experiment is over. It’s time for him to go
Nic Newman (132) and Adam Saad (128) have both started the year impeccably well. Particularly Saad, who hasn’t dropped below 113 yet
I would hold off on bringing in Patrick Cripps (112) just because Sam Walsh is nearing a return
Even though he collected 39 touches, 10 marks, and a goal, Sam Docherty (87) couldn’t even crack a ton. At the time of writing, he’s the fourth most traded out player… Please don’t trade him out

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St Kilda v Essendon

In the absence of Jack Steele, Brad Crouch (111) stood up superbly
27 touches, 11 marks, 3 tackles, and a goal… Mason Wood (134) has had one hell of a start to 2023
Rowan Marshall (78) got his fair share of the footy but was hurt by 57% DE
Liam Stocker (70) still hasn’t scored below 70
Anthony Caminiti (65) was the forward rookie many coaches passed up on after his measly 34 in Round 1, but it turns out he might just be the pick of the bunch. A $51k price rise and -50 breakeven going into Round 4 will have his owners salivating
This was Jack Sinclair’s (63) worst SuperCoach score since Round 4 of the 2021 season… He’ll be cheap soon, and I’m counting down the days until he’s in my team
Mattaes Phillipou (51) has made a decent amount of cash but I still wouldn’t trust him on field
Jordan Ridley (96) was many people’s steppingstone to Nick Daicos, but not mine!! This was the fixture I was holding him for, but now I’m not sure what to do with him. May as well HODL
Will Setterfield (82) was the most traded in player for Round 3. Luckily, Oskar Baker summoning superhuman strength meant that I could afford to hold Hopper, subsequently forcing me into reversing my Setterfield trade. While I still don’t think Setters was a bad trade-in at all, it’s clear that he won’t be in our teams as a keeper, so you might want to have a trade handy for when you inevitably have to move him on

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Port Adelaide v Adelaide

He’s had a slow start to the season thus far, but Connor Rozee (126) just showed why he was one of the most talked about forwards heading into the year
Can you call this a bounce-back? Nah, probably not. Jason Horne-Francis (84) just isn’t the pick. Look elsewhere
It’s safe to say Rory Laird’s (114) Round 1 performance was an anomaly. I couldn’t care less that he’s gone down $42k tbh
While I wholeheartedly don’t agree with the Showdown Medal voting, Jordan Dawson (114) is a defensive option that is getting increasingly harder to ignore. Why? Well, he had 62% CBAs…
Luke Pedlar (73) will miss this week through suspension. He’s got a breakeven of 13 which a score of just 36 included in that price cycle, so definitely hold; just make sure you’ve got suitable cover if you were playing him on-field

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Gold Coast v Geelong

Jarrod Witts (124) is fighting for R1, that’s for sure. What a beast
A move to the forward line has seen an 88 and 118 from Jack Lukosius (118)…
Touk Miller (109) is a lock for top 8 and I want him in ASAP
MCL injury? 180 breakeven? Tom Stewart’s (167) completed it mate
Jack Bowes (61) had an underwhelming performance compared to that of last week’s. He does have a dreamy matchup against the Hawks this week though
If Tanner Bruhn (54) is still in your team, I’m sorry, but you ain’t winning SuperCoach this year

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Melbourne v Sydney

How the hell do I get Clayton Oliver (155) in my side?!
Ok ok ok, stay calm. Brodie Grundy (143) is back. AND he plays the Eagles this week
Kade Chandler (90)… Thank you. $83k price rise with a -42 breakeven is a wonderful sight to see
ROOOOOOOOO! What a debut from Jacob van Rooyen (89)! His job security looks pretty nailed on now
Where did that come from Judd Mcvee (80)?! I don’t know why he’s in my team, but I’m glad he’s there now!
Angus Brayshaw (58) owners should jump off now
Back-to-back tonnes and more CBAs for Callum Mills (103) … Keep an eye on him
Errol Gulden (85) had just 30% CBAs which was significantly down from previous weeks. He’ll bounce back though

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Fremantle v West Coast

If Caleb Serong (146) could start doing this every week, that would be really nice
Go you good thing!! It was a brave move to hold Sean Darcy (132) after his disastrous start to the year, but he just absolutely bullied poor Bailey Williams (83) to reward his owners
Luke Ryan (105) continues to score well… Maybe I can trust him again? NO, snap out of it. But maybe he’s changed? NO. But? NO
Andrew Brayshaw (84) will be very, very cheap soon
I needed to see this from Brennan Cox (35). Turns out he’s not a potential top 6 defender. Turns out he’s not even close
Reuben Ginbey (104) is just an absolute beast
Oscar Allen (97) was on fire early, racing away to 72 at quarter time!
Noah Long (78) has been seriously impressive this season. He hasn’t dropped below 60 yet so he can definitely be trusted on-field, and he’s just shot up $61.5k with a breakeven of -38 going into Round 4
Campbell Chesser (42) will miss the next couple weeks through injury

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