SuperCoach Round 6 rage trades: Jack Darling, Nic Newman, Robbie Gray lead list of players to cut

It was a SuperCoach round that had many players pulling their hair out, which means it’s time for the one thing that will make us all feel better. Fire up the trade machine. It is time to RAGE!

Jack Darling is not scoring well. Picture: AAP Images

It was a SuperCoach round that had many players pulling their hair out.

Everything from injured premiums to late withdrawals made it difficult to carve out a big score.

We are back to a four-day break until the next game, which will give SuperCoaches a bit more breathing space and greater time to mull over trades.

BAROMETER: SEE EVERY CLUB’S INJURY LIST

SUPERCOACH: WHO DOMINATED IN ROUND 6?

An out-of-form Eagle is top of the Rage Trades list, a defender appears back to his brilliant best and a star Giant should be at the top of your watchlist.

BOOT HIM

JACK DARLING (FWD)

The enigmatic forward is making Noah Balta look like a SuperCoach premium at the minute. An average of 15.5 SuperCoach points over the past fortnight is horrid reading for owners. While you could argue he can only go up from here, he is a SuperCoach headache you are better not having.

It’s been a tough few weeks for Jack Darling. Picture: Getty Images

NIC NEWMAN (DEF)

A leg injury in the final quarter saw Nic Newman fail to return to the field, finishing with just 58 SuperCoach points. After just one ton in the opening six rounds, it is time to look elsewhere — even if he gets up for this week.

ROBBIE GRAY (FWD/MID)

Gray is going in for surgery and is set to miss the next month of footy. No player is worth holding onto for more than three weeks, and Gray’s form isn’t exactly strong.

JACK VINEY (MID)

The news that Jack Viney is going in for shoulder surgery added insult to injury for those who have stuck with the Dees tough nut. Bump him out of your side like Sydney Stack did on Thursday night.

DAYNE ZORKO (MID)

No Touk Miller hard tag and Zorko still produced another poor score. It’s time to cut your losses with the former SuperCoach beast.

BUY HIM

RORY LAIRD (DEF)

The Crows defender is back after his best return of the season. At a reduced price tag he looms as an absolute bargain and a must-have SuperCoach defender.

TRAVIS BOAK (FWD/MID)

Speaking of must-haves, Boak sums that up in a nutshell. Boak is thriving without the captain duties and his price looks set to continuing soaring upwards.

BRODIE GRUNDY (RUCK)

If you don’t have him already, do everything in your power to get him. His ANZAC Day display might become the norm for his scoring.

ADAM TRELOAR (MID)

Brought up his second ton on the trot after a couple of down games. Wins a truckload of footy week in, week out and looms as a potential top eight midfielder.

BRODIE SMITH (DEF)

Three straight tons should have Brodie Smith right in your upgrade calculations. Has risen from his starting price, but is proving he may be a premium rather than a stepping stone.

Brodie Smith had been in hot form the last few weeks. Picture: Simon Cross

WATCH FOR ANOTHER WEEK

These guys aren’t buys or boots just yet but they are players that we should just keep a close eye on.

JOSH KELLY (MID)

Here is the player who every SuperCoach should have his eye on. Kelly registered his second ton for the season and is underpriced considering what he can produce. Likely to fall in price again so hold fire for now.

TOBY NANKERVIS (RUCK)

Posted his second straight score in the 50s after being dominated by Max Gawn. Has a date with young ruckman Tim English, who he should beat. If he fails to deliver again, trade.

ANGUS BRAYSHAW (MID)

More than 36,000 SuperCoach teams invested in Angus Brayshaw after a breakout season, and now there are some question marks over his scoring. Just two tons in six games doesn’t cut the mustard, but it’s not panic stations yet.

BACHAR HOULI (DEF)

In his second game back from injury, Bachar Houli played a starring role against the Blues with 32 touches and 142 SuperCoach points. It isn’t wise to jump on after just one week, but with Jayden Short on the sidelines, he sure is tempting.

Bachar Houli is one to watch in the coming weeks. Picture: Tim Carrafa

TOP SCORERS OF THE ROUND

1. Nick Vlastuin — 155

2. Gary Ablett — 148

3. Max Gawn — 145

4. Tom Hickey — 143

5. Bachar Houli/Lachie Neale — 142

CAPTAINS SCORECARD

Here we grade the players that would have been in consideration for your captain role this week. So this isn’t necessarily the highest scorers of the round, but those who are in contention for the top job.

A+: Max Gawn (145), Brodie Grundy (134), Lachie Neale (142),

A: Travis Boak (129), Rory Laird (124), Nat Fyfe (128),

B: Clayton Oliver (105), Adam Treloar (113), Tom Rockliff (100), Matt Crouch (103), Jake Lloyd (107), Stephen Coniglio (103)

C: Zach Merrett (89), Patrick Cripps (93), Patrick Dangerfield (93)

D: Rory Sloane (78), Isaac Heeney (74)

F: Lachie Whitfield (45)

ROOKIE WATCH

Rookies on the bubble:

Will Hayes ($117,300, MID) — scores of 71 and 55

Lachlan Young ($120,400, DEF) — scores of 42 and 52

Mitch Lewis ($149,000, FWD) — scores of 69 and 49

James Rowbottom ($117,300, MID) scores of 46 and 32

START HIM

The rookies we should have had on field in Round 7:

Sydney Stack (72), Liam Baker (84), Darcy Moore (79), Willem Drew (62), Connor Rozee (102, Xavier Duursma (84), Noah Answerth (69), Sam Collins (66), Matthew Parker (63), Reilly O’Brien (88),

SIT HIM

Jay Lockhart (39), Zak Butters (46), Nick Blakey (29), James Rowbottom (32), Will Hayes (55), Lachlan Young (52), Jack Petruccelle (48), Tom Atkins (47)

Originally published as SuperCoach Round 6 rage trades: Jack Darling, Nic Newman, Robbie Gray lead list of players to cut