Nic Naitanui will miss one week, it doesn’t sound so bad but in SuperCoach it can be season-ending

WE could argue the pros and cons all day but the bottom line is this, Nic Naitanui will miss one week. If you don’t want to cop a donut, there’s some major decisions to make in SuperCoach.

Who replaces Nic Naitanui in SuperCoach?

WE could argue the pros and cons until the cows come home but the bottom line is this, Nic Naitanui will miss one week.

If you don’t want to cop a donut, there’s some major decisions to make in SuperCoach this week.

There’s three options, take the donut, trade Nic Nat or bring in a ruck bench cash cow.

ROOKIES: EVERY SUPERCOACH CASH COW REVIEWED

ADVICE: THE PHANTOM’S SUPERCOACH TRADE CHAT

INVESTOR: TIME TO GIVE SAINT BILLINGS THE BOOT

Naitanui is currently priced at $471,000, so if you want to trade up you’re going to have to spend.

Or, thinking outside the box, sideways trade your Tony Olango or Darcy Cameron to one of two cash cows (if they’re picked).

For Nic Nat’s 54,164 owners, here’s the best options.

Nic Naitanui has been suspended for one week.

TRADING UP

BRODIE GRUNDY $613,700

Average: 123 Ownership: 10.8%

The No.2 ruckman behind Max Gawn. Grundy has been dominant this season and would form a powerful one-two punch if you’ve already got Gawn. He’s pricey, so you’ll need plenty of dosh.

CALLUM SINCLAIR $520,000

Average: 108 Ownership 2.9%

A massive surprise packet, averaging almost 110. Sinclair has been flourishing as the Swans’ sole ruckman and there’s almost no competition on the horizon. Massive POD.

STEFAN MARTIN $525,900

Average: 103 Ownership: 10.8%

A SuperCoach favourite. While Archie Smith hurt his scores last year, the inclusion of Oscar McInerney hasn’t seemed to impact his scores so far in 2018.

Stefan Martin at Lions training. Picture: Annette Dew

MID-PRICE RISKS

AARON SANDILANDS $479,600

Average: 95 Ownership: 3.7%

Coming off a 144 but you know he’s going to get a few weeks off at some stage. Has formed a quality hitout-to-advantage partnership with Nat Fyfe and Lachie Neale - which means points.

JARROD WITTS $475,400

Average: 96 Ownership: 2.4%

Was a much-loved cash cow last year. A point-of-difference this year and continues to impress. The presence of Brayden Crossley could be a bit of an issue.

SCOTT LYCETT $422,500

Average: 80 Ownership: 5.0%

A massive risk given his average but has been known to score well when rucking solo. Has a three round average of 97 but has only scored 90-plus twice this season.

CASH COWS

OSCAR McINERNEY $123,900

Scores: 54, 65

No guarantee to play this week against the faster, smaller Bulldogs. Watch teams.

BRAYDEN CROSSLEY $117,300

Scores: 65

Has only played the one game but desperate times ... The Suns’ new cult hero impressed on debut against the Bulldogs.

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