Spice up your SuperCoach Draft league with these trade proposals

SuperCoach Draft is one of the most enjoyable fantasy formats. If your team is struggling or your league needs more action, try throwing up one of these eight bold trades.

Geelong’s Patrick Dangerfield. Picture: Alan Barber

SuperCoach draft is one of the most enjoyable fantasy formats.

Having your own unique team go up against your mate’s each week in the pursuit of premiership glory is immensely satisfying.

But traditionally, this time of year can get a bit dull.

Often there is a clear leader well above the pack, one or two league members give up and prized picks that frustrate week after week.

But what if there was a way to turn your season around?

One of the best features of SuperCoach Draft is inter-league trading. It enables you to trade your underperforming premium for your mate’s in-form breakout prospect.

However, you’ve got to give something away to receive a promising player in return. No draft player is trading you superstar Nat Fyfe for Blues rookie Liam Stocker.

So who are the players with some value?

Players having a slow start to the year with known scoring potential have the greatest currency. They may have been hampered by injury or even a role change, but still provide suitors your league with some incentive — enough to suggest the trade is a win-win.

The trade may blow up in your face, but it’s worth a shot — especially if you are hunting for wins in your draft league.

Here are the leading options to put up on the trade table:

PATRICK DANGERFIELD

Average: 100.7

Let’s start from the top, as many Draft players would have taken this man with the first pick. He has averaged 130-plus across a season on multiple occasions, but this year Dangerfield has been a shadow of his former self. The superstar is currently averaging just over 100 points thanks to his injury-affected 26 against the Bombers. Now he has sprained his ankle, and is set to miss at least next week.

His form in previous years coupled with his late-season purple patch in 2018 could tempt someone in your league to part ways with one of their prime scorers.

Who to trade him for: Nat Fyfe, Josh Kelly, Jack Macrae, Travis Boak.

Trading away a No.1 draft pick is normally a no-no — except in SuperCoach Draft. Picture: Alan Barber

ISAAC HEENEY

Average: 93.2

A prized selection for many Drafters, Isaac Heeney has been well below expectations. The super Swan has hardly been training, spending most of his time forward as a result. Do we bother riding it out, or do we look to nab an in-form forward? He is still capable of averaging 100 points from here if his ankle holds up, and that possibility should attract plenty of interest.

Who for? Josh Dunkley, Mitch Robinson, Tom Hawkins, Rowan Marshall.

SAM MENEGOLA

Average: 81.6

It’s been a disappointing season so far for the Cats hard nut, who averaged 100 SuperCoach points per game the previous two seasons.

Menegola has gone under the knife and is set to be sidelined until Geelong’s bye. The trade off will have to be ‘unders’ considering his injury, but if you are desperate for on-field points, the investment should be worthwhile.

His current average doesn’t exactly scream premium, but a player in your league with a stacked forward line could be swayed — especially if he is high on the ladder.

Who for: Rory Lobb, Kane Lambert, James Worpel

JUSTIN WESTHOFF

Average: 72.7

Like Menegola, Westhoff was one of the leading forwards last season but has fallen off the SuperCoach cliff this year.

“The Hoff” looked to be on the mend after two tons on the trot, but returned another dismal score of 41 in the Showdown a fortnight ago. He was deployed in defence against the Suns, posting just 62 points.

His dual position status provides some appeal, along with the fact there is no way his season can go any worse from here … right?

Who for: Rory Lobb, Kane Lambert, James Worpel.

Kane Lambert is a reliable SuperCoach scorer. Picture: Michael Klein

Lachie Hunter could be a handy addition to your midfield.

DAYNE BEAMS

Average: 87

Beams is definitely worth floating in your draft’s group inbox as he has more currency than his form suggests. While he has averaged just 86.5 SuperCoach points per game, there is some potential upside for suitors after Taylor Adams’ injury. This should see Beams receive more time in the guts, and there is no doubt he is capable of averaging more than 100 points for the rest of the year.

Who for: Tom Rockliff, Jacob Hopper, Lachie Hunter.

TOM LIBERATORE

Average: 92.7

He looked to be one of the steals of the draft a month ago, but now Liberatore owners are considering whether to field him. His three-round average of 68.7 is dreadful reading, with magnet man Luke Beveridge splitting his time between midfield and forward.

Liberatore needs to play in a pure midfield role to score well, so it is time to cut your losses while his average is still solid. A young emerging midfielder or a fallen premium might get the deal done with someone in your league.

Who for: Jack Steele, Dayne Zorko, Steele Sidebottom, Jarrod Berry.

Would a league opponent part ways with in-form Lion Dayne Zorko?

ANGUS BRAYSHAW

Average: 88.6

Brayshaw was a revelation last season but hasn’t met the same heights in 2019.

In recent weeks his role change to the wing has been reflected in his scoring, posting three straight totals below 80. Like Liberatore, it’s best to see what you can get for Brayshaw now rather than later, as his value at the trade table appears only set to drop.

Who for: Jack Steele, Dayne Zorko, Steele Sidebottom, Jarrod Berry.

JEREMY HOWE

Average: 76.8

After three straight seasons averaging 90-plus, Howe has let down those who picked him. The Pies interceptor has scored just one ton in 2019, and has produced two sub-50 totals.

Like Menegola, you are definitely not going to get what you paid for via a trade, but it may be more bearable than persisting with Howe. A trade for a player with an average in the mid to high 80s would suffice.

Who for: Brandon Ellis, Jasper Pittard, Nick Haynes