SuperCoach 2017: Top scores, best trade options after Round 5

NEED another A-grade star in your SuperCoach team? With rookies ripening and prices dropping, there are some big names on the shopping list.

Dan Hannebery takes part in a training session.

IT’S never too early to grab a bargain.

After five rounds the dust is starting to settle on a volatile SuperCoach season, and we finally have some rookie cheer with big scores from the likes of Curtly Hampton and Andy Otten and some juicy options on the horizon.

SCROLL DOWN FOR THIS WEEK’S WINNING TEAM AND CHAMPION DATA’S MARKET WATCH

The name of the game is to generate cash by trading in rookies (or underperforming mid-pricers) for new cheapies as they emerge.

EXPERT TIPS: THE PHANTOM’S TRADE TARGETS

STUDS AND DUDS: TRELOAR EXPLOADS, MURPHY BOMBS

Carlton’s Zac Fisher ($117,300 mid, break-even -57) and Hawthorn’s Blake Hardwick ($134,900 fwd, break-even -49) are on the bubble this week — plus Harley Balic if he returns from injury) — and keep an eye on Aaron Black ($137,100 fwd, 101 in his first game), Ed Vickers-Willis, Aidyn Johnson and Ben McNiece this week — plus David Myers, who had 35 disposals in his comeback game in the VFL.

Pulling the trade trigger will fatten your bank account, but that doesn’t earn you any more points. So who should you spend that money on? The motto is buy low, sell high.

That means steering clear of the likes of Rory Sloane, who is now $80,000 more expensive than he was in Round 1, Luke Dahlhaus (+$60k) and Ollie Wines (+$46k).

Look for proven guns who are undervalued after a bad game or two. Here are some names to consider as potential recruits.

PATRICK DANGERFIELD $667,800 MID (-$49,100)

Average: 125, Breakeven: 180

If you took the very brave move of starting without Danger hoping for an early price drop, well played. If he scores about 120 again on Sunday he’ll be available for about $640k next week.

SCOTT PENDLEBURY $595,700 MID (-$50,000)

Average: 110, Breakeven: 187

Another one to wait one more week with another big price drop looming leading into a game against Carlton. Remember he played sore early last year and recovered to finish with a 119 average.

JOSH P KENNEDY $570,500 MID (-$46,600)

Average: 107, Breakeven: 129

JPK hasn’t done too much wrong with just two scores under 100. Plays Carlton on Saturday.

DAN HANNEBERY $540,600 MID (-$76,200)

Average: 88, Breakeven: 109

Hanners have averaged 110-plus the past two years and you can bank on similar figures by Round 23, which makes him the perfect trade target right now. First two weeks were horrible but has responded with scores of 112, 95 and 112 in the past three rounds.

ADAM TRELOAR $558,900 MID (-$46,500)

Average: 105, Breakeven: 113

Showed on Anzac Day what he can do if he tidies up his kicking, posting a huge 141. To average 115 at the end of the year, which still seems realistic, he’ll need to be around the 120 mark from now on.

ROBBIE GRAY $550,500 MID (-$37,700)

Average: 100, Breakeven: 113

His 139 on Friday night could have been more if he had kicked straight (5.4). In just 1.6 per cent of teams and plays Brisbane this week, but might be best to wait until after Port’s Round 8 bye.

HEATH SHAW $485,200 DEF (-$91,300)

Average: 86, Breakeven: 112

We’re still backing Heath to be a top six defender by the end of the season. Scored 203 against the Dogs last year and faces them again on Friday night.

KADE SIMPSON $472,800 DEF (-$105,900)

Average: 82, Breakeven: 101

If you need a premium defender that’s a great price for a proven performer. But Simmo has only posted one ton from five games this year and he’s 32 — can he get back to the top of the mountain? Michael Hibberd is still $70k cheaper.

PATRICK CRIPPS $521,700 MID (-$63,800)

Average: 89, Breakeven: 119

Clearly still not 100 per cent fit and while his numbers aren’t terrible they are way off his 2016 returns. If he drops under $500k he’s too good to ignore.

Is this the week to pounce on Dan Hannebery?

ROUND 5 STARS

154 Joel Selwood

141 Adam Treloar

139 Rory Sloane

139 Robbie Gray

139 Jeremy Cameron

WEEKLY TOP SCORES

2504 We Are Back, Russell

2466 KangaRulz, Maryanne

2461 M. Gayfer Allstars, Karl

2454 thetomboyds, Logan

2453 Godzil FC

OVERALL LEADERS

11,523 BIGBOY, nicolas

11,523 Cobra Kai, Shaun

11,452 Tyrannousaurus Tex, Kyle

11,440 Chan, Chan

11,430 inthemix, Ben

THIS WEEK’S WINNING TEAM

Team: Kangarulz

Coach: Maryanne Vella, Vic

Total: 2466

* this week’s topscoring team is ineligible for the $1000 weekly prize due to multiple entries

DEFENDERS

121 Rory Laird

78 Taylor Adams

116 Zach Tuohy

101 Andy Otten

76 Calen Marchbank

103 Curtly Hampton

70 Tom Stewart

0 Nic Newman

MIDFIELD

278 Rory Sloane (C)

120 Patrick Dangerfield

115 Clayton Oliver

126 Nat Fyfe

127 Tom Mitchell

141 Adam Treloar

100 Dayne Beams

55 Sam Powell-Pepper

28 Jarrod Pickett

0 Jake Barrett

0 Mitch Hibberd

RUCKS

101 Aaron Sandilands

91 Jarrod Witts

0 Luke Strnadica

FORWARDS

120 Luke Dahlhaus

127 Toby Nankervis

121 Jack Macrae

118 Toby Greene

80 Jack Steele

51 Will Hoskin-Elliott

0 Mitch Hannan

0 Brett Eddy

The Saints couldn’t stop Joel Selwood on Sunday. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: JOEL SELWOOD

Selwood stood up when it counted against St Kilda, recording 14 of his season-high 32 disposals in the final term. He tallied a round-high 154 SuperCoach points along the way, also recording 22 contested possessions, nine clearance, nine tackles, two score assists and one goal from 82 per cent game time.

CHAMPION DATA MARKET WATCH

Tom Mitchell

Mitchell led the Hawks to their first win of the season with game-highs of 37 disposals and 127 SuperCoach points. He did most of his work in close, recording 10 disposals and 12 contested possessions pre-clearance. On the spread he hit the target 100 per cent of the time from 10 kicks, also recording 22 uncontested possessions, two tackles and three inside-50s.

Aaron Sandilands

Sandilands played a key role in Fremantle’s come-from-behind win, recording nine of 18 hitouts-to-advantage for the match in the final term alone. He recorded 63 of his 101 points in the final quarter, finishing with 10 disposals, three tackles, three inside-50s and 55 hitouts from 84 per cent game time.

Josh P. Kennedy

With only seven disposals to his name at halftime, Kennedy lifted his output after the break to finish with 22 disposals for the match. He could only manage 91 SuperCoach points from 82 per cent game time, suffering a $13,400 price fall. Kennedy also recorded 12 contested possessions, eight clearances, two tackles and a goal.

YOUNG GUN: JY SIMPKIN

Simpkin enjoyed a $31,600 price rise after scoring 73 SuperCoach points against the Dockers, of which 39 were recorded in the final term. He finished with 12 disposals and a 100 per cent kicking efficiency, plus eight uncontested possessions, three tackles, one score assist and one goal from 71 per cent game time.