We say goodbye to season 2022 with four cast members back for the Grand Final podcast! Marcus is joined by FBDonkey, Dunny & Faz to close out the season that has been.

We discuss our best and worst starting picks and trades, and look forward to next year in picking our first-picked and breakout players for 2023.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Best pick of the year 
• Worst pick of the year 
• Best trade of the year
• Worst trade of the year
• First pick next year 
• Break out star next year
• Best captains & vice-captains for the Grand Final

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In the penultimate round of the SuperCoach season, Marcus & FBDonkey are joined by JP - coach of team Raymagoo.  JP is fresh off taking the lead for this year's SuperCoach title and $50k prize.  He shares his highlights and key moves for the season so far, some words of wisdom and picks for 2023, and what life is like hoping to hold on to that #1 spot for two more weeks!

Marcus & FBDonkey also discuss who to replace the suspended Patrick Cripps with.  Including the best options for varying price points: Andrew Brayshaw, Darcy Parish, Rory Laird & more.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• A chat with SuperCoach leader JP - coach of team Raymagoo
• Patrick Cripps suspended, the top trade replacements options including Darcy Parish, Rory Laird, Clayton Oliver, Callum Mills, Jordan Dawson, Andrew Brayshaw, Christian Petracca, Sam Walsh, Jack Steele, Jack Macrae, Travis Boak, Touk Miller

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Is it time to cut loose Jayden Short and/or Jack Crisp?  Is Rowan Marshall worth a side-swap?  Top premium options for the remaining three rounds of the SuperCoach Finals.  Marcus & FBDonkey analyse the most popular trade candidates ahead of round 21.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Should I 'upgrade' underperforming premiums in Jayden Short and Jack Crisp?
• Is Rowan Marshall worth a side-swap?
• How to approach loopholing rookies with underperforming premiums?
• Top premiums considering run (Strength of Schedule) for the remaining three rounds of the SuperCoach Finals

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Tom Stewart returns from suspension, dealing with George Hewett missing at least another week with a bad back, and top options for coaches replacing injured backline premiums.  Marcus, Dunny & CJ analyse the most popular trade candidates ahead of round 20.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Tom Stewart returns
• George Hewett, Dan Houston, Daniel Rich & Mason Redman injured
• Best backline trade-in options outside of Tom Stewart: Nick Hind, Sam Docherty, Adam Saad, Tom Atkins, Luke Ryan, Aaron Hall, Mark Blicavs, Dayne Zorko
• Is it time to move Darcy Cameron on?
• Jai Culley on the bubble
• Is it time to welcome back Max Gawn?

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Debating the top rucks for the run home, re-ranking the top 6 forward premiums, and comparing premium upgrades across various lines.  Marcus & FBDonkey analyse the most popular trade candidates ahead of round 19.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Downgrade options: Jai Culley vs Noah Cumberland
• Ranking ruck premiums for the run home: Todd Goldstein, Sean Darcy, Rowan Marshall, Max Gawn, Jarrod Witts
• Top 6 forward predictions for the run home: Marcus Bontempelli, Josh Dunkley, Tom Liberatore, Tim English, Bailey Smith, Harry Himmelberg, Stephen Coniglio, Connor Rozee, Luke Parker
• Choosing between ruck and forward premiums
• Upgrading Patrick Cripps

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How to best navigate the injury to Clayton Oliver.  A review of the best replacements for those trading Oliver, including Rory Laird.  Is this the week to bring in a bench floating premium to cover outs?  Marcus, Dunny & CJ analyse the most popular trade candidates ahead of round 18.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Clayton Oliver's thumb injury - trade and cover considerations
• Best premium replacements for those trading Clayton Oliver
• Bringing in an extra floating premium (DPP) to cover short term injuries?
• Is Patrick Dangerfield worth considering after his extended rest
• How much does your VC need to score to be locked in?

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How to best navigate the injury to Aaron Hall.  A review of the best value and cheap backline options, including Lachie Whitfield and Steven May.  Marcus & FBDonkey analyse the most popular trade in and trade out candidates ahead of round 17.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Aaron Hall Injured: 1-2 week prognosis
• Top options: James Sicily, Jack Sinclair, Jordan Dawson, Sam Docherty
• Premium options: Bailey Dale, Jack Crisp, Mark Blicavs
• Value options: Luke Ryan, Lachie Whitfield, Isaac Cumming, Jordan Ridley, Jake Lloyd
• Cheap options: Luke McDonald, Steven May
• Rookies: James Tunstill, Jase Burgoyne

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How to best navigate the suspension to Tom Stewart.  Who will top score in the backline on the run home?  Is Aaron Hall's upside worth rolling the dice on his injury risk?  Marcus & FBDonkey analyse the most popular trade in and trade out candidates ahead of round 16.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Tom Stewart suspended
• Top scoring replacements: James Sicily vs Jack Sinclair vs Jordan Dawson vs Sam Docherty vs Aaron Hall
• Value replacements: Lachie Whitfield vs Jake Lloyd
• Rookies: Massimo D’Ambrosio vs Rhett Bazzo

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How to best navigate injuries to Zak Butters, Braydon Preuss or both.  Can Luke Jackson achieve premium ruck scores in Gawn's absence?  For those pondering rookie downgrades: Clarke vs D'Ambrosio vs Parnell.  Marcus, FBDonkey & CJ analyse the most popular trade in and trade out candidates ahead of round 15.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• What to do with the injured Zak Butters
• What to do with the suspended Braydon Preuss
• Can Luke Jackson rack up premium numbers in Gawn's absence
• Marcus Bontempelli
• Judson Clarke vs Massimo D'Ambrosio vs Patrick Parnell

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Should I spend up for Rory Laird, Touk Miller or Darcy Parish?  Is Will Brodie a permanent keeper at F6?  Is Harry Himmelberg a viable selection?  Marcus, Faz & CJ analyse the most popular trade in candidates fresh off the round 13 bye.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Bye-Free (R13) Premiums:
  • Tom Stewart
  • Jordan Dawson
  • Touk Miller
  • Rory Laird
  • Callum Mills
  • Ben Keays
  • Jarrod Witts
  • Marcus Bontempelli
  • Tim English
  • Luke Parker
• Is Harry Himmelberg a viable step ladder or premium?
• Is Will Brodie a permanent keeper at F6?

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Where to for rookie downgrades beyond Mitch Owens & Jacob Wehr?  Should I spend up for Walsh or Parish, or save dollars with Merrett or Boak?  Marcus (@pohmarcus) & FBDonkey (@FBDonkey) analyse the most popular trade in and trade out bye-free candidates ahead of round 13.

EPISODE RUNDOWN

• Rookie Downgrade Targets:
  • Mitch Owens
  • Jacob Wehr
  • Jesse Motlop
  • Tex Wanganeen
  • Patrick Parnell
  • Sam Durdin
  • Brynn Teakle
  • Jai Culley
• Midfield Premiums:
  • Sam Walsh
  • Darcy Parish
  • Josh Kelly
  • Patrick Cripps
  • Zach Merrett
  • Travis Boak
• Backline Premiums:
  • George Hewett
  • Jack Sinclair
  • Sam Docherty
  • Jayden Short
  • Dan Houston

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