Assembling the perfect dream team takes perseverance and constant training. It’s a hit-or-miss situation with your money on the line, but you can learn from your mistakes. If your 2013 footy tips didn’t go as expected, then start analysing your technique and learn from the errors you made. Or better yet, learn from others who have mountains to share on the subject. It’s worthwhile to join chat forums where you can pick up some hints for better footy tips practice. Don’t despair if you dropped out of contention early – your next year’s dream team will be stronger for it.
Every season is unique, but there are certain trends and pitfalls that even experienced footy tips players are likely considering right now. If your 2013 footy tips didn’t work out, it might be because you made one of these six mistakes.
Mistake #1: You Used Up Trades Too Early On
Running out of trades is part of the action, of course, and part of the fun. You aren’t a failure because you ran out, but you need to be more aware of your trading technique. There are some situations where a perfectly timed trade can save your whole team. Injuries can sideline your dream team pretty quickly, and of course they are unforeseen events. This is why holding onto a few trade options before the end of the season can help deal with injuries that occur throughout the season. But again, this is up to you how risky you want to play. If you fell victim to an injury last year, then use this information now in determining your starting team.
Mistake #2: You Didn’t Bail On Starters Fast Enough
If you’ve spent months assembling your dream team, you may not want to shake things up right away. However, there are some great bargains to be had in the opening weeks. Without destroying all of your intricately laid plans, try to snap up a few players before it’s too late. Just because you worked on your starting 25 for months before, that doesn’t mean that you can’t play with your plan a little as the season starts – especially if you spot something worth having. Be aware, though, that early trading can cost you by the end of the season if you run out of trade options.
Mistake #3: You Should Have Stuck With Starters Longer
Of course, dropping players earlier on can backfire. This applies to keepers, too. Very often we are tempted to drop a keeper early on, only to have them turn up their game later in the season. If you weren’t successful last year, was it because abandoned your keepers? Live and learn, mate. That being said, don’t be surprised if you abandon your starting 25 over the year. Finding an early cash cow and sticking with him isn’t the easiest trick to pull off, but it’s desirable. If there’s one skill you need to learn, it’s how to identify cash cows early and stick with them until their price rises. So the question is, “can you trust last year’s performance as an indicator of future success?”
Mistake #4: You Counted On 2012 To Guide You
Past performance does not guarantee future profit. Very often, a player who shone in the previous year is unable to meet current expectations. Of course, they have a high value at the start of the season, so many tipsters are trying to cash in before we see these old stars play in the new year. Start from scratch each season. Checking stats (and the right stats) is the best way to decide on your starters.
Mistake #5: You Didn’t Research Your Players Enough
Did you even watch your cash cow player play in 2012? Stats are one thing, but check them out in person. How often have they suffered an injury in the past 3-4 years? Examine their point history and (more importantly) check out their base stats. Why? Because it’s not just about points but also about how well they perform in key skills areas and in key games.
Mistake #6: You Didn’t Research The Real Stats Breakdown
Base stats are important because they indicate the quality of a player beyond simply points. If that player has simply earned points from one-off events, then this is not a reliable indicator how he will perform throughout the season. Points are great, but trusting that your player will earn you some real money is better. By staying on top of current playing habits and long time stats, you’ll become more intuitive when it comes to picking your cash cows.
As stated before, learning from mistakes is key to achieving better results. With the 2014 season about to start, now is the best time to consult your prior techniques and plans. Now is also the best time to start recording your progress. It’s never too early to start planning ahead so you can do even better in the coming season.
