Disposals Per Minute Bench Will Be Critical in 2011
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CHAMPION/DATA/ISSUE 1 The wait is over! Hi and welcome to the first edition of the Fantasy Freako’s pre-season rave for 2011. This year promises to be like no other, with the addition of a 17th AFL side making the competition as unpredictable as ever. With bigger squad sizes, two more rounds and bye(s) thrown into the mix, it will be more about strategy than anything this year. Enjoy this week’s read and as an added bonus in 2011, you can follow me on twitter. Get exclusive AFL Dream Team information from the NAB challenge games live and post game. Also lookout for Freako’s radar where each week I will highlight which players I am keeping a close eye on. These can easily be identified by a radar symbol next to their name. Take note also, Round 1 scores have not been included due to the revised NAB Cup format. BENCH WILL BE CRITICAL IN 2011 The importance of nailing your bench this year cannot be underestimated. Unlike previous years when we only used emergencies in case of injury or a late change, in 2011 they will be active for us most weeks. The introduction of bye(s) may cause mayhem for some, but remember that there will be no head- to-head league games during the multi-team round byes in Rounds 4, 5, 6, 16 and 19. There are a plethora of bench options this year, with the Gold Coast Suns providing us with some great buys in every position. Youngster Alik Magin has been a standout so far, but he’s currently on the rookie list and unless he gets upgraded anytime soon, he won’t be eligible to play in Round 1. Nick Lower has been the pick of the bunch so far, but he too is rookie listed. Of the players that can be selected, mature-age recruit Nicholas Duigan has had an immediate impact in the Blues defence. He looks to have cemented a place in the line up for Round 1 with some solid form in his three games. He racked up a lazy 93 points last week against GWS, but we can’t read too much into that. Other player’s that have caught the eye are young Docker Viv Michie and Saints third-year player Alistair Smith. BARGAIN BUYS Player Club Pos Price Ave. $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) DISPOSALS PER MINUTE Nick Lower FRE Def $92,500 94 $984 (2) Nicholas Duigan CAR Def $92,500 93 $995 (3) When picking your premiums, you have to consider the below listed Viv Michie FRE Fwd $92,500 84 $1,101 (4) players. These guys were the most productive based on their time on ground last season, and it’s no surprise who heads the list. Dane Swan Alistair Smith STK Mid $97,600 79 $1,235 (6) ranked No.1 in the AFL for disposals per minute, with team mate Scott Tendai Mzungu FRE Fwd/Mid $97,600 77 $1,268 (7) Pendlebury not too far behind in fourth. Saints duo Lenny Hayes and Andrew Krakouer COL Fwd/Mid $139,500 74 $1,885 (42) Leigh Montagna occupied the second and third rankings. Alik Magin GCS Def $92,500 72 $1,285 (8) Below are the top-10 performers for disposals per minute in 2010. Brandon Matera GCS Fwd $97,600 72 $1,356 (11) Dion Prestia GCS Fwd/Mid $128,500 71 $1,810 (36) Player Club Pos Price DPM Disp Mins Tom Liberatore WB Mid $92,500 69 $1,341 (10) Dane Swan COL Mid $511,200 3.04 701 2130 Shaun Atley NM Mid $96,500 67 $1,440 (14) Lenny Hayes STK Mid $448,500 3.37 580 1952 Cameron Richardson NM Fwd $97,600 64 $1,525 (18) Leigh Montagna STK Mid $465,100 3.43 653 2237 Dyson Heppell ESS Def/Mid $132,500 63 $2,103 (49) Scott Pendlebury COL Mid $442,300 3.49 589 2057 Jack Darling WCE Fwd $92,500 61 $1,516 (17) Matthew Boyd WB Mid $478,200 3.49 615 2148 Ian Callinan ADE Fwd/Mid $80,400 58 $1,386 (12) Trent McKenzie GCS Mid $97,600 57 $1,712 (28) Joel Selwood GEE Mid $443,700 3.51 604 2121 Andy Otten ADE Def $142,400 57 $2,498 (74) Gary Ablett GEE Mid $494,400 3.52 659 2318 Michael Coad GCS Def $112,400 50 $2,248 (57) Michael Barlow FRE Mid $456,200 3.54 362 1281 Michael Hibberd ESS Def/Mid $92,500 49 $1,888 (43) Jobe Watson ESS Mid $394,100 3.59 572 2051 Tom Derickx RIC Ruck $92,500 20 $4,625 (257) Simon Black BL Mid $381,100 3.66 460 1684 FantasyFreako JOIN THE AFL DREAMTEAM PROSPECTUS LEAGUE (792194) WIN FOR A CHANCE TOYOTA AFL GRAND FINAL TO WIN TICKETS* $500 *For full terms & conditions go to Also available at Herald Sun FantasyFreako www.championdata.com.au shop & all good book stores! AFL Authorisation Code: GFAFL11/06 ADELAIDE CHRIS KNIGHTS IAN CALLINAN Knights is as cheap as chips this year, after averaging 66 points per game I doubt that he’ll be a Podsiadly, but at 28 years of age he fits the criteria. from his five matches in 2010. There are plenty of coaches that have If elevated onto the senior list before Round 1, Callinan could be a surprise pencilled him in for Round 1, but after his first match for the year last week selection for the Crows season opener against the Hawks. At the basement against Fremantle, you may have to think again. He suffered an injury rookie price, there is also tremendous upside to him as a Dual Position scare and finished the match on the bench. Not good news if you ask me. Player. He was lively last week against Fremantle with 58 points courtesy of Durability has been his biggest concern, playing more than 20 games only his 15 disposals and one goal. once across his career. Adelaide AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Rory Sloane Mid $263,100 1 116 116 $2,268 (58) Ricky Henderson Fwd/Def $271,000 1 102 102 $2,657 (86) Taylor Walker Fwd $259,100 1 90 90 $2,879 (101) Brodie Martin Mid $232,600 1 86 86 $2,705 (88) Matthew Jaensch Fwd $244,300 1 77 77 $3,173 (118) Jason Porplyzia Fwd $284,100 1 72 72 $3,946 (188) Patrick Dangerfield Fwd/Mid $276,900 1 71 71 $3,900 (181) Kurt Tippett Fwd/Ruck $260,500 1 67 67 $3,888 (180) Myke Cook Mid $214,600 1 64 64 $3,353 (132) Matthew Wright Mid $92,500 1 63 63 $1,468 (15) Daniel Talia Def/Fwd $97,600 1 61 61 $1,600 (21) Ian Callinan Fwd/Mid $80,400 1 58 58 $1,386 (12) Andy Otten Def $142,400 1 57 57 $2,498 (74) Luke Thompson Def $92,500 1 50 50 $1,850 (39) Brodie Smith Def $108,500 1 44 44 $2,466 (71) Phil Davis Def $211,000 1 42 42 $5,024 (287) Brad Symes Def $354,100 1 41 41 $8,637 (400) Shaun McKernan Def/Fwd $97,600 1 40 40 $2,440 (69) David Mackay Mid $267,600 1 38 38 $7,042 (377) Michael Doughty Def/Mid $310,300 1 37 37 $8,386 (396) James Sellar Ruck $129,800 1 36 36 $3,606 (151) Ivan Maric Ruck $240,300 1 35 35 $6,866 (368) Brent Reilly Mid $332,000 1 35 35 $9,486 (407) Jack Gunston Fwd $164,000 1 34 34 $4,824 (271) Richard Tambling Mid $237,300 1 18 18 $13,183 (426) Graham Johncock Def $359,100 1 16 16 $22,444 (432) Chris Knights Fwd $221,900 1 11 11 $20,173 (430) Freako Radar player - potential pick FantasyFreako @FantasyFreako - Brodie Martin is one player to consider. This kid is a ball- magnet in the making! BRISBANE LIONS CLAYE BEAMS JOSH DRUMMOND He has the Beams name but only time will tell if he’s anywhere near as good The fact that Drummond is already on the Lions injury list should be of no as his brother. He’s been elevated to the senior list this year which suggests surprise to anyone. He has been hampered by a hip injury and will miss that Voss has every intention of playing him. The Lions have plenty of at least the next three weeks, which means that he could go into Round 1 positions to fill in the midfield and at the basement price he’s a bargain. He without any match practise. That’s a recipe for disaster considering what his hasn’t set the world on fire so far this pre-season, but make sure you keep injury history is like. Despite his tempting price, avoid him and save yourself him in the back of your mind nonetheless. a trade. Brisbane Lions AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Tom Rockliff Mid $362,200 1 74 74 $4,895 (278) Jed Adcock Def $262,500 1 66 66 $3,977 (193) Mitchell Clark Ruck $313,400 1 66 66 $4,748 (270) Ashley McGrath Def $285,600 1 65 65 $4,394 (237) Daniel Rich Mid $312,800 1 57 57 $5,488 (313) Ryan Lester Def $92,500 1 56 56 $1,652 (25) Daniel Merrett Def $204,000 1 55 55 $3,709 (162) Broc McCauley Ruck $80,400 1 49 49 $1,641 (24) Todd Banfield Fwd $241,400 1 48 48 $5,029 (288) Cheynee Stiller Mid $301,300 1 48 48 $6,277 (349) Sam Sheldon Mid $183,500 1 47 47 $3,904 (182) Amon Buchanan Fwd $241,500 1 43 43 $5,616 (319) Rohan Bewick Mid $97,600 1 42 42 $2,324 (63) Andrew Raines Def $255,800 1 41 41 $6,239 (348) Bryce Retzlaff Def/Fwd $97,600 1 40 40 $2,440 (70) Jesse O'Brien Def/Fwd $145,300 1 39 39 $3,726 (165) Brent Staker Fwd/Mid $305,400 1 37 37 $8,254 (392) Jared Polec Mid $144,500 1 36 36 $4,014 (194) Claye Beams Mid $92,500 1 35 35 $2,643 (84) Joel Patfull Def $208,200 1 35 35 $5,949 (333) Matt Maguire Def $289,800 1 28 28 $10,350 (413) Tom Collier Def $201,900 1 27 27 $7,478 (384) Joshua Green Mid $92,500 1 25 25 $3,700 (159) Ryan Harwood Mid $205,600 1 24 24 $8,567 (397) James Hawksley Def $271,400 1 24 24 $11,308 (415) Mitchell Golby Def $92,500 1 20 20 $4,625 (258) Freako Radar player - potential pick FantasyFreako FantasyFreako @FantasyFreako - It looks like being a long year for the Lions.