CHAMPION/DATA/ISSUE 3

Hi and welcome to the third edition of the Fantasy Freako’s pre-season rave. With only one more week of NAB Cup games to come, there are still plenty of unknowns as we look at finalising our squads, with the biggest of those the rookies. Injuries hit hard last week, with both and going down, while there were several others that didn’t even get a game, such as Sam Darley and Steven Morris. With squad sizes reduced back to the conventional 22 this week, it’s vital that you monitor the final teams, as this gives us the clearest indication of who will be in the mix for a Round 1 start.

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As was outlined in the ‘2012 AFL Prospectus’, the mid-priced strategy was on the way out, and the guns-rookies approach was now the way to go. In saying that though, there will always be room for a mid-pricer, especially if you pick the right player. This year there is a decent group to choose from, with the likes of Hamish McIntosh, and all players that have been spoken about glowingly this pre-season.

Of that trio, Chris Masten looks to be the one to jump on early after his scintillating early season form. A perennial underachiever, this looks to be his year. He ranks second in the competition for DT points scored across the pre-season behind , scoring 89 and 96 in his two full outings. He finished with 19 disposals against the Saints in his most recent match, but he scored almost half of his points from tackles alone, applying 10.

Below I have identified a group of mid-pricers that should be considered for your starting squad, with the likes of John McCarthy and presenting great value at their second AFL club.

MID-PRICED OPTIONS PLAYER MANAGEMENT DT Pts. Per % Game Player Club Position Price 100 min Time The term ‘player management’ was one fantasy coaches heard far too often last season. Chris Scott and Geelong led that charge, with the Cats the only ADEL Fwd/Mid $349,800 110 76 side in the AFL not to have anyone play in all 22 H&A matches. Sadly from a Ryan Hargrave WB Def $232,700 109 93 fantasy perspective this was seen as a masterstroke by the rookie coach, and several other coaches have since signalled their intentions to do likewise. Chris Masten WCE Mid $278,500 108 81 has already got on the front foot and declared that Carlton was John McCarthy PORT Mid $251,000 103 60 likely to rest its stars also, with and two prime Hayden Ballantyne FREM Fwd $356,700 95 81 candidates to miss games. Several other big names, headed by and are also expected to be rested during the year. Below I Hamish McIntosh NM Ruck $273,500 88 68 have identified which players with fantasy relevance could be rested this season based on comments already made by key figures. Mitchell Golby BRIS Def $265,200 88 81 POSSIBLY RESTED? GEE Def $270,100 84 65 Club Players Ivan Maric RICH Ruck $262,700 83 81 Carlton C. Judd, M. Murphy, B. Gibbs WB Def $255,200 75 61 Fremantle A. Sandilands MELB Fwd $248,000 73 67 Geelong Cats J. Bartel, C. Enright, P. Chapman, J. Selwood WCE Fwd $227,500 67 89 Greater Western Sydney D. Brogan, L. Power, J. McDonald MELB Def $288,000 66 88 Hawthorn L. Franklin, L. Hodge, C. Rioli, S. Mitchell Ben Jacobs PORT Def $297,200 66 68 St Kilda N. Riewoldt, S. Fisher, L. Montagna, L. Hayes RICH Def $274,100 65 66 D. Cox

JASON PORPLYzIA

Porplyzia is making it very difficult not to pick him. I put a line through van Berlo finished last season off in blazing fashion, and he looks to him a few weeks ago, but he’s doing his best to force his way back have taken that form into 2012. From Round 19 onwards last year only into my side. He starred last week against the Magpies with four goals scored more DT points in the league, averaging 122 points straight and 84 DT points, finishing with 13 disposals, six marks and per game. He’s definitely a unique option for your midfield if you are three tackles. If he has another solid hitout against West Coast, I’ll have looking to be a little different. no choice but to reinstate him.

Adelaide AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Patrick Dangerfield Fwd/Mid $349,800 110 26 127 86 $3,191 (195) Fwd/Mid $98,700 105 22 58 44 $939 (7) Mid $429,500 100 51 78 93 $4,276 (336) Brad Symes Mid $341,300 99 11 79 $3,451 (222) Ruck $434,200 97 48 76 $4,482 (361) Richard Douglas Mid $378,300 96 41 54 $3,942 (277) Fwd $202,500 94 53 84 $2,143 (112) Tom T. Lynch Fwd $243,400 94 34 70 70 $2,588 (150) Nathan van Berlo Mid $462,700 92 60 95 $5,045 (435) Mid $400,100 92 46 79 58 $4,373 (346) Def $174,100 91 0 39 $1,920 (90) Def $261,800 86 33 42 64 $3,032 (181) Ian Callinan Fwd $217,000 85 25 71 51 $2,539 (144) Shaun McKernan Def/Fwd $229,400 82 6 85 56 $2,793 (160) Fwd/Mid $375,300 81 44 30 $4,615 (384) Tim McIntyre Fwd/Mid $85,800 76 31 22 $1,133 (20) Scott Thompson Mid $538,500 74 55 47 $7,233 (587) David Mackay Mid $307,300 69 24 48 $4,481 (360) Mid $385,600 67 29 84 $5,767 (507) Fwd $350,400 66 41 73 $5,348 (468) Matthew Wright Fwd/Mid $324,400 65 13 34 $4,970 (428) Matthew Jaensch Def $338,300 65 50 47 42 $5,184 (454) Ruck $104,200 61 15 50 $1,699 (61) Jared Petrenko Mid $341,300 60 39 37 43 $5,650 (496) Def $285,400 59 5 28 $4,843 (412) Fwd $266,600 57 14 62 27 $4,659 (389) Luke Thompson Def $268,000 54 11 25 23 $4,951 (424) Fwd $158,300 53 0 33 $2,974 (173) Fwd $104,200 53 14 31 $1,968 (95) Def $346,000 47 17 47 39 $7,290 (589) Def $104,200 47 24 17 36 $2,206 (115) Def $348,600 43 5 48 27 $8,061 (609) Taylor Walker Fwd $296,400 42 25 37 35 $7,059 (576) Michael Doughty Def $360,300 42 21 14 $8,647 (621) Mid $153,300 33 11 15 $4,717 (396) Def $261,100 17 14 15 6 $15,368 (645)

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FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - The Crows will play the Suns, Giants and the Power in the first five rounds. Plenty of points up for grabs there!

PEARCE HANLEY MITCHELL GOLBY

Hanley had a breakout season last year as a defender, ranking fifth at Golby has been a surprise packet for Brisbane, ranking third at the club the Lions for DT points scored, averaging 80 per match. He reached that for DT points scored behind Jack Redden and during the mark in 10 of his 22 games, which included four huge scores over 100 – NAB Cup. With a lot of coaches opting for Brian Lake or Ryan Hargrave as with a season-high 129 coming against Geelong in Round 17. He should mid-pricers in defence, he could be worth a punt if you’re after someone maintain these numbers from last season, if not exceed them. unique.

Brisbane Lions AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Mid $449,400 140 44 126 $3,199 (198) Jack Redden Mid $540,100 129 75 92 132 $4,191 (317) Tom Rockliff Mid $554,200 120 33 97 113 $4,607 (379) Def $268,600 117 56 34 31 $2,286 (126) Mid $246,100 110 55 60 $2,247 (123) Def $417,700 107 41 100 $3,910 (273) Mid $98,700 103 47 42 $954 (8) Jesse O'Brien Mid $257,600 100 41 5 74 $2,576 (147) Mid $214,700 90 47 52 80 $2,387 (137) Mitchell Golby Def $265,200 88 37 100 73 $3,031 (179) James Polkinghorne Mid $335,500 88 65 84 33 $3,834 (265) Mid $400,000 87 54 $4,593 (375) Def $396,600 82 51 87 $4,828 (407) Rohan Bewick Mid $234,100 81 51 28 $2,874 (167) Ashley McGrath Fwd $325,000 81 90 54 26 $3,996 (284) Richard Newell Def/Mid $85,800 80 35 $1,079 (14) Def $225,900 78 66 96 26 $2,884 (168) Fwd $221,400 71 36 $3,137 (191) Cheynee Stiller Def $321,500 70 44 80 54 $4,624 (385) Fwd $226,300 67 32 25 $3,375 (213) Mid $215,800 65 35 34 44 $3,323 (210) Ruck $459,100 65 36 14 70 $7,078 (577) Fwd $235,200 64 15 47 $3,680 (245) Fwd $234,100 61 67 53 47 $3,813 (260) Mid $85,800 60 21 26 $1,424 (44) Bradley Harvey Def/Mid $104,200 60 32 29 $1,742 (69) Ruck $148,200 57 10 39 63 $2,607 (153) Patrick Wearden Fwd/Mid $98,700 57 21 $1,739 (66) Daniel Merrett Def $291,800 54 48 $5,410 (473) Jonathan Brown Fwd $331,400 52 38 $6,366 (547) Fwd $293,700 52 33 21 41 $5,689 (501) Fwd $219,200 49 35 40 $4,501 (365) Joshua Green Mid $226,500 46 20 17 $4,959 (426) Mid $263,700 42 8 30 35 $6,285 (543) Bryce Retzlaff Fwd $172,700 41 22 $4,239 (327) Joel Patfull Def $185,800 38 44 28 $4,903 (418) Niall McKeever Def $200,800 31 24 43 $6,414 (551) Ruck $366,300 19 8 $19,231 (648)

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FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Simon Black just gets better with age. His 126 DT points last week against the Blues was the second-highest score for the round. CARLTON

SAM ROwE

I’m sure plenty of coaches would have started with Rowe in their side, After a career-best season in 2010, Russell found himself on the outer but after his performances so far, all would have given him the boot. last year. He played no part in Carlton’s finals campaign and managed He has been a massive disappointment so far, but being a key-position only match after Round 16 which came in the final round of the H&A player it’s no real surprise. He played a full match last week against season. In his first full match of the pre-season last week against Brisbane, finishing with a dismal seven disposals and 24 DT points. the Lions, he looked impressive across half-back, finishing with 17 disposals and 71 DT points. Worth a look if you ask me.

Carlton AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Brock McLean Mid $264,100 111 49 56 41 $2,370 (136) Mid $85,800 109 22 41 $790 (4) Def/Mid $454,800 107 72 101 $4,259 (333) Rohan Kerr Fwd $104,200 104 24 $999 (9) Fwd $359,300 97 59 53 $3,721 (249) Def/Mid $493,500 94 69 91 $5,243 (461) Marc Murphy Mid $551,300 91 42 76 $6,027 (532) Edward Curnow Mid $376,700 89 65 38 88 $4,221 (321) Mid $471,900 84 18 98 $5,614 (492) Patrick McCarthy Def $104,200 81 10 24 $1,287 (33) Mid $206,000 79 75 31 76 $2,603 (151) Ruck $260,000 78 69 42 55 $3,320 (209) Bryce Gibbs Mid $529,000 76 38 67 $7,003 (572) Fwd $339,300 75 23 66 $4,499 (364) Nicholas Duigan Def $336,600 75 64 $4,470 (358) Ruck $326,000 74 33 87 $4,401 (350) Mid $378,000 74 31 38 51 $5,103 (443) Def $363,000 70 14 53 71 $5,156 (450) Def $362,500 69 27 36 41 $5,228 (458) Fwd $356,100 66 63 $5,370 (470) Andrew Walker Fwd $376,800 63 17 $5,984 (528) Def $246,900 60 27 60 $4,115 (302) Mitchell Carter Mid $104,200 59 28 21 $1,765 (70) Jordan Russell Def $352,400 58 35 47 71 $6,035 (533) Matthew Watson Def $237,400 58 37 0 47 $4,098 (298) Fwd $98,700 58 33 $1,705 (63) Mid $98,700 57 17 0 $1,742 (67) Def $227,500 52 11 47 53 $4,366 (345) Def $136,800 52 44 36 65 $2,642 (156) Chris Judd Mid $506,800 51 41 $10,012 (635) Def $221,600 48 6 41 58 $4,664 (390) Andrew Collins Fwd $185,600 46 30 33 45 $4,039 (288) Mid $255,300 45 29 48 $5,670 (498) Mid $277,000 44 10 17 33 $6,279 (542) Fwd $104,200 37 11 40 38 $2,833 (163) Def $328,500 34 19 12 $9,537 (633) Joshua Bootsma Def $98,700 34 16 0 12 $2,926 (169) Fwd/Ruck $98,700 18 3 24 $5,593 (491) Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Carlton was kept scoreless in the third term last week by Brisbane, failing to generate a single forward 50 entry. COLLINGwOOD

STEELE SIDEBOTTOM

I expect Sidebottom to take his game to another level this year. He’s As I mentioned in the first rave of the pre-season, Cloke is the only other been a solid scorer across his career so far, averaging 80 DT points key-forward I would consider besides . He monstered his per match, but I think he’s capable of hitting the 90 mark this year. He’s opponents last season, ranking equal-first in the AFL for marks and No.1 likely to spend more time in the midfield this season and his DPP status for contested marks, while also booting the equal second-most goals makes picking him that much easier. He top scored for the Magpies last behind Buddy. Even if he does have an off day in front of goal, he’ll make week against the Crows, finishing with 21 disposals and 87 points. up for that with the amount of ball he attracts. Strongly consider him.

Collingwood AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Brent Macaffer Fwd $263,400 133 16 $1,976 (96) Mid $476,500 133 82 102 $3,574 (233) Mid $509,200 121 113 99 $4,203 (318) Fwd/Mid $428,800 105 82 47 87 $4,089 (297) Def $454,000 100 90 98 $4,540 (371) Dane Swan Mid $598,300 93 58 61 66 $6,403 (550) Def $264,200 93 64 $2,848 (165) Heritier O'Brien Def $308,100 91 71 $3,385 (215) Mid $576,900 91 86 74 $6,346 (545) Seamus McNamara Ruck $104,200 84 39 13 $1,242 (27) Mid $391,300 80 40 $4,891 (416) Def $269,000 78 41 77 $3,442 (221) Paul Cribbin Def $104,200 77 20 $1,355 (36) Def $329,400 75 62 44 $4,413 (351) Tom Young Def $188,700 72 53 59 51 $2,605 (152) Alexander Fasolo Fwd $300,400 64 36 38 61 $4,673 (391) Def $338,300 61 60 48 56 $5,508 (484) Travis Cloke Fwd $473,500 61 21 64 $7,743 (599) Jamie Elliott Fwd $98,700 61 28 $1,622 (55) Mid $184,000 57 34 34 $3,247 (204) Mid $104,200 54 24 25 $1,914 (89) Peter Yagmoor Def $98,700 53 61 40 41 $1,863 (83) Fwd $207,700 52 30 70 53 $3,978 (282) John Ceglar Ruck $104,200 52 33 32 28 $2,017 (100) Def $261,600 50 35 47 $5,232 (459) Mid $85,800 48 42 32 16 $1,783 (75) Ruck $98,700 48 19 $2,078 (107) Ben Sinclair Mid $242,400 45 20 60 29 $5,404 (472) Fwd $351,900 44 20 $7,918 (606) Marty Clarke Def $141,500 44 12 55 $3,231 (203) Michael Hartley Def $85,800 43 18 37 2 $2,017 (101) Ruck $369,800 40 24 23 33 $9,291 (627) Chris Dawes Fwd $357,800 39 27 48 13 $9,189 (626) Mid $85,800 37 0 26 20 $2,294 (127) Fwd/Def $98,700 35 24 31 27 $2,817 (161) Fwd $104,200 28 20 5 $3,710 (248)

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FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - It’s not that often that the Magpies cop a 77 point belting, even if it is just the NAB Cup. Worrying signs for Bucks? ESSENDON

COURTENAY DEMPSEY

Dempsey demonstrated last week that he has fully recovered from the Prior to getting injured in Round 8 last season, Watson was the form serious knee injury that ended his 2011 campaign. He moved with plenty player of the competition, ranking No.1 for DT points scored, racking up of freedom, finishing with 17 disposals and 54 DT points and based on 65 more than his closest rival Marc Murphy. He struggled with injury for his discounted price, he’s worth monitoring this week. In his last full the remainder of the year, and based on that he’s well underpriced going season in 2010, he was a solid performer averaging a career-high 18 into 2012. Coming off a career-high average of 99 points, he’s a steal! disposals and 72 points per match.

Essendon AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Mid $98,700 130 13 $759 (3) Mid $528,300 116 107 $4,542 (372) Jobe Watson Mid $492,500 114 107 $4,327 (340) Mid $317,400 100 32 $3,174 (194) Ruck $319,600 87 45 $3,693 (247) Mid $409,700 83 62 57 $4,923 (421) Mid $344,400 81 72 53 $4,243 (328) Michael Ross Def $150,900 78 25 $1,932 (93) Mid $98,700 77 30 $1,283 (32) Fwd $365,000 76 40 66 $4,786 (403) Def $348,400 75 67 67 $4,628 (386) Fwd/Mid $393,800 74 68 37 $5,288 (463) Patrick Ryder Ruck $394,400 74 33 87 $5,357 (469) Def $239,900 73 32 $3,299 (207) Fwd $275,900 73 32 $3,794 (255) Def $311,600 67 18 82 $4,674 (392) Mid $232,500 66 46 56 $3,510 (227) Fwd $339,100 66 36 25 $5,170 (452) Cory Dell'Olio Fwd $85,800 65 45 $1,316 (34) Def $246,100 65 29 65 $3,796 (257) Mid $435,600 63 40 $6,861 (565) Fwd/Mid $246,100 62 33 $3,953 (279) Def $415,900 62 56 $6,684 (559) Def $244,800 62 33 54 $3,967 (281) Def $297,500 61 66 20 $4,912 (420) David Myers Def $340,200 58 33 51 $5,832 (513) Def $283,100 58 60 20 $4,883 (414) Ruck $409,700 54 44 19 $7,609 (598) Mid $85,800 53 16 $1,609 (54) Michael Hurley Fwd $346,000 48 47 $7,141 (582) Def/Mid $85,800 48 21 $1,798 (78) Fwd/Mid $443,200 47 16 34 $9,396 (628) Luke Davis Def $104,200 47 23 $2,220 (119) Mark McVeigh Def/Mid $313,000 47 12 43 $6,715 (562) Def $294,900 44 48 $6,758 (563) Fwd $293,200 25 11 $11,728 (640) Anthony Long Mid $98,700 24 5 $4,145 (311) Nick O'Brien Fwd $98,700 21 7 $4,653 (388) Mid $254,500 15 5 $17,306 (647) Lauchlan Dalgleish Mid $101,800 11 2 $9,162 (625)

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FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - With no David Hille last week against Sydney, Patrick Ryder reminded us just how dominant he can be as a ruckman/forward. FREMANTLE

LACHIE NEALE

Neale injured his ankle midway through the third term last week and is After playing predominantly as a midfielder last season, we may see now in serious doubt for Round 1. The club expects him to miss 2-3 Pavlich revert back to his customary role in attack this year. He was one weeks, but does that mean we jump ship and replace him? Even with of Fremantle’s best last week against the Power, finishing with 103 DT so much love for him from Ross Lyon, it’s hard to commit to someone points – the second-most of any player on the ground behind team mate who’s injured and unproven from a DT perspective. Hopefully we don’t Nathan Fyfe. He’s rarely let me down, missing only nine games across see him until at least Round 5-6. the past decade, averaging 92 points per match.

Fremantle AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Nathan Fyfe Fwd/Mid $486,600 122 34 74 111 $3,999 (285)

Matthew Pavlich Fwd/Mid $466,200 110 52 0 97 $4,224 (323)

Clancee Pearce Mid/Fwd $305,000 100 53 107 85 $3,038 (183)

Hayden Ballantyne Fwd $356,700 95 48 99 $3,737 (251)

Greg Broughton Def $416,200 94 56 102 75 $4,430 (355)

Tendai Mzungu Mid $400,000 90 46 119 62 $4,423 (352)

Stephen Hill Mid $328,300 87 59 79 64 $3,754 (253)

Paul Duffield Def $347,200 82 51 103 81 $4,255 (331)

Lachie Neale Mid $98,700 81 58 65 26 $1,212 (25)

Michael Johnson Def/Fwd $319,500 72 33 88 $4,436 (356)

Ryan Crowley Mid $282,500 69 60 61 59 $4,081 (294)

Jonathon Griffin Ruck $396,200 68 32 13 $5,811 (511)

Zac Clarke Ruck $389,200 67 10 56 43 $5,784 (509)

Peter Faulks Def $153,300 67 14 $2,300 (128)

Aaron Sandilands Ruck $469,900 67 46 0 $7,049 (574)

Jayden Pitt Def $236,200 66 28 60 20 $3,565 (232)

Adam McPhee Fwd $274,900 66 58 80 54 $4,181 (316)

Matthew de Boer Mid $310,100 65 29 62 59 $4,796 (404)

Kepler Bradley Fwd $314,300 62 74 43 $5,050 (436)

Josh Mellington Fwd $148,400 60 37 69 48 $2,477 (142)

Jack Anthony Fwd $178,100 59 22 44 61 $3,001 (175)

Lee Spurr Def $107,800 58 19 44 25 $1,874 (84)

Luke McPharlin Def $315,300 55 55 31 $5,683 (500)

Garrick Ibbotson Def $339,700 53 43 $6,399 (549)

Jay van Berlo Mid $248,600 50 20 16 27 $4,972 (429)

Nick Suban Def $272,100 49 29 57 27 $5,562 (488)

Chris Mayne Fwd $326,700 47 30 33 50 $6,910 (567)

Haiden Schloithe Fwd/Mid $85,800 39 0 14 $2,206 (116)

Zac Dawson Def $188,500 18 17 10 25 $10,730 (638)

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FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Nathan Fyfe says that he hasn’t reached peak fitness yet. Watch out when he does! GEELONG CATS

ORREN STEPHENSON

Stephenson has been far from convincing this NAB Cup, and despite Gillies was always going to be given an opportunity this year, but he’s being a mature-age player at the low price, I’m strongly considering way too defensive to be considered in DT, even at his low price. He could giving him the chop. He’s been sparingly used so far, managing only only manage seven disposals and 20 points last week against Richmond five disposals and 25 DT points from half a game last week against the despite playing 95% of the game, which says it all. Look elsewhere for a Tigers. With and Jarrad Redden in decent form, they’ve cash cow in your defence. now become the preferred ruck bench duo.

Geelong Cats AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Mid $482,200 118 25 143 $4,076 (292) Mid $540,600 115 42 87 $4,694 (394) Mid $456,900 110 107 $4,142 (310) James Kelly Mid $478,900 98 86 $4,900 (417) Steve Johnson Fwd $530,000 87 66 $6,103 (535) Harry Taylor Def $319,200 86 53 72 $3,728 (250) Taylor Hunt Def $270,100 84 50 90 23 $3,198 (197) Mid $104,200 79 36 57 67 $1,322 (35) Def $322,800 76 52 $4,221 (322) George Horlin-Smith Fwd $104,200 76 58 69 19 $1,363 (38) Mid $133,600 75 66 87 16 $1,779 (74) Def $150,400 74 31 86 21 $2,038 (103) Mitchell Duncan Mid $382,000 73 52 73 $5,256 (462) Mid $104,200 68 45 23 34 $1,543 (50) Fwd $98,700 66 4 45 $1,491 (48) Fwd $104,200 66 32 28 $1,580 (52) Tom Hawkins Fwd $303,400 63 68 54 $4,800 (405) Mitchell Brown Fwd $180,000 61 21 74 45 $2,931 (170) Fwd $184,300 61 45 57 54 $3,036 (182) Def/Fwd $104,200 58 20 0 57 $1,786 (76) Ruck $338,300 57 42 39 25 $5,904 (522) Mid $104,200 54 41 43 4 $1,942 (94) Paul Chapman Fwd/Mid $505,300 52 41 $9,736 (634) Fwd $429,300 50 18 38 $8,509 (616) Cam Eardley Mid $87,800 49 16 29 $1,776 (73) Fwd $197,900 48 26 40 $4,108 (301) Joshua Walker Fwd $104,200 48 44 31 $2,167 (114) Def $392,300 46 36 19 $8,559 (617) Fwd $363,800 46 49 $7,944 (607) Orren Stephensen Ruck $98,700 45 36 21 25 $2,215 (118) Fwd/Ruck $98,700 44 24 $2,221 (120) Allen Christensen Fwd/Mid $338,800 44 42 $7,744 (600) Fwd $98,700 43 21 $2,303 (129) Ryan Bathie Ruck $104,200 40 23 14 $2,619 (155) Tom Lonergan Def $217,600 39 21 33 $5,521 (485) Mid $222,600 36 17 $6,154 (536) Tom Gillies Def $138,500 32 19 49 20 $4,328 (341) Def $98,700 28 5 28 $3,529 (230) Def $339,000 26 25 $13,153 (642) Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Geelong finished with 127 fewer disposals, 44 fewer marks and 15 fewer inside 50s than Richmond last week in what was a dismal display.

JOSH CADDY

I know he’s only played half a game and it was against the Giants, but All eyes will be on the Gold Coast line up this week to see if Hall finally it’s hard not to get excited about Caddy. This kid will be a DT jet in no returns. After starring in the opening round of the NAB Cup, he’s time, but his starting price this season is somewhat of a deterrent. He missed the past two matches with a hamstring complaint. His fitness is collected eight disposals and 60 points in the second half last week – paramount given that he’s one of very few rookie forwards that look like the most of any Gold Coast player and the fourth-most of any player for scoring well enough to start on the ground. the half.

Gold Coast Suns AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Josh Caddy Mid $249,300 120 54 $2,078 (106) Gary Ablett Mid $554,700 111 33 108 $4,996 (432) Tom Hickey Ruck $178,100 104 55 $1,716 (64) Mid $377,300 99 48 40 91 $3,794 (256) Aaron Hall Fwd $98,700 94 74 0 $1,054 (12) Mid $313,700 81 62 57 58 $3,881 (270) Mid $417,300 81 49 96 92 $5,177 (453) Def $396,900 79 51 88 85 $5,032 (434) Liam Patrick Fwd $173,100 73 32 49 28 $2,366 (135) Fwd/Mid $332,500 72 18 70 $4,610 (380) Matthew Shaw Mid $230,500 66 11 55 48 $3,518 (228) Hayden Jolly Mid $250,000 65 14 33 31 $3,846 (266) Charlie Dixon Fwd $165,200 64 53 34 $2,582 (149) Mid $356,400 63 37 46 19 $5,626 (495) Maverick Weller Def $247,300 63 48 55 51 $3,950 (278) Mid $473,200 61 35 53 10 $7,774 (603) Zachary Smith Ruck $355,400 59 17 41 70 $5,997 (530) Def $145,600 52 11 14 54 $2,820 (162) Campbell Brown Def $268,200 49 25 44 49 $5,500 (483) Luke Russell Mid $241,500 47 24 33 26 $5,121 (445) Fwd/Mid $98,700 46 8 23 33 $2,128 (111) Alik Magin Fwd $178,100 46 3 23 $3,905 (272) Def $363,800 43 14 30 42 $8,460 (613) Jacob Gillbee Fwd $150,400 42 22 $3,623 (237) Ruck $163,200 40 30 16 34 $4,080 (293) Def $253,900 39 34 20 $6,442 (552) Andrew McQualter Fwd $213,700 39 15 0 37 $5,466 (480) Sebastian Tape Def $225,300 38 18 9 48 $5,978 (526) Josh Fraser Ruck $355,800 38 18 38 $9,467 (630) Jackson Allen Def/Mid $98,700 32 10 4 $3,102 (189) Jeremy Taylor Def $228,500 32 9 16 38 $7,254 (588) Matthew Warnock Def $256,000 30 27 16 30 $8,487 (615) Tom J. Lynch Fwd $257,200 30 29 $8,603 (620) Piers Flanagan Mid $104,200 5 2 $19,798 (649)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - From all reports Jared Brennan will be used in a roaming role in defence this year. He knows how to find the ball and could be a unique option for your side. GREATER wESTERN SYDNEY

ANTHONY MILES JAMES MCDONALD

The focus has been on for some time now, but that will I know most coaches have already McDonald pencilled into their side, surely change now that Miles has fired. He dominated last week against but I’m starting to wonder if he will provide as much value as we expect the Suns, finishing with 24 disposals, seven marks, one goal and 99 DT him to. For starters he’ll be a prime candidate for the red vest, so that points – the third-most on the ground. He was a prolific scorer in the clearly affects his money making potential. Opting to go for fellow NEAFL last season, averaging the most points of any Giants player (103 mature-ager Stephen Clifton may be the way to go, even though he per game). costs us more.

GwS Giants AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Mid $323,500 107 48 79 118 $3,011 (178) Anthony Miles Mid $104,200 100 35 35 99 $1,042 (11) Rhys Cooyou Fwd $119,800 95 35 $1,266 (29) Jonathan Giles Ruck $117,800 93 89 43 10 $1,269 (30) Mid $404,300 92 19 101 $4,380 (349) Fwd/Mid $121,200 88 33 108 $1,375 (41) Stephen Clifton Mid $121,800 87 19 45 82 $1,402 (43) Def/Fwd $143,700 87 34 39 45 $1,656 (58) Fwd $330,300 86 29 84 $3,829 (263) Mid $134,700 82 33 82 $1,652 (57) James McDonald Mid $98,700 78 38 17 36 $1,258 (28) Def $104,200 76 21 0 27 $1,368 (39) Sam Darley Def $104,200 76 36 68 $1,373 (40) Mid $175,200 74 45 75 $2,365 (134) Mid $139,200 74 17 25 86 $1,881 (85) Will Hoskin-Elliott Mid $166,200 71 58 37 $2,327 (130) Phil Davis Def $225,900 66 54 17 51 $3,407 (218) Mid $170,700 65 35 37 49 $2,610 (154) Fwd $104,200 64 21 70 $1,626 (56) Tomas Bugg Def $104,200 63 36 49 $1,667 (59) Fwd $104,200 62 31 57 39 $1,682 (60) Sam J. Reid Mid $124,900 61 31 57 $2,044 (104) Andrew Phillips Ruck $115,800 60 6 56 $1,924 (92) Sam Schulz Mid $104,200 57 27 $1,814 (79) Mid $379,400 57 26 39 $6,712 (561) Fwd/Mid $104,200 55 23 50 $1,898 (88) Luke Power Fwd/Mid $384,300 55 24 $7,046 (573) Def $104,200 54 44 45 $1,920 (91) Adam Kennedy Fwd/Mid $104,200 52 17 55 $1,997 (99) Shaun Edwards Def $104,200 47 20 37 18 $2,209 (117) Fwd $115,800 45 -3 51 62 $2,558 (145) Nathan Wilson Fwd $104,200 44 -5 41 $2,345 (132) Ruck $98,700 42 9 0 37 $2,360 (133) Def $115,800 41 32 21 55 $2,852 (166) Tim Golds Def/Mid $104,200 32 10 15 $3,293 (206) Fwd/Mid $152,700 31 16 15 $4,975 (430) Def $121,800 30 10 31 $4,100 (300) Def $104,200 24 8 $4,429 (353) Mark Whiley Def $104,200 22 16 4 $4,689 (393) Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Chad Cornes wound back the clock last week against the Suns, playing that loose role in defence. Any takers? HAwTHORN

LUkE HODGE

I would have been one of thousands of coaches that jumped off Hodge Lewis is one of several midfielders from 2011 that have been awarded last year after he lost his DPP status. He ended up having a solid year DPP status this year, making him a prime target for the forward line. He in the end, averaging 24 disposals and 94 DT points per match, only ranked seventh at the club for both disposals and DT points scored last slightly down on his 2010 average. I expect him to reproduce those season, cracking the ton in nine games, scoring 120 plus four times. numbers this year if not exceed them, so keep him on your radar. Lewis is called upon to perform a defensive job at time though, so keep this in mind before committing.

Hawthorn AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Mid $98,700 183 11 $538 (1) Sam Mitchell Mid $554,000 131 93 $4,229 (324) Fwd/Ruck $342,800 114 76 106 $2,995 (174) Thomas Schneider Fwd $104,200 114 57 $914 (6) Lance Franklin Fwd $503,000 109 106 90 $4,594 (376) Mid $467,300 103 17 76 117 $4,517 (370) Def $443,500 99 39 56 89 $4,483 (362) Def/Mid $354,700 98 31 90 $3,635 (238) Def $373,500 96 48 $3,891 (271) Fwd $377,800 93 48 106 $4,072 (291) Def $448,900 92 67 45 91 $4,887 (415) Mid $508,400 90 66 $5,623 (494) Mid $358,900 89 10 81 74 $4,046 (289) Mid $408,600 88 37 85 68 $4,645 (387) Bradley Hill Mid $98,700 87 0 45 $1,141 (21) Mid $438,400 85 48 91 $5,141 (448) Fwd $429,700 84 51 63 $5,089 (441) Mid $313,700 84 27 61 57 $3,743 (252) Mid $326,000 82 27 83 35 $3,979 (283) Mid $382,300 81 33 93 42 $4,733 (400) Jordan Lewis Fwd/Mid $441,800 80 58 73 $5,531 (486) Ruck $339,000 72 27 52 69 $4,719 (398) Fwd $319,400 71 22 70 43 $4,472 (359) Def $301,100 70 61 80 60 $4,314 (338) Def $252,900 69 63 68 $3,649 (240) Fwd $303,400 64 47 80 29 $4,726 (399) Def $397,500 63 27 42 $6,337 (544) Derick Wanganeen Mid $104,200 60 30 $1,737 (65) Michael Osborne Fwd $329,100 53 26 $6,202 (540) Def $237,400 53 46 55 $4,513 (368) Jarrad Boumann Def $104,200 52 61 44 $1,995 (98) Thomas Murphy Def $314,100 51 16 46 51 $6,199 (539) Ruck $104,200 50 22 $2,084 (108) Ruck $104,200 46 13 $2,244 (122) Def $355,600 42 38 34 $8,396 (612) Amos Frank Fwd $85,800 40 10 $2,145 (113) Mid $104,200 35 9 $3,010 (177) Broc McCauley Ruck $219,300 33 9 $6,579 (557) Def $328,700 33 28 0 $10,096 (636) Jordan Kelly Def $98,700 17 3 $5,922 (524) Def $104,200 16 8 $6,513 (554)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - The long-term injury to Max Bailey could see ex-Lion Broc McCauley get his chance. He’s been named this week so keep an eye on him.

JAMES MAGNER MITCHELL CLARk

There was genuine concern last week when Magner went off injured There’s one thing for sure, Clark will lead Melbourne for goals this early in the first quarter. As it turns out he only suffered a dislocated season. He looks to be the only player capable of taking a grab and finger, so he should be right to go in the season opener given he gets kicking a goal, but does that equate into DT selection? Clark played is promoted to the senior list. He hasn’t been named to face Port Adelaide best football as a ruckman in 2009, averaging 94 DT points per game, this week though, which could be a blow to his Round 1 chances. but sadly we won’t see him in that role at the Demons, which basically rules him out.

Melbourne AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

James Magner Mid $85,800 107 70 89 7 $801 (5) Nathan Jones Mid $424,700 93 62 68 66 $4,550 (373) Jordie McKenzie Mid $376,300 91 41 $4,130 (308) Thomas Couch Fwd/Mid $85,800 78 52 72 21 $1,095 (17) Fwd/Mid $448,600 76 18 73 54 $5,878 (518) Fwd $390,400 75 30 75 $5,205 (457) Matthew Bate Fwd $248,000 73 74 45 26 $3,421 (219) Fwd $383,900 66 22 67 $5,780 (508) Colin Garland Def $288,000 66 12 108 56 $4,336 (342) Ruck $352,200 60 35 42 48 $5,917 (523) Mid $435,300 59 38 44 $7,432 (593) Jack Fitzpatrick Ruck $186,000 58 15 31 19 $3,205 (199) Def $281,000 57 23 32 $4,956 (425) Mid $320,200 56 15 23 53 $5,700 (503) Mid $443,600 56 41 $7,898 (605) Def $329,400 55 23 $6,015 (531) Mid $377,900 54 19 12 $6,948 (570) Fwd $312,100 54 19 35 50 $5,762 (506) Def $98,700 53 19 13 32 $1,851 (82) Def $316,600 53 26 38 $5,986 (529) Fwd $308,200 53 26 29 44 $5,853 (516) Mid $361,100 51 24 29 32 $7,095 (578) Joel Macdonald Def $348,700 49 22 70 $7,050 (575) Tom McDonald Def $204,300 48 18 6 $4,256 (332) Mitchell Clark Fwd $356,100 47 35 46 $7,518 (595) Dan Nicholson Def/Mid $266,600 46 34 48 38 $5,843 (514) James Frawley Def $342,500 41 31 44 25 $8,289 (611) Def/Ruck $232,500 38 27 58 10 $6,167 (538) Troy Davis Def $104,200 34 38 35 $3,083 (187) Ruck $408,900 31 11 58 4 $13,163 (643) Fwd $359,300 31 12 28 48 $11,596 (639) Mid $195,400 28 37 19 18 $6,945 (569) Mid $228,500 5 2 $49,128 (650)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - The Demons rank in the bottom three this pre-season for average disposals, uncontested possessions, marks and goals. Worrying sings from a DT perspective. NORTH MELBOURNE

LIAM ANTHONY

Anthony looks to have taken over from Brady Rawlings in that sweeping Harvey proved last week that age was no barrier, racking up 53 DT role across half-back. This means that there will be plenty of cheap points in half a match. He started the game as the substitute and wasn’t disposals up for grabs, and as a mid-priced midfielder he’s worth having activated until the third term, finishing with 19 disposals, with 13 of a look at. He’s a proven ball-winner, ranking in the top-three at the club these coming in the third quarter alone. He has barely missed a game in disposals per minute in each of his three seasons so far. since 2005, playing in 147 out of a possible 154 games, averaging 91 points per match in that time.

Nth Melbourne AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Andrew Swallow Mid $491,500 93 55 98 30 $5,291 (464) Hamish McIntosh Ruck $273,500 88 48 104 24 $3,108 (190) Mid $287,700 87 44 27 47 $3,316 (208) Daniel Wells Mid $462,400 85 41 $5,413 (474) Brent Harvey Fwd/Mid $435,700 85 53 69 53 $5,129 (447) Fwd/Mid $416,400 84 0 74 51 $4,930 (422) Mid $384,900 82 59 64 59 $4,695 (395) Def $279,900 80 16 $3,499 (225) Fwd $323,900 80 47 31 72 $4,060 (290) Sam Wright Fwd $272,700 80 66 $3,429 (220) Mid $378,200 79 18 71 $4,802 (406) Mid $324,400 76 25 39 35 $4,260 (334) Mid $267,700 76 22 $3,529 (229) Ruck $491,600 70 18 34 78 $6,996 (571) Mid $85,800 63 29 28 5 $1,356 (37) Ben Cunnington Mid $260,000 58 44 37 43 $4,508 (367) Scott McMahon Def $335,400 58 41 54 $5,825 (512) Def/Fwd $270,900 55 30 56 $4,883 (413) Mid $236,800 52 14 18 $4,588 (374) Matt Campbell Fwd $243,000 51 25 40 37 $4,765 (402) Scott D. Thompson Def $335,500 49 20 29 72 $6,793 (564) Mid $219,300 49 17 34 19 $4,449 (357) Def $233,200 48 45 22 58 $4,832 (410) Mid $239,300 47 12 65 49 $5,052 (437) Fwd $432,700 46 43 41 $9,427 (629) Def $353,000 45 25 43 27 $7,766 (602) Cameron Delaney Def $104,200 42 24 44 $2,467 (140) Keiran Harper Fwd $248,400 42 29 19 37 $5,932 (525) Def $297,000 41 9 38 52 $7,170 (583) Lindsay Thomas Fwd $291,800 40 22 48 37 $7,227 (586) Mid $213,200 39 9 30 12 $5,435 (477) Aaron Black Fwd $150,400 26 13 14 $5,849 (515) Bradley McKenzie Mid $103,200 18 9 $5,619 (493) Def $145,800 17 8 $8,566 (618) Def $199,100 12 3 $16,592 (646)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Sam Gibson has fallen off the radar, managing a team- low 12 minutes last week against the Bulldogs. PORT ADELAIDE

JARRAD REDDEN

Even though didn’t play last week, Redden showed Gray finally took a step forward last season, playing in all 22 games and enough to keep him on my radar. On form alone, he would have to go averaging career-highs for both disposals and DT points. He started the into Round 1 as the No.1 ruckman, despite the return of year as a small forward, averaging 65 points per game between Rounds against Fremantle. If you’re someone that is going in with a rookie as 1-11, but upon a move into the midfield in Round 13 he exploded, your No.2, he would now have to be the front-runner for the starting averaging 96 points per match for the remainder of the year. Gray has to berth, overtaking Jonathan Giles. be in the mix based on those numbers.

Port Adelaide AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) John McCarthy Mid $251,000 103 18 99 64 $2,441 (139) Jarrad Redden Ruck $104,200 98 48 84 82 $1,066 (13) Robbie Gray Fwd/Mid $402,000 93 61 76 $4,343 (343) Domenic Cassisi Mid $439,100 93 16 96 $4,744 (401) Fwd $294,900 88 46 76 $3,336 (211) Mid $435,900 86 35 58 56 $5,061 (438) Paul Stewart Def $296,800 81 32 66 82 $3,677 (243) Daniel Stewart Fwd $221,400 78 53 75 37 $2,845 (164) Thomas Jonas Def $137,300 77 18 54 $1,793 (77) Mid $426,300 77 54 60 $5,572 (489) Mid $308,100 75 72 44 $4,117 (304) Def $304,200 74 26 0 77 $4,135 (309) Mid $391,100 73 47 26 33 $5,387 (471) Def $291,300 70 63 44 $4,165 (314) Steven Salopek Mid $350,800 69 19 79 16 $5,108 (444) Mid $315,300 68 41 40 55 $4,614 (383) Mid $157,200 67 46 30 51 $2,339 (131) Ben Jacobs Def $297,200 66 38 59 34 $4,515 (369) Def $339,200 66 44 79 $5,157 (451) Ben Newton Fwd $104,200 65 15 $1,598 (53) Mid $365,800 64 60 56 $5,676 (499) Def $249,800 64 35 $3,925 (274) Darren Pfeiffer Mid/Fwd $117,800 62 24 74 30 $1,887 (86) Def $257,800 62 8 45 61 $4,161 (312) Def $185,500 59 17 69 $3,149 (192) John Butcher Fwd $243,400 57 26 60 26 $4,281 (337) Mitchell Banner Mid $351,700 53 7 49 $6,594 (558) Mid $303,000 52 34 $5,793 (510) Cameron O'Shea Def $270,400 50 12 26 54 $5,437 (478) Fwd $393,700 45 32 43 $8,661 (622) Andrew Moore Def $153,300 40 16 29 $3,815 (261) Fwd $98,700 38 3 20 $2,575 (146) Brent Renouf Ruck $265,000 36 10 $7,420 (592) Fwd $104,200 35 16 14 $2,952 (171) Simon Phillips Fwd $286,300 33 11 39 8 $8,786 (623) Mid $235,800 20 0 11 $11,790 (641) Nathan Blee Def $98,700 14 5 $7,106 (579)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - I always knew that John McCarthy would be a hit at the Power. He racked up 64 DT points from only a half against the Dockers. RICHMOND

BRETT DELEDIO IvAN MARIC

Like many of us, I was expecting Deledio to play at least a half last week Richmond identified Maric as the man to lead the ruck brigade and against Geelong, but he missed out yet again. If he doesn’t get named he could very well end up being one of the recruits of the year. He this week against the Giants, he could go into Round 1 without any dominated last week against the Cats, albeit against Trent West and games under his belt. I’m sure Richmond will seek approval for him to , finishing with 15 disposals, five marks and 22 play at least one VFL game prior to Round 1, so hopefully he gets some hitouts. He won’t post massive scores regularly this year, but what he match practice. will do is provide great value for your investment.

Richmond AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Dustin Martin Fwd/Mid $442,500 125 43 58 91 $3,549 (231) Nathan Foley Mid $414,600 116 38 110 $3,586 (235) Mid $463,400 89 17 81 $5,201 (455) Mid $350,200 85 42 67 67 $4,119 (306) Def $116,700 85 34 61 80 $1,380 (42) Mid $98,700 84 18 25 $1,171 (22) Mid $307,200 84 17 80 55 $3,678 (244) Ivan Maric Ruck $262,700 83 34 39 89 $3,162 (193) Fwd $345,600 82 12 54 94 $4,212 (320) Def $415,300 82 55 31 85 $5,076 (440) Chris Newman Def $383,500 79 24 26 89 $4,828 (408) Fwd $303,900 79 33 40 85 $3,847 (267) Mid $413,100 74 16 83 $5,550 (487) Jeromey Webberley Def $110,800 73 47 71 $1,512 (49) Def $224,200 73 38 $3,068 (186) Fwd $275,200 72 65 39 72 $3,831 (264) Fwd/Mid $415,700 70 34 49 55 $5,904 (521) Fwd $280,900 68 76 57 53 $4,123 (307) Reece Conca Def $274,100 65 46 $4,231 (325) Bradley Helbig Mid $226,000 65 14 44 35 $3,499 (226) Daniel Jackson Mid $377,300 63 34 43 $5,978 (527) Def $269,300 62 42 46 64 $4,376 (348) Tyrone Vickery Fwd $323,100 58 9 28 61 $5,572 (490) Def $219,100 58 34 67 $3,796 (258) Def/Fwd $206,500 57 27 54 61 $3,650 (241) Steven Morris Def $104,200 57 21 48 $1,842 (80) Def $356,100 52 31 29 66 $6,896 (566) Tom Derickx Ruck $104,200 42 30 26 $2,475 (141) Angus Graham Ruck $368,200 39 17 $9,530 (632) Matt White Mid $293,900 37 15 36 $7,953 (608) Fwd $98,700 32 7 16 $3,047 (185) Brett O'Hanlon Fwd $98,700 30 6 3 $3,290 (205) Matthew Dea Def $201,600 29 8 19 $6,944 (568) Luke McGuane Def $226,500 17 10 14 $13,496 (644) Piva Wright Def $85,800 17 9 $5,148 (449) Steven Verrier Def $85,800 14 0 5 $6,349 (546)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - If you haven’t got in your side, bring him in immediately! ST kILDA

TOM LEDGER AHMED SAAD

Ledger has impressed this pre-season and is in the mix to play against After missing the Essendon no-show match a few weeks ago with Port Adelaide in Round 1. He was the starting sub in both his games last soreness and last week’s trip to , Saad returns to the side to season and he’ll more than likely play a similar role this year when he face Collingwood this Friday. Scott Watters has declared he was “in plays, so be wary of this. He finished with 13 disposals and 34 DT points contention to play in the season opener” which is great news for us. A last week against West Coast from 63% game time. good performance will hopefully see him debut against Port Adelaide in Round 1.

St kilda AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Ben McEvoy Ruck $447,500 88 58 35 $5,101 (442) Fwd $393,000 85 18 74 $4,613 (382) Clinton Jones Mid $384,700 80 43 55 $4,828 (409) Terry Milera Fwd $115,800 79 30 $1,467 (47) Fwd $177,100 78 37 48 $2,271 (125) Mid $394,500 77 40 10 $5,129 (446) Thomas Ledger Mid $163,200 73 67 34 $2,230 (121) Def $415,500 73 37 44 $5,694 (502) Fwd $174,400 70 54 52 $2,501 (143) Mid $512,400 69 56 $7,412 (591) Mid $364,100 69 25 36 $5,312 (466) Lenny Hayes Mid $382,800 68 24 55 $5,669 (497) Fwd/Mid $85,800 68 14 13 $1,271 (31) Def/Mid $474,200 63 49 56 $7,497 (594) David Armitage Mid $335,400 62 44 26 $5,414 (475) Mid $485,000 62 58 $7,860 (604) Fwd $358,200 61 46 57 $5,877 (517) Fwd $298,400 60 19 54 $4,987 (431) Ahmed Saad Fwd $115,800 59 48 $1,978 (97) Mid $98,700 58 40 $1,703 (62) Def $212,700 56 36 16 $3,804 (259) Nick Riewoldt Fwd $416,700 55 22 40 $7,527 (596) Mid $373,500 52 36 27 $7,174 (584) Def $345,600 52 13 37 $6,705 (560) Fwd $164,200 49 36 51 $3,359 (212) Def $394,100 46 20 24 $8,599 (619) Def $263,500 45 14 20 $5,890 (520) Def $197,900 45 13 50 $4,429 (354) Nick Winmar Def $163,200 41 14 14 $4,022 (287) Def $288,500 38 17 16 $7,606 (597) Thomas Curren Mid $104,200 38 3 $2,779 (158) Mid $342,000 32 11 $10,571 (637) Jack Newnes Mid $98,700 26 11 $3,858 (269) Beau Wilkes Def $98,700 22 20 10 $4,507 (366)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - There hasn’t been a lot of love for Nick Riewoldt this pre- season. Are his fantasy days over?

HARRY CUNNINGHAM

With Sydney placing Alex Brown on the long-term injury list, a position If you’re after an alternative to a Chris Masten as a mid-priced mid- has opened for a rookie to get elevated. Considering that Cunningham fielder, you could do a lot worse than picking Parker. This kid has been was the only rookie listed player to feature last week against Essendon, nothing short of impressive since debuting last season, attacking the he surely has to be first in line to get the nod. He didn’t do much after contest with as much ferocity as team mate , a player he coming on as the sub, finishing with only three disposals, but two of has been earmarked to take over in the midfield. Parker finished with 21 these resulted in goals. disposals, two goals and 84 DT points last week against the Bombers.

Sydney Swans AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Shane Biggs Mid $97,800 156 14 $629 (2) Ruck $320,500 85 42 58 33 $3,759 (254) Jude Bolton Mid $447,200 84 50 106 38 $5,302 (465) Jordan Lockyer Def $98,700 83 19 $1,195 (23) Mid $219,100 82 63 50 94 $2,657 (157) Josh P. Kennedy Mid $428,100 82 61 65 $5,232 (460) Def $329,300 81 51 79 52 $4,089 (296) Jarrad McVeigh Mid $435,300 79 70 57 81 $5,483 (482) Harry Cunningham Mid $85,800 79 50 56 31 $1,083 (15) Luke Parker Mid $244,200 79 49 49 84 $3,086 (188) Mid $334,400 79 25 82 56 $4,247 (330) Nathan Gordon Mid $175,600 77 32 14 12 $2,271 (124) Ben McGlynn Fwd/Mid $378,800 77 34 64 $4,909 (419) Def $325,800 75 47 85 $4,319 (339) Nick Smith Def $301,500 75 66 76 33 $4,014 (286) Def $349,500 74 57 47 76 $4,718 (397) Mid $387,400 71 32 59 30 $5,475 (481) Sam B. Reid Fwd $278,200 68 45 0 80 $4,117 (305) Fwd/Mid $491,000 63 65 51 $7,746 (601) Def $221,700 60 47 50 $3,680 (246) Ruck $452,400 53 23 47 $8,466 (614) Alex Johnson Def $274,000 51 43 45 53 $5,344 (467) Fwd $216,700 51 18 47 $4,267 (335) Def $290,200 51 43 48 $5,740 (504) Def $301,100 49 36 48 $6,165 (537) Fwd $189,600 42 19 0 $4,491 (363) Ruck $193,900 42 66 25 15 $4,610 (381) Fwd $226,800 42 24 45 $5,423 (476) Fwd $263,800 36 22 19 38 $7,313 (590) Lewis Roberts-Thomson Def $228,300 35 22 24 $6,551 (555) Tommy Walsh Fwd $104,200 24 -1 28 17 $4,357 (344)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Stay away from Mitch Morton. He’s shown nothing so far to even be considered for a starting squad. wEST COAST EAGLES

BEAU wATERS

After playing eight games in 2008, Waters came out to play 21 in If Stevens plays a full game this week against Adelaide, then he’ll be 2010 (missed all of 2009) averaging 87 DT points per match. Injuries a certain starter come Round 1. After a strong pre-season, he is one hit yet again last year and he could only manage eight appearances, player the Eagles expect to step up this year and considering his rookie so will history repeat itself again? He played in all three finals last price, he’s close to a must have. Entering his third season, a breakout season and it was his game against Geelong that stood out, finishing could be on the cards. with 38 disposals, 11 marks and game-high 140 points.

west Coast AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank) Mid $413,000 129 45 0 $3,212 (200) Mid $431,000 118 61 120 $3,643 (239) Dean Cox Ruck $532,000 116 62 80 111 $4,605 (378) Def $338,200 114 90 $2,969 (172) Chris Masten Mid $278,500 108 74 89 96 $2,581 (148) Mid $371,300 104 84 51 $3,575 (234) Mid $426,800 101 68 $4,205 (319) Mid $198,200 97 0 83 $2,054 (105) Ruck $371,500 88 63 $4,246 (329) Mid $104,200 84 39 45 $1,240 (26) Def $417,500 83 35 $5,010 (433) Mid $322,900 81 31 79 $3,963 (280) Mid $521,400 81 14 80 64 $6,468 (553) Fwd $276,600 80 57 57 58 $3,474 (223) Koby Stevens Mid $104,200 73 39 77 51 $1,435 (45) Fwd $104,200 72 82 41 33 $1,443 (46) Def $345,100 70 51 45 $4,961 (427) Fwd $333,100 69 18 63 72 $4,833 (411) Patrick McGinnity Mid $258,100 67 36 29 71 $3,853 (268) Ashton Hams Fwd $227,500 67 76 41 $3,403 (217) Jeremy McGovern Fwd $104,200 67 24 $1,563 (51) Def $324,400 64 41 $5,064 (439) Lewis Stevenson Mid $185,100 61 64 17 32 $3,047 (184) Mid $234,300 59 49 52 31 $3,941 (276) Fwd $323,800 59 33 25 41 $5,462 (479) Blayne Wilson Def $104,200 59 57 62 4 $1,771 (71) Def $104,200 59 46 46 69 $1,773 (72) Fraser McInnes Fwd $98,700 57 24 55 23 $1,742 (68) Fwd $379,500 53 19 40 $7,204 (585) Ashley Smith Def $299,800 52 40 0 20 $5,746 (505) Def $253,700 51 45 43 13 $4,948 (423) Def $249,100 48 30 38 $5,202 (456) Anton Hamp Fwd $104,200 44 21 0 16 $2,394 (138) Callum Papertalk Fwd/Mid $85,800 29 4 $3,003 (176) Eric MacKenzie Def $230,800 29 14 12 $8,078 (610) Def $228,700 24 6 29 $9,475 (631) Fwd/Ruck $201,800 23 17 $8,903 (624) Def/Fwd $85,800 21 9 0 $4,099 (299) Michael Mascoulis Mid $93,800 13 5 $7,129 (581) Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - It’s hard to ignore the form of Dean Cox. Just pick him.

CHRISTIAN HOwARD

Howard could be the bolter at the Bulldogs this season. The competition Smith is every chance of making his debut against West Coast in Round will be tough though for a place in defence, especially now that Ryan 1, but avoid starting him on the ground as he’s likely be given the green Hargrave looks to be back to full fitness, while the likes of , vest. In a team missing the likes of and Daniel Cross last Robert Murphy and will all be fighting it out for spots. If week against the Kangaroos, he did his chances no harm, finishing with Howard looks like getting early games, he could be prove to be a wise 22 disposals, six marks and 76 DT points. choice.

w Bulldogs AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP Player Pos Price DT Pts Per 100 min NAB 1 NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Matthew Boyd Mid $573,800 138 145 99 $4,162 (313) Mid $486,500 124 33 114 71 $3,928 (275) Mid $319,500 115 71 124 $2,785 (159) Ryan Hargrave Def $232,700 109 94 105 $2,128 (110) Fwd $436,800 107 98 105 41 $4,082 (295) Ruck $365,500 105 66 116 $3,474 (224) Mid $345,000 96 83 72 72 $3,587 (236) Tom Hill Fwd $104,200 96 25 $1,084 (16) Clay Smith Mid $107,700 95 44 48 76 $1,128 (19) Fwd $104,200 95 53 56 $1,099 (18) Tom Campbell Ruck $85,800 84 78 $1,023 (10) Matthew Panos Fwd $98,700 83 45 0 54 $1,196 (24) Mid $244,800 81 25 44 78 $3,031 (180) Robert Murphy Def $369,300 80 46 64 $4,599 (377) Daniel Cross Mid $481,100 79 73 45 $6,075 (534) Christian Howard Def $251,400 79 75 35 67 $3,196 (196) Ruck $283,600 77 52 22 77 $3,662 (242) Brian Lake Def $255,200 75 28 73 $3,386 (216) Fwd $315,200 72 37 53 88 $4,374 (347) Fwd/Mid $417,100 71 49 29 $5,882 (519) Tom Williams Def $223,200 66 31 0 $3,384 (214) Fwd $252,300 66 34 60 57 $3,826 (262) Def $205,300 64 56 54 44 $3,226 (201) Easton Wood Def $255,900 62 39 77 32 $4,115 (303) Def $259,700 61 67 63 14 $4,238 (326) Mid $394,600 60 39 $6,577 (556) Mid $105,800 56 33 $1,892 (87) Ruck $178,100 55 41 20 52 $3,231 (202) Fwd $98,700 53 18 37 63 $1,849 (81) Daniel Pearce Mid $98,700 48 48 $2,036 (102) Def $98,700 47 19 18 $2,107 (109) Fwd $276,000 44 47 35 $6,260 (541) Fwd $268,000 42 3 40 50 $6,397 (548) Fwd $213,700 30 0 15 $7,123 (580) James Mulligan Def $104,200 25 18 $4,168 (315)

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Tom Campbell came from nowhere last week to finish with three goals and 78 DT points. He’s a rookie though so he won’t be playing unless he’s upgraded.