CHAMPION/DATA/ISSUE 2 Hi and welcome to the second edition of the Fantasy Freako’s Pre-Season rave. I’m sure that we’re all looking forward to the NAB Cup Grand Final this week between Collingwood and Essendon, but our focus will also be on the NAB Challenge games. With most teams fielding their strongest side of the pre-season this week, it will be a good indication of where some of the player’s are at. Keep track of who get games this week, as they will more than likely be in the mix for Round 1. Just a reminder about next week’s rave, you can expect to receive it on Thursday due to the public holiday in Victoria. Even the Freako deserves a day off like everyone else.
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There will be a greater reliance on multi position players (MPP) this year as we look to cover those dreaded donuts during bye(s) rounds. Regardless of what approach you take, it’s inevitable that you will be stretched at stages during the year. Selecting the right MPP will have its rewards, but you have to do it correctly to reap the full benefits. For example, it’s no point having Goddard, Gilbee and Deledio all as defenders, if you don’t have a MPP in the midfield that you can swap them around with. In this instance, having Gibbs as a midfielder will enable you to make such moves. This philosophy also applies to swapping players between you midfield and forward line. There is no right or wrong amount to have in your side, so don’t lose focus of the big picture. It helps to have them in your team, but don’t make it the sole focus of your selection process.
Below I have included a table of the best performing MPP, which includes their average for each year of the past three years and overall record over this period. It’s no surprise that Goddard is the pick of the bunch, with Gibbs not too far behind. Don’t right off Jetta or Dangerfield, as these are two players’ that are expected to make great inroads in 2011.
THE BEST OF MPP’S IN 2011 Player Club Pos Price 2010 2009 2008 Ave Bargain basement MPP Brendon Goddard STK Def/Mid $471,000 113 103 89 102 Bryce Gibbs CAR Def/Mid $400,400 96 106 87 96 MPP aren’t only resigned to your premiums, you can also pick them as rookies / bargain priced players. This will provide you with greater Matthew Pavlich FRE Fwd/Mid $380,700 91 92 99 94 coverage when moving players around, giving you a much needed boost Colin Sylvia MEL Fwd/Mid $399,500 96 95 82 91 during those troublesome rounds. Below are the standouts to choose Adam Goodes SYD Fwd/Mid $393,200 94 99 80 91 from this year, with Mzungu and Krakouer leading the way. Heath Scotland CAR Def/Mid $386,400 92 86 89 89 Ryan O'Keefe SYD Fwd/Mid $358,500 86 96 85 89 Jason Gram STK Def/Mid $349,700 84 91 77 84 Ben McGlynn SYD Fwd/Mid $356,200 85 85 77 82 Player Club Pos Price Games Ave. Michael Doughty AC Def/Mid $310,300 74 86 84 81 Tendai Mzungu FRE Fwd/Mid $97,600 2 78 Lindsay Gilbee WB Def/Mid $350,100 84 82 77 81 Andrew Krakouer COLL Fwd/Mid $139,500 2 67 Sam Gilbert STK Def/Fwd $387,100 93 89 50 77 Dion Prestia GCS Fwd/Mid $128,500 2 67 Michael Johnson FRE Fwd/Def $309,500 74 75 72 74 Dyson Heppell ESS Def/Mid $132,500 2 61 Drew Petrie NM Fwd/Ruck $209,700 50 86 84 73 Daniel Talia AC Def/Fwd $97,600 1 61 Mitch Morton RICH Fwd/Mid $315,300 75 78 65 73 Simon Buckley COLL Def/Mid $97,600 2 56 Shaun Higgins WB Fwd/Mid $341,000 82 88 47 72 Heath Grundy SYD Def/Fwd $324,100 78 65 53 65 Michael Hibberd ESS Def/Mid $92,500 2 56 Kurt Tippett AC Fwd/Ruck $260,500 62 72 43 59 Jesse O'Brien BL Def/Fwd $145,300 2 51 Leroy Jetta ESS Fwd/Mid $305,800 73 46 43 54 Lukas Markovic WB Def/Fwd $97,600 2 44 Patrick Dangerfield AC Fwd/Mid $276,900 66 52 26 48 Shaun McKernan AC Def/Fwd $97,600 2 42
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AFL Authorisation Code: GFAFL11/06 ADElAIDE CrOWS
IAN CAllINAN BrODIE SMITH
You can cross Callinan off your list. After looking like he would be promoted Smith hasn’t been talked up like several other draftees. He has been to the senior list before Round 1, that’s now out the door after he suffered a impressive so far this pre-season, playing in every match in a role across serious biceps injury in the NAB Challenge clash against Carlton. Teammate half back/wing. He was a solid contributor against the Blues in the NAB McKernan could now be an option as his replacement. Challenge last week, finishing with 12 disposals, five marks and 60 points.
Adelaide Crows AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Scott Thompson Mid $398,300 1 102 102 $3,905 (241) Richard Douglas Mid $366,200 1 100 100 $3,662 (210) Rory Sloane Mid $263,100 2 94 116 71 $2,814 (121) Taylor Walker Fwd $259,100 2 84 90 77 $3,103 (146) Jason Porplyzia Fwd $284,100 1 72 72 $3,946 (248) Patrick Dangerfield Fwd/Mid $276,900 2 68 71 65 $4,072 (261) Myke Cook Mid $214,600 1 64 64 $3,353 (168) Matthew Wright Mid $92,500 1 63 63 $1,468 (14) Matthew Jaensch Fwd $244,300 2 63 77 48 $3,909 (242) Daniel Talia Def/Fwd $97,600 1 61 61 $1,600 (21) Ben Rutten Def $257,500 1 60 60 $4,292 (288) Brad Symes Def $354,100 2 60 41 78 $5,951 (444) Ricky Henderson Fwd/Def $271,000 2 58 102 13 $4,713 (345) Brodie Martin Mid $232,600 2 56 86 26 $4,154 (272) Andy Otten Def $142,400 2 56 57 54 $2,566 (95) Brodie Smith Def $108,500 2 52 44 60 $2,087 (65) Luke Thompson Def $92,500 1 50 50 $1,850 (43) Brad Moran Ruck $97,600 1 49 49 $1,992 (54) Scott Stevens Def/Fwd $300,400 1 49 49 $6,131 (457) Brent Reilly Mid $332,000 2 47 35 58 $7,140 (492) Graham Johncock Def $359,100 2 47 16 77 $7,723 (507) Chris Knights Fwd $221,900 2 45 11 78 $4,987 (369) Shaun McKernan Def/Fwd $97,600 2 42 40 43 $2,352 (86) Michael Doughty Def/Mid $310,300 2 40 37 42 $7,856 (513) Phil Davis Def $211,000 2 39 42 36 $5,410 (407) Jack Gunston Fwd $164,000 2 38 34 42 $4,316 (290) David Mackay Mid $267,600 1 38 38 $7,042 (490) Kurt Tippett Fwd/Ruck $260,500 2 38 67 8 $6,947 (486) Ian Callinan Fwd/Mid $80,400 2 37 58 16 $2,173 (71) James Sellar Ruck $129,800 1 36 36 $3,606 (197) Ivan Maric Ruck $240,300 2 30 35 24 $8,146 (514) Richard Tambling Mid $237,300 2 23 18 27 $10,547 (545) Bernie Vince Mid $356,600 1 18 18 $19,811 (560)
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@FantasyFreako - It was carnage for the Crows in the NAB Challenge last week, suffering four serious injuries, with Kurt Tippet one of them. BrISBANE lIONS
rOHAN BEWICk JONATHAN BrOWN
Bewick will come into calculations for a place in the Lions side for Round 1. Brown may go into Round 1 without a game under his belt as a knee infection He was one of several players’ to impress last week against Melbourne in the has derailed his pre-season campaign. He’s no longer an automatic selection NAB Challenge, finishing with 14 disposals, seven marks, two goals and 70 if you ask me, but if you decide to start with him, his form in the season points. He has two seasons of WAFL football under his belt which will hold opener across the past three years has been impressive, scoring a combined him in good stead. 14 goals from these matches.
Brisbane lions AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Luke Power Mid $362,900 1 108 108 $3,360 (169) Jack Redden Mid $329,600 1 105 105 $3,139 (151)
Simon Black Mid $381,100 1 100 100 $3,811 (230)
Tom Rockliff Mid $362,200 2 95 74 116 $3,813 (231)
Mitchell Clark Ruck $313,400 2 85 66 103 $3,709 (216)
Ashley McGrath Def $285,600 2 78 65 91 $3,662 (209)
Daniel Rich Mid $312,800 2 78 57 99 $4,010 (253)
Pearce Hanley Def $260,200 1 69 69 $3,771 (223)
Jed Adcock Def $262,500 2 61 66 55 $4,339 (293)
Sam Sheldon Mid $183,500 2 58 47 68 $3,191 (160)
Daniel Merrett Def $204,000 2 57 55 58 $3,611 (199)
Rohan Bewick Mid $97,600 2 56 42 70 $1,743 (31)
James Polkinghorne Fwd $232,300 1 55 55 $4,224 (284)
Amon Buchanan Fwd $241,500 2 54 43 65 $4,472 (310)
Claye Beams Mid $92,500 2 53 35 71 $1,745 (33)
Jesse O'Brien Def/Fwd $145,300 2 51 39 62 $2,877 (127)
Cheynee Stiller Mid $301,300 2 51 48 53 $5,966 (446)
Joel Patfull Def $208,200 2 50 35 64 $4,206 (281)
Todd Banfield Fwd $241,400 1 48 48 $5,029 (370)
Broc McCauley Ruck $80,400 2 47 49 45 $1,711 (29)
Ryan Lester Def $92,500 2 46 56 35 $2,033 (60)
Matt Maguire Def $289,800 2 43 28 58 $6,740 (477)
Tom Collier Def $201,900 2 41 27 55 $4,924 (363)
Brent Staker Fwd/Mid $305,400 2 40 37 42 $7,732 (508)
Andrew Raines Def $255,800 2 38 41 35 $6,732 (476)
Jared Polec Mid $144,500 1 36 36 $4,014 (254)
Bryce Retzlaff Def/Fwd $97,600 2 26 40 11 $3,827 (233)
Joshua Green Mid $92,500 1 25 25 $3,700 (214)
Ryan Harwood Mid $205,600 1 24 24 $8,567 (524)
James Hawksley Def $271,400 1 24 24 $11,308 (549) Mitchell Golby Def $92,500 1 20 20 $4,625 (331)
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@FantasyFreako - In the wake of Fev’s departure, Mitch Clark has trained with the forward group all pre-season, which suggests his ruck time may be limited. Avoid CArlTON
NICHOlAS DUIgAN CHrIS yArrAN
Duigan is almost certain to debut against Richmond in Round 1. A mature- Yarran has spent the entire pre-season training for a role in defence. The age recruit, he has been rock solid in defence this pre-season, returning move has been a successful one to date, finishing with 22 disposals, three scores of 93 and 66 points in his last two matches. As a basement price marks and 80 points in last week’s NAB Challenge match against Adelaide. defender he’ll make you plenty of cash. Jump on! At $249,700 he has to be considered.
Carlton AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Bret Thornton Def $283,800 2 112 125 99 $2,534 (93) Kade Simpson Mid $420,700 1 96 96 $4,382 (299) Bryce Gibbs Def/Mid $400,400 2 86 93 79 $4,656 (335) Wayde Twomey Mid $80,400 1 85 85 $946 (1) Chris Judd Mid $426,600 2 83 67 98 $5,171 (384) Mitch Robinson Mid $287,600 1 81 81 $3,551 (194) Jarrad Waite Fwd $359,900 1 80 80 $4,499 (315) Nicholas Duigan Def $92,500 2 80 93 66 $1,164 (6) Marc Murphy Mid $414,300 2 79 111 47 $5,244 (394) Chris Yarran Fwd $249,700 2 79 77 80 $3,181 (158) Eddie Betts Fwd $308,200 2 77 111 42 $4,029 (255) Dennis Armfield Def $228,200 2 72 102 42 $3,169 (156) Kane Lucas Mid $226,800 1 70 70 $3,240 (163) Andrew Collins Mid $274,900 2 70 39 101 $3,927 (245) David Ellard Mid $249,200 1 69 69 $3,612 (200) Heath Scotland Def/Mid $386,400 2 69 87 50 $5,641 (427) Robert Warnock Ruck $240,900 2 67 89 44 $3,623 (202) Edward Curnow Mid $96,400 2 62 74 50 $1,555 (18) Rohan Kerr Fwd $97,600 1 62 62 $1,574 (19) Jeremy Laidler Def $177,300 2 60 55 64 $2,980 (135) Michael Jamison Def $170,100 1 58 58 $2,933 (134) Levi Casboult Fwd $92,500 1 57 57 $1,623 (23) Jeff Garlett Fwd $293,700 2 57 34 80 $5,153 (381) Zach Tuohy Def $92,500 1 53 53 $1,745 (34) Matthew Watson Def $92,500 1 53 53 $1,745 (35) Shaun Hampson Ruck $209,700 2 47 42 52 $4,462 (309) Paul Bower Def $261,200 2 45 44 46 $5,804 (433) Mitchell Carter Mid $80,400 1 42 42 $1,914 (46) Andrew McInnes Def $92,500 1 39 39 $2,372 (87) Mark Austin Def $97,600 1 37 37 $2,638 (102) Simon White Def $247,300 1 34 34 $7,274 (497) Joe Dare Def $92,500 1 30 30 $3,083 (142) Andrew Walker Mid $322,800 1 27 27 $11,956 (552) Marcus Davies Def $137,000 1 26 26 $5,269 (397) Jaryd Cachia Mid $92,500 1 25 25 $3,700 (213) Aaron Joseph Mid $204,700 1 24 24 $8,529 (523)
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@FantasyFreako - Jarrad Waite finished with 12 kicks and 10 marks last week against Adelaide. Unlike 2010, he can only be selected as a forward this year. COllINgWOOD
SIMON BUCklEy SCOTT PENDlEBUry
It remains to be seen if Buckley in the mix for a starting berth in Round 1, If you already have Swan in your midfield, then it may be hard to fit in his despite featuring prominently during the NAB Cup. There’s a lot of upside partner in crime in Pendlebury. Having two guns from the one club in the to him, but he failed to play at all in 2010 after playing three of the four pre- same position can be risky, especially when the Magpies have byes in season games last year. He has been handy across half-back in the NAB Cup rounds 7 and 13. If you decide to pick him ahead of Swan you won’t be so far returning scores of 53 and 59 points. disappointed, with Pendles ranking sixth overall for points scored in 2010.
Collingwood AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Scott Pendlebury Mid $442,300 1 121 121 $3,655 (208) Dane Swan Mid $511,200 2 110 125 94 $4,668 (337) Dale Thomas Mid $395,600 2 84 96 71 $4,738 (348) Jarryd Blair Mid $295,900 1 81 81 $3,653 (207) John McCarthy Mid $159,500 1 73 73 $2,185 (72) Sharrod Wellingham Mid $339,100 2 73 55 91 $4,645 (334) Dayne Beams Mid $361,500 2 73 90 56 $4,952 (365) Ben Johnson Mid $316,500 2 70 55 85 $4,521 (316) Andrew Krakouer Fwd/Mid $139,500 2 67 74 59 $2,098 (66) Heath Shaw Def $334,200 1 65 65 $5,142 (380) Darren Jolly Ruck $331,100 1 61 61 $5,428 (411) Luke Ball Mid $384,500 1 61 61 $6,303 (463) Leon Davis Fwd $266,700 2 60 55 64 $4,482 (311) Alan Toovey Def $233,700 2 59 52 65 $3,995 (251) Steele Sidebottom Mid $332,200 1 57 57 $5,828 (434) Simon Buckley Def/Mid $97,600 2 56 53 59 $1,743 (32) Travis Cloke Fwd $354,000 2 56 52 60 $6,321 (465) Chris Dawes Fwd $280,600 1 55 55 $5,102 (377) Heritier O'Brien Def $260,300 2 55 43 66 $4,776 (349) Brent Macaffer Fwd $314,600 1 48 48 $6,554 (470) Jye Bolton Mid $80,400 2 46 49 42 $1,767 (36) Lachlan Keeffe Ruck $92,500 2 45 39 51 $2,056 (63) Alexander Fasolo Mid $92,500 2 42 43 41 $2,202 (74) Nick Maxwell Def $257,000 2 41 55 26 $6,346 (466) Cameron Wood Ruck $185,800 2 40 57 23 $4,645 (333) Leigh Brown Def/Fwd $274,100 1 39 39 $7,028 (489) Ben Sinclair Mid $97,600 2 31 30 32 $3,148 (154) Chris Tarrant Def $185,300 1 30 30 $6,177 (460) Seamus McNamara Ruck $92,500 2 27 46 8 $3,426 (180) Ben Reid Def $237,200 2 24 37 10 $10,094 (540) Tom Hunter Def/Fwd $92,500 1 9 9 $10,278 (543) Tom Young Def $92,500 1 0 0 Scott Reed Fwd $92,500 1 -1 -1
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@FantasyFreako - With Nathan Brown out for the year and now Nick Maxwell sidelined, Lachlan Keefe looks tempting. Remember he can only be selected as a ruckman. ESSENDON
MICHAEl HIBBErD lErOy JETTA
Hibberd looked right at home in defence last week against the Saints, finishing It was only a matter of time before we saw Jetta stamp himself on a game. with 15 disposals, six marks and 63 points. An attacking defender, he won He set the game up with a blistering first half against St Kilda last week in the the Fothergill-Round Medal with Frankston in the VFL last season, an award NAB Cup, collecting 13 disposals, two goals and 65 points. He was much previously won by Michael Barlow. Let’s hope that’s a good omen. quieter in the second half, but we had already seen enough. He’s a definite breakout contender this year.
Essendon AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Brent Stanton Mid $413,200 2 99 107 91 $4,174 (276) Patrick Ryder Ruck $356,100 2 80 88 72 $4,451 (308) Angus Monfries Fwd $292,400 2 80 107 52 $3,678 (211) Ben Howlett Mid $327,800 2 80 78 81 $4,123 (270) Mark McVeigh Mid $256,300 2 77 78 76 $3,329 (166) Jobe Watson Mid $394,100 1 73 73 $5,399 (403) Alwyn Davey Fwd $278,700 1 71 71 $3,925 (244) Leroy Jetta Fwd/Mid $305,800 2 71 66 75 $4,338 (292) Brent Prismall Mid $397,300 2 66 74 57 $6,066 (450) Kyle Hardingham Fwd $205,600 2 65 65 65 $3,163 (155) David Myers Def $269,400 2 65 58 71 $4,177 (277) Jason Winderlich Mid $364,300 2 62 71 53 $5,876 (436) Stewart Crameri Mid $166,700 2 62 65 58 $2,711 (109) Dyson Heppell Def/Mid $132,500 2 61 63 58 $2,190 (73) Tom Bellchambers Ruck $211,000 2 59 49 69 $3,576 (196) David Zaharakis Fwd/Mid $295,500 1 57 57 $5,184 (387) Michael Hibberd Def/Mid $92,500 2 56 49 63 $1,652 (24) Jake Melksham Mid $246,800 2 55 18 92 $4,487 (314) Courtenay Dempsey Def $300,000 2 51 25 77 $5,882 (438) Sam Lonergan Mid $259,300 1 50 50 $5,186 (388) Michael Hurley Def/Fwd $264,900 2 50 60 40 $5,298 (398) Henry Slattery Mid $210,800 2 47 50 44 $4,485 (312) Travis Colyer Mid $294,800 1 42 42 $7,019 (488) Cale Hooker Def $217,800 2 39 58 20 $5,585 (420) Dustin Fletcher Def $292,200 1 39 39 $7,492 (503) Alex Browne Def $92,500 1 38 38 $2,434 (88) Heath Hocking Mid $306,200 1 37 37 $8,276 (516) Mark L. Williams Fwd $162,000 2 30 41 19 $5,400 (404) Jake Carlisle Def $204,900 1 18 18 $11,383 (550) Ricky Dyson Mid $277,800 1 13 13 $21,369 (562) Josh Jenkins Ruck $108,400 1 9 9 $12,044 (554) Kyle Reimers Fwd $290,700 1 9 9 $32,300 (564)
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@FantasyFreako - The Bombers had six of the top seven scorers in last week’s NAB Cup semi-final against the Saints – with Jake Melksham leading the way with 92 points. FrEMANTlE
Palmer was on my radar last week and he didn’t disappoint against the Lower has been the best value player over the pre-season of anyone that has Bulldogs in the NAB Challenge with a game-high 125 points. He was the played more than one game – costing only $947 per point. He was among standout finishing with 33 disposals, four marks, three tackles and two the Dockers better players once again last week, finishing with 23 disposals goals. He never got going last year but after a solid pre-season he looks set and 95 points. If he gets promoted off the rookie list, he is a must have on for a big year. your bench.
Fremantle AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Rhys Palmer Mid $309,500 2 111 97 125 $2,788 (117) Nick Lower Def $92,500 2 95 94 95 $979 (2) Greg Broughton Def $371,000 2 85 75 94 $4,391 (300) Viv Michie Fwd $92,500 1 84 84 $1,101 (3) Chris Mayne Fwd $262,300 2 84 97 70 $3,141 (152) Michael Johnson Fwd/Def $309,500 2 82 109 54 $3,798 (226) Ryan Crowley Mid $264,200 2 80 67 92 $3,323 (165) Tendai Mzungu Fwd/Mid $97,600 2 78 77 78 $1,259 (8) Paul Duffield Def $363,900 1 75 75 $4,852 (354) Nathan Fyfe Fwd/Mid $282,900 1 72 72 $3,929 (246) Kepler Bradley Def/Ruck $326,300 2 70 63 76 $4,695 (343) Nick Suban Def $248,900 2 66 63 68 $3,800 (227) Michael Walters Fwd $191,900 2 61 62 59 $3,172 (157) Alex Silvagni Def $243,700 2 60 81 39 $4,062 (258) Jack Anthony Fwd $218,900 2 59 54 64 $3,710 (217) Jay van Berlo Mid $183,600 1 55 55 $3,338 (167) Adam McPhee Def/Mid $277,400 1 55 55 $5,044 (372) Jonathon Griffin Ruck $204,600 2 54 55 52 $3,824 (232) Clancee Pearce Def $212,400 2 52 49 55 $4,085 (262) Aaron Sandilands Ruck $406,500 1 49 49 $8,296 (517) Antoni Grover Def $211,800 1 48 48 $4,413 (304) Zac Clarke Ruck $153,600 2 40 39 41 $3,840 (234) Josh Mellington Fwd $92,500 2 38 55 20 $2,467 (91) Casey Sibosado Fwd $92,500 1 36 36 $2,569 (97) Justin Bollenhagen Mid $178,600 2 36 41 31 $4,961 (366) Byron Schammer Mid $195,200 1 36 36 $5,422 (409) Jayden Pitt Fwd $92,500 1 34 34 $2,721 (112) Jesse Crichton Mid $183,400 2 34 6 61 $5,475 (415) Hamish Shepheard Def/Fwd $92,500 1 31 31 $2,984 (138) Hayden Ballantyne Fwd $289,400 1 31 31 $9,335 (534) Matthew Pavlich Fwd/Mid $380,700 1 29 29 $13,128 (559) Peter Faulks Def $97,600 1 28 28 $3,486 (188)
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@FantasyFreako - What a game from Nathan Fyfe. He was a sub last week against the Bulldogs, but came on after half time and turned it on collecting 23 disposals and 72 points. gEElONg CATS
MITCHEll BrOWN COrEy ENrIgHT
Brown, the Cats first pick at the 2008 NAB AFL Draft, has had wretched luck Enright must be seriously considered after averaging a career-high 92 points with injuries. He’s finally got his body right though and looked impressive in per match last season. He was prolific at times, topping 30 disposals on five attack last week in the NAB Challenge, finishing with 14 disposals and 62 occasions, prompting opposition sides to send a tagger to him. He is one of points. With the jPod out injured and Mooney still struggling, we could see the most durable and reliable defenders in the AFL, missing only two H&A him line up in Round 1. games since 2006.
geelong Cats AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Harry Taylor Def $295,700 1 110 110 $2,688 (108) James Kelly Mid $392,200 1 96 96 $4,085 (263) Mathew Stokes Fwd $319,200 1 92 92 $3,470 (185) Mitchell Duncan Fwd/Mid $278,200 2 90 112 68 $3,091 (144) Andrew Mackie Def $365,000 1 83 83 $4,398 (302) Joel Selwood Mid $443,700 1 80 80 $5,546 (418) Steve Johnson Fwd $393,000 1 76 76 $5,171 (385) Matthew Scarlett Def $260,200 1 67 67 $3,884 (238) Darren Milburn Def $382,900 1 64 64 $5,983 (448) Jonathan Simpkin Mid $80,400 2 63 57 69 $1,276 (9) Simon Hogan Mid $237,500 1 60 60 $3,958 (250) Corey Enright Def $381,300 1 59 59 $6,463 (467) Mark Blake Ruck $195,600 1 57 57 $3,432 (181) Taylor Hunt Def $220,500 2 53 49 57 $4,160 (274) Shannon Byrnes Fwd $329,700 2 51 70 32 $6,465 (468) David Wojcinski Def $257,900 2 49 61 36 $5,318 (399) George Burbury Fwd $80,400 1 48 48 $1,675 (28) Josh Hunt Def $268,100 1 47 47 $5,704 (429) Tom Lonergan Def $224,000 2 45 29 61 $4,978 (368) Tom Hawkins Fwd $295,900 2 45 53 37 $6,576 (471) Josh Cowan Mid $97,600 2 44 39 48 $2,244 (78) Trent West Ruck $191,000 2 44 39 48 $4,391 (301) Daniel Menzel Fwd/Def $203,500 2 44 41 46 $4,678 (339) Allen Christensen Mid $97,600 2 43 45 40 $2,296 (84) Brad Ottens Ruck $274,800 1 40 40 $6,870 (484) Tom Gillies Def $97,600 2 39 38 40 $2,503 (92) Mitchell Brown Fwd $97,600 2 35 8 62 $2,789 (118) Joshua Walker Fwd $86,400 1 33 33 $2,618 (98) Jordan Schroder Mid $92,500 1 32 32 $2,891 (129) George Horlin-Smith Fwd $92,500 1 30 30 $3,083 (143) Cameron Guthrie Def $92,500 1 24 24 $3,854 (235) Steven Motlop Fwd $103,800 2 24 45 3 $4,325 (291) Ben C. Johnson Fwd $92,500 1 21 21 $4,405 (303) Dawson Simpson Ruck $180,600 1 15 15 $12,040 (553)
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@FantasyFreako - The Cats took a second-string side to AAMI Stadium last week, with only nine premiership players making the trip. Disregard the result. gOlD COAST SUNS
ZAC SMITH JOSH FrASEr
Guy McKenna expects Smith to play every game this season, which is why Fraser will lead the Suns’ ruck brigade this season, which makes him a almost every coach has him as their third ruckman. A heel injury has kept bargain based on his starting price. He’s way too expensive to have on your him out of the NAB Cup/Challenge Series so far, but he is expected to play bench, so you’ll have to start him if you want him in your side. He was Gold this week against Brisbane. The 21 year-old will be Fraser’s understudy in Coast’s leading scorer last week in the NAB Challenge, finishing with 12 2011. disposals, 23 hitouts and 82 points. gold Coast Suns AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Josh Fraser Ruck $228,400 1 82 82 $2,785 (116) Michael Rischitelli Mid $399,800 1 82 82 $4,876 (358) Brandon Matera Fwd $97,600 1 72 72 $1,356 (11) Dion Prestia Fwd/Mid $128,500 2 67 71 62 $1,932 (47) Alik Magin Def $92,500 2 64 72 55 $1,457 (13) Jarrod Harbrow Def $361,300 1 61 61 $5,923 (441) Daniel Harris Mid $114,400 1 60 60 $1,907 (44) David Swallow Mid $160,500 1 57 57 $2,816 (122) Nathan Bock Def $326,100 1 55 55 $5,929 (442) Danny Stanley Def $106,400 2 55 57 52 $1,952 (51) Sebastian Tape Def $112,500 1 53 53 $2,123 (69) Marc Lock Mid $97,600 2 51 45 57 $1,914 (45) Nathan Krakouer Def $208,800 1 51 51 $4,094 (265) Trent McKenzie Mid $97,600 2 50 57 43 $1,952 (49) Sam Iles Mid $110,400 1 49 49 $2,253 (79) Michael Coad Def $112,400 2 49 50 47 $2,318 (85) Liam Patrick Fwd $97,600 2 40 43 37 $2,440 (90) Josh Caddy Mid $136,500 1 40 40 $3,413 (176) Hayden Jolly Mid $97,600 2 38 56 20 $2,568 (96) Josh Toy Def $97,600 1 37 37 $2,638 (103) Rex Liddy Fwd $97,600 2 36 42 29 $2,749 (115) Taylor Hine Def/Mid $97,600 1 35 35 $2,789 (119) Rory Thompson Ruck $97,600 2 34 65 3 $2,871 (126) Karmichael Hunt Def $106,400 1 34 34 $3,129 (150) Harley Bennell Mid $156,500 1 34 34 $4,603 (329) Joel Wilkinson Def $97,600 1 32 32 $3,050 (140) Joseph Daye Def $97,600 1 31 31 $3,148 (153) Charlie Dixon Fwd $97,600 1 29 29 $3,366 (171) Piers Flanagan Mid $97,600 1 29 29 $3,366 (172) Daniel Gorringe Ruck $124,500 2 29 43 14 $4,368 (296) Matthew Shaw Def $97,600 1 28 28 $3,486 (189) Jack Hutchins Def $97,600 2 28 33 22 $3,549 (193) Jeremy Taylor Def $92,500 1 25 25 $3,700 (215) Steven May Fwd $97,600 1 22 22 $4,436 (306) Thomas Nicholls Ruck $97,600 1 22 22 $4,436 (307) Sam Day Fwd $152,500 2 14 11 16 $11,296 (548) Joel Tippett Fwd/Ruck $114,400 1 11 11 $10,400 (544) Jake Crawford Def $92,500 1 10 10 $9,250 (532) Jacob Gillbee Fwd $92,500 1 10 10 $9,250 (533)
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@FantasyFreako - Gold Coast was given very little space last week by Sydney, managing only 201 disposals for the match. Only seven players were able to collect 10 or more disposals. HAWTHOrN
MAx BAIlEy lUkE HODgE
You have to give credit to the Hawks for their persistence with Bailey, but There’s a sense of déjà vu with Hodge this season. After averaging a unfortunately he’s suffered another setback. He suffered swelling to the knee career-high 117 points in the Hawks premiership year in 2008, he struggled after an intra-club hitout a few weeks ago and has missed the entire NAB the following pre-season with injury and only averaged 91 per game that Cup campaign. A popular fourth ruckman for many coaches, he’s confident year. He’s coming off a ripper season this year, but just like then, injury may of playing in 2011. keep him sidelined for the entire NAB Cup series. Keep that in mind before committing.
Hawthorn AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Sam Mitchell Mid $416,700 2 108 103 113 $3,858 (237) Jarryd Roughead Fwd $288,800 2 99 114 84 $2,917 (132) Liam Shiels Mid $221,500 1 98 98 $2,260 (81) Lance Franklin Fwd $412,800 2 92 111 73 $4,487 (313) Jordan Lewis Mid $362,600 1 87 87 $4,168 (275) Cameron Bruce Def $375,300 2 83 89 76 $4,549 (322) Matt Suckling Def $212,600 1 76 76 $2,797 (120) Thomas Schneider Fwd/Mid $80,400 1 73 73 $1,101 (4) Shaun Burgoyne Mid $369,900 1 72 72 $5,138 (378) Paul Puopolo Def $92,500 1 71 71 $1,303 (10) David Hale Fwd/Ruck $184,800 2 68 52 84 $2,718 (111) Michael Osborne Fwd/Mid $242,400 2 67 69 64 $3,645 (204) Clinton Young Mid $270,700 2 64 59 68 $4,263 (286) Jordan Lisle Def $97,600 1 62 62 $1,574 (20) Kyle Cheney Def $159,900 2 61 58 64 $2,621 (99) Grant Birchall Def $321,300 1 61 61 $5,267 (396) Brent Renouf Ruck $267,200 2 61 66 55 $4,417 (305) Cyril Rioli Fwd $357,300 2 61 55 66 $5,906 (439) Brendan Whitecross Def $241,400 2 53 51 55 $4,555 (324) Isaac Smith Fwd/Mid $92,500 1 51 51 $1,814 (40) Stephen Gilham Def $205,700 1 50 50 $4,114 (269) Brad Sewell Mid $341,000 1 50 50 $6,820 (483) Shane Savage Mid $97,600 1 48 48 $2,033 (61) Rick Ladson Def/Mid $262,700 1 47 47 $5,589 (421) Brent Guerra Def $299,000 1 41 41 $7,293 (498) Jordan Williams Mid $97,600 2 36 57 15 $2,711 (110) Josh Gibson Def $225,400 2 34 45 23 $6,629 (474) Xavier Ellis Def $318,200 1 32 32 $9,944 (538) Will Sierakowski Def $92,500 1 31 31 $2,984 (139) Ben Stratton Def $246,300 1 28 28 $8,796 (527) Angus Litherland Def $92,500 1 18 18 $5,139 (379) Riley Milne Def $92,500 1 16 16 $5,781 (431) Jack Mahony Mid $80,400 1 8 8 $10,050 (539)
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@FantasyFreako - Could David Hale be good option this season? He scored one goal and 84 points in last week’s NAB Challenge match against Richmond. MElBOUrNE
MArk JAMAr lUkE TAPSCOTT
Jamar is the only recognised ruckman on the Melbourne list this season, One player to keep your eye on is Tapscott. As a high draft pick, we didn’t with Campbell still on the rookie list sidelined through injury. He would have see him last year because of injury, but in 2011 he should get plenty of been a solid choice last season, playing in every game and ranking second games. He has the body to play AFL and last week was handy with 50 points for AFL hitouts during the H&A season. He must be strongly considered for in the NAB Challenge against Brisbane. your second ruckman position this year.
Melbourne AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Jack Grimes Def $340,200 1 90 90 $3,780 (225) Jack Trengove Mid $316,100 1 87 87 $3,633 (203) Neville Jetta Mid $249,200 2 69 33 105 $3,612 (201) Ricky Petterd Fwd/Mid $286,500 1 69 69 $4,152 (271) Lynden Dunn Mid/Fwd $330,100 2 68 75 60 $4,890 (360) Mark Jamar Ruck $303,300 2 67 44 89 $4,561 (325) Colin Sylvia Fwd/Mid $399,500 2 66 67 64 $6,099 (454) Nathan Jones Mid $277,500 2 65 59 70 $4,302 (289) Liam Jurrah Fwd $263,200 1 64 64 $4,113 (268) Brent Moloney Mid $338,000 2 63 51 74 $5,408 (406) Dan Nicholson Def/Mid $104,400 1 59 59 $1,769 (37) Brad Green Fwd $409,000 1 57 57 $7,175 (495) Rohan Bail Mid $295,300 2 57 49 64 $5,227 (392) Addam Maric Fwd $174,400 2 54 52 56 $3,230 (162) Luke Tapscott Fwd $97,600 1 50 50 $1,952 (50) Matthew Warnock Def $180,500 2 50 49 50 $3,646 (206) Colin Garland Def $247,700 1 49 49 $5,055 (374) Jared Rivers Def $249,200 2 46 57 34 $5,477 (416) Matthew Bate Fwd $309,200 2 46 45 46 $6,796 (481) Joel Macdonald Def $296,600 2 42 40 43 $7,147 (493) Michael Evans Mid $80,400 2 41 25 57 $1,961 (53) Tom McDonald Fwd $92,500 1 41 41 $2,256 (80) Jack Watts Fwd $224,500 2 40 44 36 $5,613 (425) Clint Bartram Def $240,700 1 40 40 $6,018 (449) Tom Scully Mid $328,500 1 40 40 $8,213 (515) Jamie Bennell Fwd/Mid $210,700 2 36 41 30 $5,935 (443) Stefan Martin Def $145,300 2 30 16 44 $4,843 (353) Jeremy Howe Fwd $92,500 2 28 20 35 $3,364 (170) James Strauss Def $149,500 2 27 28 26 $5,537 (417) Jordan Gysberts Mid $203,500 1 24 24 $8,479 (522) Aaron Davey Mid $313,900 1 24 24 $13,079 (558) Jake Spencer Ruck $124,600 2 22 28 16 $5,664 (428) Lucas Cook Fwd $116,500 1 11 11 $10,591 (546)
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@FantasyFreako - Jordie McKenzie is set to miss the start of the H&A season with a groin injury. Move him on if he was in your side. NOrTH MElBOUrNE
MAJAk DAW BrADy rAWlINgS
The injury to McIntosh may have opened the door for Daw to play in the early A move into defence last season saw Rawlings record unprecedented stages of the year. He needs to be elevated from the rookie list before he can numbers. He ranked fourth for disposals in the competition across the H&A play, but the signs are all good for the Sudanese-born youngster. He put in a rounds and averaged a career-high 93 points per match. He’s not the most strong display last week against GWS finishing with 10 disposals, 24 hitouts exciting player but he’s one of the most effective. Make sure you consider and 57 points. him for your defence.
North Melbourne AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Andrew Swallow Mid $409,000 1 116 116 $3,526 (191) Leigh Adams Mid $338,600 1 105 105 $3,225 (161) Daniel Wells Mid $342,000 1 90 90 $3,800 (228) Brent Harvey Fwd/Mid $393,400 1 87 87 $4,522 (317) Cruize Garlett Mid $260,100 1 76 76 $3,422 (178) Sam Wright Fwd $248,700 2 74 37 110 $3,384 (174) Drew Petrie Fwd/Ruck $209,700 1 72 72 $2,913 (131) Jack Ziebell Mid $276,700 2 69 66 72 $4,010 (252) Ben Speight Mid $171,100 1 67 67 $2,554 (94) Cameron Richardson Fwd $97,600 1 64 64 $1,525 (16) Shaun Atley Mid $96,500 2 63 67 58 $1,544 (17) Ben Warren Fwd $261,400 2 63 63 62 $4,182 (279) Robbie Tarrant Def $122,500 2 62 62 61 $1,992 (56) Matt Campbell Fwd $213,900 2 61 48 74 $3,507 (190) Ben McKinley Fwd $264,100 2 54 34 74 $4,891 (361) Michael Firrito Def $282,900 1 54 54 $5,239 (393) Lindsay Thomas Fwd $249,900 2 54 42 65 $4,671 (338) Majak Daw Fwd $92,500 2 50 43 57 $1,850 (42) Ayden Kennedy Fwd $97,600 1 50 50 $1,952 (48) Liam Anthony Mid $355,600 1 49 49 $7,257 (496) Brady Rawlings Def $384,300 2 49 49 49 $7,843 (511) Cameron Pedersen Def $98,400 2 49 62 35 $2,029 (58) Daniel Pratt Def $272,500 2 49 33 64 $5,619 (426) Lachlan Hansen Fwd $287,700 1 46 46 $6,254 (461) Todd Goldstein Ruck $310,900 1 46 46 $6,759 (478) Keiran Harper Fwd $92,500 2 46 22 69 $2,033 (59) Scott D. Thompson Def $260,100 1 44 44 $5,911 (440) Jamie MacMillan Mid $204,500 2 44 57 30 $4,701 (344) Matthew Scott Mid $92,500 1 43 43 $2,151 (70) Brayden Norris Mid $97,600 1 43 43 $2,270 (82) Gavin Urquhart Def $245,500 2 39 19 59 $6,295 (462) Aaron Mullett Mid $80,400 2 36 43 29 $2,233 (77) Luke Delaney Def $92,500 2 33 37 28 $2,846 (125) Aaron Edwards Fwd $289,800 1 32 32 $9,056 (529) Cameron Delaney Def $92,500 1 15 15 $6,167 (458)
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@FantasyFreako - There’s a bit of Dale Thomas in Sam Wright. He was the Roos top-scorer last week with four goals and 110 points. POrT ADElAIDE
JArrAD IrONS TrAvIS BOAk
So impressed has Port Adelaide been with Irons, he could be a surprise So impressed has Port Adelaide been with Irons, he could be a surprise selection for the season opener. A position on the senior list has opened up selection for the season opener. A position on the senior list has opened up after Matthew Lobbe was placed on the long-term injury list, and he is the after Matthew Lobbe was placed on the long-term injury list, and he is the front runner to get the nod. He has been one of the Power’s best across the front runner to get the nod. He has been one of the Power’s best across the past two weeks with scores of 45 and 88 points. past two weeks with scores of 45 and 88 points.
Port Adelaide AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Steven Salopek Mid $297,900 1 109 109 $2,733 (114) Travis Boak Mid $394,100 2 90 78 102 $4,379 (297) Kane Cornes Mid $418,300 2 77 75 79 $5,432 (413) Danyle Pearce Mid $320,700 2 76 74 78 $4,220 (283) Dean Brogan Ruck $313,300 1 72 72 $4,351 (295) Jackson Trengove Def/Ruck $219,200 2 72 53 90 $3,066 (141) Jarrad Irons Mid $80,400 2 67 45 88 $1,209 (7) Daniel Motlop Fwd $247,800 2 67 70 63 $3,726 (218) Matthew Broadbent Def/Mid $251,400 2 66 55 77 $3,809 (229) Troy Chaplin Def $307,900 2 66 78 54 $4,665 (336) David Rodan Mid $295,500 1 65 65 $4,546 (321) Paul Stewart Def $258,100 2 63 39 87 $4,097 (266) Domenic Cassisi Mid $371,100 2 61 37 85 $6,084 (451) Justin Westhoff Fwd $302,300 2 60 79 40 $5,081 (375) Matt Thomas Mid $304,400 1 59 59 $5,159 (382) Robbie Gray Fwd $282,400 2 59 41 76 $4,827 (352) Daniel Stewart Fwd $195,900 2 57 47 67 $3,437 (182) Hamish Hartlett Mid $262,400 1 56 56 $4,686 (341) Jay Schulz Fwd $268,600 2 52 51 53 $5,165 (383) Marlon Motlop Fwd $97,600 1 49 49 $1,992 (55) Jasper Pittard Mid $97,600 2 47 34 60 $2,077 (64) Cameron Hitchcock Fwd $220,800 1 45 45 $4,907 (362) Chad Cornes Def $261,000 2 45 43 46 $5,865 (435) Tom Logan Mid $297,600 2 43 37 49 $6,921 (485) Mitchell Banner Mid $258,700 1 37 37 $6,992 (487) Cameron O'Shea Def $92,500 2 35 29 40 $2,681 (106) Michael Pettigrew Def $124,600 2 32 22 41 $3,956 (249) Nick Salter Def/Fwd $210,200 1 31 31 $6,781 (479) Alipate Carlile Def $226,800 2 31 45 17 $7,316 (499) Jarrad Redden Ruck $97,600 1 24 24 $4,067 (260) Danny Meyer Mid $209,000 1 24 24 $8,708 (526) John Butcher Fwd $97,600 1 18 18 $5,422 (408)
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@FantasyFreako - Don’t be fooled into picking Chaddy this year. His Dream Team days are over! rICHMOND
NATHAN FOlEy TrENT COTCHIN
Foley is coming off an injury plagued season and the Tigers have been Cotchin has to be a breakout contender based on his pre-season extremely cautious with his return, but at $235,900 he’s tremendous numbers. His average of 99 points per mach is ranked No.1 at value. He has played the past two NAB Challenge matches, with his last Richmond, collecting 23 and 28 disposals from his two NAB Challenge the most encouraging, finishing with 27 disposals and 83 points against matches. He is injury free and entering his fourth year, he’s ready to the Hawks – ranked third at the Tigers. explode!
richmond AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Trent Cotchin Mid $307,800 2 99 80 118 $3,109 (147) Robin Nahas Fwd $264,300 2 93 105 81 $2,842 (124)
Tyrone Vickery Ruck $172,000 2 84 95 73 $2,048 (62)
Mitch Morton Fwd/Mid $315,300 2 78 76 80 $4,042 (256)
Dustin Martin Mid $296,800 2 76 77 74 $3,931 (247)
David Astbury Def/Fwd $197,400 1 75 75 $2,632 (101)
Alex Rance Def $215,100 2 74 56 91 $2,927 (133)
Daniel Jackson Mid $358,000 2 74 37 110 $4,871 (356)
Shaun Grigg Mid $346,700 2 73 70 75 $4,782 (350)
Nathan Foley Mid $235,900 2 69 55 83 $3,419 (177)
Bachar Houli Mid $255,100 2 66 92 39 $3,895 (240)
Reece Conca Mid $140,500 2 62 47 76 $2,285 (83)
Angus Graham Ruck $279,900 2 62 55 68 $4,551 (323)
Daniel Connors Def $383,500 1 58 58 $6,612 (473)
Shane Edwards Fwd/Mid $289,400 1 54 54 $5,359 (401)
Dylan Grimes Def $103,800 1 53 53 $1,958 (52)
Brett Deledio Def/Mid $371,300 1 49 49 $7,578 (504)
Shane Tuck Mid $400,100 1 48 48 $8,335 (518)
Jake Batchelor Def $92,500 2 46 34 58 $2,011 (57)
Jake King Def/Fwd $237,800 1 44 44 $5,405 (405)
Brad Miller Fwd $211,800 2 40 37 42 $5,362 (402)
Matt White Mid $243,500 2 31 28 34 $7,855 (512)
Matthew Dea Fwd $173,000 2 23 26 19 $7,689 (506)
Troy Taylor Fwd $205,600 1 21 21 $9,790 (535)
Mitch Farmer Def $206,400 2 21 24 18 $9,829 (537)
Tom Derickx Ruck $92,500 1 20 20 $4,625 (330)
Bradley Helbig Mid $92,500 2 17 21 12 $5,606 (424)
Luke McGuane Def $194,900 2 17 28 5 $11,812 (551)
Dean MacDonald Fwd $92,500 1 14 14 $6,607 (472)
Will Thursfield Def $160,800 1 8 8 $20,100 (561) Pat Contin Mid $92,500 1 4 4 $23,125 (563)
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@FantasyFreako - Reece Conca racked up 16 disposals in the first half last week in the NAB Challenge. This kid will be a star! ST kIlDA
SAM FISHEr JAMES gWIlT
Despite suffering a heavy knock last week, Fisher has escaped serious injury It might sound a little farfetched, but Gwilt looms as a decent pick for your and the club has confirmed that he will train this week and be available for defence. Let’s look at the facts. He’s coming off a career-best season and Round 1. He is one of my all-time favourites, averaging at least 80 points in fellow defender Gilbert looks like playing as a forward this year. There will each of the past five seasons – including 85 per game in 2010. be more points up for grabs in his absence which could see him eclipse his 2010 average of 72 point per match.
St kilda AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
James Gwilt Def $300,100 2 89 109 68 $3,391 (175)
Lenny Hayes Mid $448,500 2 86 79 93 $5,215 (390)
Jason Blake Def $293,300 2 85 97 72 $3,471 (186)
Jarryn Geary Def $272,800 1 73 73 $3,737 (219)
Nick Dal Santo Mid $427,700 2 72 71 72 $5,982 (447)
Ben McEvoy Ruck $243,700 1 70 70 $3,481 (187)
Leigh Montagna Mid $465,100 2 69 104 33 $6,790 (480)
Farren Ray Mid $344,500 2 66 71 61 $5,220 (391)
Sean Dempster Def $255,000 2 65 67 63 $3,923 (243)
Andrew McQualter Fwd $271,700 2 65 109 21 $4,180 (278)
David Armitage Mid $294,800 2 63 80 45 $4,717 (346)
Stephen Milne Fwd $302,200 2 60 70 50 $5,037 (371)
Alistair Smith Mid $97,600 2 59 79 39 $1,654 (26)
Nick Riewoldt Fwd $391,900 2 58 70 45 $6,816 (482)
Daniel Archer Fwd $92,500 2 56 37 74 $1,667 (27)
Brendon Goddard Def/Mid $471,000 2 51 75 27 $9,235 (531)
Ryan Gamble Fwd $157,800 2 51 58 43 $3,125 (148)
Raphael Clarke Def $267,300 2 48 40 56 $5,569 (419)
Clinton Jones Mid $353,600 2 48 30 66 $7,367 (501)
Thomas Ledger Mid $92,500 1 42 42 $2,202 (75)
Jason Gram Def/Mid $349,700 2 42 58 25 $8,427 (519)
Tom T. Lynch Fwd $103,800 2 40 62 17 $2,628 (100)
Brett Peake Mid $303,400 1 36 36 $8,428 (520)
Sam Fisher Def $353,800 2 35 69 0 $10,255 (542)
Jamie Cripps Def $92,500 1 32 32 $2,891 (128)
Steven Baker Def $294,500 1 30 30 $9,817 (536)
Sam Gilbert Def/Fwd $387,100 1 30 30 $12,903 (557)
Tommy Walsh Fwd $92,500 1 29 29 $3,190 (159)
Nick Heyne Fwd $114,900 1 25 25 $4,596 (328)
Tom Simpkin Def $92,500 2 20 24 16 $4,625 (332)
Will Johnson Def $97,600 1 16 16 $6,100 (455)
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@FantasyFreako - With the Saints placing Michael Gardiner on the long-term injury list, selecting Ben McEvoy has been made that much easier. SyDNEy SWANS
NICk MAlCESkI SHANE MUMFOrD
I’ve put the mozz on Malceski. After speaking glowingly about him in last Mumford was a revelation last season, averaging 80 points per match and week’s rave, he injured his knee at training and will now undergo his second ranking third for average AFL hitouts during the H&A rounds. He’s had an LARS operation. What a blow for him and the Swans. At least it’s happened injury interrupted pre-season, but he’ll be cherry ripe for Round 1. With in the pre-season. Seaby returning to the fold he may not get the same amount of game time, but he should still be one of the leading ruckmen nonetheless.
Sydney Swans AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Adam Goodes Fwd/Mid $393,200 2 93 73 113 $4,228 (285)
Nick Malceski Def $355,800 1 85 85 $4,186 (280)
Gary Rohan Fwd/Mid $217,800 1 82 82 $2,656 (104)
Martin Mattner Def $273,500 1 81 81 $3,377 (173)
Ben McGlynn Fwd/Mid $356,200 2 79 92 65 $4,538 (319)
Jarrad McVeigh Mid $339,600 2 78 41 114 $4,382 (298)
Lewis Jetta Mid $225,200 2 76 61 90 $2,983 (136)
Heath Grundy Def/Fwd $324,100 2 75 79 70 $4,350 (294)
Andrejs Everitt Def $281,700 2 73 70 75 $3,886 (239)
Jude Bolton Mid $367,300 2 71 41 100 $5,210 (389)
Josh P. Kennedy Mid $306,200 2 68 93 42 $4,536 (318)
Kieren Jack Mid $376,000 2 65 66 64 $5,785 (432)
Jarred Moore Fwd $253,300 2 62 56 68 $4,085 (264)
Ted Richards Def $247,800 2 51 61 41 $4,859 (355)
Shane Mumford Ruck $332,000 1 51 51 $6,510 (469)
Ryan O'Keefe Fwd/Mid $358,500 2 50 59 41 $7,170 (494)
Nick Smith Def $198,100 1 49 49 $4,043 (257)
Rhyce Shaw Def $288,100 1 49 49 $5,880 (437)
Craig Bird Mid $216,800 2 48 52 43 $4,564 (326)
Byron Sumner Fwd $97,600 2 47 30 63 $2,099 (67)
Brett Meredith Mid $200,000 2 44 40 48 $4,545 (320)
Daniel Hannebery Mid $334,400 2 44 18 69 $7,687 (505)
Trent Dennis-Lane Fwd $228,000 1 42 42 $5,429 (412)
Mark Seaby Ruck $218,600 2 39 54 24 $5,605 (423)
Mike Pyke Ruck $222,200 2 36 37 35 $6,172 (459)
Paul Bevan Def $284,600 2 32 29 34 $9,035 (528)
Jesse White Fwd $176,600 1 28 28 $6,307 (464)
Sam B. Reid Def $209,300 2 27 25 29 $7,752 (509)
Lewis Johnston Fwd $97,600 1 26 26 $3,754 (221)
Luke Parker Mid $92,500 1 24 24 $3,854 (236)
Jed Lamb Fwd $92,500 1 17 17 $5,441 (414)
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@FantasyFreako - Goodes had six goals to his name at three quarter time last week against the Suns. He sat out the last term and finished the day with 113 points. WEST COAST EAglES
MATT PrIDDIS MArk lECrAS
If Priddis kicked rather than handballed, he would be one of the premier There’s no doubting that LeCras will kick plenty of goals this season, but he Dream Teamers in the AFL. Last year he averaged a career-high 26 doesn’t find enough of the ball for my liking. He has failed to average more disposals per match, but 18 of these were handballs. He makes up for than 14 disposals per game in any year to date, winning 49% of these inside this shortfall with his relentless tackling, averaging six per match across the forward 50 across his career. He has been earmarked for a midfield role his career and an impressive seven per game in 2010 – ranked fifth in in the past, but until we see it happen, I would look elsewhere. the league. Strongly consider.
West Coast AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Dean Cox Ruck $351,800 2 97 99 94 $3,646 (205) Matt Rosa Mid $339,300 1 95 95 $3,572 (195) Matt Priddis Mid $388,400 2 83 69 97 $4,680 (340) Adam Selwood Mid $382,300 2 75 82 68 $5,097 (376) Scott Selwood Mid $291,100 2 70 81 59 $4,159 (273) Ashton Hams Def $254,100 1 69 69 $3,683 (212) Brad Ebert Mid $338,800 2 66 70 61 $5,173 (386) Chris Masten Mid $234,500 2 65 67 63 $3,608 (198) Bradd Dalziell Mid $333,300 2 64 79 48 $5,249 (395) Andrew Embley Mid $383,700 1 63 63 $6,090 (453) Jack Darling Fwd $92,500 1 61 61 $1,516 (15) Shannon Hurn Def $276,300 2 61 60 61 $4,567 (327) Quinten Lynch Fwd $282,700 2 59 52 66 $4,792 (351) Mark Nicoski Def $191,000 1 58 58 $3,293 (164) Luke Shuey Mid $280,300 2 58 51 64 $4,875 (357) Josh J. Kennedy Fwd $294,300 2 55 62 48 $5,351 (400) Ryan Neates Mid $97,600 1 54 54 $1,807 (39) Ashley Smith Def $265,800 2 54 52 55 $4,968 (367) Mark LeCras Fwd $315,800 2 53 48 58 $5,958 (445) Patrick McGinnity Mid $226,700 1 48 48 $4,723 (347) Andrew Strijk Fwd $267,800 1 44 44 $6,086 (452) Mitchell W. Brown Def $212,700 2 43 54 32 $4,947 (364) Brad Sheppard Def/Mid $237,600 2 43 57 28 $5,591 (422) Andrew Gaff Mid $148,500 2 42 36 48 $3,536 (192) Beau Waters Def $363,500 1 40 40 $9,088 (530) Will Schofield Def $185,800 2 38 28 48 $4,889 (359) Gerrick Weedon Fwd $97,600 2 35 43 26 $2,829 (123) Nic Naitanui Ruck $257,300 2 35 45 24 $7,458 (502) Darren Glass Def $168,200 1 31 31 $5,426 (410) Brett Jones Def $240,400 2 24 31 16 $10,230 (541) Tom Swift Mid $268,600 1 21 21 $12,790 (556) Callum Wilson Def/Fwd $220,000 1 18 18 $12,222 (555)
Freako radar player - potential pick
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@FantasyFreako - Jack Darling arrived late to training by 30 seconds last week and was disciplined by being left out for the NAB Cup semi-final. Woosha runs a tight ship. WESTErN BUllDOgS
ZEPHENIAH SkINNEr MITCH WAllIS
There is a lot to like about Skinner. As I mentioned last week, the Bulldogs This kid was a ball-magnet as a junior. He averaged the most points at both mature-age recruits should all have an impact this season. He was the match- TAC Cup level and the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships last season, winner in last week’s NAB Challenge clash against Fremantle, scoring four averaging 127 and 112 per match respectively. He will definitely play this goals and 80 points. Keep him in mind for your bench. season, but it remains to be seen if he can break into a strong Bulldogs midfield for Round 1.
W Bulldogs AFl Dream Team Points NAB CUP/NAB CHALLENGE
Player Pos Price Games Ave. NAB 2 NAB 3 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)
Daniel Giansiracusa Fwd $387,100 1 112 112 $3,456 (183) Daniel Cross Mid $428,900 2 106 109 102 $4,065 (259) Brennan Stack Fwd $186,900 1 102 102 $1,832 (41) Matthew Boyd Mid $478,200 1 102 102 $4,688 (342) Barry Hall Fwd $308,100 1 90 90 $3,423 (179) Callan Ward Mid $228,000 2 85 88 82 $2,682 (107) Mitch Hahn Fwd $304,200 1 81 81 $3,756 (222) Shaun Higgins Fwd/Mid $341,000 1 81 81 $4,210 (282) Zephaniah Skinner Fwd $92,500 1 80 80 $1,156 (5) Liam Jones Fwd $220,900 2 76 61 91 $2,907 (130) Brodie Moles Mid $282,400 2 76 80 71 $3,740 (220) Josh Hill Fwd $291,400 2 71 72 70 $4,104 (267) Will Minson Ruck $262,300 2 70 87 52 $3,774 (224) Patrick Veszpremi Fwd $206,400 2 66 69 63 $3,127 (149) Robert Murphy Fwd/Def $323,000 1 64 64 $5,047 (373) Tom Liberatore Mid $92,500 2 64 69 58 $1,457 (12) Jason Tutt Def $97,600 1 61 61 $1,600 (22) Nathan Djerrkura Mid $166,100 1 61 61 $2,723 (113) Lindsay Gilbee Def/Mid $350,100 1 61 61 $5,739 (430) Liam Picken Mid $256,500 1 60 60 $4,275 (287) Ed Barlow Mid $152,800 1 57 57 $2,681 (105) Matthew Panos Fwd $92,500 1 56 56 $1,652 (25) Mitch Wallis Mid $92,500 2 54 31 77 $1,713 (30) Andrew Hooper Def $97,600 1 54 54 $1,807 (38) Sam J. Reid Mid $180,200 1 52 52 $3,465 (184) Christian Howard Def $97,600 2 46 40 52 $2,122 (68) Lukas Markovic Def/Fwd $97,600 2 44 56 32 $2,218 (76) James Mulligan Def $97,600 1 40 40 $2,440 (89) Justin Sherman Mid $277,700 1 39 39 $7,121 (491) Ben Hudson Ruck $295,600 2 38 61 15 $7,779 (510) Jarrad Grant Fwd $310,200 1 36 36 $8,617 (525) Ryan Griffen Mid $379,300 1 35 35 $10,837 (547) Jordan Roughead Ruck $250,200 1 34 34 $7,359 (500) Tom Williams Def $196,000 1 32 32 $6,125 (456) Jayden Schofield Def $92,500 2 31 25 37 $2,984 (137) Easton Wood Def $198,900 1 30 30 $6,630 (475) Jason Johannisen Mid $80,400 1 26 26 $3,092 (145) Dylan Addison Mid $198,900 2 24 7 40 $8,464 (521)
Freako radar player - potential pick
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@FantasyFreako - Brennan Stack got amongst it last week against the Dockers with 28 disposals and 10 marks across half-back. Could this be the role for him?