Fantasy Freako NAB1

8/10/2019 Fantasy Freako NAB1

1/19

NAB CUP

Mins (R1) NAB 1 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

35 146 $2,948 (156)

13 115 $903 (9)

45 107 $4,071 (245)

C H A M P I O N / D A T A / I S S U E 1

Hi and welcome to the first edition of the Fantasy Freakos pre-season rave for 2012. Another fantasy season is upon us and the excitement levels are ashigh as theyve ever been. It promises to be another bumper year, with the AFLs newest team Greater Western Sydney making its debut in the competition.There have been subtle changes to AFL Dream Team for 2012, with squad sizes reduced back to 30, but those dreaded byes have been retained in someform, ensuring that team strategies once again come into play.

With not every NAB Cup match televised this year the pre-season competition takes on a greater significance. You can follow me on twitter and getexclusive updates from every match played, even those at remote venues like Mandurah and Victor Harbour.

Also lookout for Freakos radar each week where Ill highlight which players you need to track. These can easily be identified by the radar symbol next tothe players name. Enjoy this weeks read and good luck with selecting your squad.

RUCK COMBOS

Club No.1 No.2

ADEL Sam Jacobs Kurt Tippett

BRIS Matthew Leuenberger Ben Hudson

CAR Matthew Kreuzer Shaun Hampson

COLL Darren Jolly Jonathon Ceglar

ESS David Hille Tom Bellchambers

FREM Aaron Sandilands Jonathon GriffinGEE Trent West Orren Stephenson

GCS Zac Smith Josh Fraser

GWS Dean Brogan Jonathon Giles

HAW Max Bailey David Hale

MELB Mark Jamar Jack Fitzpatrick

NM Todd Goldstein Hamish McIntosh

PORT Brent Renouf Jarrad Redden

RICH Ivan Maric Andrew Browne

STK Ben McEvoy Justin Koschitzke

SYD Shane Mumford Jesse White

WCE Dean Cox Nic Naitanui

WB Will Minson Jordan Roughead

In previous years picking your ruckman was perhaps one of the easiest tasks for a fantasy coach. Pencil in Dean Cox and Aaron Sandilands and then fillyour two bench spots with anyone. The landscape has now changed. This season more than ever before there are more options in the ruck, with up to eightplayers now worthy of a starting berth. In 2011 we saw the introduction of the new interchange rule and this had a massive impact on team structures andthe ground time of players, especially ruckman. The majority of teams went in with two genuine big men, but then there were those that used a utility toprovide relief, with Sydney one such example with Shane Mumford and Jesse White/Lewis Roberts-Thomson.

Below I have identified the likely ruck combinations heading into Round 1, and highlighted those I believe are viable options this year. I have identified SamJacobs and Ben McEvoy as the premium ruck combo, based on last years output and their potential for further improvement this season. Consideringtheyre the only recognised ruckman on their list, they will also get plenty of game time as well.

Looking at the remaining group, Dean Cox is still a good option this year despite sharing the ruck duties with Nic Naitanui. He returned to form last seasonand his opening NAB Cup match suggests that he wont be slowing down anytime soon. If youre after a cheaper alternative, then Mark Jamar really standsout especially now that both Max Gawn and Jake Spencer have been placed on the long-term injury list.

RUCKS WIDE OPEN

A formula has been used to determine aplayers approximate score for Round 1,taking into account his average DT points perminute and then multiplying this by 100 toproduce a DT points per 100 minutes value.Throughout the entire NAB Cup we will usethis approach. Richmonds Matthew Arnotranked No.1 across the competition (average

of 257) but we cant read too much into that.He only played seven minutes and finishedwith one disposal and four tackles. For thepurpose of this exercise, it was MatthewBoyd that led the way with an average of 191.

This highlights the valueplayers of the NAB Cupdividing the price by theDT points per 100 minutesaverage. The lower the figure,the better value they are.


2/19

Adelaide AFL Dream Team Points NAB CUP

Player Pos Price Mins (R1) NAB 1 $ Per Pt (Comp Rank)

Rory Sloane Mid $429,500 35 146 $2,948 (156)

Josh Jenkins Ruck $104,200 13 115 $903 (9)

Sam Jacobs Ruck $434,200 45 107 $4,071 (245)

Tom T. Lynch Fwd $243,400 35 97 $2,506 (126)

Brodie Smith Def $261,800 35 94 $2,777 (144)

Nathan van Berlo Mid $462,700 70 86 $5,398 (348)

Tim McIntyre Fwd/Mid $85,800 37 84 $1,024 (16)

Scott Thompson Mid $538,500 67 82 $6,560 (410)

Patrick Dangerfield Fwd/Mid $349,800 33 79 $4,440 (277)

Ian Callinan Fwd $217,000 33 76 $2,864 (151)

Matthew Jaensch Def $338,300 66 76 $4,466 (278)

Richard Douglas Mid $378,300 56 73 $5,167 (330)

David Mackay Mid $307,300 33 73 $4,225 (255)

Bernie Vince Mid $400,100 66 70 $5,741 (366)

Sam Shaw Def $104,200 35 69 $1,520 (49)

Jared Petrenko Mid $341,300 60 65 $5,251 (339)

Sam Kerridge Fwd/Mid $98,700 34 65 $1,525 (50)

Michael Doughty Def $360,300 34 62 $5,833 (371)

Kurt Tippett Fwd $350,400 72 57 $6,153 (389)

Graham Johncock Def $346,000 34 50 $6,920 (422)

Shaun McKernan Def/Fwd $229,400 13 46 $4,970 (311)

Jarryd Lyons Fwd $104,200 33 42 $2,456 (123)

Brent Reilly Mid $385,600 71 41 $9,441 (474)

Matthew Wright Fwd/Mid $324,400 32 41 $7,985 (444)

Aidan Riley Mid $153,300 28 39 $3,902 (231)Ricky Henderson Fwd $266,600 36 39 $6,855 (419)

Richard Tambling Def $285,400 13 38 $7,420 (434)

Brad Symes Mid $341,300 29 38 $8,998 (468)

Taylor Walker Fwd $296,400 76 33 $9,011 (469)

Luke Thompson Def $268,000 34 32 $8,284 (452)

Daniel Talia Def $261,100 58 24 $10,817 (490)

Andy Otten Def $348,600 39 13 $27,191 (518)

Lewis Johnston Fwd $158,300 10 0

Thompson was one of the premier ball-winners in the competition lastyear, with only Lenny Hayes, Dane Swan, Matthew Boyd and ScottPendlebury ranking higher for disposals per minute. He ranked secondin the league for disposals behind Boyd, averaging a career-high 31 per

match, reaching or exceeding that mark in half of his games. Thompsonalso ranked sixth in the league for DT points scored and had some hugegames, returning 120 plus points on eight occasions.

SCOTT THOMPSON JASON PORPLYZIA

Despite his tempting price, Porplyzia remains a risky pick this year.Entering his seventh season in the AFL, his durability has been amassive concern, playing 20 or more games only once. Hes never beena huge ball-winner either, topping the 20 disposal mark in 12 of his 83

games averaging 69 DT points per match. Hes already suffered asetback in the form of a calf injury, which all but rules him out as far asIm concerned.

ADELAIDE

Freako Radar player - potential pick

FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Keep an eye on Josh Jenkins. The Crows handpicked

him from the Bombers and he could feature early.


3/19

BRISBANE LIONS

For the first time in almost a decade, Brown enjoyed an injury freepre-season and was raring to go, but that was until he suffered anotherserious knock to the head at training today. After copping two devastatingblows to the head last year, the last thing the Lions wanted was for theirskipper to go down again with another head injury. You have to cross himoff your list now despite his tempting price.

JONATHAN BROWN TOM ROCKLIFF

If you want Rockliff this year, you have to pay top dollar for him, andrightly so. Hes the fourth-most expensive midfielder in the competitionand is only $500 cheaper than the great man Gary Ablett. Hes worthevery cent if you ask me, with his ball-winning ability almost rivalling thatof Dane Swan. In fact, if we look at the second half of last year, he rankedsecond to the latter for points scored between Rounds 13-24 averaging121 DT points per game.

Brisbane Lions AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Ryan Harwood ranked second behind Matthew Boyd for

points per 100 minutes after Round 1. A breakout is looming!

NAB CUP


Ryan Harwood Mid $246,100 33 167 $1,477 (46)

Elliot Yeo Mid $98,700 33 142 $693 (3)

James Hawksley Def $268,600 42 133 $2,015 (89)

Simon Black Mid $449,400 33 133 $3,371 (190)Jack Redden Mid $540,100 61 123 $4,393 (272)

Ashley McGrath Fwd $325,000 77 117 $2,781 (147)

Jesse O'Brien Mid $257,600 37 111 $2,325 (111)

Cheynee Stiller Def $321,500 42 105 $3,069 (167)

Rohan Bewick Mid $234,100 51 100 $2,341 (112)

Jared Polec Mid $215,800 36 97 $2,220 (96)

Ryan Lester Fwd $234,100 69 97 $2,411 (118)

James Polkinghorne Mid $335,500 67 97 $3,458 (199)

Tom Rockliff Mid $554,200 35 94 $5,878 (375)

Jed Adcock Def $417,700 45 91 $4,585 (290)

Mitchell Golby Def $265,200 42 88 $3,010 (162)

Claye Beams Mid $214,700 54 87 $2,467 (124)

Todd Banfield Fwd $293,700 38 87 $3,382 (191)

Matthew Leuenberger Ruck $459,100 42 86 $5,356 (344)

Amon Buchanan Fwd $226,300 39 82 $2,758 (143)

Matt Maguire Def $225,900 84 79 $2,875 (152)

Bradley Harvey Def/Mid $104,200 42 76 $1,368 (40)

Pearce Hanley Def $396,600 72 71 $5,599 (359)

Jordan Lisle Fwd $219,200 53 66 $3,319 (185)

Jack Crisp Mid $85,800 34 62 $1,389 (41)

Joel Patfull Def $185,800 84 52 $3,547 (203)

Jonathan Brown Fwd $331,400 73 52 $6,366 (398)

Joshua Green Mid $226,500 40 50 $4,530 (283)

Patrick Karnezis Fwd $235,200 37 41 $5,802 (370)

Billy Longer Ruck $148,200 42 24 $6,224 (392)

Sam Sheldon Mid $263,700 38 21 $12,526 (501)

Ben Hudson Ruck $366,300 42 19 $19,231 (516)


4/19

Carlton AFL Dream Team Points

CARLTON

After being a lock in almost every team last year as a DPP, it seemscoaches have jumped off the Gibbs bandwagon now that hes only amidfielder. Since debuting in 2007, hes played in 109 out of 110 pos-sible games and averaged 91 DT points per match including an equal-

career-high 106 last year. He ranks fifth in the league for points scoredacross the past three seasons behind Dane Swan, Matthew Boyd, ScottPendlebury and Leigh Montagna. Solid numbers if you ask me.

BRYCE GIBBS PAUL BOWER

Forgotten defender Bower looks to have shrugged injuries aside andcould play a key role in defence this year. Regaining his spot in the teamlooms as the only challenge, with both Nick Duigan and Jeremy Laidlerimpressing in their first season at the club in 2011. Defensive coach

Gavin Brown has been impressed with his training and attitude overthe summer, and considering his low price, hes definitely one worthconsidering.


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Kane Lucas is ready to explode and is every chance of

breaking out. Will his starting price turn you off?

NAB CUP


Brock McLean Mid $264,100 32 153 $1,725 (61)

Marc Murphy Mid $551,300 31 135 $4,069 (244)

Andrew Carrazzo Def/Mid $454,800 62 116 $3,916 (234)

Shaun Hampson Ruck $260,000 60 115 $2,261 (103)Kane Lucas Mid $206,000 69 109 $1,895 (77)

Jeff Garlett Fwd $359,300 55 107 $3,349 (188)

Bryce Gibbs Mid $529,000 36 106 $5,012 (315)

Rohan Kerr Fwd $104,200 23 104 $999 (13)

Heath Scotland Def/Mid $493,500 69 100 $4,935 (308)

Edward Curnow Mid $376,700 66 98 $3,825 (228)

Matthew Watson Def $237,400 40 93 $2,566 (129)

Andrew Collins Fwd $185,600 35 86 $2,165 (95)

Mitchell Carter Mid $104,200 33 85 $1,228 (29)

David Ellard Mid $378,000 41 76 $4,999 (314)Frazer Dale Mid $85,800 30 73 $1,170 (24)

Lachie Henderson Def $246,900 37 73 $3,383 (192)

Patrick McCarthy Def $104,200 14 71 $1,459 (44)

Eddie Betts Fwd $339,300 34 68 $5,016 (316)

Bret Thornton Def $362,500 45 60 $6,042 (383)

Paul Bower Def $136,800 74 59 $2,301 (108)

Jordan Russell Def $352,400 59 59 $5,940 (379)

Dylan Buckley Mid $98,700 30 57 $1,742 (62)

Joshua Bootsma Def $98,700 31 52 $1,912 (82)

Kade Simpson Mid $471,900 35 51 $9,176 (471)Matthew Kreuzer Ruck $326,000 71 46 $7,014 (423)

Chris Yarran Def $363,000 34 41 $8,816 (463)

Dennis Armfield Mid $255,300 74 39 $6,515 (409)

Marcus Davies Def $227,500 36 31 $7,445 (435)

Jeremy Laidler Def $328,500 63 30 $10,892 (492)

Aaron Joseph Mid $277,000 38 26 $10,526 (484)

Zach Tuohy Def $221,600 26 23 $9,603 (478)

Levi Casboult Fwd $104,200 51 22 $4,831 (304)


5/19

Beams DPP status this year is a massive bonus. You may not want topick him as a midfielder, but as a forward he looks good value despitehis price tag. His finish to last year was exceptional, ranking third in thecompetition for points scored from Round 19 onwards behind Dane

Swan and Nathan van Berlo, averaging 120 DT points per game. Notonly did he find plenty of the ball, averaging 29 disposals per game, healso impacted the scoreboard, averaging two goals per match.

DAYNE BEAMS MARTY CLARKE

Clarke looms as the likely replacement for the departed Leon Davisacross half-back, and with Ben Johnson now injured also, hes all butassured of a Round 1 start. In his previous stint at the club between2007-09 he was a consistent ball-winner, averaging 17 disposals and

70 DT points per match reaching or exceeding that mark in 24 of his41 matches. He missed the first round NAB Cup with a sof t tissue injury,but hes expected to feature in the coming weeks.

Collingwood AFL Dream Team Points

COLLINGWOOD


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Peter Yagmoor looked steady in defence in the first round

of the NAB Cup. Monitor his pre-season form.

NAB CUP


Dale Thomas Mid $509,200 79 143 $3,560 (205)

Brent Macaffer Fwd $263,400 12 133 $1,976 (84)

Luke Ball Mid $476,500 63 130 $3,661 (212)

Steele Sidebottom Fwd/Mid $428,800 72 114 $3,765 (222)

Heath Shaw Def $454,000 84 107 $4,237 (259)

Tom Young Def $188,700 52 102 $1,851 (70)

Seamus McNamara Ruck $104,200 42 93 $1,122 (22)

Tyson Goldsack Def $264,200 69 93 $2,848 (150)

Dane Swan Mid $598,300 68 85 $7,015 (424)

Simon Buckley Def $338,300 71 85 $4,003 (238)

Marley Williams Mid $85,800 51 82 $1,042 (17)

Peter Yagmoor Def $98,700 81 75 $1,311 (34)

Darren Jolly Ruck $369,800 42 57 $6,472 (406)

Paul Seedsman Mid $104,200 44 55 $1,910 (80)

Jarrod Witts Ruck $98,700 40 48 $2,078 (90)

Alexander Fasolo Fwd $300,400 78 46 $6,509 (408)

John Ceglar Ruck $104,200 77 43 $2,431 (119)

Alan Toovey Def $261,600 84 42 $6,278 (394)

Lachlan Keeffe Fwd $207,700 79 38 $5,469 (351)

Chris Dawes Fwd $357,800 84 32 $11,132 (493)

Jackson Paine Fwd/Def $98,700 79 30 $3,249 (181)

Michael Hartley Def $85,800 63 29 $3,003 (160)

Ben Sinclair Mid $242,400 73 27 $8,848 (466)

Caolan Mooney Mid $85,800 20 0


6/19

With Brent Prismall and Scott Gumbleton both placed on Essendonslong-term injury list, the Bombers are in a position to upgrade two rook-ies. Mature-age recruit DellOlio will be staking his claims in the comingweeks, and after his Round 1 NAB Cup display, hell surely come into cal-

culations. A lively goalsneak, he scored a goal in both shortened gamesand looked right at home inside 50. DellOlio is coming off a big year inthe WAFL where he booted 55 goals from his 21 games.

CORY DELLOLIO DYSON HEPPELL

History suggests that coaches are reluctant to splash out for secondyear players, making Heppell an unlikely star ter this season. Nathan Fyfeis just one example of why backing them in could be worthwhile, withthe young Docker averaging 30 more points per game in his second

season compared to his debut year. Heppell isnt expected to exceedhis debut season average of 84 by that much, but what he should do isconsolidate his numbers. Keep him in mind.

Essendon AFL Dream Team Points

ESSENDON


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Brent Stanton may have his knockers, but Im not one of

them. Coming off a career-best season, hes a solid choice.

NAB CUP


Jackson Merrett Mid $98,700 10 130 $759 (7)

Sam Lonergan Mid $317,400 32 100 $3,174 (175)

Jake Melksham Mid $344,400 72 100 $3,444 (198)

Angus Monfries Fwd/Mid $393,800 73 93 $4,228 (256)Stewart Crameri Fwd $365,000 44 91 $4,015 (239)

Michael Hibberd Def $348,400 76 88 $3,952 (236)

Ben Howlett Mid $409,700 75 83 $4,956 (310)

Leroy Jetta Fwd $339,100 44 82 $4,145 (250)

Courtenay Dempsey Def $244,800 41 80 $3,041 (164)

Michael Ross Def $150,900 32 78 $1,932 (83)

Elliott Kavanagh Mid $98,700 39 77 $1,283 (32)

Jake Carlisle Def $297,500 87 76 $3,922 (235)

Travis Colyer Mid $232,500 61 75 $3,083 (168)

Henry Slattery Def $239,900 44 73 $3,299 (184)Alwyn Davey Fwd $275,900 44 73 $3,794 (226)

Cale Hooker Def $283,100 83 72 $3,916 (233)

David Hille Ruck $409,700 66 67 $6,146 (387)

Tayte Pears Def $246,100 44 66 $3,734 (218)

Cory Dell'Olio Fwd $85,800 69 65 $1,316 (35)

Brendan Lee Mid $85,800 30 53 $1,609 (53)

Patrick Ryder Ruck $394,400 65 51 $7,768 (441)

Mark Baguley Def/Mid $85,800 44 48 $1,798 (68)

Luke Davis Def $104,200 49 47 $2,220 (97)

David Zaharakis Fwd/Mid $443,200 38 42 $10,526 (485)Kyle Hardingham Def $311,600 44 41 $7,617 (438)

David Myers Def $340,200 81 41 $8,350 (454)

Mark McVeigh Def/Mid $313,000 44 27 $11,477 (495)

Kyle Reimers Fwd $293,200 44 25 $11,728 (497)

Anthony Long Mid $98,700 21 24 $4,145 (251)

Nick O'Brien Fwd $98,700 33 21 $4,653 (292)

Ricky Dyson Mid $254,500 34 15 $17,306 (515)

Lauchlan Dalgleish Mid $101,800 18 11 $9,162 (470)


7/19

Fremantle AFL Dream Team Points

FREMANTLE

The early signs for Barlow arent good. He comes into this year wayunder the odds based on his scoring potential, but I wouldnt goanywhere near him until he can prove that hes fully recovered fromhis broken leg. Hes recently been grounded with leg soreness and is

expected to miss up to three weeks, making him a doubtful starter forRound 1. At best Barlow is a mid-season trade up target.

MICHAEL BARLOW LACHIE NEALE

Ross Lyon has been public with his praise for Neale, and its no surpriseafter his eye-catching performance against Essendon in the NAB Cup,finishing with six disposals, two tackles and a game-high two goals. Heplayed across three levels in the SANFL last year and averaged 88 points

per game across all competitions racking up 40 disposals in one ofhis Under-18 matches. Neale looms as an early season bolter and isdefinitely in the mix to make his AFL debut in Round 1.


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - David Mundy has had virtually no pre-season and will

struggle early on. Avoid him at this stage.

NAB CUP


Matthew Pavlich Fwd/Mid $466,200 40 130 $3,586 (206)

Nathan Fyfe Fwd/Mid $486,600 33 103 $4,723 (295)

Stephen Hill Mid $328,300 65 91 $3,617 (209)

Lachie Neale Mid $98,700 65 89 $1,106 (20)

Greg Broughton Def $416,200 67 84 $4,980 (312)

Ryan Crowley Mid $282,500 77 78 $3,625 (210)

Matthew de Boer Mid $310,100 40 73 $4,277 (263)

Jayden Pitt Def $236,200 39 72 $3,290 (182)

Clancee Pearce Mid/Fwd $305,000 78 68 $4,489 (281)

Peter Faulks Def $153,300 21 67 $2,300 (107)

Adam McPhee Fwd $274,900 87 67 $4,124 (249)

Aaron Sandilands Ruck $469,900 69 67 $7,049 (426)

Tendai Mzungu Mid $400,000 70 66 $6,087 (385)

Hayden Ballantyne Fwd $356,700 75 64 $5,573 (356)

Paul Duffield Def $347,200 87 59 $5,923 (377)

Garrick Ibbotson Def $339,700 81 53 $6,399 (402)

Jay van Berlo Mid $248,600 38 53 $4,723 (296)

Jack Anthony Fwd $178,100 42 52 $3,400 (195)

Michael Johnson Def/Fwd $319,500 66 50 $6,390 (399)

Josh Mellington Fwd $148,400 76 49 $3,048 (165)

Lee Spurr Def $107,800 46 41 $2,610 (131)

Chris Mayne Fwd $326,700 81 37 $8,821 (464)

Nick Suban Def $272,100 87 33 $8,163 (449)

Zac Clarke Ruck $389,200 40 25 $15,568 (512)

Zac Dawson Def $188,500 87 20 $9,647 (479)


8/19

Geelong Cats AFL Dream Team Points

GEELONG CATS

Although he didnt find as much of the ball as in 2010, Selwood stillwent on to average a career-high 109 DT points per match last year ranked eighth in the AFL. If we exclude his Round 1 score of 27 whenhe was subbed out with concussion, his average would have been 114 ranking him fourth behind Dane Swan, Scott Pendlebury and MatthewBoyd. You could build your midfield around the newly appointed skipper.Expect him to get even better this year.

JOEL SELWOOD BILLIE SMEDTS

After failing to play at any level last year season through injury, theresplenty of excitement over Smedts. Chris Scott has hosed down the hypeby declaring that hes a long way off from commanding a place in Gee-longs best 22 which is no surprise really. We should see him debut thisyear, so hopefully its as early as Round 1. Smedts is a versatile playercapable of playing at either end of the ground, and has been positionedaccordingly as a def-fwd.


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Chappy says that last year was his worst ever, despite

averaging 102 DT points per game. He obviously sets very high standards.

NAB CUP


Joel Selwood Mid $540,600 40 105 $5,149 (328)

Cameron Guthrie Def $150,400 31 100 $1,504 (48)

Taylor Hunt Def $270,100 54 93 $2,917 (155)

Simon Hogan Mid $133,600 74 89 $1,498 (47)

George Horlin-Smith Fwd $104,200 72 81 $1,294 (33)

Josh Hunt Def $322,800 68 76 $4,221 (254)

Jonathan Simpkin Mid $104,200 59 76 $1,366 (39)

Harry Taylor Def $319,200 70 76 $4,216 (253)

Jesse Stringer Mid $104,200 49 73 $1,418 (43)

Mitchell Duncan Mid $382,000 75 69 $5,510 (353)

Trent West Ruck $338,300 62 68 $4,994 (313)

George Burbury Fwd $104,200 50 64 $1,628 (54)

Steven Motlop Fwd $184,300 72 63 $2,949 (157)

Jimmy Bartel Mid $482,200 42 60 $8,101 (447)

Jordan Schroder Mid $104,200 69 59 $1,754 (65)

Ryan Bathie Ruck $104,200 39 59 $1,767 (66)

Tom Lonergan Def $217,600 36 58 $3,730 (217)

Orren Stephensen Ruck $98,700 62 58 $1,700 (59)

Joshua Walker Fwd $104,200 79 56 $1,871 (72)

Billie Smedts Def/Fwd $104,200 36 56 $1,876 (73)

Andrew Mackie Def $392,300 75 48 $8,173 (450)

Cam Eardley Mid $87,800 39 41 $2,140 (93)

Mathew Stokes Fwd $429,300 62 29 $14,787 (509)

Mitchell Brown Fwd $180,000 80 26 $6,857 (420)

Tom Gillies Def $138,500 77 25 $5,613 (361)

Shane Kersten Fwd $98,700 21 19 $5,182 (331)


9/19

Gold Coast Suns AFL Dream Team Points

GOLD COAST SUNS

With no pre-season under his belt, Ablett still managed to average 112DT points per game last year ranked sixth in the competition. Hestarted slowly, but once he hit 156 points against Adelaide in Round 8he never looked back, averaging 119 points per game for the rest of the

year. If we exclude the 23 points he scored against Sydney in Round 16when he went off injured, his average would have actually been 126 ranking him No.1 in the league. Pencil him in!

GARY ABLETT AARON HALL

After his showing in the opening round of the NAB Cup, Hall is all butassured of a Round 1 start. Playing across the half-forward line, hebooted two goals in his first match against the Demons and looked lively,scoring a combined 74 DT points from the two games the most of

any Gold Coast player. His eye for goal could prove decisive, and at thebasement low rookie price, he looms as a popular choice for coaches.


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Keep an eye on Gold Coasts second-year players.

Despite being higher in price, they could explode!

NAB CUP


Gary Ablett Mid $554,700 30 110 $5,043 (320)

Dion Prestia Mid $313,700 63 98 $3,188 (176)

Sam Iles Mid $356,400 38 97 $3,660 (211)

Michael Rischitelli Mid $473,200 36 97 $4,867 (305)

Aaron Hall Fwd $98,700 79 94 $1,054 (18)

Liam Patrick Fwd $173,100 42 76 $2,272 (104)

Daniel Gorringe Ruck $163,200 42 71 $2,285 (105)

David Swallow Mid $377,300 71 68 $5,581 (358)

Campbell Brown Def $268,200 40 63 $4,291 (264)

Charlie Dixon Fwd $165,200 85 62 $2,649 (135)

Nathan Bock Def $396,900 83 61 $6,459 (404)

Jared Brennan Mid $417,300 84 58 $7,154 (431)

Maverick Weller Def $247,300 85 56 $4,379 (271)

Luke Russell Mid $241,500 43 56 $4,327 (266)

Harley Bennell Fwd/Mid $332,500 34 53 $6,281 (395)

Hayden Jolly Mid $250,000 30 47 $5,357 (345)

Matthew Shaw Mid $230,500 25 44 $5,239 (336)

Sebastian Tape Def $225,300 43 42 $5,382 (346)

Josh Fraser Ruck $355,800 43 42 $8,500 (455)

Andrew McQualter Fwd $213,700 36 42 $5,129 (326)

Steven May Def $253,900 85 40 $6,348 (397)

Jackson Allen Def/Mid $98,700 26 38 $2,566 (128)

Jarrod Harbrow Def $363,800 43 33 $11,174 (494)

Matthew Warnock Def $256,000 85 32 $8,059 (445)

Zachary Smith Ruck $355,400 60 28 $12,544 (502)

Karmichael Hunt Def $145,600 46 24 $6,089 (386)

Jeremy Taylor Def $228,500 42 21 $10,663 (489)

Alex Sexton Fwd/Mid $98,700 40 20 $4,935 (307)

Alik Magin Fwd $178,100 23 13 $13,654 (504)


10/19

GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY

The pre-season hype surrounding Shiel had us all salivating at the pros-pect of picking up a potential keeper at the basement low rookie price.However, hes been grounded af ter having his appendix taken out andwas even seen sporting a moonboot at Blacktown. This surely has alarm

bells written all over it. If we dont see him in either of the next two NABCup games, do we still pick him?

DYLAN SHIEL JAMES McDONALD

McDonald was forced into retirement by Melbourne in 2010, but froma fantasy perspective he was far from a spent force, finishing the yearwith a season-high 12 tackles and 127 DT points in Round 22. Heranked third at the club for average DT points and remained one of the

best tacklers in the game, ranking fourth in the competition for averagetackles. As a playing assistant coach in 2012, he presents us with anabsolute lock for our starting midfield at his price.

GWS Giants AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Jonathan Giles will be the Zac Smith of last season. Make

him a priority!

NAB CUP


Gerald Ugle Def $104,200 14 150 $695 (4)

Rhys Palmer Mid $323,500 40 120 $2,696 (139)

Jonathan Giles Ruck $117,800 83 107 $1,099 (19)

James McDonald Mid $98,700 36 106 $935 (11)

Anthony Miles Mid $104,200 34 103 $1,012 (15)

Rhys Cooyou Fwd $119,800 37 95 $1,266 (31)

Sam Darley Def $104,200 40 90 $1,158 (23)

Adam Tomlinson Def/Fwd $143,700 38 89 $1,606 (52)

Tomas Bugg Def $104,200 42 86 $1,216 (27)

Chad Cornes Fwd $330,300 38 76 $4,328 (267)

Dom Tyson Mid $170,700 46 76 $2,243 (99)

Sam J. Reid Mid $124,900 44 70 $1,773 (67)

Phil Davis Def $225,900 82 66 $3,430 (197)

Stephen Clifton Mid $121,800 29 66 $1,859 (71)

Stephen Coniglio Mid $175,200 69 65 $2,686 (138)Tom Scully Mid $379,400 40 65 $5,837 (373)

Jacob Townsend Def $104,200 70 63 $1,658 (56)

Curtly Hampton Fwd/Mid $104,200 42 55 $1,903 (78)

Luke Power Fwd/Mid $384,300 44 55 $7,046 (425)

Shaun Edwards Def $104,200 38 53 $1,980 (87)

Callan Ward Mid $404,300 37 51 $7,873 (442)

Devon Smith Fwd/Mid $121,200 65 51 $2,387 (115)

Josh Bruce Fwd $104,200 42 50 $2,084 (92)

Jeremy Cameron Fwd $104,200 67 46 $2,252 (102)

Liam Sumner Mid $139,200 39 44 $3,193 (177)

Mark Whiley Def $104,200 37 43 $2,410 (117)

Nick Haynes Fwd/Mid $152,700 41 39 $3,913 (232)

Tom Downie Ruck $98,700 24 38 $2,632 (134)

Tim Mohr Def $115,800 86 37 $3,112 (169)

Tim Golds Def/Mid $104,200 31 32 $3,230 (180)

Andrew Phillips Ruck $115,800 22 27 $4,246 (261)

Jack Hombsch Def $104,200 34 24 $4,429 (275)

Israel Folau Fwd $115,800 65 -5

Nathan Wilson Fwd $104,200 41 -12


11/19

HAWTHORN

Franklin was unleashed into the midfield in a recent intra-club game andhe continued in that role in Hawthorns opening NAB Cup match, beforereturning to the forward line for the second. He did as he pleased inboth games and is set for a massive year. As the third-most expensive

forward in the competition, hes one of only two key-position forwards Iwould consider taking, with the other being Travis Cloke.

LANCE FRANKLIN CYRIL RIOLI

After playing all 22 H&A games in his debut season in 2008, Rioli hassince missed a combined 12 matches through injury. He succumbed tohamstring injuries twice last year and returned a career-low 16 games,but despite this he maintained his average of 86 DT points per match

from the previous year. Theres no doubting his talent, but there willalways be a query on his durability. If we were guaranteed to get a fullyear out of him, he would be an absolute certainty.

Hawthorn AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - I wouldnt bother picking any of Hawthorns recent

draftees. Theyve got no chance of breaking into that side.

NAB CUP


Lance Franklin Fwd $503,000 79 134 $3,749 (220)

Sam Mitchell Mid $554,000 71 131 $4,229 (257)

Grant Birchall Def $443,500 42 93 $4,776 (301)

Liam Shiels Mid $508,400 73 90 $5,623 (362)

Jordan Lewis Fwd/Mid $441,800 66 88 $5,027 (318)

Matt Suckling Def $448,900 78 86 $5,226 (333)

Shaun Burgoyne Def/Mid $354,700 40 78 $4,577 (287)

Cyril Rioli Fwd $429,700 67 76 $5,645 (363)

Clinton Young Mid $326,000 36 75 $4,347 (269)

Ryan Schoenmakers Def $301,100 86 71 $4,245 (260)

Brad Sewell Mid $438,400 70 69 $6,393 (400)

Chance Bateman Mid $313,700 41 66 $4,764 (299)

Brent Guerra Def $397,500 42 64 $6,183 (390)

Isaac Smith Mid $408,600 66 56 $7,289 (433)

Max Bailey Ruck $339,000 49 55 $6,152 (388)

Jack Gunston Fwd $303,400 86 55 $5,552 (355)

Shane Savage Mid $382,300 61 54 $7,067 (427)

Ben Stratton Def $237,400 86 53 $4,438 (276)

Paul Puopolo Def $355,600 72 53 $6,738 (415)

Luke Hodge Mid $467,300 42 40 $11,545 (496)

Thomas Murphy Def $314,100 44 36 $8,638 (459)

Broc McCauley Ruck $219,300 27 33 $6,579 (411)

Josh Gibson Def $328,700 86 33 $10,096 (481)

Luke Breust Fwd $319,400 81 27 $11,760 (498)

Cameron Bruce Mid $358,900 43 23 $15,433 (511)

Bradley Hill Mid $98,700 11 0


12/19

MELBOURNE

Just like hes done in the past, Grimes has let us down yet again bygetting injured at training today. He was never on my radar and he wontbe either until he can string a full season together without getting injured.Hes one of the riskiest picks going around, playing only 32 out of a

possible 62 games since debuting in 2008. That doesnt make for goodreading.

JACK GRIMES COLIN SYLVIA

Take note that Sylvia will miss the opening round due to a club imposedsuspension. I question his inclusion regardless, as hes teased us foryears, never playing more than 19 games in any of his eight seasons.Despite these inabilities he has been a consistent scorer across the

past three years, averaging 94 DT points per match ranked No.1 atMelbourne. With plenty of DPPs to choose from, Sylvia is a potentialtrade up target down the track.

Melbourne AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - James Magner ranked fifth in the AFL for dollars per point

after the opening round. Super value if he gets elevated.

NAB CUP


James Magner Mid $85,800 58 121 $711 (5)

Nathan Jones Mid $424,700 55 113 $3,768 (223)

Matthew Bate Fwd $248,000 73 101 $2,446 (122)

Thomas Couch Fwd/Mid $85,800 61 85 $1,007 (14)

Tom McDonald Def $204,300 22 82 $2,497 (125)

Brent Moloney Mid $435,300 47 81 $5,384 (347)

Jack Fitzpatrick Ruck $186,000 19 79 $2,356 (113)

Ricky Petterd Fwd $390,400 40 75 $5,205 (332)

Rohan Bail Mid $361,100 35 69 $5,266 (341)

Jeremy Howe Fwd $308,200 40 65 $4,742 (297)

Clint Bartram Def $316,600 43 60 $5,236 (335)

Mark Jamar Ruck $352,200 58 60 $5,836 (372)

Josh Tynan Def $98,700 32 59 $1,662 (57)

Brad Green Fwd $383,900 39 56 $6,806 (417)

Jordan Gysberts Mid $377,900 34 56 $6,762 (416)

Jared Rivers Def $281,000 42 55 $5,131 (327)

Jack Grimes Def $329,400 42 55 $6,015 (382)

Mitchell Clark Fwd $356,100 70 50 $7,122 (429)

Lynden Dunn Fwd $312,100 39 49 $6,406 (403)

James Sellar Def/Ruck $232,500 56 48 $4,822 (303)

Colin Sylvia Fwd/Mid $448,600 38 47 $9,470 (475)

Aaron Davey Mid $320,200 32 47 $6,831 (418)

Dan Nicholson Def/Mid $266,600 76 45 $5,959 (380)

Jamie Bennell Mid $195,400 85 44 $4,489 (282)

James Frawley Def $342,500 85 36 $9,391 (473)

Joel Macdonald Def $348,700 85 26 $13,473 (503)

Colin Garland Def $288,000 63 19 $15,120 (510)

Jack Watts Fwd $359,300 77 16 $23,055 (517)

Stefan Martin Ruck $408,900 85 13 $31,597 (519)


13/19

NORTH MELBOURNE

Newly appointed Kangaroos skipper Swallow will be a popular pick thisyear. Not only does he find plenty of the ball, hes a tackling machine,applying the most tackles of any player in the league across the pastthree seasons recording 41 more than the next best player. He hasnt

missed a game in that time and has averaged at least 90 DT points ineach season, which has included 99 in each of the past two years.Priced under $500k, hes still got plenty of room for improvement.

ANDREW SWALLOW SAM GIBSON

With Tom Curran recently placed on the long-term injury list, Gibsonis every chance to get elevated before Round 1. He showed his worthagainst the Hawks in the opening round of the NAB Cup, finishingwith an equal team-high nine disposals. Hes a genuine ball-magnet,

averaging 28 disposals and 114 points per match for Box Hill Hawks inthe VFL last season, ranking in the top-three in the league for disposals,kicks and marks.

Nth Melbourne AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Brad Scott is adamant that Hamish McIntosh will play this

year. Thats not good news for Todd Goldsteins scores.

NAB CUP


Aaron Edwards Fwd $323,900 38 124 $2,619 (132)

Levi Greenwood Mid $287,700 41 107 $2,681 (137)

Jack Ziebell Mid $384,900 62 95 $4,045 (242)

Andrew Swallow Mid $491,500 66 83 $5,898 (376)

Nathan Grima Def $279,900 20 80 $3,499 (201)

Ben Cunnington Mid $260,000 62 71 $3,664 (213)

Sam Gibson Mid $85,800 42 69 $1,243 (30)

Ben Speight Mid $236,800 21 67 $3,552 (204)

Scott McMahon Def $335,400 64 64 $5,236 (334)

Hamish McIntosh Ruck $273,500 75 64 $4,273 (262)

Brent Harvey Fwd/Mid $435,700 84 63 $6,905 (421)

Cameron Pedersen Def $353,000 42 60 $5,930 (378)

Ryan Bastinac Mid $324,400 43 58 $5,580 (357)

Todd Goldstein Ruck $491,600 32 56 $8,740 (460)

Robbie Tarrant Def $233,200 81 56 $4,198 (252)

Drew Petrie Fwd $432,700 85 51 $8,553 (457)

Liam Anthony Mid $378,200 42 43 $8,825 (465)

Keiran Harper Fwd $248,400 71 41 $6,082 (384)

Aaron Mullett Mid $219,300 42 40 $5,418 (349)

Lachlan Hansen Def/Fwd $270,900 80 38 $7,224 (432)

Matt Campbell Fwd $243,000 78 32 $7,582 (437)

Lindsay Thomas Fwd $291,800 82 27 $10,876 (491)

Scott D. Thompson Def $335,500 85 24 $14,259 (508)

Jamie MacMillan Mid $213,200 43 21 $10,186 (482)

Michael Firrito Def $297,000 43 21 $14,190 (507)

Shaun Atley Mid $239,300 70 17 $13,959 (505)

Luke Delaney Def $199,100 25 12 $16,592 (513)

Leigh Adams Fwd/Mid $416,400 12 0


14/19

PORT ADELAIDE

If Hartletts body can hold up this year, he could be a jet! Thats a big ifthough. Hes featured in fewer than half of Port Adelaides games sincedebuting in 2008, averaging 19 disposals and 79 DT points per matchwhich isnt a bad return. Prior to his season-ending injury in Round 20

last season he demonstrated just how damaging he could potentially be,averaging 23 disposals, five marks and 96 points per match rankedsecond at Port Adelaide.

HAMISH HARTLETT CHAD WINGARD

Wingard was the shining light for Port Adelaide in the opening round ofthe NAB Cup, starring against the Blues with eight disposals, four marksand one goal. He didnt play in the mini Showdown, but wed alreadyseen enough to suggest that he warrants selection this year. Taken

at pick No.6 at the 2011 NAB AFL Draft, hell cost you more than aconventional draft pick, but I wouldnt hesitate in paying that little extra.

Port Adelaide AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Port Adelaides ruck stocks have been hit hard, which

means youngster Jarrad Redden could be in line for early games.

NAB CUP


Jay Schulz Fwd $294,900 35 131 $2,244 (100)

Chad Wingard Mid $157,200 39 118 $1,333 (38)

Kane Cornes Mid $391,100 41 115 $3,412 (196)

Brad Ebert Mid $308,100 66 109 $2,824 (149)Hamish Hartlett Mid $435,900 33 106 $4,110 (248)

Robbie Gray Fwd/Mid $402,000 58 105 $3,822 (227)

John Butcher Fwd $243,400 27 96 $2,528 (127)

Paul Stewart Def $296,800 34 94 $3,154 (173)

Travis Boak Mid $426,300 58 93 $4,579 (288)

Jarrad Redden Ruck $104,200 61 79 $1,324 (37)

Danyle Pearce Mid $365,800 77 78 $4,694 (293)

Daniel Stewart Fwd $221,400 71 75 $2,966 (158)

Matthew Broadbent Mid $315,300 62 66 $4,768 (300)

Mitchell Banner Mid $351,700 11 64 $5,527 (354)Jackson Trengove Def $304,200 41 63 $4,797 (302)

Darren Pfeiffer Mid/Fwd $117,800 41 59 $2,012 (88)

Troy Chaplin Def $339,200 78 56 $6,013 (381)

Thomas Jonas Def $137,300 32 56 $2,441 (120)

Andrew Moore Def $153,300 29 55 $2,779 (145)

Steven Salopek Mid $350,800 35 54 $6,462 (405)

David Rodan Mid $303,000 65 52 $5,793 (369)

Domenic Cassisi Mid $439,100 31 52 $8,508 (456)

Ben Jacobs Def $297,200 75 51 $5,866 (374)

Aaron Young Fwd $104,200 32 50 $2,084 (91)John McCarthy Mid $251,000 37 49 $5,159 (329)

Justin Westhoff Fwd $393,700 66 48 $8,120 (448)

Jacob Surjan Def $185,500 41 41 $4,474 (279)

Brendon Ah Chee Fwd $98,700 8 38 $2,632 (133)

Cameron O'Shea Def $270,400 37 32 $8,337 (453)

Alipate Carlile Def $257,800 33 24 $10,634 (488)

Simon Phillips Fwd $286,300 46 24 $11,973 (499)

Jarrad Irons Mid $235,800 7 0


15/19

RICHMOND

The Tigers have got themselves a gem in Ellis. Despite being a recentdraftee, the playmaking defender has the body to step straight into seniorfootball and have an impact. He averaged 23 disposals per game forCalder Cannons in the TAC Cup last year and also averaged the second-

most disposals of any defender at the junior carnival. Last year we sawReece Conca and Jake Batchelor play 17 and 16 games respectively,and I expect a similar return from Ellis in 2012.

BRANDON ELLIS BRETT DELEDIO

Having missed only three games since debuting in 2005, Deledio willgo into Round 1 underdone after suffering a hamstring injury during anintra-club match. The club expects him to feature at some stage duringthe pre-season, but if he doesnt were facing a quandary. Hes always

been one of my first players picked, but theres always the chance ofre-aggravation with soft tissue injuries. Deledio has been a solid scoreracross the past four seasons, averaging 25 disposals, five marks and94 DT points per match.

Richmond AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Its a tough start for the Tigers this year. They face four of

last years top-eight sides in the opening five rounds.

NAB CUP


Matthew Arnot Mid $98,700 7 257 $384 (1)

Dustin Martin Fwd/Mid $442,500 36 119 $3,705 (215)

Shane Tuck Mid $350,200 38 111 $3,168 (174)

Nathan Foley Mid $414,600 37 103 $4,037 (241)

Daniel Jackson Mid $377,300 36 94 $3,995 (237)

Brad Miller Fwd $280,900 87 87 $3,216 (179)

Jake King Fwd $275,200 79 82 $3,345 (187)

Bachar Houli Def $415,300 67 82 $5,059 (322)

Ivan Maric Ruck $262,700 43 79 $3,322 (186)

Robin Nahas Fwd/Mid $415,700 43 79 $5,257 (340)

Brett O'Hanlon Fwd $98,700 8 75 $1,316 (36)

Addam Maric Fwd $303,900 44 75 $4,052 (243)

Reece Conca Def $274,100 71 65 $4,231 (258)

Jeromey Webberley Def $110,800 74 64 $1,745 (64)

Brandon Ellis Def $116,700 55 62 $1,888 (76)Chris Newman Def $383,500 39 62 $6,232 (393)

Jayden Post Def/Fwd $206,500 44 61 $3,365 (189)

Jake Batchelor Def $269,300 69 61 $4,424 (273)

Steven Morris Def $104,200 38 55 $1,886 (75)

Trent Cotchin Mid $463,400 35 49 $9,541 (477)

Shane Edwards Mid $307,200 36 47 $6,505 (407)

Dylan Grimes Def $219,100 78 44 $5,026 (317)

Tyrone Vickery Fwd $323,100 21 43 $7,539 (436)

Todd Elton Fwd $98,700 17 41 $2,397 (116)

Bradley Helbig Mid $226,000 34 41 $5,489 (352)

Shaun Grigg Mid $413,100 40 40 $10,328 (483)

Angus Graham Ruck $368,200 44 39 $9,530 (476)

Tom Derickx Ruck $104,200 79 38 $2,744 (142)

Alex Rance Def $356,100 87 36 $9,994 (480)

Matt White Mid $293,900 44 34 $8,621 (458)

Jack Riewoldt Fwd $345,600 43 28 $12,384 (500)

Luke McGuane Def $226,500 41 24 $9,287 (472)

Matthew Dea Def $201,600 42 19 $10,584 (487)

Steven Verrier Def $85,800 13 0


16/19

Saad will be competing with fellow mature-age recruit Terry Milera fora starting berth in Round 1. I doubt that Scott Watters would play themboth, so at this stage its one or the other. Saad played both games inthe opening round of the NAB Cup, but it was in the first he had a greater

impact, finishing with three disposals, three tackles and one goal. I expecthis scores to be somewhat erratic early on, but he should still increase inprice regardless.

AHMED SAAD NICK RIEWOLDT

To pick or not to pick Riewoldt has been one of the most debatedquestions this pre-season. His starting price suggests that its a nobrainer, but the coaches comments make me think otherwise. ScottWatters has declared that he intends to diversify the forward line, and

that the days of the focal point are gone, so reading between the lines itdoesnt sound promising. With a wealth of DPPs to choose from, optingfor one of them over the spearhead looks to be the way to go.

ST KILDA

St Kilda AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Dont be afraid to commit to Lenny Hayes despite his long

injury layoff. Hes way too cheap to ignore.

NAB CUP


Clinton Jones Mid $384,700 38 113 $3,400 (194)

Jack Steven Mid $394,500 39 103 $3,846 (229)

Thomas Ledger Mid $163,200 75 89 $1,827 (69)

Ben McEvoy Ruck $447,500 66 88 $5,092 (324)Cameron Shenton Fwd/Mid $85,800 16 88 $981 (12)

Sam Fisher Def $415,500 45 82 $5,053 (321)

Jamie Cripps Fwd $174,400 67 81 $2,164 (94)

Jarryn Geary Def $212,700 45 80 $2,659 (136)

Terry Milera Fwd $115,800 38 79 $1,467 (45)

Arryn Siposs Fwd $177,100 51 73 $2,441 (121)

Farren Ray Mid $364,100 36 69 $5,243 (337)

Stephen Milne Fwd $358,200 68 68 $5,295 (343)

Brett Peake Mid $373,500 54 67 $5,603 (360)

Lenny Hayes Mid $382,800 36 67 $5,742 (368)David Armitage Mid $335,400 67 66 $5,107 (325)

Justin Koschitzke Fwd $298,400 29 66 $4,555 (285)

Brendon Goddard Def/Mid $474,200 79 62 $7,645 (439)

Ahmed Saad Fwd $115,800 82 59 $1,978 (86)

Sebastian Ross Mid $98,700 69 58 $1,703 (60)

Nick Riewoldt Fwd $416,700 41 54 $7,766 (440)

Sam Gilbert Def $345,600 25 52 $6,646 (413)

Adam Schneider Fwd $393,000 37 49 $8,078 (446)

Jason Gram Def $394,100 42 48 $8,276 (451)

Rhys Stanley Fwd $164,200 82 44 $3,740 (219)Sean Dempster Def $288,500 39 44 $6,619 (412)

Thomas Curren Mid $104,200 8 38 $2,779 (146)

Nick Winmar Def $163,200 42 33 $4,896 (306)

Jason Blake Def $263,500 42 33 $7,905 (443)

Dean Polo Mid $342,000 34 32 $10,571 (486)

Tom Simpkin Def $197,900 42 31 $6,394 (401)

Jack Newnes Mid $98,700 43 26 $3,858 (230)

Beau Wilkes Def $98,700 83 24 $4,096 (246)


17/19

You can safely put a line through Mitchell for Round 1. He wont featureduring the NAB Cup and John Longmire has already stated that he wontbe rushing his prized recruit. Hes had a restricted pre-season with ashoulder problem and knee tendonitis, but Longmire does expect him to

feature at some stage during the year. Mitchell was a ball-magnet acrosshis junior career, averaging 28 disposals and 105 points per game.

TOM MITCHELL KIEREN JACK

For coaches looking for a point of difference, jumping on Jack thisyear could prove to be a wise choice. Injuries had a major impact onhis scores last year, averaging fewer disposals, marks, tackles andDT points from his career-best return in 2010. Prior to getting injured

in Round 6 against Carlton, he ranked second at the Swans for pointsscored, averaging 100 points per game. I wouldnt hesitate jumping onhim at that price.

SYDNEY SWANS

Sydney Swans AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - The wraps on Tommy Walsh are huge, but Ive crossed

him off my list after what he dished up against the Saints.

NAB CUP


Shane Biggs Mid $97,800 9 156 $629 (2)

Jude Bolton Mid $447,200 42 119 $3,756 (221)

Harry Cunningham Mid $85,800 44 114 $755 (6)

Jarrad McVeigh Mid $435,300 72 97 $4,477 (280)

Ben McGlynn Fwd/Mid $378,800 39 87 $4,345 (268)

Adam Goodes Fwd/Mid $491,000 76 86 $5,741 (367)

Kieren Jack Mid $387,400 38 84 $4,600 (291)

Lewis Jetta Mid $219,100 75 84 $2,608 (130)

Jordan Lockyer Def $98,700 23 83 $1,195 (25)

Mike Pyke Ruck $193,900 81 81 $2,380 (114)

Nick Smith Def $301,500 83 80 $3,792 (224)

Nathan Gordon Mid $175,600 41 78 $2,250 (101)

Mark Seaby Ruck $320,500 58 72 $4,426 (274)

Luke Parker Mid $244,200 68 72 $3,389 (193)

Heath Grundy Def $349,500 83 69 $5,089 (323)

Craig Bird Mid $334,400 37 68 $4,949 (309)

Nick Malceski Def $329,300 78 65 $5,036 (319)

Sam B. Reid Fwd $278,200 77 58 $4,760 (298)

Rhyce Shaw Def $325,800 82 57 $5,684 (364)

Ted Richards Def $290,200 81 53 $5,467 (350)

Alex Johnson Def $274,000 83 52 $5,289 (342)

Jarred Moore Fwd $189,600 38 50 $3,792 (225)

Jesse White Fwd $216,700 39 46 $4,695 (294)

Martin Mattner Def $301,100 80 45 $6,691 (414)

Mitch Morton Fwd $263,800 73 30 $8,753 (461)

Tommy Walsh Fwd $104,200 39 -3


18/19

In a cruel blow to West Coasts premiership aspirations, LeCrashas suffered a season-ending knee injury at training and will nowundergo a knee reconstruction. The only positive to come out ofthis is that hell receive a considerable discount to his starting price

for next year. This will now give the likes of Josh Hill, Ashton Hamsand Gerrick Weedon the chance to stake their claims for the vacantposition.

MARK LeCRAS MATT PRIDDIS

Priddis elevated himself into the elite bracket of midfielders last year,averaging a career-high 27 disposals, eight tackles and 105 DT pointsper match. He was a reliable scorer, falling below 20 disposals and80 points only once, while racking up at least 90 points in all but six

games. He led the competition for handballs and ranked second fortackles and 10th for disposals with his relentless tackling the key,applying five or more tackles in all but three matches.

WEST COAST EAGLES

West Coast AFL Dream Team Points


FantasyFreako

@FantasyFreako - Gerrick Weedon looked dangerous in the opening round

of the NAB Cup. Entering his third year he could be a surprise packet.

NAB CUP


Dean Cox Ruck $532,000 43 144 $3,690 (214)

Luke Shuey Mid $413,000 35 129 $3,212 (178)

Shannon Hurn Def $345,100 43 119 $2,910 (154)

Gerrick Weedon Fwd $104,200 73 112 $928 (10)Ashton Hams Fwd $227,500 77 99 $2,305 (109)

Chris Masten Mid $278,500 75 99 $2,823 (148)

Patrick McGinnity Mid $258,100 38 95 $2,724 (141)

Ashley Smith Def $299,800 44 91 $3,298 (183)

Ryan Neates Mid $104,200 45 87 $1,202 (26)

Blayne Wilson Def $104,200 67 85 $1,225 (28)

Mark Nicoski Fwd $323,800 41 80 $4,023 (240)

Lewis Stevenson Mid $185,100 80 80 $2,314 (110)

Josh Hill Fwd $276,600 73 78 $3,542 (202)

Andrew Gaff Mid $322,900 42 74 $4,375 (270)

Jeremy McGovern Fwd $104,200 36 67 $1,563 (51)

Tom Swift Mid $234,300 75 65 $3,586 (207)

Anton Hamp Fwd $104,200 34 62 $1,687 (58)

Fraser McInnes Fwd $98,700 40 60 $1,645 (55)

Jack Darling Fwd $333,100 31 58 $5,737 (365)

Brad Sheppard Def $253,700 81 56 $4,567 (286)

Jacob Brennan Def $104,200 83 55 $1,880 (74)

Koby Stevens Mid $104,200 74 53 $1,977 (85)

Quinten Lynch Fwd $379,500 44 43 $8,788 (462)

Matt Priddis Mid $521,400 38 37 $14,152 (506)

Eric MacKenzie Def $230,800 43 33 $7,089 (428)

Callum Papertalk Fwd/Mid $85,800 14 29 $3,003 (159)

Scott Lycett Fwd/Ruck $201,800 75 23 $8,903 (467)

Simon Tunbridge Def/Fwd $85,800 43 21 $4,099 (247)

Darren Glass Def $228,700 44 14 $16,771 (514)

Michael Mascoulis Mid $93,800 38 13 $7,129 (430)


19/19

WESTERN BULLDOGS

I cannot recall a player suffering as big a drop than Lake last year. In 2010he was the highest scoring key-position player in the game, ranking 14thoverall for DT points scored at an average of 99 per match. He never fullyrecovered from hip and should surgery last pre-season and his numbersbacked that up averaging 48 fewer points per game than the previousyear. If he proves his fitness, Lakes a steal at his price.

BRIAN LAKE RYAN HARGRAVE

After playing 123 of a possible 132 games between 2005-10, injurieshit Hargrave last year, managing a career-low five games. Once apremium defender, his output was well down on the previous year, aver-aging 16 fewer DT points per match with his average of 58 points hislowest since 2006. Hargrave really stands out at his price and I wouldnthesitate in picking him in my star ting squad.

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Matthew Boyd Mid $573,800 76 191 $3,008 (161)

Christian Howard Def $251,400 52 144 $1,743 (63)

Tom Liberatore Mid $345,000 65 128 $2,702 (140)

Jordan Roughead Ruck $283,600 41 127 $2,236 (98)

Zephaniah Skinner Fwd $104,200 42 126 $826 (8)

Daniel Giansiracusa Fwd $436,800 78 126 $3,477 (200)

Ryan Hargrave Def $232,700 77 122 $1,906 (79)

Robert Murphy Def $369,300 39 118 $3,131 (170)

Daniel Cross Mid $481,100 69 106 $4,547 (284)

Will Minson Ruck $365,500 65 102 $3,600 (208)

Liam Picken Mid $319,500 70 101 $3,150 (171)

Ayce Cordy Ruck $178,100 44 93 $1,911 (81)

Matthew Panos Fwd $98,700 51 88 $1,119 (21)

Patrick Veszpremi Fwd $252,300 39 87 $2,894 (153)

Dylan Addison Def $259,700 79 85 $3,062 (166)

Ryan Griffen Mid $486,500 42 79 $6,192 (391)

Clay Smith Mid $107,700 57 77 $1,395 (42)

Tom Williams Def $223,200 42 74 $3,024 (163)

Lukas Markovic Def $205,300 86 65 $3,153 (172)

Liam Jones Fwd $276,000 78 60 $4,580 (289)

Mitch Wallis Mid $244,800 44 57 $4,308 (265)

Luke Dahlhaus Fwd $315,200 74 50 $6,304 (396)

Easton Wood Def $255,900 80 49 $5,249 (338)

Michael Talia Def $98,700 44 43 $2,286 (106)

Tory Dickson Fwd $98,700 68 26 $3,729 (216)

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