On a wet night on the 27th of February, two half strength AFL teams played each other. It’s still only NAB so who cares about the result, how did our potential fantasy players go!?
Sydney Swans v West Coast Eagles.
Blacktown. Friday 27th February, 2013.
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With both teams leaving much of their best 22’s out for this game, we had the chance to see the future of both clubs in action.
Promising result for West Coast taking out the win 37 – 72.
With so many players from each team missing and playing during an incredibly wet night, we can’t read too much into results as structures and roles will differ.
But lets take a look at the fantasy relevant results. As always I’ll include each players score in comparison to their Time On Ground percentage.
Mark Hutchings – ($480,200- MID) Backed up last weeks ton with another. This guy just goes about his business as he pleases with no one paying any attention to him. Will never receive the number one tag, honesty I don’t think he’d even be in the top 5 for the tag, but if he keeps flying under opposition clubs radars and producing numbers like these then we may have to seriously consider him! 124 points from 72% TOG!
Xavier Ellis – ($135,500 – MID) Wore the vest tonight but still managed an impressive 75 points from 67% TOG. Floating around the backs of packs and waiting for the release handball see’s him get a lot of the ball. Only concern is if he’ll be match fit enough to play a full game by Round 1? Honestly at this stage, after these performances, I’d say he’s in the best 22, question is only whether he’s wearing a vest or not.
Chris Masten – ($533,400 – MID) Also wore the vest but still knocked out a very respectable 89 points from 65% TOG! Plays a very friendly fantasy game involving a high kick to handball ratio, loves to push forward for a goal and is very rarely tagged. Can’t see him averaging under 100 this year.
Gary Rohan – ($138,400 – FWD) 80 points from 83% TOG. Lock him into your fwd line and watch this cash cow fatten! Played well as a second target today, taking advantage of the space that Buddy leaves after leading and drawing multiple players. Finished with 3 of the Swans 5 goals.
Jeremy Laidler – ($135,500 – DEF) Reignited hope for us again tonight as a cheap rookie defender for our benches after last weeks impersonation of ‘Where’s Wally?’. Here’s hoping tonights effort of 75 points from 76 minutes is enough to snag him a round 1 spot!
Harry Cunningham – ($135,500 – MID) Definitely did his chances of 2014 game time no harm with 92 points from 83% TOG. Worked hard all game to cover the ground but most impressive was his 7 tackles. We know that defensive pressure is something that the Swans covet so certainly put his hand up to be noticed tonight.
Lance Franklin – ($426,500 – FWD) Oh Buddy… only 31 points from 70% TOG. Yes it was wet and opportunity wasn’t abundant in the swans forward line tonight. But he was pushed up onto the wing to find the ball and only managed to give away a few head high free kicks while there. Not the greatest debut in the Swans colours. They’ll be hoping he can watch the tapes back and learn.
Luke Parker – ($459,000 – FWD/MID) Didn’t ‘falter’ exactly but finished the game on 26 points from 18% TOG due to an eye injury forcing him to sit the rest of the match out. Haven’t heard the extent of the injury yet but if he’s named round one then you’d still lock him in.
My honourable mentions are players who scored well and should be on your watchlist. Keep an eye on these guys in your Draft Leagues.
Nice work Anthony – what about Jack Darling?
Anything to report on his role and relevance?
Darling scored 60 from 52% TOG. Click on the AFL Match Centre link at the top of page to find other scores.
Good analysis Anthony. A few more rookies coming close to a round 1 start, and a big question-mark over the value of Buddy.
I’m really struggling to keep Buddy in my team, sure he’s a good price and is capable of massive scores. However, I think he is the most over rated player in the AFL, if the Swans want to continue pushing him up on the wing I can’t see him adding much value. Any thoughts? Maybe I’ll be proved wrong?
J. McVeigh when interviewed said he’ll play more midfield.
Do you think this will have a positive or negative effect on him?
His highest scoring year has come from him playing more down back.
McVeigh locked in mine. cant refuse after last season.. be in top 5 defenders at years end again. get on board..
What about Elliot Yeo? Is he worth a punt for a defensive POD?
I wouldn’t, think he’ll be a good player – but not an accumulator.
Where can we get the TOG states from? Can’t seem to find them on the match centre link.
Match centre -> full time stats -> advanced stats.
Hi im am doing a Afl Fantasy Elite Draft league on 7pm WA time need few more people to fill up the league. Anyone welcome just have to be there for the draft.
parker is expected to miss the upcoming practice match, but swans are hopeful he will play round one!
I wonder if West Coast will be April Premiers again this year. They look pretty fit atm, can they keep it up?