This year in fantasy football, here is the first of four posts, out-lining in detail the players to select, and the players to avoid in each position, Firstly some terms that you may not be familiar with.
“Keepers” will refer to any player that is selected with the intention of keeping for the whole year.
“Mid pricer’s” are players that’s season form could go either way, and are more of a risk/reward type selection.
“Cheapies” are any players that will require upgrading throughout the year. Rookies come under this heading as well.
To the dream team selections.
Backline Keepers:
Brendan Goddard – Will probably be the most selected backman, and no wonder why. No other backline player can offer you a 100 average and a captain option. Should be in most teams, and is Dual Position which allows more flexibility.
Bryce Gibbs – Is seen as a good target this year, due to his Dual Position availability, and is probably along with Goddard, the only other player capable of averaging the 100 milestone. Is guaranteed to be playing in the midfield, and should be very strongly considered in all teams.
Daniel Connors – Either him or Deledio would be a safe bet from Richmond. Even though he is not dual position, the Tigers have made it public, that they prefer the ball in his hands as much as possible. For those with a long memory, think of Joel Bowden in 2008 in terms of what to expect.
Greg Broughton – Should be considered as a keeper. Aside from his injury trouble, this man will go all out to get a high score each week. Even a bad game will still net you around 80 points. This consistency combined with a potential midfield role, all point towards improvement from Broughton.
Mid Price Backmen
Jack Grimes – At the higher end of the mid-price range, but still is a risky, considered option. His pre-season form has caught the eye of many, who see him playing a Heath Shaw “quarterback” roll this season. He should show considerable improvement.
Jed Adcock – Is one of those risks, that if he pays off, then you will be laughing. Severely under-priced for his ability, and what he has done in the past, but it’s a question of whether or not he will be struck down with injury again, and how playing for the hapless lions will affect his output.
Michael Hurley- This man was at the front of the Bombers surprising NAB Cup form. He appears to have settled down forward, where it is possible he could play good fantasy football, providing he is allowed to move up the ground and mark the ball. Risk/Reward situation here
Chad Cornes: Massively under-priced, considering he was averaging 100 only 3 years ago. Still I think that he is far too old, and past his best. I would ignore him, but there certainly is a case for selecting him.
Cheapies:
Andy Otten: Injury cancelled out his second year of football, but he is back under a severe discount which makes him look appealing. At his price, you can’t really go wrong for someone who will get games, and should average reasonably well
Dyson Heppell: Another one to consider for your bench, or final starting position. Bombers coach James Hird is clearly in favour of this young defender, labelling him “the most exciting draftee they have seen”. Should get games, and may just surprise us all by scoring heavily.
Nick Lower: On Fremantle’s rookie list, but has been promoted, as a result of a long term injury to Tendai Mzungu. His pre-season form has caught us all by surprise, and he looks certain for a round 1 debut.
Nicholas Duigan: A mature age recruit, who seems certain to slot into Carlton’s side, for its Round 1 match against the Tigers. His age and experience should mean that he is more reliable to select than perhaps a first year rookie
Posts on the best Midfield, Ruck and Forward prospects, will be up soon. Feel free to discuss in the comments, any “key” players that I may have missed, or to agree/disagree with anything I have said.
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