CareerHighSuperCoachScore:124 Vs Western Bulldogs (2022)
CareerHighAFLFantasyScore:98 Vs Western Bulldogs (2022)
CareerHighSuperCoachAverage:82.3 (2022)
CareerHighAFLFantasyAverage:69.5 (2022)
Impactonnewclub
I think two scenarios are at play here. And while both have merit, I believe one is more likely than the other.
Scenario one, BillyFrampton, has been acquired as a direct replacement for the retiring JordanRoughead. In this scenario, he becomes the versatile key tall who can play the lockdown tall role and allow the likes of JeremyHowe,DarcyMoore and even NathanMurphy to become the interceptors.
Scenario Two. Frampton has been targeted to the Pies because he offers something that many 201 cm players cannot offer. That is the ”all ground versatility.” He provides squad depth in the key defensive, forward, and ruck posts.
I’m of the firm belief that scenario one is a more likely one. With Murphy, Moore and Howe down back, the Pies have all the defensive height covered, with Jeremy coming in the smallest at 190cm.
With Billy on the squad, he becomes instantly the ”first man up” should an injury or suspension come across any line. I think he’s looked his most comfortable as a defender, but to have the level of versatility he offers would certainly be the most appealing part of his addition to the Magpies squad.
Impactontheoldclub
In 2022 BillyFrampton played six games for the Crows as a key position/intercepting defender. He spent the remainder of the season in the SANFL. The departure of Billy to the Magpies largely won’t hurt the club’s ‘best 22’ given that JordanButts,NickMurray& TomDoedee are holding the talls stocks.
What his absence means is a slightly weakened depth for the Crows. His ability to play as a tall across the forward, ruck and backlines makes Billy a valuable commodity over the years. Up front, the Crows forward depth is stacked with ElliotHimmelberg & LachieGollant waiting in the wings.
The club might hurt a little because they have a relatively thin depth in the rucks beyond KieranStrachan. While down back, further pressure lands on the untried JamesBorlase and FisherMcAsey. So don’t be surprised to see the Crows use at least one of their two draft selections on a tall prospect.
FantasySummary
If you play across all fantasy football formats, you’d be familiar with the notion that certain players can perform better or worse depending on several factors. BillyFrampton’s case is more relevant in SuperCoach than either of AFLFantasy/DreamTeam.
The fact that he averaged 82.3 in SC as opposed to 69.5 in AF/DT is a clear indicator of that. The primary reason is that his weapon, intercept marking, is points weighted more favourably in SuperCoach.
Billy has moved to Collingwood on the expectation that he’s more likely to see regular AFL time as a Magpie rather than as an Adelaide Crow. I don’t believe he’s a ‘lock’ inside the best 22, but he should be pressing for regular game time.
For that reason, I’d feel comfortable if you play a drafting format that uses SuperCoach or another customised scoring; he could be a genuine late option. His round six score of 124 last season is a testament to his ability to perform. If it were a sensationally deep pool, I’d only consider him in the other formats for a draft version of the game. Otherwise, I’d wait and see if he’s worth grabbing off the player pool early.
Every year, UltimateFooty reveals an additional group of Dual Position players, which extends the changes handed down by champion data. Let’s take a look through the seventeen additional players and their relevance to your UltimateFooty Drafts.
In 2021 Luke McDonald lost the monopoly share as the distributor out of the Kangaroos defence. Injuries disrupted his season to play just eleven matches and have his role float between the wing and the backline. With an average draft position of 76 last year, it was a disaster of a return from games played and an average of 68.
Many were hopeful of returning to the final eight games of the 2020 season in UltimateFooty. In the quarterback role, Luke was sensational. He averaged 88.2, including 123, 121, 118 and three 80+ scores. Remembering in 2020 ’80s were the new 100′ That’s a more than good performance.
Did Aaron Hall get the quarterback role by design? I’d propose it might not have been the original plan from North, but he indeed forced them into it with his success. Does an entire offseason of training see McDonald get back his share of the ball? If so, this could be a big watchlist moment for coaches. The addition of BACK status makes him relevant again on draft day and lowers the scoring bar to make him a rosterable play in 2022.
Nathan Murphy
One that might have more dynasty or keeper league coaches is the DPP addition to Nathan Murphy. He’s shown some promise in his limited games, but as the Magpies have committed to a full rebuild, he should be right in contention for a regular role. Unfortunately, right now, the UltimateFooty scoring hasn’t shown itself. An average of 45.9 and a personal best score of 70 doesn’t exactly set the world alight.
Josh Battle
He’s forward; then he’s back. He’s forward again and now back… again. St Kilda had thrown Josh Battle positionally around multiple times of the year. I think he looks more at home inside defensive 50. His average of 61. 6 isn’t great, but he does have some scoring capacity. Last season he had two scores of 90+ and an extra two games of 80+. Depending on the depth of squads or the number of coaches, his back/forward status might be a useful bench option.
Billy Frampton
Based on his seasonal average of 47, Billy Frampton won’t be someone that anyone will be looking for to draft in many leagues. The Crows tried to reinvent him as an intercepting defender, and his best scoring game in that role was a 77 against Essendon. At best, it’s a waiver-wire option; don’t use a pick on him. The only impact of getting back status is that he’ll be ineligible to gain ruck status. He’s third in line ruck behind Reilly O’Brien and Kieran Strauchan, so it’ll take some injuries for that to eventuate anyway.
This is a prime example of when gaining centre status is justified but irrelevant for UltimateFooty players. His average of 72.8 will make him someone’s D3 or D4 on draft day, but he’ll rarely be needed to play in your centre line. Of course, if the Tigers suffer another poor year of injury luck, he might get some additional midfield time, but if that eventuates, it’ll only benefit the coach that’s already playing him down back.
Trent Bianco
I rate Trent Bianco as a great talent to pursue in keeper or dynasty leagues. Despite averaging just 61 last season, it was the way he went about building his scoring that’s got coaches excited. He’s relevant in drafts as a late-round forward flyer. There’s been some discussion that Bianco is flagged as a potential option to run through the Magpies backline. If that eventuates, Bianco won’t be illegible for gaining that status.
Zak Butters
The addition of centre status is warranted to Zak Butters. It also feels like it’s the gain we knew we’d get during the season if it wasn’t allocated. He was a regular option in the midfield attending 30% of the power centre bounces in his games. His greatest value is a forward, where many forecast him to become an F1 option. However, this DPP is a valuable flexibility moment in your squad.
Jaidyn Stephenson
I could almost copy and paste the sentiments above for Butters for Jaidyen Stephenson. The classy and crafty player centre/forward split his season across the Kangaroo wings and inside 50. I love his scoring ceiling, and while he won’t be selected at last seasons average draft position of 138, he should still be a solid forward. The position gain will be a handy squad versatility move.
ADD RUCK
Mark Blicavs
I like the addition of Mark Blicavs into this line. His RUC/BACK status DPP will give coaches some flexibility through the ruck division and be another viable late option for those looming to ‘punt’ late on rucks in the draft. Furthermore, if you play in a category league or some other custom scoring elements, he could be a blinder selection given his ability to win intercept marks, spoils and hitouts.
Tristan Xerri
I have no desire to own Tristan Xerri in any draft league. He’s the fourth ruck in line at North behind Todd Goldstein, recruit Callum Coleman-Jones and midseason draftee Jacob Edwards. Things will be going bad at Arden Street if he’s the #1 ruck, and they’ll be going worse for your draft team if he’s someone you ever need to bring on your roster, let alone play.
Joel Amartey
In his first four games, Joel Amartey scores included a 70, 74 & 92. He certainly has scoring potential, but it’ll take some injuries to the Swans talls stocks for him to get games. Even more so with Peter Ladhams into the ruck/forward stocks. A waiver wire option if the Swans get some poor injury luck.
Mabior Chol does have an insane highlight reel, but he’s not the most prominent scoring option that’s been awarded a new position. The new DPP adds greater value for the coach that does draft Jarrod Witts as their ruckmen. As a handcuff selection, Chol was always the prime target late on drafts day, but now as an R/F, he can also provide on-field cover as a forward if you require it. Last year he averaged 60, and I think at best he can add another five to eight points per game of scoring upside.
Jack Billings
One of arguably the two prominent inclusions from UltimateFooty in this preseason position updated. Jack Billings has long been a high half-forward who has also pushed up across St Kilda’s wings. Based on his average of 83.2, he cracks into the top dozen forwards based on 2021 averages. The addition of forward status makes him relevant as he moves from being an M7 to bench option in most leagues to a legitimate possibility of being an F1.
In 2021Billings started last year with a 100, 122, 80 & 97. Getting scoring trends like that in a weak forward division is a huge gain. Additionally, he has multiple years over his career where he’s a proven 85-95 average range performer. This is a significant inclusion from UltimateFooty! And I’m a big fan of it.
Brandan Parfitt
Brandan Parfitt isn’t one of the most recognizable ins as a new centre/forward based on name value. But based on his scoring power and the relatively low top end of forwards, he is a significant inclusion to the game. His seasonal average last year of 76.6 puts him ranked inside the top 25 forwards. Last season he scored three tons, plus four additional games of 90+.
Parfitt is the only Geelong midfielder not holding a pensions card, so his youthfulness and defensive workrate will be vital for the club’s hopes at another deep final push. This positional allocation moves him from a likely super late draft day pick to a viable F3. Indeed, one that’s cause for adjusting your forward rankings. It won’t shock me to see him head off draft boards as early as the second round.
Rowan Marshall
This is the big one from UltimateFooty! Adjust your draft rankings, ladies and gentlemen. The DPP of RUC/FWD is arguably one of the most valuable in the game. Rowan Marshall‘s average of 89.6 instantly makes him the #4 ranked forwards based on 2021 averages. He slides in just after the big three of Mitch Duncan, Josh Dunkley and Tim Taranto, who are possible top 20 selections on draft day. That in isolation is a solid number, but in the six games he played without Paddy Ryder, he averaged an increase to go at 103.7.
If by design or by necessity he gets more than a level share of the time in the ruck, Marshall could be one of the best decisions you make on draft day. Not just as a topline forward, but also with the flexibility of coverage in your ruck line. The ultimate WIN/WIN for any coach who owns him this year. It won’t shock me to see him head off draft boards as early as the second round. Monster positional gain added from UltimateFooty.
Deven Robertson
In keeper or dynasty leagues, coaches should have still been looking to hold onto Deven Robertson, but in single-season leagues as a centre only, he was a late pick up arguably at best. An average of 61 wasn’t exciting for many, but it’s layered with a few nice scores, including a career-high 93. it was injuries in 2021 that got him the opportunity in the best 22, and it’ll likely be injuries again that give him significant midfield minutes.
Still, he’s worth a later round selection as a forward, and an increase of 10-15 points per game would make him a viable F5.
Callum Ah Chee
Callum Ah Chee is an immensely talented player, but that hasn’t translated to UltimateFooty scoring. After a failed trial across halfback, the club moved him forward late in the year. However, with the return of Cam Rayner, he might struggle to get games. Regardless, a seasonal average of 41 and just one score over 60 means now position gain would add to his relevance.
I WANT MORE DPP’s
For 2021 yet again league commissioners will choose to allow (or not) for future DPP’s to be added into your league. After rounds 3, 6, 9, 12 & 15 we’ll bring to you exclusively the new DPP’s added to the game by UltimateFooty.
2022 LAUNCH DATE
No official launch date has been announced from UltimateFooty. Historically, the format has opened during the first week of February. After that, commissioners have an additional few days to get leagues set up and finalised before drafting can commence.
The Adelaide Football Club had two critical objectives for the trade window. Firstly, rejuvenate the age profile of the list and secondly shed excess salary of older players. The club achieved this, and the inclusion of Billy Frampton is a smart pick up. Frampton is an aggressive, big-bodied old school style key position forward. He’s equally as a capable as playing predominantly in the ruck as well as forward.
What will the makeup of the Crows forward line look like in 2020? Darcy Fogarty, Tex Walker and Tom Lynch are certainties to line up. While Tyson Stengle should h first chance to replace Eddie Betts. aveThe inclusion of Frampton (or Himmelberg) in addition to those three talls place the side to be too tall and slow. The lack of speed is a constant concern for the club and four talls starting inside the forward line won’t aid this.
It’s not all doom and gloom for Billy, the Crows new coach Matthew Nicks is a big fan of him after spending multiple years working with him at Port Adelaide.
Impact on the old club:
The Port Adelaide Power key forwards in the best 22 are locked in. The club is desperate to keep getting games intoTom Marshall. While Charlie Dixon still has plenty to offer at 29 years old. Billy Frampton was nothing more than developing depth at the club behind these two.
At times this season, the club chose to swing key defender and now-former teammate Dougal Howard forward instead of giving Billy chances at the elite level.
Port Adelaide lost plenty in the tall stocks during the recent Trade Period with Ryder & Howard moving on alongside Frampton. Expect the POWER to address this at the draft.
Fantasy Summary:
The critical variable that makes Billy Frampton fantasy-relevant will be around the structure of the forward line. He will not dislodge Reilly O’Brien from the primary ruck role. He also isn’t ahead of Tex Walker holding down the key forward roles. In time the club is hoping to unleash Darcy Fogarty into the midfield, but that’s still another few seasons away. Until then he’ll hold down a tall forward role too.
However, Frampton is a robust contested pack mark, a skill the club lost when Mitch McGovern departed a few years ago. His skills are evident in the ruck and would make a handy relief ruck to O’Brien. Further to this, Billy can kick a goal as he finished 6th in the SANFL for goals scored.
Frampton should be a dual position ruck/forward and will be priced cheaply enough to be a bench cover R3 candidate. Keep him as a preseason watchlist, with the potential to make the starting squad if he can crack the best 22.
As soon as the AFL Trade window closes, media personalities and fans alike clamour to decide and define who the big winners were from the period. Instead of focussing on the ‘clubs’ who came out trumps, I decided to look at some players who ave increased their SuperCoach, DreamTeam and AFLFantasy value heading into the 2020 fantasy season.
Blake Acres
At St Kilda, has has been starved of opportunities to play as an inside midfielder. He’s been stuck behind the likes of Seb Ross, Jack Steele, Luke Dunstan and co all getting a gig ahead of him. On the occasions, he was allowed to use his hulking frame through the midfield his fantasy numbers showed plenty of promise. In 2018 his opening five scores in SuperCoach were 144, 90, 97, 92 & 107. In AFLFantasy it was 124, 92, 77, 83 and 100.
Moving to Fremantle, they desperately need support for Nat Fyfe, and under a new coach, Blake could thrive if given the opportunities. Currently priced 13-15 points per game under what he achieved in 2018, so if he retains forward status, he looms as a genuine breakout candidate.
Marc Pittonet
Could we have our R3 locked away with this trade? Andrew Phillips trade to Essendon means the Frenchman as becomes the clear second choice ruck for Carlton. Pittonet should be cheap next year and should Matt Kruezer suffer an injury that rules him out then he could well be a handy cash cow. Last year in the VFL he averaged 39 hitouts, 16 disposals, three marks and three tackles a game.
Brandon Ellis
The significant variable here is about if Brandon holds onto his defensive eligibility. If he does, then he looms as a potential premium target we need to place seriously on our watchlists across all formats and platforms of the game. In 2014 and across the full season of 2015 we saw that when Ellis is played as a wingman, he can score well. During those two seasons, he played every game, averaged 99.3 and posted 23 tons in AFLFantasy. While during that same time in SuperCoach he averaged 98 and scored 22 hundred plus scores. Some of those 100+ scores were monsters too, with multiple games going well north of 130.
If he plays wing for Gold Coast and is defensive eligible in fantasy footy, then he’s a serious preseason watchlist. However, as a midfielder, he’d need to elevate his current average (the mid-’80s) into the 100 range to make his selection just scraping worthwhile in the salary cap formats of the game.
Jack Steven
If you’ve played any format of fantasy footy for multiple seasons, you’ll be fully aware of the scoring potential he owns. Before this season where he battled his mental health his AFLFantasy/DreamTeam averages have been 96, 93, 104 and 111. While for SuperCoach he was going at 94, 90, 102 and 103 and only missed two games during those four seasons.
The questions shouldn’t be around can he score well, but rather can he get his body in a position to be back to his best. However, three vital determining factors will impact just how many select him. Firstly, with him playing only seven games will the formats award him a discount for games missed due to battling with his mental health? Secondly, can he get back to full health and fitness? One of Jack’s key weapons is his elite endurance and aerobic capacity. Something we failed to see much during the season. Finally, does he gain forward eligibility? In his three games, he played almost exclusively forward including one where he kicked three goals.
If the answer is yes to all those, then he could be a highly popular starting squad option
Aiden Bonar
He moves from fantasy footy irrelevance at GWS into the conversation at North Melbourne. From his two games this season he averaged just over 40 across the formats. The key questions will be first, is he worth the premium price tag in our starting squads? Fantasy coaches have plenty of strong cash cows already entering 2020, so for him to be a good selection, he’ll need to outscore them.
Can he force his way into the Roos engine room which already boasts Cunnington, Ziebell, Davies-Uniake, Higgins, Anderson, Simpkin, Dumont and Thomas? This will be something fantasy coaches need to watch with great interest?
Billy Frampton
Stuck for opportunities behind a long list of Port Adelaide forward talls Billy saught a move for more opportunities at senior level. Those opportunities increased Josh Jenkins move to Geelong. Frampton has now given himself a chance at playing some senior footy for the side he grew up supporting as a kid. The bonus is he should be RUC/FWD eligible which could prove to be quite handy should he crack the Crows side.
Will he score enough at his price point to give actual value? Will, he even fit the Crows new forward structures? Both are great questions, and for fantasy footy coaches ones we’ll get further clarity on once the preseason gets underway. However, it’s safe to say he moves from nobodies radar to providing a blip for fantasy footy coaches.
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