Month: July 2019

7 SuperCoach Stars Getting No Love From Coaches

With just 5 weeks left to go in the 2019 season for SuperCoach season coaches are feverishly preparing for league finals and a last-ditch push for overall rankings glory. The name of the game for many is now about bringing in players into your team that will set you apart and create a point of difference in your team.

That said, some players are getting almost no attention or love from coaches in the run home. So here are 10 inform players in SuperCoach that have crazy low ownership.

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Dayne Zorko | MID | $566,800 |Avg: 104.3 (3.4% owned)

In ripping form at the moment, averaging 119 in his previous five weeks and has 8 tons over the past 11 weeks. Matches against the Hawks, Dogs and Suns is a reasonably favourable midfield matchup and with all the opposition attention going to Lachie Neale it means Lion’s magician is sneaking under the radar for SuperCoach owners and is among one of the most inform midfielders.

Christian Salem | DEF | $507,200 |Avg: 98 (4.6% owned)

It’s been a disastrous season for the Demons but one of the few shining lights has been the consistency of Salem. Since returning from the bye he’s posted scores of 104, 133, 87, 94 & 139. His next two opponents in St Kilda and Richmond over the year have shown to give up significant scores to outside ball users and I full expect Salem to capitalise on that.

Elliot Yeo| MID | $566,800 |Avg: 104.3 (3.4% owned)

He is slightly down on his scoring last year, but he’s still a very worthwhile selection. Over his past 11 matches, he’s had just three scores below 110 and has only once scored under 90. His upcoming opposition includes North Melbourne, Adelaide, Carlton & Richmond with none of them that have a designated tagger that I believe is capable of negating his impact on the game. The other factor about him is he doesn’t build his scores by disposals and scoreboard impact alone, but it’s also his defensive pressure. In his previous five matches, his tackle count has been between 7 – 12, so even if some defensive pressure comes on him like last week, he’s still got great scoring avenues.

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Darcy Byrne-Jones | DEF | $525,000 |Avg: 88 (1% owned)

I know on first glance this looks bad, but sometimes we need to look beneath the surface. In his past nine matches, DBJ has really turned it on with no scores below 80 and five tons. He also has three of his final five games at Adelaide Oval where his past three scores have been 117, 121 and 130.

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Tom Lynch| FWD | $484,8100 |Avg: 90.9 (0.9% owned)

It took him longer to return than Crows fans wanted to from injury but now that he’s back he could be perfectly unique way to finish that forward line. Over the next two weeks, the Crows take on the Blues and Saints and then have a round 23 matchup against the Bulldogs, all favourable for the link-up man. This year prior to injury between rounds 6-11 he scored: 95, 99, 111, 100 & 109.

Jarryd Lyons | MID | $529,500 |Avg: 94.1 (0.7% owned)

He’s on the hot streak of his life with six tons in his past eight matches including scores of 127, 130, 139 & last weekend against the Kangaroos a massive 165. Just over 1,500 coaches own him in the entire competition so if he keeps on this form stretch he’ll be the absolute pinnacle definition of unique as sadly sometimes as coaches we fall for a ‘name’ player rather than just letting the data direct us to who we should pick.

Josh Kelly | MID | $614,000 |Avg: 119.8 (8.4% owned)

This might be a slightly controversial inclusion for some, but given he’s only two weeks away from returning from injury and when fit is arguably the best midfielder in the game he needs to be featured. With less than 10% of coaches owning him he’d be a massive unique on the run home against the Hawks, Dogs and Suns when he returns. He’s currently on a run of nine consecutive 100’s and it’d be brave and bold but to bring him but it could be a masterstroke as he’s also a viable captaincy option.

Breakevens: Round 18

Buy low, Sell high! It’s the age-old motto to succeed in Fantasy football of all formats. Every week we share with you the players with the lowest breakevens across AFLFantasy, SuperCoach & DreamTeam.

For SuperCoach and DreamTeam we only include players who are on the price bubble and have played more than one game.

PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
 P. LadhamsRUC$123,900 72.5-71
 P. Naish DEF$123,900 72.5-71
 D. Eggmolesse-Smith DEF$102,400 62-63
 M. Hinge DEF$123,900 64.5-55
 I. Hill MID/FWD$117,300 60-50
 K. Dunkley MID $102,400 49.5-38
 J. Stein DEF$123,900 54-34
 J. Rotham DEF$177,700 64.7-31
 T. Sparrow MID $117,300 48-26
 R. Wills MID $203,500 60.7-24
 B. Ham FWD$117,300 42.5-15
 A. Smith RUC$172,300 55-7
 M. Pittonet RUC$234,500 72.5-4
 C. JonesMID $193,900 44.5-4
 O. MarkovDEF$158,000 48.5-2
 R. GardnerDEF/FWD$102,400 31.5-2
 D. KeiltyDEF$123,900 37.5-1
 C. Burgess DEF/FWD$209,600 43.20
PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
H. McLeanFWD$205,000 87-14
 P. Naish DEF$245,000 73.5-13
 F. WatsonDEF$196,000 72-5
 P. Ladhams RUC$216,000 57.5-4
 M. Hinge DEF$209,000 54.5-4
 C. Coleman-JonesRUC/FWD$193,000 66-1
 O. HanrahanFWD$302,000 63.31
 D. Eggmolesse-SmithDEF$224,000 582
 O. MarkovDEF$233,000 554
 D. LanglandsMID/FWD$189,000 594
 J. RothamDEF$246,000 53.76
 T. StengleFWD$232,000 688
 J. NobleMID $187,000 548
 D. JoyceDEF$217,000 4410
PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
P.NaishDEF$157,900 74-75
 D. Eggmolesse-Smith DEF$130,300 58-57
I.HillMID/FWD$149,400 57-46
P.LadhamsRUC$157,900 58-44
M.HingeDEF$157,900 55-37
T.SparrowMID$149,400 52-36
B.HamFWD$149,400 47-26
J.RothamDEF$208,800 54-23
K.DunkleyMID$130,300 41-23
O.MarkovDEF$195,300 55-21
J.SteinDEF$157,900 45-18
 O. HanrahanFWD$286,800 63-9
A.SmithRUC$183,100 46-9
E.WoodDEF$283,300 46-7
J.BranderDEF$157,900 39-6
D.KeiltyDEF$157,900 38-4
C.EllisDEF$304,400 70-3
R.GarthwaiteDEF$242,100 42-3
Z.ClarkeRUC$271,000 510
Round 17: Breakevens

Buy low, Sell high! It’s the age-old motto to succeed in Fantasy football of all formats. Every week we share with you the players with the lowest breakevens across AFLFantasy, SuperCoach & DreamTeam.

For SuperCoach and DreamTeam we only include players who are on the price bubble and have played more than one game.

PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
 P. Ladhams RUC$123,900 72.5-71
 P. Naish DEF$123,900 72.5-71
 D. Eggmolesse-Smith DEF$102,400 62-63
 M. Hinge DEF$123,900 64.5-55
 J. Cameron MID/FWD$210,100 66.5-45
 I. QuaynorDEF$153,300 68-44
 O. HanrahanFWD$176,200 63.7-42
 K. Dunkley MID$102,400 49.5-38
 J. RowbottomMID$262,900 60.7-35
 J. RothamDEF$177,700 64.7-32
 S. BoltonFWD$339,900 73.2-31
 T. SparrowMID$117,300 48-26
 R. WillsMID$203,500 60.7-24
 R. ClarkeDEF$273,100 53.2-20
 J. CastagnaFWD$363,100 62.8-19
 B. Ham FWD$117,300 42.5-15
 M. GleesonDEF$300,100 79.3-12
 T. Duryea DEF$388,300 77.5-7
 A. Smith RUC$172,300 55-7
 H. Petty DEF$218,400 51-6
 C. Masten MID$311,200 57.9-6
 M. Pittonet RUC$234,500 72.5-5
 C. Jones MID$193,900 44.5-4
 M. Lewis FWD$297,600 63.4-2
 R. GardnerDEF/FWD$102,400 31.5-2
 O. Markov DEF$158,000 48.5-2
 D. Keilty DEF$123,900 37.5-1
 D. JoyceDEF$164,600 550
 L. HunterMID$481,100 98.40
PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
P. Naish DEF$245,000 73.5-13
 O. Hanrahan FWD$257,000 61.7-10
 M. Hinge DEF$209,000 54.5-4
 P. LadhamsRUC$216,000 57.5-4
 J. CameronMID/FWD$301,000 63-3
 C. Coleman-JonesRUC/FWD$193,000 66-1
 D. Eggmolesse-Smith DEF$224,000 582
 O. MarkovDEF$233,000 553
 J. Stein DEF$189,000 594
 J. Rotham DEF$246,000 53.75
 T. StengleFWD$232,000 688
 J. NobleMID$187,000 548
 D. Joyce DEF$217,000 4410
 D. Keilty DEF$185,000 3811
 B. HamFWD$207,000 4711
 S. Bolton FWD$438,000 67.711
 C. EllisMID/DEF$309,000 7112
 J. Rowbottom MID/FWD$363,000 62.212
 H. PettyDEF$289,000 46.512
 D. FortRUC$253,000 54.714
 K. Dunkley MID$196,000 4114
 I. Hill FWD$243,000 6515
 T. McDonaldFWD$485,000 63.815
 J. Garner DEF$229,000 46.317
 J. BranderFWD$195,000 38.518
 I. Quaynor DEF$292,000 6319
 B. BewleyMID/FWD$298,000 54.219
 E. RatugoleaFWD$348,000 47.719
 L. Schultz FWD$268,000 56.320
 M. CholRUC/FWD$331,000 67.520
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PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
P.NaishDEF$157,900 74-76
 D. Eggmolesse-Smith DEF$130,300 58-57
O.HanrahanFWD$222,800 62-45
P.LadhamsRUC$157,900 58-44
J.CameronMID/FWD$256,600 63-41
I.QuaynorDEF$189,400 63-41
S.BoltonFWD$425,000 68-39
M.HingeDEF$157,900 55-37
T.SparrowMID$149,400 52-36
C.EllisDEF/MID$248,900 71-29
B.HamFWD$149,400 47-26
J.RothamDEF$208,800 54-23
K.DunkleyMID$130,300 41-23
O.MarkovDEF$195,300 55-21
J.RowbottomMID$341,600 62-10
A.SmithRUC$183,100 46-9
J.BranderDEF$157,900 39-6
D.KeiltyDEF$157,900 38-4
R.GarthwaiteDEF$242,100 42-3
Z.ClarkeRUC$271,000 51-1
Breakevens: Round 16

Buy low, Sell high! It’s the age-old motto to succeed in Fantasy football of all formats. Every week we share with you the players with the lowest breakevens across AFLFantasy, SuperCoach & DreamTeam.

For SuperCoach and DreamTeam we only include players who are on the price bubble and have played more than one game.

PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
 P. Ladhams RUC$123,900 72.5-72
 P. Naish DEF$123,900 72.5-72
 M. Chol FWD$180,100 78-68
 M. Hinge DEF$123,900 64.5-56
 O. Hanrahan FWD$123,900 64.5-56
 J. Rowbottom MID$198,900 54.2-51
 B. Preuss RUC$316,400 104.3-49
 E. Ratugolea FWD$275,600 52.4-38
 J. Rotham DEF$177,700 64.7-33
 T. Sparrow MID$117,300 48-26
 R. Wills MID$203,500 60.7-25
 J. CastagnaFWD$311,200 60.6-24
 R. Clarke DEF$273,100 53.2-21
 J. Silvagni DEF/FWD$279,400 58.6-16
 B. Ham FWD$117,300 42.5-15
 J. Cameron MID/FWD$166,400 59.7-11
 J. BruceFWD$339,400 64.6-10
 A. SmithRUC$172,300 55-8
 M. Pittonet RUC$234,500 72.5-6
 C. Jones MID$193,900 44.5-5
 O. Markov DEF$158,000 48.5-3
 R. Gardner DEF/FWD$102,400 31.5-2
 M. Lewis FWD$252,500 58.1-2
 D. Keilty DEF$123,900 37.5-2
 S. BoltonFWD$290,100 68.9-1
 J. SimpkinFWD$388,400 73.2-1
 L. StockerMID$210,000 49.60
 C. MastenMID$279,500 56.50
 D. Joyce DEF$164,600 550
 S. McKernanFWD$331,500 64.70
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PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
P. Naish DEF$245,000 73.5-13
 M. Chol FWD$296,000 73.3-8
 O. Hanrahan FWD$211,000 56.5-6
 M. Hinge DEF$209,000 54.5-4
 P. Ladhams RUC$216,000 57.5-4
 C. Coleman-Jones RUC/FWD$193,000 660
 D. Eggmolesse-Smith DEF$195,000 680
 J. SteinDEF$189,000 594
 O. Markov DEF$233,000 554
 J. Rotham DEF$246,000 53.76
 J. Rowbottom MID$323,000 59.29
 D. Joyce DEF$217,000 4410
 I. Quaynor DEF$270,000 7811
 D. Keilty DEF$185,000 3811
 C. Ellis DEF/MID$309,000 7112
 B. Ham FWD$207,000 4712
 K. DunkleyMID$182,000 4613
 B. Preuss RUC$416,000 8414
 D. Fort RUC$253,000 54.715
 T. McDonald FWD$485,000 63.815
 L. McCarthy FWD$433,000 60.716
 J. Garner DEF$229,000 46.317
 J. Brander FWD$195,000 38.518
 N. HindMID$279,000 54.318
 J. CameronMID/FWD$252,000 50.318
 L. SchultzFWD$268,000 56.320
 B. BewleyMID$298,000 54.220
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PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
P.NaishDEF$157,900 74-76
P.LadhamsRUC$157,900 58-44
J.RowbottomMID$273,400 59-42
O.HanrahanFWD$157,900 57-42
M.HingeDEF$157,900 55-37
T.SparrowMID$149,400 52-36
C.EllisDEF/MID$248,900 71-29
B.HamFWD$149,400 47-26
J.RothamDEF$208,800 54-23
O.MarkovDEF$195,300 55-21
B.PruessRUC$393,500 84-13
J.SilvangiDEF/FWD$391,300 66-12
A.SmithRUC$183,100 46-9
J.BranderDEF$157,900 39-6
D.KeiltyDEF$157,900 38-4
S.McKernanFWD$421,600 62-3
R.GarthwaiteDEF$242,100 42-2
Koel Kings: Round 16

Welcome to another Koel Kings, and we can talk weekly captaincy options. The difference with this year’s captaincy advice is we won’t be telling you who is the best captain selections overall or even ranking them, but instead explaining who our previous Nobel Koel winners will be selected in their teams and why.

Bakas: VC – the Pies will be fired up after last week and I expect Grundy to lead the charge with another dominant performance C – Macrae has been hitting top gear in recent weeks and should be a safe back up especially at Marvel

Troy: VC: Grundy should have a field day against Hawks. C: Macrae’s CBA numbers have been big recently so I’m counting on that to continue.

Russ: Grundy will enjoy a slow Hawks outfit and will come out guns blazing…130+ C: Kelly will enjoy Whitfield back and will be free to play his own game..140+

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Bakas: VC – Treloar just keeps racking them up and could be set to go on a big run home especially with Beams not there. C – Macrae has been hitting top gear in recent weeks and should be a safe back up especially at Marvel

Troy: VC: Treloar should score well against Hawthorn who are playing like the cue’s in the rack. C: Macrae again just like in SuperCoach.

Russ: VC: Grundy here again will enjoy gathering possessions left right and center .125+ C: Dunkley will just rack it up with no tag.. 130+

Ultimate Footy: Round 15 Positional Changes

After rounds 3, 6, 9, 12 & 15 the drafting format of Ultimate Footy awards additional player positions to players that have had a role change in season. As always players are required to have played a minimum of 3 games to be eligible and to be playing the new position as their primary role in the side.

In the final DPP opportunity of the year, nine players have gained an additional position; four players have gained back status, one gaining centre, one ruck addition while four have picked up forward status. Let’s look at who they are and the relevance to your draft sides and leagues.

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Chris Mayne (CW – C) add B

For some, this could come as a surprise addition but pretty much since coming back from injury in round 8 he’s found a home as part of the Magpies defensive six. The defensive pressure that served him well over his career first as a forward, then as a wingman has translated into him applying plenty of defensive pressure when the ball comes into the oppositions forward 50. Since coming back from injury he’s had just two of his seven games where his scores dropped below 80, and if that trend can continue for the final few months of the season he’ll find himself from a fringe centre who’s needed only to cover injuries and suspensions to a guy worth rounding out your defensive unit.

David Zaharakis (ES – C) add B

The Dons have reshuffled their midfield rotations and in doing so it’s seen the former Anzac Day medallist spend his time starting off half-back and then being used to push up the ground and between the arcs. A seasonal average of 88 does place him in an upper bracket of backs, however for what it’s worth since moving into the defensive role his scores have been 81, 83, 85, 88 & 86. Consistency plus, but his ceiling for scores seem to have been capped with this new role.

Jack Lukosius (GC – F) add B

While fellow draftees Connor Rozee and Sam Walsh have been getting plenty of accolades as future stars of the AFL from last years draft crop don’t discount the body of work Jack Lukosius is putting together. To be clear, he’s not a prayers chance of being the Rising Star this year, but he’s developing nicely as a player. Recently the Suns have started to use him as a swingman able to play forward and back, and last week it was on display the most with his role on Sydney’s Nick Blakey. He holds value in keeper and dynasty leagues, but shouldn’t be even on your watchlist in a seasonal league.

Jordan Dawson (SY – C) add B

This is probably one of if not the big gains for drafts this time round. Earlier in the year Jordan was rotating between half forward and midfield, however, over the past month (since round 11 against the Cats) he’s been the driving force of the Swans defensive unit. Over the past four weeks, Sydney has used him as the primary distributor of the ball out of defensive fifty with him having 16 rebound fifties in that time. A seasonal average of 83 isn’t anything crazy as a midfielder, however as a backman that places him inside the top 25 averaging players. Coming off the back of a 96 & 107 owners will be hoping this new role keeps his scoring high.

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Jordan Clark (GE – B) add C

When a player gains centre rarely does it boost their relevance for coaches, and it’s the same in Jordan’s case. Clark will be a long term star of the future and is a currently high-value proposition in keeper and dynasty leagues but for single seasons his value is as a back eligible player. The team at UltimateFooty have got this one bang on, with him spending more time across the wing since the return of Zach Tuohy.

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Hugh Greenwood (AD – C) add F

Hugh’s always spent plenty of time inside forward fifty for the Crows. On countless times over the past 2 & 1/2 seasons, he’s taken game saving (or winning) contested pack marks. Greenwood is also strong contested ball winner and does do some of his best work inside the stoppages, but with Tom Lynch missing through injury the past month the Crows have opted to use Hugh almost exclusively as a forward. Four of his past five scores have been 83 or above and if he is to gain FWD status it makes his transition from being a bench cover midfielder to being an on-field scoring forward and as such his draft relevance boost dramatically. A squad boost for current owners.

Dougal Howard (PA – B) add F

A seasonal average of under 60 and just one score over 80 in 11 matches gives me know confidence that even this DPP addition will make him of any value to your side. Chances are Dougal is available on in the player market and that’s exactly where he should stay.

Nick Hind (SK – C) add F

Since his debut three weeks ago as a Saint, he’s found himself at home predominantly inside the Saints forward fifty. His goal sense and speed have made him a valuable asset to the structure of the side. Averaging just on 59 means he’s certainly not worth placing on your roster or using a waiver wire selection on, even in most sized keeper leagues.

Matthew Suckling (WB – B) add F

The Western Bulldogs and their coaching staff are well known for their flexibility and that many players can be used in multiple positions. Over the past month to six weeks he’s become an important part of the dogs ball movement especially when it comes to delivering the ball inside forward 50. The B/F DPP is handy for squad versatility, especially if your strong in your backline and light for forwards, but for most coaches the value of Matthew will be that he’s a backman.

Breakevens: Round 15

Buy low, Sell high! It’s the age-old motto to succeed in Fantasy football of all formats. Every week we share with you the players with the lowest breakevens across AFLFantasy, SuperCoach & DreamTeam.

For SuperCoach and DreamTeam we only include players who are on the price bubble and have played more than one game.

PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
M. CholFWD$102,400 86-111
 P. LadhamsRUC$123,900 72.5-72
 P. Naish DEF$123,900 72.5-72
 M. HingeDEF$123,900 64.5-56
 N. HindMID$171,800 63.7-46
 E. RatugoleaFWD$275,600 52.4-38
 J. RothamDEF$177,700 64.7-33
 B. Preuss RUC$239,900 86.5-31
 G. LogueDEF$238,600 87.7-29
 T. SparrowMID$117,300 48-27
 J. CameronMID/FWD$117,300 47.5-26
 R. Wills MID$203,500 60.7-25
 R. Clarke DEF$273,100 53.2-21
 B. Ham FWD$117,300 42.5-16
 Z. Clarke RUC$182,200 57.7-16
 J. Hately MID$214,700 78.3-13
 A. Smith RUC$172,300 55-8
 S. Lycett FWD/RUC$568,600 100.4-8
 E. HipwoodFWD$289,700 55.1-7
 J. Rose FWD$197,900 57-7
 M. Pittonet RUC$234,500 72.5-6
 C. JonesMID$193,900 44.5-5
 S. Durdin DEF$239,700 57.2-5
 O. MarkovDEF$158,000 48.5-3
 J. RowbottomMID$153,100 43-3
 R. Gardner DEF/FWD$102,400 31.5-2
 D. KeiltyDEF$123,900 37.5-2
 L. Stocker MID$210,000 49.6-1
 D. Joyce DEF$164,600 550
 J. LukosiusFWD$243,800 43.40
PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
M. CholFWD$245,000 81-29
 P. Naish DEF$245,000 73.5-13
 N. Hind MID$252,000 59.3-6
 P. LadhamsRUC$216,000 57.5-4
 M. Hinge DEF$209,000 54.5-3
 C. Coleman-JonesRUC/FWD$193,000 660
 O. Markov DEF$233,000 554
 J. Rose FWD$299,000 64.35
 J. Stein DEF$189,000 595
 J. RothamDEF$246,000 53.76
 D. Keilty DEF$185,000 3811
 D. JoyceDEF$217,000 4411
 J. Hately MID$355,000 77.712
 B. HamFWD$207,000 4712
 C. Ellis DEF/MID$309,000 7112
 R. SmithDEF$332,000 7512
 D. Fort RUC$253,000 54.715
 J. GarnerDEF$229,000 46.317
 O. Hanrahan FWD$178,000 3918
 J. Brander FWD$195,000 38.519
 B. LongFWD$339,000 53.119
 J. Bews DEF$344,000 9320
 J. Cameron MID/FWD$232,000 4920
 S. DurdinDEF$260,000 42.820
 B. BewleyMID$298,000 54.220
 L. SchultzFWD$268,000 56.320
 J. RowbottomMID$283,000 52.320
PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
M.CholFWD$130,300 81-103
P.NaishDEF$157,900 74-76
N.HindMID$212,100 59-44
P.LadhamsRUC$157,900 58-43
M.HingeDEF$157,900 55-37
T.SparrowMID$149,400 52-36
J.CameronMID/FWD$149,400 49-30
C.EllisDEF/MID$248,900 71-29
J.Hatley MID$269,300 78-27
B.HamFWD$149,400 47-26
J.RoseFWD$262,000 64-25
J.RothamDEF$208,800 54-23
O.MarkovDEF$195,300 55-21
R.SmithDEF$285,400 75-20
A.SmithRUC$183,100 46-9
S.LycettRUC/FWD$582,400 82-5
J.BranderDEF$157,900 39-5
D.KeiltyDEF$157,900 38-4
L.McCarthyFWD$372,200 57-3
J.RowbottomMID$221,600 52-3
R.GarthwaiteDEF$242,100 42-2
UltimateFooty: Possible DPP Changes – Round 15

After rounds 3, 6, 9, 12 & 15 the drafting format of Ultimate Footy awards additional player positions to players that have had a role change in season. On Wednesday evening we’ll confirm with you exclusively which players WILL gain a new position, but before then here are some players we believe would be in consideration for obtaining a new positional status.

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Nathan Jones – GAIN BACK

For years Nathan had been a staple in the Demons midfield but as the young kids of Viney, Brayshaw, Oliver and Co come into their fullness of talent it seems that for Jones to stay in the side he’s needing to develop another string to his bow. Over the past 4-6 weeks Jones has moved to more as a playmaker off half back and while it’s dented his scoring ceiling (just one score of 75 in the past 6 weeks) he’d move from a player likely destined for the waiver to a squad depth backman.

David Zaharakis – GAIN BACK

Like Nate Jones above, the Dons have reshuffled their midfield rotations and in doing so it’s seen the former Anzac Day medallist spend his time starting off half back and then being used to push up the ground and between the arcs. A seasonal average of 88 does place him in a bracket of backs, however for what it’s worth since moving into the defensive role his scores have been 81, 83, 85, 88 & 86. Consistentcy plus, but his ceiling for scores seems to have been capped.

Jordan Dawson – GAIN BACK

This is probably the gain that could have the greatest impact on coaches and leagues if this addition comes off. While earlier in the year he was rotating between half forward and midfield over the past month he’s since round 11 against the Cats he’s been the driving force of the Swans defensive unit. Over the past four weeks, Sydney has used him as the primary distributor of the ball out of defensive fifty with him having 16 rebound fifties. A seasonal average of 83 isn’t anything crazy as a midfielder, however as a backman that places him inside the top 25 averaging players.

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Luke Davies-Uniake – GAIN FWD

Maybe this one is a little bit of a stretch, but it’s certainly in the realms of possibility with him splitting his time between an inside midfield attending centre bounces, but also using his height to make him another mobile taller target inside the Kangaroos forward fifty. However, with only two scores above 65 and both in the opening two weeks of the year it’s safe to say even if he does fain FWD status it’ll only be for keeper league owners that rejoice given an average of 48 in his past five is less than exiting as a target.

Nic Hind – GAIN FWD

Since his debut three weeks ago as a Saint, he’s found himself at home predominantly inside the Saints forward fifty. His goal sense and speed have made him a valuable asset to the structure of the side. While available as a centre currently the addition of forward status is one of the more natural gains for UF to add. Averaging just 59 means he’s certainly not worth placing on your roster or using a waiver wire selection on, even in keeper leagues.

Hugh Greenwood – GAIN FWD

For some, this could be seen as an overdue addition, but I think we’ve got enough data now over a few months to make this a strong addition from the team at UF. Especially, given the predominant role has been majority forward to help fill the gap of Tom Lynch in the past month. Four of his past five scores have been 83 or above and if he is to gain FWD status it makes his transition from being a bench cover midfielder to being an on-field scoring forward and as such his draft relevance boost dramatically.