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Trade: Chad Wingard a Hawk

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Chad Wingard can do things on a football field that others can only dream of doing. When at his peak Wingard is one of the most spectacular players in the league. He has speed, XFactor, remarkable goal sense, a more than useless overhead mark and can win his own ball when released into the midfield. On multiple occasions he’s been the difference in his team winning a game of football, something Hawks fans will have great anticipation about.

Despite having some highly scrutinised short comings as a footballer (most notably around his consistency) when he’s on, he’s an almost impossible matchup. In the past 5 years he’s made the All-Australian side, won Port’s Best and Fairest, won a showdown medal and been the Powers leading goal kicker for multiple seasons.

When given time to move up the field outside 50 this is when his fantasy numbers sky rocket, this was most evident this year. Prior to the bye Chad had only one score over 90, but from round 12 onwards he averaged 103 in SuperCoach including 8 hundreds and 96 in AFLFantasy with 5 tons. As crafty and damaging a footballer he is inside 50, his fantasy relevance booms when he’s given large chunks of game time as a midfielder.

What role will he play at his new club? While we’ll need to wait until the JLT community series to be certain, I believe he’s been recruited (in part) to fill the void of the retired club legend Cyril Rioli. Whom while spending some time in the middle was largely left to create headaches for defenders inside the hawks. Keep him on your watch-list, but don’t be surprised if his fantasy numbers continue to deviate like at Port.

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Trade: Taylor Duryea a Bulldog

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Once upon a time Taylor Duryea showed some fantasy relevance, back in 2015 he had 6 scores in AFLFantasy and SuperCoach of 90+. However since that year especially in the past 2 seasons Tay’s struggled to maintain his place in the Hawks side and has been used in a variety of roles, which have included being a pressure forward and lock down defender.

The role all those years ago that made him slightly fantasy relevant was as a running and creative halfback, something the Bulldogs a far from lacking in. Jason Johannisen, Matt Suckling, Hayden Crozier, Bailey Williams and even Ed Richards have all played that role for the Dogs inside the past 12 months.

Barring a major shock I can’t see Tay displacing any of these guys, in fact i’m not sure he’s inside the Dogs best 22 even if he plays a pressure/defensive forward role. He’s a mega pass for me.

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Trade: Tom Scully a Hawk

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Shock, outrage and confusion flooded the football community when this trade went through at the ‘small’ compensation was a future round 4 pick, in reality a pick approximately around the range of 60 in next years draft, or to out in more blunt a ‘salary cap dump’ trade.

Depending on which media reporting outlet you listen to, the severity of his injury and subsequent recovery from surgery could see him miss large chunks of the 2019 if not the entire season all together. If Scully can get back to even 85% of his best his endurance running he’s going to be a huge inclusion for the Hawthorn Football club and compliment their midfield balance perfectly.

Focussing on his fantasy numbers he’s never been able to deliver us numbers that would consider him to be a premium. The closest he got was back in 2016 where from 22 games he averaged just shy of 96 in AFLFantasy and 97 in SuperCoach. Outside of that season he’s floated his averages across all formats from the high 70’s to mid 80’s. While these numbers mostly make him irrelevant in salary cap formats of the game he’s a serviceable draft selection historically.

Barring some miracle recovery regardless of his price and guaranteed discount he’s unlikely to be in starting squad calculations making him largely irrelevant in the salary cap formats. He may be worth a super late draft pick up depending on the depth of your squads and team numbers, but certainly wouldn’t lose any sleep if someone else jumped on him.

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Patreon Only | Four Players That Could Bring Fantasy Football Success

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It’s a big statement! That four players will be the difference between success and failure in fantasy football this year. However, it’s true! In each line, I believe there is one player that could be the player that helps you win it all! Who are they and why?

The answer is tied back to Saturday, June 20th. That day the AFL postponed the fixture between Melbourne and Essendon due to one Bomber testing positive to COIVD-19. The result meant that at a later time this season this match would be rescheduled. While there was initial pain for fantasy coaches owning Essendon and Melbourne players, the hope among fantasy coaches was that later in the year they would receive an advantage that would level out for them. Thankfully that time is now!

Last night the AFL announced the details of the next block of AFL rounds, included in it was six teams that will have a bye. In the remaining five rounds to be announced an additional ten teams will have a ‘week’ off. However, two teams will not be having a bye round. This will be Essendon and Melbourne with the AFL deeming the missed round three clash as the necessary ‘rest.’ AFLFantasy announcing that we will have three trades per week for the year. SuperCoach have increased our trade count by four and allowed up three trades per week over rounds 10-11. Additionally, it will be a best 18 scoring format. As yet DreamTeam are yet to make any announcements.

For fantasy coaches, one of the keys to success is using the known data to inform the future as best as you can. And while we don’t know how the formats will handle the season, we do know something. The AFL will be giving teams a rest through a bye, but they will not be Melbourne or Essendon players. Meaning that as we scramble to field a team over the coming weeks, Demons and Bombers players will be available every single week.

That’s why barring injury or club management I believe there is a clear top four players that fantasy coaches will want to have in their side if they are to be successful in 2020

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Jordan Ridley | DEFENDER

For many one of the surprising breakout players of the year is Essendon’s, Jordan Ridley. He showed signs last year, but in 2020 he’s gone to premiums levels. In DreamTeam/AFLFantasy he’s one of only 14 defensive eligible players that are averaging over 70. If we were to remove the players from the list who are unavailable due to injury or not being based in an AFL hub, he’s currently 9th for averages for the season and twelfth for a three-round average.

As a reference point for his scoring, that even with an absent game in DreamTeam he’s scored more than Jake Lukosius, Adam Cerra, Hunter Clark and Jordan Dawson all who haven’t missed a game. For total points, he’s ranked 23rd for defenders and is only 160 points behind the top-scoring back in Sam Docherty.

As good as he is as an option in DreamTeam/AFLFantasy, it’s SuperCoach as a format owner really might struggle without him. In SuperCoach, he’s currently third based on averages for defenders has scored four tons and a seasonal low of 92 from last week against the Dogs. Despite missing a match, he’s still ranked 8th for total points and is less than 100 points shy of Docherty as the top-scoring back.

Even just a look at the initial two multiple bye rounds, some coaches could struggle to field a side in the defensive lines. In round 10 coaches will be without Sam Docherty, Luke Ryan, James Sicily and Shannon Hurn. While the following week Jake Lloyd and Nick Haynes are the most popular two premiums who will not play that week. If you throw in the rookie roulette and the likelihood of player management, our backlines could very quickly resemble a Krispy Kreme store.

This is the appeal of Ridley! The fact that a current top tier defender will be available both in the short and long term bye rounds is a huge advantage.

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Clayton Oliver | MIDFIELD

You could argue that Dylan Shiel is a valid candidate, and in SuperCoach he is. But in all formats, the only premium that I feel comfortable owning across formats from Demons/Dons is Clayton Oliver. In DreamTeam he’s currently ranked 9th for averages including having two scores over 100. Additionally to his scoring is his scoring basement is high. To date, his lowest score of the year was back in round one against the Eagles where he posted a 74. Last weekends 116 shows that even in a condensed game he can still give big hundreds, and in a shorter season anything over 105 is a monster.

In SuperCoach he’s been highly regarded for years and this season is no exception. What makes Clarry so dynamic to own is that he has a low scoring deviation. The gap between his best (127) and his worst (96) is relatively small. So while he may not yet match it with the Nat Fyfe, Lachie Neale, Jackson Macrae or Adam Treloar types for a ceiling, what he brings is a scoring basement that doesn’t burn you.

An average of 110 is nothing to be fazed by, and while it is 5-10 points off what others inside the top 10 averages are delivering, he has something they don’t. It would help if you guessed it by now… No bye round! No games missed means more chances for a premiums score to help advance your side. Don’t get suckered into the fact that it’s ‘just one week.’ One week in a shorter season is a huge advantage.

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Max Gawn | RUCK

Even if he wasn’t free of the forced week off, Max Gawn would still be a high priority target for non-owners. An average of 107 in AFLFantasy/DreamTeam and 153 in SuperCoach is insane scoring from the new Melbourne captain. As good as Brodie Grundy, Tim English, Reilly O’Brien and Todd Goldstein has been, he’s still miles in from of all other options.

In AFLFantasy/DreamTeam he’s averaging eight points per game higher than Grundy and a full twenty points ahead of Adelaide ruckman O’Brien. For SuperCoach, he’s third for total points among rucks, and that’s with him playing one game less. While for averages, his dominance is on full display. An average of 153 is nearly 20 points ahead of Goldstein and Grundy. He’s currently the highest-ranking player in the entire game a full 12 points ahead of Lachie Neale.

The fact he’ll be available during the bye rounds that we know means that his owners will have an advantage ahead of those without him regardless of how good the other candidates are.

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Christian Petracca | FORWARD

The breakout year for Christian Petracca has arrived! After years of teasing fantasy coaches for years CP5 is now delivering as one of the best forwards premiums in 2020. A move almost exclusively into the midfield has seen him return career-high disposals, rebound 50’s, score involvements and clearances.

In SuperCoach he’s the highest averaging forward (115) and is an essential premium that for non-owners he’s a top priority. His lowest score of the year was 89 against the Cats in round four. His second lowest is 104. In terms of peak scoring, last weekends 160 is seasonal and career-high. Moving him into your team is a defensive trade, but given he’s in only 21% of teams he’s still relatively unique given what he’s delivering.

In DreamTeam he’s also the highest averaging forward candidate with 88 and is one of only four players to average 80+ these include Michael Walters, Hugh Greenwood and one gamer Peter Ladhams. To further highlight his scoring dominance he’s currently ranked fourth on total points has played one less game and is only 49 points behind the top points performer.

In AFLFantasy had Steele Sidebottom not been awarded FWD eligibility a few weeks ago, these numbers would’ve been the same as DreamTeam.

In 2020 we have plenty of strong premium performers in our forward line. Lachie Whitfield has started to deliver as expected. Hugh Greenwood is thriving in a full-time midfield role with Matt Rowell now out injured. Fremantle pair Michael Walters and Andrew Brayshaw are performing as owners have anticipated. What sets Petracca ahead of them is that barring injury or management from the club he won’t miss games for the rest of the year.

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Injury Creates Opportunity, but for who?

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Monday held confirmation of plenty of bad news for fantasy football coaches. Rory Sloane, Josh Kennedy and Isaac Heeney will all miss significant chunks (or in Heeney’s case all) of the 2020 season. Injuries suck, no matter what format or style of the fantasy football games you play. However, there is always one positive that can come from it. With every injury, it creates new opportunities for others within their team. For astute fantasy coaches, it can open up some great new scoring options than just last week weren’t even possible.

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Replacing Kennedy and Heeney | Sydney Swans

The loss of these two stars is enormous for a team already with a bunch of injuries, even if it is to predominantly to the talls brigade. Oddly enough, the club should find it easier to replace the role of stalwart Josh Kennedy than that of young star Isaac Heeney. The reason is quite simple. With JPK, the Swans just need to look to bring in (or move the positional magnets around) for someone to play as a ball-winning midfielder. The replacement of Heeney is much more intricate. Not only does he role through the midfield for 40% of the game, but he also is a valuable target inside their forward 50. Without Lance Franklin, Sam Reid or Tom McCartin as tall targets the club have been relying heavily on Heeney to support young Nick Blakely and lead up forward Will Hayward. Additionally, the club used Luke Parker up forward before Kennedy’s injury. How Sydney look to replace Heeney especially will have arguably the most significant impact on what the makeup of the squads looks like.

Oli Florent and Luke Parker continue to be staples for the Swans at centre bounces, and with no Heeney or JPK, I expect that trend to continue. Before last week Parker had been exceptional for most parts of the season and has a been a reason the Swans have won two matches. Similarly, with Florent, his development from an exclusive wingman to now and in and under midfielder is doing wonders not just for his fantasy scoring but his development of the Squad. I genuinely believe over the next two years he’ll be seen as a topline midfielder in the competition.

From a fantasy footy perspective, I think the most significant scoring bump will be to James Rowbottom and George Hewett. The aptly nicknamed ‘PaddleBum’ has been getting reasonable midfield minutes anyway and especially over the last month has some scoring consistency. An extra rotation or two is warranted for the developing Swans. Equally, Hewett is often assigned negating midfield roles, but if the coaching staff were to free him up, then he could boom in scoring. Last year especially when allowed to hunt the ball and not just the man his scoring took a dramatic spike in numbers.

Another movement that could transpire is the settling down of role for Jordan Dawson. Throughout the year he played roles across the wings, up forward and even down back. Last week he got a few centre bounces, and his elite kicking skills would be a handy addition to a young swans midfield group. If he got some more time through the middle owners in draft formats and daily fantasy might see some of his scoring increase.

Dylan Stephens had an excellent debut and had it not been for Izak Rankine’s electrifying debut. Then we could be talking about his as a rising star nomination. Regardless, he played his role as an outside player brilliantly linking up across the ground and being a helpful second touch player. These injuries have just further entrenched him into the Swans side.

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Replacing Rory | Adelaide Crows

Replacing Rory Sloane is going to be a difficult task for the Adelaide Crows. The skipper of the footy club will miss the next four to six weeks with a hand injury. And while he hasn’t been as prolific or a dominant through the midfield he’s brought leadership and experience to a very young side. The team do still have some experienced midfielders in Matt Crouch and Brad Crouch but as seen over the past few weekends, the club are clearly looking towards the future of the club.

With that in mind, some players already in the side should continue to get some further opportunities. High draft picks like Chayce Jones and Ned McHenry need as much time and opportunity through the middle of the ground to develop as quickly as possible. Regardless of who else comes in, expect an increase (all be it marginal) in their fantasy footy outputs. I’m sure the club would also love to trial exciting young forwards Tyson Stengle and Shane McAdam with the odd centre bounce as well. Even recent debutant Andy McPerson has shown in the SANFL he’s a capable midfielder who’s strong over the footy in the contest as well as an elite user of the ball by foot.

Moving the magnets around of existing players might create a vacancy in another area of the ground that the club might like to explore. Link up forward Ben Davis has shown plenty and can add another tall presence as well as some defensive efforts over the ground, while Ben Crocker could also be considered. I believe if Adelaide looks to this approach then expect Lachie Murphy to come straight back into the side (which he might anyway) after serving his one-match ban. Murphy is a versatile small who can play at either end of the ground.

If the club chooses to go for the experienced path, they aren’t short of options. Bryce Gibbs continues to bide his time outside the team, and while he doesn’t appear to be playing to the high standards he once did at very least a could be given a few weeks to prove himself once more. Paul Seedsman was left out of the side a few weeks to rebuild his fitness base. Suppose he’s done that, while more of an outside player it could enable Brodie Smith to attend more stoppages. The other older name that could be considered is Patrick Wilson. He’s been a dominant presence for much of the past few seasons in the SANFL. Since his time on the Crows list (2018) he has been picked for the odd game but at the top level hasn’t shown much. Is he given a four-week stint to show he belongs at this level? If not given time to prove himself soon, at 25, I fear his time on an AFL list might come to an end. Equally, Myles Poholke whole having limited opportunities hasn’t yet shown he belongs at AFL level.

The final option the Crows is to continue to look to the future and blood another young midfielder. Adelaide fans in the know are excited at the prospect of homegrown talent Harry Schoenberg. At pick 24 last year the club were stocked to pick up Harry. In the Under 18 championships last year he was a prolific ball-winning midfielder and used his strength at the stoppages to set up teammates. Schoenberg averaged 27 disposals, 12 contested possessions, almost six clearances and five tackles per game at the carnival. Other new draftees Ronin O’Connor and Lachie Gollant are still some time away in my mind from getting a crack at a debut.

As an unasahmed Crows fan I’d love Harry Schoenberg to get a few weeks at it to see what he can do, however, the club are young enough around the ground already. The big losses they have will likely only be further exploited if they cannot compete through the midfield by adding another kid. Therefore, I expect a more experienced head to get a game.

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Patreon Cash Groups | Win $500

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The person who is the highest-scoring coach at the end of the year will win $100!
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How To Nail The Fantasy Footy Preseason

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It’s here, we get out first proper look at how sides may structure up, which cash cows may be in round one contention and if any players have a notable role change with the Marsh Series commencing.

Here’s how you can maximise the returns and get the best fantasy footy return from the games you watch in the preseason.

The Points Don’t Matter

When it comes to the full-blown season what a players fantasy output determines your success as a fantasy coach. However, nothing could be further from the truth in the Marsh series. When watching these games, don’t check the scores and then determine whether a player should stay within your side or not.

Instead, look at the player’s role that they are functioning in the side. Are they getting the desired position that is optimal to in-season scoring? Is this role the primary function in the team, or are they spending a majority of time in another part?

A players role is more important to observe during the match rather than their end of game fantasy score.

For example, Andy Brayshaw has been mooted as a potential breakout candidate in the forward line, however, to have confidence in his selection you’ll be wanting to see him spending a primary role as a midfielder across the Marsh series matches he plays. Without seeing it, he cannot be considered.

Who’s Missing

It may feel like a contrary point to that’s which is above; however, nothing could be further from the truth. Instead, this is an enhancement point of the above. While we track the role/functions of players in the match, we need to be aware of which clear best 22 players are not taking part in the game.

For example, continuing with using Andy Brayshaw as our illustrator he may come out and play a predominant midfield role. However, it is of little relevance given key midfielders like Nat Fyfe does not play and would walk straight into the midfield of the football club.

If a player is playing a potentially fantasy-friendly role take note, but don’t forget to factor in, which clear best 22 and prominent players regularly in the side are missing (if any at all.)

Opportunities Available

Not to be confused with the question of ‘who’s missing’ from the sides best 22. Instead, this is about what opportunities are there for a player to break into the side. Which vacancies either because of list turnover, retirements, longer-term injuries or trades that have credit a gap that is required to be filled in teams ideal best 22.

A classic example would be to look at the Dockers who are without Brad Hill and Ed Langdon. Someone is required to take some extra midfield load. Observe which players are taking on more considerable midfield minutes and start to clarify who is in contention for that spot.

If They Don’t Play

If a player is coming back from injury and hasn’t been seen in the Marsh Series or played in any practice matches throughout February, I run a line through them quickly as a starting squad option. Eliminate the unnecessary risk of selecting someone you haven’t seen a play and choose to target them as an upgrade if relevant.

Do Your Own Work

While it’s good to listen to fantasy podcasts, websites, fellow coaches and ‘experts’ for advice and insight, there’s sometimes a moment where their opinion of a player contradicts your current view. If you come across one of these moments, do not throw the ‘baby out with the bathwater’ and disregard the player you’ve been bullish on just because someone else has an opinion different to yours.

Use this moment to double-check your research, challenge your existing confirmation bias (if any) in the process and redetermine for yourself why this player is no longer a ‘starter’ for you.

As long as your reasoning is logical, clear and holds the weight, it doesn’t matter what I or anyone else says, back yourself in. It’s always better to back your pick in and be wrong than to go against it and be proven right.

What lessons and rules do you have when it comes to watching the preseason?

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MJ’s AFLFantasy Team Reveal

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Wondering what MJ’s AFLFantasy side looks like? As a Patreon supporter, you’ll be able to check it out.

DEFENDERS

We are plenty with a plethora of value back here. Rory Laird will anchor the line early on. He narrowly beat out James Sicily for the role. Rory has a high ceiling and secure scoring basement. A perfect candidate to build around. Wayne Milera was one of the hyped breakout defenders of last year, and before the injury was averaging 90. With him being in less than 3% of teams he’s a unique option that should he average around that again he’ll provide great early value.

Sam Docherty is a defensive and safe addition. Every man and his dog is Selecting him. Dylan Roberton is in a similar vein of ‘Doc’, being that if he’s fit and firing his ownership numbers will be insane.

The team is rounded out with Cash Cows. All selections here are subject to performance on the Marsh preseason

MIDFIELD

A pure Guns and rookies approach through the midfield. I believe Jackson Macrae and Josh Dunkley will continue to dominate for the Bulldogs and should both average close to (if not over) 120 this season. Adam Treloar and Zach Merrett are among two of the most consistent scorers in this format. The clincher for both is that they can be used as Vice Captaincy options in the opening few rounds of the year in multiple matches.

Stephen Coniglio presents value at his price and will turn into Tom Mitchell should he get himself fit and firing for round one. I round the line out with cash cows. I’m currently starting Matt Rowell, but if another cheaper rookie presents himself, I’ll make the downgrade.

RUCKS

Brodie Grundy – Pick him! Do I need to explain why? OK Fine. How about this. He’s Durable, consistent, high scoring ceiling, great frequency of tons, high scoring floor and is a captaincy option every week. Sam Jacobs is the best stepping stone ruck in 2020. He has strong scoring potential and the most favourable ruck draw over the opening eight weeks of the season.

FORWARDS

I am anchoring my forwards with the clear top option in Lachie Whitfield. Even should some scoring regression occur, I still see him as being well clear of any other player. No Dustin Martin might be a surprise, but in the past few seasons, he’s shown he’s a slower starter, and as such, I think I will go and take him on. Michael Walters isn’t as unique as I’d first thought but offers a ceiling that is appealing to me. Darcy Parish again might be a surprise, but I like what I’ve seen from him. Honestly, he does lack ceiling, so he’s every chance to turn into an Andy Brayshaw, Blake Acres or any other breakout candidate type. Chayce Jones is supreme value should he get bulk midfield minutes at the Crows while Nakia Cockatoo’s failing body is the only thing stopping him.

Ely Smith Is the only other player work discussing. I think the best way to use the utility position (especially as the season goes on) is to open up the cover on multiple lines with a DPP selection.

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Rainman’s SuperCoach Team Reveal

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DEFENDERS

Jake Lloyd had numbers unlike anyone in defence last year and whilst he tapered off towards the end of 2019, his floor was mid 80’s, and I will take that any day. I don’t buy into the Dawson taking his points theory. He had eight scores over 120, and I can’t see his role changing dramatically.

Partnering him at D2 is Freo’s, Luke Ryan. I think he expands on a very good year in 2019 where he had five scores over 100 and 3 over 130. He is an integral link in their defence, and they love to use him coming out. I also think Longmuir brings his Collingwood defensive mindset where pressure is king, and they possess coming out, meaning more uncontested marks to go with his already excellent (81%) disposal efficiency.

Docherty and Doedee will be extremely popular and come with their own element of risk, but at their price, I cannot go past them. Tom Williamson has been highly rated at Ikon since he debuted but has been cruelled by injury. He is back on track and cherry ripe for round 1. He is best 22 and will be a very serviceable cash cow. Will Gould has been touted as a young Shannon Hurn and if he can help distribute out of the back half for the swans will be a convenient cash cow for us.

Murphy and McLennan have both had time on their respective lists and are ready to make an impact but will be a pre-season watch.

MIDFIELD

Jack Macrae has two seasons of averaging over 120. In my eyes, he is untaggable and will continue to rack up this year. He has never been in doubt as M1 for me.

Lachie Neale was a revelation last year at Brisbane, and I can’t see his form changing. At the coalface to rack up huge possession numbers translating to a huge ceiling. The tag talk is overblown, and he will continue on his merry way.

I Love Patrick Cripps… and what is there not to love. Just a beast, ceiling that few can match and watch him take it to the next level this year. Last year averaged 136 or every time he scored a 100 and missed out on the ton only seven times.

Expect that to improve in 2020 Danger at M4 is a bit of a no brainer for me. Is SC royalty and many might be scared off with his few forward stints last year and the fact he has lost hos fwd status. The loss of Tim Kelly and the addition of Josh Jenkins means that he will spend all his time bursting through the centre and giving us consistent 120+ scores.

How good is Clarry? 109 last year in a deplorable team with a double shoulder reconstruction and limited pre-season, yep, I will have me some of that. Scores over 100 in 75% of games over the last three years, of which he has played every game!!!! Durability is king, so lock him in your side and drink up those sweet points.

No Rowell, yep at this rage I am taking a wait and see approach as I feel like there are good lower-priced rookies with solid JS that will be around his scoring. May change come Marsh Community Series, but he is out for now. Like his name Pickett just picks himself. Brisbane were so pumped to pick up Robertson so late in the draft and with good reason. He will be a jet.

Big things expected for Jackson Mead and Port have already stated that they will give their rookies plenty of opportunity like last year. I like Tyler Brown and see him getting an excellent opportunity this year. Sharp and Rivers round out the bench and are both likely for early games. Rivers adding some DPP flexibility in the mids.

RUCKS

Surely the most popular starting rucks in SC and for a good reason. Their ceiling and consistency is unbelievable. I see no reason to look at any other rucks, something major is going to have to happen for Brodie and Max not to be 1 and 2. Charlie Comben is this year’s Bines/Olango/Strndica…the cheapest possible ruck/fwd that won’t play and has majority late games….. LOOPHOLE

FORWARDS

Now, this is where things get a little funky!!! The forwards this year are thin, very very thin, so I believe you can get a little creative… Everyone needs to pick Whitfield…Next.

No Dusty is noticeable. I think he starts slow and comes to the fore in the mid to latter part of the year. Hey, it was a tactic that helped them win a flag in 2019, why change it? I will undoubtedly have him in my team by years end. I choose not to start him. His teammate, however, Tom Lynch very much interests me. Priced at 71, with a tremendous post-bye performance last year (including 4x100s) I think he can win the Coleman this year and average around 95.

Both Steven and Smith are popular underpriced options and with good reason. Both proven scorers that are well discounted. Will watch in the preseason for the role. Steven Hill at a price picks himself, and the mature ager Hutchesson is a quality player if he can break into that amazing GWS side. Rankine will be in most teams, and Williams is a placeholder.

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Patreon Only | MJ’s SuperCoach Team Reveal

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I am anchoring my defensive line with Jake Lloyd. His scoring late last year slowed, but over the previous two seasons, he has shown that if you go against him, he can take a season away from you quickly. James Sicily current holds down D2 as ai believe he presents value. However, I have the cash to move him into Zac Williams or Rory Laird should I wish to make the change. Sam Docherty is far from a certainty, but right now it seems riskier to go against him that to start him. While Doedee, Hill and Roberton have all featured in the 50 Most Relevant to date, read the articles if you want a more extended take on why they are picked lol.

Will Gould and Trent Rivers at this early stage of the preseason appear to be pushing hard for early games. They’ll no doubt change should stronger cows appear.

I am starting with four premium guns who are all captaincy options every week. Jackson Macrae and Lachie Neale have had seasons that speak for themselves last year. While I see some value in the selection of Stephen Coniglio and Patrick Dangerfield, Matt Rowell should he get anywhere near that year of Sam Walsh will prove value. However, as I wrote about earlier in the preseason if more cows appear at a lower price with a similar security, I will move him on. I think Marlion Pickett and Mitch Hibberd if fit into their sides best 22. Jeremy Sharp, Ned Mchenry and even Devon Roberton should all be pushing for selection early. Aiden Bonar is one player I’m fascinated by. If the role is right, then the scoring potential could be huge, he’s also capable of being an absolute bust. So for now, he’s a place holder, and the spot is his to fight to keep.

It’s a pretty stock standard team in this line. Brodie Grundy and Max Gawn are tough to go against. They are the two highest averaging players of 2019, and I can’t forecast any reason they decline. That said, I’m far from locked with starting both of them, and I’ll certainly be keeping an eye on some cheaper rucks like Nic Naitanui, Sean Darcy, Tim English and Sam Jacobs.

It’s a popular 1-2 combination with Lachie Whitfield and Dustin Martin holding down the premium spots. With so many questions in the forward line, I don’t have the confidence (or salary cap) to go for a big name. Both Devon Smith and Jack Steven if they get the midfield minutes both should return value on investment. Then the cash cows of Rankine, Flanders, King and Frampton should all get plenty of games early with their respective clubs.

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