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Way Too Early 2023 Fantasy Football Watchlist
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The AFL trade period might still be in full swing, but it’s never too early to think about the upcoming fantasy football season, right? Gulp! I had some spare time to put together my way too early 2023 fantasy football watchlist.

Reilly O’Brien

The Adelaide ruckman starts us off in this list not because of his performance throughout the year, but the seeming dread of ruck options that might be startable for 2023. With the likelihood that Gawn and Grundy end up in the same team and Darcy sharing time with Jackson, ROB stands out as one of the few premiums rucks who will have uncontested time in the middle. Coming in priced at 93 and 102 in AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach respectively, the small value that ROB presents to coaches might see him selected as the starting premium ruck option.

Darcy Wilmot

Wilmot impressed when playing in Brisbane’s three finals, holding down a spot through the finals series and putting forward the case for him to be in the best 22 to start next year. He showed a decent role across half back for the Lions and coming in at a basement price for next year he will likely be one of the most picked players when the games launch.

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Adam Cerra

Cerra has been playing as a pure midfielder upon moving to Carlton, performing at just under a 90 average in AFL Fantasy and 92 in SuperCoach. However, he had a year which was interrupted significantly by injuries which saw him struggle for consistency, with his season including a subbed 5 point game and many games where he scored lowly due to returning with low time on ground. Of the 18 games he played which weren’t affected by injury and low TOG, only one of them had a score below 90, and removing these affected games raises his averages to 98.7 and 103.6 in AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach, respectively. As such, there is a minimum 10 points of upside for him, and with an uninterrupted season he could push close to a top 15 midfielder in both formats.

Nick Daicos

The rookie who defied even the highest expectations of coaches finished close to being a top 6 defender in all formats and yet he might still hold more value in 2023. His ability for a first-year player was highlighted by the fact he pumped out seven tons in AFL fantasy and six in SuperCoach, with high scores of 147 and 163 in the formats, respectively. It’s worth noting that in the second half of his season his averages were 95.5 and 93.2 in AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach, respectively, including games where he even drew tags. With a reduction of the number premium defenders likely, Daicos may be able to improve enough into 2023 to push into the top 6. 

Darcy Parish

Coming off a breakout year in 2021, Parish started 2022 where he left off, averaging 108.5 in AFL Fantasy and 118.5 in SuperCoach before the Bye. After the bye, Parish had an injured game where he was subbed out, followed by two different injury stints which saw him play just 4 full games for the rest of the year. Uncertainty around the Bombers remains with a new coach, but being priced at least 10 points under his proven ability, Parish is an under-priced premium to consider starting. 

Hayden Young

Fast becoming one of my favourite players, Young was finally able to string together a full season of AFL and had what many would consider a third-year breakout. He averaged just under 90 in AFL Fantasy and just over 90 in SuperCoach with phenomenal consistency, registering only two games under 75 in AFL Fantasy and three under 75 in SuperCoach. With another preseason under his belt and the potential for him to move further up the ground with the departure of Acres, Young could easily become a top 6 defender in 2023.

Max Holmes

The unlucky man to miss out on the premiership in 2022 for the Cats will surely have a point to prove, and with Joel Selwood retiring the opportunity for midfield time for the young cat presents us a potential breakout candidate. He will come in priced at 63.5 and 65.5 in AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach, respectively, and in 2022 he showed his fantasy chops with a 7-game stretch at the end of the season prior to finals where he went at 80 in both formats. If he were to retain forward status, I would consider him an almost must start player for 2023.

Harry Himmelberg

A tale of two halves of the season and two different coaches for Himmelberg, with his move to a defender at round 10 significantly changing his scoring output, with at one point him having one of the highest 3-round averages in fantasy. If you think that the new coach Adam Kingsley will keep Himmelberg in an intercept defender role for 2023, there is up to 20 points of upside for him, and he has the potential to be the highest averaging defender next year.

Ben King

The twin to Max didn’t play a game in 2023 due to suffering an ACL injury in February. Whilst picking players off a severe knee injury is risky, the fact that he will come in near or at basement price with an extended recovery period might mean he can sit on your forward bench through the early part of the season and be a slow burn cash cow. The fact that he will likely be a starter for the Suns in every game he is fit means that he will be a great option for the 2023 season, just don’t rely on him for a fieldable score.

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Josh Ward

Another candidate for a second-year breakout is Ward, who also showed his fantasy chops in the second half of 2022. After breaking back into the team in round 17, Ward went on to average 89 in AFL Fantasy and 78 in SuperCoach, presenting over 15 points worth of upside compared to his season average. If Tom Mitchell is on the outs as it appears, the additional responsibilities that could go to Ward could see him be a Mid-Price option worth starting.

Christian Salem

Salem has shown in the past that he can achieve an average in and around the 90’s which in a typical year is verging on the top 10 defenders. However, he will come in priced at 80 across all formats due to suffering an injury barely 10 minutes into round 1. Salem them returned with an 82 average across his last 9 games in both formats. Whether there is enough for Salem to be an underpriced premium worth picking for 2023 remains to be seen, but he remains firmly on the watch list.

Will Phillips

One of the forgotten players at the Kangaroos due to missing the entire year with glandular fever, Phillips will receive a significant discount coming into the 2023 season due to not playing game. Opportunities exist for the young Roo to stake a claim for a midfield role in the rebuilding Kangaroos, and it is likely that Phillips will line up in round 1 for the side should he have an injury free preseason. Priced near basement and with Mid/Fwd DPP, Phillips is one who will probably end up in the majority of teams come the start of the fantasy season next year.

Connor Rozee

Rozee has shown throughout the 2022 season that he can match it with the best players for scoring potential, especially forwards. The issue is he has also shown a floor which is completely unacceptable for salary cap formats, with his scoring output entirely dependent on his midfield time. If listed as a forward for next season, he should be heavily considered as a starting option if given midfield time through the preseason and will probably be one to mull over even if only a midfielder.

Tim Taranto

Richmond a tricky team to pick a player from who could present value for 2023 due to their gamestyle being relatively unappealing for fantasy, highlighted by the fact that no player averaged over 100 in either format in 2022. However, the trade in of Tim Taranto finally has me excited about owning a Tiger in fantasy again. Taranto has shown phenomenal fantasy prowess when given a full-time midfield position and with Richmond likely to give him plenty of CBA’s, he could easily push a 105 average across formats. Time will tell whether he retains forward status into 2023, but he is still worthy of a spot in your early drafts for next season.

Rowan Marshall

Ryder retiring has opened the door for Marshall to be the solo ruckman for the Saints in 2023. He has shown his ceiling when Ryder has been injured, notching high scores of 163 in AFL Fantasy and 173 in SuperCoach. The main concern is if the Saints will want to play Tom Campbell alongside him, but with limited Ruck options that will present value for 2023 he might be the easy option for a reason. Let’s just hope he stays a solo ruck!

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Callum Mills

Mills joined the 200 club in SuperCoach in 2022 with a monster 214 against Hawthorn, posting 162 in AFL Fantasy in the same game. The ability for him to pump ceiling games during the season puts him in the upper echelon of premium midfielders behind only Oliver, Laird, and Neale. The biggest issue for Mills is his floor, with the Swan posting 7 sub-100 games in AFL Fantasy and SuperCoach, however two of these came early in the season when he had low TOG due to recovering from an Achilles injury. If he can have an uninterrupted preseason and another year in the midfield, Mills could stake a claim to being the number one midfielder across all formats.

Campbell Chesser

Chesser was hyped up as a potential rookie to start in 2022 even with his inflated price due to being pick 14 and was even on track to debut in round 1 before suffering multiple injuries through the year. A complete preseason for him should allow for him to stake a claim in the Eagles best 22 for the 2023 season, and with the team headed towards a rebuild, getting games into the classy young defender is sure to be a high priority. He will come in at basement price and should easily be a starting defender rookie for your team.

Bailey Smith

Smith started the 2022 season in phenomenal form, posting 8 tons in 9 games at an average of 118 in AFL Fantasy and an average of 101 in SuperCoach. However, he had an extended break through the middle of the season due to suspensions and slowed down in the back half of the year. The likely departure of Dunkley will open more midfield time at the Dogs and if Smith were to retain Forward status there is an argument that he is almost certain to be in the top 6. As usual, the Dogs midfield rotation will be a watch, but if Smith is entrenched in it then he has one foot firmly in my 2023 team.

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Patreon Exclusive | 2021 Draft Class | Top 10 Keeper Ranks
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After every season, we ask MJ to rank the top 10 players from the most recent AFL draft class for the keeper and dynasty leagues. Some players have 20+ games of exposure to AFL, while some have barely got games. The hope is that list will help you make some informed decisions with your fantasy football list management.

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#1 | Nick Daicos

Nobody should be surprised that Nick Daicos is the top selection from this draft crop. He was sublime this season, and a genuine case can be made that his debut season surpassed the greatness of even Sam Walsh. A seasonal average of 86 consisted of six tons, four over 110 and a career-high 147 against the Crows in round 18. His season was so dominant that not only did the eventual rising star winner start to cop multiple tags, but there was social media outrage when he didn’t even make the All-Australian squad of 44.

One day Daicos may move into the midfield full-time, but should that eventuate, it just means he’d move from being a 95-105 defender to a 105+ premium midfielder. You can’t lose!

The conversation shouldn’t be why Daicos is #1 on this list, but now a genuine conversation could be had for him to be drafted #1 overall in a brand new keeper league. If he’s not at one, he’s certainly a consideration.

#2 | Josh Ward

Much like Daicos at one, I don’t believe there should be much disagreement among the community with who I’ve placed second on this list. Josh Ward was always touted as a strong keeper prospect after putting up some stringer scores as a junior. However, over his final six weeks of the season, the pieces all started to fall into place for him. He posted two tons, including a monster 133 against the Eagles, to average an impressive 92.6 for a strong conclusion to the season.

Whenever a player has showcased at every junior level high fantasy pedigree and has delivered quality football and fantasy scoring in his debut year at the AFL level, it should build supreme confidence that coaches have got themselves a likely long term premium midfielder on their list.

#3 | Jason Horne-Francis

Before the season’s commencement, the popular perspective was that Jason Horne-Francis was the second best keeper prospect behind Nick Daicos. His slide into third, while hardly a slide, is more a credit to the trajectory of performance by Josh Ward rather than any negativity around Jason.

It wasn’t the season that JHF was hoping for. A combination of some niggling little injuries, form and just adjustments to the big time meant he didn’t live up to the ‘hype’ surrounding him. In his defence, Jason is more of an explosive contested midfielder. Here his speed and power come to the forefront. Even at the junior and SANFL, he was never a high volume possession winner, so to contrast him to Daicos or a Ward is unfair on him.

Despite some ups and downs, he had six games with 20+ possessions and five games scoring 70+. As both North and he improve, he should consistently evolve to be a 95+ scoring midfielder over the coming years. But in 2023, he should be MID/FWD eligible and might be enough to sneak on the field for you.

#4 | Josh Rachele

I believe the top three of this draft class are clear and supreme options. It then opens up incredibly. You could genuinely build a compelling case that

The comparisons of Josh Rachele that he’s a clone of Toby Greene aren’t that far of a stretch. The mercurial forward showcased his fantasy pedigree in round one, where he had fourteen possessions, kicked five goals and popped a ton on debut. He followed it up three weeks later with another triple-digit score with his current career high score of 101.

Since round four, he hasn’t posted a score over 60, but it’s evident that injuries have been a primary factor in returning to his early season performances. What Rachele offers keeper league coaches over his career is a degree of confidence. Josh is super dangerous inside forward 50, so no matter who joins the Crows (cough Rankine), I believe he maintains his forward status long-term. As a result, I’ve placed him up above other likely long-term midfielders that are harder to split.

#5 | Ben Hobbs

Much has been made about the Essendon Footy Club this season. One thing they did manage to get right is the recruitment of Ben Hobbs. Before getting drafted in the NAB league, he played six games and averaged 14 kicks, 11 handballs, three marks, five tackles, and 95 AFL Fantasy points. The comparisons to Taylor Adams and Joel Selwood consistently came through from all AFL recruiters.

It took him a month to crack into the Bombers side, but once he did, he established himself as a permanent fixture of the club. From his seventeen games, he showed in multiple games his developing fantasy pedigree. The highlight was in round eight, where he posted a 95. The slight uncertainty coaches might have is how he’ll fit in the short term into the Bombers midfield. A new coaching regime will only add further questions, but in the long term, he looks like he’s going to be a safe 90+ midfielder.

#6 | Connor Macdonald

Connor Macdonald is one of my favourites from this draft class. His strengths are his stoppage work, athleticism, and high end defensive pressure. As a junior, he spent his time as an inside midfielder, but at Hawthorn, they’ve spent his time more heavily developing him as a forward. As a result, he picked up MID/FWD status. Even with him receiving next to no inside midfielder minutes, we still saw multiple strong scoring glimpses. In round 18 against the Eagles, he scored 90 from just 13 disposals and two goals. While a fortnight later, he scored an 84 from 19 touches.

For Hawthorn’s rebuild to be a long term success, it’ll require Tom Mitchell and Jaeger O’Meara to phase out and allow Macdonald alongside Ward and Newcombe to thrive. To me, he looks like a pure fantasy prospect where he’s strong in and around the ground accumulator but still lacks some polish to attract any opposition midfield attention.

Chances are he’s a forward in 2023, but in the next two seasons, I forecast he’s got the potential to be one of the best midfielders in the game.

#7 | Jake Soligo

Just because you’re not an early draft pick doesn’t rule you out of being a high value keeper league prospect. Since returning to the Adelaide side mid-season, it’s evident that Jake Soligo is a genuinely good footballer. Playing predominantly on the wing, his class, toughness, speed, and elite decision-making are evident. And as the season went on, he built a stronger ‘inside’ midfield game.

The current fantasy knock on him is he’s yet to post a score north of 80, and while it’s a valid perspective, I think it could be a flawed concern. While the proof in scoring is important, sometimes we need to project in light of his role and opportunity. In his past thirteen games, he’s had nine that have ranged between 61-78. 

Internally the club believe they’ve found a clone to Rory Sloane, and if his career can mirror anything like that of his current captain, both the Crows and keeper league owners should be thrilled.

#8 | Marcus Windhager

I’ve got to admit; that I’m a big wrap for Marcius Windhager. He has some explosive midfield traits, possesses clean hands, and has a great turn of speed. At the AFL level, we largely saw him through the midfield, especially in tagging roles, but as a junior, he showcased that he can also roll forward and hit the scoreboard.

I’ve likened Marcus to his skipper Jack Steele, not just limited to the fact that they have similar physical attributes. But because of the hunger, they play both in the contest and provide phenomenal support to teammates without it. He might be a slightly longer burn than others on this list to become a highly relevant prospect, but to me, he’s shown plenty when tagging over the last five weeks of the season. A genuinely good prospect that’s sliding under the radar in some portions of the community.

#9 | Neil Erasmus

Another slider of this draft crop, but that’s more to do with a lack of opportunity. Neil Erasmus was one of the hottest keeper prospects this season, but he spent most of the season in the WAFL. He averaged 23 possessions, 4.6 marks and almost a goal a game from his twelve matches. All season and at junior level, it’s evident that he’s got a significant fantasy footy pedigree.

He got limited opportunities at the AFL level, including multiple subbed games, but his prolific ball winning abilities and strong overheard marking were on display. If this list were only based on projections of what they may become, I’d have Neil safely inside the top five. However, the reality, he still has to force himself into the Dockers best 22. The retirement of David Mundy might just be the gap he needs to force his way into the Fremantle team.

#10 | Tyler Sonsie

Last but no means least is Tyler Sonsie. Again, he leaps past guys like Finn Callaghan, who again have done nothing wrong, but the difference is that Tyler appears to have solidified himself into the Tigers side. His slick hands and elite stoppage work have helped him push past others at Tigerland. As the likes of Dustin Martin, Trent Cotchin and even Dion Prestia start to graduate from the midfield, we should see Tyler rise into some significant fantasy scores.

As a junior, he was likened to Trent, and it’s clear to see that comparison being lived out as each week passes. The biggest knock on him heading into the draft was around his consistency, but it seems that time in the AFL system is helping. From his six games this year, he had 17 touches or more and had at least one tackle and mark in each game. The raw ingredients are there to become a very good footballer. Depending on the rules and depth in your keeper league, there’s a chance he could be sitting on the player pool & could be picked up today.

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Breakevens | Round Two
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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. Here are the players that offer the best breakevens heading into a new round.

PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
J. HayesRUC/FWD$102,40097.5-135
T. XerriFWD$208,20099.5-77
J. RacheleMID/FWD$184,80088-68
J. GinnivanFWD$199,90091.5-66
P. McCartinDEF/FWD$157,80075-58
D. StephensMID$167,80077-56
J. BoweyDEF$265,600104.5-54
J. Horne-FrancisMID$207,30086.5-52
B. McCreeryFWD$210,90086.5-50
W. BrodieMID/FWD$224,30088.5-46
P. NaishMID/FWD$189,60076.5-42
W. RioliFWD$225,30086.5-41
N. DaicosMID$193,80075.5-38
A. DaviesMID$202,50078-38
J. NewcombeMID$261,30093.5-34
C. MacDonaldMID$117,30051.5-34
M. HingeDEF$180,90067-28
P. CrippsMID$454,800147-28
M. RowellMID$342,900114-27
S. ConiglioMID/FWD$261,30089.5-26
J. CaldwellMID$266,70090.5-25
L. NealeMID$543,200169-20
T. GreenMID$430,000135-19
F. MaginnessMID/FWD$143,70051.5-19
L. FoleyDEF$244,90080.5-18
C. CurnowFWD$224,30074.5-18
L. MeekRUC$263,70085.5-17
I. HeeneyFWD$454,500140.5-15
G. HewettDEF/MID$399,000124-15
C. DurdinFWD$143,70047.5-11
L. McDonaldMID$372,100114-10
P. LipinskiMID$359,900109.5-9
J. GibcusDEF$171,30052-4
B. CloseFWD$354,700104-1
N. LarkeyFWD$327,30096-1
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PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
J. HayesRUC/FWD150,90086-117
N. DaicosMID$274,90088-75
J. RacheleMID/FWD$262,90085-73
M. HingeDEF$182,80064-60
W. BrodieMID/FWD$349,60093-59
P. NaishMID/FWD$260,90076-57
C. MacDonaldMID$172,90057-50
T. XerriFWD$297,40077-45
F. MaginnessMID/FWD$182,80055-43
W. RioliFWD$287,50073-41
S. ConiglioMID/FWD$402,50093-38
L. FoleyDEF$377,30087-37
D. StephensMID$282,70069-35
J. Horne-FrancisMID$292,20070-32
J.WardMID$256,90063-32
P. McCartinDEF/FWD$254,60063-32
J. BoweyDEF$368,40082-29
J. SmithDEF$205,90049-23
T. StengleFWD$276,80061-20
J. GinnivanFWD$359,10073-15
J. GunstonFWD$416,50083-14
C. DurdinFWD$182,80041-14
N. AnswerthDEF$301,60062-13
T. GreenMID$612,400118-12
R. GardnerDEF$191,90041-11
B. PatonDEF$353,50066-7
C. CurnowFWD$344,50066-6
J. SicilyDEF$473,70088-2
B. CloseFWD$494,60091-1
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PlayerPositionPriceAverageBreakeven
N. MartinFWD$266,000130-44
J. HayesRUC/FWD$319,00086-21
T. XerriFWD$354,00076.5-5
N. DaicosMID$390,00087.5-4
A. BlackMID$221,00067-3
J. RacheleMID/FWD$382,00084.5-2
J. BoweyDEF$420,00081.51
W. RioliFWD$358,000731
P. NaishMID/FWD$378,000762
J. WardMID$323,000633
C. MacDonaldMID$287,00056.54
J. Horne-FrancisMID$351,00069.55
W. BrodieMID/FWD$467,000935
P. McCartinDEF/FWD$325,00062.58
D. MountfordMID/DEF$208,000498
J. SmithDEF$262,000499
J. GinnivanFWD$389,0007310
C. CurnowFWD$376,00065.513
H. RalphsmithMID/FWD$277,0004614
T. BruhnFWD$343,0007814
L. FoleyDEF$450,0008714
T. BedfordFWD$216,0004315
C. DurdinFWD$231,00040.515
S. SkinnerDEF/FWD$197,0003318
F. EvansFWD$195,0003019
J. HamlingDEF$202,0003319
H. DixonRUC/FWD$197,0003219
J. MeadMID$213,00032.519
R. GardnerDEF$264,00040.520

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AAMI Community Series Review | Hawks Vs Tigers
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It was a young Hawthorn unit taking on an experienced Richmond outfit. The result was no surprise, but we learnt plenty from a fantasy footy perspective.

Josh Ward

Arguably the biggest takeaway from the game. Lock in Josh Ward. He was sensational across the game, in my eyes he was the best Hawk on the ground. Ward won plenty of the ball, he made good decisions both with and without the footy & is a certainty to play round one.

Connor Nash

Late last year the Hawks started to deploy Nash as a centre bounce midfielder. That role was evident yet again throughout this match. As a forward listed player player he could be a viable stepping stone for us to consider. The challenge with going ’all in’ on him in salary cap formats is that the Hawks were without Mitchell and O’Meara. How much of this role is the Hawks new normal? Or was he only given the heavy midfield minutes due to the absence of options? Sadly, we won’t know for certain until four rounds into the season.

Jai Newcombe

Took his time to build into the game, but as the final siren went it was evident as to why Sam Mitchell is such a fan of his. Jai adds a defensive hard edge to the midfield and will allow other Hawk mids to play to their offensive best. I don’t mind him as a late draft pickup.

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James Sicily

The Tigers had a super tall forward line with Riewoldt, Lynch, Balta & a resting ruck all inside 50. As a result, Sicily had to play a more accountable role and found less opportunities to peel off and intercept. Other opposition teams won’t play this many tall forwards, that means he should be freed to play his standard intercepting role. James offers excellent value and with the lack of cheap options in the backline he’s someone that every coach needs to consider regardless of the format.

Connor MacDonald

The year of expensive cash cows continues with Connor plying his craft across the game. He looks was a fantasy star as a junior and we saw glimpses of it as the game went on. He’s already been hyped for a round one debut, and did his chances no harm with this game. I believe the hawks will be pushing to get 50+ games into him, Jai & Josh as a midfield trio as quickly as possible. If named round one, he’s a good chance to get multiple games early.

Noteable Outs

Tom Mitchell & Jaeger O’Meara

Dustin Martin

Dusty played… He looked good, and with so many doubts on forward premos he could just be the safest building block in this line.

Hugo Ralphsmith

Much has been made about the lack of cows in 2022. As a result, anyone priced under $300k that looks like they’ll get games we need to seriously consider. He’s available to be picked as a MID/FWD but is playing predominantly off halfback. I’ve been impressed with his development in the offseason, and as good as he’s looked I still have a slight concern. That is he’s a possible sub candidate most weeks. If named one round, I can see plenty making room for him at F5 or F6.

Trent Cotchin

Not fantasy relevant, but when he’s fit and firing he’s so important to the Tigers structure. If he can get 20+ games then for those hoping for Richmond to miss finals again you might find yourselves disappointed.

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Jayden Short

Over the past few years Jayden has shown he’s a genuine top tier defensive premium. This match just sent up a massive flare around just how good he can be. If you were hot on him before this match, understandably nothing has changed.

Daniel Rioli

Seems to finally has found his feet in the Tigers defensive 6. I couldn’t touch him in salary gap formats, but late on draft day he could be a brilliant flyer.

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Klopp’s SuperCoach Cash Cow Watchlist
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With SuperCoach open, it’s time to start getting serious and looking at the cash cows that we can have in our starting squad. So check out Klopp’s cash cows that should be on your preseason watchlist.

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Dylan Stephens | MIDFIELD (SYDNEY)
$167,800

Starved of consistent opportunity, but with Jordan Dawson moving to the Crows, there’s a vacant spot on the wing & Stephens could be the one to benefit. Won the club’s first 2km time preseason trial averaged 104 SuperCoach points in 8 VFL games in 2021.

Charlie Dean | DEFENDER (COLLINGWOOD)
$102,400

A mature-age intercept defender who won the VFL’s best young player. The ready-made Dean averaged EIGHT intercepts & 85 SuperCoach points for Williamstown & made it all the way through to Collingwood in the rookie draft, meaning a basement price tag in 2022.

Garrett McDonagh |DEFENDER (ESSENDON)
$117,300

Another mature-age draftee to keep an eye on. Dodoro post-draft stating the defender “could possibly play very early” A terrific runner who is a great ball user, averaged 21 disposals, five intercepts, five rebound-50s & 84 SuperCoachpoints in the VFL 2021.

Sam Skinner | DEF/FWD (PORT ADELAIDE)
$123,900

A switch to defence saw him dominate the back-half of the SANFL season for South Adelaide. Averaged 19 disposals, 11 intercepts – 7 of them marks – & 113 SuperCoach points between Rounds 16 & 21. Another who is ready to step in, if Port needs.

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Jason Horne-Francis | MIDFIELD (NORTH MELBOURNE)
$207,300

He played the mid-fwd role at senior level for the past 18 months & averaged 16 disposals, 9 contested possessions and 88 SuperCoach points, while also booting 15 goals, in 20 matches last season. Keep an eye out for in-season MID/FWD addition.

Nick Daicos | MIDFIELD (COLLINGWOOD)
$193,800

Daicos is another who looks worthy of the rookie price tag. Averaged 36 disposals, 2 goals & 159 SuperCoacah points in 5 NAB League games in 2021 & despite his ability to win a lot of the ball, he should still score well early in his career with fewer touches.

Greg Clark | MIDFIELD (WEST COAST)
$117,300

In a phenomenal WAFL season, Clark averaged 27 disposals, 11 contested possessions, 7 tackles & a huge 128 SuperCoach points in 18 non-injury-affected matches. Capped off the year with a 181-point outing to win the medal as best afield in the WAFL Grand Final.

Josh Ward | MIDFIELD (HAWTHORN)
$180,300

Finished the NAB League season with scores of 136, 124, 174 & 140. In a game that displays his many avenues of scoring, Ward tallied 34 disposals, 17 contested possessions, 8 clearances, 8 tackles, 5 intercepts & 5 score involvements in the final game of 2021.

Matthew Roberts | MIDFIELD (SYDNEY)
$117,300

Would have to be the first rookie picked in most SuperCoach sides if we’re picking on numbers alone. In his 10 U18 matches in the past 2 years, Roberts posted scores of 240, 188, 175, 139, 208, 146, 120, 125, 160 & 104. Very appealing price tag too.

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Finlay Macrae | MIDFIELD (COLLINGWOOD)
$206,800

It was a tough first season for Macrae but he showed in spurts his elite ball-winning ability, displayed by his 20-disposal outing in just 61% TOG vs Hawks in Rnd 21. A consistent mid role for Macrae could bring a serious SuperCoach spike, quickly.

Jackson Mead | MIDFIELD (PORT ADELAIDE)
$123,900

Finished 2021 strongly at the state league level, tallying 27 disposals & 6 clearances through the midfield in Rnd 15 & SuperCoach scores of 107 and 93 in the final 2 rounds. Averaged 106 points for his state during his draft year as an onballer. One to watch.

Charlie Constable | MIDFIELD (GOLD COAST)
$213,400

Still only 22. Given a lifeline by the Suns & will help fill the Greenwood void. Averaged 113 in Geelong’s reserves side during his debut season & finished his time at the Cats with scores of 175, 132 & 146 before the VFL season was called off in 2021.

Braydon Preuss | RUCK (GWS GIANTS)
$204,700

Heavily discounted for 2022. Injured all of 2021 but the cheap R2 strategy could be back on. In the 3 games he played without Gawn at the Dees, Preuss posted scores of 84, 85 & 140. In his 2 at North without Goldy, he scored 111 & an injury-affected 39.

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