Bryce Gibbs
If Bryce's new B/C classification wasn't already enough to have him locked into your Dream Team the talk that he will be spending a lot more time in the midfield surely will.
Kane Lukas may also be worth consideration as talk of regular mid-field roll is also mentioned. He will also come in way under value after his 6 and 7 both scored when struck by injury. So look for massive improvement from the youngster if he can keep those hammies in good shape.
Sunday, 30 January 2011
One for the Watchlist!
Nick Duigan
Mature age players are on every Dream Team coach's radar this yr. After the likes of J-POD and Barlow last season put the gun state league players in the spotlight we are all looking for this yrs versions. Nick played a cracking finals series for Norwood in the SANFL last yr and was picked up at pick 70 in the this years pre-season draft.
Mature-aged recruit Nick Duigan was also impressive, as he amassed a number of possessions and displayed great composure off half-back.
The 2010 draft smoky can consider himself a certainty to be named in Carlton's NAB Cup team to face Richmond and Collingwood at Etihad Stadium on February 12.
"As a 26-year-old he sees the opportunity as a big one in his life and you can see that in the way he plays," Ratten said.
"He's very hard at it and wants to make a big splash at our football club."
So keep a close eye on him during the NAB cup as he is sure to be priced at rookie price but with the hard body of a senior AFL player.
Mature age players are on every Dream Team coach's radar this yr. After the likes of J-POD and Barlow last season put the gun state league players in the spotlight we are all looking for this yrs versions. Nick played a cracking finals series for Norwood in the SANFL last yr and was picked up at pick 70 in the this years pre-season draft.
Mature-aged recruit Nick Duigan was also impressive, as he amassed a number of possessions and displayed great composure off half-back.
The 2010 draft smoky can consider himself a certainty to be named in Carlton's NAB Cup team to face Richmond and Collingwood at Etihad Stadium on February 12.
"As a 26-year-old he sees the opportunity as a big one in his life and you can see that in the way he plays," Ratten said.
"He's very hard at it and wants to make a big splash at our football club."
So keep a close eye on him during the NAB cup as he is sure to be priced at rookie price but with the hard body of a senior AFL player.
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
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Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Walker into Dream Team Calculations!
Taylor Walker would not be one on many peoples Dream Team watch lists this pre season. He was just OK last year possibly making his owners enough cash before dumping his inconsistent cash cow arse. He finished the year averaging 51 and comes to this season with the fairly reasonable price tag of $221,000. This may not seem like great value when you think of the stay at home full forward type Walker was last season. But with Tippet making the goal square his own walker has been forced further up the ground meaning he has had to develop more of an all-round game. Walker has done just this. Reports are that he has worked extremely hard on strengthening his body as well as his endurance. Running 3km time trials equal to that of the mid-fielders. According to assistant coach David Noble the plan is for him to play more of a McLeod like Half Forward come Mid-Field role. I'm not saying lock him in or anything crazy but with some more game time in the last NAB cup round he may just hit a decent point return and show us a glimpse of things to come. Slotting him in to the Dream Team over the likes of Ballantyne and Dangerfield may be a gamble but Walker may just repay the faith.
Monday, 1 March 2010
Top 5 Cash Cows after NAB Round 2
Yes! No Scully, Trengrove or Martin. Martin is the one that I could have squeezed in but at the prices of these 3 I believe a cheaper alternative is a much better option when choosing your Cows. Reason being there price will rise a whole lot quicker as well as greater potential to make money on price rises.As well as that, with the extra $150,000.00 left over you can turn one of your mid price players into a lock in keeper.
1. Michael Barlow- All he needs is rookie elevation and he is a must have. absolute ball magnet and Mature means he has the ready made body to go. averaged over 30 possessions in the VFL an dlooks like continuing his form if the first to NAB matches are any guide.
2. Jarrod Kaylor-Thomson- If he gets elevation jump on board! Another mature age player, at 24 Jarrod arrives at Hawthorne as one of their 2 mature age recruits under the new rule. after spending the last 5 seasons in Perth JKT has developed his game to the level where he should be able to slot straight into the Hawks line up. Used most as a half back over the past years he is known for his great ability to hit targets from long range by foot. Due to this he has a very high kick to handball ratio and has always been a big ball win. Should be one of the Cash Cows of the year. Started with 98 Dream Team points in his first NAB game against the Dogs, in which the Hawks were smashed.
3. Luke Shuey- In his second year at the club Shuey as fitted in beautifully so far finding a lot of the pill and is at the right price.
4. Mitch Banner- Mitch averaged more DT points than anyone else through 2008 TAC cup and u/18 Champs (105) Next best was Dangerfield with 92. He has tones of class loves a goal and looking more and more like a lock for round one of the season proper.
5. Tom Rockliff- He played just one game late last last year scoring 23 against Collingwood. In the 2 NAB Cup games so far he has scores of 87 & 89 making him the clean stand-out bottom price forward at this stage. If you are one who likes to take a couple of Risks Starting Tom on your field in your forwards could be a master stroke. Just make sure you have good depth as Brisbane's starting lineup will be hotly contested.
1. Michael Barlow- All he needs is rookie elevation and he is a must have. absolute ball magnet and Mature means he has the ready made body to go. averaged over 30 possessions in the VFL an dlooks like continuing his form if the first to NAB matches are any guide.
2. Jarrod Kaylor-Thomson- If he gets elevation jump on board! Another mature age player, at 24 Jarrod arrives at Hawthorne as one of their 2 mature age recruits under the new rule. after spending the last 5 seasons in Perth JKT has developed his game to the level where he should be able to slot straight into the Hawks line up. Used most as a half back over the past years he is known for his great ability to hit targets from long range by foot. Due to this he has a very high kick to handball ratio and has always been a big ball win. Should be one of the Cash Cows of the year. Started with 98 Dream Team points in his first NAB game against the Dogs, in which the Hawks were smashed.
3. Luke Shuey- In his second year at the club Shuey as fitted in beautifully so far finding a lot of the pill and is at the right price.
4. Mitch Banner- Mitch averaged more DT points than anyone else through 2008 TAC cup and u/18 Champs (105) Next best was Dangerfield with 92. He has tones of class loves a goal and looking more and more like a lock for round one of the season proper.
5. Tom Rockliff- He played just one game late last last year scoring 23 against Collingwood. In the 2 NAB Cup games so far he has scores of 87 & 89 making him the clean stand-out bottom price forward at this stage. If you are one who likes to take a couple of Risks Starting Tom on your field in your forwards could be a master stroke. Just make sure you have good depth as Brisbane's starting lineup will be hotly contested.
Thursday, 25 February 2010
AFL Dream Team Smokies to Consider
Matt Suckling (Haw) $158,500: After 3 years on the Hawks Rookie list Sucking looks set to be given his chance this season. At 22yrs of age Suckling has a massive chance to make himself a regular in the Hawks backline. After playing just the one game in round one last season against Geelong when covering for the Hawks massively depleted list. In Suckling's first NAB cup game he put his best foot forward collecting 16 touches and kicking a goal. As a back and at a first year player price he is one to monitor closely through the remainder of the pre-season.
Jack Steven (StK) $200,400: Steven was the youngest player picked in his draft year and played his first
game in round 20 against the Hawks tasting success and in doing so picking up 14 touches and scoring 76 DT points. Stevns played in the round one NAB cup match against Collingwood however was troubled by an ankle injury he picked up in the first quarter and was subbed off in the 3rd. So don't let the low score put you off if you are keen on Jacky.
Nick Salter (PORT) $222,900: Salter has played most of is Career as a forward but according to Chad Cornes he is set to make a move to the Port Defence. In Salter's 5 matches late last year he put together a couple of nice DT scores including a 79 against the Hawks in R18 and an 83 against the Lions in R21. The first NAB cup game backed up Chad's claims as Salter racked up 86 Dream Team points which included a sensational kick to handball ratio of 17:2. This boy knows how to play Dream Team football. Keep your eye on him.
James Strauss (Melb) $94,500: After an injury interrupted first season Melboune's 3rd pick in last years draft and pick 19 overall, James will be very keen to turn his bad luck around after a smooth pre-season. Strauss improved as the match went on looking fairly comfortable is his first hit-out at the top grade. Strauss averaged 75 Dream Team points throughout the TAC Cup and with Melbounre looking to play as many talented youngsters from Round one he will be pushing for a start. Could also be a sneaky alternative to Scully or Trengrove and being a year old he may just outperform them both.
Jack Steven (StK) $200,400: Steven was the youngest player picked in his draft year and played his first
game in round 20 against the Hawks tasting success and in doing so picking up 14 touches and scoring 76 DT points. Stevns played in the round one NAB cup match against Collingwood however was troubled by an ankle injury he picked up in the first quarter and was subbed off in the 3rd. So don't let the low score put you off if you are keen on Jacky.
Nick Salter (PORT) $222,900: Salter has played most of is Career as a forward but according to Chad Cornes he is set to make a move to the Port Defence. In Salter's 5 matches late last year he put together a couple of nice DT scores including a 79 against the Hawks in R18 and an 83 against the Lions in R21. The first NAB cup game backed up Chad's claims as Salter racked up 86 Dream Team points which included a sensational kick to handball ratio of 17:2. This boy knows how to play Dream Team football. Keep your eye on him.
James Strauss (Melb) $94,500: After an injury interrupted first season Melboune's 3rd pick in last years draft and pick 19 overall, James will be very keen to turn his bad luck around after a smooth pre-season. Strauss improved as the match went on looking fairly comfortable is his first hit-out at the top grade. Strauss averaged 75 Dream Team points throughout the TAC Cup and with Melbounre looking to play as many talented youngsters from Round one he will be pushing for a start. Could also be a sneaky alternative to Scully or Trengrove and being a year old he may just outperform them both.
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