AFL Fantasy News: Akermanis and Everitt Have Big Wins
The first quarter belonged to Lance Franklin, it was a surprise as the second quarter was dominated by Leo Barry, the umpire's might have had the biggest impact in the third quarter and in the fourth quarter it was Brett Kirk who provided a couple of inspirational plays to just get the Swans the win. One highlight was the clash early in the game between Crawford and Everitt, the ball had gone out of play and Crawford challenged Everitt in a contest of strength, surprisingly the little guy tumbled the big fellow over. Everitt didn't care as he received one of his free kicks for it. Kennelly may not be as hurt as was first thought, but he is expected to miss several matches, he was injured in the opening minutes.
Swans 75 - Hawks 66
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Sydney
Barry: 18 possessions and 11 marks, with a bonus 2 goals.
Fosdike: Produced a bit extra, 29 possessions and 22 of them were by foot.
Kirk: Captain Kirk was back at his best, 27 disposals and 9 tackles. An odd stat, he received 6 free kicks and gave away 5.
Everitt: 15 possessions and 8 marks. Extra fantasy points with 3 free kicks received and 23 total hitouts.
Davis: Didn't have a lot of the football but he kicked 3 goals.
Hawthorn
Franklin: 12 kicks, 6 of them went through for goals.
Hodge: Some talk that he was injured, he played and had 17 possessions and 12 tackles, gave away 3 frees.
Sewell: Another great game combining a stopping role with still getting the ball, he had 26 disposals.
Crawford: 13 kicks, 9 handballs and 7 tackles.
Gilham: Having a very productive year, he had 11 possessions and 8 marks here.
Once again Carlton came out firing against a team from South Australia, but unlike their game against the Crows they kept going until the last quarter. Carlton shared the goals around, just like they did last week against the Bulldogs. Two of the best for Port Adelaide were Westhoff and Gray who played their second AFL games.
Blues 141 - Power 102
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Carlton
Wiggins: A big game for stats, 22 possessions and 10 marks, with a couple of free kicks received too.
Walker: He runs and runs, 22 kicks and also had a goal.
Whitnall: 2 goals and 19 possessions.
Bentick: 19 possessions and 6 tackles, but once again gave away more free kicks than he received.
Fisher: A useful player who always gets some stats, he kicked 3 goals.
Port Adelaide
Symes: The fantasy points specialist, he was in last year's form with 23 possessions.
Salopek: 19 kicks and 11 marks, one of Port's best players now and a useful addition for fantasy teams.
Pearce: His kicking for goal isn't there right now, but he did have 28 possessions.
P Burgoyne: Both Burgoynes are getting back to their better numbers, Peter had 22 disposals and 8 marks. Shaun had 20 disposals.
Westhoff: Fantasy teams with plenty of spare trades and a player who is worth a bit on the bench can free up some money by trading their bench player for Westhoff, or Gray. The Hoff kicked 4 goals and his fantasy price will be going up soon.
Akermanis got to do his handstand. Griffen will miss at least a month while Cross could be out twice as long, check the injury news next week for more information. The Bulldogs dominated the ball, a big change from their game against the Swans a couple of rounds ago.
Bulldogs 95 - Lions 72
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Western Bulldogs
Akermanis: 2 goals, 14 possessions, a tackle and a free kick.
Harris: 23 kicks and 24 marks, he impersonated Jacobs from round 1 on the Gabba, although in a winning side.
Williams: Some exciting numbers, 15 kicks, 13 marks and 3 tackles. He's at the bargain price.
Cooney: He will have to do more with their injuries to Cross and Griffin, Cooney had 24 disposals and 2 goals.
Harbrow: 15 kicks, 10 marks and 5 tackles.
Brisbane
Drummond: He did it again, 30 possessions and 10 marks.
Charman: Good stats for a ruckman, with 21 possessions. Also had 18 total hitouts.
Lappin: 28 possessions, 7 tackles and a goal.
Brennan: Moved back forward, he kicked 3 goals.
Notting: Another big game, 3 goals and 23 possessions.
Swans 75 - Hawks 66
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Sydney
Barry: 18 possessions and 11 marks, with a bonus 2 goals.
Fosdike: Produced a bit extra, 29 possessions and 22 of them were by foot.
Kirk: Captain Kirk was back at his best, 27 disposals and 9 tackles. An odd stat, he received 6 free kicks and gave away 5.
Everitt: 15 possessions and 8 marks. Extra fantasy points with 3 free kicks received and 23 total hitouts.
Davis: Didn't have a lot of the football but he kicked 3 goals.
Hawthorn
Franklin: 12 kicks, 6 of them went through for goals.
Hodge: Some talk that he was injured, he played and had 17 possessions and 12 tackles, gave away 3 frees.
Sewell: Another great game combining a stopping role with still getting the ball, he had 26 disposals.
Crawford: 13 kicks, 9 handballs and 7 tackles.
Gilham: Having a very productive year, he had 11 possessions and 8 marks here.
Once again Carlton came out firing against a team from South Australia, but unlike their game against the Crows they kept going until the last quarter. Carlton shared the goals around, just like they did last week against the Bulldogs. Two of the best for Port Adelaide were Westhoff and Gray who played their second AFL games.
Blues 141 - Power 102
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Carlton
Wiggins: A big game for stats, 22 possessions and 10 marks, with a couple of free kicks received too.
Walker: He runs and runs, 22 kicks and also had a goal.
Whitnall: 2 goals and 19 possessions.
Bentick: 19 possessions and 6 tackles, but once again gave away more free kicks than he received.
Fisher: A useful player who always gets some stats, he kicked 3 goals.
Port Adelaide
Symes: The fantasy points specialist, he was in last year's form with 23 possessions.
Salopek: 19 kicks and 11 marks, one of Port's best players now and a useful addition for fantasy teams.
Pearce: His kicking for goal isn't there right now, but he did have 28 possessions.
P Burgoyne: Both Burgoynes are getting back to their better numbers, Peter had 22 disposals and 8 marks. Shaun had 20 disposals.
Westhoff: Fantasy teams with plenty of spare trades and a player who is worth a bit on the bench can free up some money by trading their bench player for Westhoff, or Gray. The Hoff kicked 4 goals and his fantasy price will be going up soon.
Akermanis got to do his handstand. Griffen will miss at least a month while Cross could be out twice as long, check the injury news next week for more information. The Bulldogs dominated the ball, a big change from their game against the Swans a couple of rounds ago.
Bulldogs 95 - Lions 72
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Western Bulldogs
Akermanis: 2 goals, 14 possessions, a tackle and a free kick.
Harris: 23 kicks and 24 marks, he impersonated Jacobs from round 1 on the Gabba, although in a winning side.
Williams: Some exciting numbers, 15 kicks, 13 marks and 3 tackles. He's at the bargain price.
Cooney: He will have to do more with their injuries to Cross and Griffin, Cooney had 24 disposals and 2 goals.
Harbrow: 15 kicks, 10 marks and 5 tackles.
Brisbane
Drummond: He did it again, 30 possessions and 10 marks.
Charman: Good stats for a ruckman, with 21 possessions. Also had 18 total hitouts.
Lappin: 28 possessions, 7 tackles and a goal.
Brennan: Moved back forward, he kicked 3 goals.
Notting: Another big game, 3 goals and 23 possessions.
The injuries to Griffen and Cross could be costly, depending on how long they will miss. McMahon might be able to fill Griffen's role but Cross is harder to replace.