AFL Fantasy Player Notes – Nick Malceski Injured, Could Be Out For The Year
It looks like another player that was going to be signed for the AFL Insider fantasy footy team is injured before the season starts. Like Rhett Biglands, Malceski is expected to miss the entire season with a knee injury.
From the Sydney site: Malceski likely to miss season
From The Age: Swans lose match and Malceski
AFL Fantasy Impact:
Mattner was brought in by the Swans to play an important role but with Malceski out it will mean Mattner does a bit more. Mattner should have a big fantasy season after leaving Adelaide during the trade period. Barlow is another player that could benefit with more playing time due to Malceksi's injury. Someone like Bevan could have more consistent playing time now too, and the Swans could also look to a younger player as well, with several of their younger players performing well in the NAB Cup game.
From the Sydney site: Malceski likely to miss season
“It looks like [an ACL injury], the doctors are pretty certain,” Roos said shortly after the match.
“I think it shows you how important Marty Mattner coming across the line was,” Roos said, after the former Crow looked poised in a similar role on Sunday.
“I think it shows you how important Marty Mattner coming across the line was,” Roos said, after the former Crow looked poised in a similar role on Sunday.
Malceski underwent reconstructive surgery on his left knee in 2002. He returned to claim a regular place in the Swans line-up and then, last year, became one of their most effective players filling the void left by the injured Tadhg Kennelly with his explosive run and long-kicking from half-back and making the shortlist for All-Australian selection.
AFL Fantasy Impact:
Mattner was brought in by the Swans to play an important role but with Malceski out it will mean Mattner does a bit more. Mattner should have a big fantasy season after leaving Adelaide during the trade period. Barlow is another player that could benefit with more playing time due to Malceksi's injury. Someone like Bevan could have more consistent playing time now too, and the Swans could also look to a younger player as well, with several of their younger players performing well in the NAB Cup game.
Yes, you are right, Bird should be a future star and part of the Sydney side in 2008. He wasn't listed as a Malceski replacement, or someone to have more stats due to Malceski being out, as Malceski is more of a half back/midfielder while Bird probably is a centreman who also spends time up around half forward. Bird was great in the under 18 games at setting up the forwards, so in 2008 a lot of his passes should be ending up with Hall infront of goal. It could be Fosdike's health that determines if Bird has a significant role in round 1.