AFL Fantasy Preview 2007: Adelaide Crows
Important Outs:
M Clarke, B Hart, H Skipworth
Important Ins:
J Sellar, N Gill, B Campbell
Injury News:
R Biglands (out for 2007), T Hentschel (out for 2007), K Tippett (all of preseason)
Fantasy Stars:
Goodwin, Edwards, McLeod, Doughty, Thompson and Johncock should all continue to accumulate stats. McLeod and Johncock are usually position eligible as backmen so that is an added bonus. McLeod is getting older so take that into consideration as he may not play as many games as he used to. Scott Thompson is also a good goalkicker so that provides him with a few more fantasy stats too.
The Crows might be looking for another big possession winner in the midfield, so Shirley, Van Berlo or Reilly might be a good fantasy signing.
In the backline, Bassett is a good player for AFL fantasy. He benefits as the Crows use him to setup from the backline, for fantasy he gets plenty of kicks and as the ball is often passed to him he can also get plenty of marks. Mattner can also provide good numbers.
Ricciuto was a fantasy star for over a decade but as his time in the midfield is being cut back his stats are also going down. Ricciuto's fantasy worth will be determined by the goals he kicks, and that will also depend on how many games he plays. Burton is able to combine midfield possessions along with goals and marks in the forward line, he will be a more expensive fantasy option but should continue to put up big numbers. Perrie and Welsh could be underrated for their fantasy price, and if they are they will be good value as the ball will be directed to them a lot more with Hentschel out. Usually Welsh has better numbers than Perrie. Bode will continue to provide goals and a useful number of disposals.
Possible Fantasy Stars:
Maybe Porplyzia gets a bigger role next season. So if his price isn't too high then putting him on your bench might be a good move.
Ken McGregor could have a much better season in 2007. The potential is there for him to double his goals from last season.
Bock could also have a more prominent role, when it comes to statistics.
Possible Fantasy Sleeper:
Ben Hudson. Ruckmen don't give fantasy teams many stats but you do need to sign a few of them. Hudson should be inexpensive, as he didn't play AFL last season, and when you combine the price with all the playing time that is now available for him, he should be a useful fantasy player.
First Year Players For AFL Fantasy:
Campbell and Gill are older players who are ready to play in 2007. As both will be low-cost to add to your fantasy team then putting them on your bench to start the year might pay dividends later when they play.
M Clarke, B Hart, H Skipworth
Important Ins:
J Sellar, N Gill, B Campbell
Injury News:
R Biglands (out for 2007), T Hentschel (out for 2007), K Tippett (all of preseason)
Fantasy Stars:
Goodwin, Edwards, McLeod, Doughty, Thompson and Johncock should all continue to accumulate stats. McLeod and Johncock are usually position eligible as backmen so that is an added bonus. McLeod is getting older so take that into consideration as he may not play as many games as he used to. Scott Thompson is also a good goalkicker so that provides him with a few more fantasy stats too.
The Crows might be looking for another big possession winner in the midfield, so Shirley, Van Berlo or Reilly might be a good fantasy signing.
In the backline, Bassett is a good player for AFL fantasy. He benefits as the Crows use him to setup from the backline, for fantasy he gets plenty of kicks and as the ball is often passed to him he can also get plenty of marks. Mattner can also provide good numbers.
Ricciuto was a fantasy star for over a decade but as his time in the midfield is being cut back his stats are also going down. Ricciuto's fantasy worth will be determined by the goals he kicks, and that will also depend on how many games he plays. Burton is able to combine midfield possessions along with goals and marks in the forward line, he will be a more expensive fantasy option but should continue to put up big numbers. Perrie and Welsh could be underrated for their fantasy price, and if they are they will be good value as the ball will be directed to them a lot more with Hentschel out. Usually Welsh has better numbers than Perrie. Bode will continue to provide goals and a useful number of disposals.
Possible Fantasy Stars:
Maybe Porplyzia gets a bigger role next season. So if his price isn't too high then putting him on your bench might be a good move.
Ken McGregor could have a much better season in 2007. The potential is there for him to double his goals from last season.
Bock could also have a more prominent role, when it comes to statistics.
Possible Fantasy Sleeper:
Ben Hudson. Ruckmen don't give fantasy teams many stats but you do need to sign a few of them. Hudson should be inexpensive, as he didn't play AFL last season, and when you combine the price with all the playing time that is now available for him, he should be a useful fantasy player.
First Year Players For AFL Fantasy:
Campbell and Gill are older players who are ready to play in 2007. As both will be low-cost to add to your fantasy team then putting them on your bench to start the year might pay dividends later when they play.
