AFL Fantasy Preview: Essendon Bombers
Important Outs:
D Solomon, D Rioli, J Reynolds
Important Ins:
M Michael, S Gumbleton, L Jetta, T Hislop, A Davey
Injury News:
No injuries reported.
Fantasy Stars:
The Bombers can produce fantasy stars at all positions. Lloyd and Hird will be valuable forwards, while Fletcher and McPhee can produce in the backline. Hille is always a solid fantasy player. Lucas was the star last season, and he should have a good season in 2007, but don't overspend to add him to your team as he goes from being the only forward option to number three if Essendon are healthy. Midfield players Watson and Stanton are guaranteed fantasy stars. Johnson and Johnson are slowing down but can still get statistics if they have a big role, maybe Jason is the better option. Welsh and Lovett-Murray find the ball too.
Possible Fantasy Stars:
Camporeale, Peverill and Heffernan could all play 22 games, or they could be in the VFL.
Ricky Dyson might have a bigger role in 2007.
Mal Michael isn't the worst full back for fantasy stats, and if Essendon play a game with a lot of possessions in the back half then Michael could be a useful AFL fantasy player.
Possible Fantasy Sleeper:
Angus Monfries. If he can increase his possessions and his goals just by a little bit he will be one of the Bombers' best fantasy players.
First Year Players For AFL Fantasy:
Hislop could have the best combination of being ready for AFL and having a spot for him in the Essendon lineup. Gumbleton is also a player who can contribute in his first year but the key positions and the ruck don't have an opening for him to get a lot of playing time. Jetta is another player to watch and he should have a few good fantasy games this season, Sheedy might start the season with veterans like Camporeale and Heffernan but Jetta should force his way into the side during 2007.
D Solomon, D Rioli, J Reynolds
Important Ins:
M Michael, S Gumbleton, L Jetta, T Hislop, A Davey
Injury News:
No injuries reported.
Fantasy Stars:
The Bombers can produce fantasy stars at all positions. Lloyd and Hird will be valuable forwards, while Fletcher and McPhee can produce in the backline. Hille is always a solid fantasy player. Lucas was the star last season, and he should have a good season in 2007, but don't overspend to add him to your team as he goes from being the only forward option to number three if Essendon are healthy. Midfield players Watson and Stanton are guaranteed fantasy stars. Johnson and Johnson are slowing down but can still get statistics if they have a big role, maybe Jason is the better option. Welsh and Lovett-Murray find the ball too.
Possible Fantasy Stars:
Camporeale, Peverill and Heffernan could all play 22 games, or they could be in the VFL.
Ricky Dyson might have a bigger role in 2007.
Mal Michael isn't the worst full back for fantasy stats, and if Essendon play a game with a lot of possessions in the back half then Michael could be a useful AFL fantasy player.
Possible Fantasy Sleeper:
Angus Monfries. If he can increase his possessions and his goals just by a little bit he will be one of the Bombers' best fantasy players.
First Year Players For AFL Fantasy:
Hislop could have the best combination of being ready for AFL and having a spot for him in the Essendon lineup. Gumbleton is also a player who can contribute in his first year but the key positions and the ruck don't have an opening for him to get a lot of playing time. Jetta is another player to watch and he should have a few good fantasy games this season, Sheedy might start the season with veterans like Camporeale and Heffernan but Jetta should force his way into the side during 2007.
