AFL Fantasy SuperCoach Team Preview: The Forwards
There is just over a month to go before the SuperCoach AFL fantasy competition is to begin. Using the statistics, estimated values and the rules of SuperCoach a preview of a possible fantasy lineup will be posted.
A possible starting forward line.
Matthew Pavlich: One of the best in the AFL and is up the top for fantasy points too. Tarrant isn't expected to be played too close, so the forward line should be open with Pavlich the focal point. Goals, contested marks, lots of possessions for a key position player, Pavlich can get stats in many different categories.
Barry Hall: Adding Everitt should not hurt his stats so Hall should continue to be an elite AFL fantasy forward. He doesn't just mark and goal, he is a very good passer of the ball and even enjoys a tackle, that all adds up to a lot of fantasy points.
Nick Riewoldt: Should continue to be one of the best fantasy players who plays a key position. All players are a risk in fantasy when it comes to injuries, so no need to avoid Riewoldt after his minor hamstring strain.
Cameron Bruce: His fantasy price goes up and down a bit so he could be one of the higher priced players or he could be a bit cheaper and more affordable. Has plenty of the ball and uses it well, he also can kick goals so he gets fantasy points in many areas.
Sean Rusling: Fantasy steals are the players who suddenly have a much bigger role with more playing time and statistics, Rusling had some good games last season and now the Magpies are without Tarrant. Rusling should be a big improver, and a player whose fantasy value will go up.
Nathan Ablett: If you are going to sign the younger Ablett then get him early as there will be no Steve Johnson for the first month or so and Hawkins may not be ready to go too. This could be the season when N Ablett really establishes himself so if you get him early your fantasy team will get the benefits.
Jack Riewoldt: This will depend on his NAB Cup form as well as how much money is left to spend under the fantasy team salary cap. If you have more money left when putting together your team you can go with a more expensive veteran option. But if there is only room for a minimum-cost player then J Riewoldt might be a good buy, Kingsley and Schulz are not having the best preseason so far and J Riewoldt might be a better player than them anyway. He has already played VFL football so the Tigers shouldn't have any problem with putting him on the field for round 1.
B D Mundy
B L Whitnall
B B Goddard
B C Cornes
B L Hodge
B A Proud
B L Hansen
C C Judd
C A Goodes
C S Thompson
C B Gibbs
R D Cox
R D Hille
R R Campbell
R D Petrie
F M Pavlich
F B Hall
F N Riewoldt
F C Bruce
F S Rusling
F N Ablett
F J Riewoldt
A possible starting forward line.
Matthew Pavlich: One of the best in the AFL and is up the top for fantasy points too. Tarrant isn't expected to be played too close, so the forward line should be open with Pavlich the focal point. Goals, contested marks, lots of possessions for a key position player, Pavlich can get stats in many different categories.
Barry Hall: Adding Everitt should not hurt his stats so Hall should continue to be an elite AFL fantasy forward. He doesn't just mark and goal, he is a very good passer of the ball and even enjoys a tackle, that all adds up to a lot of fantasy points.
Nick Riewoldt: Should continue to be one of the best fantasy players who plays a key position. All players are a risk in fantasy when it comes to injuries, so no need to avoid Riewoldt after his minor hamstring strain.
Cameron Bruce: His fantasy price goes up and down a bit so he could be one of the higher priced players or he could be a bit cheaper and more affordable. Has plenty of the ball and uses it well, he also can kick goals so he gets fantasy points in many areas.
Sean Rusling: Fantasy steals are the players who suddenly have a much bigger role with more playing time and statistics, Rusling had some good games last season and now the Magpies are without Tarrant. Rusling should be a big improver, and a player whose fantasy value will go up.
Nathan Ablett: If you are going to sign the younger Ablett then get him early as there will be no Steve Johnson for the first month or so and Hawkins may not be ready to go too. This could be the season when N Ablett really establishes himself so if you get him early your fantasy team will get the benefits.
Jack Riewoldt: This will depend on his NAB Cup form as well as how much money is left to spend under the fantasy team salary cap. If you have more money left when putting together your team you can go with a more expensive veteran option. But if there is only room for a minimum-cost player then J Riewoldt might be a good buy, Kingsley and Schulz are not having the best preseason so far and J Riewoldt might be a better player than them anyway. He has already played VFL football so the Tigers shouldn't have any problem with putting him on the field for round 1.
B D Mundy
B L Whitnall
B B Goddard
B C Cornes
B L Hodge
B A Proud
B L Hansen
C C Judd
C A Goodes
C S Thompson
C B Gibbs
R D Cox
R D Hille
R R Campbell
R D Petrie
F M Pavlich
F B Hall
F N Riewoldt
F C Bruce
F S Rusling
F N Ablett
F J Riewoldt
