AFL Round 1 Teams and Fantasy News
Melbourne vs St Kilda
Melbourne
FB: Carroll, Holland, Whelan
HB: Ward, Miller, Bell
C: Johnstone, McDonald, Bate
HF: Bruce, Robertson, Yze
FF: C.Johnson, Neitz, Davey
Foll: White, Green, McLean
bench: Jamar, Jones, Moloney, Bartram
emergency: Bizzell, Brown, P.Johnson
AFL Fantasy Watch:
The Demons are going a bit small, due to injuries and also possibly the conditions. Those wanting to try Brad Miller in fantasy teams should play him now, with Rivers and Dunn injured and Bizzell and Paul Johnson only emergencies. Chris Johnson had a good NAB Cup game and if he plays well his price will go up. Brent Moloney returns to action and those who sign him early could see fantasy points and a price increase.
St Kilda
FB: Baker, S.Fisher, Goddard
HB: Gram, Maguire, L.Fisher
C: Thompson, Ball, Montagna
HF: Harvey, Koschitzke, Blake
FF: Milne, Gehrig, X.Clarke
Foll: M.Clarke, Hayes, Dal Santo
bench: Fiora, McQualter, Rix, Attard
emergency: Birss, Brooks, Voss
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Xavier Clarke could have a big game, and he does have a small fantasy price. Matthew Clarke isn't very good for fantasy numbers, and he will split time with Rix. With Hudghton out it means someone will have to be moved to full back, that would not be helpful to Maguire's fantasy points. Hayes is back again and as it seems he is totally recovered he should be back among the leaders in fantasy games.
Kangaroos vs Collingwood
Kangaroos
FB: Archer, Firrito, Pratt
HB: Riggio, Petrie, Sinclair
C: Rawlings, Harris, Trotter
HF: Campbell, Brown, Hansen
FF: Harvey, Hale, Grant
Foll: McIntosh, Simpson, Wells
bench: Moran, Swallow, Jones, Thomas
emergency: Watt, Sansbury, Edwards
AFL Fantasy Watch:
An interesting lineup, seem a bit short in the back line without Watt. Petrie's fantasy numbers could be halved if he plays on Rocca as the full back. There are plenty of inexpensive new players from the Kangaroos to sign for fantasy teams.
Collingwood
FB: Lockyer, Prestigiacomo, Maxwell
HB: H.Shaw, Clement, Lonie
C: Pendlebury, O'Bree, Johnson
HF: Fraser, Cloke, Licuria
FF: Thomas, Rocca, Medhurst
Foll: Richards, Davis, Burns
bench: Wakelin, O'Brien, R.Shaw, Swan
emergency: Bryan, Nicholls, Toovey
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Medhurst does get to play his first game for Collingwood so he is another option for fantasy teams. Bryan is out and Richards and Cloke are in, Richards doesn't have the game for fantasy points but T Cloke is a chance if he plays the whole game at centre half forward.
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide
Fremantle
FB: Parker, McPharlin, Hayden
HB: Dodd, Grover, Mundy
C: Peake, Hasleby, McManus
HF: Headland, Pavlich, Solomon
FF: Crowley, Tarrant, Longmuir
Foll: Sandilands, J.Carr, Bell
bench: Browne, Duffield, Murphy, Walker
emergency: Dunn, Gilmore, Webster
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Walker and Browne are named after big preseasons, they have low AFL fantasy prices. Grover is named in Michael Johnson's spot, if he can get close to Johnson's stats then he will be Super Grover for fantasy points.
Port Adelaide
FB: Surjan, Wakelin, Chaplin
HB: Wilson, C.Cornes, Lonie
C: N.Krakouer, K.Cornes, Salopek
HF: Ebert, White, Rodan
FF: Pearce, Lade, Pettigrew
Foll: Brogan, S.Burgoyne, Cassisi
bench: Cockshell, Logan, Motlop, Thurstans
emergency: Bentley, Symes, Westoff
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Krakouer is a bit of a surprise, worth a spot on a fantasy bench if you have little money to spend. Rodan and Ebert were expected to provide a few of their goals, but the Power have added more tall forwards than expected. Cockshell is another new player with a bargain fantasy price. Symes, fantasy superstar last season, is only an emergency.
Brisbane vs Hawthorn
Brisbane
FB: Johnson, Merrett, Roe
HB: Adcock, Brennan, Copeland
C: Sherman, Lappin, Stiller
HF: Moody, Brown, Notting
FF: Rischitelli, Charman, McGrath
Foll: Wood, Black, Power
bench: Begley, Fixter, Patfull, Harding
emergency: McDonald, Tyler, Allan
AFL Fantasy Watch:
The Lions are playing two ruckmen, instead of three, so the fantasy potential of Charman and Wood is higher. Copeland doesn't cost too much and is a good option for a cheaper defender in fantasy teams, Nigel Lappin could also help fantasy coaches because if he is close to his usual numbers his fantasy value could double. Lappin's game time could be limited by the Lions as they gradually bring him back.
Hawthorn
FB: Birchall, Croad, Gilham
HB: Guerra, Jacobs, Hodge
C: Ladson, Mitchell, Clarke
HF: Williams, Franklin, Lewis
FF: Osborne, Roughead, Boyle
Foll: Taylor, Sewell, Bateman
bench: Campbell, Ellis, McGlynn, Young
emergency: Dawson, Dixon, Muston
AFL Fantasy Watch:
The Hawks are going to continue their ruck tandem of Taylor and Campbell. Taylor's fantasy value might go up a bit but Campbell won't be as good for fantasy points if they evenly share the ruck minutes. Xavier Ellis will be added to a few fantasy benches now. Danny Jacobs looks to be returning to the position that brought in many fantasy points in early 2006.
Sydney vs West Coast
Sydney
FB: Richards, Barry, Malceski
HB: Kennelly, C.Bolton, Dempster
C: Buchanan, Kirk, McVeigh
HF: R.O'Keefe, O'Loughlin, J.Bolton
FF: Davis, Hall, Mathews
Foll: Everitt, Goodes, Fosdike
bench: Ablett, Jolly, Phillips, Vogels
emergency: Laidlaw, Moore, Schmidt
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Nick Malceski might be a player to consider signing. Vogels is somewhat of a surprise inclusion, it could mean that Sydney are expecting to play Everitt, and Jolly, mainly in the ruck.
West Coast
FB: Wirrpanda, Glass, B.Jones
HB: Waters, Hunter, Hurn
C: Embley, Priddis, Braun
HF: Stenglein, Staker, Chick
FF: Armstrong, Lynch, Seaby
Foll: Cox, Judd, Kerr
bench: B.Jones, Graham, Rosa, Selwood
emergency: Brown, LeCras, Sampi
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Priddis is named in the middle and he has the potential to have a big fantasy stats year. Staker has been a good fantasy player before, he isn't cheap but with Hansen out he could play a big part.
Adelaide vs Essendon
Adelaide
FB: Johncock, Rutten, Bassett
HB: Doughty, Stevens, Torney
C: Mattner, Goodwin, Thompson
HF: McLeod, Bock, Reilly
FF: Welsh, Perrie, Burton
Foll: Hudson, Edwards, van Berlo
bench from: Griffen, Bode, Shirley, Knights, Douglas, Vince, Porplyzia
AFL Fantasy Watch:
There are some good fantasy prospects named on the bench, Porplyzia and Knights could have much improved fantasy number in 2007.
Essendon
FB: Slattery, Fletcher, Michael
HB: Johnson, Lucas, McPhee
C: Winderlich, Peverill, McVeigh
HF: Hird, Ryder, Welsh
FF: Davey, Lloyd, Jetta
Foll: Hille, Lovett, Stanton
bench from: Bradley, Bolton, Dyson, Johns, Lovett-Murray, Monfries, Watson
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Winderlich, Davey and Jetta could be fantasy bargains. Ryder is another player with a cheap price.
Western Bulldogs vs Geelong
Western Bulldogs
FB: McMahon, Hargrave, Morris
HB: Griffen, Wight, Gilbee
C: Eagleton, S.West, Ray
HF: Giansiracusa, McDougall, Akermanis
FF: Murphy, Darcy, Johnson
Foll: Minson, Cross, Cooney
bench from: Addison, Boyd, Higgins, Power, Robbins, Street, Montgomery
AFL Fantasy Watch:
McDougall is in the side, could be value as his price is below average. Darcy is another player who has a lowish starting price and the potential for much greater stats. Minson could have a good year for stats but it might depend on whether the Bulldogs will also play Street, the big ruckman is named on an extended bench of possible inclusions.
Geelong
FB: Harley, Scarlett, Enright
HB: D.Johnson, Egan, Milburn
C: Wojcinski, Bartel, Mackie
HF: Chapman, Mooney, Byrnes
FF: Gardiner, Ottens, G Ablett
Foll: Blake, Corey, Ling
bench from: N.Ablett, Prismall, Selwood, J.Hunt, Playfair, Djerrkura, Tenace
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Wojcinski might have his best year and he is among the cheaper options for experienced players. Blake is a cheap fantasy ruckman, but with King possibly back next week he may not be useful for too long.
Richmond vs Carlton
Richmond
FB: Raines, Newman, Gaspar
HB: J.Bowden, Polak, Deledio
C: Tivendale, Johnson, Polo
HF: Pettifer, Richardson, Brown
FF: Krakouer, Schulz, Tambling
Foll: Pattison, Tuck, Foley
bench from: Knobel, P.Bowden, Hyde, McGuane, Moore, Howat, King
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Pattison is definitely worth signing, he could be an emergency on a fantasy bench or he might get enough stats if played. Schulz is at a fantasy price where there is a chance for a big value increase if he plays well.
Carlton
FB: Houlihan, S.O'hAilpin, Thornton,
HB: Scotland, Waite, Walker
C: Simpson, Carrazzo, Lappin
HF: Stevens, Whitnall, Fisher
FF: Betts, Fevola, Kennedy
Foll: Ackland, Gibbs, Murphy
bench from: Blackwell, Bentick, Cloke, Grigg, Hartlett, Russell, Wiggins
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Gibbs and Murphy will be good value for fantasy teams. Kennedy may not do a lot as Fevola is the main target for the Blues. Cloke is expected to play and he and Ackland might not be very valuable for fantasy coaches when splitting the minutes.
Melbourne
FB: Carroll, Holland, Whelan
HB: Ward, Miller, Bell
C: Johnstone, McDonald, Bate
HF: Bruce, Robertson, Yze
FF: C.Johnson, Neitz, Davey
Foll: White, Green, McLean
bench: Jamar, Jones, Moloney, Bartram
emergency: Bizzell, Brown, P.Johnson
AFL Fantasy Watch:
The Demons are going a bit small, due to injuries and also possibly the conditions. Those wanting to try Brad Miller in fantasy teams should play him now, with Rivers and Dunn injured and Bizzell and Paul Johnson only emergencies. Chris Johnson had a good NAB Cup game and if he plays well his price will go up. Brent Moloney returns to action and those who sign him early could see fantasy points and a price increase.
St Kilda
FB: Baker, S.Fisher, Goddard
HB: Gram, Maguire, L.Fisher
C: Thompson, Ball, Montagna
HF: Harvey, Koschitzke, Blake
FF: Milne, Gehrig, X.Clarke
Foll: M.Clarke, Hayes, Dal Santo
bench: Fiora, McQualter, Rix, Attard
emergency: Birss, Brooks, Voss
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Xavier Clarke could have a big game, and he does have a small fantasy price. Matthew Clarke isn't very good for fantasy numbers, and he will split time with Rix. With Hudghton out it means someone will have to be moved to full back, that would not be helpful to Maguire's fantasy points. Hayes is back again and as it seems he is totally recovered he should be back among the leaders in fantasy games.
Kangaroos vs Collingwood
Kangaroos
FB: Archer, Firrito, Pratt
HB: Riggio, Petrie, Sinclair
C: Rawlings, Harris, Trotter
HF: Campbell, Brown, Hansen
FF: Harvey, Hale, Grant
Foll: McIntosh, Simpson, Wells
bench: Moran, Swallow, Jones, Thomas
emergency: Watt, Sansbury, Edwards
AFL Fantasy Watch:
An interesting lineup, seem a bit short in the back line without Watt. Petrie's fantasy numbers could be halved if he plays on Rocca as the full back. There are plenty of inexpensive new players from the Kangaroos to sign for fantasy teams.
Collingwood
FB: Lockyer, Prestigiacomo, Maxwell
HB: H.Shaw, Clement, Lonie
C: Pendlebury, O'Bree, Johnson
HF: Fraser, Cloke, Licuria
FF: Thomas, Rocca, Medhurst
Foll: Richards, Davis, Burns
bench: Wakelin, O'Brien, R.Shaw, Swan
emergency: Bryan, Nicholls, Toovey
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Medhurst does get to play his first game for Collingwood so he is another option for fantasy teams. Bryan is out and Richards and Cloke are in, Richards doesn't have the game for fantasy points but T Cloke is a chance if he plays the whole game at centre half forward.
Fremantle vs Port Adelaide
Fremantle
FB: Parker, McPharlin, Hayden
HB: Dodd, Grover, Mundy
C: Peake, Hasleby, McManus
HF: Headland, Pavlich, Solomon
FF: Crowley, Tarrant, Longmuir
Foll: Sandilands, J.Carr, Bell
bench: Browne, Duffield, Murphy, Walker
emergency: Dunn, Gilmore, Webster
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Walker and Browne are named after big preseasons, they have low AFL fantasy prices. Grover is named in Michael Johnson's spot, if he can get close to Johnson's stats then he will be Super Grover for fantasy points.
Port Adelaide
FB: Surjan, Wakelin, Chaplin
HB: Wilson, C.Cornes, Lonie
C: N.Krakouer, K.Cornes, Salopek
HF: Ebert, White, Rodan
FF: Pearce, Lade, Pettigrew
Foll: Brogan, S.Burgoyne, Cassisi
bench: Cockshell, Logan, Motlop, Thurstans
emergency: Bentley, Symes, Westoff
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Krakouer is a bit of a surprise, worth a spot on a fantasy bench if you have little money to spend. Rodan and Ebert were expected to provide a few of their goals, but the Power have added more tall forwards than expected. Cockshell is another new player with a bargain fantasy price. Symes, fantasy superstar last season, is only an emergency.
Brisbane vs Hawthorn
Brisbane
FB: Johnson, Merrett, Roe
HB: Adcock, Brennan, Copeland
C: Sherman, Lappin, Stiller
HF: Moody, Brown, Notting
FF: Rischitelli, Charman, McGrath
Foll: Wood, Black, Power
bench: Begley, Fixter, Patfull, Harding
emergency: McDonald, Tyler, Allan
AFL Fantasy Watch:
The Lions are playing two ruckmen, instead of three, so the fantasy potential of Charman and Wood is higher. Copeland doesn't cost too much and is a good option for a cheaper defender in fantasy teams, Nigel Lappin could also help fantasy coaches because if he is close to his usual numbers his fantasy value could double. Lappin's game time could be limited by the Lions as they gradually bring him back.
Hawthorn
FB: Birchall, Croad, Gilham
HB: Guerra, Jacobs, Hodge
C: Ladson, Mitchell, Clarke
HF: Williams, Franklin, Lewis
FF: Osborne, Roughead, Boyle
Foll: Taylor, Sewell, Bateman
bench: Campbell, Ellis, McGlynn, Young
emergency: Dawson, Dixon, Muston
AFL Fantasy Watch:
The Hawks are going to continue their ruck tandem of Taylor and Campbell. Taylor's fantasy value might go up a bit but Campbell won't be as good for fantasy points if they evenly share the ruck minutes. Xavier Ellis will be added to a few fantasy benches now. Danny Jacobs looks to be returning to the position that brought in many fantasy points in early 2006.
Sydney vs West Coast
Sydney
FB: Richards, Barry, Malceski
HB: Kennelly, C.Bolton, Dempster
C: Buchanan, Kirk, McVeigh
HF: R.O'Keefe, O'Loughlin, J.Bolton
FF: Davis, Hall, Mathews
Foll: Everitt, Goodes, Fosdike
bench: Ablett, Jolly, Phillips, Vogels
emergency: Laidlaw, Moore, Schmidt
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Nick Malceski might be a player to consider signing. Vogels is somewhat of a surprise inclusion, it could mean that Sydney are expecting to play Everitt, and Jolly, mainly in the ruck.
West Coast
FB: Wirrpanda, Glass, B.Jones
HB: Waters, Hunter, Hurn
C: Embley, Priddis, Braun
HF: Stenglein, Staker, Chick
FF: Armstrong, Lynch, Seaby
Foll: Cox, Judd, Kerr
bench: B.Jones, Graham, Rosa, Selwood
emergency: Brown, LeCras, Sampi
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Priddis is named in the middle and he has the potential to have a big fantasy stats year. Staker has been a good fantasy player before, he isn't cheap but with Hansen out he could play a big part.
Adelaide vs Essendon
Adelaide
FB: Johncock, Rutten, Bassett
HB: Doughty, Stevens, Torney
C: Mattner, Goodwin, Thompson
HF: McLeod, Bock, Reilly
FF: Welsh, Perrie, Burton
Foll: Hudson, Edwards, van Berlo
bench from: Griffen, Bode, Shirley, Knights, Douglas, Vince, Porplyzia
AFL Fantasy Watch:
There are some good fantasy prospects named on the bench, Porplyzia and Knights could have much improved fantasy number in 2007.
Essendon
FB: Slattery, Fletcher, Michael
HB: Johnson, Lucas, McPhee
C: Winderlich, Peverill, McVeigh
HF: Hird, Ryder, Welsh
FF: Davey, Lloyd, Jetta
Foll: Hille, Lovett, Stanton
bench from: Bradley, Bolton, Dyson, Johns, Lovett-Murray, Monfries, Watson
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Winderlich, Davey and Jetta could be fantasy bargains. Ryder is another player with a cheap price.
Western Bulldogs vs Geelong
Western Bulldogs
FB: McMahon, Hargrave, Morris
HB: Griffen, Wight, Gilbee
C: Eagleton, S.West, Ray
HF: Giansiracusa, McDougall, Akermanis
FF: Murphy, Darcy, Johnson
Foll: Minson, Cross, Cooney
bench from: Addison, Boyd, Higgins, Power, Robbins, Street, Montgomery
AFL Fantasy Watch:
McDougall is in the side, could be value as his price is below average. Darcy is another player who has a lowish starting price and the potential for much greater stats. Minson could have a good year for stats but it might depend on whether the Bulldogs will also play Street, the big ruckman is named on an extended bench of possible inclusions.
Geelong
FB: Harley, Scarlett, Enright
HB: D.Johnson, Egan, Milburn
C: Wojcinski, Bartel, Mackie
HF: Chapman, Mooney, Byrnes
FF: Gardiner, Ottens, G Ablett
Foll: Blake, Corey, Ling
bench from: N.Ablett, Prismall, Selwood, J.Hunt, Playfair, Djerrkura, Tenace
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Wojcinski might have his best year and he is among the cheaper options for experienced players. Blake is a cheap fantasy ruckman, but with King possibly back next week he may not be useful for too long.
Richmond vs Carlton
Richmond
FB: Raines, Newman, Gaspar
HB: J.Bowden, Polak, Deledio
C: Tivendale, Johnson, Polo
HF: Pettifer, Richardson, Brown
FF: Krakouer, Schulz, Tambling
Foll: Pattison, Tuck, Foley
bench from: Knobel, P.Bowden, Hyde, McGuane, Moore, Howat, King
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Pattison is definitely worth signing, he could be an emergency on a fantasy bench or he might get enough stats if played. Schulz is at a fantasy price where there is a chance for a big value increase if he plays well.
Carlton
FB: Houlihan, S.O'hAilpin, Thornton,
HB: Scotland, Waite, Walker
C: Simpson, Carrazzo, Lappin
HF: Stevens, Whitnall, Fisher
FF: Betts, Fevola, Kennedy
Foll: Ackland, Gibbs, Murphy
bench from: Blackwell, Bentick, Cloke, Grigg, Hartlett, Russell, Wiggins
AFL Fantasy Watch:
Gibbs and Murphy will be good value for fantasy teams. Kennedy may not do a lot as Fevola is the main target for the Blues. Cloke is expected to play and he and Ackland might not be very valuable for fantasy coaches when splitting the minutes.
