Cloke And Ackland To Share The Ruck At Carlton
Carlton are going to keep their winning lineup from the NAB Cup for their round 1 game against Richmond and will use the same tag-team in the ruck. Preseason draftees Cameron Cloke and Cain Ackland will share the ruck responsibilities.
A team would have a problem if they weren’t playing the top overall pick from the draft, and Gibbs will also be there against the Tigers.
From the Herald Sun newspaper: Gibbs up to speed
AFL Fantasy Impact:
This isn’t good for fantasy coaches who wanted to play one of the ruckmen as the expected playing time will probably be split down the middle. If one of them played most of the minutes they could be useful in fantasy games because of their low price, Ackland can sneak forward and kick a goal or two while Cloke can cover a lot of ground and bring in some marks and kicks. Judging by preseason stats, Cloke could have the most potential for fantasy stats. If you are going to play one then the first couple of games will be easier for them than others, as Richmond have Simmonds out and Geelong could be missing Steven King. The next games get a bit more difficult as the shorter Carlton ruckmen will battle Hille and then Dean Cox. Bryce Gibbs is a very good player for a fantasy roster. The choice people have to make is to whether he stays in the bench for a few games or if he is gambled on for round 1. It could be best to wait at least a week to see his stats, he should get to double-figures for possessions.
A team would have a problem if they weren’t playing the top overall pick from the draft, and Gibbs will also be there against the Tigers.
From the Herald Sun newspaper: Gibbs up to speed
AFL Fantasy Impact:
This isn’t good for fantasy coaches who wanted to play one of the ruckmen as the expected playing time will probably be split down the middle. If one of them played most of the minutes they could be useful in fantasy games because of their low price, Ackland can sneak forward and kick a goal or two while Cloke can cover a lot of ground and bring in some marks and kicks. Judging by preseason stats, Cloke could have the most potential for fantasy stats. If you are going to play one then the first couple of games will be easier for them than others, as Richmond have Simmonds out and Geelong could be missing Steven King. The next games get a bit more difficult as the shorter Carlton ruckmen will battle Hille and then Dean Cox. Bryce Gibbs is a very good player for a fantasy roster. The choice people have to make is to whether he stays in the bench for a few games or if he is gambled on for round 1. It could be best to wait at least a week to see his stats, he should get to double-figures for possessions.
