Fantasy Outlook For 2007 Draftees
Carlton - Matthew Kreuzer
Will be on a lot of fantasy teams, and Carlton have to play him every game.
Richmond - Trent Cotchin
Sign him up, he could be as good as any Richmond player for fantasy stats, except for J Bowden.
West Coast - Chris Masten
"The Masterpiece" Chris Masten might have gone to the team he wanted to be on, but for fantasy points opportunities he would have been in a better spot elsewhere. Priddis, Kerr, Braun, Rosa and Stenglein probably get most of the midfield minutes, but Masten should play plenty of games, it just depends on how much time he stays on the bench.
Melbourne - Cale Morton
A total package of skills, so he has to be good for fantasy teams. Melbourne need help everywhere, Morton can play everywhere, he could have an instant impact in AFL fantasy games. Morton should be very popular with fantasy coaches.
Western Bulldogs - Jarrad Grant
Several years away.
Essendon - David Myers
A great signing for fantasy teams, especially if he is eligible as a defender. He could be the best first-year player for fantasy numbers. Essendon don’t really have someone like him and he could quickly become an integral part of their lineup.
Fremantle - Rhys Palmer
He should play a lot of games and will help fantasy teams.
Brisbane Lions - Lachlan Henderson
Maybe a few years away for fantasy teams.
St Kilda - Ben McEvoy
Might have been different if Gehrig didn't return and they had not traded for King, but an injury there could open up playing time.
Adelaide - Patrick Dangerfield
Maybe in 2009.
Sydney - Patrick Veszpremi
Worth considering, he might be eligible at a couple of positions in fantasy.
Hawthorn - Cyril Rioli
A fantasy forward, who can get stats like a midfielder, and will have a cheap price. He is more than ready for AFL but Hawthorn is a tough team to win a spot in.
West Coast - Bradley Ebert
A great prospect but he does join a team with plenty of established players, Ebert should be able to win a spot around half forward, so he could get fantasy points via possessions, along with some marks and goals.
Melbourne - Jack Grimes
No reason to think he won't play the majority of games in 2008.
Kangaroos - Robert Tarrant
Would be behind Petrie, Hale and maybe Hansen.
Port Adelaide - Matthew Lobbe
A long way from helping fantasy teams, probably, unless he replicates J Westhoff's 2007 season.
Geelong - Harry Taylor
Picked for the future, so unless injuries hit he won't play a lot.
Richmond - Alex Rance
He is probably their best tall defender, so there is no reason why he shouldn't play a lot. He is solid in the air, can cover plenty of ground around half back, Rance should be good for fantasy points, especially if he is combining with Bowden.
Western Bulldogs - Callan Ward
They already have a lot of midfielders playing ahead of him.
West Coast - Tony Notte
Pick for the future, so sign in 2010.
Melbourne - Addam Maric
If he maintains his kicking accuracy, he will be a star in fantasy games. Could be one of the best options for a cheap fantasy forward on the bench.
West Coast - Scott Selwood
Behind a lot of players there, including a brother, so may not have a lot of opportunities next season.
Essendon - Tayte Pears
They have a few problems in the back half, but it might need an injury to Michael or Fletcher before he gets a lot of minutes.
Fremantle - Clayton Hinkley
They took him a lot higher than expected, so maybe they do have a spot for him, although there are many better fantasy options.
Brisbane - Tom Collier
He is ready to play, so could be someone to put on fantasy benches. Is probably designated as a defender in fantasy games, but he can play in the middle for Brisbane if injuries hit.
Sydney - Brett Meredith
The Swans are loaded with smaller players so he won't play in 2008.
Adelaide - Andy Otten
He could surprise, so watch to see if they play him during the preseason.
Port Adelaide - Marlon Motlop
Someone to watch, he has the skills but joins a team with a lot of similar players ahead of him on the depth chart.
Hawthorn - Brendan Whitecross
The Hawks are loaded with young talent so it may be a while before he plays.
Adelaide - Jarrhan Jacky
A different type of player that they needed, with some speed, so maybe he does play a bit next year.
Collingwood - John McCarthy
He could surprise, but right now there doesn't appear to be a spot for him on Collingwood's AFL team.
Kangaroos - Levi Greenwood
Cheap in fantasy, strong of body, always in the action, could be a steal in fantasy games.
Port Adelaide - Matthew Westhoff
His brother was one of the surprise fantasy stars of the 2007 season, but that doesn't mean M Westhoff will have a chance to do it next season.
Geelong - Dawson Simpson
Probably a safe thing to say, he will not help fantasy teams next year.
Western Bulldogs - Sam Reid
Unlikely to help next year.
Carlton - Steven Browne
There are not any spots available for him in the lineup at the moment.
Kangaroos - Scott Thompson
He is older than most of the players picked, so is a chance to play next season.
Adelaide - Myke Cook
Probably doesn't play next season.
Essendon - Darcy Daniher
There isn't a spot for him unless injuries hit several players.
Fremantle - Christopher Mayne
They couldn't find regular games for Murphy and Campbell so hard to see how Mayne plays a lot.
Brisbane - James Polkinghorne
They traded for Johnstone so the midfield will have a lot of veterans in it, and unless injuries hit there won't be a spot for Polkinghorne.
St Kilda - Jack Steven
They are still waiting for Armitage to get a spot in the middle, and also traded for a couple of solid Swans, so Steven won't play in 2008.
Western Bulldogs - Easton Wood
Won't help fantasy teams.
Geelong - Scott Simpson
Joins the premiership team so there won't be many chances for him to play.
Hawthorn - Stuart Dew
His fantasy price will be what determines if he is worth signing, if Dew is added at the lowest price he would be someone to sign.
Carlton - Dennis Armfield
If ten midfielders are out then he might get a game.
Collingwood - Tobias Thoolen
A player of the future.
Western Bulldogs - Jarrad Boumann
Unlikely to play soon.
Port Adelaide - Mitchell Farmer
If Wilson can't come back from his injury it could give Farmer a chance to play.
Geelong - Dan McKenna
If there was a VFL fantasy competition then he might be someone to sign, as he joins a club in the AFL that does not need their youngsters to play in 2008.
Richmond - Dean Putt
Might kick some goals in a few years.
Brisbane - Bradd Dalziell
Don't expect to see him playing.
Melbourne - Kyle Cheney
Melbourne are rebuilding, so he could get a chance.
Essendon - Cale Hooker
Essendon didn't really need him, so fantasy teams won't.
Fremantle - Mark Johnson
Wasn't really producing enough for fantasy teams while he was with Essendon, and a change of clubs won't change that.
Brisbane - Matt Austin
Unlikely to play.
St Kilda - Fraser Gehrig
He will still be a feast or famine fantasy full forward, he can have 10 goals and 12 marks in one game and the next week the ball doesn't get near him.
Adelaide - Tony Armstrong
Unlikely to help fantasy teams.
Sydney - Craig Bird
He should play some games but his fantasy stardom might be after players like Kirk retire.
Geelong - Adam Donohue
Not going to be close to selection for their AFL team.
Collingwood - Jaxson Barham
Looking at the games they gave many of their youngsters in 2007, Barham may also play some games next season.
Kangaroos - Josh Smith
Probably plays all the time in the VFL.
Western Bulldogs - Guy O'Keefe
They are loaded with similar players so it is unlikely that he plays AFL next year.
Melbourne - Tom McNamara
If they lose a lot of defenders to injury again then he might see some action, but that is unlikely to occur.
Fremantle - Kepler Bradley
If they are playing him on the wing at Subiaco it could mean a lot of meaningless possessions out in space during games, and that would equal plenty of fantasy points.
St Kilda - Eljay Connors
Sign the one at Richmond.
Adelaide - Aaron Kite
Won't do anything in 2008.
Kangaroos - Blake Grima
He didn't do anything last year, so don't expect anything this time.
Adelaide - Taylor Walker
If the Crows start the season poorly, and it could happen, then a youth movement might be instigated and Walker could be their full forward.
Will be on a lot of fantasy teams, and Carlton have to play him every game.
Richmond - Trent Cotchin
Sign him up, he could be as good as any Richmond player for fantasy stats, except for J Bowden.
West Coast - Chris Masten
"The Masterpiece" Chris Masten might have gone to the team he wanted to be on, but for fantasy points opportunities he would have been in a better spot elsewhere. Priddis, Kerr, Braun, Rosa and Stenglein probably get most of the midfield minutes, but Masten should play plenty of games, it just depends on how much time he stays on the bench.
Melbourne - Cale Morton
A total package of skills, so he has to be good for fantasy teams. Melbourne need help everywhere, Morton can play everywhere, he could have an instant impact in AFL fantasy games. Morton should be very popular with fantasy coaches.
Western Bulldogs - Jarrad Grant
Several years away.
Essendon - David Myers
A great signing for fantasy teams, especially if he is eligible as a defender. He could be the best first-year player for fantasy numbers. Essendon don’t really have someone like him and he could quickly become an integral part of their lineup.
Fremantle - Rhys Palmer
He should play a lot of games and will help fantasy teams.
Brisbane Lions - Lachlan Henderson
Maybe a few years away for fantasy teams.
St Kilda - Ben McEvoy
Might have been different if Gehrig didn't return and they had not traded for King, but an injury there could open up playing time.
Adelaide - Patrick Dangerfield
Maybe in 2009.
Sydney - Patrick Veszpremi
Worth considering, he might be eligible at a couple of positions in fantasy.
Hawthorn - Cyril Rioli
A fantasy forward, who can get stats like a midfielder, and will have a cheap price. He is more than ready for AFL but Hawthorn is a tough team to win a spot in.
West Coast - Bradley Ebert
A great prospect but he does join a team with plenty of established players, Ebert should be able to win a spot around half forward, so he could get fantasy points via possessions, along with some marks and goals.
Melbourne - Jack Grimes
No reason to think he won't play the majority of games in 2008.
Kangaroos - Robert Tarrant
Would be behind Petrie, Hale and maybe Hansen.
Port Adelaide - Matthew Lobbe
A long way from helping fantasy teams, probably, unless he replicates J Westhoff's 2007 season.
Geelong - Harry Taylor
Picked for the future, so unless injuries hit he won't play a lot.
Richmond - Alex Rance
He is probably their best tall defender, so there is no reason why he shouldn't play a lot. He is solid in the air, can cover plenty of ground around half back, Rance should be good for fantasy points, especially if he is combining with Bowden.
Western Bulldogs - Callan Ward
They already have a lot of midfielders playing ahead of him.
West Coast - Tony Notte
Pick for the future, so sign in 2010.
Melbourne - Addam Maric
If he maintains his kicking accuracy, he will be a star in fantasy games. Could be one of the best options for a cheap fantasy forward on the bench.
West Coast - Scott Selwood
Behind a lot of players there, including a brother, so may not have a lot of opportunities next season.
Essendon - Tayte Pears
They have a few problems in the back half, but it might need an injury to Michael or Fletcher before he gets a lot of minutes.
Fremantle - Clayton Hinkley
They took him a lot higher than expected, so maybe they do have a spot for him, although there are many better fantasy options.
Brisbane - Tom Collier
He is ready to play, so could be someone to put on fantasy benches. Is probably designated as a defender in fantasy games, but he can play in the middle for Brisbane if injuries hit.
Sydney - Brett Meredith
The Swans are loaded with smaller players so he won't play in 2008.
Adelaide - Andy Otten
He could surprise, so watch to see if they play him during the preseason.
Port Adelaide - Marlon Motlop
Someone to watch, he has the skills but joins a team with a lot of similar players ahead of him on the depth chart.
Hawthorn - Brendan Whitecross
The Hawks are loaded with young talent so it may be a while before he plays.
Adelaide - Jarrhan Jacky
A different type of player that they needed, with some speed, so maybe he does play a bit next year.
Collingwood - John McCarthy
He could surprise, but right now there doesn't appear to be a spot for him on Collingwood's AFL team.
Kangaroos - Levi Greenwood
Cheap in fantasy, strong of body, always in the action, could be a steal in fantasy games.
Port Adelaide - Matthew Westhoff
His brother was one of the surprise fantasy stars of the 2007 season, but that doesn't mean M Westhoff will have a chance to do it next season.
Geelong - Dawson Simpson
Probably a safe thing to say, he will not help fantasy teams next year.
Western Bulldogs - Sam Reid
Unlikely to help next year.
Carlton - Steven Browne
There are not any spots available for him in the lineup at the moment.
Kangaroos - Scott Thompson
He is older than most of the players picked, so is a chance to play next season.
Adelaide - Myke Cook
Probably doesn't play next season.
Essendon - Darcy Daniher
There isn't a spot for him unless injuries hit several players.
Fremantle - Christopher Mayne
They couldn't find regular games for Murphy and Campbell so hard to see how Mayne plays a lot.
Brisbane - James Polkinghorne
They traded for Johnstone so the midfield will have a lot of veterans in it, and unless injuries hit there won't be a spot for Polkinghorne.
St Kilda - Jack Steven
They are still waiting for Armitage to get a spot in the middle, and also traded for a couple of solid Swans, so Steven won't play in 2008.
Western Bulldogs - Easton Wood
Won't help fantasy teams.
Geelong - Scott Simpson
Joins the premiership team so there won't be many chances for him to play.
Hawthorn - Stuart Dew
His fantasy price will be what determines if he is worth signing, if Dew is added at the lowest price he would be someone to sign.
Carlton - Dennis Armfield
If ten midfielders are out then he might get a game.
Collingwood - Tobias Thoolen
A player of the future.
Western Bulldogs - Jarrad Boumann
Unlikely to play soon.
Port Adelaide - Mitchell Farmer
If Wilson can't come back from his injury it could give Farmer a chance to play.
Geelong - Dan McKenna
If there was a VFL fantasy competition then he might be someone to sign, as he joins a club in the AFL that does not need their youngsters to play in 2008.
Richmond - Dean Putt
Might kick some goals in a few years.
Brisbane - Bradd Dalziell
Don't expect to see him playing.
Melbourne - Kyle Cheney
Melbourne are rebuilding, so he could get a chance.
Essendon - Cale Hooker
Essendon didn't really need him, so fantasy teams won't.
Fremantle - Mark Johnson
Wasn't really producing enough for fantasy teams while he was with Essendon, and a change of clubs won't change that.
Brisbane - Matt Austin
Unlikely to play.
St Kilda - Fraser Gehrig
He will still be a feast or famine fantasy full forward, he can have 10 goals and 12 marks in one game and the next week the ball doesn't get near him.
Adelaide - Tony Armstrong
Unlikely to help fantasy teams.
Sydney - Craig Bird
He should play some games but his fantasy stardom might be after players like Kirk retire.
Geelong - Adam Donohue
Not going to be close to selection for their AFL team.
Collingwood - Jaxson Barham
Looking at the games they gave many of their youngsters in 2007, Barham may also play some games next season.
Kangaroos - Josh Smith
Probably plays all the time in the VFL.
Western Bulldogs - Guy O'Keefe
They are loaded with similar players so it is unlikely that he plays AFL next year.
Melbourne - Tom McNamara
If they lose a lot of defenders to injury again then he might see some action, but that is unlikely to occur.
Fremantle - Kepler Bradley
If they are playing him on the wing at Subiaco it could mean a lot of meaningless possessions out in space during games, and that would equal plenty of fantasy points.
St Kilda - Eljay Connors
Sign the one at Richmond.
Adelaide - Aaron Kite
Won't do anything in 2008.
Kangaroos - Blake Grima
He didn't do anything last year, so don't expect anything this time.
Adelaide - Taylor Walker
If the Crows start the season poorly, and it could happen, then a youth movement might be instigated and Walker could be their full forward.
