Kangaroo Forward Thompson Injures Knee
The Kangaroos were going along nicely until the last quarter a week ago, now they are going to have to rework their entire forward structure as Nathan Thompson could miss the year with a knee injury. Thompson was injured in the practice game against the Saints.
Story from Yahoo7 Sports: Roos lose Thompson for 2007 AFL season
Although some may use this injury as an excuse to put up the white flag for this season, it could also force the Kangaroos to change their game-plan and to push some of their youngsters into the action soon than they wanted, and their young players are up to the task. Hansen looked like going to their back line when he was drafted at number 3, now he should be unleashed as a high-flying forward target. Petrie, Watt and Firrito can handle the defensive duties this season allowing Hansen to play in attack. A forward line of Edwards, Hansen, Hale, Thomas and Campbell with help from players like Grant and Jones can kick a winning score.
AFL Fantasy Impact:
There was a chance that Edwards would get as many fantasy points as Thompson did this season, and kick as many goals as they both operated deep in the forward area. Now Aaron Edwards is going to be a much sought after fantasy forward. Edwards kicked 100 goals in the VFL last season and dominated many AFL-listed defenders, he won't kick 100 AFL goals this season but should lead the Kangaroos in goals. Edwards from the goal square, David Hale around half forward and maybe Lachlan Hansen or Leigh Brown as the third tall forward could be their setup. While Edwards at such a low fantasy price is the best option, Hansen is also an inexpensive player, Brown had a great game against Fremantle recently and Hale has an advantage in fantasy games as he can also be played in a ruck spot.
Story from Yahoo7 Sports: Roos lose Thompson for 2007 AFL season
Although some may use this injury as an excuse to put up the white flag for this season, it could also force the Kangaroos to change their game-plan and to push some of their youngsters into the action soon than they wanted, and their young players are up to the task. Hansen looked like going to their back line when he was drafted at number 3, now he should be unleashed as a high-flying forward target. Petrie, Watt and Firrito can handle the defensive duties this season allowing Hansen to play in attack. A forward line of Edwards, Hansen, Hale, Thomas and Campbell with help from players like Grant and Jones can kick a winning score.
AFL Fantasy Impact:
There was a chance that Edwards would get as many fantasy points as Thompson did this season, and kick as many goals as they both operated deep in the forward area. Now Aaron Edwards is going to be a much sought after fantasy forward. Edwards kicked 100 goals in the VFL last season and dominated many AFL-listed defenders, he won't kick 100 AFL goals this season but should lead the Kangaroos in goals. Edwards from the goal square, David Hale around half forward and maybe Lachlan Hansen or Leigh Brown as the third tall forward could be their setup. While Edwards at such a low fantasy price is the best option, Hansen is also an inexpensive player, Brown had a great game against Fremantle recently and Hale has an advantage in fantasy games as he can also be played in a ruck spot.
