NAB Cup Teams: Bulldogs, Swans, Blues, Bombers, Saints and Lions
Western Bulldogs v Sydney
Western Bulldogs squad: 1. Farren Ray, 4. Daniel Cross, 5. Matthew Boyd, 6. Brad Johnson, 7. Scott West, 9. Lindsay Gilbee, 13. Daniel Giansiracusa, 15. Sam Power, 16. Ryan Griffen, 18. Cameron Faulkner, 19. Shaun Higgins, 20. Travis Baird, 21. Jason Akermanis, 22. Dylan Addison, 23. Jordan McMahon, 27. Will Minson, 28. Damien McCormack, 29. Andrejs Everitt, 30. Matthew Robbins, 31. Josh Hill, 32. Andrew McDougall, 34. Wayde Skipper, 36. Brian Harris, 37. Cameron Wight. 39. Malcolm Lynch, 40. Jarrod Harbrow, 41. Marty Pask, 43. Brett Montgomery.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
If Everitt is playing he will be a player to watch. If any of their first year players are to become solid fantasy players it will be Everitt, in a role around half back. Akermanis will get all the attention from fans, but for fantasy teams Akermanis is a known commodity while McDougall could be a fantasy steal this season. Watch to see where they play McDougall and how much of the ball is directed to him. Addison is another player who could get a regular spot in the Bulldogs team, and he is an inexpensive fantasy option. Faulkner might be an option to replace Rohan Smith's run from the back, if he performs anywhere near that level then sign him up for AFL fantasy.
Sydney squad: 2. Nick Davis, 3. Jarrad McVeigh, 4. Ben Matthews, 5. Ryan O’Keefe, 6. Craig Bolton, 8. Daniel O’Keefe, 9. Nick Malceski, 18. Jesse White, 22. Matthew Laidlaw, 23. Peter Faulks, 25. Ted Richards, 26. Sean Dempster, 27. Kristin Thornton, 29. Jonathan Simpkin, 31. Brett Kirk, 32. Amon Buchanan, 34. Ryan Brabazon, 35. Daniel Currie, 36. Tim Schmidt, 37. Adam Goodes, 38. Luke Vogels, 40. Nick Smith, 41. Ed Barlow, 42. Paul Bevan, 45. Earl Shaw, 46. Sam Rowe, 47. Simon Phillips, 48. Kieren Jack.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
Dempster should be one of the big fantasy steals so watch how he goes in this game, he should have a much bigger role. Richards kicked a bunch of goals against Collingwood a week ago, you would not expect him to be moved to the forward line for the regular season but you never know. Players like Bevan and D O'Keefe could be competing for Schneider's spot, this game could be important for that. Although listed, Goodes may not be playing in this game, and if he does it will be with limited minutes.
Carlton v Essendon
Carlton squad: 1. Andrew Walker, 2. Jordan Russell, 3. Marc Murphy, 4. Bryce Gibbs, 5. Josh Kennedy, 6. Kade Simpson, 7. Adam Bentick, 8. Lance Whitnall, 9. Jason Saddington, 11. Cain Ackland, 12. Matthew Lappin, 14. Brad Fisher, 17. Setanta O’hAilpin, 18. Paul Bower, 19. Eddie Betts, 23. Adam Hartlett, 24. Nick Stevens, 25. Brendan Fevola, 26. Joe Anderson, 28. Cameron Cloke, 29. Heath Scotland, 30. Jarrad Waite, 32. Bret Thornton, 33. Ryan Houlihan, 38. Ryan Jackson, 41. Ross Young, 43. Anthony Koutoufides, 44. Andrew Carrazzo.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
Waite in the back line is something fantasy managers have been waiting for, he could be a big fantasy player at centre half back. That move would also help Kennedy, who would be their big target at centre half forward. Both players will be affordable in fantasy leagues, Kennedy could be very cheap. This game is also a chance for Ackland to grab the number 1 ruck spot, if he does play a lot of minutes in the ruck he might find a use for fantasy teams. The biggest thing to watch is Gibbs, he's already made it into Carlton's leadership battalion so sign him up for AFL fantasy.
Essendon squad: 4. Jobe Watson, 5. James Hird, 6. Angus Monfries, 8. Jason Winderlich, 10. Mark McVeigh, 11. Damien Peverill, 12. Andrew Welsh, 13. Andrew Lovett, 14. Jason Johnson, 15. Courtenay Dempsey, 16. Kepler Bradley, 18. Matthew Lloyd, 19. David Hille, 20. Henry Slattery, 21. Courtney Johns, 22. Mal Michael, 23. Mark Bolton, 23. Richard Cole, 24. Brent Stanton, 25. Scott Lucas, 26. Chris Heffernan, 27. Jason Laycock, 29. Alwyn Davey, 30. Patrick Ryder, 31. Dustin Fletcher, 36. Sam Lonergan, 42. Nathan Lovett-Murray, 43. Bachar Houli.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
It's supposed to be the unveiling of Essendon's unstoppable forward line. So see if Lloyd, Hird, Johns, Lucas, Lovett and Davey get enough of the ball. Most should be effective fantasy players, with maybe Johns and Davey not getting as much of the ball. But Johns has been in good form so don't count him out, and Davey will be one of the cheaper fantasy forwards to purchase too. Cole has had a good preseason and might be worth a fantasy roster spot if he gets a regular spot in the Essendon back line. Big Laycock is listed to get a run in this game, he might not be a fantasy player now but if Hille is out then Laycock woud be a player to consider signing.
St Kilda v Brisbane
Brisbane squad: 2. Chris Johnson, 4. Ben Fixter, 5. Scott Harding, 6. Luke Power, 7. Jed Adcock, 8. Tim Notting, 9. Ashley McGrath, 10. Matthew Moody, 11. Justin Sherman, 12. James Hawksley, 13. Chris Schmidt, 15. Matthew Tyler, 17. Jared Brennan, 19. Jamie Charman, 20. Simon Black, 21. Daniel Merrett, 24. Joel Patfull, 25. Wayde Mills, 30. Robert Copeland, 31. Cameron Wood, 32. Cheynee Stiller, 35. Michael Rischitelli, 37. Sam Sheldon, 38. Haydn Kiel, 40. Will Hamill, 42. Marcus Allan, 43. Beau McDonald 46. Colm Begley.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
Leuenberger misses with a minor injury so Charman and Wood will get ruck minutes, if Wood plays well he could be a good fantasy ruckman. But there is also McDonald in the mix too. Charman may play forward a lot in this game. Schmidt might be a goal-kicker that the Lions go to, with Brown and Bradshaw out. It will also be interesting to see where they play Brennan.
St Kilda squad: 1. Jason Gram, 3. Xavier Clarke, 4. Andrew Thompson, 10. Steven Baker, 11. Leigh Montagna, 17. Aaron Fiora, 18. Brendon Goddard, 20. David Armitage, 21. Matthew Ferguson, 22. Shane Birss, 24. Barry Brooks, 25. Sam Fisher, 27. Jason Blake, 28. Matthew Clarke, 29. Michael Rix, 30. Brad Howard, 32. Andrew McQualter, 33. James Gwilt, 34. Phil Raymond, 36. Jarryd Allen, 37. Justin Sweeney, 38. Clint Jones, 39. Luke van Rheenen, 40. Robert Eddy, 41. James Wall, 42. Jarryn Geary, 43. Jayden Attard, 44. Stephen Milne.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
The Saints have lost a few players to injuries but that could help them find some other players who are ready to step up. Armitage should be a regular in their side this season, and also in a lot of fantasy teams, but Birss could use this game to push for a senior spot and youngsters like Allen could also use this game to impress the coach. If Riewoldt, Hamill, Watts and Koschitzke are not ready for round 1 then a tall like Allen could have a big role. Also watch to see if Brooks is able to dominate against Brisbane again. It's been a long time since Matthew Clarke debuted for the Bears, but his debut for the Saints in this game might setup the number 1 ruck spot for him with Gardiner out.
Western Bulldogs squad: 1. Farren Ray, 4. Daniel Cross, 5. Matthew Boyd, 6. Brad Johnson, 7. Scott West, 9. Lindsay Gilbee, 13. Daniel Giansiracusa, 15. Sam Power, 16. Ryan Griffen, 18. Cameron Faulkner, 19. Shaun Higgins, 20. Travis Baird, 21. Jason Akermanis, 22. Dylan Addison, 23. Jordan McMahon, 27. Will Minson, 28. Damien McCormack, 29. Andrejs Everitt, 30. Matthew Robbins, 31. Josh Hill, 32. Andrew McDougall, 34. Wayde Skipper, 36. Brian Harris, 37. Cameron Wight. 39. Malcolm Lynch, 40. Jarrod Harbrow, 41. Marty Pask, 43. Brett Montgomery.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
Sydney squad: 2. Nick Davis, 3. Jarrad McVeigh, 4. Ben Matthews, 5. Ryan O’Keefe, 6. Craig Bolton, 8. Daniel O’Keefe, 9. Nick Malceski, 18. Jesse White, 22. Matthew Laidlaw, 23. Peter Faulks, 25. Ted Richards, 26. Sean Dempster, 27. Kristin Thornton, 29. Jonathan Simpkin, 31. Brett Kirk, 32. Amon Buchanan, 34. Ryan Brabazon, 35. Daniel Currie, 36. Tim Schmidt, 37. Adam Goodes, 38. Luke Vogels, 40. Nick Smith, 41. Ed Barlow, 42. Paul Bevan, 45. Earl Shaw, 46. Sam Rowe, 47. Simon Phillips, 48. Kieren Jack.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
Dempster should be one of the big fantasy steals so watch how he goes in this game, he should have a much bigger role. Richards kicked a bunch of goals against Collingwood a week ago, you would not expect him to be moved to the forward line for the regular season but you never know. Players like Bevan and D O'Keefe could be competing for Schneider's spot, this game could be important for that. Although listed, Goodes may not be playing in this game, and if he does it will be with limited minutes.
Carlton v Essendon
Carlton squad: 1. Andrew Walker, 2. Jordan Russell, 3. Marc Murphy, 4. Bryce Gibbs, 5. Josh Kennedy, 6. Kade Simpson, 7. Adam Bentick, 8. Lance Whitnall, 9. Jason Saddington, 11. Cain Ackland, 12. Matthew Lappin, 14. Brad Fisher, 17. Setanta O’hAilpin, 18. Paul Bower, 19. Eddie Betts, 23. Adam Hartlett, 24. Nick Stevens, 25. Brendan Fevola, 26. Joe Anderson, 28. Cameron Cloke, 29. Heath Scotland, 30. Jarrad Waite, 32. Bret Thornton, 33. Ryan Houlihan, 38. Ryan Jackson, 41. Ross Young, 43. Anthony Koutoufides, 44. Andrew Carrazzo.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
Waite in the back line is something fantasy managers have been waiting for, he could be a big fantasy player at centre half back. That move would also help Kennedy, who would be their big target at centre half forward. Both players will be affordable in fantasy leagues, Kennedy could be very cheap. This game is also a chance for Ackland to grab the number 1 ruck spot, if he does play a lot of minutes in the ruck he might find a use for fantasy teams. The biggest thing to watch is Gibbs, he's already made it into Carlton's leadership battalion so sign him up for AFL fantasy.
Essendon squad: 4. Jobe Watson, 5. James Hird, 6. Angus Monfries, 8. Jason Winderlich, 10. Mark McVeigh, 11. Damien Peverill, 12. Andrew Welsh, 13. Andrew Lovett, 14. Jason Johnson, 15. Courtenay Dempsey, 16. Kepler Bradley, 18. Matthew Lloyd, 19. David Hille, 20. Henry Slattery, 21. Courtney Johns, 22. Mal Michael, 23. Mark Bolton, 23. Richard Cole, 24. Brent Stanton, 25. Scott Lucas, 26. Chris Heffernan, 27. Jason Laycock, 29. Alwyn Davey, 30. Patrick Ryder, 31. Dustin Fletcher, 36. Sam Lonergan, 42. Nathan Lovett-Murray, 43. Bachar Houli.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
It's supposed to be the unveiling of Essendon's unstoppable forward line. So see if Lloyd, Hird, Johns, Lucas, Lovett and Davey get enough of the ball. Most should be effective fantasy players, with maybe Johns and Davey not getting as much of the ball. But Johns has been in good form so don't count him out, and Davey will be one of the cheaper fantasy forwards to purchase too. Cole has had a good preseason and might be worth a fantasy roster spot if he gets a regular spot in the Essendon back line. Big Laycock is listed to get a run in this game, he might not be a fantasy player now but if Hille is out then Laycock woud be a player to consider signing.
St Kilda v Brisbane
Brisbane squad: 2. Chris Johnson, 4. Ben Fixter, 5. Scott Harding, 6. Luke Power, 7. Jed Adcock, 8. Tim Notting, 9. Ashley McGrath, 10. Matthew Moody, 11. Justin Sherman, 12. James Hawksley, 13. Chris Schmidt, 15. Matthew Tyler, 17. Jared Brennan, 19. Jamie Charman, 20. Simon Black, 21. Daniel Merrett, 24. Joel Patfull, 25. Wayde Mills, 30. Robert Copeland, 31. Cameron Wood, 32. Cheynee Stiller, 35. Michael Rischitelli, 37. Sam Sheldon, 38. Haydn Kiel, 40. Will Hamill, 42. Marcus Allan, 43. Beau McDonald 46. Colm Begley.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
Leuenberger misses with a minor injury so Charman and Wood will get ruck minutes, if Wood plays well he could be a good fantasy ruckman. But there is also McDonald in the mix too. Charman may play forward a lot in this game. Schmidt might be a goal-kicker that the Lions go to, with Brown and Bradshaw out. It will also be interesting to see where they play Brennan.
St Kilda squad: 1. Jason Gram, 3. Xavier Clarke, 4. Andrew Thompson, 10. Steven Baker, 11. Leigh Montagna, 17. Aaron Fiora, 18. Brendon Goddard, 20. David Armitage, 21. Matthew Ferguson, 22. Shane Birss, 24. Barry Brooks, 25. Sam Fisher, 27. Jason Blake, 28. Matthew Clarke, 29. Michael Rix, 30. Brad Howard, 32. Andrew McQualter, 33. James Gwilt, 34. Phil Raymond, 36. Jarryd Allen, 37. Justin Sweeney, 38. Clint Jones, 39. Luke van Rheenen, 40. Robert Eddy, 41. James Wall, 42. Jarryn Geary, 43. Jayden Attard, 44. Stephen Milne.
What to watch, for picking AFL fantasy players:
The Saints have lost a few players to injuries but that could help them find some other players who are ready to step up. Armitage should be a regular in their side this season, and also in a lot of fantasy teams, but Birss could use this game to push for a senior spot and youngsters like Allen could also use this game to impress the coach. If Riewoldt, Hamill, Watts and Koschitzke are not ready for round 1 then a tall like Allen could have a big role. Also watch to see if Brooks is able to dominate against Brisbane again. It's been a long time since Matthew Clarke debuted for the Bears, but his debut for the Saints in this game might setup the number 1 ruck spot for him with Gardiner out.
