News From Challenge Matches: Dockers, Demons and Bulldogs Win
The Dockers won with Chris Tarrant playing his first game for them, the Demons got goals from Jeff White and the Bulldogs defeated Essendon but more importantly Luke Darcy and Robert Murphy returned to action.
Shane Crawford's report is the biggest news from the Fremantle-Hawthorn game. Tarrant hasn't has the best preseason preparation but he should be much better for round 1. Xavier Ellis played for the Hawks in this game. Story from the AFL site:
Crawford reported as Dockers down Hawks
Travis Johnstone had a big game as the Demons continued Richmond's bad preseason. Polak was again one of the Tigers' better talls, but with so many other big players out it was always going to be difficult for Richmond to contain White and Neitz.
Demons outwrestle Tigers
The Bulldogs had a lot more aerial power with Murphy and Darcy playing, add McDougall into the mix and they have the height up forward that will compliment the speed of Johnson, Robbins and Akermanis. Essendon also played well, Lloyd with 7 goals and Davey with 2 are a preview of their round 1 forward line. Hird, Lucas and Lovett would be the other players expected to lineup in the forward 50 for round 1.
Bulldogs fire in Darcy return
AFL Fantasy Impact:
If Crawford is suspended then it will allow another Hawk to get more stats for a few games, and it could also mean Hodge plays a lot more in the middle which could help his fantasy points. Boyle continues to kick goals and might be someone to add for a cheap fantasy price. Tarrant is priced among the second tier of fantasy forwards, it might be better to wait a round or two to see how they play him. Polak looks like a good inclusion for fantasy teams, Bizzell played better in this game and if the Demons keep him for round 1 he could have fantasy value as his price is low for a veteran. You have to pay big dollars for Lloyd but after kicking 7 goals he showed he is worth it. The Bulldogs ruckmen, which includes Darcy, are all a similar price in fantasy leagues. If Darcy is healthy and close to his best he would bring in the most fantasy points but it would be a risk to play him in the early rounds of the season. With Harris suspended for the opening 2 rounds, Cameron Wight might be a player to try but only when Harris is out.
Shane Crawford's report is the biggest news from the Fremantle-Hawthorn game. Tarrant hasn't has the best preseason preparation but he should be much better for round 1. Xavier Ellis played for the Hawks in this game. Story from the AFL site:
Crawford reported as Dockers down Hawks
Travis Johnstone had a big game as the Demons continued Richmond's bad preseason. Polak was again one of the Tigers' better talls, but with so many other big players out it was always going to be difficult for Richmond to contain White and Neitz.
Demons outwrestle Tigers
The Bulldogs had a lot more aerial power with Murphy and Darcy playing, add McDougall into the mix and they have the height up forward that will compliment the speed of Johnson, Robbins and Akermanis. Essendon also played well, Lloyd with 7 goals and Davey with 2 are a preview of their round 1 forward line. Hird, Lucas and Lovett would be the other players expected to lineup in the forward 50 for round 1.
Bulldogs fire in Darcy return
AFL Fantasy Impact:
If Crawford is suspended then it will allow another Hawk to get more stats for a few games, and it could also mean Hodge plays a lot more in the middle which could help his fantasy points. Boyle continues to kick goals and might be someone to add for a cheap fantasy price. Tarrant is priced among the second tier of fantasy forwards, it might be better to wait a round or two to see how they play him. Polak looks like a good inclusion for fantasy teams, Bizzell played better in this game and if the Demons keep him for round 1 he could have fantasy value as his price is low for a veteran. You have to pay big dollars for Lloyd but after kicking 7 goals he showed he is worth it. The Bulldogs ruckmen, which includes Darcy, are all a similar price in fantasy leagues. If Darcy is healthy and close to his best he would bring in the most fantasy points but it would be a risk to play him in the early rounds of the season. With Harris suspended for the opening 2 rounds, Cameron Wight might be a player to try but only when Harris is out.
