Possibly Overpriced AFL Fantasy Players
These players may be great AFL stars but for fantasy stats it can be a different story. A couple of big games last season could have resulted in exaggerated stats and a high fantasy price this year, a player may be older or maybe their role has changed with new additions to the club.
Round 1 might show that these players deserve their high fantasy price, but right now it might be better to wait before selecting them for your fantasy team. The following players will take up at least 6.25% of a fantasy team salary-cap, with 29 other players needing to be signed to complete the fantasy team it might make these players a bit of a risk.
Patrick Bowden: He was a bit of a surprise last season, for opposition teams and fantasy coaches. It will be tough for him to replicate his great numbers from 2006, but he still might do it.
Lance Whitnall: Could be moved forward and have a big drop in stats from last season, in 2006 he roamed around half back getting lots of kicks and intercepting plenty of opposition attacks which made him a fantasy superstar.
Danny Jacobs: It's been a long time since he played, he has a big price and his round 1 role could be different than it was last season. If Jacobs gets the job on Brisbane's Brown it won't be good for his fantasy points.
Brad Symes: Was more popular with fantasy coaches than he was with some fans at the games last season, his preseason in 2007 hasn't been as good as his 2006 numbers.
Matthew Lappin: Has been thrown around in different positions during preseason, will have some useful games but could be on the bench a lot in others.
Robert Harvey: The Saints might limit his playing time to make sure he is fresh for September.
Adem Yze: He won't be in the action as much as the Demons have many younger players who will get minutes in the middle. While he will still be a great player for the Demons his high price in fantasy leagues means there will be better options than him.
Cameron Ling: Could be played in more shutdown roles this season, that will help Geelong win but could result in some games when his fantasy points are quite low. His time in the middle could also be affected if G Ablett, Chapman and Selwood play more in the centre too.
Leigh Montagna: Teams with a new coach and system can change the numbers of fantasy player stats, Montagna's price is a bit high at the moment.
Chad Fletcher: His spot in the team is not assured as it was in past seasons, maybe he does play a lot in the middle and justify his high fantasy price but there is some risk.
Anthony Koutoufides: Bursts from the bench might be more effective for his team now and could extend his career for an extra year, but it won't help with fantasy points.
Scott Camporeale: The Bombers are a lot healthier and deeper this season, and Camporeale's fantasy price is too high for his expected stats.
Scott Lucas: His fantasy price reflects his 2006 season when Lloyd and Hird missed many games, Lucas will see less of the ball this season with Essendon at full strength.
Mark LeCras: He has a high fantasy price this season due to a high fantasy points average from only a few games last season.
Round 1 might show that these players deserve their high fantasy price, but right now it might be better to wait before selecting them for your fantasy team. The following players will take up at least 6.25% of a fantasy team salary-cap, with 29 other players needing to be signed to complete the fantasy team it might make these players a bit of a risk.
Patrick Bowden: He was a bit of a surprise last season, for opposition teams and fantasy coaches. It will be tough for him to replicate his great numbers from 2006, but he still might do it.
Lance Whitnall: Could be moved forward and have a big drop in stats from last season, in 2006 he roamed around half back getting lots of kicks and intercepting plenty of opposition attacks which made him a fantasy superstar.
Danny Jacobs: It's been a long time since he played, he has a big price and his round 1 role could be different than it was last season. If Jacobs gets the job on Brisbane's Brown it won't be good for his fantasy points.
Brad Symes: Was more popular with fantasy coaches than he was with some fans at the games last season, his preseason in 2007 hasn't been as good as his 2006 numbers.
Matthew Lappin: Has been thrown around in different positions during preseason, will have some useful games but could be on the bench a lot in others.
Robert Harvey: The Saints might limit his playing time to make sure he is fresh for September.
Adem Yze: He won't be in the action as much as the Demons have many younger players who will get minutes in the middle. While he will still be a great player for the Demons his high price in fantasy leagues means there will be better options than him.
Leigh Montagna: Teams with a new coach and system can change the numbers of fantasy player stats, Montagna's price is a bit high at the moment.
Chad Fletcher: His spot in the team is not assured as it was in past seasons, maybe he does play a lot in the middle and justify his high fantasy price but there is some risk.
Anthony Koutoufides: Bursts from the bench might be more effective for his team now and could extend his career for an extra year, but it won't help with fantasy points.
Scott Camporeale: The Bombers are a lot healthier and deeper this season, and Camporeale's fantasy price is too high for his expected stats.
Scott Lucas: His fantasy price reflects his 2006 season when Lloyd and Hird missed many games, Lucas will see less of the ball this season with Essendon at full strength.
Mark LeCras: He has a high fantasy price this season due to a high fantasy points average from only a few games last season.
