Proud Lion Ready To Play
Albert Proud is an aptly-named player to be part of the pride of Lions in Brisbane. He was a possible first round pick in the 2006 draft but lasted until his home-state team had their second round pick. He has been out injured with a shoulder problem but is expected to play in a practice match on the weekend. Nigel Lappin and Richard Hadley are a couple more Lions who have recovered from injuries. Lappin is ready to take part in the practice match while Hadley was close but will take more time before he plays a game.
From the Courier-Mail: Lappin back on field
AFL Fantasy Impact:
Looking at last season's Brisbane side, they were a team that Proud would have walked right into their starting lineup. The NAB Cup games this season showed a much improved Brisbane team, and with Proud missing out on some of the preparation due to his injury it might take a few rounds for him to get a game. Lappin is also returning from injury and if he is successful it will make it harder for Proud to get a game. If Nigel Lappin gets close to his previous form then he will also be useful for fantasy teams, his price is lower this season too. Lappin had several injuries so a good strategy might be to see how he performs for his first one or two games, his most recent injury was the arm problem where he could not fully extend at the elbow. The news article not only talked about Lappin’s comeback but also Richard Hadley. Hadley may have fantasy value later in the AFL season. When Proud does make his debut for the Lions this year he could have a rapid increase in fantasy value just like Roe did for Brisbane last season, and also consider Lappin and Hadley after they have shown they are fully recovered and play a couple of good games.
From the Courier-Mail: Lappin back on field
AFL Fantasy Impact:
Looking at last season's Brisbane side, they were a team that Proud would have walked right into their starting lineup. The NAB Cup games this season showed a much improved Brisbane team, and with Proud missing out on some of the preparation due to his injury it might take a few rounds for him to get a game. Lappin is also returning from injury and if he is successful it will make it harder for Proud to get a game. If Nigel Lappin gets close to his previous form then he will also be useful for fantasy teams, his price is lower this season too. Lappin had several injuries so a good strategy might be to see how he performs for his first one or two games, his most recent injury was the arm problem where he could not fully extend at the elbow. The news article not only talked about Lappin’s comeback but also Richard Hadley. Hadley may have fantasy value later in the AFL season. When Proud does make his debut for the Lions this year he could have a rapid increase in fantasy value just like Roe did for Brisbane last season, and also consider Lappin and Hadley after they have shown they are fully recovered and play a couple of good games.
