Game Review: Hawthorn v North Melbourne

Fantasy Analysis of the Relevant Players for 2014

Read the below commandment before changing your fantasy side!

Remember and I can’t stress this enough, this is the most irrelevant week of football you will see this season. High scores from an odd ball doesn’t mean he will average 100 in your side. Nonetheless there are always the odd gold nuggets if you know how to find it. I’ve attempted to find it where I can. Enjoy!

Game Review: Fremantle v West Coast

Fantasy Analysis of the Relevant Players for 2014

Read the below commandment before changing your fantasy side!

Remember and I can’t stress this enough, this is the most irrelevant week of football you will see this season. High scores from an odd ball doesn’t mean he will average 100 in your side. Nonetheless there are always the odd gold nuggets if you know how to find it. I’ve attempted to find it where I can. Enjoy!

Game Review: Gold Coast v Essendon

Fantasy Analysis of the Relevant Players for 2014

First things first, remember and I can’t stress this enough, this is the most irrelevant week of football you will see this season. High scores from an odd ball doesn’t mean he will average 100 in your side. Nonetheless there are always the odd gold nuggets if you know how to find it. I’ve attempted to find it where I can. Enjoy!

AFL Fantasy Round Up

A quick round-up of the happenings in the footy world, with a fantasy spin.

Fantasy Predictions: Paul Chapman

Is Chappy ready to reaffirm his
position as an elite fantasy forward
once more?

By the Stats...
Price: RDT $416,300/ Fantasy $403,800/ SC $464,400
Average: 85/ 95
Minutes Per Game: 86
Points Per Minute: 0.98/ 1.1
Previous Averages ('09 to '12): 112/114, 113/116, 102/101, 97/100
Age: 32

Game Review: Hawthorn v Brisbane

Fantasy Analysis of the Relevant Players for 2014

First things first, remember and I can’t stress this enough, this is the most irrelevant week of football you will see this season. High scores from an odd ball doesn’t mean he will average 100 in your side. Nonetheless there are always the odd gold nuggets if you know how to find it. I’ve attempted to find it where I can. Enjoy!

Wing View from Tonight's Match

Game Review: Geelong v Collingwood

Fantasy Analysis of the Relevant Players for 2014

First things first, remember and I can’t stress this enough, this is the most irrelevant week of football you will see this season. High scores from an odd ball doesn’t mean he will average 100 in your side. Nonetheless there are always the odd gold nuggets if you know how to find it. I’ve attempted to find it where I can. Enjoy!

Fantasy Predictions: Patrick Karnezis

The most hated fantasy face from 2013, can he turn the tide in 2014?

By the Stats...
Club: Collingwood

Position: Forward/Midfielder

Price: DT 212,700/ SC 179,000

Bye: Round 8

2013 average: DT 49.7/ SC 47.3

2013 games: 3

The Teams Round 20 (From a Fantasy Perspective)

Obviously all fantasy players aren't relevant. Or are they?
If you aren't aware Stadium Fantasy Sport has made nearly every fantasy player relevant this year, with fantastic giveaways each and every match! The prizes on offer are fantastic for very little effort indeed. Anyway hope you enjoy as I provide the teams with a fantasy spin!

The Teams

Buddy gone again!

The Teams Round 19 (From a Fantasy Perpective)

Obviously all fantasy players aren't relevant. Or are they?
If you aren't aware Stadium Fantasy Sport has made nearly every fantasy player relevant this year, with fantastic giveaways each and every match! The prizes on offer are fantastic for very little effort indeed. Anyway hope you enjoy as I provide the teams with a fantasy spin!

The Teams

Touch and go, will the Bombers star be back?

North Melbourne
IN: L.Delaney, B.Jacobs
OUT: N.Grima (back), A.Swallow (Achilles)

Jacobs gets his first crack for awhile. Has fantasy potential, so might be worth it in Stadium. Obviously get off Swallow if you have him, an achilles certainly isn't a one week injury!

Geelong
IN: J.Hunt, J.Bartel, T.West, M.Blicavs
OUT: J.Podsiadly (suspension), D.Simpson (Knee), M.Brown, G.Horlin-Smith

A few big losses and a few big ins! Bartel and the Blics are big ins, still no Christensen though... West should have a dominant role in the ruck, so he may be a potential smoky for Stadium!

GWS
IN: S.Coniglio, L.Whitfield
OUT: S.Darley, W.Hoskin-Elliott (concussion)

Not much to report from a Fantasy Football point of view. Maybe Coniglio as an outside chance to dominate against the Dees.

Melbourne
IN: D.Terlich, C.Garland, J.Spencer
OUT: J.Frawley (hamstring), C.Dawes (calf), S.Blease

Terlich is obviously a big in for fantasy. Look to start him in all formats against the Giants! Otherwise like for like replacements, although no Frawley may hurt the chances of shutting down Cameron!

Hawthorn
IN: S.Burgoyne
OUT: J.Simpkin

Burgoyne is back to simply add a little class to the line up. Don't think he'll have fantastic numbers though.

Richmond
IN: L.McGuane, O.Stephenson, D.Astbury
OUT: R.Petterd (groin), T.Vickery (concussion), M.Arnot (back)

Once again not much to report for fantasy. Like for like replacements, although you do feel it'll be harder for the Tiges to pull off the upset given their losses to injury.

West Coast Eagles
IN: D.Glass, B.Sheppard, A.Embley
OUT: M.Brown, C.Masten (ankle), C.Morton

Sheppard and Embley are both under-priced and may be worth a sneaky shot in Stadium Fantasy. Otherwise the loss of Masten will hurt the Eagles, with the Suns having one less form player to worry about. 

Gold Coast Suns
IN: R.Thompson, D.Prestia, D.Swallow, D.Gorringe
OUT: J.Brennan, M.Weller, J.Gillbee, T.Nicholls (knee)

All of these ins could be Stadium relevant. Gorringe is a good pick now given he'll share a lot of the ruck time with Dixon, which should see his numbers jump. Prestia could get off the chain on a big Patterson's ground, so could be a snaky captaincy pick for anyone daring in Stadium!

Carlton
NO CHANGE

Nothing to report. Moving along...

Fremantle
IN: H.Ballantyne
OUT: C.Sutcliffe

Big inclusion for the Dockers. Personally think they'll make the Blues look silly, and this is one of the guys who'll make that happen!

Brisbane Lions
IN: P.Hanley, J.O'Brien, R.Harwood
OUT: A.McGrath, B.Moloney (soreness), J.Crisp

Big losses offset by the potential AA inclusion of Hanley. Lock and load for Stadium, as Hanley could well go a double hundred plus type number against the Saints.

St Kilda
IN: D.Roberton, S.Dunell
OUT: J.Gwilt (knee), T.Hickey

Dunnell and Roberton are back. both under-priced in Stadium, so I'd look to get on at least one of those two.

The Sunday Teams

Western Bulldogs
IN: D.Cross, M.Austin, C.Howard, T.Campbell, J.Stringer
OUT: M.Boyd (calf),  L.Jones (ankle)

It appears that Matty Boyd's calves are shot. Sad to say, but I think his fantasy relevance could well be over. Think if Howard can avoid the vest, he's a great candidate for Stadium given he can produce anything when on song!

Sydney
IN: R.Shaw, M.Morton, S.Biggs
OUT:

Wait for the final release before bringing any of these guys into your Stadium sides.

Adelaide
IN: B.Rutten, J.Petrenko, P.Dangerfield, L.Johnston, M.Grigg, S.Kerridge
OUT: R.Tambling, R.Sloane (eye), J.Jenkins (ankle)

Quite a few big ins for the Crows. Once again wait and see, but Danger in a Showdown type game screams Stadium captain to me. Get on!

Port Adelaide
IN: C.Hitchcock, N.Blee, C.Heath
OUT:

None are really fantasy relevant, unless Blee can crack a game. Check for finalised teams tomorrow.

Collingwood
IN: L.Ball, Q.Lynch, P.Seedsman
OUT:

Three major ins. Watch for Seedsman to dismantle Essendon if he can continue in his hot vein of form!

Essendon
IN: J.Watson, S.Gumbleton, K.Hardingham, N.O'Brien, D.Fletcher
OUT: M.Hurley (ankle), J.Daniher

So Jobe does make it in! They drop one tall forward the Bombers, obviously thinking they were too slow last week! Watch for finalised teams, but O'Brien is a good cheapie in the Stadium platform if he gets a gig!

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The Teams Round 18 (From a Fantasy Perspective)

Obviously all fantasy players aren't relevant. Or are they?
If you aren't aware Stadium Fantasy Sport has made nearly every fantasy player relevant this year, with fantastic giveaways each and every match! The prizes on offer are fantastic for very little effort indeed. Anyway hope you enjoy as I provide the teams with a fantasy spin!

The Teams

Matty B is back for some fantasy action

Essendon
IN: H.Hocking, B.Howlett, D.Zaharakis, T.Pears, J.Daniher
OUT: N.Lovett-Murray, N.O'Brien, S.Crameri (ankle), J.Merrett, D.Fletcher (back)

A few big names in, a few big names out for the Dons. Daniher finally gets another game, and will be a good option in Stadium at his rookie price. Zaha and Howlett may both wear the vest at some stage during the night given their lack of match fitness at the moment. Crameri and Dustin are big losses for the Dons, which certainly offset the big inclusions.

Hawthorn
IN:  S.Mitchell, L.Franklin
OUT:  K.Cheney, W.Langford

Two very big inclusions for the Hawks. Buddy has terrorised the Dons in the past, and might be a sneaky captaincy option in Stadium!

Gold Coast
IN: C.Dixon
OUT: J. Hall

Hall was in good form, but sadly was dropped for Dixon, who is currently higher up the pecking order. Expect a slow start from Charlie as he begins to find his feet again.

Carlton
IN: M.Robinson, J.Bootsma
OUT: J.Cachia, A.McInnes (groin)

Robbo back is the main name of note. Smashed the VFL match last week, racking up 33 touches. Might be a good option in Stadium, as he can produce when he is up and running!

Melbourne
IN: C.Pederson
OUT: C.Garland (ankle)

Not much to analyse here. Losing Garland is a big loss, and if anything will make the Dees defence even more incompetent.

North Melbourne
IN: C.Delaney
OUT: S.McMahon

McMahon continues to get dropped through this form slump. Delaney gets his chance, but he isn't relevant in any fantasy competition.

Collingwood
IN: H.O'Brien, N.Brown, J.Blair. B.Grundy
OUT: A.Krakouer, B.Hudson (calf), P.Seedsman (calf), C.Mooney

Harry O is finally back! Grundy gets his first game, and should be locked in peoples Stadium sides as the only solid rookie option. Might get a few matches as well, considering Hudson has suffered the classic old man's injury. All like for like replacement, with the major loss being Seedsman's fantastic run from the wing.

GWS
IN: T.Scully, A.Kennedy
OUT: G.Ugle, L.Whitfield

Scully back is a huge inclusion. Has had severely underrated form considering the role he is performing. Keep on your Stadium radars!

Geelong
IN: S.Johnson, T.Hunt, N.Vardy, M.Brown, G.Horlin-Smith
OUT: J.Bartel (suspension), J.Hunt (shin), J.Stringer (knee), J.Murdoch, M.Blicavs (rested)

The Blics finally gets a rest, having produced very well throughout the season. SJ is obviously the main inclusion, but he does find the Saints a difficult opponent. Vardy may well shine in this game, has all the ability just needs to get lucky with the body. Solid Stadium choice! 

St Kilda
IN: J.Geary, A.Siposs
OUT: T.Dennis-Lane, R.Stanley

Not much to report from these changes. Based on form, although Geary has fantasy ability so he is another potentially unique selection that could send you on your way to some cash in the Stadium platform.

Fremantle
IN: A.Sandilands, N.Suban, M.Taberner
OUT: A.Silvagni, J.Hannath, T.Sheridan

Sandi back, although needs a few more weeks to find his feet so I'd avoid. Taberner comes in, and will play the tall forward role that Silvagni played the week before.

Adelaide
IN: S.McKernan, K.Hartigan
OUT: B.Rutten (shoulder), M.Grigg

Grigg straight out, but another debutant in. I must admit to not knowing much about Hartigan, so watch closely.



The Sunday Teams

Port Adelaide
IN: K.Cornes, D.Cassisi, M.Thomas, N.Blee, J.Hombsch
OUT: T.Jonas (suspension), J.Neade (rested)

Kane and Dom are major inclusions this week. Expect Kane to continue on in his spectacular ways. An outside chance for the captaincy in Stadium this week!

Brisbane
IN: M.Golby, B.Moloney, J.Brown, J.Crisp
OUT: P.Hanley

Very big ins for the Lions. Note that the Moloney inclusion could well mean the end for Rockliff's 100% midfield role. Golby is the like for like replacement for Hanley. The side has strengthen nonetheless, expect a strong performance at AAMI from the Lions.

Western Bulldogs
IN: M.Boyd, M.Austin, C.Howard, J.Stringer, T.Young
OUT: B.Goodes (arm), N.Hrovat (soreness)

Goodes is the major loss from the weekend. Boyd is the big fantasy inclusion of the week and expect him to hit the ground running. solid choice for your Stadium captain as well this week. Otherwise watch for finalized teams.

West Coast
IN: S.Butler, A.Hams, M.Rosa, S.Selwood, B.Sheppard, S.Lycett, B.Wilson, F.McInnes
OUT: D.Glass (soreness), A.Selwood, M.LeCras (foot), N.Naitanui (soreness), L.Shuey (hamstring)

A mass of change for the Eagles! Scooter is a big in! The question is what will Cox produce now that Nic Nat is out of the side? Once again check for final teams before making any key decisions for this one.

Sydney
IN: M.Morton, X.Richards, S.Biggs
OUT: None

Not much to say here. Doubt there'll be any changes from the Swans side that dismantled West Coast last week.

Richmond
IN: S.Tuck, L.McGuane, S.Lonergan, D.Astbury
OUT: J.King (hamstring)

King is a major out given the opposition and the role he provides. Tuck might be a good solid unique option if he makes the cut!

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The Unique Men

Ricky Henderson

Less than 1.5% of Fantasy sides in
all comps are enjoying this star!

By the Stats...
Stadium Fantasy Sport - 114ppg, $655,000, High (215.5), Low (25.5), Last 5- 134.2
AFL DT- 78.36ppg, $391,000, High (133), Low (13), Last 5-89.2, Owned by 2.26% 
AFL SC- 99ppg, $419,500, High (160), Low (16), Last 5-93.6, Owned by 1.18%
Position: (Def/Fwd)







Well a pick like this would certainly be as left field as it gets. Ricky Henderson, pick 10 in the 2009 Rookie Draft, previously played basketball before making a late run at football. He's always been a work in progress, but now at the age of 24, and with 65 games of AFL football behind him, Henderson is starting to perform at a level which not many suspected he could. He begun the season in his usual steady form, not setting the world on fire and being a bottom end type player of the 22. He was then injured in the Round 5 match against the Blues and finally battled his way back into senior contention by Round 11. Since the bye, Ricky has been played in a role off half back, rebounding as he plays on the oppositions third tall forward. Similar to the role that recently retired Graham Johncock use to play at stages. Since this positional move, his scores have increased dramatically (AFL DT/AFL SC);

105/101 v Gold Coast
89/85 v West Coast
106/106 v Collingwood 
133/160 v Geelong

Average: 108.25/113

That is a big average indeed. If he kept pulling out those numbers, he'd rival the likes of Goddard and Stevie J as best for their respective positions. In all likelihood, an average of 95~/100~ will be a much greater expected average from here on in. These numbers are still massive for their positions! When you take out the subbed scores of 38 v Carlton (injured) and 13 v Richmond, his overall average for the season becomes 90/93. These are fantastic numbers, and prove that with Ricky's reasonably low price at this moment, he shows tremendous value. His run home is as follows;

Freo @ Patterson's
Port Adelaide @ AAMI
North Melbourne @AAMI
Western Bulldogs @ Etihad
Melbourne @ AAMI 
West Coast @ Patterson's

This is not a fantastic run by any means, but nor is it dreadful, thus don't be too concerned by it. The issue with Henderson is not so much the opposition (because he has produced well on both quality and poor sides), but more so whether he can keep the form that he has displayed over the last 4 weeks. This is certainly a risky selection, but the dividends could be massive. When you factor in that he is averaging 90+ numbers in both major fantasy competitions, if you discount the subbed affairs, you should be able to back Ricky with a fair amount of confidence. With a new role, extremely good form and Adelaide still pushing for finals, I think Ricky could be a fantastic option for the rest of the season!


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Looking to the Future

Geelong, Gold Coast Correlation and Expectations

The Suns and Cats, may well be quite similar...

Geelong

In 2007 the Cats became the established premiership contenders that they're today. A well known story among most footy fans, the Cats had an in-house analysis of themselves. The results weren't pretty. From then on they became a force to behold. They clinically dismantled Richmond in that weekends game and went on to win the premiership by the greatest recorded margin. Simple really! But what's this got to do with fantasy? Or Gold Coast for that matter? 

2007 wasn't quite like any year I've been involved in any of the fantasy competitions. That year, due to Geelong's progression as a side, and with so many breakouts occurring within the one year, the fantasy scores from the Cats were never seen before. Having a side with 8+ cats at any stage of that year would've been a side to reckon with. Bartel went from an average of (AFL DT) 98 to 114 (best scorer in the league by some distance), Stevie J 67 to 94, Corey 89 to 104, Mackie 69 to 83, Stokes 77 to 88! In those days especially, these types of averages were all top of the tree! What these scores predicate is that when a side goes from an also run, to a premiership contender, many of their players averages will jump substantially. It can also be thought of the other way around, the players scores are greater and thus the side is a premiership chance. Either way it doesn't really matter. the crux of it is, when you jump from one bracket to the next you'll see improvements in scores.

Gold Coast

As we saw on the weekend, Gold Coast are no longer easy beats. Collingwood were down, but not to the extent that they wouldn't have beaten a lot of sides in the competition. The Suns, led by the great bald man, are beginning to make heads turn. Statistically speaking, break outs occur from seasons 4 to 6 with more regularity than any other band if seasons for a footballer. With that in mind, we must use these types of facts to our benefit. Gold Coast will be entering their 4th season of football in 2014. They've been steadily developing. More importantly, they've got rolled gold stars in their ranks, beginning to gain the needed exposure to the elite level. With this in mind it then becomes a decision of how far you see Gold Coast going in 2014. They're an unknown quantity, expansion teams in the past haven't begun their progression with such faith in draft picks. One thing is perfectly obvious, they're on the improve. This is what me must take from it;

• Across the board averages should improve as the team does
• They have the caliber of player in their side to contend for the premiership

What does this all mean?

Obviously I don't have a crystal ball. Predicting the future is what the fantasy game is built on, and what a lot of life is built on, and if we could all do it their wouldn't be too much point to much at all. Loading up on Suns in 2014 will be a risky strategy, because you'll need improvement. But to win prizes, people who're risk adverse are unlikely to be in contention. Personally, with the addition of a previous AA player in Nathan Bock and the much publicized O'Meara v2.0 in Jack Martin, I think this group can go very far indeed. In 2014, I think they can contend for the top 4, with a view to winning the premiership in 2015. Thus, I'll be looking to start as many Suns as feasibly possible in 2014. A few names to consider for 2014 off the top of my head include;  Bennell, Dixon, Matera, Prestia, Swallow, Ablett, Martin and I'm certain a couple more will prove themselves before Round 1. Anyway it's a wait and see proposition at this stage. Gold Coast are on the up, so just make sure you have a lot of GC cover for when they take the next step! 

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The Teams Round 17 (From a Fantasy Perspective)

Obviously all fantasy players aren't relevant. Or are they?
If you aren't aware Stadium Fantasy Sport has made nearly every fantasy player relevant this year, with fantastic giveaways each and every match! The prizes on offer are fantastic for very little effort indeed. Anyway hope you enjoy as I provide the teams with a fantasy spin!

The Teams

Season goes from Bad to Worse for Buddy

North Melbourne

IN: S.McMahon , L.Thomas

OUT: M.Firrito, L.Greenwood

Greenwood is a big out for all those considering him, as he was showing good value. Lindsay Thomas is back as predicted, after a week out, expect him to shine.

Carlton

NO CHANGE

Much of a muchness at the Blues. Nothing to report here, other than read my article on the best paying match of the round by Stadium HERE!

Hawthorn

IN: W.Langford

OUT: S.Burgoyne (suspension)

Will Langford will make his debut for the Hawks. Watch him closely, has been on the list for what feels like a lifetime. Good option in Stadium, especially if he can avoid the vest!

Western Bulldogs

IN: J.Macrae

OUT: C.Smith (knee)

Macrae back in the side is only a positive. looks great and someone that we'll all have in the future I'd suspect. A shame that Clay has done his ACL, best of luck to him coming back.

Gold Coast

IN: M.Weller, A.Sexton

Out: T.Murphy, D.Swallow (knee)

 Dave Swallow is a big loss off the half back flank for the Suns. Expect Weller to attempt to take up the slack. Given he is value, if you back him in to produce ina similar vein to Swallow, he is a no brainer selection in Stadium Fantasy!

Collingwood

IN: T.Goldsack, C.Mooney

Out: C.Young (hamstring), J.Blair (calf)

Mooney a straight in for the hamstrung Young. Expect the young Irish men to begin in the evst, ruling him out from a Stadium point of view. Good to see Goldsack back, but expect him to take a while to find his feet!

GWS

IN: D.Brogan, T.Adams, A.Tomlinson, G.Ugle, M.Whiley, Z.Williams, T.Greene

Out: S.O'hAilpin, R.Palmer (foot), W.Hoskin-Elliott, D.Tyson, S.Edwards, A.Corr, J.O'Rourke

Wow look at that number of outs. Ludicrous! The list is quite irrelevant though, with maybe Tyson, O'hAilpin and WHE showing some sort of potential in Stadium. Shouldn't disrupt many fantasy teams nonetheless.

Essendon

IN:  N.Lovett-Murray, L.Jetta, C.Dell'Olio, S.Crameri

OUT: J.Winderlich (soreness), B.Howlett, D.Zaharakis (back), T.Pears (rested)

Winderlich straight out after his massive game last week is a sad site. Howlett, Zaha and Pears are other major exclusions! Crameri and NLM are the only name inclusions. Shouldn't matter though, as they'll still account for the Giants easily!

StKilda

IN: T.Simpkin, J.Webster, T.Curren

Out: J.Geary (leg), T.Milera, B.Murdoch

The Saints are certainly rebuilding! look at the pricing of Curren, as he may avoid the vest and be aworthy acquisition to any Stadium side.

Port Adelaide

IN: J.Westhoff, K.Mitchell, S.Colquhoun

Out: K.Cornes (suspended), T.Logan, M.Thomas

The Hoff is back from suspension and expect him to wreak havoc on the Saints backline. He'll be looking to repay everyone from Port who he let down. Kitchell is the likely sub, and whoever avoids it out of Kitchell and Colquhoun, get on in Stadium!

Melbourne

IN: J.Viney

OUT: D.Nicholson

Viney back for the Dees, which is a plus! Likely to start in the vest, so just watch out if you plan on picking him in Stadium Fantasy, or if you still have him on your bench in the other competitions.

Brisbane

IN: E. Yeo

OUT: J.Polkinghorne

Check to see whether Yeo gets the vest or not. If not, he might be in for a good day, especially at his price. consider for Stadium Fantasy!

The Sunday Teams

Richmond

IN:In: S. Tuck, S.Lonergan, B.Houli

OUT: -

Houli the only certainty for that lot. Not much to report otherwise, check Friday sides for confirmations.

Fremantle

IN: P. Duffield, J.Hannath, J.Crichton, L.Neale, M.Taberner

OUT: M.Pavlich (suspended), H.Ballantyne (hamstring)

2 Major outs for the Dockers. Hannath will come straight in and take Pav's deep forward role. Neale is a likely type to fill in Ballantyne's small boots. Check back for finalised teams, but i think neale might be the sub if named!

Adelaide

IN: R.Tambling, I.Callinan, L.Thompson, M.Grigg, S.Kerridge

OUT: M.Jaensch, P.Dangerfield (shoulder)

Danger out will obviously hurt the Crows chances against the Geelong boys. Will be interesting to see final teams, if named, watch Mitch Grigg closely. Has a booming kick and has been doing well in the ressies! 

Geelong

IN: J.Corey, C.Enright, M.Stokes, N.Vardy

OUT: S.Johnson (Suspension)

We all knew Stevie J was gone. Christensen still missing but otherwise, the inclusions are massive. Enright and Stokes the only certainties from that list to force their way back into the 22.

West Coast

IN: A.Selwood, S.Wellingham, L.Shuey, B.Wilson

OUT: A.Embley (suspended)

Sharrod is finally back. Expect him to be the sub. Otherwise watch for final teams, although all of those inclusions should be playing. Wilson is still good value in Stadium!

Sydney

IN: M.Morton, H.Cunningham, X.Richards, D.Towers

OUT: B.McGlynn (suspended)

Towers is apparently some chance to debut! If named, expect him to be the sub, but nonetheless he might be a worthy acquisition in Stadium. Expect Morton to come straight in and play McGlynn's role.

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Fantasy Analysis

A Team Full of Stars? What to do now?

AFL Fantasy across all competitions has changed in 2013. No longer do we have to conserve trades as greatly (or at all in AFL DT), and with most teams having 22 guns on the field now, the question is what can we now do with our squads?

How can you make a side like this any better?

Having played EPL Fantasy for a number of years, we can actually take a leaf out of that fantasy game and transfer it to ours. EPL Fantasy focuses largely on building a side which creates profit (like ours) and then finding players with strong runs (ex; playing low quality sides in succession over a period, the longer the better). After making sure that you have strong fantasy cover on all 4 benches (to bypass a potential late out that leads to the dreaded donut), we need to focus on strong end of season runs, or even strong runs for the next 3 to 4 weeks. Finding a unique gem who can step it up from a 100 average to 120, even over a 4 game period might be the difference between earning a double chance in your cut throat league or  getting knocked out first week of finals. So with these points in mind, I'll produce the teams with the best and worst draws so we can take into consideration these details when we make the sideways trades that attempt to get a leg up on the opposition!

Brisbane's Draw;

Melbourne

PA

STK

Richmond

GWS

Bulldogs

Geelong

The Lions have the best draw from here on! There are at least 4 sides which the Lions should beat, and more to the point, these games will have the fantasy points flowing through. Getting on any Lions player from here on should be considered. Expect a Hanley-type to jump back up to a 95+ average, but finding a smoky from the Lions might be the big difference!

Fremantle;

Richmond

Adelaide

Carlton

GWS

Melbourne

PA 

STK

In all honesty, the Dockers should easily account for all these sides. They're beginning to wind up for the finals, and as such they won't take any of these games easily. Especially when you consider a top 4 position is on offer. Stock up on your Dockers, especially for the last 4 weeks of the season. Guys like Mundy, Fyfe and Barlow can all average 110+ from here. Jump on!

Other sides such as the Dees, Port Adelaide and StKilda have strong draws and might be worth considering!

North Melbourne;

Carlton

Melbourne

Geelong

Adelaide

Essendon

Hawks

Collingwood

Looking at this fixture list, one thing becomes clear. Don't get on a Roo. More to the point, if you have any trade them out. Given we now know North are unlikely to make the finals, restings and early surgeries will also occur. The draw is horrendous with only one strong fixture from here on. Jump ship now!

Adelaide;

Geelong

Fremantle

PA

North

Bulldogs

Melbourne

West Coast

Looking at that fixture it certainly isn't the worst going around. My issue is that once again, the Crows will not be making the finals this year and it seems like a good idea to put the senior crew in for early surgeries and the like. I wouldn't look to bring in any Crows at this stage, and if you have a couple, proceed with caution. Obviously there are 2 very good games in the last 3, so if you're a risk taker, bringing someone in for the last 3 may be an option.

It's also worth noting who are the easy sides to score and who are the harder sides. This Table sums up (from easiest to hardest), who is the hardest side to score against!

Points Conceded on Average, from Highest to Lowest

1st- Melbourne

2nd- GWS

3rd- Bulldogs

4th- Lions

5th- Gold Coast

6th- St Kilda

7th- Sydney

8th- Geelong

9th- Fremantle

10th- Adelaide

11th- Port Adelaide

12th- Hawthon

13th- Richmond

14th- West Coast

15th- Essendon

16th- Collingwood

17th- Carlton

18th- North

That's worth saving that information. Many surprises, none more so than North being the toughest to score against! Anyway read through that table!

Thanks To Joseph Looby from AFL Dreamers, who provided some fantastic research on this topic such as the fantastic table above and Chad Leverington a Fantasy and Port Adelaide Fanatic for  providing a picture of his team of stars!

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