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!

Player Analysis: Morgan Amalfitano

Amalfitano, potentially the bargain of the year!

By the Stats...
Price: 5.0
Total Score: 24
Average Score: 8
Selected by: 1.9%
Fixtures: ARSENAL, Stoke City, Liverpool, CRYSTAL PALACE, Chelsea

The Man Named Bud

This'll take sometime adjusting too...

So it's as good as a done deal. Buddy to Sydney. Taking my Hawthorn bias out of the equation, what a major coup this is for the Bloods. Probably the biggest move since Lockett I'd suspect, and it has taken a whale of a deal to get it done. 10 million over 9 years... 

Fixture Analysis (Updated)

Arsenal's Draw is still very strong

Finding a team of players who have a strong fixture lists can be the difference between being Champion and an also run. Through this article, I'll go through the must have draws and the difficult draws that sides have. This must be keenly focused on once selecting your actual squad, as like I said, you don't want to have Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool in three of your next four  *cough*West Brom*cough*!

EPL Weekend Review

Lovren the unlikely goal scorer grabbed the winner at Anfield

Liverpool v Southampton

Final Result: 0-1

EPL Weekend Review

Rooney's free kick sealed the deal at Old Trafford

Player Analysis: Hatem Ben Arfa

Ben Arfa, the unique that could have you flying up the rankings!

Player Analysis: Mesut Özil

Ozil, the new man into the Premier League.
Can he make your fantasy team?

 
         

EPL Weekend Review

Sturridge makes at 3 from 3 at Anfield!

Liverpool vs Manchester United
Final result: 1-0

Player Review: Aaron Ramsey

Ramsey, can he be the bargain of 2013/14?

By the Stats... 
Price:5.5
Total Score: 6
Owned by: 5.0%

Ramsey, 22, is a Welsh men who plays as the classic box to box midfielder. Bought from Cardiff City for 4.8 million pounds, Aaron slowly but surely worked his way into the Arsenal starting eleven and begun to become a regular fixture in the side. In 2009/10, Ramsey was producing a direct goal or assist every 3 matches he was involved with. This was at the age of 18 and thus much was expected. In early 2010, a shocking Shawcross tackle caused a double fracture in the young Gunners right leg. It took a loan spell to Nottingham and Cardiff, plus the best part of three years for him to regain the ripping form he had pre-injury. After strong performances throughout the pre-season and now regular season, the reasons are mounting for Ramsey to be instated into many a fantasy side... He may just be the bargain of the 2013/14 Fantasy Football season!

EPL Weekend Review

Giroud continued his fine form in front of goal on the weekend

Fulham vs Arsenal
Final result: 1-3

EPL Weekend Review

Simon Mignolet saves the clean sheet!

G'day everyone!

My name is Steve Dawson and I’m from South Australia. I follow the AFL and EPL in great detail. I go for Port Adelaide in the AFL and the mighty Tottenham Hotspurs in the EPL. I have now been playing AFL Dream team for 3 years now and I’m still not the greatest but improving significantly each year. I've also been playing Fantasy Premier League for a few years as well and have a good grasp on the majority of players in the league. I'm very knowledgeable in both AFL and EPL as I watch most games of both codes each week. I look forward to writing more posts like this one and look forward to hearing your feedback.

Enjoy People!

Team Review: The Johnsonator

The Johnsonator- a side to reckon with this season!

Strategy

This will be my first real shot at FPL this year, I’m a massive Dream Team fan, and will attempt to use my strategy and statistic ability to shoot up the rankings throughout the 38-week season! Wish me luck. Hope you like the run down...

Team Review: Koops Kickas

Koops Kickas, the real deal in 2013/14?

Hello everybody, I was a bit flattered when Ben asked me to preview my team. after all after the first 6 rounds when I was in the top 25,000 I didn't even finish in the top 500,000! However that was due to a lack of concentration, but not this year! So lets run through it shall we?

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!

Player Analysis: Philippe Coutinho

Those stats are hard to bypass!

By the Stats...
Price:9.0
Average per 90 minutes: 6.83
Bonus Points: 6
Goals: 3
Assists: 7
Total Minutes: 923 (10.25 full games)
Owned by: 21.1%

Stadium Fantasy Preview

Stadium Fantasy Sport! This is a game which has only been brought out for the beginning of 2013. Already I have grabbed a cool $600 from a win earlier in the year and to be completely honest, if you want to win money in the Fantasy caper, this game is your best bet! It plans to branch out into other codes later down the track, so go on and check it out! Stadium has a unique scoring system which is best explained as Supercoach type scoring without the 3300 cap. If you're like me, and like everything about Supercoach bar that cap, then this is your game from a scoring sense. They create a game for each match in the home and away season, and you can either enter into the free game (with a chance to pocket $100 to $600 depending on the game) or the betting side of it where you go against your mates and places a wager with winner taking all! Without further ado, I'll give you a lowdown on the best paying game of the week!

Sydney v Collingwood

(ANZ Stadium, Saturday Night)

Predictions?

Predictions are important because they usually determine where majority of the fantasy points are heading for the fixture. With that in the forefront of our minds, we can make a better call on how our squads can be structured. Thus Collingwood travel to Sydney to take on the second placed outfit. Collingwood dismantled the Bombers, providing the type of pressure football that they were renowned for in their premiership year of 2010. Sydney has been executing win after win in their quest to go back to back. I think given Sydney are playing at home, they've been in consistent continuous form, and the Pies have only produced one week of real quality football suggests the Swans should win. There was a long standing hoodoo that the Pies were on the positive end on against the Bloods, but that has recently been overcome and shouldn't have too much bearing on the result. 

Players...

Backs

• Shaw- Heath's numbers have been a little down in recent weeks, averaging 109 in his last 3 as opposed to his monstrous 140 season average. Shaw's had average games by his lofty Stadium standards in his past 2 v Sydney. Given his ridiculous price and given this is a game that is determined by calculated risks, Shaw may be one to leave out this week.
• Reid- Ben Reid has gone forward and shown all of the football world what a promising player he is at either end of the park. He's been dominating in his new role averaging 120 in his last 5, although he can be quite hit and miss. Pick him if you see the Pies having a good day and thus Reid receiving good delivery. Has the potential to deliver big time up against his brothers side!
• Keefe- Lachlan is one of the types of players whose defensive role is actually very fantasy productive in this new scoring format. Priced at a cheap 355k, I think a hundred plus is certainly in the offering given it's likely to be a tough, tight contest. This often equates to poor delivery into the forward line, which allows for a greater chance to spoil. Dismiss at your peril!

Mids

• Pendleburry- Scott dropped 66k last week, a positive when selecting our sides for this week. His scores have been down the past few weeks, but make no mistake that when he's in any sort of form, only Ablett rivals him on the fantasy scoring front. He's been relatively consistent in his last few against the Swans, but I suspect he's in for a big day to turn his form right around. 
• Jack- Kieren is in career best form and expect that to continue on Saturday night. He scored a massive 194 on the weekend, showing exactly what he can produce. Not too mention back to back 190+'s! Plus an average of 161 from his last 5. Jump on now!

Rucks

• Grundy- I wrote it last week, but I'll reiterate it this week, you must have Grundy. Given the lack of value options in this game, a 50 type score is completely and utterly fine. Lock in!

Forwards

• Mumford- Mumford has started to lead the ruck again in this last few weeks, with Pyke spending more time forward. As a consequence, in the last 3 weeks he has averaged over 150! Major, major numbers. Given Collingwood's lack of depth in the ruck, expect Shane to have a big day!
• O'Keefe- Some players like playing opposing sides, some like playing in a certain part of the year. For the most part, Ryan belongs in the second category, he traditionally comes home like a steam train! Up against Collingwood, a side he scored 185 on earlier this year, at home, big game and less than a month out from September, expect ROK to produce!
• Hannebery- Dan Hannebery's season has been so good that many are stating he's a fair chance to be runner up in the Brownlow (lets face it, if Ablett hasn't won something is wrong)! He is the type of player that can have a few average ones but backs it up every now and again with a best on ground (Last 3- 118, 92, 191). He smashed the Pies in Round 9 this year, producing a 171 in the demolition! I'm predicting similar results this time around, he's a big player who now has a big stage!

Captaincy Options

• Pendleburry- very much suited to this format and up against a premiership contender, Scott will come out willing to put everything on the line this week. Hasn't been in the best of form, but expect that to change and a 200+ is not out of question!
• O'Keefe- unique as they come on the captaincy front. Reasonable form, opponent he likes and a big game player. O'Keefe is worth the punt!
• Hannebery- much like O'Keefe, can go bonkers on his day and Saturday looks a likely striking time!

Anyway some food for thought when going for the big prize this weekend! $600 on offer for 1st, $300 for 2nd and even a $100 for third. If you nail it, you'll be ecstatic all weekend! Sign up is easy, so enjoy the game, just leave the big prize for me!

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Looking to the Future: 2014 Fantasy Targets

Suckers, will be a must have in 2014

A bit early I know, but with many Fantasy sides faltering to the finish line, it's always exciting to think that next year could be the year! I'll give you a low down on the potential fantasy options for next year, allowing us to put in some early thoughts into who might wear the guernseys of our respective sides!

Matt Suckling

Immediate 40-50% discount in all competitions. Has produced keeper-like numbers in both major competitions! Did his knee in the pre-season so should be ready to go by round 1. His super kick means he'll always have a spot in the side. So looks one of the few blatant picks for 2014!

Dayne Beams

Already proven this year what a star he is. Given he may only play 9 games, usually if you play 8 or less you get a minor discount of 10%. Hoping this occurs, because with a full pre-season behind him, Dayne could well be the best fantasy midfielder in 2014! 

Jack Martin

This kid has the potential to be anything! Likened to O'Meara, Martin will likely be the most picked player in all competitions next season and with good reason. The first lock of every respectable side in 2014.

Hamish McIntosh

This has been a dreadful season for the now Cat McIntosh. Has battled through numerous injuries, and looks very unlikely to get out for the Cats this season after a strong campaign last time round. 40-50% discount on the cards, so if he can shrug the injuries we should all be on. The obvious #1 ruck even at this moment in time, thus job security shouldn't be an issue.

Alex Woodward

Woodward is someone who has had as much bad luck as you possibly could to date. Back to back ACL injuries, it's been another year of rehab for the young Hawk. Woodward is a far chance to debut if he can string some injury free minutes together. Has smashed both pre-seasons he's been involved with, has a big fantasy game and the Hawks are willing to blood youth. Don't write him off!

Lance Franklin

I think it's fair to liken Buddy to Cloke given the contract issues and thus the major falls in both players averages across all comps. If Buddy goes to GWS, they'll look to him every chance they get, aka Gaz. He can play as a winger, so don't worry too much about whether they can get the ball in their forward line enough. If he stays, expect his numbers to be similar to his previous premium years. Personally a lock for me either way!

Steele Sidebottom

Potential to be re-classified given his time spent as a half forward. Must have if this occurs!

Patrick Dangerfield

Spent a lot of time deep forward. Had a few injuries and average is below what it should be as a by-product. If he is reclassified, he will be an absolute lock!

Lachie Henderson

Henderson has recently had a role change, becoming the Blues dominant full forward. Personally think they have no other choice, and thus this role should continue. He has the potential to average 90+DT/110+SC, in this role, so certainly keep him on your radar for next year!

Adam Treloar

Treloar has slowly built his numbers from last year to this one. Third season next year and a break out looks on the cards. Expect a general spike in the Giants next season, so if you're daring Treloar definitely has the game to average 100+!

Toby Greene

Should gain defender eligibility in time for next year. Is no longer allowed to play his 'see ball get ball' type game, so be wary. If you see improvements in his kicking and defensive running during the pre-season, he may gain his previous midfield role!

Others to Note...

• Taylor Walker
• Dale Thomas
• Anthony Morabito
• Daniel Menzel
• Brandon Matera
• Beau Waters
• Nic Naitanui

Looking to the Future... Future

AFL Dreamers very own,
Nathan 'Yzo' Tyerman

Tyerman, playing for Campbell Town Blues in Sydney Div 3, may be one to look at for the future. Has kicked 4 this season, and has good ability round goals. Also played five top tier games, not looking out of place at all. Keep him on your radars fantasy folks, should get some forward eligibility to chuck on your bench sometime ;)

Thanks to the AFL Dreamers Members for the names they threw out! 

Thanks for reading everyone! Do you guys agree with this consensus? Comment below! If you guys enjoyed the post like our page HERE and follow me on twitter HERE! Once again thank you fantasy fellows, good luck for Round 19!

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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Player Analysis: Kevin Mirallas

Mirallas, can you go without him?

By the Stats...
Price:7.5
Average per 90 minutes: 4.73
Bonus Points: 13
Goals: 6
Assists: 5
Total Minutes: 1827 (20.3 full games)
Owned by: 4.6%

Kevin came to Everton from the Greek giants Olympiakos late last year, and it proved to be a great get for the Merseyside club. He scored 20 in 25 matches before the move, suggesting that he has the potential to be a deadly striker. The 25 year old had an injury plagued year including a hamstring injury which kept him out for 5 matches. After a strong second half of the campaign, Kevin showed that he'd adapted to the rigours of English football and put together 11 games on the trot. Potentially misclassified, Mirallas must be on everyone's watch list!

Reasons to start with Mirallas

• Great value
• Martinez prefers a 3-4-3 formation. This means Kevin should play in a more advanced role
• Potentially misclassified as a midfielder rather than a striker
• Started the last 11 matches of last season, contributing with 5 goals and an assist
• Very strong early draw
• Strong pre-season form

Reasons to not start with Mirallas

• Has had re-occuring hamstring problems in the past
• There are still question marks over what formation Martinez will play

Synopsis

It looks as though Mirallas is a player with fantastic upside. Personally he is a lock for my side, as a very strong finish last season, coupled with a strong opening draw this time round, I'd be very surprised if he didn't produce wonderful numbers early on. Expect his value to increase quickly if he has a few strong outings, so if you choose not to start with him, don't wait too long to get on!

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