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Today we take the plunge on a Docker great who might be nearing the end, but offers Fantasy points at a bargain price.

WHEN it comes to bargains, much like when it comes to players, none come bigger than Aaron Sandilands. Until last season, Sandilands averaged premium scores for the past four years recording 96, 98, 95 and 93 AFL Fantasy points before injury ruined 2013 with just 7 games (2 red vests) and an average of 50.

Although durability for the aging big man has been an issue the last three seasons (playing just 13, 12 and 7 games), he is reported to be having a good pre-season which is brilliant news for we AFL Fantasy coaches.
- Daniel Currie (North Melbourne)
- Billy Longer (St Kilda)

Even when out of touch, or returning from injury, Sandilands is still a hit-out machine which ensures he gets coaches points on the board.

Last season in round 23, Sandi did not register a single kick but his 42 hit outs ensured he still scored 62 which leads me to believe if he can regain his fitness and ball winning ability, there is no reason he can’t push an average of 90.

In 2012, Sandi showed he can go really big in the hit-out department, twice registering 54 taps.

After rarely looking comfortable throughout 2013, Sandi produced his best footy for the year in his two finals appearances where he recorded thirteen possessions in both games, to go with 33 and 44 hit outs to finish on 77 and 79 points respectively.

The only reason Fantasy coaches might avoid Sandi is if they are going with the ‘set and forget’ policy in the ruck department.

Recent history tells us that Sandilands is a high injury risk and a common wearer of red vests, so some coaches may choose to go with a younger, more durable option to avoid this potential headache.