THERE'S been a Swans revival in the last fortnight, and against the Roos last Sunday it was almost as if normal Fantasy service had been resumed.
The big names were up the top – Kennedy, Parker and Hannebery – and the numbers were juicy: 122, 121, 117.
Throw in 99 from Lance Franklin, 118 from must-have forward Isaac Heeney and 106 from the Swans' top scorer this year, Jake Lloyd, and all the signs point to the red and white.
Then there's Nic Newman, dropped after round six, and an emergency for the clash with the Roos. Next minute, Oliver Florent gets a rest, and Newman gets the call, responding with a game-high 135 points. That's 135 points left sitting on the bench for most Fantasy coaches.
Surely 35 possessions makes Newman 'undroppable' this week against the Saints, but you never know with John Longmire.
More importantly, that Sydney engine room is chugging again. Josh Kennedy looks an absolute steal at $528,000, particularly given he was on target for a 50-disposal game against North.
Luke Parker is only a shade dearer at $538,000. He and Dan Hannebery (MID, $554,000) finished fifth and sixth last year in total Fantasy points. Assuming the Swans' form blip is behind them, these are two names you must seriously consider. Particularly with Tom Rockliff out for three weeks with an injured shoulder.
George Hewett (FWD/MID, $420,000) is the other Swan worth a look. His average of 78.3 is more than respectable for a forward and he gives you dual-position flexibility.
Callum Sinclair (RUC/FWD, $401,000) does the same but be wary of picking up the former Eagle if Kurt Tippett resumes this week to help out in the ruck.
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Top five price rises
- Nic Newman, Sydney (DEF, $360,000): +$55,000
- Jack Billings, St Kilda (MID/FWD, $510,000): +$45,000
- Bradley Hill, Fremantle (MID/FWD, $548,000): +$35,000
- Michael Walters, Fremantle (FWD, $382,000): +$33,000
- Karl Amon, Port Adelaide (MID/FWD, $405,000): +$32,000
Top five price falls
- Rory Sloane, Adelaide (MID, $660,000): -$43,000
- Sam Reid, GWS (DEF, $297,000): -$39,000
- Mark Blicavs, Geelong (MID, $389,000): -$38,000
- Tom Liberatore, Western Bulldogs (MID, $419,000): -$37,000
- Joel Selwood, Geelong (MID, $606,000): -$36,000
Get 'em in
Lukas Webb, Western Bulldogs (MID/FWD, $258,000): Showed a heap in his first game of the year against the Eagles and has always been a strong ball-winner. Should find plenty of it against the Cats on Friday night.
Fraser McInnes, West Coast (DEF/FWD): Brings useful flexibility and notched a handy 74 last week, but his Fantasy scores might depend on whether Drew Petrie is picked for a return this Sunday.
Todd Goldstein, North Melbourne (RUC, $517,000): Will play the ruck-free Demons this week, and while North isn't a certainty, Goldy banking a ton of Fantasy points is. Nice price too.
Bye for now
Rory Sloane, Adelaide (MID, $660,000): Even the mighty Crow doesn't have the 182 points in him to break even. Wait for at least one more price drop, because it could be a big one.
Daniel Menzel, Geelong (FWD, $401,000): He's crucial for the Cats but, like his team right now, pickings are slim. Trade for Michael Walters (FWD, $382,000).
Isaac Smith, Hawthorn (MID/FWD, $511,000): Put in a scratchy game against the Lions and is expensive for what he delivers. You can get Nat Fyfe for around the same price.
