TALK about the highs and lows! This week we certainly experienced both of those in what turned out to be a massive rollercoaster ride.
Fantasy Pig
Once known as Headache Heath in Fantasy circles for his inconsistency and inability to pump out a big score when it was needed, Heath Shaw has certainly turned that around and is now one of the most consistent and best in the competition. This week against the Dogs, he registered computer game statistics that would rival an AFL equivalent of NBA Jam with 36 kicks, two handballs, 14 marks and six tackles for a season high 176. The kick-to-handball ratio and mark count was nothing short of Piggery.
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Fantasy Prestigiacomo
One a personal note, this one is just salt into the wound. A few weeks back, I traded Matt Dea (who had 122 with a ridiculous 15 marks) for the 'in form' Orazio Fantasia. Unfortunately, Fantasia's role changed the same week I got him in and apart from his first game, he hasn't reached 60 and this week was a new low. At half-time he had just eight points … eight points! And it wasn't until he recovered from almost getting knocked out in the third that he eventually reached 40 points with 12 touches, mostly from a wing during junk time.
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Piglet
Although he didn't set the world on fire, Rhys Mathieson tried his best to get into 'Beast Mode' earning six free kicks on his way to 59 points. He will be better for the run and his job security should not be a concern, making him a prime downgrade target this week.
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The top 10
Heath Shaw: 176
Lachie Neale: 149
Callen Ward: 139
Todd Goldstein: 138
Jack Steven: 138
James Kelly: 137
Seb Ross: 138
Stephen Coniglio: 136
Scott Lycett: 136
Kurt Tippett: 129
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Fantasy Mailbag
@RoyDT get rid of Fantasia or stef btw Fantasia moved on to the wing in the last 10 mins of the last quarter and got 19 points
— bailey (@baileyfoote99) May 22, 2016
Every week we find a reason to think Fantasia will be back on the wing! He is the priority to trade OUT!
@RoyDT who are the next two best ruckman after goldy?
— Wayd blakiston (@wayda_89) May 22, 2016
Very tough! I guess Max still holds second spot by a nose. The WC boys are doing a great job and I also like Tippett and Blicavs.
@RoyDT get rid of Stef? If so downgrade or upgrade?
— Adam Orlando (@adzcats24401) May 22, 2016
It doesn't seem like the right thing to do… But an upgrade to Goldy would be nice.
@RoyDT would it be crazy to downgrade Stef and play Currie on the field and use the money to upgrade elsewhere? #AFLFantasy
— josh Cannata (@cannata_josh) May 22, 2016
I don't think I could do it (I love Stef), but if West is named again… it might be worth the punt.
@RoyDT Has #GetShaw replaced #GetRocky as the crucial must have? Did Beastmode impress enough to get him now?
— Skippy (@SKIPdaZIP) May 22, 2016
I have Shaw, but if you don't, he needs to be a top priority… Although, you will need to rob a bank.
Cheers, good luck this week
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