ANOTHER high-scoring round with seven players going over 130 and three managing to reach a whopping 150. Many eyes were on the return of Jack Macrae and he certainly looks a likely pick-up as soon as you can afford him after a seamless 133.
Fantasy Pig
Tom Mitchell did it again, once again reminding everyone of what is required to be a Pig with a round-high score of 157. He had 43 touches, seven marks and seven tackles to go with a goal, but some coaches were left wanting more after Mitchell was sitting just short of 120 at half-time, which included 29 disposals to that point.
Honourable mention: Patrick Dangerfield finally repaid the faith shown by his coaches with a vintage performance where his hunger at the contest was well and truly back. He was absolutely dominant, collecting 33 possessions, five marks, laying 10 tackles and kicking three goals for a season-high 151. It is nice timing with forward status being added this week to a price tag nearly $200,000 below his asking price.
FROM THE TWOS Docker presses case for return
Rage trades
Robbie Gray: The poor fella was KO'd and stretchered off in the third quarter, but he had been very disappointing until that point, once again sitting forward for long stints and looking a fraction of the confident ball-winner we saw earlier in the year. This week, Robbie’s trade will not be reversed, he has to go.
Honourable mention: Steele Sidebottom is going to be a rage trade that is going to be reversed, but take the opportunity to send a message to the Pies star after his unrecognisable 48. He was tagged by Hutchings, who held the star to just seven kicks in his 18 possessions and no marks in what turned out to be an absolute disaster for his coaches.
THINGS WE LEARNED Patrick Cripps needs to be saved from himself
Piglet
Colin O’Riordan has been a NEAFL Pig this year and he took his form to the top level with an impressive 84 on debut. The Irishman gathered 17 possessions and took seven marks, while also laying an impressive five tackles. The job security and cash generation are both there, so don’t hesitate to bring him in.
THE RUN HOME How the contenders are shaping up
Trade targets
- Colin O’Riordan
- Lachie Whitfield
- Angus Brayshaw
- Rory Sloane
- Dayne Beams
Fantasy mailbag
@WarnieDT @RoyDT @CalvinDT #aflfantasy I think it’s time to start giving hurn the credit he deserves! Last 6 games 108, 58, 93, 99, 94, 109. Consistent as and getting it done, loving having him as a pod at d6
— Kingzy1Kenobi (@gorilladz) July 15, 2018
He has been outstanding, an absolute mark of consistency.
Ladies and gentlemen, the highest scoring/averaging FWD for 2018*.
— Adam 'Warnie' Child (@WarnieDT) July 14, 2018
(Before Westhoff plays... will maintain it is the Hoff scores fewer than 113 points). #AFLFantasy pic.twitter.com/aGkit4v517
The Hoff fell short, so big Devon is now leading the way in the forward line!
Scored 2396. Started the round ranked 126. Currently ranked 126. Had Gawn captain. Could have been worse
— Christian Delloiaco (@Jaded994) July 15, 2018
Not ideal with the captaincy but far from a disaster, mate. Keep up the good work.
if you find walters feel free to send him to the mountain
— Jack Fuller (@jfulller23) July 15, 2018
Yes, very underwhelming, mate! Certainly on the trade table, especially with Dangerfield now an option.
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