GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
While the Giants were outclassed on the field, their younger players acquitted themselves quite well in their first seasons in the AFL in 2012. Stephen Coniglio, Toby Greene, Adam Treloar and Taylor Adams, in particular, all showed glimpses of fantasy production last season. The list still has a long way to go to be competitive every week, but another pre-season under the belt and the Giants should improve. The addition of top draft picks Lachie Whitfield, Lachie Plowman and Jono O'Rourke all shape as prominent fantasy acquisitions. -Ben Guthrie
THE TOP SCORERS
Callan Ward
2012 AFL Fantasy average score: 97
2013 AFL Fantasy Dream Team price: $501,300
2013 AFL Fantasy position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Led from the front with a team-high average of 97.3 last year. Tough, uncompromising and a genuine ball-winner.
Toby Greene
2012 average score: 96
2013 price: $495,700
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: One of the Dream Team finds of 2012, with his value increasing $350,100 by season’s end. Not cheap in 2013 but looks a star.
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Jonathan Giles
2012 average score: 82
2013 price: $422,200
2013 position: Ruc
Mr Fantasy says: Great ruck backup for so many Dream Team squads last year and averaged 82. Pricey this season but looks capable of more big scores.
Adam Treloar
2012 average score: 82
2013 price: $423,000
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Another who enjoyed a huge price increase in 2012 as a debutant. Too expensive for me this time around.
Tom Scully
2012 average score: 74
2013 price: $380,700
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Dropped sharply in price after a lacklustre 2012. The former Demon remains a Dream Team risk until we see some consistency.
Phil Davis
2012 average score: 63
2013 price: $324,100
2013 position: Def
Mr Fantasy says: Usually gets the job on the opposition’s No. 1 tall forward, meaning his scores will never reach lofty heights.
Devon Smith
2012 average score: 68
2013 price: $352,100
2013 position: Mid/Fwd
Mr Fantasy says: Three consecutive 100-plus scores late in 2012 proved his ability. Pricier this season but has upside.
Chad Cornes
2012 average score: 78
2013 price: $401,900
2013 position: Def
Mr Fantasy says: Defied critics with a very solid season after a stellar career at Port Adelaide. Averaged 78 last year and expect a similar output.
Tomas Bugg
2012 average score: 68
2013 price: $352,100
2013 position: Def
Mr Fantasy says: Another impressive youngster who will continue to improve on his average of close to 70. Price is fair.
Taylor Adams
2012 average score: 75
2013 price: $387,800
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Valuable forward/midfield prospect in 2012, averaging more than 75 in 15 games. Young and talented and worth a look.
