There wasn't much to like about the Bulldogs last season. They lost their last 11 games, slumping to their worst ladder position (15th) since 2003. But, from a fantasy perspective, there was always Matthew Boyd. The skipper won more possessions than anyone else in the competition on the way to a third best and fairest in four years, dropping below 25 touches just twice. Even at age 30, he is as safe a pick as there is in this game. Elsewhere, look for new Dogs Jackson Macrae and Nathan Hrovat to receive some gametime in their first season at the top level. Mature-age recruit Brett Goodes also seems likely to play a role, and with his dual position status, he could shape as one of the must-haves of the season at just $121,300. – Mark Macgugan
LAST YEAR'S TOP SCORERS
Matthew Boyd
2012 AFL Fantasy average score: 115
2013 AFL Fantasy Dream Team price: $593,700
2013 AFL Fantasy position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: The competition’s leading Dream Team player in 2012 with a whopping 2535 points. Works extremely hard and worth the fee.
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Ryan Griffen
2012 average score: 97
2013 price: $500,500
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Senior member of the midfield and handled role well last season with 13 scores of 90 or more. Nice option.
Will Minson
2012 average score: 86
2013 price: $445,300
2013 position: Ruc
Mr Fantasy says: A very handy average of more than 86 for a ruckman last season. Certainly not the worst choice in the big-man department.
Liam Picken
2012 average score: 76
2013 price: $391,100
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Usually plays as a stopper but still managed a handy average of 76 last year. Expect a similar output in 2013.
Mitch Wallis
2012 average score: 83
2013 price: $427,600
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Youngster who will continue to improve. Already managed an average of better than 80 last year. Worth some thought.
Daniel Cross
2012 average score: 91
2013 price: $470,700
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Ball magnet who scored more than 100 eight times last year. Does handball a lot, which can sometimes hinder ability to score really heavily.
Robert Murphy
2012 average score: 70
2013 price: $360,900
2013 position: Def
Mr Fantasy says: Only managed three scores above 100 last season and dropped almost $70,000 in price. I’d pass.
Shaun Higgins
2012 average score: 77
2013 price: $396,200
2013 position: Fwd
Mr Fantasy says: Has been a popular Dream Team choice for a few seasons now, but he reached triple figures once last year. Pass.
Tom Liberatore
2012 average score: 78
2013 price: $401,300
2013 position: Mid
Mr Fantasy says: Like Wallis, Liberatore is a young Bulldog who can only improve on an already handy average of almost 80.
Luke Dahlhaus
2012 average score: 75
2013 price: $384,300
2013 position: Fwd
Mr Fantasy says: Livewire with a handy average of 74 last season. Expect peaks and troughs in his scoring for 2013.
