THE KANGAROOS are coming off an active trade period and despite missing out on Andrew Gaff, the interesting inclusions of Jared Polec (MID, $669,000) and Aaron Hall (MID, $626,000) certainly help them return to being Fantasy relevant this season.
Aaron Hall (MID, $626,000) is always a name that is fraught with danger in Fantasy circles, but following his move to the Roos the upside is undeniable. He will be priced at the equivalent of an 86 average, which is well short of what we saw in 2016 and 2017 when he averaged 105 and 98 respectively. From all reports he will be unleashed to attack which could result in another push for a triple figure average.
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Jack Ziebell (FWD, $601,000) is a forward to keep an eye on, especially if it looks like he will have more of a run through the middle during the pre-season. Following averages of 95 and 94, he presents some value this season after managing just 83 in 2018. He has averaged more than 90 in four of the last six seasons and I expect him to return to that level.
Bailey Scott (MID, $174,000). With no relevant DPP options at the Roos, I will take the opportunity to highlight a potential bench option or downgrade target in Scott. His versatility is a strong point and his under-age averages of 23 touches, five marks, four tackles and a goal for 94 points should see him in the mix for games.
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Dom Tyson (MID, $556,000) is undeniable value following his move to the Roos, who are excited to make the most of his skill set. He fell out of favour at the Demons, managing just 14 games and an average of 77 following back-to-back years of 90. A stepping stone worth consideration.
Tarryn Thomas (MID, $256,000) is an exciting prospect I have had the pleasure of watching first-hand for North Launceston. A brilliant tackler, Thomas is capable of making an impact through the midfield and is a very dangerous forward, which makes him a huge chance to play round one. The fact he takes massive hangers is a nice bonus!
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Todd Goldstein (RUC, $678,000) looks a viable second ruck option alongside Brodie Grundy after returning to form last year with an average of 93. He appears to be one of the few big men that won't be splitting ruck duties and the fact that he has averaged as high as 114 in the past is a nice reminder of what he is capable of.
Jared Polec (MID, $669,000). Don't get me wrong, it's an exciting move for the Roos gaining the services of Polec, but for that price you would want a projected rise in average and I can't see that happening.
Player | Position | 2018 Average | 2018 Games | 2019 Price |
Cunnington, Ben | MID | 93.91 | 22 | $682,000 |
Higgins, Shaun | MID | 93.9 | 20 | $681,000 |
Goldstein, Todd | RUC | 93.36 | 22 | $678,000 |
Polec, Jared | MID | 92.23 | 22 | $669,000 |
Hall, Aaron | MID | 71.67 | 6 | $626,000 |
Ziebell, Jack | FWD | 82.77 | 22 | $601,000 |
Dumont, Trent | MID | 82.41 | 22 | $598,000 |
Jacobs, Ben | MID | 77.54 | 13 | $563,000 |
Tyson, Dom | MID | 76.57 | 14 | $556,000 |
Anderson, Jed | MID | 76.1 | 21 | $552,000 |
Macmillan, Jamie | DEF | 73.09 | 22 | $530,000 |
Pittard, Jasper | DEF | 70.91 | 11 | $515,000 |
McDonald, Luke | DEF | 70.32 | 22 | $510,000 |
Ahern, Paul | MID | 68.55 | 11 | $497,000 |
Brown, Ben | FWD | 68 | 22 | $493,000 |
Tarrant, Robbie | DEF | 66.43 | 21 | $482,000 |
Wright, Sam | DEF | 65.94 | 16 | $479,000 |
Wood, Mason | FWD | 64.46 | 13 | $468,000 |
Thompson, Scott D. | DEF | 64.14 | 22 | $465,000 |
Daw, Majak | DEF | 64.06 | 18 | $465,000 |
Atley, Shaun | FWD | 61.45 | 22 | $446,000 |
Simpkin, Jy | FWD | 59.55 | 22 | $432,000 |
Campbell, Tom | RUC | 0 | 0 | $404,000 |
Williams, Marley | DEF | 53.64 | 22 | $389,000 |
Hrovat, Nathan | FWD | 51.08 | 12 | $371,000 |
Garner, Taylor | FWD | 0 | 0 | $358,000 |
Turner, Kayne | FWD | 48.27 | 22 | $350,000 |
Vickers-Willis, Ed | DEF | 51.57 | 7 | $341,000 |
Walker, Will | FWD | 49.75 | 4 | $296,000 |
Davies-Uniacke, Luke | MID | 40.29 | 7 | $266,000 |
Zurhaar, Cameron | FWD | 42.2 | 5 | $260,000 |
Thomas, Tarryn | MID | 0 | 0 | $256,000 |
Durdin, Sam | DEF | 22 | 1 | $253,000 |
Murphy, Tom | DEF | 41.75 | 4 | $248,000 |
McKay, Ben | DEF | 0 | 0 | $193,000 |
Taylor, Curtis | MID/FWD | 0 | 0 | $180,000 |
Scott, Bailey | MID | 0 | 0 | $174,000 |
Watson, Declan | DEF | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
Crocker, Joel | DEF/FWD | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
McKenzie, Tom | DEF/MID | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
Larkey, Nick | FWD | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
Wilkinson, Tom | FWD | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
Murphy, Red Og | MID | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
Hayden, Kyron | MID/FWD | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
Xerri, Tristan | RUC/FWD | 0 | 0 | $170,000 |
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