2013 SuperCoach Player Profile: Matthew Suckling

[shorty3264]

Matthew Suckling

Stats
2012 Games: 22

2012 Ave: 82.7

Centuries: 7

Highs:  120 vs West Coast, 119 vs Brisbane, 111 vs GWS

Lows: 48 vs Richmond, 43 vs Geelong, 30 vs Western Bulldogs

FanPlanner Price: $439,300

Position: Defence

Thoughts
Suckling had a rather inconsistent 2012 after a great year in 2011, he started the year in similar fashion but his back end of the year was extremely disappointing, averaging just 69.6 in the final eight rounds. He is the type of defender you want in your side, the Hawks love the ball in his hands with his lovely foot skills, but for mine he is much too hot and cold, highlighted by his seven tons but a dismal four scores below 50. He doesn’t win enough of his own ball and can drift totally out of matches.

Verdict
A very frustrating fantasy player, is at a tempting price for what he is capable of and is only 24 years of age. But I’d steer clear, not reliable enough. I’d look to his partner in crime Grant Birchall as a better option.

Prediction
88

[quinny88]

Nice write up shorty.
Your verdict sums it up perfectly. Not for me

[ronl]

He let me down too many times last year.

[shorty3264]

cheers quinny.

[kilbluff1985]

yeah i had a choice between him and Birchall during the season when priced about the same time i chose Suckling lol one of my worst trades for the year

he is not a bad POD but i very much doubt i'll be starting with him

[Jay]

Could prove a bargain if he returns to 2011 form. Sneaky POD, but unlikely I will be starting with him, just way too frustrating

[Nige]

I like Suckling as a player but I'd probably look to Birchall like I did last year.

[Jroo]

I like Suckling as a player but I'd probably look to Birchall like I did last year.

+ Suckling is frustrating. Would rather Birchall, who is a lot more consistent

[Adamant]

Way too inconsistent, and burnt me in the finals this year...mabye as a unique upgrade target.