North Fwds

[Swallow12]

Hopefully this will help some!

Aaron Black
Position: Forward
Price: $150,400

2011 Average: 38 from 1 game
2010 Average: N/A
Career Average: 38 from 1 game

Verdict: Black was impressive in his debut in Round 24 last season, showing glimpses of the talent that convinced North Melbourne to draft him in the second round of the 2009 Draft.

At essentially a rookie price, if Black continues in the same way he finished 2011, he can be a valuable cash cow as well as a unique pick when filling out your team.

Matt Campbell
Position: Forward
Price: $243,000

2011 Average: 49.13 from 8 games
2010 Average: 51.5 from 12 games
Career Average: 50.5 from 66 games

Verdict: As he showed against Hawthorn at Aurora Stadium last year, Campbell can single handedly turn a game on its head in rapid time. However, his inability to play a full season leaves him as a high-risk selection.

Aaron Edwards
Position: Forward
Price: $323,900

2011 Average: 65.47 from 19 games
2010 Average: 69.79 from 14 games
Career Average: 61.4 from 69 games

Verdict: The fourth-oldest player on the North Melbourne list, Edwards will take on a senior role this season. That should mean fewer low Dream Team scores with increased responsibility, but it's his capability to break through triple figures that will determine whether he's picked in your team or not.

Kieran Harper
Position: Forward
Price: $248,400

2011 Average: 50.21 from 14 games
2010 Average: N/A
Career Average: N/A

Verdict: Harper's improved appearance at training during January has tongues wagging amongst the club supporter base; his increased bulk leading to excitement over the potential for his 2012 season. His talent was evident in flashes in his debut season and if that is consolidated, Harper could be a surprise packet.

Ayden Kennedy
Position: Forward
Price: $104,200

2011 Average: N/A
Career Average: N/A

Verdict: Before his season-ending knee injury in the 2011 pre-season, Kennedy was gathering steam for a push towards senior selection. If he can recapture that form, he might be a smoky for your bench.

Malcolm Lynch
Position: Forward
Price: $85,800

2011 Average: N/A
Career Average: N/A

Verdict: The former VFL Port Melbourne premiership player and 2011 Rookie Draft selection, Lynch has a skill set that has proven to translate well from the lower level to the AFL. With high hopes for the speedy forward, a solid pre-season may have Lynch in the mix for selection in Round 1.

Ben McKinley
Position: Forward
Price: $141,000

2011 Average: 28.5 from 2 games
2010 Average: 63.6 from 10 games (West Coast)
Career Average: 57 from 48 games

Verdict: Playing as a marking forward, McKinley has shown an ability to impose himself on a game. The problem is, that stay-at-home forwards might win games in real-life; but it's not the best in the Dream Team world.

Drew Petrie
Position: Forward
Price: $432,700

2011 Average: 87.48 from 21 games
2010 Average: 50.5 from 2 games
Career Average: 70.4 from 193 games

Verdict: Petrie was one of the most selected players in the competition in 2011, his low price due to an injury-plagued 2010 making him a no-brainer for your forward line. Now with his price in the upper echelon, the dilemma for your team is this: Will he continue his 2011 form?

If your answer is yes, then he should be in your team. If not, look to others.

Lindsay Thomas
Position: Forward
Price: $291,800

2011 Average: 59 from 19 games
2010 Average: 60.17 from 18 games
Career Average: 57.8 from 90 games

Verdict: Thomas' average doesn't scream ‘buy me now’ for a price tag of almost $300,000 but look past those numbers and instead focus on Round 24 of 2011 against Richmond.

In that match, Thomas played further up the field from his customary forward pocket and thrived, picking up 20 possessions, 5 marks and 8 tackles for a total of 112 points. If Thomas is kept in that position for 2012, he may more than justify his price tag.

Ben Warren
Position: Forward
Price: $146,700

2011 Average: 29.67 from 3 games
2010 Average: 62.94 from 16 games
Career Average: 56.1 from 28 games

Verdict: If Warren turns in a Dream Team season similar to his 2010 output, he can be an effective money-maker due to his low starting price of $146,700. He is a case where it's best to have your eyes peeled for the Round 1 squads after watching the pre-season, before making a decision on whether to pick him up.

Sam Wright
Position: Forward
Price: $272,700

2011 Average: 55.13 from 8 games
2010 Average: 59.9 from 20 games
Career Average: 56.8 from 32 games

Verdict: After a shoulder injury prematurely brought Sam Wright's 2011 season to a conclusion, the early stages of 2012 should be about focusing on establishing a spot in the senior side. That may mean a price drop for a few weeks and it's at this point where there should be serious consideration to picking him up for your team.

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[Manbearpig]

None of these really interest me yet.

Where's Leigh Adams? I thought he was one of the more likely of the North forwards.

[Swallow12]

He is classified under DPP so I'l post it when it's done :)