Hire a DT Detective - Player Research By Request Ongoing

[nichsa673]

Allen Christensen

[Colliwobblers]

Butler (WCE)
Patch Adams (KAN)
Lewis (HAW)

Jordan Lewis $441800 - HAW - MID/FWD - Premium Player.
#3   Hawthorn Hawks
Age: 25yr 8mth    Games: 147     Born: April 24, 1986   
Height: 186cm     Weight: 90kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #7 2004 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Hawthorn Hawks



DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45343.0.html

Love the way he came on last year put some good games together, I don't class him in the elite GUN midfield options but for an elite forward he is well worth a look. As I said after the collision early last season, and following sub par games he came on very well and will improve this season no question, however I feel for a bit more there are better options for the midfield, for the forward line he may well be worth a shot.

http://www.hawthornfc.com.au/players/playerprofile/jordanlewis/tabid/8483/playerid/14272/category/senior/season/2011/selected/bio/default.aspx

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-hawthorn-hawks--jordan-lewis

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Jordan&surname=Lewis

Premium PLayer Rating:(FWD) 8.5/10 he likely to average 90 - tough as nails - well past breaking out wont lift average over 100 but a great fwd line option.

[Colliwobblers]

Allen Christensen

Beauty Mate - Dying to do this one, He's been a lock in my team since I made it and I can't see that changing any time soon.

Allen Christensen (GEE) MID/FWD $338,300
#28   Geelong Cats
Age: 20yr 7mth    Games: 19     Born: May 19, 1991   
Height: 176cm     Weight: 77kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Round 3, Pick #40 2009 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Geelong Cats
   

   
DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45449.0.html

Season Highlights
28 disps (16 kicks 12 hballs), 6 marks and 2 goals in Rd 20 150-pt win over Gold Coast at Skilled Stadium (6 Aug 2011)
26 disps (12 kicks 14 hballs), 5 marks, 6 tackles and 2 goals in Rd 18 62-pt win over Richmond at Etihad Stadium (24 Jul 2011)
25 disps (14 kicks 11 hballs), 5 marks, 8 tackles and 2 goals in Rd 17 29-pt win over Brisbane at the Gabba (17 Jul 2011)
26 disps (13 kicks 13 hballs), 6 marks, 6 tackles and 2 goals in Rd 14 52-pt win over Adelaide at Skilled Stadium (26 Jun 2011)

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-geelong-cats--allen-christensen

http://www.geelongcats.com.au/players/playerprofile/allenchristensen/tabid/8137/playerid/21639/category/senior/season/2011/selected/bio/default.aspx

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/119427/default.aspx

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Allen&surname=Christensen

According to the season wrap last year he has his nose in front as the next big thing at the Cattery. It's a meteoric DT rise for this guy he is not really cheapt at $330K approx, but for my money he will be a FWD keeper by the end of the year. Shone in the GF and hasn't presented any reasons why he won't be in the best 22 this season. Not predicting a break out year but a very good one all the same think one more year until he is big time.

Mid Priced Rating: 8/10 (unproven for the money, but shows great talent has JS and will improve) He can pull a Fyfe and breakout in his second year or he can slip back under the 2nd year rule to be "worth his starting price and average around 80". I am backing a minimum of 90 average for him and backing him in as a fwd keeper. he competes with the likes of brown and dangerfield at his price for your midpriced forward, but he is the frontrunner for me as he is for the cats "next big thing".

Discussion : http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45449.0.html

[Cicjose]

Matthew Jaensch and Pearce Hanley. Also Kieran Jack

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44772.0.html

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44743.0.html

Thanks Cicjose, you guys have done tons of these write ups, I don't want to link to them like some pirate but if you see any come up please feel free to add the links, I will try to check before I do a player to see if you have already reviewed. Hard part is finding the links when they get old and drop off the first page I guess.

They want drop off the page this is the link to the first topic

2012 Player Profiles

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44267.0.html

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just ask in the relevant player thread if it has already been done and i know i will try and find more information

(on the players i have done at least)

[Colliwobblers]

Matthew Jaensch and Pearce Hanley. Also Kieran Jack

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44772.0.html

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44743.0.html

Thanks Cicjose, you guys have done tons of these write ups, I don't want to link to them like some pirate but if you see any come up please feel free to add the links, I will try to check before I do a player to see if you have already reviewed. Hard part is finding the links when they get old and drop off the first page I guess.

They want drop off the page this is the link to the first topic

2012 Player Profiles

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44267.0.html

________________________________________________________

just ask in the relevant player thread if it has already been done and i know i will try and find more information

(on the players i have done at least)

Thanks again, please check my opening post in this thread I have updated to include a note with a link to your index page advising all to check there first. This ok with you? Want to give credit to those who are due it but am happy to continue the research on players not done yet if that's cool.

[nichsa673]

Might seem a bit weird, but Nathan Grima. Injury season last year, but killing pre season and is a good scorer when fit.

[Colliwobblers]

Might seem a bit weird, but Nathan Grima. Injury season last year, but killing pre season and is a good scorer when fit.

Nathan Grima: NMFC : $279900 DEF.
#17   North Melbourne Kangaroos
Age: 26yr 5mth    Games: 42     Born: August 5, 1985   
Height: 192cm     Weight: 93kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #14 2007 Rookie Draft



Former Tasmanian who crossed to the SANFL and played in a premiership with Central Districts in 2007. Mobile defender who is strong in the air and has good endurance.

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=126644

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-kangaroos--nathan-grima

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Nathan&surname=Grima

http://www.kangaroos.com.au/players/playerprofile/nathangrima/tabid/8141/playerid/18409/category/senior/season/2010/selected/bio/default.aspx

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=127611

OK so this being his real 3rd year it could also be his break out year, he has averaged averagely in his past 3 years and last year obviously injury interupted. Looking closely at his pre-season he is the obvious standout, what is said about him is great and it is likely he will see the ball a bit as a NM defender.

I wouldnt have looked at him at all, but at the tantilizing price of $270Kish he is tempting indeed, if you were looking at a mid priced defender such as waters lake grimes then this guy needs to ne looked at too, young ultra fit and skilled.

Mid Priced Player Rating: 8.5/10 (DEF) ( a high rating for 3 reasons, very cheap $, standout in preseason, 3rd year player ready to step up).

[footy4life]

Tony Armstrong

[Colliwobblers]

Tony Armstrong

Tony Armstrong    [SYD] DEF $289700.
#38   Sydney Swans
Age: 22yr 3mth    Games: 14     Born: September 29, 1989   
Height: 185cm     Weight: 80kg     Position: Defender, Midfield
Last Drafted: Round 4, Pick #58 2007 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Adelaide Crows



DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,46658.msg631147.html#msg631147

http://dreamteamtalk.com/2011/12/22/deck-of-dream-team-2012-tony-armstrong/

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-sydney-swans--tony-armstrong

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=125141

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/players/playerprofile/tonyarmstrong/tabid/8472/playerid/23794/category/senior/season/2011/selected/bio/default.aspx

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Tony&surname=Armstrong

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1991

Statistically and potentially this guy has what it takes to succeed in DT, I personnaly would not be jumping on this year but waiting until next year. Too much uncertaintly, he has just moved to a new club under a swap deal and has only played 14 games of AFL footy, albeit he played them well racking up the stats. Not Ultra cheap at $290K approx.

Mid Priced Player Rating: 7/10 (has what it takes on paper but too much uncertainty at the new club in just his 2nd year of AFL footy, would watch through NAB cup if he lights it up then he is priced right to make you $100K or more or less likely lift to keeper status.)

[AndrewY]

Reece Shaw?

[Colliwobblers]

Reece Shaw?

Rhyce Shaw (SYD) DEF $325800
#2   Sydney Swans
Age: 30yr 2mth    Games: 163     Born: October 16, 1981   
Height: 182cm     Weight: 80kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #18 1999 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Collingwood Magpies



Shaw, son of former Collingwood captain Ray was drafted to Collingwood in the 1999 AFL Draft under the father-son rule at pick no.18. He made his debut late in 2000 because of a broken collarbone, he was impressive with 16 kicks, but his form disappeared and was dropped weeks later. Shaw had suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome as a junior and carried it into his AFL career. His skills were ordinary, but his pace was an asset as a wingman. In 2001 and 2002 he only managed 1 senior game, but managed to be retained on the list. In 2003 Rhyce had experienced an improved season, and played 19 games. He wore Bob Rose's number 22 with pride, his heart on his sleeve, and when Rose's death in mid-2003 came about Shaw was a very emotional man, sporting his guernsey with initials B.R above the number. Shaw however had a nightmare finish to the season in the Grand Final against the Brisbane Lions. In one of the more infamous highlights of any Grand Final he slipped and fell over at a crucial moment in the game, only to have an opposing player gain possession of the ball and kick a goal.

In 2004 he played 16 games, but could not manage to play consistent footy, and he averaged under 10 touches per game. His slight late season form kept him at the club once again, but pondered thoughts of why into fans heads. 2005 however was a turning point for Shaw as he provided better skills on show and performed consistently. In the first 6 games he was averaging over 23 touches a game, including a career best 32 on The ANZAC Day clash against Essendon, before being stretchered off the field concussed. Mid-season he would rupture his ACL and require a knee reconstruction, missing the rest of the season. He bought up a long awaited 50th game in Round 11.

He returned mid-2006 and played 9 games, playing a similar brand of football of his improved 2005 season. He averaged just under 20 touches, and spent time in the VFL to gain back his best football touch. Shaw's 2007 season started off with a bang, with All-Australian form in the opening six rounds, before coaches applied more attention to Rhyce, and brother Heath. He averaged 23 disposals a game and more than 8 marks in that period. A hamstring injury, where he would be a late withdrawal for the Queen's Birthday match against Melbourne saw him miss five games and six weeks on the sidelines. He would return through the before breaking back into the side for four of the last five home and away games, with form not up to standard. He would be emergency for the finals on two occasions.

Rhyce played a successful role that established him the backline or winger due to his pace in the 2008 season. He averaged 22 possessions a game in the first half of the season but slumped to a calf injury which prevented him from lining up in the team in the following weeks. He was named emergencies in most of the matches at the end of the home and away season. At the conclusion of the 2008 AFL season Rhyce requested to move up north due to his part earlier in 2008, where he was involved with brother Heath and teammate Alan Didak in a drink driving offence. Rhyce Shaw was traded to the Sydney Swans with pick 61 from Collingwood which Collingwood received pick 46 in the AFL Draft. The trade was made official on the 10 October 2008.

His move to the Swans revitalised his career, with his run off the half back line proving extremely potent. His contribution and value to the team was acknowledged by Shaw being officially named as part of the Swans leadership team.

In 2009, Shaw played the best football of his career as a running half back/back pocket player in the Swans' defence. He capped off a wonderful year by finishing 2nd in the Bob Skilton Medal to Ryan O'Keefe.

In 2010, Shaw began to stagnate somewhat experiencing a deterioration in his disposal efficiency playing off half back. His form seemed to be stunted by the return of Tadhg Kennelly to the Swans' half back line and Nick Malceski returning to the best 22 after a few years in the wilderness. In the 2nd half of the year, however, a move to the forward line seemed to reinvigorate Shaw. He kicked 2 late goals against North Melbourne to seal a win for the side and then kicked 3 goals the next week against Carlton in a very polished performance. Shaw was later moved into the middle to tag the opposition's best players and did so to good effect. He played on and limited the influence of players such as Mark Murphy, Dan Giansiracusa and Stephen Hill.

Shaw enjoyed perhaps the best season of his career in 2011, culminating in him finishing equal 2nd in the Skilton Medal with Josh Kennedy (behind Adam Goodes). He combined tight defensive and tagging with strong rebound and run throughout the year to become one of the most consistent and well performed Swans for the season. He was also awarded the Best Clubman Award for 2011.

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-sydney-swans--rhyce-shaw

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Rhyce&surname=Shaw

http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/tabid/8472/Default.aspx?playerid=18536

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=851

Ok so one of his best years last year but still only managed a mid 60's DT average, this guy is average in DT terms priced ok at low $300K but I cannot see him becoming a keeper due to his average DT scoring. Averaged 16 disposals and 2.6 tackles per game so gets his opportunities but doesn't see mto convert these to DT points.

Mid Priced Player Rating 6/10 (DEF) (based largely on previous years inability to score highly in DT, possitives are he is a proven performer on the grouns and a reliable option, just not a stand out one for DT)

[AndrewY]

Thanks Colliwoblers.
Nicoski and or Stef Martin?

[Colliwobblers]

Thanks Colliwoblers.
Nicoski and or Stef Martin?

Stefan Martin [MEL] RUCK $408900
#34   Melbourne Demons
Age: 25yr 1mth    Games: 50     Born: November 17, 1986   
Height: 198cm     Weight: 100kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #3 2007 Pre-Season Draft
Last Drafted By: Melbourne Demons



After Last years effort should be on your radar and is not being but should be in peoples ruck considerations here are some standout stats from last sesason
      
Season Highlights
21 disps (13 kicks 8 hballs), 6 marks, 4 tackles and 12 hitouts in Rd 18 54-pt loss to Hawthorn at the MCG (24 Jul 2011)
23 disps (16 kicks 7 hballs), 5 marks, 16 hitouts and 2 goals in Rd 17 21-pt win over Port Adelaide at TIO Stadium
19 disps (14 kicks 5 hballs), 6 marks and 15 hitouts in Rd 15 64-pt loss to the Western Bulldogs at Etihad Stadium (1 Jul 2011)
17 disps (9 kicks 8 hballs), 6 marks, 17 hitouts and 2 goals in Rd 14 27-pt win over Richmond at the MCG (25 Jun 2011)
21 disps (17 kicks 4 hballs), 8 marks, 10 hitouts and 3 goals in Rd 13 89-pt win over Fremantle at the MCG (19 Jun 2011)
25 disps (14 kicks 11 hballs), 3 marks and 23 hitouts in Rd 11 33-pt win over Essendon at the MCG (3 Jun 2011)
18 disps (11 kicks 7 hballs), 6 marks and 36 hitouts in Rd 9 20-pt loss to St Kilda at Etihad Stadium (21 May 2011)
20 disps (16 kicks 4 hballs), 7 marks, 5 tackles and 21 hitouts in Rd 8 41-pt loss to North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium
21 disps (14 kicks 7 hballs), 6 marks and 10 hitouts in Rd 3 11-pt win over Brisbane at the MCG (10 Apr 2011)

This performance in 2011 leading to an 80+ point DT average as a ruck after missing most of 2010, expect a better 2012 if only slightly due to Jamar being fit.

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/7415/newsid/125760/default.aspx

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Stefan&surname=Martin

http://www.melbournefc.com.au/players/playerprofile/stefanmartin/tabid/8357/playerid/18414/category/senior/season/2011/selected/bio/default.aspx

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1862

Premium PLayer Rating (RUCK) - 7.5/10 ( meddle of the road score for a chancey pick. The guy has improved out of sight and would be a potential 8.5-9/10 even a likely candidate for break out 95+ average ruckman, the things holding my rating back are it's his 2nd year coming up after the year off and its usually the third these guys reallly improve (often later for rucks but he is mainly a fwd/2nd ruck, which is the other issue, the hitouts and disposals will take a hit with a fit 20+ game Jamar in the side)

[Colliwobblers]

Thanks Colliwoblers.
Nicoski and or Stef Martin?

Mark Nicoski  [WCE] FWD $323800
#6   West Coast Eagles
Age: 28yr 1mth    Games: 112     Born: November 24, 1983   
Height: 188cm     Weight: 85kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #25 2002 Rookie Draft
Last Drafted By: West Coast Eagles



http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/TheClub/Players/PlayerProfile/tabid/7302/Default.aspx?playerid=14582&typeid=2

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-west-coast-eagles--mark-nicoski

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Mark&surname=Nicoski

Not much need to write much here, at $323000 for a mid priced forward Nicoski is far from the best option. Last season was a write off for him but he has only ever been an average DT'er before that anyway, yes he is structurally an important an integral part of the strong Eagles side but he is not a DT'er methinks. In fact I think the best thing about nicoski is his girlfriend

Mid Priced Player Rating (FWD) 6/10 - great JS even after an injury interrupted 2011, had talent and abilities, but DOES NOT score above average in DT and likely WILL NOT. Still this said he can play and has spark, did well later in the 2011 season and if he can find another gear could become relevant in DT.

[Colliwobblers]

Matthew Jaensch and Pearce Hanley. Also Kieran Jack

Pearce Hanley [BL} (DEF) $396300
#11   Brisbane Lions
Age: 23yr 1mth    Games: 34     Born: November 15, 1988   
Height: 185cm     Weight: 85kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 8, Pick #95 2009 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Brisbane Lions



DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44708.msg631944.html#msg631944

Season Highlights
23 disps (15 kicks 8 hballs) and 8 marks in Rd 24 52-pt loss to Sydney at the SCG (3 Sep 2011)
27 disps (19 kicks 8 hballs) and 5 marks in Rd 23 8-pt loss to West Coast at the Gabba (27 Aug 2011)
20 disps (16 kicks 4 hballs), 8 marks and a goal in Rd 20 5-pt loss to Adelaide at the Gabba (7 Aug 2011)
30 disps (23 kicks 7 hballs), 11 marks and 4 tackles in Rd 17 29-pt loss to Geelong at the Gabba (17 Jul 2011)
21 disps (17 kicks 4 hballs), 10 marks and 4 tackles in Rd 14 23-pt loss to Fremantle at Patersons Stadium (25 Jun 2011)
25 disps (19 kicks 6 hballs), 7 marks and 5 tackles in Rd 10 40-pt win over Adelaide at AAMI Stadium (29 May 2011)
18 disps (15 kicks 3 hballs) and 12 marks in Rd 3 11-pt loss to Melbourne at the MCG (10 Apr 2011)
20 disps (14 kicks 6 hballs), 11 marks and 6 tackles in Rd 1 2-pt loss to Fremantle at the Gabba (26 Mar 2011)

http://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-brisbane-lions--pearce-hanley

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/players/profile.php?firstname=Pearce&surname=Hanley

http://www.lions.com.au/players/playerprofile/pearcehanley/tabid/5189/playerid/18458/category/senior/season/2011/selected/bio/default.aspx

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/127523/default.aspx

Premium Player Rating 8/10 - Good solid year last year as a defender if he can lift his average by 5 points or more he may be a keeper in your DEF, he is listed as fitter than ever in the lions preseason write up and that lift seems likely, he is however premium priced so is in the miz with most of the best defenders. A unique pick potentially a very good one.