Unique Pick #9 ~ Chris Masten (new and updated!!)

[essendon2]

Chris Masten is definitely a player currently on my radar. He racked up 89 points last night against Port and as I follow tBetta on twitter, he was saying how Masten looked very fit and was absolutely delightful in the midfield!

He showed a lot of potential last year when he didn't have the dreaded green vest - averaging 99.5 in the 4 games he wasn't subbed in or out!
He has a high ceiling, of 140!

and with West Coast on the up, I think Masten will be on the up too, he's currently sitting in my 5th MID position, behind Swan, Boyd, Ablett and Murphy.

but will he be used as the sub again? let's hope not

http://dreamteamtalk.com/2011/12/29/deck-of-dream-team-2012-chris-masten/
"Just reiterating, if you look at the numbers, 91 is an average he can easily attain if he stays fit and in form. This doesn’t mean you have to pick him, and I don’t expect you to â€" just an interesting talking point."

PPG IMO
= 92

what do you think he'll average?

[sledgey7]

premiums and rooks only for the midfield line.
hayes being the exception this year.

[sledgey7]

hmm. masten changing my mind a little after yesterday essendon.
anybody actually going with him?

[sledgey7]

seemed to click into place for him at the end of last season and is without a lot of risk as he can surely only go up after a decent preseason.
could be a unique as he's burnt so many in the past.
a good performace in the nab GF could see him come into calculations.

[Crows84]

With lecras out as well who was touted to be playing midfield, should mean he gets plenty of ball

[Windigo]

So, so dodgy. Just can't bring myself to go with him.  :P

[Justin Bieber]

I personally like him. Hope he goes alright, I just don't want to get him..

[TheMailman]

Isn't even in the WC 22 every week

Is there are <80 option?

[elephants]

I like him. Looking closer at McCarthy though...

[sledgey7]

definitely in WCE best 22 when playing well which is what he has been doing. all club staff rate him super high and will go to every length to try and make sure he realises his potential. this means he'll usually be in the 22 even when not going so good so the donut risk is down.
we all know he can score well.
the question is has he found the confidence to do what they all think he can consistently.
like i said previously. a good show next week (80+) and i am willing to give him a go.

[elephants]

He is a #3 draft pick too. Obviously a very good junior.
If he can break out this year I'd take Masten and JJ. Kennedy over an aging (broken shoulders) Judd.

[essendon2]

Makes me feel proud that he's performing after I wrote this and already had him in my team .. and still do  ;D

[essendon2]

Isn't even in the WC 22 every week

Is there are <80 option?

yeah... how wrong you were.

[TheMailman]

Isn't even in the WC 22 every week

Is there are <80 option?

yeah... how wrong you were.

were?

He hasn't averaged over 67 in a year at all.

It's a bit presumptuous to not have an under 80 option...

(presumptuous doesn't have a b :P)

[me]

meh, im skeptical on masten, he's not going to get the same midfield time come the season proper when shuey/embley/rosa/priddis/scooter et al are being used in the guts