2013 Player Profile: Matthew Buntine

[Toga]

Matthew Buntine (GWS Giants)

Position: Defender

Price: $196,000 (FanPlanner)

2011 Games: -

2012 Games: 6

2011 Average: -

2012 Average: 41.5

2012 Tons: -

Summary:
Last year's #5 pick didn't feature until round 8 this season with a sub-affected 17, and did not play in the big league again until the last five rounds of the season, where he showed his talents scoring a high score of 58. Whilst we didn't really get much of a look at Bunter this season, he could be one worth watching over the preseason as a top range pick, he is obviously a talented youngster.

Verdict:
Unlikely to be able to make his way into my team at that price with other mid-priced and rookie options looking more valuable than him at the moment. With underpriced players like Brent Staker, Sam Docherty and the more expensive Harbrow and Bock, his awkward pricing will make it hard for me to pick him.

Predicted 2013 average: 60

[Kellogscrunchynut]

I am going to need a fair bit of convincing in the preseaon before selecting him, and can anyone tell me if he is a key defender or not?

[Ricochet]

i'll be staying away from 2nd year players i think, especially mid priced ones

[Toga]

I am going to need a fair bit of convincing in the preseaon before selecting him, and can anyone tell me if he is a key defender or not?

188 cm, 83 kg, looks like his size is about that of someone that can play key defender or lock down on a smaller forward....

but yeah, me too, don't think he will get a gig unless he smashes preseason

[Adamant]

No at that price, would consider if under 150k though.

[Toga]

No at that price, would consider if under 150k though.

same here, didn't realise he was going to be so expensive till i wrote this!

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Awkward price for next year so maybe in 2014-15.

[elephants]

Might consider if he shows something for under 200k. Not a chance if he's anything over though...

[Ricochet]

Might consider if he shows something for under 200k. Not a chance if he's anything over though...

9998  ;D

[Adamant]

Might consider if he shows something for under 200k. Not a chance if he's anything over though...

9998  ;D

9999*  :D

[Ricochet]

Might consider if he shows something for under 200k. Not a chance if he's anything over though...

9998  ;D

9999*  :D

haha and now he goes into hiding for a while

[Adamant]

Might consider if he shows something for under 200k. Not a chance if he's anything over though...

9998  ;D

9999*  :D

haha and now he goes into hiding for a while

haha, apparently he is "unable to post in the counted boards"
http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,68073.30.html

[Ricochet]

Might consider if he shows something for under 200k. Not a chance if he's anything over though...

9998  ;D

9999*  :D

haha and now he goes into hiding for a while

haha, apparently he is "unable to post in the counted boards"
http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,68073.30.html

yeh he's going to keep us hanging for a bit

[Windigo]

Probably a last alternative if no other legitimate rookie defender options show themselves.

[Spinking]

The only thing is his favor would be his Def position. Price is too expensive for a largely unknown output, Hasn't established a role within the team so it's hard to know what we will get from him. Also might fall victim to the 2nd year curse...

Think he will be quality down the track, but who knows if he will be fantasy relevant. Not for me at this stage.