Shortys Captain choices - Round 3

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Round three gets underway this week, as does round one of our fantasy leagues. Getting those last minute trades done before the prices fluctuate are the priority of the week However the all important captaincy choice is vital for pushing up the overall rankings and now gaining the bragging rights over your mates.

Round two saw some different high scorers. Justin Westhoff continued his huge start to 2013 with 163 points, Chad Wingard feasted on the lowly GWS finishing with 145 points, Pearce Hanley was brilliant (160) and young Magpie Jamie Elliot had the best game of his career, with five majors and 159 points. The always reliable suspects of Jobe Watson (166), Joel Selwood (140) and Sam Mitchell (134) all had big games and will continue to do so.

Looking ahead to round three options, they are as follows:


Trent Cotchin
The Tiger skipper has gone from strength to strength since mid way through 2012. He has started 2013 with two scores of 119 and seems almost impossible to keep down for an entire four quarters; he had 22 touches after half time against the Saints. Against the dogs this week, he will have close attention from Nick Lower but I'll back the Tigers in for a big win and another quality Cotchin score.

Matthew Priddis
The Demons are currently the competitions punching bag and a clear opportunity for some huge scores for many Eagles players this week. The likes of Shuey, Waters and even Josh Kennedy could be in for massive scores. But your best bet is Mr Consistent himself Matty Priddis. In the past three seasons, Priddis has played the Dees four times, averaging 31 disposals and a monstrous 130 points!

Patrick Dangerfield
Many would have traded out Dangerfield after his poor round one showing, but he proved last week that he is a class mover with a superb final quarter and 107 points. He plays his best footy when the stakes are high, I expect the showdown to be the perfect springboard for his 2013 season. In last year's first clash with Port Adelaide he notched up 141 SC points, then 97 later in the year.

Brendon Goddard
Friday nights match between the Bombers and the Dockers will have many potentially high scoring players, with the added incentive of possible loop hole vice captains. Jobe Watson will cop Crowley, which is always risky, while Fyfe and Mundy have traded 100's in the opening rounds. I believe