Best Fantasy Players from the Champs

[Mr.Craig]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-11-26/petracca-the-fantasy-fancy

Top 10 Fantasy Scorers (Aggregate) - 2014 Under-18 Championships

1. Jake Johansen (SA): 521 points
2. Christian Petracca (Vic Metro): 495 points
3. Alex Neal-Bullen (SA): 460 points
4. Dean Gore (SA): 457 points
5. Jared Hardisty (WA): 448 points
6. Angus Brayshaw (Vic Metro): 437 points
7. Harrison Wigg (SA): 420 points
8. Tyler Keitel (WA): 409 points
9. Jack Lonie (Vic Country): 396 points
10. Peter Wright (Vic Metro): 389 points

Top 10 Fantasy Scorers (Average) - 2014 Under-18 Championships

1. Ben Keays (Qld): 110 points/game
2. Tim Jones (Tas): 106 points/game
3. Christian Petracca (Vic Metro): 99 points/game
4. Abraham Ankers (NT): 98 points/game
5. Caleb Daniel (SA): 93 points/game
5. Erin Wasley-Black (NT): 93 points/game
7. Isaac Heeney (NSW/ACT): 92 points/game
8. Damien Cavka (Vic Metro): 90 points/game
9. Josh McGuinness (Tas): 89 points/game

[Mr.Craig]

Jeppa's take on the fantasy relevant rookies...

http://dreamteamtalk.com/2014/11/26/jeppas-phantom-draft-2014/

Here's an early indication of the first year players to make waves in the AFL next year. Keep tabs on these youngsters throughout the preseason.

Christian Petracca (Fwd/Mid) - Petracca will get plenty of opportunities at the Dees or Saints in 2015 and with his 92Kg frame, he is ready made. The decision for Fantasy coaches will be whether his hefty price tag is worth his potential return. Watch him closely.

Lachie Weller (Mid) - Will make an impression at any club he joins and is likely to get an opportunity early in the season. Weller wins plenty of the ball and kicks goals. If he gets to the Bombers at pick 17, I'd almost say that he's a lock for next year. Don't let his brother cloud your judgement!

Caleb Marchbank (Def) - Selection in the National Under-18 All Australian team and his mature body will hold him in good stead for an early debut. Marchbank marks the ball strongly and has a neat disposal so expect plenty of +6's. Should play 10+ games if he ends up at the Blues.

Isaac Heeney (Mid) - This year's Matt Crouch! Heeney is the most Fantasy relevant rookie given his ball winning ability and high tackle count. He averaged 22 possessions, 4 marks, 7 tackles and 101 Fantasy Points in 5 TAC cup games but can he break into the Swans 22? Don't rule it out!

Touk Miller (Fwd/Mid) - Doesn't take no for an answer. Miller will be working hard to make an early impression at his new club. He averaged 22 possessions, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 1 goal and 98 Fantasy Points in the TAC Cup this year. Fingers crossed he is given Fwd status.


OTHER CHEAPIES TO LOOK OUT FOR

Jesse Hogan (Fwd) - 2014 was a year to forget for Hogan so hopefully the highly rated youngster can complete a full preseason. Don't forget that he won Casey's best and fairest in 2013 after averaging 15 disposals, 7 marks, 2 tackles and 2.5 goals per game. Has to be on everyone's watchlist.

Nathan Freeman (Mid) - Another youngster with his injury woes this past season. Freeman has a mature frame to mix it with the big boys in 2015 and in my opinion, he's in the best 22 at Collingwood. He's my early tip for next year's NAB Rising Star award.

Trent Dumont (Mid) - In trouble with the law but Dumont almost broke into the Kangaroos' senior side in the later rounds last season. Averaged 25 disposals, 4.8 marks, 6.3 tackles and 108 Fantasy Points in VFL this year. Wait to see what happens off field before picking Dumont.

Shane Biggs (Def/Mid) - Traded to the Bulldogs minutes before this year's deadline. He can play at half back, through the midfield or as a tagger. Biggs scored 96 Fantasy Points in a game against the Saints last season and with midfield depth running thin at the Dogs with the loss of Griffen and Cooney, he becomes Fantasy relevant. Could be given dual Def/Mid status.

Mark Whiley (Mid) - Was traded to the Blues in an attempt to receive more senior opportunities. Whiley averaged 30 disposal and 4 tackles in the NEAFL last season thus could he be this year's Anthony Miles? Here's hoping.

Mitch Clark (Fwd) - If he's fit and available, the key forward is an automatic selection. With Geelong's quality mids feeding him the ball, he'll take plenty of marks and kick multiple goals each week. Four games over the past two seasons means Clark will be dirt cheap.

[kilbluff1985]

interesting a few of the top 10 scorers are unknown players

[Mr.Craig]

Wigg might be one to keep an eye on.

[Nige]

All my research is slowly being revealed.  :'(

[Mr.Craig]

All my research is slowly being revealed.  :'(

Sorry Jeppa.

[Nige]

All my research is slowly being revealed.  :'(

Sorry Jeppa.

No dramas.  :P

[JBs-Hawks]

Wigg might be one to keep an eye on.

Played his Juniors at my club

[Mr.Craig]

Wigg might be one to keep an eye on.

Played his Juniors at my club

Your thoughts?

[pommyadam]

NT's Ankers and SA's Johansen are two VERY much relevant in my eyes
hoping that they slip low (not talked about top 25, so hopefully basement prices), and get early games

edit: damn, unfortunately neither were picked up in the draft, back to the drawing board :(

[RookieDTer]

All this rookie watching is not very efficient unfortunately, until we know the pricing structure for Rookies.

[Mr.Craig]

There's no such thing as too much research.

[Ricochet]

There's no such thing as too much research.

[T Dog]

There's no such thing as too much research.

Don't stop..go go go  ;D

[Grazz]

Nice work Mr C.  ;)