Steven May was traded to Melbourne today from Gold Coast, Kade Kolodjashnij was also sent to the Demons in exchange for Pick 6.
May has a career average 14.6 Disposals & 5.2 Marks from 123 games at Gold Coast, he averaged 17.4 Disposals & 7.5 Marks from 17 games in 2018. May was drafted by the Suns in 2010 as a local talent selection.
“Steven is an experienced defender, who brings speed and aggression, and he plays with a ruthless nature that we like” Melbourne GM of Football Operations Josh Mahoney.
Kolodjashnij has a career average 19.2 Disposals & 5.8 Marks, he averaged 16.4 Disposals & 5.5 Marks from 8 games in 2018. Kolodjashnij was selected at Pick 5 in the 2013 AFL Draft.
“Kade can play on the wing and across half-back, where he can show his running ability” Melbourne GM of Football Operations Josh Mahoney.
TRADE DETAILS
Melbourne Receive
Steven May, Kade Kolodjashnij
Gold Coast Receive
Pick 6
AFL FANTASY TAKE: May does have a decent Disposal & Mark average but hasn’t really converted that into fantasy points over his career, his role at Melbourne could be fantasy friendly in situations where he doesn’t haven’t a direct match-up. Worth a watch during pre-season games to get a good understanding of his role, wait & see.
Kolodjashnij might be a sneaky fantasy option in defence, he averaged 67.5pts in 2018 from 8 games but in 2017 he averaged 85.8pts. The upside & potential for Kolodjashnij has promise, a definite watch list candidate.
Fantasy Impact: 2019 Rule Changes
