Dyson Heppell has been sidelined temporarily with Hamstring Tendinitis, he has been given a short rest period & should resume full training in the near future.
Heppell averaged 101.6pts in AFL Fantasy & 101.6pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
Fantasy News Today: 31 January, 2019
Joe Daniher remains in doubt for Round 1, any setbacks from here could jeopardise a season opener against the Giants in Sydney.
“The fact that he hasn’t done a full training session yet means it’ll be tight” John Worsfold on the time frame for Daniher playing Round 1 via @CalTwomey.
Daniher averaged 63.9pts in AFL Fantasy & 56.9pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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Kobe Mutch has also been sidelined with an Ankle injury, he played 3 games last season & averaged 60.0pts in AFL Fantasy & 54.7pts in SuperCoach.
Matt Suckling is on track for Round 1, his 2018 season was impacted by an Achilles injury.
“I’m back into full training now.. I’m feeling good & excited for the start of the year.” Matt Suckling on recovering from his Achilles injury.
Suckling averaged 80.7pts in AFL Fantasy & 91.5pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
Anthony Miles will be high on the radar for many fantasy coaches this pre-season, he is also high on the radar for Gold Coast coach Stuart Dew.
“I think he’ll thrive with greater responsibility” Stuart Dew on Anthony Miles.
Miles played only 1 game in 2018 & 5 games in 2017, he averaged 86.3pts in AFL Fantasy & 89.8pts in SuperCoach in 2016.
AFL Fantasy: 2019 Top 5 Value Plays
Ben Ainsworth will likely play the majority of time up forward for the Suns in 2019, he could however see a bump in midfield usage early in the 2019 season.
“I think initially we’re trying to have a look at him in the midfield.. obviously he’s dangerous around goals as well” Stuart Dew on Ben Ainsworth.
Ainsworth averaged 60.9pts in AFL Fantasy & 61.4pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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Tom Bugg retired from footy today to pursue outside business interests, that leaves 3 spots available for Carlton during the Pre-Season Supplemental Selection Period (SSP).
Michael Gibbons & Matthew Cottrell have been training with Carlton over the summer, the Blues have until March 15 to add players to their list.
Gibbons averaged 28.6 disposals in the VFL in 2018, Cottrell averaged 13.1 Disposals in the TAC Cup.
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Tom North may get some traction over the next few weeks, Adam Cerra was certainly selling him today.
“He is a big-bodied inside midfielder who has a knack of always finding the ball.. He has a lot to show when he finally makes his debut I reckon.” Adam Cerra on Tom North.
North was selected at pick 65 in the 2017 AFL Draft, he averaged 18.6 Disposals for Peel Thunder in 2018.
AFL Fantasy: 2019 Top 5 Potential Busts
Harley Bennell inches closer to AFL action again having put together a near full pre-season, he would provide fantasy coaches a cheap option if available at Round 1.
“I wasn’t at a session on a Friday & Peter Bell rang me & they were all raving about how he trained.. but there’s plenty of work to go.. But if he’s fit he’s clearly good enough to play.” Ross Lyon on Harley Bennell via @Nick_Bowen.
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