The commentary from Carlton players on Sam Walsh has been all positive so far this pre-season, Kade Simpson was the latest to provide a brief update on Monday.
“He’s been really impressive on the track. I think he will slot very nicely into our midfield.” Kade Simpson on Sam Walsh via @1116sen.
Fantasy News Today: 1 February, 2019
Nat Fyfe is dealing with a minor Elbow concern, the injury isn’t considered serious but will be monitored.
“It’s pretty painful, but not lasting damage. It’s just something I’ll have to manage for the next couple of weeks.” Nat Fyfe via @6PR on Monday.
Fyfe averaged 102.1pts in AFL Fantasy & 113.9pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
AFL Fantasy: 2019 Top 5 Key Forward Value Plays
Adam Cerra & Andrew Brayshaw continue to build up to Round 1, an expansive midfield role is possible early in the season for the pair with injuries to Connor Blakely & Stephen Hill.
Cerra averaged 59.5pts in AFL Fantasy & 60.7pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
Brayshaw averaged 66.8pts in AFL Fantasy & 60.5pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
AFL Fantasy: 2019 Top 5 Value Plays
After a promising 2018 season Jayden Short is set to track in the right direction again in 2019, Trent Cotchin singled out Short in an interview today on SEN.
“He’s continued his growth throughout this pre-season” Trent Cotchin on Jayden Short via @1116sen.
Short averaged 75.7pts in AFL Fantasy & 85.5pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
The new rules will impact scoring in 2019 for both AFL Fantasy & SuperCoach, the early prognosis is that dominant Rucks are a highly valuable commodity for centre bounce clearances.
“The feedback we’re getting is.. the starting positions are having an immediate impact.. it’s going to suit dominant Ruckmen, there’s no question about that” Steve Hocking on the new 6-6-6 starting positions via @1116sen.
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The Kick-in rule has sparked quite a bit of interest for fantasy coaches during the pre-season, Round 1 AFLW did produced a significant shift & will likely continue to do so early in the season for both the AFLW & AFL.
“Play-ons went from about 35% in year 2, they were up to 70% within AFLW Round 1” Steve Hocking on the new kick-in rule via @1116sen.
Fantasy Impact: 2019 Rule Changes
The midfield usage for Tim Taranto is set to increase in 2019, Leon Cameron seemed extremely confident about his role this season.
“.. there’s no doubt his time in the middle will increase dramatically” Leon Cameron on Tim Taranto.
Taranto averaged 89.5pts in AFL Fantasy & 88.7pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
AFL Fantasy: 2019 Top 5 Potential Busts
It looks likely that Ian Hill won’t be in the frame to debut in Round 1, he is coming off a shoulder reconstruction prior to arriving at the Giants.
“We’re mindful his full contact (training) is probably another 6 weeks away” Leon Cameron on Ian Hill.
Bet Lab: 2019 Final 8
The expectation for Toby Greene playing in Round 1 is increasing, Leon Cameron was cautiously optimistic.
“I expect him to play Round 1” Leon Cameron on Toby Greene.
Greene averaged 70.1pts in AFL Fantasy & 72.6pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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Zach Merrett continues to progress from an ankle injury, he will resume running next week.
“Hopefully quite quickly over the next couple of weeks, he’s to run over ground, work on his change of direction & then start to integrate back into training” Justin Crow
Merrett injured his Ankle back on January 18, it appears likely he will have missed more than a month of full training when he returns.
Merrett averaged 101.5pts in AFL Fantasy & 100.4pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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Dyson Heppell is still on a modified program after dealing with hamstring tendinitis, the injury isn’t considered serious and he is on track for Round 1 after a couple of days rest.
“We’ve taken a really conservative approach.. he’s back running now” Justin Crow.
Heppell averaged 101.6pts in AFL Fantasy & 101.6pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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Gary Ablett looks set to play a more predominant role in the Forward line this season, he kicked 16 Goals from 19 games last season.
“I will spend a little bit of time through the midfield, but I’ll probably spend the majority of time down forward this year.” Garry Ablett.
Ablett averaged 104.2pts in AFL Fantasy & 106.9pts in SuperCoach in 2018.
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