Round 3 was one to forget if you were rolling with Tom Rockliff &/or Nat Fyfe, both sustained concussion in the 3rd Qtr and did not return.
Both Rockliff & Fyfe will be questionable & a test at a minimum this week, plans on both need to be made in a worst case scenario.
Injuries are a part of any fantasy season, avoiding them is near impossible with decision making critical post round to rebound as quickly as possible.
AFL Fantasy Game Notes: Round 3
Each week of the H&A season there will be a few key notes from each game that may provide some benefit to your AFL Fantasy decisions.
Article by @aflratingsPete
Adelaide v Geelong (AO)
Brad Crouch is in rare form after missing the entire 2018 season, he recorded 35 Disposals in a loss to Geelong & is averaging 29.7 Disposals & 115.3pts this season.
Be aware opposition teams are targeting Rory Laird this season, for the 3rd week in a row teams have tried to shut down the run off half-back by the Crows.
Patrick Dangerfield was on fire again in Round 3 recording a game high 132pts, all eyes will be on Tim Kelly this week after sustaining an Ankle injury late in the game but Chris Scott was adamant he could have returned if needed.
Melbourne v Essendon (MCG)
Angus Brayshaw won his own ball at will against the Bombers recording 34 Disposals & 129pts, Max Gawn recorded 43 Hit Outs for 107pts.
Shaun McKernan injured his hamstring for the Bombers and will miss an extended period of time, this could have a positive impact for Zac Clarke who recorded 47pts in his Essendon debut.
Carlton v Sydney (MRVL)
Sam Walsh has to be up there with one of the better rookies in recent times, he recorded his first career 100pt game in Round 3 & is averaging 93pts for the season.
Isaac Heeney looked fresh coming off an 8 day break recording 26 Disposals 8 Marks 4 Goals for 121pts, he wasn’t impeded in any way by an early season ankle injury.
GWS Giants v Richmond (GS)
Lachie Whitfield was utilised at a very high rate across half back by the Giants recording a career high 42 Disposals for 162pts, Jeremy Cameron torched the Richmond defence for 7 Goals & a career high 147pts.
It has been an underwhelming start to the season for Dustin Martin recording another subpar score of 68pts, he was tagged by Matt de Boer & could also be a chance to miss via suspension in Round 4 for a behind the play incident.
Brisbane v Port Adelaide (Gabba)
Lachie Neale has taken his fantasy game to a new level over the last 2 weeks, he scored 135pts & is averaging 124.0pts this season.
Connor Rozee recorded an outstanding score of 121pts, he kicked 5 Goals in a half forward type role.
Collingwood v West Coast (MCG)
Brodie Grundy recorded 40 Hit Outs on his way to 122pts, the volatile Jack Crisp scored just 49pts.
Only 1 player scored 100pts or more for West Coast (Luke Shuey 101pts), Andrew Gaff looked fresh recording 35 Disposals with complete ease.
Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast (MRVL)
Languishing on 10pts late in the 1st Qtr Jack Macrae completely turned his day around finishing with a game high 132pts.
Josh Dunkley recorded a season low 16 Disposals but managed to hit the scoreboard with 2 Goals, he appeared to start in the forward line quite often against the Suns.
Jarrod Witts couldn’t take advantage of a crush spot against Tim English, Witts recorded 52 Hit Outs but turned that into only 93pts.
Hawthorn v Nth Melbourne (MCG)
Jaeger O’Meara recorded 31 Disposals & 12 Tackles for 132pts, he is averaging 120.0pts so far this season.
Todd Goldstein worked his way to just 70pts, Goldy recorded 28 Hit Outs & Tom Campbell 10 Hit Outs in Round 3.
Fremantle v St Kilda (OS)
Luke Ryan was dominant across half -back with little opposition from the Saints, he recorded 32 Disposals & 13 Marks with ease.
Rowan Marshall was outstanding for St Kilda, he recorded 16 Disposals 6 Tackles & 40 Hit Outs & is FWD eligible only at this stage.
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