For the first time this season we have a normal break and it appears we are going to need all of it to consume injury information & team news prior to Round 7, Lachie Whitfield is a major concern for nearly all top ranked players which likely leads into one of the most important decisions so far in 2019 – For those without Whitfield, your discount is on the way in 2-4 weeks time.
Make the most of your time & research well this week, sound decisions could be pivotal to your end game.
AFL Fantasy Game Notes: Round 6
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
Richmond v Melbourne (MCG)
Dustin Martin was shadowed in the midfield by Michael Hibberd & moved forward as a result, he recorded 17 Disposals & 1 Goals for 68pts.
Max Gawn recorded 48 Hit Outs against Toby Nankervis for a team high 112pts.
Essendon v Collingwood (MCG)
Collingwood were happy to go in a midfield shootout against the Bombers, Dylan Shiel was virtually left alone recording 34 Disposals for 136pts.
Brodie Grundy is putting together another solid season, he recorded 39 Hit Outs for 123pts.
Port Adelaide v Nth Melbourne (AO)
Tom Rockliff was shadowed by Jack Ziebell for most of the night, he moved forward in the 3rd Qtr resulting in a massive slow down finishing with 107pts.
Nth Melbourne coach Brad Scott suggested mid-week Ziebell would see an increase in midfield usage, he scored 100pts. Shaun Higgins was also a late withdrawal.
Gold Coast v Brisbane (MS)
It’s hard to ignore the numbers Brayden Fiorini is putting up this season, he added 137pts in Round 6 with ease.
Lachie Neale was shadowed by Jack Bowes for most of the day, Neale fought his way to 108pts.
St Kilda v Adelaide (MRVL)
Seb Ross has put together 3 solid weeks in a row now, he recorded 26 Disposals & 8 Tackles in Round 6 for 122pts.
Rory Sloane was shadowed by Jack Steele and started extremely slowly, he fought his way to 82pts.
Sydney v GWS Giants (SCG)
Jake Lloyd was shadowed by Matt deBoer for most of the night, as a result it was a slow night for Lloyd scoring 85pts.
Lachie Whitfield played mostly forward & received a leg cork early in the 2nd Qtr, by the 3rd Qtr he could hardly walk & had little impact.
Fremantle v Western Bulldogs (OS)
Nat Fyfe has been solid since his return, he recorded 30 Disposals, 9 Marks, 5 Tackles & 1 Goal for 124pts in Round 6.
The battle for premium midfield time continues at the Bulldogs, Caleb Daniel continued his defensive role recording 30 Disposals for 99pts.
Hawthorn v Carlton (UTAS)
Jaeger O’Meara did as he pleased recording 42 Disposals for 134pts, Liam Shiels was also dominant recording 145pts.
Patrick Cripps was shadowed by Daniel Howe but still managed 99pts, Kade Simpson didn’t return after Half Time due to a hamstring issue.
Geelong v West Coast (GMHBA)
The points were flowing late for Geelong players, Patrick Dangerfield scored 92pts in the second half for 138pts while Tom Stewart filled up in junk time eventually scoring 124pts.
Tom Hickey feasted on being solo Ruck scoring 141pts, he recorded 25 Disposals, 7 Marks, 5 Tackles, 1 Goal & 32 Hit Outs in an impressive game.
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