AFL DFS Top Plays offers an informed analysis of each game to highlight notable players.
Games:
Nth Melbourne v Carlton (Gabba), Saturday 25th July 1:05pm AEST
Sydney v Hawthorn (SCG), Saturday 25th July 3:35pm AEST
Port Adelaide v St Kilda (Adelaide Oval), Saturday 25th July 7:40pm AEST
Betting:
Nth Melbourne $2.70 Carlton $1.48 -12.5
Sydney $2.15 Hawthorn $1.73 -4.5
Port Adelaide $1.38 -16.5 St Kilda $3.15
Weather:
🌦 2020 AFL Weather Forecast: Round 8
Main GPP’s: DK US$30K, DS A$75K
Article by @aflratingsPete
Hawthorn
It has been a relatively slow start to the 2020 season for Tom Mitchell HAW (DK $7,500, DS $13,980), with just the 1 ceiling game to his name his average of 77.0pts per game is a step below premium scoring Mids this year.
Mitchell returns to his former home ground the SCG, the smaller ground should suit the Hawks midfielder attending contest after contest in quick succession.
The Swans have their injury concerns in the midfield and are very much under strength, if Mitchell can find enough space at contests then a ceiling game is definitely in play.
Expect strong ownership numbers for Mitchell on Saturday.
Sydney
Luke Parker SYDÂ (DK $7,900, DS $14,650) crushed last week scoring 110pts from 27 Disposals & 8 Tackles, with Josh Kennedy sidelined due to injury Parker has full responsibility as an inside midfielder for the Swans.
Parker was used at 84.0% of team CBA’s last week (Season: 78.5%), that will likely remain high against the Hawks on Saturday.
The ownership for Parker could be moderate to strong, if the rain arrives in Sydney wet conditions won’t hinder his contested inside game.
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Value
Peter Ladhams PAÂ (DK $6,000, DS $10,010)Â will again assume the No.1 starting Ruck role for Port Adelaide on Saturday night, last week he recorded 21 Disposals, 3 Marks & 16 Hit Outs against Carlton (Marc Pittonet).
The opposition for Ladhams will be slightly stronger against the Saints, the Rowan Marshall/Paddy Ryder ruck combo may put a ceiling on the Hit Outs for Ladhams but his ability to find space & accumulate Disposals should be strong enough to exceed value.
Based on the other Ruck options and their listed salaries on Saturday expect ownership to be strong for Ladhams.
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