2021 Fantasy: Top 10 Midfielders Under $300K

The 2021 H&A season is set to begin on March 18, @aflratingsPete ranks the Top 10 Midfielders under $300K in AFL Fantasy classic. 

The following list is a balanced opinion of which players to target throughout the 2021 H&A season, it doesn’t necessarily associate a high rank with a potential early game in the season. The comments are important to acknowledge; ability, playing role & potential scoring output have an influence on the rank. 

2021 Fantasy: Top 10 Forwards Under $300K

2021 Fantasy: Top 10 Defenders Under $300K

2021 Fantasy: Top 5 Rucks Under $300K

1.Tom Powell (Nth Melbourne) $246K 

Powell was a prolific ball winner at U18 level, this will likely transfer to the AFL. He’ll see plenty of midfield opportunities at the Kangaroos this season, he can work as an inside or outside midfield type & place himself in the right position to win the ball. He is monster value at his Round 1 starting salary. 

Season Projection: 80

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2. Tanner Bruhn (GWS Giants) $248K 

Bruhn was selected at pick 12 in the 2020 AFL draft, he is primed to be an absolute steal that late in the draft. He was an elite midfielder in his junior career finding the ball on the inside or outside, he’ll play most of his early footy as a forward with some midfield usage this season. Bruhn is a very solid selection at Round 1. 

Season Projection: 65

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3. Sam Berry (Adelaide) $216K

Berry is an inside contested bull type player, he should win plenty of ball working through a midfield role. It shouldn’t be too long before we see Berry at AFL level, with the Crows in a rebuild senior coach Matthew Nicks still wants to evaluate the list which should provide an opportunity. Once Berry is named, he’s an instant trade target.  

Season Projection: 70

2021 Fantasy: Top 10 Forwards

4. Finn Maginness (Hawthorn) $279K 

Maginness made his debut in 2020 recording just 10 Disposals, he was elite at U18 level working through congestion with ease. He can win the ball both as an inside or outside midfielder, given the Hawks are in a rebuild situation this season he should see more opportunities. 

Season Projection: 60

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5. Will Phillips (Nth Melbourne) $266K

The Kangaroos hit the draft looking for midfielders last year & selected Phillips at pick 3, he missed playing in the 2020 season at U18 level due to Covid. Phillips is an elite prospect for Nth Melbourne, he should see plenty of opportunities in his first year at AFL level. 

Season Projection: 70

6. Connor Downie (Hawthorn) $202K 

Downie was selected at Pick 35 in the 2020 AFL Draft, he’ll likely play as an outside midfield type earlier in his career at the Hawks. He should see plenty of opportunities in a team that is in a rebuild, his fantasy output should be very solid. The Round 1 starting salary for Downie is great value. 

Season Projection: 60

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7. Errol Gulden (Sydney) $208K

The Swans have themselves an elite prospect in Gulden, he is very sharp in contested situations using his classy skills to distribute to his team mates. He’ll likely play as a small forward/half-forward type early in his career at the Swans, a move into the midfield is possible in the long term. Gulden is elite in contested situations, he’ll provide a very good ROI. 

Season Projection: 55

8. James Jordon (Melbourne) $170K

Jordon will make his AFL debut in Round 1, he was used at centre bounces during the pre-season. With Melbourne senior coach Simon Goodwin looking to find more depth through the midfield Jordon is likely to be given an opportunity in a prime fantasy scoring position, he’s a solid selection at Round 1. 

Season Projection: 55

2021 Fantasy: Top 10 Defenders

9. Jackson Mead (Port Adelaide) $170K 

Mead is likely to make his AFL debut this season, he’ll slot into a small/half forward role early on in his career in a strong Power team. He is well suited to a high scoring team with his ability to be able to hit the scoreboard, his starting salary should provide a very good ROI. 

Season Projection: 50

10. Charlie Lazzaro (Nth Melbourne) $200K

Lazzaro was selected at pick 36 in the 2020 AFL Draft, his landing spot in a rebuild team should provide more than a few opportunities this season. He can play either as an outside or inside midfield type role with the ability to find plenty of the ball, he’ll likely settle in early across the half-forward lines. Certainly worth considering when named. 

Season Projection: 55

2021 Fantasy: Top 10 Midfielders

Article by @aflratingsPete 

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