AFL Fantasy Analysis: Darcy Jones was selected at pick 21 in the 2022 AFL Draft by GWS, he was recruited from Swan Districts.
He plays as a midfielder/small forward and is currently 175cm and 63kg.
2022 Season – WAFL Colts
Games: 6
Disposals: 25.5
Marks: 3.8
Tackles: 4.2
Goals: 6
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Jones is a midfielder with speed that can impact forward.
GWS National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso provided a brief update after Jones was selected.
“Darcy is a player we believe can turn into a dangerous small forward who combines some elite athletic traits with a strong footy brain,”
“Darcy’s two-way speed suits the way we want to play, yet he also is a strong competitor who we are confident can develop into a player that gives us a spark in the front half.” Caruso said.
Jones also averaged 19.7 disposals, 3.7 marks, 3.3 tackles and kicked 4 goals from 3 games in the 2022 U18 National Championships.
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Fantasy Impact: Darcy Jones will add depth to the forward line and midfield at GWS.
He has excellent speed and is smooth at ground level, he can also provide excellent pressure as a small forward.
The short term fantasy prospects could be moderate, a small forward role is unlikely to provide a strong fantasy scoring output.
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His long term prospects could be similar, a move into a midfield role would be required to provide a decent scoring output otherwise his scoring will remain inconsistent as a small forward.
Season long fantasy: Jones may be an option if available players at his salary range are limited, there will likely be several role adjustments with a new coach this season at the Giants. The path for Jones early will likely be through a small forward role but the Giants are quite deep at that position with Toby Greene, Brent Daniels and Toby Bedford to name a few. The Giants are a must watch over pre-season for role adjustments which may provide opportunities for players such as Jones.
Single season draft leagues: He’s a pass in single season draft leagues.
DFS: He will be a consideration at a low entry level salary in favourable match-ups only.
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Image: GWS Giants
Source: GWS Giants
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