2023 AFL Fantasy: Olli Hotton

AFL Fantasy Analysis: Olli Hotton was selected at pick 35 in the 2022 AFL Draft by St Kilda, he was recruited from Sandringham Dragons.

He plays as a forward/midfielder and is currently 182cm and 79kg.

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2022 Season
Games: 8
Disposals: 17.4
Marks: 3.5
Tackles: 1.6
Goals: 5

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Hotton is an energetic medium forward with a sharp awareness in front of goal.

Former St Kilda Head of List Management James Gallagher provided a brief update after Hotton was selected.

“Olli is a strong and influential midfielder/forward complete with a great burst of power. He’s talent in front of goal and is a great addition to our list.” Gallagher said.

Hotton also averaged 16.8 disposals, 1.3 marks, 2.0 tackles and kicked 6 goals from 4 games in the 2022 U18 National Championships.

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Fantasy Impact: Olli Hotton will add depth to the St Kilda forward group.

He reads the play well and is strong in marking contests. He can hit the scoreboard with time and space.

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The short term fantasy prospects are quite moderate, he is unavailable for the first half of the year with a back stress fracture.

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His long term prospects could be moderate, a forward role will likely provide an inconsistent scoring output. There is the possibility he could move further up the ground which is is likely to improve his scores

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Season long fantasy: Hotton may be an outside chance to see AFL action late in the 2023 season, the Saints will be very cautious with his back injury in his first year.

Single season draft leagues: He’s a pass in single season draft leagues.

DFS: He’ll be a consideration only at a low entry level salary.

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