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2 CONTENTS 2013 DRAFT KIT INTRODUCTION TO THE DRAFT KIT... 3 LATEST INJURY AND SUSPENSION NEWS... 4 RANKINGS BY POSITION... 5 BACKS... 5 CENTRES... 5 FORWARDS... 6 RUCKS... 6 POSITION PROFILES... 7 BACKS... 7 CENTRES FORWARDS RUCKS SLEEPERS AND UNDERVALUED PLAYERS BUSTS AND OVERVALUED PLAYERS RESULTS OF THE 2013 EXPERT LEAGUE DRAFT FANTASY DRAFT BASICS ONCE YOUR DRAFT IS COMPLETE Page 2

3 INTRODUCTION TO THE DRAFT KIT FROM THE EDITOR Welcome to the 2013 fantasy AFL season, and the first edition of the Footy Prophet Draft Kit. Here you ll find everything you need for your fantasy draft, including draft rankings, player profiles, assessment of their recent performances and tips on where each player should be selected. This Draft Kit represents the benefits of countless hours of research and thought-provoking arguments over player v player rankings, all ready for you to access in a simple, easy to read format. There's some handy introductory material for first time drafters or old hands who want to brush up a bit, along with the latest injury news, details of players who might go boom or bust in 2013, and best of all, our comprehensive profiles, covering almost 250 of the most fantasy-relevant players! All of the complex statistics, hype and season projections have been compressed into a format that allows for easy reference and use in your drafts this year. It's up to you to make the call on which players will live up to their promise and which will fade and fail in We can't tell you for certain who will sink or swim, as there are never any guarantees in fantasy football. However, with our Draft Kit, you'll have all the tools you need to make those decisions, and make them well. We've developed this Draft Kit especially for use with Ultimate Footy, so the points system and positions described here are those used in the standard setting for Ultimate Footy leagues. Although the majority of content in this guide is relevant to all fantasy draft leagues, the numbers specifically relate to points-based leagues using the standard scoring formula. For further information and FAQs on the most advanced and customisable fantasy draft platform for AFL, visit Drafting is the future of fantasy sports. Only in draft leagues can you really appreciate the fantasy value of players, as you assemble teams of players whose real sporting performances form the basis of dynamic head-to-head matchups with your mates. Our team has worked tirelessly to put this Draft Kit together, and get you ready for your fantasy drafts in The fantasy football landscape is changing, and we re here to help you through the emerging draft formats. Whether you re a fantasy draft veteran, or participating for the first time, we hope that you find this Draft Kit insightful, clear to follow, but most of all an integral resource in your research and preparation. It s been an exhilarating journey to this point, and we re pleased to present you with a comprehensive fantasy draft resource. Thanks for all your support so far, and stay with us as we tackle 2013 head on. We have plenty of exciting developments planned for the upcoming season and beyond. Visit our website regularly for the latest analysis, tips and resources for your fantasy team. Download it, print it, give it to your mates (or not). But this Draft Kit is the ultimate resource for your 2013 Ultimate Footy draft league. May your fantasy team do well and may Nat Fyfe show us all what he s capable of for an entire year. We hope you enjoy this inaugural edition. Matthew James Editor Footy Prophet The draft is the most critical aspect of a fantasy league with our guidance we hope to uncover that extra sleeper that you need, or help you choose between two seemingly comparable names when the clock is ticking down and the pressure is on. Pages 5-6 of this Draft Kit are an excellent resource on the day of your draft, as you can use this to keep track of which players have been drafted, and who is still available. With all that said, go forth, draft, and be happy! Josh Elliott Fantasy Analyst Footy Prophet Football analysis and opinion with a fantasy focus. Footy Prophet. Be a part of the game. Page 3

4 LATEST INJURY AND SUSPENSION NEWS 2013 DRAFT KIT Injury and suspension details current as of Sunday 24 February For updated information, see Player Name Injury Notes Nic Naitanui Groin - Lingering concerns. He s aiming to play Round 1, but may miss up to 2 months of 2013 Dale Thomas Ankle - Surgery before Christmas saw a delayed start to the preseason and may not be fit for Round 1 Jack Trengove Ankle - Doubts remain over his fitness come Round 1 Brendan Whitecross Knee - Ruptured ACL in 2012 finals series, expected to return later in the season David Zaharakis Quad - Reinjured at training and slated to miss part of the NAB cup. Monitor Chad Cornes Knee - Unlikely starter Round 1 after he underwent surgery on a cyst in his knee Dom Tyson Knee - Injured his PCL in late 2012 and is slated to miss the first half of the 2013 season Nathan Foley Achilles - Has restarted training, but is unlikely to play early in the season at this stage Brodie Smith Broken collarbone Expected to miss 8 weeks, include first month of the season Aaron Sandilands Hamstring Injured at training, possibly out until May Sharrod Wellingham Ankle A freak trampoline accident has put Wellingham in doubt for Round 1 Hamish McIntosh Knee Surgery early last month has him in doubt for Round 1. Nathan Bock Broken Leg Still recovering since the injury in Round 6, 2012 and likely to miss the first few rounds Leigh Adams Shoulder Recovering from 'bone-block' surgery, should play late in the NAB Cup Robbie Gray Knee Recovering from reconstruction, likely to miss the first few rounds of 2013 Adam Goodes Knee PCL tear suffered in the Grand Final and has declared himself a certain starter for Round 1 Mitch Clark Foot Lingering concern means he is no certainty for Round 1 Player Name Suspension Notes Kurt Tippett 11 Weeks Suspended as part of off-season scandal, will miss the first half of 2013 Campbell Brown 6 Weeks Convicted of forceful contact on Aiden Riley in Round 23 Brent Harvey 6 Weeks Convicted of two striking offences during last year's Elimination Final Heath Scotland 2 Weeks Club-imposed suspension for an off-field incident Steve Johnson 1 Week Convicted of striking Hayden Ballantyne during the NAB Cup James Kelly 1 Week Convicted of forceful contact on Tendai Mzungu during last year s Elimination Final Leigh Montagna 1 Week Convicted of rough conduct against Andrew Walker in Round 23 Page 4

5 RANKINGS BY POSITION BACKS 1. Brendon Goddard, ESS 2. Bryce Gibbs, CAR 3. Heath Scotland, CAR 4. Jack Grimes, MEL 5. Andrew Carrazzo, CAR 6. Dyson Heppell, ESS 7. Grant Birchall, HAW 8. Beau Waters, WCE 9. Matt Suckling, HAW 10. Hamish Hartlett, PTA 11. Danny Stanley, GC 12. Greg Broughton, GC 13. Luke Hodge, HAW 14. Heath Shaw, COL 15. Corey Enright, GEE 16. Jed Adcock, BRI 17. Paul Duffield, FRE 18. Pearce Hanley, BRI 19. Brent Reilly, ADE 20. Bachar Houli, ESS 21. Michael Johnson, FRE 22. Brian Lake, HAW 23. Tendai Mzungu, FRE 24. Andrew Mackie, GEE 25. Courtney Dempsey, ESS 26. Jack Watts, MEL 27. Danyle Pearce, FRE 28. Reece Conca, RIC 29. Shannon Hurn, WCE 30. Brent Guerra, HAW 31. Jared Brennan, GC 32. Chad Cornes, GWS 33. Chris Newman, RIC 34. Mitchell Golby, BRI 35. Tomas Bugg, GWS 36. Sean Dempster, STK 37. Nathan Grima, NM 38. Trent McKenzie, GC 39. Nathan Bock, GC 40. Sam Fisher, STK 41. Shaun Atley, NM 42. Harry Taylor, GEE 43. Nick Malceski, SYD 44. Shaun Burgoyne, HAW 45. Alex Rance, RIC 46. Dan Nicholson, MEL 47. Jarrod Harbrow, GC 48. Troy Chaplin, RIC 49. Luke McPharlin, FRE 50. Michael Hurley, ESS 51. Sam Butler, WCE 52. Michael Hibberd, ESS 53. Chris Yarran, CAR 54. Tom Lynch, GC 55. Scott Thompson, NM 56. Garrick Ibbotson, FRE 57. Robert Murphy, WB 58. Sam Gilbert, STK 59. Daniel Merret, BRI 60. Brodie Smith, ADE 61. Ben Jacobs, NM 62. Marty Clarke, COL 63. Farren Ray, STK 64. Bret Thornton, GWS 65. Sam Wright, NM 66. James Frawley, MEL 67. David Myers, ESS 68. Rhyce Shaw, SYD 69. Brandon Ellis, RIC 70. Tom McDonald, MEL CENTRES 1. Gary Ablett, GC 2. Dane Swan, COL 3. Scott Pendlebury, COL 4. Dayne Beams, COL 5. Trent Cotchin, RIC 6. Matthew Boyd, WB 7. Marc Murphy, CAR 8. Jobe Watson, ESS 9. Joel Selwood, GEE 10. Brett Deledio, RIC 11. Jack Redden, BRI 12. Scott Thompson, ADE 13. Andrew Swallow, NM 14. Patrick Dangerfield, ADE 15. Michael Barlow, FRE 16. Sam Mitchell, HAW 17. Brent Stanton, ESS 18. Nathan Fyfe, FRE 19. Josh Kennedy, SYD 20. Steele Sidebottom, COL 21. Kieren Jack, SYD 22. Luke Shuey, WC 23. Scott Selwood, WC 24. Toby Greene, GWS 25. James Kelly, GEE 26. Brad Ebert, PTA 27. Callan Ward, GWS 28. Shane Tuck, RIC 29. Leigh Montagna, STK 30. Shaun Grigg, RIC 31. Ryan Griffen, WB 32. Matt Priddis, WC 33. Rory Sloane, ADE 34. Chris Judd, CAR 35. Lenny Hayes, STK 36. Nick Dal Santo, STK 37. Andrew Gaff, WC 38. Ryan O'Keefe, SYD 39. Kade Simpson, CAR 40. David Mundy, FRE 41. Sam Gibson, NM 42. Daniel Cross, WB 43. Jarrad McVeigh, SYD 44. Liam Anthony, NM 45. Matt Rosa, WC 46. Harley Bennell, GC 47. Jack Steven, STK 48. Nathan Van Berlo, ADE 49. Dan Hannebery, SYD 50. Nathan Jones, MEL 51. David Armitage, STK 52. Luke Ball, COL 53. Adam Treloar, GWS 54. Mitch Wallis, WB 55. Stephen Coniglio, GWS Page 5

6 56. Brad Sewell, HAW 57. Daniel Rich, BRI 58. Brock McLean, CAR 59. Travis Boak, PTA 60. Ben Howlett, ESS 61. Clancee Pearce, FRE 62. Tom Liberatore, WB 63. Kane Cornes, PTA 64. Jack Ziebell, NM 65. Jack Trengove, MEL 66. Liam Shiels, HAW 67. Chris Masten, WC 68. Ryan Bastinac, NM 69. Brent Moloney, BRI 70. David Swallow, GC 71. Simon Black, BRI 72. Tom Scully, GWS 73. Matthew Broadbent, PTA 74. Bernie Vince, ADE 75. Andrew Embley, WC 76. Dylan Shiel, GWS 77. Clinton Young, COL 78. Nathan Foley, RIC 79. Joel Corey, GEE 80. Dion Prestia, GC FORWARDS 1. Lance Franklin, HAW 2. Tom Rockliff, BRI 3. Steve Johnson, GEE 4. Dean Cox, WCE 5. Dayne Zorko, BRI 6. Dale Thomas, COL 7. Jimmy Bartel, GEE 8. Matthew Pavlich, FRE 9. David Zaharakis, ESS 10. Paul Chapman, GEE 11. Mitch Robinson, CAR 12. Dustin Martin, RIC 13. Jarryd Roughead, HAW 14. Patrick Ryder, ESS 15. Jordan Lewis, HAW 16. Taylor Walker, ADE 17. Daniel Wells, NM 18. Adam Goodes, SYD 19. Travis Cloke, COL 20. Matthew Wright, ADE 21. Jude Bolton, SYD 22. Cyril Rioli, HAW 23. Colin Sylvia, MEL 24. Mitch Duncan, GEE 25. Nick Riewoldt, STK 26. Jarrad Waite, CAR 27. Nic Naitanui, WC 28. Sharrod Wellingham, WC 29. Drew Petrie, NM 30. Matt De Boer, FRE 31. Tom Hawkins, GEE 32. Brent Harvey, NM 33. Isaac Smith, HAW 34. Jack Riewoldt, RIC 35. David Hale, HAW 36. Leigh Adams, NM 37. Jarryd Blair, COL 38. Shaun Higgins, WB 39. Brendan Whitecross, HAW 40. Jonathan Brown, BRI 41. Mark Le Cras, WC 42. Allen Christensen, GEE 43. Lewis Jetta, SYD 44. Jeremy Howe, MEL 45. Luke Dahlhaus, WB 46. Jason Porplyzia, ADE 47. Richard Douglas, ADE 48. Andrew Walker, CAR 49. Adam Cooney, WB 50. Josh Kennedy, WC 51. Mitch Clark, MEL 52. Jack Darling, WC 53. Jay Schulz, PTA 54. Justin Westhoff, PTA 55. Luke Breust, HAW 56. Angus Monfries, PTA 57. Shannon Byrnes, MEL 58. Hayden Ballantyne, FRE 59. Stewart Crameri, ESS 60. Alex Fasolo, COL 61. Stefan Martin, BRI 62. Ben McGlynn, SYD 63. Chris Knights, RIC 64. Devon Smith, GWS 65. Claye Beams, BRI 66. Zac Clarke, FRE 67. Kurt Tippett, SYD 68. David Hille, ESS 69. Chris Mayne, FRE 70. Travis Varcoe, GEE RUCKS 1. Dean Cox, WCE 2. Ivan Maric, RIC 3. Aaron Sandilands, FRE 4. Patrick Ryder, ESS 5. Jarryd Roughead, HAW 6. Ben McEvoy, STK 7. Sam Jacobs, ADE 8. Shane Mumford, SYD 9. Todd Goldstein, NM 10. Nic Naitanui, WC 11. Matthew Leuenberger, BRI 12. Hamish McIntosh, GEE 13. Will Minson, WB 14. Matthew Kreuzer, CAR 15. Jonathan Giles, GWS 16. David Hale, HAW 17. Tom Bellchambers, ESS 18. Darren Jolly, COL 19. Stefan Martin, BRI 20. Zac Smith, GC 21. Zac Clarke, FRE 22. David Hille, ESS 23. Jon Griffen, FRE 24. Mark Jamar, MEL 25. Ben Hudson, COL Page 6

7 POSITION PROFILES In this section we preview many of the fantasy options you should consider in preparation for your fantasy drafts. Each position has been ranked in the order presented on page 5. We ve rated each player on 3 key fantasy statistics that are critical in draft platforms: Scoring Power (SP): Average scoring ability, relative to position benchmark Consistency (C): How often a player scores close to their average Availability (A): Likelihood that a player will play every game, considering injury, suspension and/or selection A 10 for any of these categories represents an elite player. A 5 or less suggests that the player has significant concerns in one or more aspects of their fantasy game, and is not worth an early draft pick. Backs 1. Brendon Goddard, ESS, average: games: 20 SP: 10 C: 7 A: 8 Goddard would probably look like a once-champion on a downturn were it not for his move to Essendon at the end of At a new club, and one looking likely to climb up the ladder, he is widely tipped to revitalise himself and see a boost in his scoring, especially as he is tipped to play more time in the midfield. It would not be surprising to see him average in the 100s in He is generally very consistent and should have no trouble playing most or all games. Without a doubt he should be the first defender snapped up in every draft. 2. Bryce Gibbs, CAR, average: games: 22 SP: 10 C: 7 A: 10 Gibbs has an interesting scoring history of going up and down, up and down. He's managed 100+ averages twice in the past but never consecutively. Many are tipping him to move back towards the midfield in 2013 and once again boost his scoring into the premium range, and he could prove to be the most valuable defender in the game. He's about the only guy who will be contesting with Goddard for the first defender to be picked, though Goddard will probably win out in most cases. Gibbs might be worth taking first in a keeper league, as he has the status of a future premium written all over him. His consistency should improve in 2013, and he is incredibly reliable when it comes to getting games, a near lock to play the full season this year. 3. Heath Scotland, CAR, average: games: 21 SP: 9 C: 9 A: 8 Scotland had an excellent 2012, although his average dropped by four points. With a new coach and a new year the Blues, expect more of the same from the Blues veteran. At his age it is hard to tell if he has just hit a road bump or if he is winding down. Even if he doesn't improve, he should be reliable for an average in the 90s. He gets games regularly at Carlton, but there is a black mark on his record he will miss the first two rounds of this year with suspension. If you can snag him a few picks late because of this, then well done. Good consistency. 4. Jack Grimes, MEL, Average: 92 SP: 8 C: 8 A: 8 Jack Grimes is a promising pick from the Dees. Taking on the captaincy he thrived in a move to the midfield, and improved his average significantly. There's a good chance it could go up higher again in 2013, but even if it doesn't, he'll still find himself amongst the highest ranking defenders in the competition. He also managed more than 14 games for the first time in his career and looks to have put his injury concerns behind him. He should be in first five defenders to go, and barring injury or a sudden downturn in form, should be able to deliver on that selection. 5. Andrew Carrazzo, CAR, Average: Games: 14 SP: 8 C: 8 A: 7 Like many of the Blues, Carrazzo had a disappointing 2012 that was hampered by injury. A broken collarbone is hardly reason to label him injury prone, and he looks likely to bounce back in The high 90s are a reasonable target, and he is fit enough to once again play a near full season. Carrazzo is currently under consideration for the captaincy at Carlton, but it doesn't seem likely that this responsibility will hinder his scoring. He s a premium back option in Ultimate Footy leagues. 6. Dyson Heppell, ESS, Average: 85.2 SP: 8 C: 9 A: 9 Heppell is one of the most exciting young players in the game. The coming years are very promising for him, and his scoring average should continue to climb. He has some great role models in the club in Watson, Goddard and Fletcher, and should only improve from here on out. He s a valuable acquisition, and worthy of his top 10 status at the back position. He s remarkably consistent and holds a firm place in the Bombers' best side. A move to the midfield resulting in a breakout season is not out of the question. 7. Grant Birchall, HAW, Average: 88.4 SP: 8 C: 7 A: 9 Birchall is poised to again be among the elite backs this year as the Hawks seek to avenge their Grand Final loss. His best footy could still be ahead of him. He is the number 1 half-back flanker on the Hawks' list, and he scores with decent consistency. Clarkson moved his gun ball-users around the field in 2012, and with Birchall pushing further up the Page 7

8 ground in 2013, he could see a modest increase in his scoring output. He s one of the most reliable players at this position. 8. Beau Waters, WCE, Average: 91.6 SP: 8 C: 8 A: 7 Waters doesn't have the best scoring history, as it goes up and down a bit, but he has the skill to keep up an average in the 90s if things go his way. He missed the Eagles' losing semi-final with a foot injury, but should be good to go in He may yet improve on his 2012 effort, but this shouldn't be relied on. He is recovering from hip surgery, and you may have to endure a few weeks of subpar form at the start of the season before he gets back to his best. However, he is an elite back when fit. 9. Matthew Suckling, HAW, Average: 82.9 SP: 7 C: 6 A: 8 A young player, a breakout 2011, many expected big things from Suckling in Instead his average dropped by almost eight points and yet he seemed to confirm his place in the team. He might be able to break back into the 90s in the future, but can occasionally produce shockers. Expect an 85 point average he is capable of 120+ scores and the frequency of these will determine how high he can push his season average. 10. Hamish Hartlett, PTA, Average: Games: 15 SP: 7 C: 6 A: 5 Hartlett is one of the most talented players on Port Adelaide's list, and looms as a future star of the competition. However, trouble with injury has prevented him from even coming close to a full season in the past. There's a good chance that at some point in the next three years or so he'll have a breakout year and massively boost his scoring. At the very least he looks capable of an 85 average, and he went close to an average of 90 in Durability is the major concern if he puts together a full season he ll be a genuinely elite fantasy player. 11. Danny Stanley, GC, Average: Games: 13 SP: 8 C: 9 A: 6 Despite boasting an average amongst the best for defenders in 2012, Stanley is flying under the radar due to the fact he only played half a season. He also has no brand name whatsoever, and could be a draft bargain. He finished the season well, and as a mature strong body, will still feature in the Suns best team this year. He has remarkable consistency and if he can average close to his 2012 numbers then he will be a valuable pick. 12. Greg Broughton, GC, Average: Games: 15 SP: 7 C: 7 A: 7 Broughton had a rough 2012, struggling to fit into Ross Lyon's new Fremantle. Traded to the Suns, he should be back to his best in 2013, and push at an average in the 80s or 90s. Midfield time looks to be on the cards, particularly given the youth of the Suns list, so he is capable of increasing his average by 10 points on He is injury-prone and inconsistent, so expectations need to be tempered a little. 13. Luke Hodge, HAW, Average: Games: 8 SP: 7 C: 8 A: 8 The Hawks captain is a diamond in the rough after injury saw him miss most of 2012 and drop his average by about seventeen points. He is fit and ready to go, and could well get back to averaging in the mid-90s again, or even higher. Draft him earlier than the other players who score at this level. The main concern with Hodge, as always, is his durability. His body has taken a battering over the years and although he has the courage to continue on, there s every chance his fantasy days are numbered. 14. Heath Shaw, COL, Average: Games: 18 SP: 7 C: 8 A: 6 Shaw had a great 2011 but saw his scoring come back down to the low 80s in Historically, whenever he plays a near-full season he scores around the low 80s whereas in 2011, when he averaged in the 90s, he only managed fourteen games. All things considered, it just looks like a full season at this level is beyond him, and he typically misses at least three or four games in a year. His scoring seems capped at an average of 85, but he is capable of impressive scores when let off the leash, with four totals of more than 100 in Corey Enright, GEE, Average: 80.8 SP: 7 C: 7 A: 9 Enright's average steadily built during his career to peak in the low 90s in 2011, the Cats' last premiership year, before dropping more than 11 points in He might be able to make some of the ground up in 2013 but it's unlikely he'll see such heights again. He's not a young fella any more, and barring a near miracle, his glory days seem past him. That said, his start to 2012 was slow due to off-season surgery, and he went on to average 85 points from Round 4 onwards. An average around this mark for 2013 is reasonably attainable. 16. Jed Adcock, BRI, Average: 81.1 SP: 7 C: 8 A: 8 Adcock has been a stable defensive option in all bar a few of his years in the competition. Barring injury he should be good for another average in the 80s again in 2013, but don t expect any sort of big breakout. There s almost no potential for significant midfield minutes with the addition of Moloney, but he s a great 2nd back regardless. He has had his injury concerns in the past, but he s shown enough over the past 2 years to suggest he s worth taking the risk. Page 8

9 17. Paul Duffield, FRE, Average: 82.8 SP: 7 C: 5 A: 9 Now that Greg Broughton has gone to the Suns, Duffield is tipped to improve a great deal in 2013, as past instances show that his output increases when Broughton is not around. He scores most prolifically when left free to roam unchecked and there s every chance he may see some time on the wing or through the middle this year. At his best he s a 90 point option. 18. Pearce Hanley, BRI, Average: 82.5 SP: 7 C: 7 A: 9 Hanley is an exciting young prospect from the Lions. He has cemented his place in their line up, hasn t missed a game in two years, and his scoring is increasing. He is unlikely to break into the 90s this year in terms of fantasy scoring, but at his current output he s a great no.2 back option. He occasionally turns in disappointing scores but this should become less common as time goes on. His best footy is still ahead of him. 19. Brent Reilly, ADE, Average: 79.2 SP: 6 C: 7 A: 10 Reilly reinvented himself in 2012 playing behind the footy and setting up the play. His fantasy numbers didn t increase, but as a back he is a reliable option. He s consistent, but has negligible upside in his scoring low 80s is his territory. Reilly is a reasonable 3rd back option in all draft formats. 20. Bachar Houli, RIC, Average: 79 SP: 6 C: 9 A: 9 Houli has cemented a place in the Tigers' best side, but unlike many of his improving teammates, lost five points on his 2011 average. He s still young enough to see improvement, but he won t play much in the midfield and his fantasy output seems capped at around points. He has great consistency and has played every game in the past 2 seasons. 21. Michael Johnson, FRE, Average: 82.5 SP: 6 C: 8 A: 9 Johnson is an interesting prospect, after recording a significant increase in his average in Now fantasy relevant, he looks good to maintain an output around the same level in Fairly consistent and firmly within the Dockers side, he generates a quarter of his scores from marks. Often used as an outlet option out of defence, Johnson is a solid 3rd back prospect. 22. Brian Lake, HAW, Average: 76.2 SP: 6 C: 7 A: 8 Despite being 31, Lake is a good candidate to see a boost in his scoring. He played like a champion fantasy back when the Dogs had a team full of them, but his past 2 seasons have been poor. Traded to the Hawks at end of 2012, he's once again playing in a team in the mix for a premiership, so there's a good chance his scoring will return to higher levels. An average in the mid to high 80s would be a reasonable expectation, particularly with Hawthorn s style of sharing the ball around. 23. Tendai Mzungu, Fremantle, Average: 76.9 SP: 6 C: 7 A: 8 Mzungu played his first full season in 2012, and saw his average drop by four points on his 2011 effort. He is young enough to turn it around and break into the 80s again this year. He occasionally delivers sub-par scores, but this too will fade as he matures. His place in the Dockers' best side is solid, but the major concern is Ross Lyon s propensity to give him run-with roles. His best scoring comes when playing off half back, and Broughton s departure may help his numbers in this regard. 24. Andrew Mackie, GEE, Average: 78.6 SP: 6 C: 7 A: 9 Mackie's heyday was during the Cats glory era and at the peak of his powers in 2008 he averaged in the 90s. That time has passed, and he seems to be experiencing a slow but sure drop off in scoring. He needs to lift his work rate to see increased numbers, and that may happen with Scarlett s retirement. Mackie should average in the high 70s at least, has a solid place in the side, but churns out the not so occasional shocker, with six scores at 65 or less in Courtenay Dempsey, ESS, Average: 77 SP: 6 C: 8 A: 7 Dempsey is on the rise and could improve his average into the mid-80s or even higher in He has a secure spot in the Bombers side, so long as he can avoid injury, and has valuable consistency. His ceiling is relatively high, with a top score of 129 in 2012, but his scores fluctuate wildly, with his injuryaffected 10 points in Round 3 the low point. Goddard s arrival may boost his numbers slightly. 26. Jack Watts, MEL, Average: Games: 15 SP: 5 C: 6 A: 6 Watts is a potential smoky, and has been harshly judged throughout his young career due to his status as a former number 1 pick. He missed a few games with injury in the second half of 2012 but is back to full health, and will play the same defensive role in 2013 that he did in There's a good chance he could boost his average to the 80s and play a full season. He has plenty of talent but appears to have struggled with the weight of expectation so far. Expect improvement from him, particularly as his rebounding role is suited to fantasy production. Page 9

10 27. Danyle Pearce, FRE, Average: 73.2 SP: 5 C: 7 A: 8 Pearce made the move from the Power to Fremantle in the inaugural Free Agency period and there's a great chance he ll flourish and see a real boost in his scoring. Even without improvement, an average in the 70s at least is practically guaranteed; he has done so every year for the last seven years. He s a quality ball user, and we know Ross Lyon loves those. He also doesn t seem to be the type to be assigned tagging roles, which can destroy a player s fantasy relevant. He struggled at the Power in a poor team but the expanses of Patterson s Stadium seem built for him. 28. Reece Conca, RIC, Average: Games: 18 SP: 5 C: 7 A: 6 Conca is a highly rated youngster in an emerging Tigers midfield with the capacity to be a star. He'd be a valuable pick in a keeper league, even in a yearto-year league he is good odds to move up to the 80s this year. 18 games was his biggest return for a year so far, but he should play more in the future. He s stated his intentions to push into the midfield and is an outstanding breakout candidate. At 185cm he s deceptively tall and he s tough as nails. 29. Shannon Hurn, WCE, Average: 76 SP: 5 C: 5 A: 9 Hurn has reasonable scoring that is likely to rise to the high 70s or low 80s in 2013, and is one of the best kicks in the Eagles side. His consistency leaves a bit to be desired, as he churns out more than a few disappointing scores. He's a decent pick, however. He rarely misses games and does have the potential for occasional big scores, with a 141 in Brent Guerra, HAW, Average: 76.5 SP: 5 C: 7 A: 7 Guerra should average in the mid-70s again, but isn't really a prospect for improvement on this level of scoring. He typically plays about 18 or 19 games each year and gets the occasional stinker. He s still seen as an integral part of the Hawthorn unit and plays when fit, so you could do worse than have him as a 3rd or 4th back. 31. Jared Brennan, GC, Average: Games: 17 SP: 6 C: 7 A: 6 Brennan had his 2012 season hampered by injury and his scoring output suffered as a result. In the past he's been able to post scores in the mid-80s to 90s and with his freakish talent he s certainly capable of elite output. It s his focus that has let him down in the past however, and it saw him dropped from the team late in the season. Should luck go his way in 2013, he should be able to lift his scoring back to this level and play near to a full season. Word out of Metricon Stadium is that he s worked hard this offseason, so look for improvement as he attempts to revive his career. 32. Chad Cornes, GWS, Average: Games: 16 SP: 6 C: 6 A: 4 Chad Cornes is a warrior, but he's not exactly a young man, and is set to miss the start of the season after knee surgery. He'll be rotated in and out of the Giants side to keep him fresh, and won t be available every week. He scores highly enough when playing to justify his spot in your fantasy team, and he showed glimpses of the Chad of old in the opening rounds of 2012, averaging 101 points over the first 3 weeks. 33. Chris Newman, RIC, Average: 70.9 SP: 5 C: A: Newman saw a drop in his average in 2012, to the lowest he has recorded since However, he also gave up the captaincy this year, and says he is enjoying his football much more than he has in the past. This could be a good sign for an improved scoring in His place in the Tigers side is secure, and with Chaplin s arrival and Deledio and Grigg now playing more in midfield, he should be their primary rebound option. 34. Mitchell Golby, BRI, Average: Games: 13 SP: 6 C: 8 A: 4 Golby has decent scoring capacity but is still only just starting to consistently get games at the Lions. His best footy is ahead of him and he could be a valuable pick up, especially in a keeper league. It's difficult to get a read on just how many games he'll play in he missed the second half of 2012 with a foot injury but seems ready to go. If he can stay in contention for a starting berth then an increase in his numbers seems likely. 35. Tomas Bugg, GWS, Average: Games: 18 SP: 5 C: 8 A: 6 Not many players this young will be on your draft radar outside a keeper league, but Bugg shows signs of being something special. He had an impressive first season, and he would hope to build on that in On the other hand, the second year blues could be headed his way. He showed impressive consistency for a youngster, but is not likely to play more than another 18 games this year, given the Giants' rotation policy. Definitely one for the future, but he s the best of the young Giant backs. 36. Sean Dempster, STK, Average: 75.7 SP: 5 C: 7 A: 9 Dempster saw a big jump in his scoring in 2012, and has played every game for the Saints in the last two years. As Sam Fisher was forced to play more of a key defensive role, Dempster thrived as a rebounding back. At his age though you've got to wonder how much improvement he's got left in him. With Goddard leaving and no notable Page 10

11 rebounding acquisitions, Dempster looks set for another solid season. 37. Nathan Grima, NM, Average: Games: 12 SP: 5 C: 9 A: 3 Grima has the ability to post reasonable scores, but has never really played close to a full season, mostly due to injury issues. However, he finished 2012 strongly and may be about to finally manage a whole year. He could be a good investment if he sinks low in the draft. He has good consistency and the ability to be explosive, with a top score of 132 against the Suns in Round 12 last year. 38. Trent McKenzie, GC, Average: Games: 18 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 7 McKenzie is young and on the verge of a breakout, but an interrupted preseason hasn t done him any favours. However, he's building a solid place in the Gold Coast side and should improve for the years to come. Don t draft him expecting early games this year, but he is a quality ball user, and should come good eventually. 39. Nathan Bock, GC, Average: Games: 4 SP: 5 C: 5 A: 5 Bock averaged in the high 80s when he was a Crow, but it's been a while since we saw even a glimpse of that. He hasn't played since he was stretchered of the ground with a broken leg in Round 6, but should be fit to play regardless. Many have him as an exciting prospect for improvement in 2013, but he may simply never get back to his best. It would be a shame to burn anything more than a very late pick on him. Even then he might be a better choice for your Free Agent watch list. 40. Sam Fisher, STK, Average: Games: 15 SP: 6 C: 8 A: 8 Fisher had a 2012 wrecked by injury, which saw his scoring drop by 12 points on his 2011 average. The main concern remains that he s still Scott Watters no.1 option for opposition power forwards. Zac Dawson s departure hurt him last season, and the Saints didn t bring in much help for him during the off season. He needs to be released from the lockdown defensive role to be a viable fantasy prospect, and his age is another factor at 30 there's always the chance that he won t return to best. 41. Shaun Atley, NM, Average: 60.4 SP: 5 C: 9 A: 9 Atley had a big 2012, playing every game and significantly boosting his average. At a young age, it bodes very well for the future and he s highly rated at the Kangaroos. Just how much further he will go in 2013 remains to be seen, but if he sees an increase like that of 2012, he will average in the low 70s. Great consistency and midfield opportunities loom for a player of his pace and skill. 42. Harry Taylor, GEE, Average: 73.1 SP: 4 C: 6 A: 9 Taylor enjoyed a productive 2012 by his standards and he continues to be a viable starting option in most draft formats. His average of 75 is slightly inflated due to his 128 against the Giants in Round 10, but this shows his scoring potential when pushing forward. Scarlett s retirement was initially concerning, but Jared Rivers has effectively replaced him in the Geelong structure. Taylor should stand the opposition s 3rd forward most weeks, is a great intercept mark and may now see an increase in rebounding opportunities. 43. Nick Malceski, SYD, Average: 72.4 SP: 4 C: 5 A: 6 Known for his beard and his two miraculous grand final goals, Malceski is less appealing as a fantasy prospect. A look at his scoring history is enough drive a man insane, as he seems to fluctuate wildly from year to year with little rhyme or reason, and is no certainty to put in a full set of games. His synthetic knees are also a significant concern, and he s just as likely to be a solid back as he is to need another reconstruction and miss half the year. 44. Shaun Burgoyne, HAW, Average: 72 SP: 4 C: 8 A: 8 Burgoyne's best scoring days seem to be past him. His average declined further in 2012 and while his place in the team seems safe, there s no upside there. He s reasonably durable, and can be counted on for 60 points each week, with the occasional 100 thrown in. He s the sort of player you should be looking to sell high on after a couple of solid games, but will be a serviceable 5th back until then. 45. Alex Rance, RIC, Average: 71.4 SP: 4 C: 8 A: 8 Rance seems to have a permanent spot in the Tigers back half, but doesn't necessarily post huge scores. His last two seasons have seen him average around the 70 point mark, but there s some upside still there. We re yet to see how Troy Chaplin and the other recruits will fit into this line-up, but Rance seems a safe bet at this time. Draft him expecting another low 70s average, with possibility for modest improvement Chaplin may take some of the number 1 forwards, freeing Rance up to rebound a little more. 46. Dan Nicholson, MEL, Average: Games: 11 SP: 4 C: 8 A: 8 Dan Nicholson is a new breed of Demon, and a player who will be important in their climb back up the ladder. He s a ball-winning defender, who cemented his spot in the team for the second half of He improved his average on his debut season, and is promising enough Page 11

12 to worth a spot as your fifth back. He doesn t have a high ceiling, but he managed 5 scores of 85 or higher, highlighting his potential. He may be a bit of a sleeper, but he ll reward you if you take a punt on him. 47. Jarrod Harbrow, GC, Average: Games: 13 SP: 5 C: 7 A: 6 Harbrow was supposed to have it all at his feet one of the inaugural mature bodies in a developing Suns team, he was disappointing in his first season on the Gold Coast list and was injured for much of the second. He s capable of being a damaging footballer and a viable fantasy prospect, but he has a way to go before he s a reliable option for draft leagues. He s worth selecting here on the chance that he everything comes together for him it s worth taking a risk with your last starting back. 48. Troy Chaplin, RIC, Average: Games: 18 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 6 Chaplin finished the year with a knee injury, and then left Port Adelaide to join Richmond as one of the first Free Agents in the game. Hopefully the move back to Melbourne will help him arrest his form slump; he peaked in 2010 with an average in the mid-70s and has been sinking in the time since. He is young enough to recover and get back to his best; another mid to low 70s average is likely if he can cement his spot in the Tigers side. 49. Luke McPharlin, FRE, Average: 72.1 SP: 4 C: 9 A: 8 McPharlin is a monster in the Fremantle defence, and despite his age, is in career best form. It's tough to tell how well he can keep this up, but he doesn't seem to be showing any signs of slowing down in Don t expect much improvement in his scoring but he should be able to maintain the low 70s. He plays just about every game and can post big scores on occasion, with three games over 100 in A reliable if unspectacular fantasy back option. 50. Michael Hurley, ESS, Average: Games: 16 SP: 4 C: 6 A: 5 Hurley hasn t really impressed as a fantasy option thus far. He doesn't have any injury concerns at the moment, but seems a bit prone, and even when he is fit and firing he doesn't score particularly well. You're looking at him as a bench player, and when it comes to bench players, you want someone more regularly available. Like most forwards, he has a pattern of turning up occasional big scores alongside some truly woeful efforts. However, he's a young guy, and there's every chance he could develop into the good fantasy prospect he has shown glimpses of. If you can find room for him on your bench then consider him, but don't draft him expecting any kind of reliability. 51. Sam Butler, WCE, Average: Games: 12 SP: 5 C: 5 A: 2 Sam Butler has never played more than 16 games in a season, and that should tell you just about everything you need to about the lesser-known 27 year old. His scoring fluctuates wildly and he can't seem to hold a place in the Eagles' best side. He's not really worth considering outside of an especially deep draft. 52. Michael Hibberd, ESS, Average: Games: 13 SP: 3 C: 5 A: 2 Hibberd doesn't sell himself particularly well with his games played or consistently, but could be on track to turn things around in He's young and was highly valued by the Bombers in the 2010 Pre-Season Draft, when he went at 4th overall. He may be on the verge of developing into a viable fantasy prospect, but there's not really enough evidence of this to justify picking him for a starting role in your fantasy team at this stage. 53. Chris Yarran, CAR, Average: Games: 18 SP: 5 C: 6 A: 7 Yarran managed an average in the low 70s in 2011, but fell back to around 60 in 2012, battling both injury and the substitute s vest. He s supremely talented, and has proven himself indispensable to the Blues half back line since making the switch from up forward. Unlike a lot of the riskier prospects, Yarran has fairly solid availability and should play most games. You could do much worse if you're looking for a defender on your bench, and he should easily recapture his 70- point scoring record. 54. Tom Lynch, GC, Average: Games: 17 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 6 Lynch is an impressive youngster building towards respectable scores and a solid place in the Suns' best side. He could be in line for a breakout year in 2013, but having to wait another year or two for it is probably more likely. He showed good signs towards the end of last season that he was improving, and will most likely push into a 70s average in He would be a good option for your bench. 55. Scott Thompson, NM, Average: 69.9 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 8 Thompson is an integral cog of the North backline, and his average has been steadily building over the course of the last few years. He should break into the 70s this year, and could be in line for a breakout season. He has the ability to rack up big scores, with 139 against the Giants in Round 23 being his most impressive outing. The main concern with players like Thompson is that they are defenders first and rebound options second. Page 12

13 56. Garrick Ibbotson, FRE, Average: 69.5 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 8 Ibbotson was on the rise in 2009, but injury in 2010 saw him sink and start over. He's been steadily rising again, and it looks like his 2013 season will be his best one yet. He has a solid place in the Dockers side and may take on more responsibility in the absence of Broughton and McPhee. He has plenty of upside and is consistent enough to justify spending a pick on him in most draft leagues. 57. Robert Murphy, WB, Average: 70 SP: 5 C: 6 A: 8 Murphy has been on a slow decline over the last five years, going from an average near 90 to his present 70. Given this trend you'd have to suspect he'll take another step back in 2013 and only score in the mid or high 60s. He still justified his spot in the Bulldogs team, and is a reliable 5th back, but no more. 58. Sam Gilbert, STK, Average: 65.8 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 8 Gilbert was one of the game s top defenders during the Saints last real premiership tilt in 2010, when he managed an average in the 90s. Two years on he is lacklustre and unappealing, and shows few signs of returning to his best. His place in the Saints' best side remains solid and he could be worth taking as a 5th defender if pickings are slim. He s an outside chance to see increased numbers with Goddard now gone, but instead of improving in his mid-20s he s gone backwards. A super risky selection anywhere in the first 15 rounds. 59. Daniel Merrett, BRI, Average: 68.1 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 8 Merrett is one of the few that can boast that his average has gone up every year in his career, but in comparison to some others, it simply started low and is only now gaining speed. He's a stalwart of the Lions side, and has good odds of breaking into the 70s this year. With Brown s absence and inconsistency last season, he pushed forward at times and showed promise. You could do worse, and he should play every game. 60. Brodie Smith, ADE, Average: 63.9 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 7 Smith is an improving youngster with the capacity to lift his scoring further in There's a good chance he could break into the 70s in 2013, and he seems to his territory in the Crows' best side fairly well marked out. Unfortunately for the young man he broke his collarbone in last week s NAB Cup pool rounds, and will miss up to 2 months of the season. He s not worth drafting as even a bench option anymore, apart from deeper leagues or keeper formats. 61. Ben Jacobs, NM, Average: Games: 14 SP: 4 C: 7 A: 6 Jacobs never consistently featured while at Port Adelaide, only managing half seasons and averaging around 60. However, now that he's back in Victoria and wearing by his own admission wearing the colours he wants to wear, many are tipping him to be on the rise in There's a good chance of improvement from Jacobs, so draft him as a player who might average 70 and hope for a breakout. He missed the end of last season with an ankle injury, but is ready to go for He shouldn't have too much trouble breaking his way into the Kangaroos best side. 62. Marty Clarke, COL, Average: Games: 17 SP: 4 C: 8 A: 5 After two years out of the game, Clarke worked hard towards regaining a stable place in the Magpies' best side in 2012, but he's no guarantee to keep his spot this year. Russell s arrival, Ball s return and further improvement from Elliott and co will see him struggle for regular games. He has shown the capacity to average in the 70s in the past, and might get back up to this level again if luck goes his way. 63. Farren Ray, STK, Average: Games: 11 SP: 5 C: 5 A: 6 After being drafted at pick 4 overall in 2003 it s fair to say Ray has not lived up to that level of expectation. He still has some fantasy relevance in 2013 with back eligibility, but found himself on the outer and so needs to recapture his starting position. If he fails to play consistently this year then that might be it for his career, so place your hopes on him wanting to continue his career beyond a 10th season. 64. Bret Thornton, GWS, Average: Games: 7 SP: 4 C: 5 A: 7 Thornton made the move north after 11 seasons with the Blues. He was starved of opportunities in 2012, but has shown that he is a reasonable forward when he s on the field. He arrives at the Giants as a marking forward option with plenty of AFL experience, and should see a few games this year. Pick him as a sleeper he averaged 80 points in 2009 and with regular game time he could possibly reach that level again. 65. Sam Wright, NM, Average: 67 SP: 4 C: 9 A: 7 Wright has secured a place in the Roos' best side at a young age and is gradually building towards higher scoring. There's good odds he'll break into the 70s this year. He has remarkable consistency for a young player, although Jacobs' arrival may push him out. Don t draft him as anything more than a backup at this stage, unless you have to start 7 backs. Page 13

14 66. James Frawley, MEL, Average: 63.8 SP: 3 C: 8 A: 7 Frawley was one of Melbourne s best players coming into 2012, but has seen his numbers decrease since his All- Australian selection in As a full back in a struggling team, you d expect him to see plenty of the football, but this simply isn t the case. He s often playing tight on an opponent, giving him few rebounding opportunities. He should play most weeks, and could provide reasonable bench cover, but there s almost no chance of a breakout, given his role. 67. David Myers, ESS, Average: Games: 9 SP: 3 C: 5 A: 1 Myers would need to have a breakout year to be a viable fantasy prospect, as he simply doesn t tick enough boxes at this stage. 13 games in a season is his best effort so far, and his scoring seems capped around the mid-60s. He's not really worth picking unless you're extremely optimistic about his prospects of playing out a full year. 68. Rhyce Shaw, SYD, Average: 64.7 SP: 4 C: 5 A: 8 Shaw used to be a Magpie, next minute, he's a premiership player for the Swans. He's not young, but he's got a solid place in the Swans' best side and manages the occasional big score, with three totals above 100 in You could do much worse than to pick Shaw as a 5th back, or as an emergency. He finished the season strongly and could improve his average in Brandon Ellis, RIC, Average: 58.3 SP: 3 C: 7 A: 7 Ellis was impressive in his first year for the Tigers and managed to hold a solid spot in their team throughout the season. He's certainly more valuable in a keeper league than he is in year-to-year, but even so he could be a handy defender to keep on the bench. An average in the 60s is probable, and expect him to follow a similar career arc in his second year as that of Reece Conca. If he goes undrafted, watch him closely early in the season you may grab a free agent bargain. 70. Tom McDonald, MEL, Average: 62.4 SP: 3 C: 7 A: 7 McDonald cracked his way into the Demons' starting team in 2012 in just his second year, and could be a valuable prospect in the years to come. However, there's no guarantee he ll play regularly, especially given the sweeping changes that seem to regularly occur at Melbourne. His scoring could bump up into the mid or high 60s with a bit of consistency. Page 14

15 CENTRES 1. Dane Swan, COL, Average: Games: 18 SP: 11 C: 10 A: 9 Swan's a scoring machine. He had the best average of 2012, and five scores above 150. He's managed 100+ averages for the last seven years and 120+ for the last three. His biggest selling point is his consistency. In 2012, he scored below 100 only once, and even then managed a respectable games was his lowest tally in a year since Two were missed due to injury, and two due to club-imposed suspension. However, he has no lingering injury concerns and has likely learned from the suspension. He has a solid record of getting games and is good chance to play all 22 in Something would need to go horribly wrong for Swan not to be a valuable selection. He s the most powerful and damaging fantasy player on record lock him in at pick 1 or 2 overall. 2. Gary Ablett, GC, Average: SP: 11 C: 9 A: 9 Gary is second-fiddle to Swan when it comes to scoring, but aside from that, stands head and shoulders above the rest. He was the only player other than Swan to manage 120+, and posted four scores above the 150 mark. He fell below 100 four times, but two of these occasions still made the 90s, and had only one truly concerning score, a 61 in Round 11. He has five years of 110+ averages under his belt, and won't drop below that mark in Gary can typically be counted on for 20 games in a season. He missed two in 2012 with a knee injury but there are no lingering concerns. However, he has only rarely played a full 22 games in a year. He s the best player in the competition, and stands head and shoulders above all in fantasy terms, except Swan, and deserves a top 2 draft selection. 3. Scott Pendlebury, COL, Average: Games: 18 SP: 10 C: 7 A: was rough for Pendlebury, but he is still a dynamite pick. He has three years of 100+ and two years of 110+ under his belt. Big things were tipped for 2012 but didn't eventuate, due to Andrew Carrazzo s tag and injury. His average dropped six points in 2012, and he missed four games with a cracked tibia. Many players have that one year in their career that was hampered by injury and often come back stronger for it, this is likely to the case with Pendlebury. He has a solid record of playing 20 games or better each season, 2012 aside. Barring another injury it should be safe to pencil him in for every game. Pendlebury is rated pretty highly coming into He's a good chance of breaking into the ultra-premium bracket this year and deserves selection in the first 4 players overall. 4. Dayne Beams, COL, Average: SP: 10 C: 9 A: 8 Beams broke the mould in 2012 after a season-ending injury to teammate Luke Ball saw him move into the midfield. He failed to break 100 in the first four rounds, but after reaching the magic number in Round 5, he only dropped below that mark twice again. His year ended with a run of eight games averaging a monster 127 fantasy points was only Beams' second year of 20 games or more, and he missed eight in 2011 with a broken foot. However, he doesn t have any lingering injury concerns and is set to play a full season or close to in The major concern regarding Beams is the return of Luke Ball. There is a chance that Beams will be pushed back into to the forward line, and see his scores drop as a result. This doesn't seem particularly likely, given the admirable job he did in Ball's absence, but it's something to keep in mind. He's got a solid scoring history, this combined with his excellent run home bodes well for good His youth is a bonus, if you're playing in a keeper league. 5. Trent Cotchin, RIC, Average: SP: 9 C: 8 A: 9 Cotchin exploded onto the scene in 2012 and has many chomping at the bit to pick him early in Unpopular as it may be, a little caution is needed when it comes to the Tiger jet. It's impossible to tell right now whether we ve seen everything he can offer, or whether there s any improvement left there. Remember, Selwood averaged around 105 in his third season, but has not since improved on that significantly. One point in Cotchin's favour is his excellent run home where he managed 100 or better in each of his last ten games for the year, and lifted his second-half average by 16 points. It's also difficult to tell what type of captain Cotchin will be. He played all 22 games in his last two seasons is a good chance to do so again in With only 1 season of 100+ scoring, there are more proven players who should be considered this early in the draft. 6. Matthew Boyd, WB, Average: SP: 10 C: 8 A: 10 If you want fantasy pure class, go no further than Matthew Boyd. In terms of points per draft pick, he was the number 1 player in In the past three years, his averages have never dipped below 115 points. Boyd's main highlight is his availability. He's played all 22 games in five of his last six seasons, and 20 in Boyd is one of the older premiums, so you have to consider the possibility that he will start to wind down in However, he shows no signs of it at this stage. Boyd is a less 'exciting' selection than other 110+ club members, and as a result will probably be taken at a lower pick than he deserves. Given he scored more points in total in 2012 than any other player, you Page 15