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Friday, March 12, 2010

Cheap Defenders in SuperCoach AFL

There are a bunch of cheap defenders that will be seen repeatedly in SuperCoach teams. All will rise in price. The question is : Who will remain a stayer, if any?

Malceski Syd $274k  12gms, 52 avg

Late Update : Injury concerns

Badly interrupted seasons over the last 2 years. Coming back from a knee reconstruction. Sydney half-backs are generally very good scorers. (There are 4 of them this year, talk that a wing role may beckon for Shaw/Mattner). Malceski is the pick of the bunch for mine.

Prediction 2010: 85 avg Break Even: 55

Worth: $425k Price rise: $151k

Ladson Haw $249k  3gms, 59 avg

Sorely missed last year in the Hawk's lack of premiership defence. Has looked poor throughout the NAB Cup. Understandable given time off. Will improve. All going well, should play 18 games. Due to being a defender/midfielder, could end up in more teams than warranted.

Prediction 2010: 75 avg Break Even: 50

Worth: $375k Price rise: $126k

Hunt Gee $252k  0gms

Missed all of 2009. An integral part of the Cat's defence. Looks set for 22 games. Only query is scoring potential. Has scored from 70-80 avg in last few seasons. Perhaps not a buy for keeps. Very attractive prospect for the first 2/3 of season, then to trade up.

Prediction 2010: 75 avg Break Even: 50

Worth: $375k Price rise: $123k

Kennelly Syd $321k  0gms

Another of the dashing Sydney crop. Has always performed well in SuperCoach. Starting price is major concern. Do not rate him as a stayer. Less potential for price growth.

Prediction 2010: 80 avg Break Even: 64 

Worth: $400k Price rise: $79k

Schoenmakers Haw $197k  13gms, 37 avg

A prospect to play all 22 games. A KPP (Key-Position Player), so SC scoring potential already throttled (see avg from last year). Useful foot skills for a big man. And a reasonable proposition around goals. Problem is, he will be mired in defence all season long. Needs to be groomed as CHB for the Hawks. Again, only useful for being in the Hawks '22 each week.

Prediction 2010: 60 avg Break Even: 40

Worth: $300k Price rise: $103k