ALTHOUGH we will have to wait until Wednesday to find out the scores from the last round of practice matches played, I have managed to get my hands on a few preliminary numbers to help Fantasy coaches out there with their team selections.
Here are some numbers of note from every team.
ADELAIDE
Matthew Wright [FWD/MID, $368,900]: After bursting into consideration with 139 and 111 in his first two NAB Challenge games, Wright came crashing back to earth with a Fantasy score of 44 against the Giants at Blacktown.
BRISBANE LIONS
Tom Rockliff [MID, $558,800]: After scoring an impressive 130 points in his first NAB Challenge outing playing in the midfield, Rockliff spent a lot of time forward this week for a score of 70 against the Swans.
CARLTON
Kade Simpson [DEF, $461,900]: This perennial Fantasy scorer has to be considered in your backline after scoring a team high 121 against the Western Bulldogs at Visy Park on Friday.
COLLINGWOOD
Travis Cloke [FWD, $502,200]: Often overlooked as a starting forward, Cloke had a great game leading into round one with a team high 121 as he dragged the Magpies back from 41-points down to defeat the Suns.
ESSENDON
Jobe Watson [MID, $534,000]: With an impressive score of 124 at Punt Road Oval against the Tigers, Watson confirmed that he is under-priced and on track to return to his best.
FREMANTLE
Michael Barlow [MID, $567,000]: If you are after a unique premium in the midfield, Barlow could be the man. He finished his pre-season campaign with a team-high 128 against the Eagles.
GEELONG
Josh Caddy [FWD/MID, $343,500]: The nuggety youngster made it back to back 120-point scores with 123 to lead the Cats as they lost a close game to North Melbourne. Hard to go past him in the forward line as a mid-priced option.
GOLD COAST
Jack Martin [MID, $268,300]: Continued a solid pre-season campaign with a score of 67 against Collingwood to give him an average of 60 for the three matches he has played to date, leading to a likely round one debut.
GREATER WESTERN SYDNEY
Tom Bugg [DEF, $295,000]: After catching our eye as a cheap defender last week by scoring 125 Fantasy points, Bugg scored just 50 in his final practice game against the Crows.
HAWTHORN
Jarryd Roughead [FWD, $470,100]: No Buddy, you beauty says Roughead. He absolutely dominated to score a game high 164 as he kicked six goals against the hapless Demons.
MELBOURNE
Dom Tyson [MID, $218,400]: Couldn’t back up his heroics from the previous week, but still performed well enough to hold his spot in our Fantasy team with 64 points against the Hawks.
NORTH MELBOURNE
Robin Nahas [FWD, $178,100]: Fantasy relevant rookie-priced forwards are hard to find. It remains to be seen if Nahas has done enough to sneak into the Roos' best 22 after scoring 56 on Friday night against the Cats.
PORT ADELAIDE
Jared Polec [MID, $135,500]: Continued his great pre-season with 87 points to give him a three-game average of 91 for his new club. An absolute lock for most Fantasy teams for round one.
RICHMOND
Brett Deledio [MID, $514,900]: With a lot of pre-season hype about Trent Cotchin, Deledio is flying under the radar. He scored 110 against the Bombers on the back of 134 the week before.
ST KILDA
Luke Dunstan [MID, $216,800]: With the Saints under-manned in the midfield for round one, Dunstan put his hand up with a handy 73. Alan Richardson has declared him a certain starter against the Demons.
SYDNEY SWANS
WEST COAST
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Tom Liberatore [MID, $527,000]: At first glance his score of 93 against Carlton looks solid without being outstanding, until you find out he only played a half of football! Get on board this Fantasy bolter now.
