Posts Tagged ‘Fantasy’

Don’t Argue: Coaches in Crisis

Posted on April 25th, 2012 by Ben Woods

GUEST contributor and SuperCoach guru Ben Woods continues his popular “Don’t Argue” column. This week he looks at the impacts of injuries on his SuperCoach team

Don’t Argue: Acquire these targets!

Posted on April 18th, 2012 by Ben Woods

Guest contributor and SuperCoach guru Ben Woods continues his popular “Don’t Argue” column. Last week his strategies and tips paid big dividends and this week he looks at his SuperCoach targets for the next few weeks

Don’t Argue: Save The Trade

Posted on April 11th, 2012 by Ben Woods

Guest contributor Ben Woods continues his popular “Don’t Argue” column, this week taking us through a key SuperCoach strategy. It would have been a good week for the Briefcase Mongs if I didn’t decide to be a hero by selecting Dane Swan as my captain. As a tiger fan I have nightmares about what he has done

Fantasy Footy Team Cloggers

Posted on April 5th, 2012 by Brent Diamond

WE look at who could be clogging up your list on the eve of round two

Stay Calm, Breathe- It’s only Round 1

Posted on April 5th, 2012 by Ben Woods

As promised, in the time between writing my last article and the final lockout for SuperCoach my team changed about 1000 times! Most notably:

OUT: Chris Judd- I was worried about his 180-minute pre-season

IN: Dane Swan- SuperCoach Super-Elite

Briefcase Mongs: SC Champs?

Posted on March 28th, 2012 by Ben Woods

Anyone who follows me on Twitter (@TheAFLGuru) knows that I take SuperCoach pretty darn seriously. The past few months have seen me pour hours, if not days of research into finding a team that could potentially help me snag $50,000 come September

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems Round-Up

Posted on February 29th, 2012 by Football Nation

Over the last two weeks Contributing Editor Brent Diamond has put together his team by team list of fantasy footy players that are hidden gems. Now that the series has been published here is a summary for all the clubs with links to each article for more details

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Western Bulldogs

Posted on February 28th, 2012 by Brent Diamond

WESTERN BULLDOGS Mitch Wallis and Tom Liberatore are at excellent value. Matthew Boyd and Daniel Cross are expensive but will produce. Tory Dickson is your best outsider.

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – West Coast Eagles

Posted on February 27th, 2012 by Brent Diamond

WEST COAST EAGLES You can’t go past the best ruck combination in the league for your rucks. Dean Cox and Nic Naitanui. Both are expensive however. Josh Hill is a good value bet. Has had a couple of down seasons at the Dogs, could turn things around like he did in 2009. Jack Darling is

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Sydney Swans

Posted on February 26th, 2012 by Brent Diamond

SYDNEY SWANS Mitch Morton could be a driving force in attack if he gets up and going. Ben McGlynn scores well when on song. But for consistency, go with Dan Hannebery, Rhyce Shaw, Ryan O’Keefe and Adam Goodes, but you will have to pay for them. Matt Spangher is excellent value. 2. Rhyce Shaw –

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Richmond

Posted on February 25th, 2012 by Brent Diamond

RICHMOND Brandon Ellis should slot in as a first year player at some point. Good interchange player. Dustin Martin and Brett Deledio should continue on their merry way. Dylan Grimes is building and is good value. 2. Dylan Grimes – Young defender developing into a similar player to brother Jack at Melbourne. Shows composure and initiative

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Melbourne

Posted on February 23rd, 2012 by Brent Diamond

MELBOURNE Mitch Clark is the big arrival over summer. Lots of expectations on him. You’d take a punt on him to deliver up forward. Colin Sylvia needs a big season to remain on the list. Nathan Jones is a good ball-magnet. We also like rookies Dan Nicholson, who had a taste last season, and mature

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Hawthorn

Posted on February 23rd, 2012 by Brent Diamond

HAWTHORN Jarrad Boumann would be an interesting choice. May not break in to the team straight away but a handy interchange player. Back-up defender on list. Grant Birchall, Sam Mitchell and Luke Hodge will provide on any given day. Jack Gunston is the other one to really consider. Kicked five goals in an intra-club match.

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Gold Coast

Posted on February 22nd, 2012 by Brent Diamond

GOLD COAST Plenty of prospects from the Suns. Maverick Weller is an up and comer. You can even opt for the mature age rookies Kyal Horsley and Andrew McQualter; both are destined to make their mark early. Ablett is no hidden gem, everyone has him as their captain most weeks anyway. 2. Zac Smith –

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Geelong

Posted on February 21st, 2012 by Brent Diamond

GEELONG Billie Smedts is the obvious one. He has had a terrific pre-season and ready to step up. Already one of the favourites for the Rising Star. Joel Selwood will thrive with the captaincy. Mitch Duncan is an improving midfielder. He should cement his spot. And we love Orren Stephenson. He will be a regular

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Fremantle

Posted on February 21st, 2012 by Brent Diamond

FREMANTLE Jayden Pitt is one that has had a good pre-season. Matthew Pavlich will once again score huge points along with Michael Barlow. Tendai Mzungu is excellent value. 1. Hayden Ballantyne – Small forward renowned for his run and bounces. Won Goal of the Year last season. Creative and exciting to watch. 2. Anthony Morabito –

Fantasy Footy Hidden Gems – Collingwood

Posted on February 19th, 2012 by Brent Diamond

Collingwood We like the look of Fasolo this year. He has heaps of improvement left in him after showing so much last year. Dale Thomas is a fan favourite but also a fantasy footy favourite. I like Josh Thomas as one that will possibly step up this year. A good stocking filler. 1. Alex Fasolo