Player Name (Club, Price, Ownership, Average)
DEFENDERS
Dane Rampe (SYD, $505,400, 2.3 %, 95.6)
Back in the round 6 edition of Rare Gems, I focussed on players who had been in good form, but who I thought were unlikely to keep it up. Rampe was one of the players I mentioned. At the time, this seemed sensible – history and common sense both told us that there was no way he was going to keep that form up. But kept it up he has. Can he continue to keep it up? Honestly, I have no idea at this point. Given the question marks surrounding this, I’m not about to suggest that anybody bring him in, although those who snared him with a late pick in Draft are probably feeling quite smug right about now.
MIDFIELDERS
Ricky Henderson (HAW, $517,700, 2.6 %, 104.2)
Another one mentioned in that same edition of Rare Gems who, by rights, should not have kept up that level of output. And he’s another one who has done exactly that. Like with Rampe, I have no idea at this point whether he will continue to do so, but I’m increasingly intrigued by the number of players who seem to be having late-career breakouts this year (Ben Cunnington would appear to be another one).
Honourable mentions:
At 3.5 and 3.4 percent ownership, West Coast pair Elliot Yeo and Andrew Gaff both just miss the Rare Gems cutoff, but with averages of 104 (5-round average 117.6) and 108.7 respectively, they’re definitely ones to consider if you’re looking for a midfield POD.
RUCKS
Matthew Kreuzer (CAR, $473,500, 1.4 %, 95.6)
There are two kinds of people I can see considering Kreuzer at his current price: coaches who need a ruck, but have no money; and coaches with loads of money, who are looking for a premium R3. Oh, and crazy people (okay, that’s three kinds). Really, though, his body is practically held together with duct tape, so as much as it pains me to say it as a Carlton fan, whatever your reasons for looking at him may be, you should look elsewhere.
FORWARDS
Charlie Curnow (CAR, $439,600, 1.2 %, 74.9)
An injury-affected start to the year means that his average may not look appealing, but his recent form has reminded everybody just what he is capable of, with scores of 89, 93, 102, and 154 in the last month.
Sam Petrevski-Seton (CAR, $410,900, 1.4 %, 83.3)
After a strong start to the year that saw him average 94 over the first five rounds, his form dropped off sharply, along with the rest of the Carlton team. But the young on-baller has been back in form over the last month, pumping out scores of 92, 85, 92, and 111. With the Blues looking like a different team under interim coach David Teague, he could provide a cheap way of finishing off your forward line.
Know of someone else who has been flying under the radar? Let us know in the comments below!
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Isn’t someone that is looking for a premium R3 and a crazy person the same person?
I traded in Buddy as my F6. I think he qualifies as rare?
I needed a cheap F6 under 420. Lycett was 5k too much.
After watching him against the (albeit depleted) Eagles, I reckon that’s a very shrewd move. Good luck and hope it works out.
Still reckon Lachie Weller with DEF/MID status is worth a look for those who either can’t afford an uber premo or want to keep their slush funds up for luxury trades later on.
Anyone else agree? His stats and role suggest he’ll ave. c.95 from here.
I traded him in when you raised him as an option in round 9-10 Been very happy with him.
In an ideal world I’d keep Dursma at M9 but I need the cash so Dursma is going bye bye.
Good on ya GP. Glad/relieved it worked out 🙂
I think he was a great pick in earlier weeks, but is now probably priced at what he’ll average. Still a decent cheaper option (with Johannisen).
Another value pick to consider if you are low on funds:
Ryan Burton: $335k @ 83.5 (Taking out the injury affected 6)
Gave Burton a fair look pre-season. How’s his JS?! Not for me, but that certainly looks like good value.
He has only missed 2 games this season with Port due to injury, and was omitted early last season for a game with Hawthorn. Port doesn’t seem to have many injuries, and he keeps getting named, so I’d say his job security is good
Zero chance he gets dropped. Port favour him over basically everyone but houston and maybe hartlett as a half back. Has been great this year
You’ve been banging on about Weller for weeks lol, AS. Just pull the trigger and bring him in, we all know you want to.
Have had him past few weeks and I’m enjoying the tons
Ziebell, Hopper and Lynch (ADE – when returns from injury) are decent looking PODs. If Parish can keep up his form, could be another smokey.
Not the best value, but not overpriced, and definitely PODs
What about Lycett? If Ryder is dropped will be no 1 ruckman
With Dixon back in they have a lot of bigs in the team. Is Dixon, Westoff, Ryder, and Lycett one too many?
AfL website claims Ryder and Westhoff are getting the layoff.
He’s certainly the best available RUC/FWD swing option at the moment, although with Lobb due back much sooner than first expected, he’d probably be a better option, if you can wait that long.
Darcy parish? Anyone have any thoughts on him?
Funny you should mention him… he almost made it in to this week’s write-up. I’d want to see him keep it up for another week or two before recommending him, but his last few games have been very impressive.
Started SPS, had a feeling he would break out, anyone wanting to jump on, that 34 is only because of injury (50% TOG), average of 88 without it
Also averaging 94 if you exclude the team-wide form-slump between rounds 7 and 11 that got Bolton fired.