Captaincy Candidates – Round 4

Captaincy Candidates 

Daicos v Blues

L3 v Blues: 101, 150, 100 (117 avg.)

L3 @ MCG: 125, 98, 186 (136 avg.)

A week break should have alleviated some of the interrupted pre-season blues Daicos has played with so far. Like him here to excoriate the system-less Blues engine room. Solid for 130.

De Koning v Pies

L3 v Pies: 90, 26, 75 (64 avg.)

L3 @ MCG: 104, 148, 176 (143 avg.)

TDK really solid for 125+ here. His ATG and contested work remain impeccable and it should be a relatively open HO contest between him and DCam.

Gawn v Cats

L3 v Cats: 111, 92, 98 (100 avg.)

L3 @ GMHBA: 92, 98, 159 (116 avg.)

If the Cats entrust the SDK with the role again, on paper Maxxy should savage him for 140. Just tough with how dreadful the Dees have been.

Dunkley v Tigers

L3 v Tigers: 115, 107, 103 (108 avg.)

L3 @ MCG: 108, 122, 148 (126 avg.)

You’d prefer them to be up at the Gabba but still a great match up. 120 at a minimum.

Zorko v Tigers

L3 v Tigers: 161, 85, 117 (121 avg.)

L3 @ MCG: 108, 116, 72 (97 avg.)

Same deal as Dunkley. Even an argument to have Borko over Dunks after the tear Sinc went on off of HB last week.

Xerri v Swans

L3 v Swans: 111, 46 (79 avg.)

L3 @ MRVL: 136, 122, 141 (133 avg.)

Ran laps instead of completing main training today but if deemed good to go I still like the match up of the Swans at home; their midfield is sparse and Grundy tends to fade. On for 130 if he’s good to go.

Whitfield v Eagles

L3 v Eagles: 124, 110, 105 (113 avg.)

L3 @ ENS: 111, 106, 137 (118 avg.)

Obligatory MID/HB v Eagles. Whitty was rock solid last week until the Hawks arrested control of the game and conditions. That is decidedly something West Coast are not capable of doing. Sails to 120, with scope for more if the Giants defence pitch a tent in the middle of the ground.

Sinclair v Port

L3 v Port: 143, 113, 109 (122 avg.)

L3 @ AO: 95, 88, 113 (99 avg.)

He’s savaged two good match ups in Melbourne and on the back of that form and his previous numbers gets a shout in Adelaide.

Smoky Picks

Holmes v Dees

L3 v Dees: 113, 73, 75 (87 avg.)

L3 @ GMHBA: 125, 121, 69 (105 avg.)

If the Dees don’t come out swinging and stay the same soft kill they’ve been for the first few weeks, Holmes could absolutely go off at home. Of course tons, ceiling for 140+. If you’re feeling really fruity, I can also see Smith carving it up on the outside.

Neale v Tigers

L3 v Tigers: 162, 143, 110 (138 avg.)

L3 @ MCG: 123, 109, 75 (102 avg.)

He’s a smoky this week because he almost certainly gets McIntosh. McIntosh is breakable and far from the tightest of taggers – Cripps and Macrae shook him – but Neale has shown little by way of resisting defensive attention, as owners well know. That said, it’s still Richmond and Neale has carved against them before. One I’d only consider as a VC with full expectation and preparation for it to perhaps not work. Just might be worth going one of the best MIDs into one of the best SC midfields.

Callaghan v Eagles

L3 v Eagles: 56, 45 (51 avg.)

L3 @ ENS: 144, 82, 84 (103 avg.)

Spicier even, is Cally. Got harassed by Maginness last week but the Eagles at home will be a nice reprieve. I’ve honestly got him going 115 at a minimum just by virtue of being OB. Can go larger if he keeps it clean.

Serong v Footscray

L3 v Footscray: 96, 140, 130 (122 avg.)

L3 @ OS: 105, 99, 109 (104 avg.)

Finally, I quite like Serong to cap things off. Understated numbers against the Dogs, strong last week and one of the few candidates playing at home this week. Solid for 120.

Steer Clear

Suns v Crows

I wouldn’t bother trying decipher who pops here. The game will likely be fought in the trenches, which maybe is nice for Rowell, but I reckon kick back, enjoy the game and find a VC/C elsewhere.

Rozee v Saints

L3 v Saints: 103, 91, 96 (97 avg.)

L3 @ AO: 130, 96, 108 (111 avg.)

The spectre of Windhager coupled with his disgraceful effort last week renders Rozee a pass.

Verdict

A pretty agonizing one of my end. Currently have Borko into Whitfield, just deciding whether to bestow some confidence in Maxxy. The match up is spectacular but worry he’s playing with one arm tied behind his back under the current Dees regime. Normatively speaking, TDK should be an excellent choice tonight.