We are now just past the halfway mark of the season and nearing SuperCoach finals. I will be reviewing the season so far, by going through the SuperCoach Stars, Best Rookie, Best Buy and Worst Buy for each club. I will also name my All-Australian SuperCoach squad on the year so far.
Adelaide Crows
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,694 Competition Rank: (12th)
SuperCoach Stars
Patrick Dangerfield (Midfielder) - $594,400 – Ave 113
Richard Douglas (Midfielder) - $549,900 – Ave 107
Rory Sloane (Midfielder) - $524,700 – Ave 103
Dangerfield has been the stand out, in a disappointing year for the Crows. He’s averaging 113 SuperCoach points, which is impressive as he had a poor start to the year. Douglas has been consistent only scoring below 90 SuperCoach points twice. While Sloane is down on last years form, but he is still going okay, averaging 103 points a game.
Best Rookie
Sam Kerridge (Midfielder/Forward) - $319,300 – Ave 63
Overall Price Change: +$203,400
In a year were the Crows have had some decent SuperCoach rookies, (Laird, Brown, Lyons and Crouch), Sam Kerridge has been the best on of them. He’s increased in price by over $200k and he has had some handy scores of 121 and 143 along the way.
Best Buy
Tom T. Lynch (Forward) - $361,700 – Ave 79
Overall Price Change: +$127,200
Lynch has made some cash for anyone who brought him in. He even had a score of 157 when he booted 10 goals in round 7 against GWS.
Worst Buy
Sam Jacobs (Ruck) - $392,500 – Ave 82
Overall Price Change: -$153,800
Sam Jacobs is having a terrible year by his high standards only averaging 82 SuperCoach points. It may not seem that bad, but compared to last year’s 102 average he is well down on form, which has lead to a massive price drop and many frustrated SuperCoachers who picked him.
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,694 Competition Rank: (12th)
SuperCoach Stars
Patrick Dangerfield (Midfielder) - $594,400 – Ave 113
Richard Douglas (Midfielder) - $549,900 – Ave 107
Rory Sloane (Midfielder) - $524,700 – Ave 103
Dangerfield has been the stand out, in a disappointing year for the Crows. He’s averaging 113 SuperCoach points, which is impressive as he had a poor start to the year. Douglas has been consistent only scoring below 90 SuperCoach points twice. While Sloane is down on last years form, but he is still going okay, averaging 103 points a game.
Best Rookie
Sam Kerridge (Midfielder/Forward) - $319,300 – Ave 63
Overall Price Change: +$203,400
In a year were the Crows have had some decent SuperCoach rookies, (Laird, Brown, Lyons and Crouch), Sam Kerridge has been the best on of them. He’s increased in price by over $200k and he has had some handy scores of 121 and 143 along the way.
Best Buy
Tom T. Lynch (Forward) - $361,700 – Ave 79
Overall Price Change: +$127,200
Lynch has made some cash for anyone who brought him in. He even had a score of 157 when he booted 10 goals in round 7 against GWS.
Worst Buy
Sam Jacobs (Ruck) - $392,500 – Ave 82
Overall Price Change: -$153,800
Sam Jacobs is having a terrible year by his high standards only averaging 82 SuperCoach points. It may not seem that bad, but compared to last year’s 102 average he is well down on form, which has lead to a massive price drop and many frustrated SuperCoachers who picked him.
Brisbane Lions
Total SuperCoach Points: 18,774 Competition Rank: (16th)
SuperCoach Stars
Tom Rockliff (Midfielder/Forward) - $464,300 – Ave 99
Pearce Hanley (Defender) - $435,100 – Ave 97
Jack Redden (Midfielder) - $521,100 – Ave 96
The fact that no Brisbane player is averaging over 100 SuperCoach points tells the story of their year. Rockliff, Hanley and Redden have been good as they have had some big scores, but all three of them need to find consistency.
Best Rookie
Brent Staker (Defender/Forward) - $266,000 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: +$138,000
Staker has already increased in price by $138k and will continue to rise in price and he will be handy bench cover for your SuperCoach team, if you still have him.
Best Buy
Matthew Leuenberger (Ruck) - $459,200 – Ave 97
Overall Price Change: +$158,100
Leuenberger was a steal at the start of the year at just over $300k and for anyone picked him, he rewarded them with some decent scores and a big price rise.
Worst Buy
Patrick Karnezis (Forward) - $254,800 – Ave 47
Overall Price Change: -$7,400
Karnezis sucked many in with his awesome NAB Cup form, but he didn't perform in the regular season, only averaging only 47 SuperCoach points and even going down in price.
Total SuperCoach Points: 18,774 Competition Rank: (16th)
SuperCoach Stars
Tom Rockliff (Midfielder/Forward) - $464,300 – Ave 99
Pearce Hanley (Defender) - $435,100 – Ave 97
Jack Redden (Midfielder) - $521,100 – Ave 96
The fact that no Brisbane player is averaging over 100 SuperCoach points tells the story of their year. Rockliff, Hanley and Redden have been good as they have had some big scores, but all three of them need to find consistency.
Best Rookie
Brent Staker (Defender/Forward) - $266,000 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: +$138,000
Staker has already increased in price by $138k and will continue to rise in price and he will be handy bench cover for your SuperCoach team, if you still have him.
Best Buy
Matthew Leuenberger (Ruck) - $459,200 – Ave 97
Overall Price Change: +$158,100
Leuenberger was a steal at the start of the year at just over $300k and for anyone picked him, he rewarded them with some decent scores and a big price rise.
Worst Buy
Patrick Karnezis (Forward) - $254,800 – Ave 47
Overall Price Change: -$7,400
Karnezis sucked many in with his awesome NAB Cup form, but he didn't perform in the regular season, only averaging only 47 SuperCoach points and even going down in price.
Carlton Blues
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,532 Competition Rank: (5th)
SuperCoach Stars
Andrew Walker (Midfielder/Forward) - $547,100 – Ave 110
Bryce Gibbs (Defender/Midfielder) - $503,300 – Ave 104
Chris Judd (Midfielder) - $500,400 – Ave 99
Walker is in career best form down back, while Gibbs has moved into the midfield and has been solid in all the games that he's played. Judd is yet again one of Carlton's best SuperCoach performers.
Best Rookie
Jarryd Cachia (Midfielder) - $294,000 – Ave 65
Overall Price Change: +$175,800
Not many people jumped on Cachia, due to his shaky job security, but he has been a decent option so far and he doesn't look like losing his spot in the Blues' line-up.
Best Buy
Andrew Walker (Midfielder/Forward) - $547,100 – Ave 110
Overall Price Change: +$123,700
Walker’s move to defence was a ‘master stroke’ by Mick, as Walker is having the best season of his career and has become on of the best SuperCoach scorers in the competition.
Worst Buy
Heath Scotland (Defender/Midfielder) - $402,400 – Ave 83
Overall Price Change: -$133,200
Age seems to have caught up to Scotland. He is now 32 years old and he isn't scoring as well as he had in the past.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,532 Competition Rank: (5th)
SuperCoach Stars
Andrew Walker (Midfielder/Forward) - $547,100 – Ave 110
Bryce Gibbs (Defender/Midfielder) - $503,300 – Ave 104
Chris Judd (Midfielder) - $500,400 – Ave 99
Walker is in career best form down back, while Gibbs has moved into the midfield and has been solid in all the games that he's played. Judd is yet again one of Carlton's best SuperCoach performers.
Best Rookie
Jarryd Cachia (Midfielder) - $294,000 – Ave 65
Overall Price Change: +$175,800
Not many people jumped on Cachia, due to his shaky job security, but he has been a decent option so far and he doesn't look like losing his spot in the Blues' line-up.
Best Buy
Andrew Walker (Midfielder/Forward) - $547,100 – Ave 110
Overall Price Change: +$123,700
Walker’s move to defence was a ‘master stroke’ by Mick, as Walker is having the best season of his career and has become on of the best SuperCoach scorers in the competition.
Worst Buy
Heath Scotland (Defender/Midfielder) - $402,400 – Ave 83
Overall Price Change: -$133,200
Age seems to have caught up to Scotland. He is now 32 years old and he isn't scoring as well as he had in the past.
Collingwood Magpies
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,786 Competition Rank: (3rd)
SuperCoach Stars
Scott Pendlebury (Midfielder) - $619,100 – Ave 128
Dane Swan (Midfielder) - $578,300 – Ave 118
Heath Shaw (Defender) - $557,900 – Ave 107
The usual suspects are the top scorers for the Pies, in Pendlebury and Swan. Heath Shaw is having one of his best seasons to date and is the top ranked SuperCoach defender, by SuperCoach average.
Best Rookie
Sam Dwyer (Midfielder/Forward) - $353,100 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: +$256,900
One of the best rookies of the year, Dwyer has risen in price by over $250k. Many SuperCoachers jumped off him after round 6, as he had a few poor scores in a row, but he rewarded those he kept the faith with him.
Best Buy
Luke Ball (Midfielder) - $391,900 – Ave 97
Overall Price Change: +$90,100
Ball had a delayed start to the year, but it hasn't slowed him down and he isn't far off getting back to his brilliant best.
Worst Buy
Dale Thomas (Midfielder/Forward) - $452,600 – Ave 79
Overall Price Change: -$63,200
Thomas looked like a bargain in round 7 at $428k and many SuperCoachers jumped on, only for him to play one game and then be sidelined by injury.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,786 Competition Rank: (3rd)
SuperCoach Stars
Scott Pendlebury (Midfielder) - $619,100 – Ave 128
Dane Swan (Midfielder) - $578,300 – Ave 118
Heath Shaw (Defender) - $557,900 – Ave 107
The usual suspects are the top scorers for the Pies, in Pendlebury and Swan. Heath Shaw is having one of his best seasons to date and is the top ranked SuperCoach defender, by SuperCoach average.
Best Rookie
Sam Dwyer (Midfielder/Forward) - $353,100 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: +$256,900
One of the best rookies of the year, Dwyer has risen in price by over $250k. Many SuperCoachers jumped off him after round 6, as he had a few poor scores in a row, but he rewarded those he kept the faith with him.
Best Buy
Luke Ball (Midfielder) - $391,900 – Ave 97
Overall Price Change: +$90,100
Ball had a delayed start to the year, but it hasn't slowed him down and he isn't far off getting back to his brilliant best.
Worst Buy
Dale Thomas (Midfielder/Forward) - $452,600 – Ave 79
Overall Price Change: -$63,200
Thomas looked like a bargain in round 7 at $428k and many SuperCoachers jumped on, only for him to play one game and then be sidelined by injury.
Essendon Bombers
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,891 Competition Rank: (2nd)
SuperCoach Stars
Jobe Watson (Midfielder) - $555,500 – Ave 116
Brendon Goddard (Midfielder/Defender) - $500,900 – Ave 104
Brent Stanton (Midfielder) - $479,300 – Ave 99
Watson is having another big year, while Goddard is enjoying his footy at his new club. Stanton has had a good start to the year, but will he be able to keep it up or will his form drop away in the second half of the year again?
Best Rookie
Nicholas Kommer (Midfielder) - $256,700 – Ave 57
Overall Price Change: +$147,200
Kommer has been able to produce some cash, even though he hasn't scored too well. But that's all he was required to do, as he was a cash cow.
Best Buy
Michael Hibberd (Defender) - $480,100 – Ave 98
Overall Price Change: +$85,000
Hibberd is having a massive year in 2013 and he has turned himself into one of the best defenders in SuperCoach.
Worst Buy
Michael Hurley (Forward) - $279,300 – Ave 64
Overall Price Change: -$112,000
We all know what Hurley is capable of, but injury has affected him this year. He has had some poor scores due to injury and this has lead to a massive drop in price.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,891 Competition Rank: (2nd)
SuperCoach Stars
Jobe Watson (Midfielder) - $555,500 – Ave 116
Brendon Goddard (Midfielder/Defender) - $500,900 – Ave 104
Brent Stanton (Midfielder) - $479,300 – Ave 99
Watson is having another big year, while Goddard is enjoying his footy at his new club. Stanton has had a good start to the year, but will he be able to keep it up or will his form drop away in the second half of the year again?
Best Rookie
Nicholas Kommer (Midfielder) - $256,700 – Ave 57
Overall Price Change: +$147,200
Kommer has been able to produce some cash, even though he hasn't scored too well. But that's all he was required to do, as he was a cash cow.
Best Buy
Michael Hibberd (Defender) - $480,100 – Ave 98
Overall Price Change: +$85,000
Hibberd is having a massive year in 2013 and he has turned himself into one of the best defenders in SuperCoach.
Worst Buy
Michael Hurley (Forward) - $279,300 – Ave 64
Overall Price Change: -$112,000
We all know what Hurley is capable of, but injury has affected him this year. He has had some poor scores due to injury and this has lead to a massive drop in price.
Fremantle Dockers
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,411 Competition Rank: (8th)
SuperCoach Stars
Michael Barlow (Midfielder) - $604,100 – Ave 115
Nathan Fyfe (Midfielder) - $533,400 – Ave 110
David Mundy (Midfielder) - $527,200 – Ave 104
The Docker’s midfielders are all having massive years. Barlow is in the form of his career averaging a mammoth 115 SuperCoach points and becoming one of the most expensive players in SuperCoach. Fyfe is also having his best year of his career while Mundy isn't far off his best, too.
Best Rookie
Jack Hannath (Ruck) - $209,400 – Ave 51
Overall Price Change: +$99,900
Hannath hasn’t been the best scorer, but he has made a little bit of cash and is the Docker’s best rookie this year.
Best Buy
Garrick Ibbotson (Defender) - $496,400 – Ave 103
Overall Price Change: +$107,900
Ibbotson is having a breakout year this season, increasing his SuperCoach average from 72 the year before to well over 100 this year. He has also increased in price by over $100k!
Worst Buy
Danyle Pearce (Midfielder/Defender) - $393,700 – Ave 78
Overall Price Change: -$65,100
After scoring a massive 130 SuperCoach points in his first game, Pearce has only scored over 90 SuperCoach points one more time resulting in a price drop of $65k, in what has been a disappointing season for him, SuperCoach wise.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,411 Competition Rank: (8th)
SuperCoach Stars
Michael Barlow (Midfielder) - $604,100 – Ave 115
Nathan Fyfe (Midfielder) - $533,400 – Ave 110
David Mundy (Midfielder) - $527,200 – Ave 104
The Docker’s midfielders are all having massive years. Barlow is in the form of his career averaging a mammoth 115 SuperCoach points and becoming one of the most expensive players in SuperCoach. Fyfe is also having his best year of his career while Mundy isn't far off his best, too.
Best Rookie
Jack Hannath (Ruck) - $209,400 – Ave 51
Overall Price Change: +$99,900
Hannath hasn’t been the best scorer, but he has made a little bit of cash and is the Docker’s best rookie this year.
Best Buy
Garrick Ibbotson (Defender) - $496,400 – Ave 103
Overall Price Change: +$107,900
Ibbotson is having a breakout year this season, increasing his SuperCoach average from 72 the year before to well over 100 this year. He has also increased in price by over $100k!
Worst Buy
Danyle Pearce (Midfielder/Defender) - $393,700 – Ave 78
Overall Price Change: -$65,100
After scoring a massive 130 SuperCoach points in his first game, Pearce has only scored over 90 SuperCoach points one more time resulting in a price drop of $65k, in what has been a disappointing season for him, SuperCoach wise.
Geelong Cats
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,320 Competition Rank: (9th)
SuperCoach Stars
Steve Johnson (Midfielder/Forward) - $575,400 – Ave 116
Jimmy Bartel (Midfielder/Forward) - $553,400 – Ave 110
Joel Selwood (Midfielder) - $513,100 – Ave 109
Johnson has been pushing into midfield this this year, which has increased his SuperCoach scores. Bartel is having another good year and Selwood has had some big scores and I'd expect his average of 109 points to improve by the end of the year.
Best Rookie
Mark Blicavs (Midfielder/Ruck) - $358,700 – Ave 65
Overall Price Change: +$242,800
Blicavs had a slow start to the year, but he has been in fine form lately; he’s averaging 100 SuperCoach points over the last three weeks.
Best Buy
Matthew Stokes (Forward) - $487,700 – Ave 99
Overall Price Change: +$139,600
With Stokes playing in the midfield this year, he has been able to increase his SuperCoach output and is having a career best season.
Worst Buy
Tom Hawkins (Forward) - $371,200 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: -$137,600
Hawkins has had a disappointing season in SuperCoach compared to last year as he is averaging 20 points less than last year.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,320 Competition Rank: (9th)
SuperCoach Stars
Steve Johnson (Midfielder/Forward) - $575,400 – Ave 116
Jimmy Bartel (Midfielder/Forward) - $553,400 – Ave 110
Joel Selwood (Midfielder) - $513,100 – Ave 109
Johnson has been pushing into midfield this this year, which has increased his SuperCoach scores. Bartel is having another good year and Selwood has had some big scores and I'd expect his average of 109 points to improve by the end of the year.
Best Rookie
Mark Blicavs (Midfielder/Ruck) - $358,700 – Ave 65
Overall Price Change: +$242,800
Blicavs had a slow start to the year, but he has been in fine form lately; he’s averaging 100 SuperCoach points over the last three weeks.
Best Buy
Matthew Stokes (Forward) - $487,700 – Ave 99
Overall Price Change: +$139,600
With Stokes playing in the midfield this year, he has been able to increase his SuperCoach output and is having a career best season.
Worst Buy
Tom Hawkins (Forward) - $371,200 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: -$137,600
Hawkins has had a disappointing season in SuperCoach compared to last year as he is averaging 20 points less than last year.
Gold Coast Suns
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,581 Competition Rank: (13th)
SuperCoach Stars
Gary Ablett (Midfielder) - $690,00 – Ave 138
Trent McKenzie (Defender) - $462,900 – Ave 97
Dion Prestia (Midfielder) – $507,300 – Ave 94
Ablett is having another massive year; averaging 10 more SuperCoach points then anyone else in the competition. McKenzie and Prestia are two youngsters who have stepped up this year and increased their SuperCoach scores.
Best Rookie
Jager O’Meara (Midfielder) - $424,600 – Ave 90
Overall Price Change: +$308,700
O'Meara is the best rookie of the year as he has risen in price by over $300k, while also averaging 90 SuperCoach points.
Best Buy
Trent McKenzie (Defender) - $462,900 – Ave 97
Overall Price Change: +$102,900
"The Cannon" has had a good year in 2013, even though he has missed four games. He is close to averaging 100 SuperCoach points, which is impressive for a 21 year old.
Worst Buy
Greg Broughton (Defender/Forward) - $389,900 – Ave 73
Overall Price Change: -$52,000
Broughton has burnt SuperCoachers in the past and he has done it again this year. Some people brought him into their team thinking he would repay the faith, but they were wrong again.
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,581 Competition Rank: (13th)
SuperCoach Stars
Gary Ablett (Midfielder) - $690,00 – Ave 138
Trent McKenzie (Defender) - $462,900 – Ave 97
Dion Prestia (Midfielder) – $507,300 – Ave 94
Ablett is having another massive year; averaging 10 more SuperCoach points then anyone else in the competition. McKenzie and Prestia are two youngsters who have stepped up this year and increased their SuperCoach scores.
Best Rookie
Jager O’Meara (Midfielder) - $424,600 – Ave 90
Overall Price Change: +$308,700
O'Meara is the best rookie of the year as he has risen in price by over $300k, while also averaging 90 SuperCoach points.
Best Buy
Trent McKenzie (Defender) - $462,900 – Ave 97
Overall Price Change: +$102,900
"The Cannon" has had a good year in 2013, even though he has missed four games. He is close to averaging 100 SuperCoach points, which is impressive for a 21 year old.
Worst Buy
Greg Broughton (Defender/Forward) - $389,900 – Ave 73
Overall Price Change: -$52,000
Broughton has burnt SuperCoachers in the past and he has done it again this year. Some people brought him into their team thinking he would repay the faith, but they were wrong again.
GWS Giants
Total SuperCoach Points: 17,400 Competition Rank: (17th)
SuperCoach Stars
Callan Ward (Midfielder) - $498,300 – Ave 97
Ward is the only player from GWS to average over 90 SuperCoach points this year. Ward is having a good season, but he needs some of his Giant team mates to help him out.
Best Rookie
Lachie Whitfield (Midfielder) - $328,300 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: +$128,800
The number one draft pick from last year has been a solid SuperCoach pick, as he has had a good first year and is by far the best performing GWS SuperCoach rookie.
Best Buy
Stephen Gilham (Defender) - $372,000 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: +$92,900
There aren't many candidates at the Giants for the best buy, but Gilham gets it because he has been able to increase in price by nearly $100k, even though he hasn't been such high scorer.
Worst Buy
Toby Greene (Midfielder) - $366,700 – Ave 70
Overall Price Change: -$139,600
Greene has suffered from the ‘second year blues’, down on his first year’s average. Greene is averaging 24 less SuperCoach points than last year.
Total SuperCoach Points: 17,400 Competition Rank: (17th)
SuperCoach Stars
Callan Ward (Midfielder) - $498,300 – Ave 97
Ward is the only player from GWS to average over 90 SuperCoach points this year. Ward is having a good season, but he needs some of his Giant team mates to help him out.
Best Rookie
Lachie Whitfield (Midfielder) - $328,300 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: +$128,800
The number one draft pick from last year has been a solid SuperCoach pick, as he has had a good first year and is by far the best performing GWS SuperCoach rookie.
Best Buy
Stephen Gilham (Defender) - $372,000 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: +$92,900
There aren't many candidates at the Giants for the best buy, but Gilham gets it because he has been able to increase in price by nearly $100k, even though he hasn't been such high scorer.
Worst Buy
Toby Greene (Midfielder) - $366,700 – Ave 70
Overall Price Change: -$139,600
Greene has suffered from the ‘second year blues’, down on his first year’s average. Greene is averaging 24 less SuperCoach points than last year.
Hawthorn Hawks
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,904 Competition Rank: (1st)
SuperCoach Stars
Sam Mitchell (Midfielder) - $496,700 – Ave 105
Jarryd Roughead (Ruck/Forward) - $532,300 – Ave 101
Luke Hodge (Midfielder) - $450,300 – Ave 96
Mitchell is having another good year in SuperCoach while Roughead is one of the best Ruckmen/Forwards in the competition. Hodge has been able to turn his career around averaging 96 SuperCoach points a game.
Best Rookie
Bradley Hill (Midfielder) - $304,200 – Ave 61
Overall Price Change: +$152,200
Hill is the best rookie at the Hawks, winning a Rising Star nomination and increasing his SuperCoach price by over $150k.
Best Buy
Jonathan Simpkin (Midfielder) - $343,200 – Ave 68
Overall Price Change: +$145,200
The former Cat played his first game for the Hawks in round 6 and he doesn't look like coming out of the side after playing some good football.
Worst Buy
Brad Sewell (Midfielder) - $404,900 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: -$137,800
The Hawk star has had a poor year by his high standards. He is now 29 years old and maybe age is finally catching up to him?
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,904 Competition Rank: (1st)
SuperCoach Stars
Sam Mitchell (Midfielder) - $496,700 – Ave 105
Jarryd Roughead (Ruck/Forward) - $532,300 – Ave 101
Luke Hodge (Midfielder) - $450,300 – Ave 96
Mitchell is having another good year in SuperCoach while Roughead is one of the best Ruckmen/Forwards in the competition. Hodge has been able to turn his career around averaging 96 SuperCoach points a game.
Best Rookie
Bradley Hill (Midfielder) - $304,200 – Ave 61
Overall Price Change: +$152,200
Hill is the best rookie at the Hawks, winning a Rising Star nomination and increasing his SuperCoach price by over $150k.
Best Buy
Jonathan Simpkin (Midfielder) - $343,200 – Ave 68
Overall Price Change: +$145,200
The former Cat played his first game for the Hawks in round 6 and he doesn't look like coming out of the side after playing some good football.
Worst Buy
Brad Sewell (Midfielder) - $404,900 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: -$137,800
The Hawk star has had a poor year by his high standards. He is now 29 years old and maybe age is finally catching up to him?
Melbourne Demons
Total SuperCoach Points: 16,995 Competition Rank: (18th)
SuperCoach Stars
Nathan Jones (Midfielder) - $456,600 – Ave 90
In a disastrous year for the Demons, Nathan Jones is the only Melbourne player to average 90 SuperCoach points or more. The next best is Colin Garland with an average of 87.
Best Rookie
Dean Terlich (Defender) - $377,000 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: +$267,500
Terlich was a popular pick down back, and rightly so as he was one of the best defender rookies in SuperCoach this year. He gives you a decent score every week and he has made some cash.
Best Buy
Colin Garland (Defender) - $462,000 – Ave 87
Overall Price Change: +$76,500
The Demons have found a good defender here! Colin Garland is one of the few shining lights in a drak year for the Demons. Garland is having the best year of his career averaging 87 SuperCoach points a game.
Worst Buy
Jack Watts (Defender/Forward)- $358,400 – Ave 66
Overall Price Change: -$101,700
In what was meant to be a big year in his career, Watts has only managed an average of 66 SuperCoach points.
Total SuperCoach Points: 16,995 Competition Rank: (18th)
SuperCoach Stars
Nathan Jones (Midfielder) - $456,600 – Ave 90
In a disastrous year for the Demons, Nathan Jones is the only Melbourne player to average 90 SuperCoach points or more. The next best is Colin Garland with an average of 87.
Best Rookie
Dean Terlich (Defender) - $377,000 – Ave 75
Overall Price Change: +$267,500
Terlich was a popular pick down back, and rightly so as he was one of the best defender rookies in SuperCoach this year. He gives you a decent score every week and he has made some cash.
Best Buy
Colin Garland (Defender) - $462,000 – Ave 87
Overall Price Change: +$76,500
The Demons have found a good defender here! Colin Garland is one of the few shining lights in a drak year for the Demons. Garland is having the best year of his career averaging 87 SuperCoach points a game.
Worst Buy
Jack Watts (Defender/Forward)- $358,400 – Ave 66
Overall Price Change: -$101,700
In what was meant to be a big year in his career, Watts has only managed an average of 66 SuperCoach points.
North Melbourne Kangaroos
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,430 Competition Rank: (7th)
SuperCoach Stars
Todd Goldstein (Ruck) - $558,800 – Ave 113
Andrew Swallow (Midfielder) - $524,900 – Ave 108
Drew Petrie (Forward) - $559,600 – Ave 97
Goldstein has bounced back and is one of the best ruckmen in the AFL, while Swallow and Petrie are again having big years.
Best Rookie
Majak Daw (Ruck) - $264,500 – Ave 51
Overall Price Change: +$148,600
Daw has done his job, making $148k but he needs to add consistency to his game. He had three games were he scored under 30 SuperCoach points and then scores of 139, 64 and 44.
Best Buy
Aaron Black (Forward) - $408,200 – Ave 87
Overall Price Change: +$195,600
Black was dirt cheap at the start of the year, but he isn't any more. With an average of 87 SuperCoach points, Black is now priced at over $400k.
Worst Buy
Liam Anthony (Midfielder)- $321,300 – Ave 44
Overall Price Change: -$162,600
Anthony has only been able to manage an average of 44 SuperCoach points this year, but it isn't entirely his fault as he has been the sub on three occasions. Anthony averaged 90 SuperCoach points last year, so 2013 hasn't been a good year for him.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,430 Competition Rank: (7th)
SuperCoach Stars
Todd Goldstein (Ruck) - $558,800 – Ave 113
Andrew Swallow (Midfielder) - $524,900 – Ave 108
Drew Petrie (Forward) - $559,600 – Ave 97
Goldstein has bounced back and is one of the best ruckmen in the AFL, while Swallow and Petrie are again having big years.
Best Rookie
Majak Daw (Ruck) - $264,500 – Ave 51
Overall Price Change: +$148,600
Daw has done his job, making $148k but he needs to add consistency to his game. He had three games were he scored under 30 SuperCoach points and then scores of 139, 64 and 44.
Best Buy
Aaron Black (Forward) - $408,200 – Ave 87
Overall Price Change: +$195,600
Black was dirt cheap at the start of the year, but he isn't any more. With an average of 87 SuperCoach points, Black is now priced at over $400k.
Worst Buy
Liam Anthony (Midfielder)- $321,300 – Ave 44
Overall Price Change: -$162,600
Anthony has only been able to manage an average of 44 SuperCoach points this year, but it isn't entirely his fault as he has been the sub on three occasions. Anthony averaged 90 SuperCoach points last year, so 2013 hasn't been a good year for him.
Port Adelaide Power
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,084 Competition Rank: (10th)
SuperCoach Stars
Kane Cornes (Midfielder) - $506,100 – Ave 111
Travis Boak (Midfielder) - $481,400 – Ave 105
Justin Westhoff (Forward) - $461,700 – Ave 100
Cornes and Boak are having big years, both averaging well over 100 SuperCoach points. Westhoff started the year on fire; averaging 140 SuperCoach points a game in his first four games.
Best Rookie
Oliver Wines (Midfielder) - $352,100 – Ave 80
Overall Price Change: +$182,600
Wines is one of the top rookies this year, averaging 80 SuperCoach points a game and is set to be an important part of Port Adelaide’s future.
Best Buy
Chad Wingard (Midfielder) - $458,400 – Ave 98
Overall Price Change: $181,900
Unlike Toby Greene, Wingard isn’t suffering from the ‘second year blues’. Wingard has increased his SuperCoah average from 51 in 2012, to 98 this year and he will be a SuperCoach gun for years to come.
Worst Buy
Paul Stewart (Forward)- $212,200 – Ave 46
Overall Price Change: -$134,000
Stewart has had the dreaded sub vest on three occasions resulting in a price drop of $134k.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,084 Competition Rank: (10th)
SuperCoach Stars
Kane Cornes (Midfielder) - $506,100 – Ave 111
Travis Boak (Midfielder) - $481,400 – Ave 105
Justin Westhoff (Forward) - $461,700 – Ave 100
Cornes and Boak are having big years, both averaging well over 100 SuperCoach points. Westhoff started the year on fire; averaging 140 SuperCoach points a game in his first four games.
Best Rookie
Oliver Wines (Midfielder) - $352,100 – Ave 80
Overall Price Change: +$182,600
Wines is one of the top rookies this year, averaging 80 SuperCoach points a game and is set to be an important part of Port Adelaide’s future.
Best Buy
Chad Wingard (Midfielder) - $458,400 – Ave 98
Overall Price Change: $181,900
Unlike Toby Greene, Wingard isn’t suffering from the ‘second year blues’. Wingard has increased his SuperCoah average from 51 in 2012, to 98 this year and he will be a SuperCoach gun for years to come.
Worst Buy
Paul Stewart (Forward)- $212,200 – Ave 46
Overall Price Change: -$134,000
Stewart has had the dreaded sub vest on three occasions resulting in a price drop of $134k.
Richmond Tigers
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,576 Competition Rank: (4th)
SuperCoach Stars
Brett Deledio (Midfielder) - $564,600 – Ave 111
Trent Cotchin (Midfielder) - $504,100 – Ave 108
Dustin Martin (Midfielder/Forward) - $498,200 – Ave 105
Deledio is the top ranked Tiger in SuperCoach, while Cotchin has been quite in the last few weeks but still averages 108 SuperCoach points. Martin is having a big year averaging well over 100 SuperCoach points for the first time in his career.
Best Rookie
Nick Vlastuin (Defender/Midfielder) - $405,700 – Ave 82
Overall Price Change: +$246,200
Vlastuin is defiantley one of the top rookies this year and only this week has he started to slow down. Vlastuin has hit the SuperCoach ton three times resulting in his price sky-rocketing to over $400k.
Best Buy
Brandon Ellis (Defender) - $489,800 – Ave 77
Overall Price Change: +$189,700
A lot of SuperCoachers brought Ellis in when he bottomed out in Round four and five for under $240k and they haven't been disappointed. Ellis is averaging 111 SuperCoach points in the last six rounds, making him one of the top defenders in the competition, in that period.
Worst Buy
Shane Tuck (Midfielder)- $453,700 – Ave 74
Overall Price Change: -$159,700
After averaging 114 SuperCoach points a game last year, Tuck has been somewhat disappointing. This year he has only played the 5 games for an average of 74 points.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,576 Competition Rank: (4th)
SuperCoach Stars
Brett Deledio (Midfielder) - $564,600 – Ave 111
Trent Cotchin (Midfielder) - $504,100 – Ave 108
Dustin Martin (Midfielder/Forward) - $498,200 – Ave 105
Deledio is the top ranked Tiger in SuperCoach, while Cotchin has been quite in the last few weeks but still averages 108 SuperCoach points. Martin is having a big year averaging well over 100 SuperCoach points for the first time in his career.
Best Rookie
Nick Vlastuin (Defender/Midfielder) - $405,700 – Ave 82
Overall Price Change: +$246,200
Vlastuin is defiantley one of the top rookies this year and only this week has he started to slow down. Vlastuin has hit the SuperCoach ton three times resulting in his price sky-rocketing to over $400k.
Best Buy
Brandon Ellis (Defender) - $489,800 – Ave 77
Overall Price Change: +$189,700
A lot of SuperCoachers brought Ellis in when he bottomed out in Round four and five for under $240k and they haven't been disappointed. Ellis is averaging 111 SuperCoach points in the last six rounds, making him one of the top defenders in the competition, in that period.
Worst Buy
Shane Tuck (Midfielder)- $453,700 – Ave 74
Overall Price Change: -$159,700
After averaging 114 SuperCoach points a game last year, Tuck has been somewhat disappointing. This year he has only played the 5 games for an average of 74 points.
St.Kilda Saints
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,267 Competition Rank: (14th)
SuperCoach Stars
Leigh Montagna (Midfielder) - $545,700 – Ave 111
Nick Riewoldt (Forward) - $495,500 – Ave 107
Jack Steven (Midfielder) - $528,100 – Ave 101
Veterans Leigh Montagna and Nick Riewoldt are back to their old form while Jack Steven has had a breakout year averaging over 100 SuperCoach points.
Best Rookie
Nathan Wright (Defender) - $211,800 – Ave 49
Overall Price Change: +$102,300
There haven’t been many decent St.Kilda rookies this year, but Wright who has only played the six games has increased in price by over $100k.
Best Buy
Dylan Roberton (Defender) - $368,700 – Ave 82
Overall Price Change: +$114,600
Roberton has been one of the recruits of the season and he has increased his SuperCoach average at the Saints, averaging 82 points.
Worst Buy
Sean Dempster (Defender)- $337,000 – Ave 67
Overall Price Change: -$126,300
The 2012 All-Australian defender has been quite this year, averaging 19 less SuperCoach points than last year, which has resulted in a price drop of $120k.
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,267 Competition Rank: (14th)
SuperCoach Stars
Leigh Montagna (Midfielder) - $545,700 – Ave 111
Nick Riewoldt (Forward) - $495,500 – Ave 107
Jack Steven (Midfielder) - $528,100 – Ave 101
Veterans Leigh Montagna and Nick Riewoldt are back to their old form while Jack Steven has had a breakout year averaging over 100 SuperCoach points.
Best Rookie
Nathan Wright (Defender) - $211,800 – Ave 49
Overall Price Change: +$102,300
There haven’t been many decent St.Kilda rookies this year, but Wright who has only played the six games has increased in price by over $100k.
Best Buy
Dylan Roberton (Defender) - $368,700 – Ave 82
Overall Price Change: +$114,600
Roberton has been one of the recruits of the season and he has increased his SuperCoach average at the Saints, averaging 82 points.
Worst Buy
Sean Dempster (Defender)- $337,000 – Ave 67
Overall Price Change: -$126,300
The 2012 All-Australian defender has been quite this year, averaging 19 less SuperCoach points than last year, which has resulted in a price drop of $120k.
Sydney Swans
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,497 Competition Rank: (6th)
SuperCoach Stars
Kieren Jack (Midfielder) - $572,600 – Ave 113
Josh P. Kennedy (Midfielder) - $540,100 – Ave 112
Jarrad McVeigh (Midfielder) - $523,200 – Ave 106
The three Swan midfielders are all having huge years averaging well over 100 SuperCoach points.
Best Rookie
Dane Rampe (Midfielder) - $313,600 – Ave 60
Overall Price Change: +$217,400
Rampe is the best Sydney rookie so far, but you would expect Tom Mitchell to overtake him by the end of the year as Mitchell has only played the three games.
Best Buy
Nick Malceski (Defender) - $479,700 – Ave 93
Overall Price Change: +$75,600
Malceski is close to All-Australian form and is back to his best. He was a bargain at the start of the year at just over $400k.
Worst Buy
Jude Bolton (Midfielder/Forward) - $331,200 – Ave 71
Overall Price Change: -$170,100
Age has caught up to Bolton, finally. The 33 year old is having his worst year of his career and it’s the first time since 2005 (when SuperCoach started) that Bolton has averaged less than 93 points.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,497 Competition Rank: (6th)
SuperCoach Stars
Kieren Jack (Midfielder) - $572,600 – Ave 113
Josh P. Kennedy (Midfielder) - $540,100 – Ave 112
Jarrad McVeigh (Midfielder) - $523,200 – Ave 106
The three Swan midfielders are all having huge years averaging well over 100 SuperCoach points.
Best Rookie
Dane Rampe (Midfielder) - $313,600 – Ave 60
Overall Price Change: +$217,400
Rampe is the best Sydney rookie so far, but you would expect Tom Mitchell to overtake him by the end of the year as Mitchell has only played the three games.
Best Buy
Nick Malceski (Defender) - $479,700 – Ave 93
Overall Price Change: +$75,600
Malceski is close to All-Australian form and is back to his best. He was a bargain at the start of the year at just over $400k.
Worst Buy
Jude Bolton (Midfielder/Forward) - $331,200 – Ave 71
Overall Price Change: -$170,100
Age has caught up to Bolton, finally. The 33 year old is having his worst year of his career and it’s the first time since 2005 (when SuperCoach started) that Bolton has averaged less than 93 points.
West Coast Eagles
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,026 Competition Rank: (11th)
SuperCoach Stars
Dean Cox (Ruck/Forward) - $537,000 – Ave 111
Nic Naitanui (Ruck/Forward) - $588,300 – Ave 108
Scott Selwood (Midfielder) - $541,300 – Ave 103
The two star ruckmen in Cox and Naianui are again having massive years, while Selwood is having a big year for the second year in a row.
Best Rookie
Callum Sinclair (Ruck/Forward) - $245,200 – Ave 64
Overall Price Change: +$133,000
Sinclair played well when Nic Nat was out of the side and anyone that brought him in should be happy as he averaged 64 SuperCoach points while also making your SuperCoach team some cash.
Best Buy
Josh J. Kennedy (Forward) - $486,000 – Ave 102
Overall Price Change: +$186,400
One of the best SuperCoach buys this season. JJK was a bargain at $300k and while he has increased in price buy $186k, he has become a keeper averaging over 100 SuperCoach points.
Worst Buy
Andrew Gaff (Midfielder)- $373,900 – Ave 73
Overall Price Change: -$109,600
The young midfielder was looking to have another big year after averaging 90 SuperCoach points in 2012, but he has been disappointing only averaging 73 points a game in 2013.
Total SuperCoach Points: 20,026 Competition Rank: (11th)
SuperCoach Stars
Dean Cox (Ruck/Forward) - $537,000 – Ave 111
Nic Naitanui (Ruck/Forward) - $588,300 – Ave 108
Scott Selwood (Midfielder) - $541,300 – Ave 103
The two star ruckmen in Cox and Naianui are again having massive years, while Selwood is having a big year for the second year in a row.
Best Rookie
Callum Sinclair (Ruck/Forward) - $245,200 – Ave 64
Overall Price Change: +$133,000
Sinclair played well when Nic Nat was out of the side and anyone that brought him in should be happy as he averaged 64 SuperCoach points while also making your SuperCoach team some cash.
Best Buy
Josh J. Kennedy (Forward) - $486,000 – Ave 102
Overall Price Change: +$186,400
One of the best SuperCoach buys this season. JJK was a bargain at $300k and while he has increased in price buy $186k, he has become a keeper averaging over 100 SuperCoach points.
Worst Buy
Andrew Gaff (Midfielder)- $373,900 – Ave 73
Overall Price Change: -$109,600
The young midfielder was looking to have another big year after averaging 90 SuperCoach points in 2012, but he has been disappointing only averaging 73 points a game in 2013.
Western Bulldogs
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,231 Competition Rank: (15th)
SuperCoach Stars
Ryan Griffen (Midfielder) - $663,200 – Ave 125
Will Minson (Ruck) - $547,500 – Ave 111
Matthew Boyd (Midfielder) - $546,400 – Ave 102
Griffen is in the top three players in SuperCoach this year averaging a massive 125 SuperCoach points a game. Minson has taken his game to the next level while Matt Boyd is still averaging over 100 points a game even though he hasn't been at his best this year.
Best Rookie
Brett Goodes (Defender/Midfielder) - $399,000 – Ave 88
Overall Price Change: +$270,800
The younger brother of Swans champ Adam, Brett has been more than impressive in his first year in the AFL. The mature aged rookie has averaged 88 SuperCoach points and he isn't far off the very best defenders in SuperCoach.
Best Buy
Ryan Griffen (Midfielder) - $663,200 – Ave 125
Overall Price Change: +$95,800
Kudos to anyone who brought Griffen into their side. He is having the best season of his career and is the second most expensive player in SuperCoach, only behind Ablett.
Worst Buy
Mitch Wallis (Midfielder) - $327,000 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: -$140,200
Wallis looked set for a big year, but he hasn't been able to perform. After averaging 87 SuperCoach points last year, it was looking likely that Wallis could improve that to nearly 100, but instead he has gone backwards, only averaging 69 points a game.
Total SuperCoach Points: 19,231 Competition Rank: (15th)
SuperCoach Stars
Ryan Griffen (Midfielder) - $663,200 – Ave 125
Will Minson (Ruck) - $547,500 – Ave 111
Matthew Boyd (Midfielder) - $546,400 – Ave 102
Griffen is in the top three players in SuperCoach this year averaging a massive 125 SuperCoach points a game. Minson has taken his game to the next level while Matt Boyd is still averaging over 100 points a game even though he hasn't been at his best this year.
Best Rookie
Brett Goodes (Defender/Midfielder) - $399,000 – Ave 88
Overall Price Change: +$270,800
The younger brother of Swans champ Adam, Brett has been more than impressive in his first year in the AFL. The mature aged rookie has averaged 88 SuperCoach points and he isn't far off the very best defenders in SuperCoach.
Best Buy
Ryan Griffen (Midfielder) - $663,200 – Ave 125
Overall Price Change: +$95,800
Kudos to anyone who brought Griffen into their side. He is having the best season of his career and is the second most expensive player in SuperCoach, only behind Ablett.
Worst Buy
Mitch Wallis (Midfielder) - $327,000 – Ave 69
Overall Price Change: -$140,200
Wallis looked set for a big year, but he hasn't been able to perform. After averaging 87 SuperCoach points last year, it was looking likely that Wallis could improve that to nearly 100, but instead he has gone backwards, only averaging 69 points a game.
2013 Mid-Season SuperCoach All-Australian Team
Defenders
Scott D. Thompson and Harry Taylor have been named at Full-Back and Centre Half-Back respectively, because they are the top two key defenders based on SuperCoach points. Heath Shaw is the top SuperCoach defender on average, while Michael Hibberd has taken his game to next level becoming one of the league's premier defenders. Garrick Ibbotson has been in expectational form and he makes the team even though he has missed four games while Andrew Walker has stared in his new role down back.
Scott D. Thompson and Harry Taylor have been named at Full-Back and Centre Half-Back respectively, because they are the top two key defenders based on SuperCoach points. Heath Shaw is the top SuperCoach defender on average, while Michael Hibberd has taken his game to next level becoming one of the league's premier defenders. Garrick Ibbotson has been in expectational form and he makes the team even though he has missed four games while Andrew Walker has stared in his new role down back.
Midfielders
Gary Ablett and Scott Pendlebury are the standout midfielders in the competition this year. Ryan Griffen isn't too far behind even though he has missed a few games. Jobe Watson is yet again having a brilliant season and Michael Barlow has become on of the elite midfielders in the competition.
Gary Ablett and Scott Pendlebury are the standout midfielders in the competition this year. Ryan Griffen isn't too far behind even though he has missed a few games. Jobe Watson is yet again having a brilliant season and Michael Barlow has become on of the elite midfielders in the competition.
Forwards
Josh J. Kennedy and Nick Riewoldt are the best key forwards this year and they are both averaging over 100 SuperCoach points, which is impressive for big men. Dean Cox gets the spot as the forward/ruckmen, as he is the best player listed as both a forward or ruckmen in SuperCoach. Steve Johnson is the top SuperCoach forward by average this year, so he has to be in the team. Jeff Garlett makes the cut, as he is the top ranked small forward based on SuperCoach points. Patrick Dangerfield gets a spot on the half-forward flank, as he has played up forward this year for the Crows and there isn't enough room in the midfield for him.
Josh J. Kennedy and Nick Riewoldt are the best key forwards this year and they are both averaging over 100 SuperCoach points, which is impressive for big men. Dean Cox gets the spot as the forward/ruckmen, as he is the best player listed as both a forward or ruckmen in SuperCoach. Steve Johnson is the top SuperCoach forward by average this year, so he has to be in the team. Jeff Garlett makes the cut, as he is the top ranked small forward based on SuperCoach points. Patrick Dangerfield gets a spot on the half-forward flank, as he has played up forward this year for the Crows and there isn't enough room in the midfield for him.
Ruckmen
Todd Goldstein is the top performing ruckmen this year in SuperCoach averaging 113 points a game and he gets the nod just ahead of Will Minson.
Todd Goldstein is the top performing ruckmen this year in SuperCoach averaging 113 points a game and he gets the nod just ahead of Will Minson.
Interchange
Dane Swan, Josh P. Kennedy, Kieren Jack and Brendon Goddard make up the bench and they were all unlucky to miss out on spots on the field as they are all having good years in SuperCoach.
Dane Swan, Josh P. Kennedy, Kieren Jack and Brendon Goddard make up the bench and they were all unlucky to miss out on spots on the field as they are all having good years in SuperCoach.