There will be plenty of discounted and underpriced players for SuperCoach 2014, and I will assess each position for the best value. Here, the best bargain midfielders have been profiled so you know who to look out for over the preseason.
Xavier Ellis
2014 Predicted Price: $115-150k
2013 Average: 21
2013 Games: 2
Why is he cheap? Ellis only played two games in 2013 for an average of 21 points, after yet another injury interrupted year. Expect him to be close to bargain basement price, making him a bargain next year.
2014 Prediction – If Ellis can get his body right, then he is a steal at that price. But I wouldn't count on it, as he’s only played 13 home and away games in the last three years, making him unreliable. Watch him over the preseason though, as Ellis could really flourish at his new club and at that price you would have to take a look at him.
Claye Beams
2014 Predicted Price: $150-170k
2013 Average: 40
2013 Games: 2
Why is he cheap? Beams only managed two games in 2013, which will see him receive a big discount next year and make him fantasy relevant.
2014 Prediction – Many were expecting Beams to break out last year, however it was not to be. He is well priced and he should be able to find a spot in the club’s best 22 after the recent departures at the Lions and I think he should score more than most rookies, so you would be silly not to consider him.
2014 Predicted Price: $115-150k
2013 Average: 21
2013 Games: 2
Why is he cheap? Ellis only played two games in 2013 for an average of 21 points, after yet another injury interrupted year. Expect him to be close to bargain basement price, making him a bargain next year.
2014 Prediction – If Ellis can get his body right, then he is a steal at that price. But I wouldn't count on it, as he’s only played 13 home and away games in the last three years, making him unreliable. Watch him over the preseason though, as Ellis could really flourish at his new club and at that price you would have to take a look at him.
Claye Beams
2014 Predicted Price: $150-170k
2013 Average: 40
2013 Games: 2
Why is he cheap? Beams only managed two games in 2013, which will see him receive a big discount next year and make him fantasy relevant.
2014 Prediction – Many were expecting Beams to break out last year, however it was not to be. He is well priced and he should be able to find a spot in the club’s best 22 after the recent departures at the Lions and I think he should score more than most rookies, so you would be silly not to consider him.
Dom Tyson
2014 Predicted Price: $160-180k
2013 Average: 44
2013 Games: 3
Why is he cheap? Tyson didn't spend a lot of time on the park in 2013 and as a result he will be cheap in 2014 and one to watch for sure.
2014 Prediction – Melbourne should improve next year under Paul Roos and I'm expecting many of their players to flourish under Roos. Tyson is a good chance to have a break out year and he is cheap. I can see him averaging in the high seventies or low eighties, making him the perfect cash cow.
Andrew Gaff
2014 Predicted Price: $370-380k
2013 Average: 71
2013 Games: 22
Why is he cheap? After coming of a 90 point year in 2012, Gaff was very disappointing in 2013, as his average dropped by nearly 20 points. Gaff struggled to break the tag and nine times he scored 60 points or below.
2014 Prediction – Once Gaff learns how to deal with the tag he will be a super player. He is underpriced and at around $380k he will be a bargain if he can get his average back into the nineties.
2014 Predicted Price: $160-180k
2013 Average: 44
2013 Games: 3
Why is he cheap? Tyson didn't spend a lot of time on the park in 2013 and as a result he will be cheap in 2014 and one to watch for sure.
2014 Prediction – Melbourne should improve next year under Paul Roos and I'm expecting many of their players to flourish under Roos. Tyson is a good chance to have a break out year and he is cheap. I can see him averaging in the high seventies or low eighties, making him the perfect cash cow.
Andrew Gaff
2014 Predicted Price: $370-380k
2013 Average: 71
2013 Games: 22
Why is he cheap? After coming of a 90 point year in 2012, Gaff was very disappointing in 2013, as his average dropped by nearly 20 points. Gaff struggled to break the tag and nine times he scored 60 points or below.
2014 Prediction – Once Gaff learns how to deal with the tag he will be a super player. He is underpriced and at around $380k he will be a bargain if he can get his average back into the nineties.
Dayne Beams
2014 Predicted Price: $430-440k
2013 Average: 102
2013 Games: 7
Why is he cheap? After a fantastic year in 2012, averaging 123 points, Beams struggled in 2013 with injury but still managed a respectful average of 102. Beams didn't play a lot so he should get a discount, which would put him at a good price.
2014 Prediction – If Beams is priced at under $440k and fit you would have to seriously consider him. I believe he can get back to his 2012 form, or at least close, meaning he’s an absolute steal at that price. Watch him over the preseason.
2014 Predicted Price: $430-440k
2013 Average: 102
2013 Games: 7
Why is he cheap? After a fantastic year in 2012, averaging 123 points, Beams struggled in 2013 with injury but still managed a respectful average of 102. Beams didn't play a lot so he should get a discount, which would put him at a good price.
2014 Prediction – If Beams is priced at under $440k and fit you would have to seriously consider him. I believe he can get back to his 2012 form, or at least close, meaning he’s an absolute steal at that price. Watch him over the preseason.