North Melbourne
Best First Year Player : Sam GIBSON - 12 matches, 922 points @ 77. Increased $310,200
Another mature-aged recruit who was on everyone’s list at the start of the year, GIBSON got his chance with the Kangas and was a fantasy goldmine. Rising massively in value like all good rookies should, he scored over 90 pts in 50% of his matches, ending up with an impressive average of 77 pts per game in a successful year for the Roos. Simply had to be in your side.
Most Improved Player : Scott THOMPSON - 20 matches, 1756 points @ 88 Decreased $30,200
Despite dropping a small amount during the 2012 season, THOMPSON stood out for mine as the pillar of the
Best First Year Player : Sam GIBSON - 12 matches, 922 points @ 77. Increased $310,200
Another mature-aged recruit who was on everyone’s list at the start of the year, GIBSON got his chance with the Kangas and was a fantasy goldmine. Rising massively in value like all good rookies should, he scored over 90 pts in 50% of his matches, ending up with an impressive average of 77 pts per game in a successful year for the Roos. Simply had to be in your side.
Most Improved Player : Scott THOMPSON - 20 matches, 1756 points @ 88 Decreased $30,200
Despite dropping a small amount during the 2012 season, THOMPSON stood out for mine as the pillar of the
young Kangaroos defence, scoring four tons for the year and having only a few games under 80 pts. The crowning glory for him (and those that had him) was a massive 192 points in the Supercoach Grand Final round against Gold Coast – just reward for a much improved player.
Best Buy : Ben CUNNINGTON - 19 matches, 1466 points @ 77 Increased $131,200
GIBSON was the obvious choice here, but CUNNINGTON surprised many with a respectable average of 77 pts per game in 2012. Rising nicely in price, CUNNINGTON snuck under the radar, having 7 games over 90 pts and a best score of 120. In 2010 and 2011 he only averaged 53 pts per game – a 24 pt rise this year qualifies this young mid as one to watch going forward.
Worst Buy : Todd GOLDSTEIN - 20 matches, 1861 points @ 93 Decreased $183,300
Might seem a bit harsh at first, but when you delve a bit deeper big GOLDY dropped off quite a bit in 2012. Starting at the elite price of $613,600 after a 2011 average of 113, he dropped substantially during the year, finishing with a 20 pt per game worse average of 93, and losing $183,000 in value. With only 7 games out of 20 over 100, we expected more.
2013 Prospects
Shaun ATLEY - ATLEY showed some of his potential in 2012, playing all 22 matches and averaging a tidy 71 pts per game. Young and fast, ATLEY became an integral part of the Roos quick ball movement, and expect him to only improve in 2013. If named as a defender, get on him.
Hamish McINTOSH - One to watch more out of curiosity than any expected improvement. The injury-prone H-Mac only played 7 games in 2012, but averaged 103 pts in each. Is he done, or can he come back to prominence in 2013? Might be a good, cheaper second ruck option if he can get on the park.
Most Prolific
1. Andrew SWALLOW (M) - 2406 @ 109
2. Brent HARVEY (M) - 2101 @ 95.5
3. Drew PETRIE (F) - 2081 @ 94.5
4. Daniel WELLS (M) - 1881 @ 99
5. Todd GOLDSTEIN (R) - 1861 @ 93
6. Scott THOMPSON (D) - 1756 @ 88 (Top Defender)
Do you agree with this? Who was your most improved at North? Comment below!
Best Buy : Ben CUNNINGTON - 19 matches, 1466 points @ 77 Increased $131,200
GIBSON was the obvious choice here, but CUNNINGTON surprised many with a respectable average of 77 pts per game in 2012. Rising nicely in price, CUNNINGTON snuck under the radar, having 7 games over 90 pts and a best score of 120. In 2010 and 2011 he only averaged 53 pts per game – a 24 pt rise this year qualifies this young mid as one to watch going forward.
Worst Buy : Todd GOLDSTEIN - 20 matches, 1861 points @ 93 Decreased $183,300
Might seem a bit harsh at first, but when you delve a bit deeper big GOLDY dropped off quite a bit in 2012. Starting at the elite price of $613,600 after a 2011 average of 113, he dropped substantially during the year, finishing with a 20 pt per game worse average of 93, and losing $183,000 in value. With only 7 games out of 20 over 100, we expected more.
2013 Prospects
Shaun ATLEY - ATLEY showed some of his potential in 2012, playing all 22 matches and averaging a tidy 71 pts per game. Young and fast, ATLEY became an integral part of the Roos quick ball movement, and expect him to only improve in 2013. If named as a defender, get on him.
Hamish McINTOSH - One to watch more out of curiosity than any expected improvement. The injury-prone H-Mac only played 7 games in 2012, but averaged 103 pts in each. Is he done, or can he come back to prominence in 2013? Might be a good, cheaper second ruck option if he can get on the park.
Most Prolific
1. Andrew SWALLOW (M) - 2406 @ 109
2. Brent HARVEY (M) - 2101 @ 95.5
3. Drew PETRIE (F) - 2081 @ 94.5
4. Daniel WELLS (M) - 1881 @ 99
5. Todd GOLDSTEIN (R) - 1861 @ 93
6. Scott THOMPSON (D) - 1756 @ 88 (Top Defender)
Do you agree with this? Who was your most improved at North? Comment below!