Every year there are some players in the 'just beyond rookie price' bracket that have a few years in the system, are maturing into a best 22 player and for whatever reason are nicely priced. In 2019 we had:
Josh Battle - 2019 (20yo) - $232k - 75.2 average to R10, priced at $391k. ~$160k profit
Darcy Moore - 2019 (23yo) - $239k - 79.1 average to R8, priced at $379k. ~$140k profit
James Cousins - 2019 (21yo) - $219k - 71.3 average to R11 (missed one game), priced at $357k. ~$140k profit
Get this kind of pick right and not only do they make more cash than a run-of-the-mill rookie, but they play on field and deliver much better scores for the investment. How many people had Matt Parker last year instead delivering rubbish on field ($117k starting price, made $123k profit by his bye, averaging 56)?
Who are these players this year? Some people have mentioned Rayner (though how you play 22 games and average 46 is a bit mistifying - that's close to the worst full SC season ever right?); someone like Brayden Sier can punch out 100s when he's on. Who else?
Josh Battle - 2019 (20yo) - $232k - 75.2 average to R10, priced at $391k. ~$160k profit
Darcy Moore - 2019 (23yo) - $239k - 79.1 average to R8, priced at $379k. ~$140k profit
James Cousins - 2019 (21yo) - $219k - 71.3 average to R11 (missed one game), priced at $357k. ~$140k profit
Get this kind of pick right and not only do they make more cash than a run-of-the-mill rookie, but they play on field and deliver much better scores for the investment. How many people had Matt Parker last year instead delivering rubbish on field ($117k starting price, made $123k profit by his bye, averaging 56)?
Who are these players this year? Some people have mentioned Rayner (though how you play 22 games and average 46 is a bit mistifying - that's close to the worst full SC season ever right?); someone like Brayden Sier can punch out 100s when he's on. Who else?