Doctor’s Orders: Players who can win you a SuperCoach premiership
The trades you make this week can be the difference between heartache and euphoria. The experts at Doctor SuperCoach name the players who will set up your Grand Final team for premiership glory.
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After 22 rounds of blood, sweat and tears, it has all come down to this round.
SuperCoach grand final weekend is finally here and the trades you make this round could be the difference between heartache or euphoria.
This week in Doctor’s Orders, the expert team at Doctor SuperCoach take a look at four left-field options to give you the upper hand on the grandest stage of them all.
JOSH KELLY ($578,900 MID) AVG: 116.9
Kelly has been building a name for himself as one the perennial burn men of the league. His fragile body always seems to let him down and is the only reason why he sits in just 7 per cent of teams. Kelly made his return from his latest calf setback against the Dogs and was relatively disappointing, scoring 82 in a bad loss for GWS.
So why should you risk bringing him in? Kelly is the No.1 point of difference at this point of the game, with no exceptions. When fit and firing, there is only a select few players that can match his scoring prowess — despite his injury problems, he is the seventh-ranked player in terms of average points per game. The icing on the cake is his match-up against Gold Coast, a team he averages 130 points against in his past four encounters. Few players are capable of scoring 200-plus in matches, and Josh Kelly is definitely one of them.
With the Giants desperate to bounce back and playing against the Suns, Kelly could be the key to winning your league.
Josh Kelly of the GWS Giants.DUSTIN MARTIN ($524,100 MID) AVG: 99.6
Dusty is a shadow of the Supercoach player he once was, and his inconsistency has lowered his average to below 100 for the first time since 2014. There’s no denying he got off to a poor start this season for SuperCoach purposes, but his form and large ceiling can be a gamechanger in finals. In his past two games, Dusty has eclipsed 130 twice, averaging 34 disposals, three tackles and one goal per game.
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Richmond has a tough match-up this week against Brisbane, but historically Dusty loves to play against the Lions, averaging 108 across his career. Add to the fact Richmond desperately needs to win to secure a position in the top four, and this should spur Martin on to a massive score, carrying the Tigers on his back.
His cheap price tag and obvious upside make him a tantalising option this week. For just $200 you can upgrade to him from Matt Crouch.
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Dustin Martin is hitting form at the right time.DAN HOUSTON ($460,500 DEF) AVG: 87.9
After being a reliable defender for most of his career, Houston has transformed into one of the most promising midfielders in the competition. The classy 22-year-old has averaged 103 in his past four games as a pure midfielder and is reaping the rewards. During this time, he has averaged 26 disposals, five tackles, six marks and just under a goal a game, cementing his place in the rotation.
The Power are still fighting for a spot in the finals, while this week’s opponent Fremantle has essentially been knocked out of the race with little to play for in Round 23. They also have a horrible track record when it comes to leaking points in midfield, with the likes of Jack Macrae (152), Marcus Bontempelli (132), Josh Kelly (114), Seb Ross (129), Dan Hannebery (122) and Dylan Shiel (116) dominating them across their past four encounters.
Although he is a raw prospect in terms of SuperCoach, Houston could prove to be a handy addition for a team with a lower budget, looking for a high reward. Expect Port to come out firing, which can only help Dan Houston.
Jack Darling could have a day out against Hawthorn.JACK DARLING ($503,900 FWD) AVG: 84.9
Darling is yet another player who started the year off poorly but is coming home like a house on fire. Before the bye it seemed like Darling’s status as a premium forward was all but gone, but in his past eight games he has averaged 105 SuperCoach points. It’s clear he has overtaken Josh Kennedy as the Eagles’ No.1 forward and he sits fifth in the Coleman Medal race with 50 goals this season.
What makes Darling a huge threat in the SuperCoach Grand Final is his large ceiling. Across the past two seasons he has surpassed 120 points in 10 games, which is a massive 25 per cent strike rate. When you combine his recent consistency, along with his scoring prowess, you get a man capable of winning you a flag. The Eagles play a bottom-10 side in the Hawks this week and they’ll be desperate to win and earn a home final.
Darling could either flop or dominate this week — there’s definitely risk involved with this selection, but the potential upside could get you over the line.
The trades you make this week can be the difference between heartache and euphoria. The experts at Doctor SuperCoach name the players who will set up your Grand Final team for premiership glory.
Doctor SuperCoach, Herald Sun
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August 20, 2019 1:12pm
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After 22 rounds of blood, sweat and tears, it has all come down to this round.
SuperCoach grand final weekend is finally here and the trades you make this round could be the difference between heartache or euphoria.
This week in Doctor’s Orders, the expert team at Doctor SuperCoach take a look at four left-field options to give you the upper hand on the grandest stage of them all.
JOSH KELLY ($578,900 MID) AVG: 116.9
Kelly has been building a name for himself as one the perennial burn men of the league. His fragile body always seems to let him down and is the only reason why he sits in just 7 per cent of teams. Kelly made his return from his latest calf setback against the Dogs and was relatively disappointing, scoring 82 in a bad loss for GWS.
So why should you risk bringing him in? Kelly is the No.1 point of difference at this point of the game, with no exceptions. When fit and firing, there is only a select few players that can match his scoring prowess — despite his injury problems, he is the seventh-ranked player in terms of average points per game. The icing on the cake is his match-up against Gold Coast, a team he averages 130 points against in his past four encounters. Few players are capable of scoring 200-plus in matches, and Josh Kelly is definitely one of them.
With the Giants desperate to bounce back and playing against the Suns, Kelly could be the key to winning your league.
Dusty is a shadow of the Supercoach player he once was, and his inconsistency has lowered his average to below 100 for the first time since 2014. There’s no denying he got off to a poor start this season for SuperCoach purposes, but his form and large ceiling can be a gamechanger in finals. In his past two games, Dusty has eclipsed 130 twice, averaging 34 disposals, three tackles and one goal per game.
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Richmond has a tough match-up this week against Brisbane, but historically Dusty loves to play against the Lions, averaging 108 across his career. Add to the fact Richmond desperately needs to win to secure a position in the top four, and this should spur Martin on to a massive score, carrying the Tigers on his back.
His cheap price tag and obvious upside make him a tantalising option this week. For just $200 you can upgrade to him from Matt Crouch.
Live stream the 2019 Toyota AFL Premiership Season on KAYO SPORTS. Every match of every round. Live & anytime on your TV or favourite device. Get your 14 day free trial >
After being a reliable defender for most of his career, Houston has transformed into one of the most promising midfielders in the competition. The classy 22-year-old has averaged 103 in his past four games as a pure midfielder and is reaping the rewards. During this time, he has averaged 26 disposals, five tackles, six marks and just under a goal a game, cementing his place in the rotation.
The Power are still fighting for a spot in the finals, while this week’s opponent Fremantle has essentially been knocked out of the race with little to play for in Round 23. They also have a horrible track record when it comes to leaking points in midfield, with the likes of Jack Macrae (152), Marcus Bontempelli (132), Josh Kelly (114), Seb Ross (129), Dan Hannebery (122) and Dylan Shiel (116) dominating them across their past four encounters.
Although he is a raw prospect in terms of SuperCoach, Houston could prove to be a handy addition for a team with a lower budget, looking for a high reward. Expect Port to come out firing, which can only help Dan Houston.
Darling is yet another player who started the year off poorly but is coming home like a house on fire. Before the bye it seemed like Darling’s status as a premium forward was all but gone, but in his past eight games he has averaged 105 SuperCoach points. It’s clear he has overtaken Josh Kennedy as the Eagles’ No.1 forward and he sits fifth in the Coleman Medal race with 50 goals this season.
What makes Darling a huge threat in the SuperCoach Grand Final is his large ceiling. Across the past two seasons he has surpassed 120 points in 10 games, which is a massive 25 per cent strike rate. When you combine his recent consistency, along with his scoring prowess, you get a man capable of winning you a flag. The Eagles play a bottom-10 side in the Hawks this week and they’ll be desperate to win and earn a home final.
Darling could either flop or dominate this week — there’s definitely risk involved with this selection, but the potential upside could get you over the line.
