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Tom Atkins (Geelong) $112,900
Is the 23-year-old from the Cats’ VFL team the next mature-age success story off master recruiter Stephen Wells’ production line? Atkins, a tough ball-winner and dual VFL best-and-fairest winner, hopes to follow in the footsteps of Tim Kelly, Sam Menegola and Tom Stewart. Put him on the pre-season watch list to see if he can break into Geelong’s star-studded midfield.
Zac Clarke (Essendon) $142,600
Essendon desperately needed ruck depth and that gives Clarke another opportunity at AFL level after being delisted by Fremantle at the end of 2017. He’s never been a big SuperCoach scorer, aside from averaging 96.3 back in 2013, but does have a solid record that includes averages of 83.2, 74.0 and 75.9, all of which would be decent cash builders. The question is: How many games will he play? Can he take the No.1 ruck mantle off Tom Bellchambers?
Darcy Fort (Geelong) $117,300
The 205cm giant finally gets a chance at an AFL club six years after playing for the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup. Since then he has spent time in the VFL and the SANFL, where he dominated this year for Central District, averaging 123 SuperCoach points a game. The biggest issue for the 25-year-old will be getting a regular game but the Cats never settled on a starting ruckman last season, trying Rhys Stanley, Zac Smith and Ryan Abbott at various stages. Can Fort go past all of them? Keep a close eye on his pre-season.
Jordan Sweet (Western Bulldogs) $102,400
Another mature-age recruit, Sweet gets a chance at the Dogs at age 20 after a great season for North Adelaide in the SANFL. A versatile big man who can also play up forward, he’s a chance to get a game in a side with limited ruck options.
Shane McAdam (Adelaide) $123,900
The Crows thought enough of the livewire forward to trade Mitch McGovern to Carlton for access to him via AFL rules that allowed the Blues to snare mature-age players before the draft. The nephew of former Saint and Lions star Gilbert McAdam — and cousin of current Blue Sam Petrevski-Seton — stood out for Sturt this year with his tackling pressure, big leap and eye for goal.
Josh Corbett (Gold Coast) $123,900
The third of Gold Coast’s priority mature-age recruits kicked 22 goals for Werribee in the VFL this year before his season was cut short by a nasty eye injury. Before then the North Warrnambool product was averaging almost eight marks a game and was awarded the Fothergill-Round Medal as the VFL’s most promising young talent. Previous winners include Bayley Fritsch, Luke Ryan, Nic Newman and Kane Lambert — names very familiar to SuperCoach players.
Tyson Stengle (Adelaide) $123,900
A clever indigenous goalkicker who didn’t do much wrong in his two seasons on Richmond’s rookie list apart from being fourth or fifth in the queue for a role as a small forward. Kicked 33 goals in 19 games in the VFL and is set to learn under Eddie Betts.
Matt Parker (St Kilda) $117,300
An explosive forward who was digging holes for underground gas pipes to pay the bills while playing in the WAFL this year. Inspired to not give up on his AFL dream by Geelong star and SuperCoach sensation Tim Kelly, Parker kicked 27 goals — and laid 84 tackles — for South Fremantle this year. He was recruited with pick 47 in the national draft and Saints coach Alan Richardson believes his speed and power will suit Marvel Stadium.
Robbie Young (St Kilda) $117,300
The Saints went all-in on ready-to-play state league guns in this year’s draft, with North Adelaide goalkicker Young joining the club via pick 67 in the draft. Likely to push for selection as a high-pressure forward, he wasn’t a big disposal winner this season but can still have a big impact. A six-goal game against Norwood was a season highlight.
Ben Cavarra (Western Bulldogs) $117,300
One of the genuine feel-good stories of the draft after the Dogs called out his name at pick 45. The 22-year-old won a Morrish Medal in the VFL as a midfielder but switched to a small forward role for Werribee in the past two seasons, winning Williamstown’s goalkicking both years. Kicked 34 goals this year but has enough strings to his bow to still average 97 SuperCoach points a game.
Lachlan Schultz (Fremantle) $117,300
Flies west with Williamstown teammate Brett Bewley after joining the Dockers in the fourth round of the draft. The 20-year-old emerged as a classy small forward over the past three years in the VFL with stints in the midfield.
Tom Wilkinson (North Melbourne) $102,400
A small forward plucked from the Southport Sharks after stints with Williamstown and Sandringham (where he won a best-and-fairest) in the VFL. After being overlooked in four drafts, Wilkinson rated elite in the NEAFL in 2018 for goals, accuracy, forward-50 tackles, marks, score assists and contested marks. Can he break into the Kangaroos’ best 22?
Is the 23-year-old from the Cats’ VFL team the next mature-age success story off master recruiter Stephen Wells’ production line? Atkins, a tough ball-winner and dual VFL best-and-fairest winner, hopes to follow in the footsteps of Tim Kelly, Sam Menegola and Tom Stewart. Put him on the pre-season watch list to see if he can break into Geelong’s star-studded midfield.
Zac Clarke (Essendon) $142,600
Essendon desperately needed ruck depth and that gives Clarke another opportunity at AFL level after being delisted by Fremantle at the end of 2017. He’s never been a big SuperCoach scorer, aside from averaging 96.3 back in 2013, but does have a solid record that includes averages of 83.2, 74.0 and 75.9, all of which would be decent cash builders. The question is: How many games will he play? Can he take the No.1 ruck mantle off Tom Bellchambers?
Darcy Fort (Geelong) $117,300
The 205cm giant finally gets a chance at an AFL club six years after playing for the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup. Since then he has spent time in the VFL and the SANFL, where he dominated this year for Central District, averaging 123 SuperCoach points a game. The biggest issue for the 25-year-old will be getting a regular game but the Cats never settled on a starting ruckman last season, trying Rhys Stanley, Zac Smith and Ryan Abbott at various stages. Can Fort go past all of them? Keep a close eye on his pre-season.
Jordan Sweet (Western Bulldogs) $102,400
Another mature-age recruit, Sweet gets a chance at the Dogs at age 20 after a great season for North Adelaide in the SANFL. A versatile big man who can also play up forward, he’s a chance to get a game in a side with limited ruck options.
Shane McAdam (Adelaide) $123,900
The Crows thought enough of the livewire forward to trade Mitch McGovern to Carlton for access to him via AFL rules that allowed the Blues to snare mature-age players before the draft. The nephew of former Saint and Lions star Gilbert McAdam — and cousin of current Blue Sam Petrevski-Seton — stood out for Sturt this year with his tackling pressure, big leap and eye for goal.
Josh Corbett (Gold Coast) $123,900
The third of Gold Coast’s priority mature-age recruits kicked 22 goals for Werribee in the VFL this year before his season was cut short by a nasty eye injury. Before then the North Warrnambool product was averaging almost eight marks a game and was awarded the Fothergill-Round Medal as the VFL’s most promising young talent. Previous winners include Bayley Fritsch, Luke Ryan, Nic Newman and Kane Lambert — names very familiar to SuperCoach players.
Tyson Stengle (Adelaide) $123,900
A clever indigenous goalkicker who didn’t do much wrong in his two seasons on Richmond’s rookie list apart from being fourth or fifth in the queue for a role as a small forward. Kicked 33 goals in 19 games in the VFL and is set to learn under Eddie Betts.
Matt Parker (St Kilda) $117,300
An explosive forward who was digging holes for underground gas pipes to pay the bills while playing in the WAFL this year. Inspired to not give up on his AFL dream by Geelong star and SuperCoach sensation Tim Kelly, Parker kicked 27 goals — and laid 84 tackles — for South Fremantle this year. He was recruited with pick 47 in the national draft and Saints coach Alan Richardson believes his speed and power will suit Marvel Stadium.
Robbie Young (St Kilda) $117,300
The Saints went all-in on ready-to-play state league guns in this year’s draft, with North Adelaide goalkicker Young joining the club via pick 67 in the draft. Likely to push for selection as a high-pressure forward, he wasn’t a big disposal winner this season but can still have a big impact. A six-goal game against Norwood was a season highlight.
Ben Cavarra (Western Bulldogs) $117,300
One of the genuine feel-good stories of the draft after the Dogs called out his name at pick 45. The 22-year-old won a Morrish Medal in the VFL as a midfielder but switched to a small forward role for Werribee in the past two seasons, winning Williamstown’s goalkicking both years. Kicked 34 goals this year but has enough strings to his bow to still average 97 SuperCoach points a game.
Lachlan Schultz (Fremantle) $117,300
Flies west with Williamstown teammate Brett Bewley after joining the Dockers in the fourth round of the draft. The 20-year-old emerged as a classy small forward over the past three years in the VFL with stints in the midfield.
Tom Wilkinson (North Melbourne) $102,400
A small forward plucked from the Southport Sharks after stints with Williamstown and Sandringham (where he won a best-and-fairest) in the VFL. After being overlooked in four drafts, Wilkinson rated elite in the NEAFL in 2018 for goals, accuracy, forward-50 tackles, marks, score assists and contested marks. Can he break into the Kangaroos’ best 22?
