ESSENDON v SYDNEY SWANS – Etihad Stadium

There were plenty of Fantasy scores collected on Friday night from both sides.

13 players topped the Fantasy ton including the inform Josh Kennedy (139), Craig Bird (134) and Luke Parker (119). The latter has scored the most points this season of all available forwards.

Lance Franklin (115) loves playing the Bombers and Friday night was no different, booting five goals.

When he avoids the substitute vest, Jake Lloyd (92) is up there as one of the highest scoring draftees. The Swans midfielder averages 83 points when playing a full game.

For the Bombers, midfielders David Zaharakis (132), Dyson Heppell (126), Brendon Goddard (117) and Jobe Watson (116) all collected 30 or more disposals. Ruckman Patrick Ryder (113) spent more time forward, kicking two goals, as Tom Bellchambers (80) made his return to the lineup.

Consistency is an important trait to look for when selecting your players. Michael Hibberd (99) is Mr Consistent in the backline. In his fourth season, his lowest score has been 79 and in seven of his nine appearances the defender has scored between 89-99 points. His other score? 116 against St Kilda. Absolute jet!

Jarrad McVeigh (68) was a letdown after a 36 point first quarter and for the 28,808 coaches still rocking Jackson Merrett (44) up forward, it’s time for him to go before he continues to bleed cash. Merrett started the season with a bang averaging 112 in his first three matches. His last three, just 38.