Fantasy review: round eight
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Kicking off the round, star Swans recruit Lance Franklin (106) kicked two last-quarter goals to help his team to victory against his former club. After missing last week due to injury, the once popular forward’s ownership is down to just 11 per cent. Those who stuck with him were rewarded after he got it together in the last quarter to be one of seven Swans to score a Fantasy ton.
Midfielders Dan Hannebery (143) and Josh Kennedy (139) picked up possessions at will, finishing with 40 and 36 disposals respectively. Kennedy should be a consideration for our Fantasy sides if he can keep tackling like he did on Friday night and now that his average in his past five matches is 118.8 - one of the best in the League.
FWD/MID Luke Parker (121) continues to reward coaches that took the punt on him. He is now the second highest averaging forward this season.
Last week we saw a dozen Hawks score more than 100 Fantasy points. This week, there were none.
Jarryd Roughead (92) kicked three goals to top score for the visitors but the AFL's Match Review Panel has offered him a one-week suspension for rough conduct which could see him miss round 10 after Hawthorn's bye.
With newly gained midfield status, Will Langford (91) stood up during the first of the bye rounds, when he was needed most. Now with DEF/MID eligibility and low breakeven, his price will continue to increase and the flexibility he adds to teams is invaluable.
Fellow rookie midfielder Mitch Hallahan (79) also produced at an important time, collecting 25 disposals.
Coaches that brought in midfielders Jake Lloyd (19) and Billy Hartung (26) coming off their 100-plus scores last week would have been disappointed with the two starting in the green vest.
DEF/MID Luke Hodge was a late withdrawal due to hamstring tightness.