Rookie Upgrades (and other rookie info)

The following rookies have been elevated for their respective clubs. This doesn’t guarantee them games, but they’re one step closer to be selected.

• Carlton: Ed Curnow (MID $96,400)
• Essendon: Stewart Crameri (MID $166,700)
• Fremantle: Nick Lower (DEF $92,500)
• Hawthorn: Riley Milne (DEF $92,500)
• Melbourne: Michael Newton (FWD $210,700)
• Richmond: Brad Miller (FWD $211,800)
• NOTE: Hawthorn picked Paul Johnson for their rookie list.

Curnow, Crameri and Lower are the guys to consider. Lower should pretty much be locked on your backline bench. He has had a smashing preseason averaging over 80 Dream Team points. Curnow is a chance for the Blues and while Cremari is a bit more expensive, but he has been impressive for the Bombers.

The Power haven’t confirmed it as yet, but Jarrad Irons (MID $80,400) will be upgraded to the primary list. Jasper Pittard (MID $97,600), Cameron O’Shea (MID $92,500) and Irons are all named up as a chance to play round one.

Our friend Chad brought this quote from Brad Scott to our attention: “Over the weekend, Cam Richardson was terrific. He might not have gotten a game if Greenwood and Bastinac were available.” OUCH! But Bastinac is listed as ‘indefinite’ and Greenwood as ‘5-6 weeks’ with his ankle.