Well, congratulations goes out to Matthew the coach of the Convicts. Backing up his top 3 finish last year by winning the big red car this year. Obviously since the year is over, this is a little bit different Price Check. What I thought I would put forth was a little comparison for selected players. The actual starting price was what they started the 2008 DT year as, and the “HindSight Initial Price” is based on their average for the year, their initial value was worth this much.

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Defenders

Joshua Head had his price rise last week but still has a BE of -4. John Anthony from Collingwood needs 7 to maintain his price and Scott Selwood needs 9 to Break Even.

Not much love going around at the moment for Heath Shaw (I am as frustrated as everyone else, but he is the 4th highest scoring back and not missed a game) and he needs to put up 147 to stop his price from sliding even further. DT Talks own Bock Dog was pushed forward last week and as expected had a lower score. Bocky needs 122 to hold his price.

Midfield

Bradd Dalziell has averaged just over 100 from his first 2 games, and has the lowest BE that i have ever seen of -136. St Kilda’s Robert Eddy needs 6 to hold his price.

Forwards

Shane Valenti continues his good form filling in for duds like Paul Chapman with a constant hammy and Mathew Pavlich with a jarred knee. In the past month Valenti’s lowest score is a 74 which has helped his price rocket to 232k and he needs 21 this week to hold that price. Ryan O’Keefe has put up a massive 155 and 138 since Burton went down (why didn’t you pick him up Warnie?) and is up to 358k now and with a BE of  -15 is sure to rise again.

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Defenders

Joshua Head played his second game last week, which means his price will rise this week. Currently at $83,500 has a BE of -40. After a nice 67 in his first game, he had a 38 last week (89% TOG) with the main difference being zero tackles instead of 7 previously. With a fair bit of back problems, will he play for the rest of the year?

If you watch the Collingwood game, you would think that John Anthony could be a forward, but he is a defender. He has put up his second consecutive 70 and has a BE of -32.

As mentioned last week Matthew Scarlett again has a negative BE (-27). To Dan from last week “Whats the point of talking about Scarlo?” Well you may have noticed a nice DT Ton that he posted this week to backup his 89. I will notice any cheap All Australian that is starting to put up 80+ scores in the backline.

Midfield

St Kilda’s Robert Eddy put up another respectable score to put his average at 58 and a BE this week of -5. Trent Cotchin still has the 120 from a couple of weeks and with a BE of 17 this week should have 1 more price rise in him. Brent Stanton has been loving some freedom lately and even at the 435k price tag has a BE of 21 this week.

At the other end of the scale Gablett will need 213 when/if he resumes to hold his price. Nick Stevens who suffers from the same condition as Heath Shaw (don’t put an opponent on me) needs 186 to hold his price.

Forwards

Shane Valenti has been a gun downgrade target at the end of the year and put up 77 this week (70% TOG). He currently averages 70 and taken his price from 72k to 200k. Even at 200k he still has a negative BE (-5 this week). Kangaroos Lachlan Hansen also has a BE of -10. Scott Lucas at 257k needs 29 this week to hold his price, and Ryan O’Keefe needs 31 after his great score last week.

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Defenders

Price Checks own Nick Lower had a great first half and put up his highest score for the year (I stated he wouldn’t score overly well, but should get games to the end of the year) has a BE of -19 this week. Geelong star Matthew Scarlett has a BE of -13 and is averaging 52 this year. Kangaroos Lachlan Hansen is at -10 this week.

Midfielders

Ben Davis from the Kangaroos (if you can trust Dean Laidley) had a great game against the power (most players do) to put his average at 67 over his first 2 games, his BE is -32 this week. St Kilda’s Robert Eddy was solid again with a BE of -16 and after a massive 120 (on my dam bench) Trent Cotchin has a BE of -1 this week, meaning he will peak in 2 weeks.

Forwards

The other ben from the Kangaroos Ben Ross has a BE of -42 this week if he gets into the final 22. Gun rookie Shane Valenti put up a great score last week ensuring that even after his 40k price rise he is still at a BE of -32. At the other end of the table Matthew Richardson needs 180 to maintain his price if he plays this week, and Robert Murphy has been down lately needing 154 to break even.

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Defenders

Carlton’s Jake Edwards has been great recently upping his price to 147k and now has a BE of -30. North Melbourne’s Lachlan Hansen will have his price rise from his initial 91,200 this week with a BE of -23 (if Dean Laidley doesn’t kill another DT Cash Cow). St Kilda’s Jarryd Allen has averaged 40 so far and has a BE of -16 to hold his $83,500 price. Price Checks own Nick Lower also has a BE of -14. Joel Bowden need -9 to rise in price after a couple of solid weeks.

Midfielders

Saint Kilda’s Robert Eddy (rookie listed player at $72,600) has averaged 59.5 in his first 2 game and has a BE of -62 this week. Everyone’s own Nick Stevens has put up a couple of 120’s in recent weeks, has a low BE of 45. Hawks star Sam Mitchell has been averaging 90 this year, and dropped to 345k in price also has a low BE this week of 31. At the other end of the table, after a 56 and 80 (greetings to Molly for his captain tip on Scott Thompson) has a BE of 200 this week.

Forwards

Shane Valenti had a nice 47k price rise last week, and will rise again with a BE of -37. Fremantle’s Christopher Mayne has been a great cow this year, up to 234k and still has a BE of 4 after solid scores in the past month. At the other end poor ole Vin’s captain Matthew Richardson needs 180 this week to maintain his $413k price, Johnathon Brown needs 151 and Lance Franklin needs 143 after a few poor scores.

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Defenders

Seems alot of people are asking about who can replace Chad Cornes or Peter Burgoyne this week and with trades becoming low and getting close to the August here are a few gun options. After a massive 136 last week, Heath Shaw is now only 10 points off the leading back position. His price is a bargin at 303k and a BE of 71 for anyone who doesn’t have him. Leading backman Bock Dog is 351k and a BE of 39. Even after a DT ton on the weekend, Brent Guerra still need 110 to maintain his 325k price tag (due to his 30 when he was injured in round 8). Other guns Andrew Mackie (356k) has a BE of 76 and Sam Fisher (355k) needs 100 to maintain his price. After a massive 180 Joel Bowden is back to his cheap-touches self at 344k and needs 37 to break even.

At the other end of the pineapple, if you are looking for a cheaper option, Matthew Spanger from West Coast has a BE of -29 at still at rookie price of $83,500 if he gets selected. Gavin Urquhart still has a -ve BE (-5) as does Callan Ward (-3). Nick Lower could also be considered ($83,500), whilst only averaging 30 so far this year in his 2 games, should get games now that Port have “shut up shop”.

Midfielders

Ben Davis (131k) from the Kangaroos has a BE of -35 after a 43 and then a 92 last week. DT Talks own Josh P Kennedy has a BE of -29 if he can get into the 22, similarly with Jamie McNamara from West Coast.

At the premium end, Jimmy Bartel is down to 387k (BE of 112) and Joel Corey is at 380k (BE of 106). Last years highest scoring player Kane Cornes has put up 2 low scores (by his standards) and is priced at 385k but a BE of 153 (could be down to 360k in a couple of weeks).

Forwards

Shane Valenti has a BE of -60 after averaging 58 in his first 2 games, but will he get a game? Jarryd Morton has continued his sensational scores for his owners putting up 98 after 82 from last week, he still has a BE of -33. A bad couple of games for Lance Franklin who needs 175 to hold his 384k price and Alan Didak who needs 157 to hold his 372k price.

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DEFENDERS

Gavin Urquhart enjoyed a price rise last week going up 40k, but still has a negative break even of -22 and averaging 60. Ryan Hargrave from the Bulldogs has had a solid month and now has a BE of -2. Callan Ward is a possible downgrade target in the back or mids. He has put up a 49 and a 59 in his first 2 weeks and has a BE of -45. Andrew McLeod returned a much better score of 81 this week after dropping to 230k. He has a BE this week of 43.

MIDFIELDERS

Ben Davis put up a 92 last week after 43 in his first game to give him a BE of -35 this week. Marc Murphy from Carlton has had a great DT year, has a low BE of 32 for anyone interested in him.

FORWARDS

Jarryd Morton has been sensational for people that picked him up. Went up 36k this week and still have a negative BE (-3). Forward pick of the year (sorry vt, but Medhurst sucks) Bernie Vince also has a negative break even -3 after 117 and 125 in the past fortnight. At the other end of the scale Alan Didak has his lowest score for the season last week with 44 which means his BE is 159. Anyone interested in picking up Didak could be best served to wait a couple of weeks as his price will surely fall.

A link with all the Break Evens for Round 13 is now available.

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DEFENDERS

West Coast has 3 players with the lowest BE’s this week. Matthew Spangher (-29), Tim Houlihan (-58) and Beau Wilkes (-59). David Myers from Essendon has a low BE of 11. As mentioned last week Andrew McLeod has struggled recently, and put up another low score by his standards which sees another 34k come off his price, now at $251,400. He still has a BE this week of 107, so may not have bottomed out for anyone interested in him.

MIDFIELDERS

DT Talks own Josh P Kennedy is due to change in price this week and has a BE of -48. Sharrod Wellingham owners would still be very happy with his scores, and the low BE of  -12. Trent Cotchin also put up another 60 score which seen his price rise by $31k and gives him a BE of 3 this week. Brad Ebert only put up a 52 this week, but due to the massive score last week his price still rose again by 35k this week, and he has a BE of -6.

FORWARDS

Jarryd Morton has the lowest BE this week of -69 after averaging 66 in his first 2 games. Superstar Johnathon Brown has certainly seen a return to form the past few weeks with 3 hundreds in a row. His price went up 49k this week, but doubt remains on how badly he injured his knee. Even with a crook knee though, he should be able to get his BE of 2 this week.A link with all the Break Evens for Round 11 is now available.

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Welcome to a brand new article on DT Talk, “Price Check” - where Chad looks at the market and who you should keep your eye on!

DEFENDERS
West Coasts Matthew Spangher has a BE of -29 this week after averaging 46 in 2 games. Matt Riggio from the Roos has a BE of-23, Scott D Thompson is -18 if he gets a game, and Kepler Bradley has a BE of -5 and an average of 76. On the other end of the scale the Synthetic man Nick Malceski has a BE of 189 after averaging 47 in his 2 games this year. DT Talks own Super Chad has a BE of 154 (despite scoring 91 against shutdown Sydney). The one to keep an eye on though could be Andrew McLeod. The past 2 weeks he has had an opponent, and has struggled with scores of 33 and 26. This means his price has lost 72k in the past fortnight (now at 286k) and gives him a BE of 157 this week. Baring a massive ton, in a couple of weeks he may be at the 200-250k mark and could help relieve any back pain.

MIDFIELDERS
Sharrod Wellingham added 58k to his rookie starting price this week, with another solid hitout. Currently averaging 73, he still has a break even of -54. Another solid hitout could the cash cow fatten up. South Australian Bradley Ebert put in his best game scoring 135 against the side that passed him up at the draft. After his 48k price rise he has a BE of -48 meaning there is another massive rise coming up. Trent Cotchin the number 2 selection at the draft last year put up a 49 this week following his 66 the week before, meaning his BE next week is a -25. He is certainly a downgrade possibility for any cows that have fattened up.

FORWARDS
Another solid effort from rookie listed Shane Valenti who is averaging 58 puts his BE at -62. With many cows maturing (Rioli, Gamble, Hill) Valenti is sure to become a popular inclusion. West Coast’s Ryan Davis also has a BE of -20 after averaging 37, and the other negative break even this week isn’t a rookie. Johnathon Brown after 2 solid (and well overdue) games, has a BE this week of -3, so if you haven’t already, jump on the big fella.

EDIT: A link with all the Break Evens for Round 10 is now available. Defenders | Midfielders | Forwards | Rucks

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