Western Bulldogs AFL Fantasy Classic Prices 2019

The high disposal game returned for the Bulldogs late in the 2018 H&A season, they averaged 394.6 Disposals from their final 9 games (Rank 1) & 417.3 Disposals from their final 4 games (Rank 1).

The Bulldogs averaged 387.5 Disposals in the 2018 H&A season (Rank 4), they averaged 382.7 Disposals between Rounds 1-14 (Rank 6).

The players to benefit over the last 9 games for the Bulldogs; Jack Macrae (Ave: 126.4pts), Josh Dunkley (Ave: 112.4pts), Lachie Hunter (Ave: 111.5pts) & Marcus Bontempelli (Ave: 103.0pts).

If the Bulldogs continue their high disposal game in 2019 then there will be more than just a couple of fantasy relevant options.

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2019 Potential Targets:

Jack Macrae MID $890K

The investment in Macrae is quite significant at Round 1 next season, with Tom Mitchell on a slightly higher salary many will opt to pay up for Hawk midfielder.

Macrae scored 100pts or more in 84.2% of games last season & scored 120pts or more in 52.6% of games, he averaged 134.4pts from winning games & 127.2pts at Marvel Stadium. The numbers were equally impressive for Macrae against Top 6 teams last season averaging 125.9pts.

Finding enough coin to roster Macrae at Round 1 next season could be a unique play with or without adding Mitchell, if he were to continue his outstanding form then it may take a while for other coaches to make the upgrade.

Josh Dunkley MID/FWD $695K

As mentioned above Dunkley thrived late in the 2018 season averaging 112.4pts from his final 9 games, the move into a premium midfield spot clearly assisted his scoring ability.

Dunkley scored 100pts or more in 77.8% of those final 9 games last season, with a dynamic midfield at the Bulldogs can we guarantee his progression will continue in 2019?

With FWD eligibility Dunkley will be a popular target in the pre-season, he is a must watch in the JLT Series for role & scoring ability. Getting the decision right on Dunkley could be decisive early in 2019.

Ryhlee West MID $220K & Bailey Smith MID $258K

Both West & Smith were impressive in the 2018 U18 National Championships, they both have elite ball winning ability and will likely crush their salaries when they debut.

West averaged 25.3 disposals and 6.3 clearances across the Under-18 Championships in 2018, Smith averaged 25 disposals.

If both play then the entire midfield mix at the Bulldogs could be thrown into disarray for players such as Lachie Hunter, Marcus Bontempelli & Josh Dunkley.

The potential early season opportunities for West & Smith need to be monitored, they could both play an important part in shaping a successful fantasy season.

 

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Player	Position	2018 Avg	2018 Gms	2019 Price
Macrae, Jack	MID	122.63	19	$890000
Hunter, Lachie	MID	105.43	21	$765000
Dunkley, Josh	MID/FWD	95.79	19	$695000
McLean, Toby	MID/FWD	94.5	22	$686000
Bontempelli, Marcus	MID	92.42	19	$671000
Suckling, Matthew	DEF	88	11	$639000
Wallis, Mitch	MID/FWD	82.06	18	$595000
Williams, Bailey	DEF	79.86	14	$580000
Daniel, Caleb	FWD	77.85	20	$565000
Johannisen, Jason	DEF	75.95	22	$551000
Crozier, Hayden	DEF	73.71	17	$535000
Trengove, Jackson	DEF	71.88	16	$522000
Boyd, Tom	RUC/FWD	63.33	12	$460000
Lloyd, Sam	MID	68.14	7	$450000
Duryea, Taylor	DEF	61.69	16	$448000
English, Tim	RUC	67.57	7	$446000
Gowers, Billy	FWD	59.7	20	$433000
Jong, Lin	MID/FWD	59.2	10	$430000
Dale, Bailey	MID/FWD	58.3	10	$423000
Lipinski, Patrick	MID/FWD	57.76	17	$419000
Schache, Josh	FWD	57.69	13	$419000
Wood, Easton	DEF	56.33	12	$409000
Liberatore, Tom	MID	9	1	$392000
Picken, Liam	FWD	0	0	$387000
Richards, Ed	DEF	53.14	21	$386000
Naughton, Aaron	DEF	51.89	18	$377000
Dickson, Tory	FWD	45.75	8	$371000
Cordy, Zaine	DEF	50.67	18	$368000
Webb, Lukas	FWD	47.4	5	$339000
Greene, Fergus	FWD	51.2	5	$316000
Lynch, Brad	DEF/FWD	44.33	9	$312000
Morris, Dale	DEF	42.82	11	$311000
Smith, Roarke	DEF	39.9	10	$290000
Young, Lewis	DEF	47	2	$286000
Smith, Bailey	MID	0	0	$258000
West, Rhylee	MID	0	0	$220000
Roberts, Fletcher	DEF	39.5	2	$218000
Vandermeer, Laitham	DEF/MID	0	0	$198000
Cavarra, Ben	FWD	0	0	$182000
Khamis, Buku	DEF	0	0	$170000
Porter, Callum	MID	0	0	$170000
Young, Lachlan	DEF	0	0	$170000
Hayes, Will	MID	0	0	$170000
Sweet, Jordon	RUC	0	0	$170000