Melbourne AFL Fantasy Classic Prices 2019

Melbourne started the 2018 season slowly averaging 365.8 Disposals between Rounds 1-6, the Demons averaged 400.4 Disposals from their remaining 16 H&A games (Rank 1).

A total of 3 players averaged more than 100pts last season, Max Gawn was the highest averaging 108.9pts (Incl. Finals). Key Forwards Jesse Hogan & Tom McDonald averaged in the high 80s.

Melbourne were active over the Trade Period acquiring Braydon Preuss which may impact Max Gawn, Steven May & Kade Kolodjashnij also join the Demons which impact the defensive mix along with the return of Jake Lever from an ACL injury.

The loss of Dom Tyson will also impact the midfield mix, the Demons should remain on a positive trajectory but with a different look in 2019.

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2019 Potential Targets:

Max Gawn RUCK $808K

Gawn rebounded in a strong way in 2018 after an injury interrupted 2017 season, he averaged a career season high 108.9pts (Incl. Finals).

Gawn averaged 44.8 Hit Outs last season (AFL Rank 1), he scored 100pts or more in 68.0% of games & 120pts or more in 32.0% of games.

The addition of Preuss does raise an instant red flag, Gawn is likely overpriced if Preuss is a regular in the Melbourne team in 2019.

If Preuss is purely a backup Ruck then Gawn is appropriately priced, there is so much more information needed over the pre-season in order to make an informed decision.

Angus Brayshaw MID $763K

Last season was a breakout for Brayshaw, despite missing the opening 3 games of the 2018 season & averaging 66.0pts from his first 3 games the average of 112.4pts from his remaining 16 games is clearly noteworthy.

Brayshaw scored 100pts or more in 54.5% of games & 120pts or more in 27.3% of games last season, he recorded a season high score of 166pts against Adelaide in Round 10.

Ownership could dip on Brayshaw at the start of the 2019 season as he is a MID only, he could be a very good point of difference if he can produce again.

James Harmes MID $603K

Harmes forged his way into the midfield at Melbourne last season, his defensive role increased his contested numbers making him an option very late in the season.

The return of Jack Viney could negatively impact the role for Harmes in 2019, a further breakout could be limited as a result.

Like many others at Melbourne during the pre-season Harmes is a watch during the JLT series for role & midfield usage, he should be considered if his numbers spike in the right direction.

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Player	Position	2018 Avg	2018 Gms	2019 Price
Gawn, Max	RUC	111.32	22	$808000
Oliver, Clayton	MID	109.09	22	$792000
Brayshaw, Angus	MID	105.11	19	$763000
McDonald, Tom	FWD	90.06	17	$654000
Jones, Nathan	MID	87.05	22	$632000
Viney, Jack	MID	91.43	7	$604000
Harmes, James	MID	83.05	22	$603000
Petracca, Christian	MID/FWD	80.67	21	$585000
Kolodjashnij, Kade	DEF	67.5	8	$585000
Salem, Christian	DEF	79.38	21	$576000
Lewis, Jordan	DEF	79.29	21	$575000
Neal-Bullen, Alex	FWD	77.91	22	$565000
May, Steven	DEF	75.53	17	$548000
Fritsch, Bayley	MID	74.48	21	$540000
Melksham, Jake	FWD	70.25	20	$510000
Hibberd, Michael	DEF	68.78	18	$499000
Hunt, Jayden	DEF	46.83	6	$463000
Hannan, Mitch	FWD	59.92	12	$435000
Lever, Jake	DEF	59.82	11	$434000
Smith, Timothy	FWD	72.75	4	$433000
Spargo, Charlie	FWD	59	15	$428000
Garlett, Jeff	FWD	59	11	$428000
Maynard, Corey	MID	62	1	$425000
Stretch, Billy	MID	75.5	2	$416000
Kennedy Harris, Jay	MID	63.67	6	$407000
vandenBerg, Aaron	MID/FWD	68	4	$405000
Jetta, Neville	DEF	50.68	22	$368000
Smith, Joel	DEF	55.29	7	$365000
Wagner, Josh	DEF	57.2	5	$356000
Frost, Sam	DEF	48.7	10	$353000
Weideman, Sam	FWD	52.71	7	$348000
Preuss, Braydon	RUC	0	0	$342000
McDonald, Oscar	DEF	43.86	22	$318000
Petty, Harrison	DEF	44	1	$239000
Sparrow, Tom	MID	0	0	$218000
Jordon, James	DEF/MID	0	0	$206000
Keilty, Declan	DEF	0	0	$170000
Walker, Guy	DEF/FWD	0	0	$170000
Baker, Oskar	MID	0	0	$170000
Bradtke, Austin	RUC	0	0	$170000
Hore, Marty	DEF	0	0	$170000
Nietschke, Aaron	MID	0	0	$170000
Chandler, Kade	MID	0	0	$170000
Bedford, Toby	MID/FWD	0	0	$170000
Wagner, Corey	MID	0	0	$170000