22 down, 1 to go!
Some coaches will welcome it, and some hope it never comes, but we’ve reached the final weekend of fantasy action for the 2022 season! I’ve joined the later group who are ready to welcome the 2023 offseason and I can’t imagine cash cow advice is at forefront of every coaches with the fantasy Grand Final around the corner. So, there’s no better time to drop an award ballot allowing you to have your say on which rookies deserve recognition for their fantasy output this season.
Rookie/cash cows picks are players who start the season at $300,000 or lower
Power Ranking Cash Cows – Round 22
After 22 weeks of action, these are the top-10 cash cow performers!
Cash Cow King – Round 22
Earning a Rising Star nomination for his Round 22 efforts, Marcus Windhager (84) also finished the weekend as the top scoring cash cow! The usual staples rounded out the list with Tyson Stengle (83) producing another ripper score while mainstream rooks Nic Martin (79) and Jake Soligo (72) weren’t too far behind. Martin will likely be the only player of these four still on the field for unfortunate coaches, but Windhager gets my vote for tying his career-best score.
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With the exception of Nick Daicos, coaches would’ve made it a priority to remove all the rookies from their field, however, forced trades may have complicated those plans. Fingers crossed you are reading this without a cash cow still in your starting 22, but if you do have to field a young gun, here are the ones I have the most trust in to close the season.
DEFENCE
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Nick Daicos (Magpies)
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Jase Burgoyne (Power)
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Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (Saints)*
MIDFIELD
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Nick Daicos (Magpies)
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Josh Ward (Hawks)
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Jake Soligo (Crows)
RUCK
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Brynn Teakle (Power)*
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N/A
FORWARD
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Nic Martin (Bombers)
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Tyson Stengle (Cats)
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Josh Carmichael (Magpies)
* if named
Round 23 Downgrade Targets
Cash is key at this point of the season and while there’s nothing wrong with throwing a bench position away for a $190K player, another cheap option could tempt coaches if you need bench cover to close the fantasy season.
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Wade Derksen ($190K, DEF/FWD, Giants)*
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Jai Serong ($210K, MID/FWD, Hawks)
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James Tsitas ($190K, MID, Suns)*
* if named
Award Races
Game of the Year
Over the course of the season, we were treated to some MASSIVE scores from a bunch of rookies. A few cash cows topped triple-figures on more than one occasion with Nic Martin starting the season in epic fashion thanks to his 5-goal, 27-touch game against Geelong. Josh Rachele and Jack Hayes also scored fantasy centuries to start their careers, but neither were able to surpass the point totals that Nick Daicos chalked up in a single outing.
Twice the Collingwood prodigy topped 120 points, with his Round 18 outing against Adelaide a sight to behold. During that same weekend, Josh Ward produced his best game of the year by gathering 33 disposals and taking home a Rising Star nomination for his troubles. People will default to the highest point total, but it could be a tight vote to determine which rook had the best game in 2022.
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Cash Cow Coach of the Year
While Adam Simpson and the Eagles had the highest number of debutants this year, that doesn’t mean that he deserves the title of ‘Cash Cow Coach of the Year’. One could argue that Sam Mitchell (Hawks) or Brett Ratten (Saints) provided us with more impactful cash cows, while Ben Rutten gifted us with the likes of Nic Martin and Ben Hobbs for the majority of the fantasy season. There’s no denying that all four coaches contributed to the fantasy rookie landscape, but who deserves the no as the best of the bunch?
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While Nic Martin and Tyson Stengle chalked up their 10th and 9th nomination respectively this weekend, neither of them can catch Nick Daicos. The Rising Star favourite finished as one of the four best rookie scorers of the round 14 times through 22 games and accumulated 42 votes in the process. Tristan Xerri rounds out the nominees, but once again the younger Daicos bro should waltz to a victory here.
Loading ...Defender of the Year
It’s a shame that Nick Daicos was so dominant in his first season because it’s making the cash cow award season rather redundant. Still, a handful of defenders stood up for fantasy coaches before the Magpie added valuable DPP status in Round 6, with a pair of key defenders in Paddy McCartin and Sam De Koning flying the flag for key backs. Traditionally a fantasy coaches nightmare, both McCartin and SDK finished the season as two of the most important DEF rookies, playing a high number of games and scoring at a reasonable clip throughout the season. Once again though, everyone’s fighting for second place…
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This vote should be interesting and you can make the case for any of these four nominees to walk away with the title of the best cash cow MID from 2022. It’s possible that coaches owned all four of these rookies at one point or another this season, with Jason-Horne Francis providing the fantasy faithful with a launching pad in the early portion, Ben Hobbs doing some of the heavy lifting in the middle rounds, while the likes of Josh Ward and Jake Soligo ended the year with a flurry. This one should go down to the wire.
Loading ...Ruckman of the Year
Tristan Xerri technically started the year as a pure FWD, but featuring as North’s lead hitout man meant he became a handy tool for coaches over the season. Both Sam and Jack Hayes had their moments as well, with the St Kilda Hayes starting his year with a bang by registering 18 touches, 10 marks and 3 goals. His Power counterpart was unable to break back into the senior side following his Round 11 appearance, but by that point, he’d done his job as a cash cow. The fantasy campaign for all these ruckmen was short-lived, but your vote may differ depending on who helped you the most.
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Forward of the Year
I’ll admit it, I was straight up wrong about Tyson Stengle. I thought he’d find it tough to even come close to fantasy relevance, but instead, he’s gone on to average close to 70 during the season at the same time emerging as a true All-Australian chance. Josh Rachele’s fantasy success wasn’t as lengthy, but he burst onto the AFL scene and provided coaches with a difference-making rookie for the first third of the year. Rounding out the nominees though, Nic Martin produced at a high level over the enter 2022 fantasy campaign, with some teams possibly still fielding the Dons rookie after his breathtaking first pro season.
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Let’s be honest, this is a two-horse race. You don’t need to look hard to find coaches who think that Nick Daicos is the clear winner and daylight deserves to finish second, but Nic Martin’s rookie campaign can’t be overlooked. Making his debut in emphatic fashion, Martin quickly became must-have property for successful sides, with a high number of coaches also plugging Josh Ward and Paddy McCartin into their early lineups.
The later duo deserve shine for their achievements in year one, with Ben Hobbs falling into the same boat after his Round 5 debut. As it stands right now, Tyson Stengle is 3rd in total points for cash cows, however, he never really took off as a rookie prospect with his ownership percentage virtually never reaching 10%. Still, while all six nominees deserve to be mentioned in the MVP conversation, I think we know who wins this award.
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Ray
August 17, 2022 at 7:26 am
Well Fry, you made it with sanity still in tact. Thanks for all the content mate, it is a valuable resource week after week. Great effort and enjoy the break. Cheers, Ray
Dulcify
August 17, 2022 at 8:47 am
I agree with Ray. Thanks Fry for the time and effort you put into this article every week, much appreciated.
Dulcify
August 17, 2022 at 8:56 am
On a side note, for best individual game of the season, I gave my vote to Nic Martin. To kick 5 goals and have 27 possessions against quality opposition in a thumping loss in my opinion he is a worthy winner of rookie game of the season.👍
Burger
August 17, 2022 at 12:28 pm
Agreed – that was an amazing performance by N Martin
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:13 pm
Cheers mate, I’m glad the fantasy community got something out of it! I think I agree with you, hard to go past Martin in my eyes after his epic debut!
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:13 pm
I wasn’t sure if it was going to break me or not, but I think I’m stronger from the experience. Thanks mate, always appreciated
Corki
August 17, 2022 at 9:17 am
Which two go out first?
Heeney, H.Young, Crisp, ROB, Neale, Macrae, Sinclair, Andrew Brayshaw or Brodie
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:15 pm
Depends on who you can get too. Crisp probably goes first, but if you can only get a DEF and you’ve already got Doc/Dawson/Sinclair, I’d be inclined to ditch Macrae for Oliver/Mills/Steele. Maybe ROB to Gawn too?
Tom
August 17, 2022 at 11:48 am
Who do I trade out; Crisp, Treloar or English? And who do I bring in; Hall, Baz, Dawson, Cripps or Angus Brayshaw?
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:17 pm
I’d do Crisp to Hall first, second one would be English to Cripps is possible otherwise Baz
Burger
August 17, 2022 at 12:27 pm
Yes, thanks Fry for the amount of time & effort to produce this quality article each week.
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:17 pm
You’re welcome mate, thank you for tuning in each week!
Ja
August 17, 2022 at 12:50 pm
Thanks fry for the great articles every week. This is the best article on the platform (maybe second only to cals scale). Appreciate the effort you go into each and every week!
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:18 pm
Cheers for the kind words mate. I tend to agree though Cals scale is bloody crucial. Thanks as always!
Shaun the Sheep
August 17, 2022 at 1:22 pm
Hey Fry!
Thanks for all the great articles!
Which option do you like best?
1. Touk + Butters
2. Oliver + Rozee
3. Walsh + Cogs
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:51 pm
Thanks mate, appreciate it!
I think the Touk (C as well) plus Butters option is the way to go
Darce
August 17, 2022 at 1:25 pm
Thanks Fry for the articles all year! Thoughts on Lloyd or Duncan? And is it worth going Andy Brayshaw to Merrett or Steele this week?
Fry
August 17, 2022 at 1:53 pm
You’re welcome mate! Don’t hate the Lloyd to Duncan move, but I’m a bit off going after him. I’m slightly hesitant to trade Andy Brayshaw but if you’re getting Merrett/Steele that makes it much more acceptable. I’d go Steele out of those two as well
Labrat
August 18, 2022 at 8:05 am
Is there a category for late season downgrade rookies? Someone who debuts during or after the byes that you move your maxed out rooks on to and still maintain cash generation.
I think someone like Culley, or Clark who can make 200k over 4 rounds late in the season are really important to move some of your underperforming premiums out and still get some quality from the top of the tree.
Fry
August 18, 2022 at 3:23 pm
I did post a list similar to what you’re describing post byes, looking at players who had topped out in value
Harry
August 18, 2022 at 8:38 am
hey fry! love your work this year! what do i gotta do first? steele to miller, crisp to hall or english to cripps
thanks once again!
Fry
August 18, 2022 at 3:24 pm
Cheers legend! All three are bloody good upgrades, but I think I’d rank them in reverse order you listed them English>Cripps, Crisp>Hall then Steele>Miller
Andy
August 18, 2022 at 9:45 am
Hi Fry. Who scores more this week? Duncan (v WCE), Lloyd (great record v StK), Himmelberg or Hall?
Fry
August 18, 2022 at 3:24 pm
I think I’d back in Hall out of those options
Andy
August 19, 2022 at 9:54 am
How quickly things change ha ha any advice Fry on which one to trade out of Neale or Andy Brayshaw?
Liam
August 18, 2022 at 1:44 pm
bring in cripps or LDU??
Fry
August 18, 2022 at 3:25 pm
Crippa for me mate
Phteven
August 18, 2022 at 4:49 pm
Thanks for all your work, Fry, your info and Carl’s have helped me into 5 grand finals, my first appearance in 10 years. Have also made it to my highest season end rank of 1809. Although I’m excited about this, I’m also sad as it’s over.
Fry
August 19, 2022 at 9:50 am
Glad to help legend! Like a wise man once said, don’t be sad it’s over, be happy it happened. Good luck in the GF mate!
Sam
August 18, 2022 at 10:28 pm
Love your work Fry, thanks for everything this season… now one last question; Houston or Sicily for Crisp?? Cheers!
Fry
August 19, 2022 at 9:50 am
You’re welcome mate. Toughy, but I think you roll the dice on Houston, higher ceiling in my opinion
Grovers Guns
August 19, 2022 at 10:48 am
Awesome work throughout the year and I would be lost without it. You respond all the time as well which is greatly appreciated.
Enjoy the break and hopefully see you back again next year
Thank you
Fry
August 19, 2022 at 7:05 pm
Thanks mate, appreciate the kind words. I always try to get back to everyone who hits me up and I’ll be back to do it again in 2023!
Cooper
August 23, 2022 at 6:35 am
Awesome Fry. Thanks for always getting back to everyone. Enjoy your weekly Cash Cows write up. You follow NFL. I have started a NFL RDT (Dream Team) league 520471 if you or anyone on here wants to join. Cheers mate
Cooper
August 24, 2022 at 4:14 am
Go to sportsdeck.com to join