Dr DT gauges RichmondBy Dr Dream Team
Fri 18 Mar, 2011NEVER mind the end-of-season results for Richmond over the last few years. The up-and-coming Tigers have some good value Toyota AFL Dream Team players.
Dustin Martin is shaping as a star, Brett Deledio is a ball magnet, Shane Tuck is one of the most consistent players in Dream Team and the likes of David Astbury and Reece Conca have huge upside
DAVID ASTBURY
Position: DEF/FWD 2010 average: 47.5 Price: $197,400
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Scored really well in Tigers’ NAB Cup and should push that average past 60. Has had a great pre-season and will hold down a key position in the Richmond backline, so could be worth a shot.
JAKE BATCHELOR
DEF N/A $92,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Flying on the track, so might be worth a punt.
ANDREW BROWNE
RUC 29.5 $122,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Hasn’t shown a lot and might battle to hold down a regular spot.
REECE CONCA
MID N/A $140,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Can buy him with confidence. Conca will play a lot of footy in 2011.
DANIEL CONNORS
DEF 92.4 $383,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Great buy last season and should push that average up a bit more again this season. Great user of the ball.
TRENT COTCHIN
MID 74.1 $307,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Not the most reliable scorer yet, despite his obvious potential as a player.
MATT DEA
FWD 41.7 $173,000
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Got a bit of AFL experience up his sleeve, but not ready to have a huge impact.
BRETT DELEDIO
DEF/MID 89.4 $371,300
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Worth the money. Richmond’s star and they give him the ball at every opportunity.
TOM DERICKX
RUC N/A $92,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Showed enough in the NAB Cup to suggest he’ll be playing a bit of senior footy in 2011. Not a bad choice at all.
SHANE EDWARDS
FWD/MID 69.7 $289,400
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Courageous midfielder but probably not the best choice at this stage.
MITCH FARMER
DEF 49.7 $206,400
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Not a bad price if he plays every game.
NATHAN FOLEY
MID 71 $235,900
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: If he can come back at full fitness then he will be the bargain of 2011. If not, it’s a bust. I think you can afford to watch him in the early rounds to see how he’s going, and if he’s going well, then buy before he rises too much in price.
DAVID GOURDIS
DEF 50 $207,600
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Might spend a bit more time developing in the VFL.
ANGUS GRAHAM
RUC 67.4 $279,900
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Fair price and he could push that average up to 80 if he has a good run at it.
BEN GRIFFITHS
FWD 25 $103,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Big things expected for Griffiths, but he has a way to go before he’s a big buzz in DT circles. Not yet.
SHAUN GRIGG
MID 83.5 $346,700
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Can score well but is quite pricey. Not for me.
DYLAN GRIMES
DEF 25 $103,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: If only his brother was as cheap. Needs to establish himself as a senior player before you take the risk.
BRAD HELBIG
MID N/A $92,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Needs more time to mature in the VFL.
BACHAR HOULI
MID 76.8 $255,100
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: A good buy this year. Will score 80s and occasionally go past 100 at the Tigers and is a fair price. Definitely worth considering.
DANIEL JACKSON
MID 86.2 $358,000
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Does well for a bloke who spends a lot of time annoying people. Pretty good value.
JAKE KING
DEF/FWD 57.3 $237,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Captained the side in the NAB Cup, but don’t think he’s worth the investment for your side.
DEAN MACDONALD
FWD N/A $92,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Won’t spend a lot of time in the seniors this year.
DUSTIN MARTIN
MID 71.5 $296,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Gone up in price from last year but is a good buy and a star in the making.
LUKE McGUANE
DEF 46.9 $194,900
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Had a lot of games to prove himself as a DT player last year and didn’t. No thanks.
KELVIN MOORE
DEF 59.5 $247,200
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Good defender for the club but not for your side.
MITCH MORTON
FWD/MID 75.9 $315,300
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Picks up some handy points across the ground. A good purchase.
ROBIN NAHAS
FWD 63.6 $264,300
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Probably not a reliable player to pick for your side.
BEN NASON
FWD 54.8 $227,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Had an excellent, and surprising, first season and should develop more this time around.
CHRIS NEWMAN
DEF 82 $340,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Expect more of the same for the Richmond skipper.
JAYDEN POST
DEF/FWD 39.7 $164,900
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Not yet fully acclimatised with the top level, so I’d pass.
ALEX RANCE
DEF 51.8 $215,100
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Don’t think I’ll be picking Rance.
JACK RIEWOLDT
FWD 83.7 $347,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Gone up in price as you’d expect but is a worthy addition to any side.
TROY TAYLOR
FWD 49.5 $205,600
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Interesting player, but given his up and down first year, it’s too much of a risk to buy him.
WILL THURSFIELD
DEF 38.7 $160,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Good, solid defender but not in the Dream Team mould.
SHANE TUCK
MID 96.4 $400,100
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: A very consistent player. Would be one of your premiums.
TYRONE VICKERY
RUC 41.4 $172,000
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Doesn’t look too comfortable at AFL level yet. Not for the Doc.
JEROMEY WEBBERLEY
DEF 57.5 $238,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Great last name, but don’t know about his Dream Team credentials. Doesn’t play a really attacking role just yet.
MATT WHITE
MID 58.6 $243,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: A nice, aggressive player but it doesn’t translate to huge points. No.
ROOKIE LISTPAT CONTIN
MID N/A $92,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Will probably not play much senior footy.
The versatile midfielder from Glenelg started 2010 in the VFL reserves with Coburg but by season's end had become a regular senior VFL player. His inside play developed and has good disposal.
ROBERT HICKS
FWD/MID 32.3 $134,300
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Made his debut last year. Watch in NAB Cup to see if he’s given more opportunities.
TOM HISLOP
MID 50.3 $209,000
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Has had many opportunities to shine. Definite no.
BEN JAKOBI
FWD N/A $110,400
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Smart player who will be given time to build up his body in the VFL.
BRAD MILLER
FWD 51 $211,800
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Could be a useful buy. Will play a lot of footy up forward for the Tigers this year.
JAMIE O'REILLY
MID 41 $170,300
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Played last three games of last year, but will probably go back to VFl for most of 2011.
NICK WESTHOFF
FWD N/A $92,500
DR DREAM TEAM SAYS: Unlikely to have much senior exposure.
TOP 5 FROM 2010
Top 5 from 2010
Position Total Average score
Brett Deledio Defender/Midfielder 1967 89.4
Shane Tuck Midfielder 1927 96.4
Jack Riewoldt Forward 1841 83.7
Chris Newman Defender 1722 82
Shane Edwards Forward/Midfielder 1533 69.7
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