How will Hannebery, Tyson, Setterfield, Kent and Preuss fit into their new sides and the world of SuperCoach in 2019?
THINGS are heating up in the AFL’s Trade Period. The Phantom gives his analysis of every trade and free agency move as they happen. How will Hannebery, Tyson, Setterfield, Kent and Preuss fit into their new sides and the world of SuperCoach in 2019?
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Dan Hannebery
Sydney to St Kilda
The deal: Hannebery & pick No. 28 for Pick No. 39 & 2019 second-round pick
THE NUMBERS
2018 — Games: 14, SuperCoach average: 60
Average 2014-2017: 101, 114, 113, 97
At this time in 2016, Hannebery had just recorded his second-consecutive SuperCoach season average of 113 or more and earned this third All-Australian jacket in four years.
The midfielder had also tallied more disposals than any other player in the competition at an average of 31.
But at the same time, a collision with Easton Wood in the Grand Final kick started his battle with injury.
Two years later, Hannebery has limped through a season which saw him play just 14 games and fail to win more than 18 disposals in seven of them.
The 27-year-old’s SuperCoach price fell to a staggeringly low $279k by Round 23.
And, while Hannebery has left the club he thought he would finish his career at, his last game as a Swan resulted in 24 disposals, 10 contested possessions, eight marks and 96 SuperCoach points in the elimination final loss to the Giants.
Is it enough to pick him in 2019?
If he’s fit and enjoys a decent summer at his new home, it’s going to be hard to ignore the left-footer, who will be priced at an average of 60.
At worst, he’s a great mid-price stepping stone, because he will step straight into a midfield crying out for star power.
THE BIG QUESTION
It’s a simple one; can he get back to his best?
ESTIMATED 2019 SUPERCOACH PRICE
$330,000
THE PHANTOM’S EARLY VERDICT
Bargain alert.
Dom Tyson
Melbourne to North Melbourne
The deal: Preuss and pick No. 62 for Dom Tyson
THE NUMBERS
2018 - Games: 14, SuperCoach average: 76
Average 2014-2017: 94, 80, 91, 81
The inside midfielder was drafted by the Giants at pick No. 3 in the 2011 draft but, after two years and 13 games, Tyson was traded back home in exchange for Melbourne’s prized No. 2 selection in 2013.
And the 186cm left-footer had an immediate impact at the Demons, ranking second at his new club for contested possessions, clearances and goals in 2014.
Tyson posted nine SuperCoach tons - four in excess of 120 - and averaged 24 disposals, five marks, five clearances and 94 points per game to finish second in Melbourne’s best and fairest.
Injury halted his progress the following season but in 2016, Tyson was, again, a key contributor on the inside, averaging 25 disposals, 11 contested possessions and four clearances per game.
But as the young midfield stars started to develop around him - Clayton Oliver, Jack Viney and Christian Petracca, in particular - Tyson was slowly pushed to more of an outside midfield role.
By the end of 2018, Tyson was averaging just 8 contested possessions per game, three less than in 2016.
And his scoring dried up, too.
After booting 33.23 in his first three years at the Demons, Tyson has contributed 7.15 in the past two seasons.
It’s been an obvious decline for the once-prolific goal-kicking midfielder.
But with his new club trading for some quality on the outside in Jared Polec and potentially Aaron Hall, the 25-year-old should get the opportunity to bolster an on-ball brigade that ranked 18th for clearances in 2018.
As Tyson told North Melbourne’s website, it was a major reason why he joined the club.
“This year at Melbourne, my opportunities to play inside were limited, so part of what made me want to come to North was that role of playing as an inside-mid more often.” he explained.
And his numbers should rise on the back of it.
THE BIG QUESTION
Will Brad Scott give him a the inside-midfield role he wants?
ESTIMATED SUPERCOACH 2019 PRICE
$420,000
THE PHANTOM’S EARLY VERDICT
Expect a significant spike in numbers.
Braydon Preuss
North Melbourne to Melbourne
The deal: Preuss and pick No. 62 for Dom Tyson
THE NUMBERS
2018 - Games: 0, SuperCoach average: -
Average 2015-2017: DNP, DNP, 63
This trade could have big ramifications for the SuperCoach community.
And it may not be Pruess who is the main player affected.
With the 23-year-old big man heading to the Demons, just how coach Simon Goodwin uses Pruess with star ruckman Max Gawn remains to be seen.
If the Demons go with a two-ruck setup, it could affect the output of Gawn, who was the third-highest SuperCoach scorer in the game this season.
The other frustrating aspect of the deal is Preuss, who has only played eight senior games after being stuck behind Todd Goldstein at the Kangaroos, is ready to be the No. 1 man.
The 206cm, 109kg giant has been dominant in the VFL, averaging 110 and 118 SuperCoach points in the past two years
Pruess enjoyed a big finish to the 2018 season, averaging 135 points in the final seven games.
The combination will be one of the biggest talking points of the SuperCoach pre-season.
THE BIG QUESTION
Will Pruess and Gawn play in the same team?
ESTIMATED SUPERCOACH 2019 PRICE
$250,000
THE PHANTOM’S EARLY VERDICT
A would-be lock as a No. 1 ruckman at a new club, just not the Demons.
Dean Kent
Melbourne to St Kilda
The deal: Kent for pick No. 65
THE NUMBERS
2018 - Games: 5, SuperCoach average: 64
Average 2014-2017: 53, 43, 72, 60
The speedy half-forward can play.
But, unfortunately, a number of injury issues over his six-year career has severely restricted his development.
His first three games of 2018 just about sums up his career.
After overcoming a shoulder injury during the off-season, Kent tallied 20 disposals, five marks, three goals and 113 SuperCoach points against the Kangaroos in Round 3, before following up with a three-goal, 105-point performance a week later against the Hawks.
But in Round 5 against the Tigers, Kent was on the bench by half time with ice on his hamstring.
The 24-year-old returned to the side in Round 22, recording 14 disposals, six tackles and 73 SuperCoach points but, again, left the ground earlier against the Giants in the final round of the year.
The Saints like his speed and foot skills and have provided the tough left-footer, who has only played 35 games in the past four seasons, with a fresh start in 2019.
Hopefully his body does the same.
THE BIG QUESTION
He’s only played more than 5 games once in the past four years. Will he get some luck with injury?
ESTIMATED SUPERCOACH 2019 PRICE
$320,000
THE PHANTOM’S EARLY VERDICT
Injury history is a concern but will still feature on the pre-season watchlist.
Will Setterfield
GWS to Carlton
The deal: Setterfield and pick No. 71 for pick No. 43 and 2019 second-round pick
THE NUMBERS
2018 - Games: 0, SuperCoach average: -
Average 2017: 44
Before rupturing his ACL during a pre-season trial against the Swans, the No. 5 selection from the 2016 national draft was a popular SuperCoach season last summer.
And, after a move to Carlton, it’s likely to be a similar story in 2019.
The tall midfielder, who was rated as one of the most complete in his draft year, has only two AFL games to his name after battling injury in his first year at the Giants.
But his debut against the Tigers in Round 18 was an impressive one.
The 190cm Setterfield tallied 12 disposals, six tackles and 63 SuperCoach points, rotating through half-forward and the midfield, on debut.
In that draft year of 2016, Setterfield averaged 121 points in the TAC cup and was the only midfielder in the competition to rate elite for goals, score assists and tackles per game.
Like fellow ex-Giant Matthew Kennedy, Setterfield should get an opportunity in Carlton’s developing midfield next season.
And he will still be rookie price in SuperCoach.
THE BIG QUESTION
How is his knee?
ESTIMATED SUPERCOACH 2019 PRICE
$180,000
THE PHANTOM’S EARLY VERDICT
Firming as a SuperCoach lock if all goes well over summer.