Every KFC SuperCoach score from week one of the AFL’s pre-season Marsh Series
Christian Petracca, Marcus Bontempelli and Lachie Neale were the stars of the opening weekend of the Marsh Series. Who were the other standouts? Every game reviewed.
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The third forward spot has long been a headache for SuperCoaches.
Not any more.
This year, coaches are spoiled for choice for who to take after popular picks Lachie Whitfield and Dustin Martin.
On Saturday, an unstoppable Christian Petracca provided one of the major talking points of the opening weekend of the Marsh Series with a dominant midfield display at Casey Fields.
Petracca had 38 disposals, booted three goals and amassed 188 points to put himself firmly on the radar of coaches at a SuperCoach price of $441,300.
The 24-year-old has never averaged more than 81.5 points, but left SuperCoaches with plenty to ponder after running rings around Adelaide.
If Petracca is too much of a risk for you, how about Gold Coast’s Hugh Greenwood?
The former Crow posted big SuperCoach numbers in the SANFL last year and started life with the Suns with a score of 109 against Geelong.
Gold Coast won’t dominate games like they did against the Cats too often, but Greenwood ($463,100, FWD-MID) started in the centre square and had 25 possessions and nine tackles.
There’s also Tom McDonald ($387,000, FWD) who tallied 139 against the Crows.
McDonald struggled last season, averaging 71.3, but was one of the top forwards of 2018 when he averaged 97.6.
Meanwhile, Marcus Bontempelli’s SuperCoach ownership surged by five per cent in 12 hours after he ran amok against North Melbourne.
Patrick Dangerfield averaged 80 #SuperCoach points in his 4th season. He then went bang in his 5th season and went at 114 per game. Christian Petracca averaged 80 points last year (4th season). You know the rest😉. #MarshSeries #2020AFLProspectus
— Fantasy Freako (@FantasyFreako) February 23, 2020
The Western Bulldogs skipper, a $623,000 midfielder, scored 195 against the Roos after amassing 37 disposals, 10 clearances and booting two goals.
Bontempelli went from featuring in 12 per cent of teams to 17 per cent after his eye-catching display, yet still has one of the lowest ownerships of the 10-most expensive on-ballers.
Patrick Cripps (52 per cent of teams) is the most-popular, followed by Nat Fyfe (38 per cent) and Bontempelli’s teammate Jack Macrae (31 per cent).
Macrae scored 124 against North Melbourne, while Josh Dunkley (103) also hit triple figures.
Todd Goldstein (100) was the top scorer for the Roos, although SuperCoaches would have been paying most attention to Aiden Bonar.
A 76 on debut for the Roos will bring the $202,800 MID-FWD into the plans of thousands of coaches.
If he can maintain that average, Bonar will be worth finding the extra money for.
Bontempelli’s ownership is equal to 2018 Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell, who suggested he’s ready to reclaim his mantle as the premier SuperCoach midfielder with a promising Marsh Series return against St Kilda.
Let's talk about The Bont:
— Western Bulldogs (@westernbulldogs) February 22, 2020
37 disposals
13 score involvements
11 inside 50s
10 clearances
8 tackles
2 goals
Not a bad first up performance.#MightyWest pic.twitter.com/feFtSHathu
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The prolific Hawk, who averaged 129.1 points a game two years ago, amassed 89 points in 61 per cent gametime in his first outing since breaking his leg.
Mitchell’s ownership is likely to surge from 17 per cent after he had 21 disposals in quick time during Hawthorn’s defeat at Moorabbin.
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His price peaked at $729,800 during his Brownlow year, which featured 18 tons.
The 26-year-old is available for almost $100,000 less this season, starting at $630,000.
On Thursday’s evidence, starting without him could be problematic.
As dominant as Tim Membrey was against the Hawks, a career-high SuperCoach average of 80.4 suggests he’s unlikely to reproduce his score of 164 again.
Rowan Marshall (117) and Hunter Clark (97) were the standouts of the SuperCoach-relevant Saints, while Jade Gresham relished greater midfield time with nine clearances.
At $456,400, Gresham looms as one of the breakout contenders of 2020 after being earmarked for a regular role in the Saints’ engine room by Brett Ratten.
Marshall’s ($598,700, RUC) was encouraging for those deterred by Max Gawn’s knee injury.
The Saints ruckman is $98,400 cheaper than Gawn and the first look at his partnership with Paddy Ryder showed he won’t be slowed by the arrival of the veteran big man.
Brisbane Lions duo Lachie Neale (168) and Hugh McCluggage (127) were prolific on Sunday despite their side going down against Port Adelaide, with Travis Boak (120) and Dan Houston (96) among the notable performers for the Power.
FULL SCORES
ST KILDA V HAWTHORN
SAINTS
T. Membrey 164
R. Marshall 117
H. Clark 97
J. Steele 97
L. Dunstan 95
J. Billings 93
J. Carlisle 92
D. Butler 86
C. Wilkie 86
J. Lonie 83
S. Ross 82
P. Ryder 75
D. Kent 72
N. Coffield 65
B. Hill 65
B. Long 64
J. Gresham 59
B. Paton 58
J. Sinclair 57
M. King 46
S. Savage 42
D. Howard 34
J. Battle 29
J. Marsh 23
D. McKenzie 20
R. Abbott 14
HAWKS
I. Smith 96
T. Mitchell 89
J. Ceglar 80
R. Henderson 77
D. Greaves 77
P. Puopolo 74
J. Patton 74
J. Worpel 72
M. Lewis 72
B. Hardwick 68
L. Shiels 66
T. Scully 65
C. Jiath 64
L. Breust 63
T. O’Brien 63
C. Wingard 56
J. Frawley 55
J. Cousins 50
H. Morrison 43
B. Stratton 40
J. O’Meara 40
O. Hanrahan 36
S. Frost 35
D. Minchington 26
M. Walker 5
B.McEvoy 0
THUMBS UP: Great signs from Tom Mitchell, talling 89 points in 61 per cent gametime. At $630,000, the Brownlow medallist going to be a priority trade target for those who don’t start with him.
THUMBS DOWN: Is Max King going to be a must-have? Playing rookies are often hard to come by but key forwards can be volatile scorers.
YOUNG GUN: There was plenty to like about young Hawks defender Damon Greaves ($123,900, DEF), who averaged 58 ranking points in the VFL last season. Just be mindful James Sicily didn’t play.
POD PICK: He’s gaining more attention, but ruckman Jon Ceglar ($417,000, RUC-FWD) still only features in one per cent of teams. If he’s going to be the first-choice ruckman for Hawthorn it warrants consideration.
To do list from Saints v Hawks
— Locked In - The SuperCoach Podcast (@InSupercoach) February 20, 2020
1. Don’t change your team
2. Don’t change your team
3. Watch Damon Greaves closely next week
THAT IS IT. #SuperCoach
WESTERN BULLDOGS V NORTH MELBOURNE
BULLDOGS
Marcus Bontempelli 195
Jack Macrae 124
Lachie Hunter 109
Josh Dunkley 103
Josh Schache 101
Caleb Daniel 92
Hayden Crozier 91
Sam Lloyd 82
Bailey Smith 80
Lewis Young 76
Jordan Sweet 73
Alex Keath 72
Patrick Lipinski 71
Bailey Williams 70
Bailey Dale 69
Jason Johannisen 59
Tory Dickson 53
Mitch Wallis 49
Will Hayes 48
Zaine Cordy 48
Toby McLean 45
Ryan Gardner 43
Roarke Smith 38
Ed Richards 32
ROOS
Todd Goldstein 100
Tristan Xerri 98
Ben Cunnington 97
Josh Walker 96
Jy Simpkin 95
Jed Anderson 76
Aiden Bonar 76
Jamie Macmillan 67
Sam Durdin 67
Nick Larkey 67
Luke McDonald 66
Tarryn Thomas 61
Trent Dumont 57
Taylor Garner 52
Shaun Atley 48
Cam Zurhaar 48
Bailey Scott 48
Kayne Turner 47
Paul Ahern 45
Jasper Pittard 36
Marley Williams 36
Curtis Taylor 33
Jack Mahony 30
Majak Daw 30
THUMBS UP: The big three from the Bulldogs all scored hundreds, as they often do at Marvel Stadium. Can you start Bontempelli, Dunkley and Macrae? Certainly two, if not all three.
THUMBS DOWN: Toby McLean was a premium scorer a few years ago but doesn’t hold the same appeal in a team where the scoring is largely dominated by 6-7 players.
YOUNG GUN: Aiden Bonar ($202,800, FWD-MID) confirmed why he’s in 27 per cent of teams with a score of 76. He had eight tackles.
Aiden Bonar was =6th in line for his CB involvement with 9 for the Roos. 8 tackles from 9 tackle attempts were also a highlight. #SuperCoach #AFLFantasy #2020AFLProspectus #MarshSeries
— Fantasy Freako (@FantasyFreako) February 21, 2020
POD PICK: Caleb Daniel ($537,900, DEF) is still in just six per cent of teams. The Bulldogs play five of their first seven at Docklands where he scored 100+ in eight of his nine matches last year.
MELBOURNE V ADELAIDE
DEMONS
Christian Petracca 188
Tom McDonald 139
Clayton Oliver 136
Jack Viney 120
Aaron vandenBerg 100
Nathan Jones 96
Christian Salem 87
Sam Weideman 82
Tom Sparrow 77
Ed Langdon 76
Adam Tomlinson 72
Michael Hibberd 70
Mitch Brown 66
Jake Lever 66
Jake Melksham 64
Jay Lockhart 57
James Harmes 54
Kysaiah Pickett 43
Charlie Spargo 33
Neville Jetta 23
Alex Neal-Bullen 23
Luke Jackson 22
Oscar McDonald 21
Petracca has reached 20 contested possessions in a game just once. He has 23 at 3/4 time. Next best Demon is on 9. 🔥 #MarshSeries #2020AFLProspectus #SuperCoach #AFLFantasy
— Fantasy Freako (@FantasyFreako) February 22, 2020
C ROWS
Wayne Milera 103
Brad Crouch 99
Reilly O’Brien 95
Rory Atkins 95
Matt Crouch 85
Daniel Talia 80
Chayce Jones 74
Bryce Gibbs 66
Myles Poholke 63
Jake Kelly 62
Tyson Stengle 61
Tom Lynch 59
Ben Crocker 59
Patrick Wilson 59
David Mackay 56
Jordon Butts 55
Ben Davis 55
Billy Frampton 54
Rory Sloane 49
Rory Laird 49
Ben Keays 44
Luke Brown 40
Ned McHenry 37
Elliott Himmelberg 33
Lachlan Murphy 31
Shane McAdam 23
THUMBS UP: Christian Petracca will rightfully take the headlines, but could Tom McDonald be a bargain forward pick? The key-position Dee had 17 disposals and reeled in seven marks to score 139 against Adelaide.
THUMBS DOWN: SuperCoaches hoping for a big showing from Adelaide’s rookies were left disappointed. Ned McHenry (37) and Shane McAdam (23) didn’t reach 50.
YOUNG GUN: Chayce Jones (74) kicked a long-range goal and spent plenty of time in midfield for Adelaide. He’s worth a look if he performs well again in game two.
POD PICK: A $402,500 DEF-MID, Wayne Milera (103) was the chief outlet for the Crows after Laird went off at halftime. He was the only Adelaide player to hit triple figures.
GOLD COAST V GEELONG
SUNS
Darcy MacPherson 132
Touk Miller 113
Alex Sexton 111
Hugh Greenwood 109
David Swallow 103
Matt Rowell 100
Will Brodie 99
Ben Ainsworth 90
Zac Smith 87
Lachie Weller 75
Jack Bowes 75
Connor Budarick 74
Jack Lukosius 70
Sean Lemmens 68
Brandon Ellis 67
Peter Wright 63
Jesse Joyce 60
Sam Collins 60
Noah Anderson 59
Ben King 42
Caleb Graham 39
Jez McLennan 36
Sam Day 34
Chris Burgess 21
Jeremy Sharp 16
Jeremy Murdoch 6
CATS
Quinton Narkle 113
Mark Blicavs 95
Tom Atkins 92
Harry Taylor 82
Jordan Clark 78
Cam Guthrie 77
Zach Tuohy 72
Gary Rohan 70
Darcy Fort 70
Patrick Dangerfield 66
Charlie Constable 62
Zach Guthrie 59
Gryan Miers 59
Brad Close 51
Rhys Stanley 50
James Parsons 48
Tom Stewart 47
Lachie Henderson 45
Josh Jenkins 41
Jacob Kennerley 34
Esava Ratugolea 33
Jed Bews 33
Gary Ablett 33
Tom Hawkins 30
Ben Jarvis 26
Cooper Stephens 21
THUMBS UP: Hugh Greenwood. So much for F3 being a problem position. The new Sun, a $463,100 FWD-MID, added to the options for SuperCoaches behind Lachie Whitfield and Dustin Martin with 109 points against the Cats. With only six on-field spots, we’re suddenly spoiled for choice up forward. No. 1 pick Matt Rowell (100) and FWD-MID eligible rookie Conor Budarick (74) should be in every side.
THUMBS DOWN: Patrick Dangerfield played about 60 per cent game time for 66 points. Far from a complete disaster but it’ll have a few coaches second guessing after Tom Mitchell’s score of 89 against St Kilda.
YOUNG GUN: Has to be Budarick. At a bargain $106,900 and with MID-FWD eligibility he now features in 15 per cent of teams. That number will only rise if he backs up an impressive first showing for the Suns. Don’t underestimate the importance of the MID-FWD swing.
POD PICK: Quinton Narkle was Geelong’s top scorer with 113 on a forgettable night for the Cats. Narkle played three senior games during the last home-and-away season and averaged 104.3, scoring 123, 56 and 134. A $396,600 MID, Narkle is in two per cent of teams.
BRISBANE LIONS V PORT ADELAIDE
LIONS
Lachie Neale 168
Stefan Martin 138
Hugh McCluggage 127
Dayne Zorko 109
Harris Andrews 98
Daniel Rich 91
Zac Bailey 78
Eric Hipwood 72
Daniel McStay 65
Jarryd Lyons 62
Cameron Rayner 60
Jarrod Berry 58
Mitch Robinson 51
Alex Witherden 49
Darcy Gardiner 47
Grant Birchall 46
Callum Ah Chee 42
Cam Ellis-Yolmen 40
Brandon Starcevich 40
Oscar McInerney 33
Lincoln McCarthy 31
Charlie Cameron 25
Connor Ballenden 18
Ely Smith 18
Marcus Adams 15
Connor McFadyen 3
POWER
Steven Motlop 130
Travis Boak 120
Connor Rozee 108
Sam Powell-Pepper 102
Charlie Dixon 98
Dan Houston 96
Xavier Duursma 80
Peter Ladhams 75
Hamish Hartlett 68
Zak Butters 65
Tom Rockliff 64
Trent McKenzie 63
Tom Jonas 63
Justin Westhoff 58
Ryan Burton 58
Darcy Byrne-Jones 57
Sam Mayes 56
Karl Amon 53
Riley Bonner 50
Jarrod Lienert 47
Brad Ebert 43
Tom Clurey 39
Kane Farrell 37
Mitch Georgiades 35
Todd Marshall 28
Tobin Cox 24
THUMBS UP: Lachie Neale was the top scorer on the ground, but SuperCoaches will have been just as excited by Hugh McCluggage’s 127. At $510,700, the young Lion seems destined for a breakout campaign after averaging 94 last year. Dan Houston’s return was another big tick.
THUMBS DOWN: Not much to like from the SuperCoach rookies in this match with Brandon Starcevich (40), Mitch Georgiades (35) and Tobin Cox (24) scoring 40 or less.
YOUNG GUN: He’s not at rookie price, but Connor Rozee is flying ahead of his second AFL campaign. He’s been earmarked for time in the Power midfield and at $422,100 should be considered after scoring 108 against the Lions.
POD PICK: Charlie Dixon hasn’t had much luck with injury in recent years but moved well on Sunday. The Power big man managed 98 points which would be a great return for a forward with a price tag of $350,600. He’s in one per cent of teams.
Originally published as Every KFC SuperCoach score from week one of the AFL’s pre-season Marsh Series