SuperCoach form guide: Marc Murphy, Jobe Watson among players who fire in Round 1

THE AFL season is upon us and we need to lock in our SuperCoach teams. Who should you pick as your captain and who normally kicks off the season with a big score? SUPERCOACH FORM GUIDE

ROUND 1 is finally upon us and that means we need to stop tinkering with our SuperCoach teams and lock in the players we want taking the field in 2017.

If you’re still struggling to make calls on the likes of Marc Murphy who is returning from injury and available cheaper than usual because of that, or considering jumping on Jobe Watson or going with Todd Goldstein over Max Gawn, then this is a must-read.

Champion Data analyses the players to watch in every Round 1 match and nominates the players you need to consider to captain your side in the opening round.

CARLTON v RICHMOND

Marc Murphy has scored 100+ points in seven of his past eight Round 1 games

against the Tigers, averaging 112 points. Opposing skipper Trent Cotchin has been a

solid contributor in these games, averaging 95 points.

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COLLINGWOOD v WESTERN BULLDOGS

Adam Treloar ranked second at the Magpies for points per game from Round 12 last season with an average of 111. Marcus Bontempelli finished the season in super form, averaging 114 points over this period — ranked No.1 at the club.

Adam Treloar could be a huge SuperCoach scorer in 2017. Picture: Michael Klein

ST KILDA v MELBOURNE

Jack Steele has fit in nicely at the Saints, averaging 19 disposals, nine tackles and 106 points across the JLT Community Series. Clayton Oliver is set for a breakout year, averaging 24 disposals, five clearances and 108 points.

SYDNEY SWANS v PORT ADELAIDE

Dan Hannebery was Sydney’s leading scorer against bottom 10 sides last season, averaging 115 points. Robbie Gray was Port Adelaide’s most consistent scorer against top eight opposition with a return of 103 points per game.

Dan Hannebery normally runs amok against teams outside the eight. Picture: Phil Hillyard

GOLD COAST SUNS v BRISBANE LIONS

Aaron Hall led the way in Gold Coast wins at Metricon Stadium in 2016, averaging 119 points. Tom Rockliff only played in two wins, but he was exceptional, averaging a massive 156 points.

ESSENDON v HAWTHORN

Jobe Watson has exceeded 100 points in each of his past five Round 1 games, averaging 31 disposals and 125 points. Shaun Burgoyne has averaged 21 disposals and 96 points from his past six season openers.

Jobe Watson normally starts the season in hot SuperCoach form. Picture: Michael Klein

NORTH MELBOURNE v WEST COAST EAGLES

Todd Goldstein has scored 127 and 109 points respectively from his past two games against West Coast. Josh J. Kennedy has scored 100+ points just once against North Melbourne across his career (114) which was in Round 16 last year.

ADELAIDE v GWS GIANTS

Matt Crouch ranked third at the Crows for points per game at Adelaide Oval last season with 99 points. Callan Ward scored more points interstate last season than any other Giant, averaging 108 points.

FREMANTLE v GEELONG

Nat Fyfe dominated in his most recent game against Geelong, finishing with 36 disposals, three goals and 161 points. Patrick Dangerfield was as prominent, finishing with 31 disposals, four goals and 140 points when he last played Fremantle.

ROUND 1 CAPTAIN CANDIDATES

PLAYER	CLUB	POSITION	AVERAGE	PRICE
Patrick Dangerfield	Geelong Cats	Mid	133	$716,900
Nat Fyfe	Fremantle	Mid	127	$573,500
Josh P. Kennedy	Sydney Swans	Mid	123	$617,100
Gary Ablett	Gold Coast Suns	Mid	121	$620,600
Joel Selwood	Geelong Cats	Mid	119	$606,600
Sam Mitchell	West Coast Eagles	Mid	118	$568,000
Nick Riewoldt	St Kilda	Fwd	116	$549,500
Adam Treloar	Collingwood	Mid	116	$605,400
Max Gawn	Melbourne	Ruck	110	$645,000
Scott Pendlebury	Collingwood	Mid	106	$645,700

— Courtesy Champion Data

Originally published as SuperCoach form guide: Marc Murphy, Jobe Watson among players who fire in Round 1