The fallen premium is one of SuperCoach’s most valuable commodities. Here’s our picks
PREMIUM output at a discount. The fallen premium is one of SuperCoach’s most valuable commodities. How many of these cut-price studs are you picking in 2018?
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THE fallen premium. Alongside the cash cow, the most valuable commodity in SuperCoach.
Delivering premium output at a discount, these are the players to watch heading into 2018.
Playing the SuperCoach stockmarket can be a tough task but put your trust in the right player and reap the rewards.
Do you take the risk?
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DAN HANNEBERY (Mid, $535,100)
The Swans superstar was a beast in 2016 but was always behind the eight ball in 2017 after copping a knee injury in the Grand Final loss to the Dogs. Hannebery is the cheapest he’s been since 2014 after averaging less than 100 for the first time since 2013. The star midfielder was the No.3 and No.4 SuperCoach scorer in 2015 and 2016 respectively.
PEARCE HANLEY (Def-Mid, $428,000)
Hanley has completely dropped off the SuperCoach radar over the last few years thanks to poor form and injury. However, he’s roared back into contention this season, regaining defender eligibility, burning up the track in pre-season and being touted as a major piece in the Suns’ midfield sans Gary Ablett. Averaged 103 in 2014.
SCOTT PENDLEBURY (Mid, $586,500)
One of the greatest SuperCoach scorers of all time. “Pendles” is the cheapest he’s been since 2011 after averaging 106 in 17 games in 2017. It’s the first time the Magpies skipper has averaged under 110 since 2009. Pendlebury still scored 90-plus in 12 games with six scores of 120-plus before succumbing to injury. Will Taylor Adams and Adam Treloar steal points?
HEATH SHAW (Def, $458,100)
Has “Heater” fallen off the cliff? Nathan Wilson and Zac Williams took on larger roles off halfback in 2017 but now Wilson is a Docker and Williams is out with an Achilles injury. So will Shaw return to his playmaking role? What we do know is he is the cheapest he’s been since 2011 after averaging under 90 for the first time in SuperCoach history.
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PATRICK CRIPPS (Mid, $537,300)
Cripps looms as a must-have in 2018. Outside of his debut season, Cripps has averaged 96 or more. However, injuries have been a major issue for the bull midfielder and you might need to keep a bit of cash in the pocket in case he goes down again. That said, the Blues have been very excited by Cripps’ pre-season so expect to see plenty of him in the JLT Series.
LUKE PARKER (Mid, $546,000)
Similar to Hannebery and Swans captain Josh Kennedy. Parker started above 600k last year but saw his price plummet and his average of 99.3 was his lowest since 2013. It was a consistent season for Parker without the big scores of 2016. A big finish to the season (90, 134, 126, 75 and 119) saved him.
STEPHEN CONIGLIO (Mid, $452,400)
After a breakout season, the Giants star could only manage seven games in a season ruined by injury. However, once he did return there was only one score below 80. The bigger question remains ... was 2016 a one-off? Coniglio’s previous best average was 91.
MAX GAWN (Ruck, $503,700)
The most popular man in SuperCoach. Gawn was in a huge number of teams at the start of 2017 as well but wasn’t able to reproduce his blistering 2016. An early injury and form issues later in the year conspired against his SuperCoach owners as the big Demon went from the No.3 scorer in 2016 to 278th in 2017.
AARON SANDILANDS (Ruck, $480,000)
Yes, he’s injury-prone. Let’s try and look past that for now. When he’s on the park, “Sandi” is a SuperCoach beast. The Dockers veteran played nine full games in 2017 and scored 90-plus in seven of them. Youngster Sean Darcy is breathing down his neck so monitor closely in the pre-season.
ROBBIE GRAY (Fwd, $504,300)
Gray had averaged 111, 110 and 108 in the previous three years but that came to a screeching halt in 2017 as he became a permanent forward. It was the first time the Power star had averaged under 100 since 2013. We wait to see what role he’ll play in 2018 with the addition of Tom Rockliff and Steven Motlop to the Port line-up.
LUKE DAHLHAUS (Mid-Fwd, $498,500)
The Dogs struggled in 2017 and Dahlhaus wasn’t immune. The positive news is he retains his dual position eligibility and is the cheapest he’s been since 2014. The Dogs star scored 90-plus in nine games but was struck by injury late in the season, posting 72, 88, 66, 79 and 69 in the final five games.
JARRAD McVEIGH (Def, $454,800)
The former Sydney captain has been beset by injury in recent seasons and has seen his output drop dramatically. From three consecutive seasons of 100-plus averages to 88 and 82 in 2016-17. However, McVeigh looks back to full fitness this season and looms as the Swans’ playmaker off halfback
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