Round 10 review: we look at the SuperCoach stars on the cheap and the week’s best scores

IT’S almost bye time. But what if money’s tight and you need a cut-price option to set you apart? Never fear, we’ve got you covered. Plus, check out Round 10’s top players and teams.

Jess Hogan has a laugh at Melbourne training.

IT’S almost bye time.

We’re cashing in our cash cows and looking to upgrade but what if money’s tight and you need a cut-price option to set you apart?

Never fear, we’ve got you covered with six of our favourite options under $500,000 (three forwards and three defenders)

RAGERS: TIME TO ROCKLIFF AND ROLL

TRADES: LOYALTY IS DEAD IN SUPERCOACH

Jesse Hogan ($451,800, FWD)

Average: 96

The Melbourne spearhead is coming off a 123 in Alice Springs against Melbourne and has taken his scoring to a new level this year. Admittedly, he has a 36 to his name but also has six 90-plus scores in 10 games.

Travis Boak ($485,500, Mid-FWD)

Average: 97

The Power captain is extra attractive due to his dual position eligibility and having already had his bye. Boak hasn’t scored below 77 this year and has six scores of 95 or more. Which, for a forward, is pretty good this year.

Port Adelaide captain Travis Boak.

David Mundy ($460,200, Mid-FWD)

Average: 95

A few were doubting Mundy’s SuperCoach relevance but he’s become one of the season’s safest picks in the forward line. He has scored a 53 in the rout to Richmond but otherwise has seven 90-plus scores.

Tom Rockliff ($374,900, Mid)

Average: 62

A SuperCoach Hall of Famer, Rockliff is just ridiculously cheap for what we know he can produce. And after returning from injury, that’s exactly what he’s done, scoring a 98 in the Showdown and 102 in China.

Kade Simpson ($497,500, Def)

Average: 106

The Carlton veteran just keeps pumping out the SuperCoach gold. Simpson amassed 140 in the loss to Geelong, his third 140-plus score of the year. He’s also got a relatively high base with his lowest score a 70.

Shannon Hurn ($476,500, Def)

Average: 98

The Eagles captain has always teased us in SuperCoach land but this year he is finally delivering on a consistent basis. Aside from one 58, Hurn’s lowest score is 83 and he’s also posted seven 90-plus scores.

Michael Walters ($419,700, Mid-Fwd)

Average: 93

Take out an injury-affected 17 and Walters average jumps to 104. The Dockers star is coming off a massive 146 and is the second most popular trade target this week behind cash cow Tim Smith. His bye isn’t friendly but his scoring potential is.

Heath Shaw ($448,100, Def)

Average: 93

Some may have been burnt last season but Shaw is worth another look. He responded magnificently to a shocking 54 in Round 9 with a huge 149 this week. The Giants defender is scoring on a more consistent basis this season, something he hasn’t always been known for.

Heath Shaw at GWS training.

TOP PLAYERS

172 - Mitch Robinson

163 - Nat Fyfe

152 - Brodie Grundy

149 - Heath Shaw

146 - Josh Caddy & Michael Walters

TOP TEAMS

2677 - mr boxman, Zac

2674 - Team Prochard, Richard

2671 - Brisbane Bombers, Brandon

2670 - Ctrl Alt Elites

2663 - Injury Prone FC

OVERALL LEADERS

23,473 - Dewys Blues, Jade

23,414 - Throbbing Hotspurs, Robert

23,365 - tankasawraus, Mark

23,344 - SnowSky, Callan

23,305 - Same Old Same Olds, Brett

TEAM OF THE ROUND

Name: mr boxman

Owner: Zac

Score: 2677

DEFENDERS

Heath Shaw 149

Kade Simpson 140

Angus Brayshaw 130

Tom Doedee 104

Ed Richards 102

Rory Laird 98

Jeremy Finlayson -

Lachie Keefe -

MIDFIELDERS

Nat Fyfe 163

Stephen Coniglio 138

Patrick Dangerfield 133

Tom Mitchell 116

Josh Kennedy 109

Dustin Martin 105

Patrick Cripps 97

Tim Kelly 57

Ed Phillips 57

Dom Barry -

Nick Holman -

RUCKS

Brodie Grundy 152

Max Gawn 114

Darcy Cameron -

FORWARDS

Isaac Heeney 128

Jesse Hogan 123

Toby McLean 122

David Mundy 90

Bayley Fritsch 87

Matt Guelfi 68

Charlie Spargo 61

Robbie Gray -

Mitch Robinson at Brisbane training. Picture: Peter Wallis

PLAYER OF THE WEEK: MITCH ROBINSON

Robinson was the top-ranked player for the round after scoring 172 SuperCoach points, rising in price by $15,700 along the way. He had 35 disposals and a career-high 26 contested possessions and 13 clearances against the Swans. He also had seven tackles, nine inside 50s and three score assists from 81 per cent game time.

HEATH SHAW

Shaw wound back the clock with a vintage display against the Bombers, finishing with a season and game-high 149 SuperCoach points. He had 26 effective disposals, 13 contested possessions, four inside 50s and one score assist from 87 per cent game time. He also won the ball back and had a game-high 15 intercepts – seven more than anyone else on the ground.

NAT FYFE

Despite the close attention from Ben Jacobs, Fyfe racked up a game-high 163 SuperCoach points against the Kangaroos. He had 31 disposals, 24 contested possessions, eight clearances, eight tackles and three inside 50s from 92 per cent game time. He also chipped in with one goal and was involved in nine scoring chains.

ANDREW GAFF

Gaff continues to lead the way for West Coast, adding another 135 SuperCoach points to his season tally, his third score above 120 points. He had game-highs of 35 disposals and 26 uncontested possessions in the win over Hawthorn, as well as seven clearances, four inside 50s and one goal.

YOUNG GUN: ED RICHARDS

Ed Richards scored a season-high 102 SuperCoach points last round against Collingwood. He tallied a season-high 23 disposals, of which 17 were effective. He was one of three Bulldogs to reach double figure contested possessions (10) – also recording five inside 50s, four tackles and two score assists.

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Originally published as Round 10 review: we look at the SuperCoach stars on the cheap and the week’s best scores