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Hawthorn AFL training Jack Gunston & Billy Hartung Picture:Wayne Ludbey

The Phantom’s forward thinking

WEEK two of the JLT Series has given SuperCoaches plenty to ponder. The Phantom looks at 10 standout performers from the forward line for us to consider. Replay The Phantom’s blog here.

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JLT Pre Season match. Richmond V Adelaide at Etihad Stadium. Andy Otten marks infant of Ben Griffiths .Pic : Michael Klein

Patience key for forgotten Crow Otten

FORGOTTEN Crow Andy Otten impressed in his first game back from injury but the defender knows he’s facing a tough battle to earn a spot in Adelaide’s Round 1 team.

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Adelaide Crows training at Football Park. Senior players return to training for first time this pre-season. Rory Sloan during a hand pass drill. Picture Greg Higgs 5/12/2016

Adelaide’s 2017 SuperCoach specials

AFTER missing out on Carlton star Bryce Gibbs in the trade period, improvement for the Crows will need to come from within. And that may provide some bargains for SuperCoaches, says The Phantom.

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Dyson Heppell in action during Essendon Bombers training at the True Value Solar Centre on Monday, November 14, 2016, in Tullamarine, Victoria, Australia. Picture: Hamish Blair

Essendon 2017 SuperCoach preview

IS Essendon a team full of SuperCoach bargains or one big trap? For the second straight year there are several question marks. We’ve got the best, and worst, buys this season.

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Geelong Cats Patrick Dangerfield on the run Picture:Wayne Ludbey

Geelong 2017 SuperCoach specials

IT might look like Dangerfield then daylight but there are plenty of other intriguing SuperCoach options at Geelong. Check out the best buys, risky moves and players to avoid.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 14: Jordan Lewis of the Demons handballs during a Melbourne Demons AFL training session at Gosch's Paddock on December 14, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Melbourne 2017 SuperCoach preview

THIS is hard to believe — Melbourne has six premium players to choose from in 2017. Will you splash the cash on Max Gawn, or grab star recruit Jordan Lewis? Here are some names to consider.

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Tom Rockliff at Lions training. Pic Darren England.

Brisbane 2017 SuperCoach preview

BRISBANE’S prospects rest on Tom Rockliff, Dayne Beams and Dayne Zorko, but are they must have players in your squad? Here are the best and worst options at the Lions in 2017.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 21: Dustin Martin in action during a Richmond Tigers AFL pre-season training session at the ME Bank Centre on November 21, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

Richmond 2017 SuperCoach specials

IS DUSTIN Martin a must-have in the midfield? Is Josh Caddy the answer to our forward line problems? The best buys and biggest bargains at Tigerland — and who to avoid in 2017.

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