Every year the Herald Sun releases the little black book giving advice on who to buy and who to avoid. I will point out some of the ones they overlooked and errors they made while also offering my own suggestions. Of course I will praise the decisions that I agree with and why I agree with them.
Brisbane
After what can only be described as a horror year for the young Brisbane Lions on and off the field they have started the long road back towards the finals. After risking it all picking up players through trading they have lost Daniel Bradshaw, Lachie Henderson and Michael Rischitelli as a direct consequence of the Brendan Fevola trade and to cap it all off they got rid of Fevola for mucking up. Injuries to key players, namely Johnathon Brown, has not helped them either. This has forced the Lions to blood youngsters which is excellent news for SuperCoach players everywhere, unfortunately their coach is Michael Voss who is as predictable as a roulette wheel.
The Star
Tom Rockliff - What is not to like about this kid? Over the past two seasons he has averaged 100ppg (last season was 113) and at the age of 22 that will continue to rise. To cap it off he does not share the buy with Collingwood, Geelong, Carlton or Hawthorn the highest scoring SuperCoach sides. So much to like and to cap it off since he is in the Brisbane side he will be a great point of difference and relatively unique. Will at the very worst maintain his average and at the best will become a 125ppg player. Strongly consider.
Bank 'Em
Jack Redden - Already wrote about him so I will keep this pretty short. Unknown outside of Queensland, same byes as Rockliff (duh!) and is a tackling machine. Like Rockliff he will improve and should become at least a 115ppg. player. Strongly consider especially as a further point of difference, especially if you believe he will outscore Rockliff.
Matthew Leuenberger - After his breakout season in 2011, the 'Berger is poised to step his game up to another level. The second half of last season he dominated averaging the second most points for all ruckman in the process improving his hitouts to advantage, his disposal effeciency and winning ruck contests. Now that he has done it for half of a season it seems inevitable that he will do it for the other half of a season. Jump on is all I can say.
Buy 'Em
Johnathon Brown - Cheap and we all know what he is capable of when he is on the park. Main problem with that is that he is a magnet for injuries. Definitely a risk but there is tremendous value at his price. One positive is that he does not have a history of recurring injuries. Definitely some value and if he fits into your forward line definitely jump on.
Dayne Zorko - Won 4 consecutive best and fairests in the AFLQ (now the NEAFL). A mature age rookie who despite his size should play in round 1 if he is fit. Named as a mid-fwd means that there is greater flexibility involved when picking him. The main downside to him (if there is one) is that his coach is Michael Voss who, if last season is any guide, plays his rookies at odd times or just does not play at all.
Bury 'Em
Josh Drummond - Fair call considering he like Brown is constantly injured but unlike Brown, Drummond's injuries are recurring. In the past two seasons he has played 14 games, although he can kick being one of the leagues most accurate kicks in the competition. Also we know what he is capable of averaging 96 when playing a whole season (well 20 games out of 22). When weighing up the postives and negatives just think, would it not be easier to pick Corey Enright and getting 91 ppg. without the stress.
Simon Black - Logically a great call. Well over 30 and should get less midfield time with Rich, Redden, Rockliff getting better but he still knows how to find it. The only downside is that his disposal efficiency is pretty low which hurts his scores. On merit I cannot though since he can still play and will produce the great games also I am looking through this with rose tinted glasses.
Suggested Player
Jared Polec - Firstly let me start off by saying yes this kid can play and should be an absolute star in the future. The problem is that Michael Voss, based on last season, seems intent on slow playing this guy giving him limited game time and that does not translate to good scores. Granted he was injured as well but if he could not get a game last season in the Brisbane side while fit (played 3 games from rounds 3 to 5), I am not confident of it happening this season.
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