West Coast
The wooden-spooners for 2011 became a top 4 team in 2012 and needless to say it was a massive turn around. Kerr played more games than he missed, Cox bounced back, Priddis became an elite midfielder and youngsters like Shuey stepped up to another level. To help with that they had a dream injury run last season and a great fixture. This season it is a little different already losing Mark LeCras and having a tougher draw, they should be able to maintain their position or at least stay within touching distance of the top 4. Exciting times ahead for the Eagles compared to this time last season.
The Superstar
Dean Cox - The competitions premier ruckman and looking at this season one of the few ruckman guaranteed to average in excess of 110 points. Expect him to continue in his high scoring ways especially playing as an extension of the midfield due to his freakish running capacity.
Bank 'Em
Matthew Priddis - Became an elite midfielder last season with his in and under work for West Coast and one of the leading reasons for the West Coast rise into the top 4. Expect a similar output from him this season as well as more support from players such as Gaff, Masten and Kerr (assuming he is fit).
Nic Naitanui - The most exciting player in the AFL will improve again. Like Dean Cox he can play as part of the extended midfield. Last season he was an elite contested ball winner averaging close to 14 a game. Expect him to jump up to 100+ average this season and is an extremely good choice for the R2 spot even if you have Cox (although it is quite dangerous).
Buy 'Em
Koby Stevens - Not playing round 1 but will play during the season. This means that he will be a downgrade target. The Eagles have likened him to Luke Shuey and have persisted with him through all the injuries he has had. He made it through the pre-season unscathed and will play for the Eagles at some point. Jump on when he gets a game.
Luke Shuey - The most likely player that is averaging 100 to jump up to 115+. This kid is a freak and tough as nails. Loves the contested ball and has a reliable disposal which equates to high Supercoach points. If you are looking for a cheap M4/M5 I think he is the number 1 pick for that spot and shouldn’t let you down.
Bury 'Em
Daniel Kerr - We have all been sucked in by Daniel Kerr at one point or another but sadly should never seriously factor into your team calculations. Plenty of potential but he gets injured, tagged out of games or suspended, which drags his average and durability down. Will be a key player for the Eagles but should not be considered for Supercoach.
Quinton Lynch - A key forward always puts him behind the 8 ball from a Supercoach perspective but even worse for him is the emergence of Jack Darling. Hard to see where he slots in and if he does get a game he will most likely not score well consistently due to the high variability of key forwards.
One more player I would like to mention
Suggested Player
Darren Glass - Champion. That is what Darren Glass is but sadly from a Supercoach perspective he is useless. Every year people believe they must pick a traditional side and Glass winds up in there. Simply put he is the type of player you want to avoid for your fantasy sides. Champion player, brilliant defender and if he lines up on your forward you may want to cry but do not pick him in your side.
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