Top 5 DT point scorers
Scott Thompson 135pts
Thompson loves playing the Gold Coast at Metricon stadium and his love affair continued in round 1 with the premium Dream Team midfielder accumulating 39 disposals, ranking him third in the competition for DT points with 135pts.
Rory Sloane 125pts
Looks set to improve again in 2012 after a fantastic 2011 season. Is fast becoming a quality midfielder of the competition and in doing so his DT numbers keep climbing.
Kurt Tippett 114pts
Started season 2012 with a red-hot performance against the Suns booting four goals, seven marks and 13 hit-outs. Could be a big DT surprise package this season!
Richard Douglas 109pts
Despite missing some of Adelaide’s NAB Cup campaign due to injury, Douglas hit the ground running with an impressive round 1 performance. His DT numbers could have been far greater if he was more accurate in front of goal (kicking 1.3), but an impressive game-high seven tackles saw Douglas post a solid 109pts.
Nathan van Berlo 108pts
The Crows skipper is a consistent performer and should feature regularly in Adelaide’s top five Dream Team point scorers throughout the season. V.B had 22 disposals, seven marks and five tackles.
Bargains
Ian Callinan 99pts
Priced at just $217,000, Callinan celebrated being upgraded to the Crows senior list with a brilliant performance against Gold Coast in round 1. The mature age recruit had 18 possessions, 5 tackles and kicked two goals. The only blemish was his accuracy on goal with the usually precise forward booting two goals, five behinds.
Taylor Walker 98pts
Despite being touted as a potential candidate for the Coleman medal in 2012, Walker’s starting Dream Team price was a cheap $296,400. He proved in round 1 that he could be exceptional value this season bagging five goals, two behinds with eight marks. At that price he is strongly worth considering…
AFC Dream Team competition leader
Team: The Monkeys
Rd 1 score: 2,266pts
