Fantasy finals are here and there are several in-form Crows to consider despite Adelaide’s disappointing loss to West Coast on Saturday afternoon.
Milestone man Sam Jacobs ($484,290) recorded his fifth Fantasy ton from his last seven starts in AFL game No.100. ‘Sauce’ posted 108 points against the Eagles on Saturday, and remains the leading ruckman for total points in 2014.
Much of Jacobs’ Fantasy value comes with his aerial dominance in the ruck, which allows him a handy head start every round. ‘Sauce’ amassed 42 hit-outs against the Eagles on Saturday but was still a force around the ground with 17 possessions and four marks.
It was the third game in a row that Jacobs has amassed 40 hit-outs or more as, the in-form Crow continued to stake his claim for All-Australian selection.
Jacobs is simply a must-have for all Fantasy coaches.
Rory Sloane ($518,346) joined Jacobs at the top of the table with 108 points against the Eagles. Adelaide’s joint vice captain collected 26 possessions and kicked a goal on his way to his 12th Fantasy ton of the season.
Sloane also notched seven tackles at Adelaide Oval to help bolster his Fantasy total. The tough midfielder leads the Crows for tackles this year, and is fifth in the AFL for the statistic in 2014.
The golden-haired Crow has recorded four triple-figure totals from his past five games, including a monster score of 143 against the Giants in Round 16.
Fantasy gurus on the hunt for a reliable and durable premium mid need look no further.
Brodie Martin ($365,679) has also been in good Fantasy form of late. Martin scored 90 points from 18 possessions, six marks and a goal against the Eagles.
It was Martin’s third score of 90 from his past four games. The 25-year-old has cemented his spot in Adelaide’s starting line-up this season, with almost 8000 Fantasy coaches taking note of the midfielder’s emergence.
Solid Fantasy defenders have been few and far between in 2014. Martin loves a goal and knows how to find the footy, and therefore could be worth a punt down back for coaches hunting for a point-of-difference heading into Fantasy finals this weekend.
Fellow inside midfielder Matthew Wright ($412,373) was another Crow in the thick of the action against the Eagles. Wright notched his biggest score since Round 15 with 95 points off the back of 16 disposals, eight tackles, five marks and a goal.
Wright’s Fantasy season has reflected the Club’s form, with peaks and troughs throughout the year. Yet he remains a tempting option with his dual-position flexibility, and could be a solid choice for coaches carrying any injured players.
Nobody can afford to field a doughnut in Fantasy finals, which makes the versatility of Wright even more valuable.
AFL Fantasy Top 5 v West Coast (Round 19)
1. Sam Jacobs – 108 points
2. Rory Sloane – 108 points
3. Brad Crouch – 106 points
4. Matthew Wright – 95 points
5. Matthew Jaensch – 95 points
Official Adelaide Crows Fantasy League Top 5
1. Camacs Allstars – Matthew C
2. Dylan’s FFC – Dylan B
3. MIFFCHESTER UNITED – Miffy P
4. The Hairy Men – James H
5. Massive Scorgasm – Stephen L
