It was a Fantasy frenzy at Etihad Stadium on Sunday with six Crows cracking the 100-point barrier.
Vice captain Rory Sloane ($542,412) led from the front against the Saints, posting his fourth consecutive Fantasy ton for 2014. Sloane’s 131 points was the highest total posted by any Crow this season as the 24-year-old gathered 30 possessions, nine marks and laid five tackles. The 2013 Malcolm Blight Medallist has been amongst Adelaide’s top three Fantasy scorers in every Crows game so far this year, yet is owned by less than four per cent of the AFL Fantasy community.
Josh Jenkins ($371,237) had a day out on Sunday, booting an equal career-high four goals from 16 disposals and 11 marks to notch 108 Fantasy points. Genuine forward options are scarce this season with many Fantasy favourites stripped of dual-position status. If Jenkins can continue to monster the opposition with his 104 kg frame and convert his opportunities in front of goal, he could provide Fantasy coaches with a handy point of difference as the season progresses.
Sam Jacobs’ ($456,538) form has been nothing short of outstanding so far this season. ‘Sauce’ used all his experience and class against Saints’ youngster Billy Longer, recording a huge 125 points from a season-high 39 hit-outs and 22 disposals. Jacobs has scored more Fantasy points than any other ruckman in the competition in 2014, but remains outside the top-10 most selected big men in AFL Fantasy. The 26-year-old is in career-best form and Fantasy coaches should take heed before his price puts him beyond reach.
A best-on-ground performance from Brodie Smith ($417,485) netted the young defender 122 Fantasy points on Sunday. Smith was the architect for Adelaide off half-back with his dash and elite kicking a weapon throughout the match. The 22-year-old has already soared in value by over $23,000, but is still relatively cheap given his importance in the backline for the Crows. As Adelaide’s preferred avenue out of defence, Smith is guaranteed to see plenty of the ball each week and should be high on your Fantasy wish list.
AFL Fantasy Top 5 v St Kilda (Round Four)
1. Rory Sloane ($542,412) – 131 points
2. Scott Thompson ($428,748) – 128 points
3. Sam Jacobs ($456,538) – 125 points
4. Brodie Smith ($417,485) – 122 points
5. David Mackay ($357,785) – 120 points
Official Adelaide Crows Fantasy League Top 5
1. Paz’s Lads – Michael P
2. Tight Operators – Brendan F
3. Yeah Boi – Beau L
4. Bruce Almighty’s – Baines B
5. Hulk’s Hellraisers – Shaun H
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