Champion Data – AFL R18 Team & Best Buys
Need a hand picking your team for AFL R18? Looking for best buys? Champion Data is here to help.
The gang at Champion Data has entered the following team into this round’s salary contest.
Defender
Zach Tuohy – Geelong Cats – $11,000
Ciaran Byrne – Carlton – $7,500
Midfielders
Zach Merrett – Essendon – $15,700
Dan Hannebery – Sydney Swans – $13,300
Jordan De Goey – Collingwood – $11,000
Jack Bowes – Gold Coast Suns – $8,200
Forwards
Dom Sheed – West Coast Eagles – $11,100
Lewis Young – Western Bulldogs – $8,650
Ruckman
Jarrod Witts – Gold Coast Suns – $12,900
Salary Remaining: $550
Looking to bolster your own line-up? Here’s a few best buys to consider.
Defender
Michael Hibberd – Melbourne – $12,900
With a three-round average of 93 points, Hibberd looms as smart Draftstars selection this round. He exceeded the 30-disposal mark for the fourth time this season last round against Adelaide, finishing with 32 disposals, five marks and 105 points. Hibberd averages 27 disposals from six games at the MCG.
Shaun Burgoyne – Hawthorn – $12,550
Burgoyne has scored 114 and 107 points respectively from his past two matches interstate. In his most recent match at Domain Stadium in 2016, he tallied 25 disposals, three marks, eight tackles and 123 points. He ticks plenty of boxes in Draftstars.
Dylan Roberton – St Kilda – $11,800
Roberton is way under the odds in Draftstars this round based on his output. He has been the clear standout in matches interstate for the Saints, averaging a career-high 24 disposals, six marks and 97 points. He has scored 100+ points in two of his four interstate trips.
Midfielders
Bryce Gibbs – Carlton – $17,000
The last time Gibbs travelled to Queensland in Round 13, he racked up a massive 194 points. He’s unlikely to reach that lofty height this round against the Lions, but he remains a super Draftstars choice nonetheless. Gibbs has a three-round average of 130 points.
Jack Macrae – Western Bulldogs – $15,900
Macrae’s average of 31 disposals against Gold Coast is his highest against any AFL side, further enhancing his Draftstars appeal in Round 18. He has returned some massive point hauls at Cazalys Stadium, scoring 168, 143 and 95 in that order. He enters this round’s clash with a five-round average of 109 points.
Zach Merrett – Essendon – $15,700
With six players racking up 100+ point scores against North Melbourne last round, Merrett should once again be among the points this Saturday. After managing just 78 points in his most recent match at Etihad Stadium prior to last round, Merrett was rampant against St Kilda – scoring 144 points.
Dayne Zorko – Brisbane Lions – $15,650
Zorko was lackluster last week against the Tigers with just 48 points. The last time he dropped below 50 points, he returned strongly the following week, gathering 124 points. Zorko finished with 27 disposals, three goals and 125 points when he last faced Carlton in Round 21, 2016.
Midfielder/Forwards
Sam Menegola – Geelong Cats – $13,700
With Patrick Dangerfield likely to miss this round’s Adelaide clash, Menegola may be afforded more midfield time as a result, hence, making him a smart fantasy choice in Round 18. Menegola ranks second at the Cats for tackles per game and in the top five for both disposals and uncontested possessions.
Isaac Heeney – Sydney Swans – $12,750
Heeney has been a model of consistency at the SCG this season, scoring 113, 122 and 90 points in that order from his past three appearances. He is thriving in a more permanent midfield role, ranking third at the Swans for centre bounce attendances since Round 12 behind Luke Parker and Josh P. Kennedy.
Rucks
Shane Mumford – Greater Western Sydney – $12,250
With the Giants involved in the most stoppages of any side in the AFL, Shane Mumford is a worthy Draftstars pick. He comes up against the Tigers this round, a side that is the second-easiest to win a hitout against. Mumford is coming off a season-high 112 points in Round 17.
AFL SCORING SYSTEM
Kick = 3 points
Handball = 2 points
Mark = 3 points
Tackle = 4 points
Free Kick = 1 points
Free Kick Against = -3 points
Hit Out = 1 point
Goal = 6 points
Behind = 1 point
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