Captains
Picking a captain in keeper leagues can be a challenge, especially if injuries or lack of depth leave you without a standout option. That’s where we come in. Instead of the obvious choices, we’re looking at some under-the-radar captaincy options who could deliver big scores this week.
Tim Taranto comes up against Sydney this week, who have been one of the easiest teams for midfielders to score against over the past five weeks. He also has a strong record against the Swans, averaging 112.7 in his past three meetings.
Touk Miller faces Geelong this weekend. While the Cats were an easy match-up for midfielders earlier in the season, they’ve tightened up in recent weeks. Still, Miller scored 108 the last time he played them and averages 109.7 across their past three matchups.
Max Holmes is in strong form at GMHBA Stadium and has a good history against the Suns, averaging 106 in his last three games against them. Gold Coast have also been one of the easiest teams for midfielders to score against recently.
Toby Nankervis has a great opportunity against Sydney, who rank as the 4th easiest team for rucks to score against in the last five weeks. He averages 100 against them in his past three meetings and has scored 108 on average in his past three games at the MCG.
Vice-Captains
For vice-captains, we focus on players featuring in the first two games of the round—guys who fit the same mold as our captains but aren’t the go-to selections. If you’re looking for an early VC loophole play, we’ve got you covered.
Dylan Moore has had an inconsistent year, but he averages 104.3 from his last three games against the Bulldogs and 90 from his past three at Marvel Stadium. He could be a decent VC option on Thursday night.
Reilly O’Brien has hit some form, averaging 100.3 across his past three games and 103 in his last three at Adelaide Oval. Brisbane are a tougher ruck match-up, but ROB still averages 93 from his last three against them and is worth a look if you’re stuck for a VC option.
Karl Amon has averaged 99.3 in his past three games against the Bulldogs. While his Marvel Stadium average is only 87 from his past three games there, and he scored just 65 last time, James Sicily’s absence might mean more ball for Amon across halfback.
Jai Newcombe has been down on form, but he absolutely loves playing the Bulldogs—averaging 126.7 in his last three games against them, including a 136 the last time the played. He only averages 87.7 at Marvel from his past three, but the Bulldogs match-up makes him a solid VC roll of the dice.
Streamers
Here we highlight players with strong scoring history against their upcoming opponents or other factors that suggest they could be worth a punt. Whether you’re scraping the waiver wire or looking for a sneaky bench loophole, these are the names to consider.
Jake Riccardi could see more ruck time this week with Kieren Briggs out, depending on who GWS bring in as backup. Port Adelaide is the easiest team for key forwards to score against over the past five weeks, and have also given up big scores to rucks in recent weeks.
Wayne Milera is a decent streamer pick. He might not have a huge ceiling but he averages 99 against Brisbane in his past three games against them and has been in good form lately.
Connor Macdonald scored 102 the last time he faced the Bulldogs and averages 83 from his last three games against them. He’s also solid at Marvel, with an average of 79.3 from his last three at the venue.
Nick Larkey could have a big day out against West Coast, who are currently the second-easiest team for key forwards to score against. Larkey averages 69 from his last three games against them and should get plenty of opportunities.
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