Warnie from The Traders, AFL.com.au’s NAB AFL Fantasy experts, will be taking a look at the Hawks each week exclusive to hawthornfc.com.au.
Last Week
A big second half saw the Hawks defeat the Bombers by 38 points at the MCG on Saturday afternoon.
Jarryd Roughead was the star of the day gathering 29 disposals, taking eight marks and laying seven tackles for 140 Fantasy points. Midfielder Liam Shiels found the ball 28 times for 112 points.
Three goals to Jack Gunston helped him bounce back from his sub-standard score of last week for 98.
It wasn’t Luke Hodge’s day in Fantasy terms on Saturday. The DEF/MID was quiet with just 13 disposals to his name. He played across half-back and didn’t see the ball as much as in the first half of the season where he has averaged over 107.
Top 5 Scorers V Essendon
- 140 – Jarryd Roughead (FWD, $460,000)
- 112 – Liam Shiels (MID, $554,000)
- 98 – Jack Gunston (FWD, $466,000)
- 98 – Taylor Duryea (DEF, $472,000)
- 94 – Jonathon Ceglar (RUC, $420,000)
On The Radar
For those who traded Jordan Lewis out due to suspension a few weeks ago and haven’t got him back, that seems to be the right call.
The midfielder started the season like a house on fire with an average of 135 in the first five rounds. In the last three weeks Lewis has returned 80, 72 and 82 points bringing his price down to $580,000 after peaking at $695,000.
With a breakeven of 160, Lewis is set to drop in value some more. Once he hits form, it will be time to jump back on one of the best Fantasy players of the past 12 months.
What’s Coming Up
Friday night the Hawks take on the Magpies.
They last met in round 23, 2014 where Jordan Lewis collected 245 kicks, 10 handballs and 11 marks for a game-high 149 points. Gunston booted five for 124 and Josh Gibson ran the ball out of defence with 36 touches and 120 points.
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