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 105 point win was translated on the Fantasy scoreboard too with the Hawks 1732 taking down the Demons 1377.
Forward Jarryd Roughead didn’t rely on booting four goals for the top score of the day. He racked up 17 kicks, 13 handballs and 10 marks as he provided his highest Fantasy return of the year.
Three goals for Cyril Rioli helped him to a score of 91 while fellow forward Jack Gunston took a game high 11 marks on his way to 110.
Grant Birchall was held to just 58 points by Bernie Vince in his 200th game.
TOP 5 SCORERS V MELBOURNE
139 – Jarryd Roughead (FWD, $476,000)
121 – Liam Shiels (MID, $461,000)
110 – Sam Mitchell (MID, $541,000)
110 – Jack Gunston (FWD, $509,000)
92 – Shaun Burgoyne (DEF/MID, $434,000)
ON THE RADAR
After two weeks out due to suspension, Jordan Lewis will return this weekend. Quite a few coaches held him on the bench for the last fortnight and they will have already put him back on their field ready to lock in as their captain again. For those who traded him out, it will be tough to get him back in as his price is the most expensive in the competition at $695,000
Also missing last week was the in-form Isaac Smith. The midfielder is averaging 133 in his last three matches and although very unique, his late withdrawal due to illness hurt many coaches. Hopefully he is fresh and ready to go this weekend.
WHAT’S COMING UP
It’s the Grand Final replay this round at the MCG.
The Hawks will not only be hoping for the same result, but coaches with Hawks in their team will be keen to see scores around the same mark posted.
Norm Smith Medallist Luke Hodge top scored with 157 but he will miss as he serves his three week suspension. Sam Mitchell (146), Jordan Lewis (139) and Will Langford (103) enjoyed their last Saturday in September as 12 Hawks scored over 80 Fantasy points.
Saturday night’s bout is a Fantasy Match Day game. Pick your team of seven players in the quickest and easiest fantasy game to play at http://fantasy.afl.com.au or via the app.
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