DPP Watch
AFL Fantasy released the first wave of DPPs on Thursday. Here’s the list.
| Player | Old Position | Updated Position |
| David Mackay | MID | DEF/MID |
| Lachlan Murphy | DEF | DEF/FWD |
| Nick Robertson | DEF | DEF/MID |
| Levi Casboult | FWD | RUC/FWD |
| Will Hoskin-Elliott | MID | MID/FWD |
| Brendon Goddard | MID | DEF/MID |
| Devon Smith | FWD | MID/FWD |
| Andrew McGrath | DEF | DEF/MID |
| Connor Blakely | MID | DEF/MID |
| Stephen Hill | MID | DEF/MID |
| Lachie Weller | MID | DEF/MID |
| Michael Rischitelli | MID | DEF/MID |
| Alex Sexton | DEF | DEF/FWD |
| Mark Blicavs | MID | DEF/MID |
| Lachlan Fogarty | MID | MID/FWD |
| Lachie Whitfield | MID | DEF/MID |
| Rory Lobb | FWD | RUC/FWD |
| Jordan Lewis | MID | DEF/MID |
| Christian Salem | DEF | DEF/MID |
| Jack Ziebell | MID | MID/FWD |
| Tom Rockliff | MID | MID/FWD |
| Robbie Gray | FWD | FWD/MID |
Seems like we covered most of these guys in the past few weeks, so pat on the back if you managed to snag one! Ziebell did show just how volatile playing forward can be, with his 42 on the weekend.
Given the list is pretty comprehensive, we’re a bit light this week. Time to freshen up our eyes for another few weeks, finding any position shifts. UF coaches, look over the list. While a few have already been changed, expect to see many of the others (Whitfield) update this week.
So what about the one’s we missed out on? For starters a few people thought Polec deserved defender status. One keen eyed observer on twitter, Chris Paule asked why as Polec had 72% in the back half of the ground. Champion Data were kind enough to respond: “You’re counting % of possessions in defensive half, not time in defensive half. He’s played 80% on a wing, 10% on ball and 10% forward.” This shows how difficult it is for us at home to figure it out as CD have these stats hidden away under lock and key.
So the eye test is all we have. A quick review over some previously mentioned that haven’t had the nod just yet.
Cale Hooker
Currently: Forward
Possible Secondary: Defender
Average: 70.7
Cale Hooker seems a defender, pencil him in for next round, likely missed DPP status due to a lack of time in defence; spending the first few rounds forward. He’s settled next to Hurley, which not only frees him up, but gives Joe Daniher more room up forward to chase after seagulls.
Scott Lycett
Currently: Ruck
Possible Secondary: Forward
Average: 79.2
From what we’ve seen with Nic Naitanui, Scott Lycett has had to keep spending a lot of his time in the ruck. Should add forward status once Nic Nat is playing more, but he’s keeping us waiting for now.
Adam Treloar
Currently: Midfielder
Possible Secondary: Forward
Average: 113.8
Collingwood have thrown a few different looks at opposition teams, Adam Treloar moving forward along with Sidebottom at times. With Adams out, these guys seem to have settled mostly in the midfield and fired. Bucks hates being in the hot seat so much he refuses to visit Eddie on Millionaire, so don’t expect too drastic a change while they’re still playing well. These guys stay mids unless something changes.
Rory Lobb
Currently: Forward
Possible Secondary: Ruck
Average: 66.0
Bone bruising in the knee has stopped Lobb from playing enough to get a change in AFL Fantasy (he’s already R/F in Ultimate Footy), but with his return coming, keep an eye on where he’s playing. Patton has pitch hit a tiny bit, Dawson Simpson played 2 games, but Lobb seems the obvious choice when he returns. Could be a handy ruck for byes, or in two ruck leagues if you’re into that sort of thing.
Thanks Sam.
Thoughts on Tom Phillips?
I see Phillips as similar to Polec. Playing on the wing while accumulating in the defensive half.
He’s looked a good player, but likely won’t receive DEF status. Would be much easier if Champion Data showed us where people played!
Cheers.
Cheers Sam. Yeh wasn’t sure if he’s been spending too much time on the wing.
Pretty sure Rory Lobb did get FWD status too.
An interesting one to watch is Ryan Griffen. If he can get forward added (currently he seems to be playing more forward) and then play more high half forward his scores may improve and make him draft relevant.