In part two of Dream Team Insider, Dr. Dream Team takes a look at the Essendon players listed as midfielders for this year’s competition.
Brent Stanton – $528,300
2011 points average: 105.8
Dr. Dream Team says: Essendon’s best Dream Team player who can rack up some huge totals. A premium choice.
Jobe Watson – $492,500
2011 points average: 99.5
Started 2011 in stunning form and was one of the leading scorers in the competition. Has improved his game to be a top choice for Dream Teamers.
Heath Hocking – $435,600
2011 points average: 87.1
A consistent player who should push his average above 90 this year.
David Hille – $409,700
2011 points average: 81.8
At his best Hille is one of the most dominant DT ruckman in the game. Could be an excellent second big man in your team.
Ben Howlett – $409,700
2011 points average: 82.8
Another Bomber midfielder who would be expected to push his average into the 90’s in 2012.
Patrick Ryder – $394,400
2011 points average: 79.2
A good choice as one of your two ruckmen. Appears ready for his best season.
Jake Melksham – $344,400
2011 points average: 69.4
A player who should take a step up in his third season. Have him on your radar.
Tom Bellchambers – $319,600
2011 points average: 64.6
Improving player but faces stiff competition to play every week in 2012.
Sam Lonergan – $317,400
2011 points average: 64.1
Fairly priced but gets few easy possessions that star dream team midfielders do.
Brent Prismall – $306,700
2011 points average: 62
Unlikely to play before the mid-season bye, so count him out.
Ricky Dyson – $254,500
2011 points average: 55
Has never been a big dream team scorer so I’d be overlooking him again.
Travis Colyer – $232,500
2011 points average: 44.6
An exciting player who should push his average towards 70 this season.
Lauchlan Dalgleish – $101,800
2011 points average: NA
Rookie selection.
Elliott Kavanagh – $98,700
2011 points average: NA
Word out of the club suggests Kavanagh will play a lot of footy in 2012. Watch.
Anthony Long – $98,700
2011 points average: NA
A rookie selection who may play some footy if his body holds up.
Jackson Merrett – $98,700
2011 points average: NA
Lightly framed so appears set for some time in the VFL to build up his body.
Brendan Lee – $85,800
2011 points average: NA
Another rookie selection.
