So, welcome to captains choice for round 18, Im youre host, Walesy, filling in for the always vibrant Jasmine, whos once again been whisked off on a great adventure of both daring and intrigue.

So, bare with us and well see if I cant stalk the numbers and tease a little bit of love out of them! Keep in mind though, that Im a little pressed for time, so after looking at the numbers, Ill just be writing about the exceptional choices, not the rest- but feel free to pull up the numbers and discuss them in the comments for everyone else!

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Nick Dal Santo vs Adelaide

Round 6, 2011: 150SC, 29 disposals
Round 22, 2010: 124SC, 34 disposals
Round 10, 2010: 138SC, 31 disposals
Round 16, 2009: 121SC, 30 disposals
Round 2, 2009: 122SC, 27 disposals

3 game average: 140, average against team: 137

Notes: Dal Santo certainly is Mr Consistancy when it comes to playing the Crows, doesnt matter if its here or there, he seems to knock up a good score!


Scott Pendlebury vs Gold Coast

3 games average: 141

Notes: Well, theres not really any stats to back this one up, but a 141 average leading into this game, against the Gold Coast Suns has got to be considered heavily.

Chris Juddd vs Essendon

Round 4, 2011: 84SC, 24 disposals
Round 19, 2010: 110SC, 28 disposals
Round 13, 2010: 79SC, 22 disposals
Round 3, 2009: 119SC, 33 disposals

3 game average: 136

Notes: Well, its been a while since Juddy has had a big game against the Bombers, but he is certainly in a rich vein of form at the moment, averaging 136SC over the last 3 weeks. With Watson and Hocking sitting the game out as well, it could be a perfect storm for him pulling out a good one.

Luke Hodge vs Melbourne

Round 2, 2011: 79SC, 21 disposals
Round 20, 2010: 72SC, 19 disposals
Round 1, 2010: 121SC, 34 disposals

3 game average: 139

Notes: As with Judd, its been a while since hes knocked out a big one against the Dees, but his current formline of 139 simply cant be ignored!

Final notes: Not much chop at Geelong against Richmond sadly, definitely a couple of possible choices, but youd be pretty gutsy to pick them on their current formlines. My pick for the round has got to be Pendlebury though, up against the Suns we should see him get a lot of the ball. Though if youre feeling a little dicey about the GCS factor that means that its rare for huge scores to be knocked out against the suns, just a lot of big scores, then Dal Santo would be a close second place. Coming in as my third choice, would be Cox- against a Sandiless Dockers outfit, who knows what hes gunna do!