Another round of the NAB is down, and with it, we have some more data to paw our way through. As with last week, we'll be looking to compare player Dreamteam averages over the NAB cup with their current value, then working out the values again, if each player hypothetically played 100% gametime.





And of course, we have a link to the full data at the bottom there.




<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Rookies, Dollars per point[/b]

So, we'll naturally start at exactly who is the best bang for their buck. Of course, since rookies are priced at an average of around 20 points, while being given more gametime than they otherwise will, they will make up the vast majority.





Of course, it's also these rookies that step up when given the opportunities that get given chances when round 1 rolls around.





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Team
Pos
Name
Salary
R1Points
R2Points
Ave
Games
$PerPoint




SYD
MID
Jake Lloyd
97300
24
85
54
2
1474




MEL
MID
Dean Kent
102700
39
56
47
2
1532




NTH
RUC
Daniel Currie
102700
32
58
45
2
1683




PTA
D/M
Sam Colquhoun
102700
19
78
48
2
1770




PTA
F/M
Jake Neade
108500
35
53
44
2
1778




RIC
MID
Matthew Arnot
108500
28
64
46
2
1808




COL
MID
Kyle Martin
103300
36
43
39
2
1812




MEL
DEF
Troy Davis
108500
0
59
59
1
1838




ESS
DEF
Luke Davis
108500
29
0
29
1
1870




GWS
DEF
Gerald Ugle
137000
36
0
36
1
1902





Lloyd had a massive game against the Saints this weekend, picking up 18 touches and 2 goals. The Wimmera Running Machine is currently on the Swans rookie list, so it's unlikely that he'll get a chance early.





He's been on Melbourne list for 2 years now, after being taken at pick 50 back in 2010, so you'd think it's a make or break season for Troy Davis. As a tall defender though, it's unlikely that he'll continue scoring well, being too busy locking down his opponent.





Jake Neade has put up some decent numbers both weeks so far. I didn't have him playing round 1 prior to the NAB, but based on current form, Port would have to have him in consideration.





I've seen Colquhoun in a lot of teams this week, and no doubt, his 78DT off 19 touches have played a part in that. Never mind that he was SA's MVP at the U18 championships, nor the fact that he made the U18 All Australian team, or even the 28.4 disposals averaged over that time.





I guess what I'm saying here, is to keep a close eye on this kid, he's definitely in the equation.




<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Rookies, <strong style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff;]Dollars per point[/b] at 100% Game time[/b]

So let's pretend that everyone played a full game, and no-one was subbed. No suprise that Josh Thomas moved to the top of the tree, he played a very strong half game. Let's take a closer look at who moved up.





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Team
Pos
Name
Salary
R1Points
R2Points
Ave
Games
$PerPoint




COL
MID
Josh Thomas
108500
0
125
125
1
868




COL
MID
Kyle Martin
103300
58
95
76
2
983




SYD
MID
Jake Lloyd
97300
41
100
70
2
1069




COL
D/F
Adam Oxley
89300
0
79
79
1
1130




ESS
MID
Martin Gleeson
102700
44
0
44
1
1167




NTH
RUC
Daniel Currie
102700
47
80
63
2
1180




WBD
FWD
Jake Stringer
165700
0
140
140
1
1183




PTA
D/M
Sam Colquhoun
102700
43
86
64
2
1194




MEL
MID
Dean Kent
102700
54
62
58
2
1208




RIC
MID
Matthew Arnot
108500
46
80
63
2
1261








Josh Thomas, as mentioned, took the time out of his busy schedule to knock out a 55 for Collingwood on the weekend. You'd think between the comedy, and new TV show, that he'd have his hands full, but no, here he is, picking up 13 touches in half a game against the Eagles. Honestly, it's going to be tough for him to get a game at the Pies, but man, does it say a bit about their depth.





Kyle Martin got a write up last week and followed up this week with another cracking half of football. As with Josh though, it will be tough for him to crack into the lineup though when round 1 rolls around.





It's been a good couple of weeks for Daniel Currie, who has been really impressing this preseason. While I don't see him threatening Goldstein yet, he is looking very strong to take the No. 2 ruck mantle at North.






<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Midpricers, <strong style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff;]Dollars per point[/b][/b]

Now lets take a look at those mid pricers. Considering the number of trades we have this year, you can definitely have a crack on a few of these guys, without the same risk as previous years.


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Team
Pos
Name
Salary
R1Points
R2Points
Ave
Games
$PerPoint




BRL
FWD
Aaron Cornelius
269200
36
94
65
2
3243




ESS
MID
Nathan Lovett-Murray
290300
41
0
41
1
3540




WBD
D/F
Jordan Roughead
291400
0
77
77
1
3784




MEL
DEF
Luke Tapscott
284800
0
74
74
1
3848




GWS
MID
Anthony Miles
346400
70
37
53
2
3936




GEE
MID
James Kelly
502300
0
124
124
1
4050




SYD
F/M
Jude Bolton
451500
0
111
111
1
4067




WBD
MID
Clay Smith
331000
49
65
57
2
4086




ESS
DEF
Mark Baguley
288100
33
107
46
3
4115




ADE
MID
Patrick Dangerfield
525000
0
124
124
1
4233





Cornelius starred against the GWS this weekend, kicking 5.4 with 13 disposals. Yes, the competition wasn't fierce, but it was still a dominant performance.





James Kelly, Jude Bolton and Patrick Dangerfield have all entered into the pre-season with massive 1st games, Kelly collecting 25 disposals and a phenominal 11 tackles, while Jude Bolton continues to defy his age with 27 touches and 7 tackles in a very attacking role. He would be a gutsy pick considering his age, but considering current form, you could do a lot worse!





Dangerfield on the other hand, looks to be picking up right where he left off, with 31 touches and 124DT. The fact that 22 of those touches were contested though, makes him a beautiful Supercoach prospect. Fun Fact: Over the last 7 games last year, Dangerfield averaged 131SC. Scary form to miss considering Adelaides early draw.

<strong style='font-size: 14px;]Midpricers, <strong style='font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: 18px; background-color: #ffffff;]Dollars per point[/b] at 100% Game time[/b]

And finally, let's take a look at the midpricers full game performances.







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Team
Pos
Name
Salary
R1Points
R2Points
Ave
Games
$PerPoint




ESS
MID
Nathan Lovett-Murray
290300
65
0
65
1
2233




PTA
MID
Darren Pfeiffer
265700
0
118
118
1
2251




GWS
MID
Anthony Miles
346400
101
64
82
2
2604




BRL
FWD
Aaron Cornelius
269200
41
117
79
2
2719




WBD
MID
Clay Smith
331000
72
83
77
2
2929




GCS
RUC
Zac Smith
300700
55
86
70
2
3068




SYD
FWD
Ben McGlynn
374100
0
121
121
1
3091




GCS
MID
Michael Rischitelli
322000
51
0
51
1
3156




MEL
DEF
Luke Tapscott
284800
0
89
89
1
3200




COL
F/M
Jarryd Blair
409300
71
112
91
2
3222





Miles is still looking a decent option here, despite his numbers being down this week over last, his disposal ran at 100%, which will translate very nicely to Supercoach.





The main player from this group I wanted to discuss though, was Zac Smith. Another preseaon under his belt and Gold Coasts ruckman is surely on the cusp of breaking out. Will he hit a keeper level though is the only question in my mind.

You can find the full version of this spreadsheet here, so check it out and let us know what you find.