VFL offers Fantasy fans intriguing opportunity

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By walesy on Jul 29, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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    While the majority of AFL Fantasy fans have their full focus on matters going on in the senior league, there is plenty going on for in the lower leagues to interest those looking to pick up a bargain whilst placing bets in Australia.



    There have been a number of impressive performances lower down the leagues this year, with some young stars strengthening their respective cases to make the step up into the big leagues.



    Sydney Swans youngster Tom Mitchell was undoubtedly the star of the NEAFL Round 8 against Eastlake, racking up an incredible 243 fantasy points. The 21-year old set a disposal world record that could well stand for 100 years, claiming 64 disposals made up from 28 kicks and 36 handballs, scoring four goals in his side's 131-point victory over Eastlake. With 24 of his disposals contested ones, with 14 makers, 14 inside-50's, 12 clearances and 22 score involvements in one of State League football's most incredible individual performances. Mitchell went at 78% efficiency with a disposal breakdown for each quarter was 18, 18, 18 and 10.



    Mitchell may have taken most, if not all, of the the headlines following his display, Max Gawn's 187 fantasy points in Round 14 of the VFL didn't go unnoticed. The giant Casey Scorpions star put on an exemplary ruck showing against a Bendigo team never in with a chance of contesting them, collecting a Champion Data record of 80 hit-outs while making an impact around the ground with 26 disposals, five tackles and a well-taken goal. While Gawn left with 187 fantasy points to his name, that total could have been even bigger if he had been more clinical in front of goal.



    In Round 11 of the NEAFL, UWS Giants' Josh Kelly was the star of the show against the NT Thunder, walking away with 187 points in a ruthless performance. The highly-rated midfielder hadn't enjoyed the sort of game time he would have wanted in the AFL but his performance in the NEAFL against the Thunder helped change that. In his best display of the year, Kelly was responsible for 44 disposals, 11 marks and four goals to take the plaudits and prove he has what it takes to be a success with Greater Western Sydney in the big leagues.



    Back in Round 8 of the VFL, North Ballarat's Ben Jacobs shone against Bendigo Gold on his way to 182 fantasy points. The Kangeroo has already made a name for himself for recording big scores in the lower league, most notably his 47 disposals in a NAB U18 Championship game. Against Bendigo, Jacobs was in one of those moods again, making his presence felt with 42 touches, four goals and 12 marks to help the Roosters to a comfortable victory over the Gold.



    It may seem like a while ago now, but Maverick Weller's performance in Round 3 of the VFL for Sandringham against North Ballarat still stands out this year. Following his move from the Gold Coast Suns, Weller wasted little time in bolstering his case for selection in the St Kilda side with a virtuoso display for Sandringham, collecting 39 possessions, three goal and 10 tackles against North Ballarat.

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