Lance Franklin can dominate a game like few other players. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
WHICH Hawthorn players should you pick in SuperCoach this year and who should you avoid?
Don't worry about Grand Final pain, tormented off-seasons and all that palava. Waverley Park will be a SuperCoach goldmine again.
There is no changing-of-the-guard or rebuild in sight here, which means the big names will be pumping out big scores. It's still prime time.
Hawthorn was last year the No.1 side for kicking efficiency (we'll ignore the Grand Final meltdown) and easily the highest-scoring team. That's just about as sexy as it gets in SuperCoach land.
There are fantasy A-graders on every line. Lance Franklin inside 50m, Sam Mitchell, Jordan Lewis and Brad Sewell in the engine room, Jarryd Roughead in the ruck and forward and Grant Birchall in defence.
Then there's the intriguing addition of Brian Lake. At his injury-free best the former Western Bulldogs stopper was the creme de la creme of fantasy footy defenders.
Age and injury issues have since dulled the love affair, but insiders say he has been rejuvenated by the change of scenery. Add to the fact he will line-up in a far more accomplished side and it's easy to picture him intercepting opposition kicks under pressure and streaming forward on the rebound.
There's still a lot to like about the Hawks.
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SUPERCOACH SUPERSTAR
Lance Franklin (forward) $618,000
Who else? Buddy might just about be the only key-position forward most coaches pick, but for good reason. Was overlooked by some last year because Hawthorn had a tough start to the season. Buddy responded with scores of 122, 128, 117 and 112 in the first month - blowing that theory out of the water - and went on to post monster scores of 236, 142 and 140. Believe it or not, the same line of thinking is doing the rounds this year.
BANK 'EM
Grant Birchall (defender) $506,400
A go-to rebounding defender who plays for a team that likes to play possession football. If that's not attractive enough, consider the fact he averaged 95 last year and topped the ton nine times.
Sam Mitchell (midfielder) $592,600
A player who, for some reason, gets little love at this time of year in the SuperCoach world. But the numbers don't lie. Averaged 111 in an ultra-consistent 2012 season, dropping below 90 only four times. At 592k he is a relatively cheap midfield option and he is a terrific point of difference.
Hawthorn Grant Birchall in full flight working onto his penetrating left boot. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun
BUY 'EM
Brian Lake (defender) $430,700
Struggle to see how this bloke can't go up in value. Granted, he hasn't had a good season since 2010 when he averaged 105 and he may not reach those levels again. But at this price, healthy and rejuvenated at a premiership contender, he is a must-get.
Luke Breust (forward) $458,900
Hawthorn's cult hero averaged 85 playing mainly as a forward. So when reports out of Hawthorn suggest he may get a bit more midfield time this year it's easy to see the potential for bigger scores. Not what you'd call cheap, but he's an impact player who makes things happen. Not many will have him, either.
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BURY 'EM
Luke Hodge (midfielder) $459,500
The skipper was once a lock, but those days appear over. Persistent knee issues have disrupted his pre-season and he will be in cotton wool some weeks. Far better - and safer - options in midfield.
Matt Suckling (defender) $442,400
His best is highly attractive, but his inconsistency isn't. Save pulling your hair out every third week and pass.
Retirement off the agenda: Luke Hodge played only 10 games last year after damaging his posterior cruciate ligament. Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
SUPERCOACH DRAFT WATCHLIST
Jordan Lewis (midfielder/forward)
Unique option, dual position status and has scored well in recent years. What's not to like?
Brad Sewell (midfielder)
Had the highest possession rate at Hawthorn last year and ranked second for disposals, clearances and tackles. Not the greatest kick, but doesn't need to be to generate triple-figure scores.
SPORTSBET ODDS - Most SuperCoach points by a Hawthorn player in 2013
$2.20 Sam Mitchell
$2.75 Lance Franklin
$6 Brad Sewell
$10 Cyril Rioli
$10 Jordan Lewis
$10 Jarryd Roughead
$14 David Hale
$16 Grant Birchall
* Not including finals
Source: sportsbet.com.au
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