IN AND UNDER: West Coast's Matt Priddis is one of the competition's best contested ballwinners. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow
WHICH West Coast players should you pick in your SuperCoach team and who should you avoid?
Over the next month we'll count down every team in the AFL with a comprehensive SuperCoach preview. We looked at Fremantle yesterday, and now it's time to turn to their cross-town rival in West Coast today.
There's a wealth of SuperCoach options available at the Eagles, with two of the game's best ruckmen in Nic Naitanui and Dean Cox supported by an explosive group of midfielders.
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West Coast fell short of a preliminary final last season after a string of injuries cruelled their top-four chances. But the Eagles' pain could well be your gain this season as a fantasy footy coach.
Mark LeCras, Josh Kennedy and Mark Nicoski are all underpriced and represent great value for money in the mid-priced forward tier. There's also the addition of Sharrod Wellingham, who will appeal to many as a dual-position prospect as he settles in at his new club.
BYE: Round 12 (with Geelong, Melbourne, North Melbourne, St Kilda, Sydney)
SUPERCOACH STAR
Nic Naitanui (ruck) $611,000
He's highly unlikely to be playing in Round 1, but don't let that put you off. Naitanui well and truly cemented his place among the competition's elite ruckmen in 2012, and looks set to continue his progression upon his early-season return following groin surgery.
The All-Australian does it all. He ranked second in goals kicked by ruckmen last year (beaten only by teammate Dean Cox), can climb high for a truckload of hitouts, and collects around three-quarters of his possessions in contested fashion.
It all adds up to pure gold from a SuperCoach point of view. Jump on and enjoy the ride.
BANK EM
Matt Priddis (midfield) $588,300
Four straight years averaging 104 or better. That's all you need to know.
The durable midfielder simply knows how to find the footy, and has turned contested ball-winning into an art form. Only five players in the competition had more contested touches last season, and just three enacted more clearances.
Priddis rarely has a bad week and is receiving more midfield support than ever from his Eagles teammates.
Beau Waters (defender) $536,500
The pool of defenders in SuperCoach is traditionally not as strong as that of the midfielders or forwards, so it's imperative to pick the top talent available.
Waters is undoubtedly among the AFL's top half-dozen SC backmen when fit. He's coming off an All-Australian season, with his marking - including high-scoring intercept marking - the main feature of his game that appeals to coaches.
Be prepared for the odd missed game through injury or suspension, but it's hard to overlook the future Eagles skipper.
BUY EM
Mark LeCras (forward) $369,200
Mark Nicoski (forward) $280,100
The two Marks are ready to make their mark in 2013 after missing the entirety of last year with serious injuries.
LeCras didn't even make it to the NAB Cup in 2012 after a training mishap that led to a knee reconstruction. Nicoski was primed to consolidate his newfound role in West Coast's forward 50 before hitting the deck in the pre-season grand final with a serious hamstring injury.
Provided he can get through the NAB Cup with no setbacks, LeCras should be right for Round 1. Nicoski may take a bit more time to return to senior action but has to be considered at the discounted price.
BURY EM
Daniel Kerr (midfield) $476,900
The most decorated of West Coast's midfield unit, it seems surprising that the veteran is the least relevant SuperCoach-wise.
But while Kerr remains an important influence in the Eagles' set-up, there are plenty of other similarly-priced players around the league that are capable of bigger and better things in the SC realm this season. Players that may escape more tags than Kerr, too.
Cale Morton (midfield) $305,600
There'll be a few people tempted by the returning West Aussie, who showed he was capable of posting the odd reasonable score at Melbourne.
But Morton looks set to begin the year a fair way off the Eagles' best 22 and could take time to work his way in. At this price, he's not worth the pick-up.
SUPERCOACH DRAFT WATCHLIST
Scott Selwood (midfield)
His season average has risen from 65 (2010) to 104 (last season) in no time at all. Not as glamorous as some of the other top-bracket midfield choices, but works exceptionally hard and is worth a look after the top 20 or so mids.
Shannon Hurn (defender)
Another quality SC backman on West Coast's list. Can be susceptible to a hard tag, but uses the ball better than most in the league.
Josh Kennedy (forward)
Underpriced coming off an injury-affected 2012. Should be entering the prime of his career and looms as the focal point of the Eagles attack.
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