Elite Status Rankings

2012 - ROUND 3 - CASH COW PROFIT TRAINS

Wednesday, 11th April 2012

This Cash Cow Ranking Report is based on the Elite Sports News Projected Statistics.

Using a computerised formula Elite Sports News is able to generate a player points Projector for Dream Team & SuperCoach using a series of objective criteria against numerical historical data. Some of the objective criteria are short & long term form, strength of opponent & home/away short & long term form to name a few. These projections are estimated to be at least 20% more accurate than merely relying on season averages. (This is based on our 2011 projected results & the 2011 season averages in testing)

Elite Sports News has put no subjectivety into the rankings of these players. It is purely based on what the projection software thinks.

*The Projection software does not know about injury, pre-season form or role changes. Its a software program to make sure you never overlook anybody. It has no feelings or bias towards teams or players. Please use it as a research tool to come to your own conclusions, rather than use it as fact.

Disclaimer: We are unaware if these players will in fact be named in Round 3. It makes it very difficult to show this ranking report with any form of confidence without knowing if they will be named. However, hopefully this list can give you some insight into some of the players who have performed well over the first 2 Rounds.

When you read TAC Cup and NAB Under 18 AFL Championships results keep in mind that they only compete in 20 minutes quarter, which is far less than AFL time on the ground. We have a rule of thumb that you should add 1/3rd of their score on top of it to give a better gauge of how dominant they are in juniors.

*Please Note the '2012 Round 3 Price Rise' is formulated behind the projected statistics. This is merely a gauge & is not exact. A lot more goes into the pricing changes than a simple formula

*We encourage further discussion on the players. Please click on the View Comments and share your thoughts.


1   James Magner   M   Melbourne Demons   $94,700

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Demons vs BYE
SC Score 102 90 61 66 79 61 62 58 54 70 42 59 59 19 0 54 0 37 13 0 0 0
Projected Season Average:

88.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$61,993.00


Comments: Magner is a small, tough, inside midfielder, who was drafted as a mature aged recruit and has put himself on the map in pre-season NAB Cup action. The playing group are right behind him, with Nathan Jones recently mentioning how impressed he is with Magner's attack on the ball and believes he is 'inspiring'. Magner's second Round NAB Cup match was when coaches took notice with 89DT points.

Last year at VFL level, Magner averaged 30 possessions a game, playing through the midfield as a tough, line breaking ball magnet.

Cash Cow Potential: If you do not have Magner in your side before Round 3, you are not understanding the concept of the game.
 

2   Jonathan Giles   R   Greater Western Sydney Giants   $126,700

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Giants vs BYE
SC Score 88 100 81 106 114 56 134 92 92 81 0 54 73 51 0 51 112 177 82 142 79 100
Projected Season Average:

93.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$58,860.50


Comments:
Giles is 24 years old and has had an eventful career, already being delisted by the Power in 2005. He sat on a SANFL club list for 4 years without selection until finally switching across to another SANFL club in 2010, in which he was named in the Team of the Year (Equivalent to All Australian). Last year he played for GWS in the QAFL after being drafted by them in the 2010 Rookie Draft.

Over the first 2 Rounds, he has been instrumental and a must own in your Ruck stocks. He seems quite agile for a big man and has a spot in the Best 22 for GWS.

Cash Cow Potential: A must have as a Ruck.
 

3   Adam Kennedy   F   Greater Western Sydney Giants   $113,200

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Giants vs BYE
SC Score 104 67 74 40 0 40 75 0 17 0 0 0 9 60 48 0 0 54 59 64 33 56
Projected Season Average:

82.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$51,527.00


Comments: Kennedy was looked over in the 2010 National & Rookie Draft, which didn’t give you good feelings about his potential in pre-season, but that has quickly been overshadowed with his performance in the first 2 rounds. He won a lot of the ball at TAC Cup level, but he has a shaky kick on him. He has been an explosive scorer at TAC Cup level.

Cash Cow Potential: Job Security is the issue. But he is playing so well, they will likely play him several more games before a rotation. As a Forward, he is shaping as a profitable option.
 

4   Jarrad Redden   R   Port Adelaide Power   $113,200

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Power vs BYE
SC Score 71 61 69 0 0 0 0 0 0 69 50 44 0 0 95 0 0 0 76 0 0 91
Projected Season Average:

76.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$45,686.00


Comments: Redden has set his sights on the Number 1 Ruck Role. Before NAB Cup action, Redden was looked at, as 3rd in line in the Ruck stocks at Port Adelaide, but some strong NAB Cup performances have put him into strong contention. Redden had a solid performance in the first round of NAB Cup action and then backed it up the following week finishing with 13 possessions, 2 marks, 6 tackles and 25 hitouts for 84 Dream Team points. With Renouf and Lobbe both suffering from injury interrupted pre-seasons, Redden is certainly flying under the radar.

Cash Cow Potential: So far so good. Subbed off in Round 2, with Power looking for some fresh legs, but would have had a strong score otherwise. Seems like the 2nd best option for Ruck Cash Cows.
 

5   Terry Milera   F   St Kilda Saints   $124,700

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Saints vs BYE
SC Score 85 86 37 61 64 54 81 48 57 75 69 34 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 99 84
Projected Season Average:

77.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$43,784.50


Comments: Milera is a mature aged recruit from South Australia. He has been playing in the SANFL and being personally trained by retired AFL star, Gavin Wanganeen. He is a medium forward who can rotate through the midfield. He has strong skills and can certainly get off the ground.

Cash Cow Potential: Milera didn't perform exceptionally well in pre-season NAB Cup action, but has rocketed onto the scene after 2 Rounds, with 2 very solid performances. Job security is the only issue, but he is going ok so far.
 

6   Toby Greene   M   Greater Western Sydney Giants   $146,600

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Giants vs BYE
SC Score 85 81 59 0 96 99 77 52 0 71 106 92 85 126 127 89 100 88 0 165 100 100
Projected Season Average:

81.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$42,203.50


Comments: Greene can seriously win the hard ball. Last year in the NAB Under 18 AFL Championships he was MVP for the top team, Vic Metro. His skill set is terrific and can make great decisions in and under. He is not exceptionally quick, but his accurate decision making always keeps his opposition guessing. Greene is the type of player Sheedy would like. He has a huge tank and will be ferocious at the tackle, working for every possession. A similar player to a Daniel Cross.

At TAC Cup level last year, he played in 9 games averaging 29 possessions, 3 marks and 4 tackles amassing him 98 Dream Team points a game.

In the NAB Under 18 AFL Championships he averaged 25 possessions, 4 marks and 2 tackles, leaving him with 82 Dream Team points a game, playing in only 4 games over the 5 game carnival.


Cash Cow Potential: Job security was the issue in pre-season, but the way, he is playing injury or rest would be the only way to slow this cash cow down. The young players will be rotated frequently in and out of the side.
 

7   Tomas Bugg   D   Greater Western Sydney Giants   $113,200

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Giants vs BYE
SC Score 88 57 92 83 101 55 68 0 48 75 90 34 24 63 0 90 86 65 74 0 51 0
Projected Season Average:

69.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$38,871.50


Comments: Buggs is a born leader. He Captained his Caulfield Grammar First XVIII team. Very vocal and loves the strategy in football. If Buggs is given an opportunity this year, it would be in defence. He has looked impressive in pre-season competition. He has been playing a defensive role on the playmakers in pre-season. Buggs has gone under the radar so far, as he missed quite a bit of football last year with school commitments.

Cash Cow Potential: Impressive youngster, who Sheedy loves. He is shaping as a very popular Cash Cow in teams as a Defender.
 

8   Clay Smith   M   Western Bulldogs   $116,600

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Bulldogs vs BYE
SC Score 102 27 30 0 0 0 10 52 0 0 8 30 61 72 43 0 57 78 78 78 44 56
Projected Season Average:

69.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$38,021.50


Comments: Smith is as tough as nails and puts his head over the ball every time. He will play through the midfield, but can also push forward when needed and kick goals. He has excellent endurance and will no doubt become a tackling machine. His body is ready to go at AFL level now and the only question mark is his efficiency by foot.

At TAC Cup level last year, he played in 11 games averaging 27 possessions, 7 marks, 6 tackles and 1.55 goals amassing him 120 Dream Team points a game.

In the NAB Under 18 AFL Championships he averaged 17 possessions, 4 marks, 4 tackles and 1 goal leaving him with 77 Dream Team points a game over the 5 game carnival.

Cash Cow Potential: Smith has rocketed onto the scene with a Round 4 goal performance and then another solid performance in Round 2. The only thing holding him back is cramp, being subbed off late, not having the tank yet. He will only improve as the season continues.
 

9   Jack Hombsch   D   Greater Western Sydney Giants   $113,200

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Giants vs BYE
SC Score 62 67 75 88 69 64 0 0 0 0 0 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 0 48
Projected Season Average:

63.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$33,030.50


Comments: Hombsch was one of the first to be selected on the GWS list. There was speculation he would have been a potential top 20 pick in the National Draft if he wasn’t taken as a 17 year old. This is always hard to gauge but the fact is, he played all season for GWS at lower level as a key position defender. This will not be the case at AFL level as he is just not big enough. His rebound out of defence will likely give him an opportunity for the Giants at some stage in 2012.

Cash Cow Potential: Solid in Round 1 and then subbed out in Round 2. He is on the fringe Best 22, and may be a likely player to be rotated. Does have scoring ability.
 

10   Tim Mohr   D   Greater Western Sydney Giants   $124,700

2012 Games Played:
Season Average: 0
2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Giants vs BYE
SC Score 86 49 52 74 0 91 72 63 50 56 76 50 61 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Projected Season Average:

64.00

Round 3 Projected Price Rise:

$31,129.00


Comments: Mohr is a 23 year old who won the best and fairest award playing for the Casey Scorpions last year in the VFL. He played as a key defender, training twice a night on his team mate, Brendon Fevola, so he has had a lot of practice on key forwards. He showed an incredible array of skills to suggest he might be a very important player for GWS in 2012. At 195 cm he apparently will not have anybody at that height that could get close to him in speed. He is built ready for AFL. A classic mature age recruit, he has a very nice long kick on him, fast and strong. The biggest issue is how chaotic the backline is. Will he be in shutdown mode and getting very little of the ball? Or will he be getting an absolute bucket load of it, chipping around the opposition press?

After 2 Rounds, he seems solid, without being explosive. GWS need his size in defence, so he job security is no issue. He is likely to improve as the season continues. Projected Season Average looks reasonable. A nice option.

Cash Cow Potential: Has not been brilliant in NAB Cup, making plenty of bad decisions, but is still in line for a role this year. He is certainly a shutdown defender.