SUMMARY
Freo’s fine run of fantasy form continued on Saturday afternoon, in its 83-point win over Brisbane at the ‘Gabba.
Backing up a season-high total last week, Ross Lyon’s men posted 1742 - more than 207 points higher than their 2016 average.
Experienced forwards Hayden Ballantyne (119) and Chris Mayne (113) benefitted from Freo’s attacking dominance, as did young guns Lachie Weller (104) and Matt Taberner (100), who posted nine goals between them in respective breakout games.
At the other end of the ground, Hayden Crozier (87) continued his transformation into a damaging half-back, while Tommy Sheridan (88) and Darcy Tucker (91) were classy off the backline and through the midfield.
Match preview v Port Adelaide
Connor Blakely (82) proved once again why he has been a shrewd pick up for all of his 15,290 owners, with another $36k jump in value, taking his season increase to $200k.
Tucker and Sam Collins look to be tracking in the same direction, while Weller and Crozier - who might be in line for duel-position status come the end of the bye rounds - could still provide some value for coaches who are willing to pay a little extra.
TOP FIVE SCORES
1. Chris Mayne, $414,000 (FWD): 119
2. Hayden Ballantyne, $321,000 (FWD): 113
3. Lachie Weller, $322,000 (MID): 104
4. Matt Taberner, $314,000 (FWD): 100
5. Nick Suban, $325,000 (MID): 97
TOP FIVE PRICE INCREASES (SEASON)
1. Connor Blakely, $337,000 (MID): +$36k (+$200k)
2. Darcy Tucker, $242,000 (DEF): +$35k (+$84k)
3. Hayden Ballantyne, $321,000 (FWD): +$31k (+$15k)
4. Hayden Crozier, $365,000 (FWD): +$27k (+$134k)
5. Sam Collins, $220,000 (DEF): +$26k (+$74k)
