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The 2024 AFL season is sneaking up and that means it’s time to start considering your SuperCoach team.
We have picked out 10 defenders seemingly underpriced who could provide some value early in the season and get you off to a strong start.
Elliot Yeo hasn’t made the cut. Yes, he probably is a value priced at 80, but he hasn’t played 13 games in a season since 2019 – does anyone want to attach themselves to the 30-year-old at this point? He hasn’t averaged over 90 since 2019 as well.
Angus Brayshaw we considered given the question marks over Clayton Oliver and James Jordon leaving. Mitch Duncan is tempting at $500,000 and an average of 90, but it doesn’t quite feel like value. Ed Richards potentially playing more midfield minutes is also intriguing.
Hayden Young (FRE) - $525,100
After moving into the midfield at the end of 2023, Hayden Young scored 123, 118, 113 and 111 in consecutive games – rude of them to throw him in at the end of the year, upping his price for this year.
Young will continue in the midfield this season and has spent the summer training in the role.
With his elite ball-use and complimentary skillset to Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong, the 22-year-old feels like a slam dunk pick to start your season.
Priced at 94, Young feels like a great bet to average 100+ in 2024.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) - $475,800
One of the breakout players of 2023, Wanganeen-Milera’s average jumped from 51.8 to 85.1 under Ross Lyon.
An elite kick off half-back, could he make the leap into the 90s-100s in 2024? He should be the primary ball mover for the Saints out of defence, particularly if Jack Sinclair spends more time in the middle.
The 20-year-old looks like a future star of the competition and this could be the last time he’s priced under $500,000.
Keidean Coleman (BRI) - $398,800
Feels like a lot of people are on the Keidean Coleman train after last year’s finals series, where he scored 127 points in both the Prelim and the Grand Final.
From Round 19 through to the end of finals, Coleman averaged 99.72 points per game. The hope will be that he takes that confidence into 2024 and the Lions trust him with a greater role.
He’ll be 24 this season and ready to be the Lions’ prime ball mover off the half-back line.
Braeden Campbell (SYD) - $386,600
One of the best kicks in the AFL, Campbell played 23 games for the Swans in 2023, but only averaged 69.2 points per game.
Coming into his fourth season and likely having established himself in the club’s best 22, will the defender emerge as a player who can average at least 80 in 2024?
It’s a gamble, particularly given the other cheap defenders available, but it could be a good point of difference selection.
Changkuoth Jiath (HAW) - $347,900
It feels like we haven’t seen the best of Changkuoth Jiath in the last two seasons, with injuries keeping him from continuity.
Jiath averaged 84.4 points in 2019, but is pried at 62.2 going into 2024.
The ceiling doesn’t feel particularly high, but there’s certainly a world where he gets back to that average and puts together a full season of footy.
Jordan Boyd (CAR) - $283,600
Want a roughie? Jordan Boyd might just be the best kick on Carlton’s list and could find himself in their best 22 across half-back in 2024.
He played the best game of his career in the Preliminary Final, scoring 81 points from 17 disposals.
He’s probably $80,000 too expensive to role the dice on, but there’s a world where Boyd plays regularly, even with Zac Williams back, and averages in the 70s and makes you some money.
Heath Chapman (FRE) - $251,700
2023 was not Heath Chapman’s year. He played just the three games as injuries held him back.
However, he has hit pre-season training running and looks like a prime candidate to replace Liam Henry on the wing in 2024.
He averaged 75.9 points in 2022 from 15 games and he would be a safe bet to get near that again.
Zac Williams (CAR) - $216,100
Williams missed the entire 2023 season with a torn ACL and is an absolute bargain at $216,100.
He will slot straight back into Carlton’s best 22 in the backline and be one of the year’s great cash cows.
We’re not telling you anything you don’t know here.
Josh Gibcus (RIC) - $150,700
Josh Gibcus also missed all of 2023 with a frustrating hamstring injury, but if he’s ready to go for Round 1, he should be starting for your side.
While the ceiling for him might only be averaging 60-70, that’s enough to make you some money.
He will have great job security at Tigerland and feels like a safe bet if he’s ready to go.
Nick Coffield (WBD) - $123,900
At basement price, Nick Coffield could be an absolute gift in the backline in 2024.
Traded from St Kilda to the Bulldogs, you’d imagine they brought him in to play the talented defender.
He hasn’t played at AFL level since 2021 due to a torn ACL and ongoing soft tissue issues.
www.sen.com.au
We have picked out 10 defenders seemingly underpriced who could provide some value early in the season and get you off to a strong start.
Elliot Yeo hasn’t made the cut. Yes, he probably is a value priced at 80, but he hasn’t played 13 games in a season since 2019 – does anyone want to attach themselves to the 30-year-old at this point? He hasn’t averaged over 90 since 2019 as well.
Angus Brayshaw we considered given the question marks over Clayton Oliver and James Jordon leaving. Mitch Duncan is tempting at $500,000 and an average of 90, but it doesn’t quite feel like value. Ed Richards potentially playing more midfield minutes is also intriguing.
Hayden Young (FRE) - $525,100
After moving into the midfield at the end of 2023, Hayden Young scored 123, 118, 113 and 111 in consecutive games – rude of them to throw him in at the end of the year, upping his price for this year.
Young will continue in the midfield this season and has spent the summer training in the role.
With his elite ball-use and complimentary skillset to Andrew Brayshaw and Caleb Serong, the 22-year-old feels like a slam dunk pick to start your season.
Priced at 94, Young feels like a great bet to average 100+ in 2024.
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (STK) - $475,800
One of the breakout players of 2023, Wanganeen-Milera’s average jumped from 51.8 to 85.1 under Ross Lyon.
An elite kick off half-back, could he make the leap into the 90s-100s in 2024? He should be the primary ball mover for the Saints out of defence, particularly if Jack Sinclair spends more time in the middle.
The 20-year-old looks like a future star of the competition and this could be the last time he’s priced under $500,000.
Keidean Coleman (BRI) - $398,800
Feels like a lot of people are on the Keidean Coleman train after last year’s finals series, where he scored 127 points in both the Prelim and the Grand Final.
From Round 19 through to the end of finals, Coleman averaged 99.72 points per game. The hope will be that he takes that confidence into 2024 and the Lions trust him with a greater role.
He’ll be 24 this season and ready to be the Lions’ prime ball mover off the half-back line.
Braeden Campbell (SYD) - $386,600
One of the best kicks in the AFL, Campbell played 23 games for the Swans in 2023, but only averaged 69.2 points per game.
Coming into his fourth season and likely having established himself in the club’s best 22, will the defender emerge as a player who can average at least 80 in 2024?
It’s a gamble, particularly given the other cheap defenders available, but it could be a good point of difference selection.
Changkuoth Jiath (HAW) - $347,900
It feels like we haven’t seen the best of Changkuoth Jiath in the last two seasons, with injuries keeping him from continuity.
Jiath averaged 84.4 points in 2019, but is pried at 62.2 going into 2024.
The ceiling doesn’t feel particularly high, but there’s certainly a world where he gets back to that average and puts together a full season of footy.
Jordan Boyd (CAR) - $283,600
Want a roughie? Jordan Boyd might just be the best kick on Carlton’s list and could find himself in their best 22 across half-back in 2024.
He played the best game of his career in the Preliminary Final, scoring 81 points from 17 disposals.
He’s probably $80,000 too expensive to role the dice on, but there’s a world where Boyd plays regularly, even with Zac Williams back, and averages in the 70s and makes you some money.
Heath Chapman (FRE) - $251,700
2023 was not Heath Chapman’s year. He played just the three games as injuries held him back.
However, he has hit pre-season training running and looks like a prime candidate to replace Liam Henry on the wing in 2024.
He averaged 75.9 points in 2022 from 15 games and he would be a safe bet to get near that again.
Zac Williams (CAR) - $216,100
Williams missed the entire 2023 season with a torn ACL and is an absolute bargain at $216,100.
He will slot straight back into Carlton’s best 22 in the backline and be one of the year’s great cash cows.
We’re not telling you anything you don’t know here.
Josh Gibcus (RIC) - $150,700
Josh Gibcus also missed all of 2023 with a frustrating hamstring injury, but if he’s ready to go for Round 1, he should be starting for your side.
While the ceiling for him might only be averaging 60-70, that’s enough to make you some money.
He will have great job security at Tigerland and feels like a safe bet if he’s ready to go.
Nick Coffield (WBD) - $123,900
At basement price, Nick Coffield could be an absolute gift in the backline in 2024.
Traded from St Kilda to the Bulldogs, you’d imagine they brought him in to play the talented defender.
He hasn’t played at AFL level since 2021 due to a torn ACL and ongoing soft tissue issues.
10 underpriced defenders to consider for your 2024 SuperCoach side
The 2024 AFL season is sneaking up and that means it’s time to start considering your SuperCoach team.
www.sen.com.au
