American Rednecks 2015 - The year of inactivity and continued disappointment

[Deddy]

American Rednecks Fantasy Football Club - Established 2012

• Founder & Coach: Deddy
• Home Ground: Yankee Stadium
• LFFL Premierships: 0
• LFFL Coach of the Year: 0
• LFFL Medal Winners: Darren Jolly 2012 (16 Votes)
• Deddy Medal Winners: Darren Jolly (2012), Drew Petrie (2013), Matthew Priddis (2014)

Team Logo

All-LFFL Honours
2012
Drew Petrie - Forward
Darren Jolly - Ruck (Emergency)
Clinton Jones - Tackler (Emergency)
2013
Drew Petrie - Forward (Emergency)
2014
Ben McGlynn - Tackler
2015
Matthew Pridis - Utility

Utility of the Year Award
Matthew Priddis - 2015

Playing Strip

2015 Playing List
Andrew Swallow - Traded
Matthew Priddis - Carry over
Dyson Heppell - Traded
Nathan Jones - Traded
Justin Westhoff - Pick #5
Mike Pyke - Pick #25
Jamie Elliot - Pick #34
Jack Steven - Pick #52
Bernie Vince - Pince #61
Matt Rosa - Pick #80
Will Langford - Pick #89
Matthew Jaensch - LTI
Jarryd Blair - Pick #117
Luke Dahlhaus - Traded
Daniel Wells - Delisted
Ed Curnow - Pick #166
Mark Blicavs - Pick #175
Jake Lloyd - Pick #194
Rohan Bail - Delisted
Ben Brown - Pick #221
Cam McCarthy - LTI Replacement
Robbie Gray - Trade
Lachie Whitfield - Trade
Charlie Dixon - Trade
Jarrad McVeigh - Trade
Angus Brayshaw - Midseason Draft
Nick Graham - Midseason Draft

 

[Deddy]

Welcome (back) to the Rednecks... Andrew Swallow (Carryover)

After coming off a serious Achilles injury Andrew burst back onto the scene with some huge scores and will look to build on them with a full pre-season under his belt this year. Andrew is an elite IM, OM. Tackler or Utility when in form so hopefully he can get back to his best and have a huge year for the Rednecks.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 27.9
Inside Mid: 38.1
Outside Mid: 36.5
Forward: 19.1
Ruck: 6.0
Tackler: 29.5
Utility: 80.5

 

[Deddy]

Welcome (back) to the Rednecks... Matthew Priddis (Carryover)

Due to Swallow's injury Priddis had to carry the load as Utility this season and the more than stepped up, he was immense for the Rednecks in his Brownlow medal winning season. Priddis, like Swallow can play IM, OM, Tackler or Utility and brings great depth to this midfield group at the Rednecks for the 2015 Season.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 33.7
Inside Mid: 42.6
Outside Mid: 40.4
Forward: 22.3
Ruck: 5.3
Tackler: 36.5
Utility: 93.2

 

[Deddy]

Welcome (back) to the Rednecks... Dyson Heppell (Carryover)

The third and final of the Rednecks carryover's for the 2015 Season is the young and very impressive Dyson Heppell. Dyson can play a number of Roles including the IM, OM and Back roles, Dyson is an elite OM in the LFFL and will look to continue his impressive LFFL scoring with a huge year in 2015.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 39.0
Inside Mid: 34.1
Outside Mid: 40.5
Forward: 26.9
Ruck: 11.2
Tackler: 22.5
Utility: 80.1

 

[Deddy]

Welcome (back) to the Rednecks... Nathan Jones (Pre-draft Pick #6)

With the 6th selection in the LFFL's Pre-draft the Rednecks were looking to select an elite player, specifically a Forward or Ruck but with the better Forward's and Rucks carried over or selected already, Nathan Jones was just to good of a player to pass up at this pick. The Rednecks now have 4 elite midfielders and should get a huge score from their midfield nucleus each week. Another elite IM/OM combo as well as a high scoring Back Jones is a weapon for the Rednecks. Jones is also a former Redneck and is excited about the prospect of returning to the team for the 2015 season.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 33.5
Inside Mid: 36.0
Outside Mid: 42.8
Forward: 21.8
Ruck: 5.8
Tackler: 26
Utility: 80.2

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Justin Westhoff (Pick #5)

As we have the midfield positions more than covered with our carryovers and Nathan Jones, the Rednecks went on the hunt for a Forward with our first pick in the LFFL draft. Was considering Matthew Pavlich with this selection but Westhoff has the age and a high scoring team on his side and that lead to him being selected. Westhoff takes a huge number of marks and accumulates the ball well for a key position player, which can lead to him being a big scorer for the Rednecks.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 33.2
Inside Mid: 12.0
Outside Mid: 20.1
Forward: 32.0
Ruck: 16.0
Tackler: 10.0
Utility: 55.2

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Mike Pyke (Pick #25)

With one of the Forward spots addressed the Rednecks next sought out to fill the hole in the ruck position, with many of the good rucks carried over or selected already the Rednecks made a bit of a reach for the big Canadian Mike Pyke. Mike might not get huge disposal numbers but he will get around 30 hitouts a game and anything else he gets is a bonus on top of that.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 13.9
Inside Mid: 14.2
Outside Mid: 12.6
Forward: 10.7
Ruck: 32.0
Tackler: 12
Utility: 62.2

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Jamie Elliot (Pick #34)

With the forward stocks being thin as ever the Rednecks knew they would have to reach again to claim a good second forward, and they have done that in the form of Jamie Elliot. The little fella with the big leap is a marking machine, gets his fair share of the footy and as forwards should he also hits the scoreboard. Bit of a reach but I'm pretty happy with the pick as I think he is still yet to reach his full potential.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 26.9
Inside Mid: 10.9
Outside Mid: 17.1
Forward: 31.4
Ruck: 11.8
Tackler: 17.5
Utility: 59.1

 

[Deddy]

Welcome (back) to the Rednecks... Jack Steven (Pick #52)

Last year I took Jack with my first pick in the pre-draft and he burnt me a bit, not by his own form just due to his injury. Once he returned he showed why I selected him, he has the ability to be utilised as an OM, Back or Tackler and is great value for a 5th round pick.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 28.3
Inside Mid: 26.7
Outside Mid: 35.4
Forward: 20.4
Ruck: 5.2
Tackler: 23
Utility: 68.7

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Bernie Vince (Pick #61)

Bernie has been picked up as he is coming of a huge year and will have a lot of opportunity to get the football for Melbourne in the next year as well. Bernie gives us extra versatility as he is a high scoring Back, OM or even a Forward or OM as a pinch hitter. Another good value pick.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 33.3
Inside Mid: 26.1
Outside Mid: 34.2
Forward: 25.5
Ruck: 9.2
Tackler: 17
Utility: 66.8

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Matt Rosa (Pick #80)

A bit of a risky pick here, considering the injury risk that comes with Matt Rosa, but Matt is a very high scoring player while healthy and we are hoping he can string a season of good health together and prove to be a value pick for the Rednecks. As a Back Matt is a high scorer and can even play the OM or even Forward at a pinch.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 35.5
Inside Mid: 15.2
Outside Mid: 29.9
Forward: 24.7
Ruck: 10.8
Tackler: 15.5
Utility: 56.7

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Will Langford (Pick #89)

As the starting side has been all but rounded out, up comes the important task of picking the emergencies for the season. As a team that has been hit by injuries in the past it shows how important having depth in your team is. Langford is a high scoring IM, OM and could even be used as a Tackler and he will only improve as he continues to play more games. Good versatile, young player.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 22.8
Inside Mid: 29.4
Outside Mid: 27.5
Forward: 16.6
Ruck: 4.1
Tackler: 23.5
Utility: 64

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Matthew Jaensch (Pick #108)

With our next pick we went with Matthew Jaensch, he is coming off a great season and hopefully he can continue to improve. He will give us some versatility in the back position without having to use one of our mids in that spot, with a solid average of 32. Also can be used as a forward if need be.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 32.4
Inside Mid: 8.1
Outside Mid: 23.1
Forward: 25.1
Ruck: 11.4
Tackler: 12.5
Utility: 46.4

 

[Deddy]

Welcome (back) to the Rednecks... Jarryd Blair (Pick #117)

Another former Redneck returns to Yankee Stadium in Jarryd Blair. Jarryd is a steal at this point of the draft, seeing as he is a starting quality tackler that will net you 5 tackles game in and game out. Good back up or even a potential first team player, very happy to have him back in the red, white and blue.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 21.2
Inside Mid: 16.8
Outside Mid: 17.4
Forward: 16.6
Ruck: 5.4
Tackler: 26.5
Utility: 56.6

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Luke Dahlhaus (Pick #136)

Dahlhaus is an underrated player in the league IMO, and he is moving forwards towards the prime of his career and I think he is a good pick for the time of the draft. Hoping he can make the leap from good player, to very good player and produce some big scores for me. Can be a Forward, Back, Tackler or either Mid and will see plenty of the pigskin playing for the Bulldogs.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 28.4
Inside Mid: 20.7
Outside Mid: 23.4
Forward: 23.5
Ruck: 6.8
Tackler: 20.5
Utility: 60.8

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Daniel Wells (Pick #146)

Has been injury ravaged for a period of time but if Wellsy can get his body right he can be a damaging scorer as an OM or Back, very good player who at the very least will provide solid depth for the Rednecks.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 26.5
Inside Mid: 20.3
Outside Mid: 27.5
Forward: 19.9
Ruck: 8.5
Tackler: 15
Utility: 54.9

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Ed Curnow (Pick #166)

The man with many facial expressions, Ed Curnow, was our next selection at pick 166. Ed can provide good bench cover and is also a starting quality tackler averaging roughly 5 tackles a game, as well as a decent Back/Mid handy inclusion.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 29.3
Inside Mid: 21
Outside Mid: 26.1
Forward: 19.4
Ruck: 8
Tackler: 24.5
Utility: 62.1

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Mark Blicavs (Pick #175)

Blicavs the running big man who plays like a man half his size was our next selection. Selected primarily for bench cover in the Ruck position Blicavs is mobile enough for a key position player to even warrant selection as a Back or eith IM or OM. Blicavs continues to grow and develop as a player and could become a very good player for the Rednecks.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 20
Inside Mid: 9
Outside Mid: 14.7
Forward: 11
Ruck: 16.6
Tackler: 16.5
Utility: 48.8

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Jake Lloyd (Pick #194)

The hard running midfielder Lloyd broke into the Swans side, which is no easy feat and produced some pretty decent stats, as the draft comes to a close risks need to be taken and I'm banking on Lloyd to continue to improve and prove a good pickup for the late stages of the draft. A pinch of home town bias may also come into play with this pick, as Jake comes from my own club.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 23.8
Inside Mid: 8.9
Outside Mid: 17.9
Forward: 18.8
Ruck: 13.6
Tackler: 8.5
Utility: 41.7

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Rohan Bail (Pick #203)

As stocks are running thin towards the end of the draft I decided to go with Rohan Bail as my next selection, having in mind that job security may be easier to come by at Melbourne than other clubs meaning I'll be able to name him on the bench most weeks to help cover my starting side.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 23.1
Inside Mid: 12
Outside Mid: 20.5
Forward: 18.6
Ruck: 7.6
Tackler: 22
Utility: 52.8

 

[Deddy]

Welcome to the Rednecks... Ben Brown (Pick #221)

The big #50 Benny Brown came along in leaps and bounds in his first season and announced himself on the big stage with 4 goals sparking a famous comeback win in North Melbourne's elimination final against Essendon. Brown marks the ball tremendously, is a reliable shot at goal and has great footy nous, big steal with my last pick, starting quality forward as well as a Ruck backup.

2014 Season Averages
Back: 18.5
Inside Mid: 9.2
Outside Mid: 9.8
Forward: 24.1
Ruck: 11.3
Tackler: 7.5
Utility: 40.7

 

[Deddy]

Trade Week Recap

IN: Robbie Gray, Lachie Whitfield, Charlie Dixon
OUT: Andrew Swallow, Dyson Heppell, Luke Dahlhaus

IN: Jarrad McVeigh
OUT: Nathan Jones

 

[Deddy]

2015 Deddy Medal

Round 1: American Rednecks 417 defeated The Meerkats 323
5: Dyson Heppell
4: Matthew Jaensch
3: Matthew Priddis
2: Matt Rosa
1: Ben Brown

Round 2: Ballantyne's Scouts 317.5 defeated by American Rednecks 426.5
5: Mike Pyke (5)
4: Matthew Priddis (7)
3: Dyson Heppell (8)
2: Justin Westhoff (2)
1: Ben Brown (2)

Round 3: South West Dragons 422.5 defeated American Rednecks 421.5
5: Matthew Priddis (12)
4: Matthew Jaensch (8)
3: Mike Pyke (8)
2: Dyson Heppell (10)
1: Ben Brown (3)

Round 4: Forgot to submit team

Round 5: The Ladyboys 402 defeated by American Rednecks 444.5
5: Jack Steven (5)
4: Jamie Elliot (4)
3: Matthew Priddis (15)
2: Nathan Jones (2)
1: Luke Dahlhaus (1)

Round 6: American Rednecks 438 defeated the bye
5: Mike Pyke (13)
4: Jamie Elliot (8)
3: Jarryd Blair (3)
2: Dyson Heppell (12)
1: Luke Dahlhaus (2)

Round 7: Animals run wild 438 defeated by American Rednecks 479.5
5: Jack Steven (10)
4: Dyson Heppell (16)
3: Matthew Priddis (18)
2: Jamie Elliot (10)
1: Andrew Swallow (1)

Round 8: Classy Gentlemen 456.5 defeated American Rednecks 372
5: Jack Steven (15)
4: Matthew Priddis (22)
3: Bernie Vince (3)
2: Lachie Whitfield (1)
1: Ed Curnow (1)

Round 9: American Rednecks 448 defeated Holiday Armadillos 0
5: Bernie Vince (8)
4: Mark Blicavs (4)
3: Robbie Gray (3)
2: Matthew Priddis (24)
1: Jack Steven (16)

Round 10: South-Eastern Polar Bears 443.5 defeated by American Rednecks 476.5
5: Mark Blicavs (9)
4: Ben Brown (7)
3: Jack Steven (19)
2: Lachie Whitfield (2)
1: Matt Rosa (3)

Round 11: City Oval Plovers 441.5 defeated American Rednecks 424.5
5: Matthew Priddis (29)
4: Robbie Gray (7)
3: Lachie Whitfield (5)
2: Ben Brown (9)
1: Bernie Vince (9)

Round 12: Mozzie Bites 460 defeated American Rednecks 434.5
5: Robbie Gray (12)
4: Bernie Vince (13)
3: Matthew Priddis (32)
2: Mark Blicavs (11)
1: Lachie Whitfield (6)

Round 13: Draconian Knights 403.5 defeated American Rednecks 322.5
5: Robbie Gray (17)
4: Charlie Dixon (4)
3: Mark Blicavs (14)
2: Lachie Whitfield (7)
1: Bernie Vince (14)

annnnnnnnnnnnnnnddddddddddddddd your 2015 Deddy Medalist, adding to his collection of LFFL accolades (now including back to back Deddy medals) Matthew Priddis!

Final Leaderboard
1st - Matthew Priddis - 32 (votes)
2nd - Jack Steven - 19
3rd - Robbie Gray - 17
4th - Dyson Heppell - 16
=5th - Bernie Vince - 14
=5th - Mark Blicavs - 14
Mike Pyke - 13
Jamie Elliot - 10
Ben Brown - 9
Matthew Jaensch - 8
Lachie Whitfield 7
Charlie Dixon 4
Matt Rosa 3
Jarryd Blair 3
Luke Dahlhaus 2
Nathan Jones 2
Justin Westhoff 2
Ed Curnow 1
Andrew Swallow 1