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It is theoretical halfway mark of the 2015 AFL Season, as fantasy coaches around Australia are neck deep with their weekly trades – trying to find the best bargain or the next player on the rise. Geelong are among six teams sharing the bye in Round 13, the final of the three bye rounds – a true nightmare for AFL Fantasy coaches. It’s a perfect opportunity to cast over a few of our Geelong contingent who present themselves are viable fantasy options from here on in.

Mark Blicavs – RUC/MID ($533,000)

Not only is Blicavs one of a kind in the way of his AFL Fantasy position as a Midfield/Ruck, the former steeplechaser is having a career best season. Averaging 98.67 across the season, Blicavs is truly redefining the ruckman’s role and often plays as a midfielder making him perhaps the most versatile player in the league. From his twelve appearances, the 90 point mark had been toppled eight times while also boasting only one score below 80. By playing as a midfielder yet having ruck status, Blicavs gathers more disposals than most of his AFL Fantasy combatants, whilst still producing extra points through hitouts. His sheer unmatchable status and flexibility makes his one of the best ruck prospects moving forward and a must have in your AFL Fantasy teams.

Mathew Stokes – MID ($425,000)

Stokes has plummeted $86,000 since his starting price this season, yet his stock market drop may not appear as diabolical as it seems. The AFL Fantasy website displays Stokes averaging a rather monotonous 76.56 points, yet two factors have not been taken into account: injury and substitute’s vests. When taking out an injured 22 and sub-affected 52, Stokes averaged 87.85 – with a low score of 62. What makes Stokes so attracted in AFL Fantasy is indeed his price and isn’t a big leap from a rookie who has exhausted his cash generating purposes. In comparison, Brisbane’s Jack Redden is averaging striking similar to Stokes’ revised average, yet will cost owners an additional $82,000.

Josh Caddy - MID ($476,000)

After tantalising AFL Fantasy coaches over the past two years for a breakout campaign, Caddy has finally delivered. A slow start to the season caused coaches to sense a feeling of Déjà vu, only to be unprepared for what was to come. In the lead up to Geelong’s bye, Caddy produced figures of 99, 89, 95, 121 and 90 – a testament to his breakout campaign. Caddy is leading the brigade of younger Cats taking over the mantle from seasoned veterans whilst providing adequate support for skipper Joel Selwood. Caddy is on the rise; a trend that should only continue after Geelong’s rest to assure a breakout season has occurred.

Corey Enright – DEF ($487,000)

The freshly crowned 300 game veteran, a stalwart in Geelong’s premiership era, is enjoying another stellar AFL Fantasy campaign – averaging 90 across the season. Enright, 33, has defied the conception of players withering with age, currently producing his 10th consecutive campaign averaging 80 or more. Eight of his twelve games have already produced in excess of 80 fantasy points, including 150 points against Collingwood in Round 6. 2015 may also be Enright’s final season in the league, and what better way to see off the champ than rewarding him with a place in your AFL Fantasy defence.

Steve Johnson – MID ($454,000)

Johnson probes a similar scenario to Mathew Stokes, dropping $159,000 since season’s beginning due to multiple factors including form and substitute vests. In Round 4, Chris Scott handed Johnson the green vest resulting in a lowly 49 (from 32% game time albeit) and a high break even, sending his price on the decline. Despite his age, Johnson has shown in 2015 that he still has the ability to score well in AFL Fantasy. Noticeably, Johnson has lost his breakneck speed and has played more throughout the forward line than in the midfield. A slight possibility of earning forward status in the future? Perhaps. Nonetheless, a tried and trusted fantasy commodity that should be in your considerations moving forward.

Keep an eye out for…

Daniel Menzel – FWD ($146,000)

Menzel is just three weeks away from returning from countless ACL and knee issues that have haunted his career to the point. A return through the VFL is most likely, but on the occasion he breaks into the senior side, a cheap, yet experienced forward can be sought. In 2011, Menzel broke into the Geelong line-up which was no simple task, kicking 34 goals in 21 games before his romance with injury commenced. There’s no doubt Menzel has ample amounts of talent, and could be a bargain for your side come the latter stages of the season at basement price.