Karl Amon was in the news this week for being held out of some training sessions at Dingley during the week, as he manages ongoing knee soreness. Players of his age have almost inevitably got something chronic afflicting them which they carry through games and seasons, and for Amon it's the knee. This does not necessarily mean that his statistical output is going to be down this week; sometimes the injections given every week for this sort of problem do the job, sometimes they don't. If allowed a choice, nevertheless, fading him is the safe option.
Karl Amon was in the news this week for being held out of some training sessions at Dingley during the week, as he manages ongoing knee soreness. Players of his age have almost inevitably got something chronic afflicting them which they carry through games and seasons, and for Amon it's the knee. This does not necessarily mean that his statistical output is going to be down this week; sometimes the injections given every week for this sort of problem do the job, sometimes they don't. If allowed a choice, nevertheless, fading him is the safe option.
Amon a man on a mission
After an in-game knee injury in round 2, Karl Amon came back in round 7 to deliver his best series of games in season five off a wing, ending speculation of a move back to Melbourne by signing a three-year deal in the off season. There was a 40-point gap between his ceiling and floor in that run, with a mean below the baseline. Amon was a good news story for the Power in what was mostly another disappointment. Reaching 20 disposals is a minimum requirement for a fantasy midfielder... tick. The remaining issue is that his floor is still too low for what is a highly demanding position. He’s worth a look late in the draft, as his best may be yet to come.
Karl Amon is the sort of player who goes well when the team is going well, and can push you over into silverware. He was nowhere when Port Adelaide went on their early 0-5 run and even spent time in the SANFL, but has returned as the Power have increased their power levels and is now delivering somewhere near his scoring ceiling for his fantasy owners. Like the teal machine in general he has not proven yet that he can deliver 22 good games in a row, but for spot usage in daily formats he is capable of piling up numbers on the outside seemingly at will.
Karl Amon is heading for possible All-Australian honours this season which has been a breakout for him, taking his game from B-grade to contending to be the best attacking wingman in the league. Many wingmen in the modern game spend a lot of time mopping up in defence providing extra numbers behind the ball, but Amon's main job is to drive the ball inside 50 and contribute on the scoreboard. This can make him slightly reliant on supply and the flow of the game, however, and his fantasy value is not quite at premium level with a worryingly low floor.
Karl Amon made headlines this week for his flashy goal celebrations in a losing side, but fantasy coaches are more interested in his statistical output with ball or jumper in hand. He has been a big part of Port's injection of youth this season, running off a wing and jagging a few goals in replacement of the departed Jared Polec. Many fantasy coaches have kept him as their bench defender, hoping not to have to play him on days when Port gets belted and he doesn't receive as much footy on the outside. In that role, you just have to hope you'll catch his good day.
Never kiss a fool, Karl
Omitted from last year's round 1 Power team in favour of new recruits, Karl Amon came back in for round 4 for four anonymous performances before a Nic Naitanui-induced concussion put him out for ten weeks, then he succumbed to a knee injury on his second game back. In only one out of six games did he match 2017's personal best fantasy output. Amon sought but did not get a trade back to Victoria in the off season, and with Port continuing to look for fresh options on the flanks and wings, it is easy to conclude that he's going to spend 2019 with one foot on the plane to Tullamarine. His JLT might impress, but he may be playing for recruiters rather than his own club's match committee. Leave him alone.
Amon, pass on left hand side
In his fourth season, Karl Amon finally made it to the best 22 for Port to take his disposal average up to 18 mostly playing on the left wing, with some excursions to forward and back flanks though he rarely got the ball inside forward 50. It has taken a while for Amon to establish himself at Alberton, and if this is his ceiling, it's eminently replaceable. He is most at risk from the raft of trade-ins made in the summer like Steven Motlop, Dom Barry and Trent McKenzie. He looks to be last in and first out.
