Isaac Cumming transferred from the GWS Giants in the off season looking for a more solid spot in the best 22 of a rising AFL club, and at the Crows he has landed in a club that looks to be on an upward trajectory. However, last week in the smashing of Essendon, he wasn't involved much playing as a deep defender, with the midfield putting up a wall and locking the ball away from him to a large extent. Fantasy coaches who might have hoped for more midfield rotations for Cumming would have been mightily disappointed on that showing, leading to many trade-outs this week.
Isaac Cumming transferred from the GWS Giants in the off season looking for a more solid spot in the best 22 of a rising AFL club, and at the Crows he has landed in a club that looks to be on an upward trajectory. However, last week in the smashing of Essendon, he wasn't involved much playing as a deep defender, with the midfield putting up a wall and locking the ball away from him to a large extent. Fantasy coaches who might have hoped for more midfield rotations for Cumming would have been mightily disappointed on that showing, leading to many trade-outs this week.
Isaac Cumming was brought in by some fantasy coaches after the bye period as a low-cost speculative pick to graduate to a full premium defender. His scoring floor is not terrible, and he is capable of piling up big numbers on the right day to lift his average somewhere near a fantasy ton. Last game was not one of those days, part of a team that copped a pizzling away to Port Adelaide. His role across half back remains unchanged under interim coach Mark McVeigh, however, and you have to hold him at this stage if you made the decision to ride his variance all the way home.
Isaac Cumming is one of a number of younger Giants who are settling into best 22 positions with the recent departures from the club of stalwarts Heath Shaw, Zac Williams and before them Nathan Wilson. Along with Lachlan Ash and Jack Buckley, there is a lot of work to do rebounding off half back at GWS and they are all sharing in the statistical spoils of the increased job security and responsibility. Ash and Cummings in particular are very relevant for fantasy this year, coming off a low base but with potential to establish themselves with some consistent scoring.
Chances are Cumming
Emergency and replacement have been all-too-familiar labels for Isaac Cumming. The former top-20 draft pick has elite disposal and exciting pace but has remained on the outer, without a consistent opportunity at senior level to prove his talents. 22 disposals and five marks in the NEAFL indicates promise, enhanced by five 30+ outings. An Adam Tomlinson-sized void on the wing is beckoning Cumming. Even if he's not primed for the fat side, Lachie Whitfield then moves up and a half back slot opens. One way or another, we'll see more of the Broken Hill recruit in 2020. Snare him from the free agent pool if he lights up in the Marsh series.
Isaac coming on
The marauding half back flanker broke out for a debut in season 2018, Isaac Cumming demonstrating his capacity to build offence from the back. He was consistent at NEAFL level, rating above average for disposals, kicks, contested possessions, uncontested possessions, marks and intercept marks for his position. His best performance at senior level was a 14-touch performance against the Eagles in round 8. Entering his third season on the list, the talented Cumming will be seeking greater opportunity in the senior side. With Heath Shaw nearing the end, Cumming will seek to displace his veteran teammate at the earliest convenience. The youngster has been unlucky to be at the Giants during a period where established stars have been excellent at advancing the ball. His opportunity is bound to arrive sooner than later.
