Yet to trouble the senior selection panel, mature-aged Ben Cavarra spent his first half of his AFL-listed year battling with a rib fracture and a hamstring strain. When he eventually strung together some form in the twos, the small forward did enough to attract attention, kicking two or more goals on seven occasions. Cavarra will be looking to finally realise his AFL debut, ready to inject his scoreboard pressure and tackling ability into the Dogs forward 50. The issue he faces is first-year draftee Cody Weightman, as there may not be room for both. Players of his type are rarely fantasy-relevant in draft leagues.
Cavarra stuck in hole
Yet to trouble the senior selection panel, mature-aged Ben Cavarra spent his first half of his AFL-listed year battling with a rib fracture and a hamstring strain. When he eventually strung together some form in the twos, the small forward did enough to attract attention, kicking two or more goals on seven occasions. Cavarra will be looking to finally realise his AFL debut, ready to inject his scoreboard pressure and tackling ability into the Dogs forward 50. The issue he faces is first-year draftee Cody Weightman, as there may not be room for both. Players of his type are rarely fantasy-relevant in draft leagues.
Cave canem Cavarra
Arriving to Whitten Oval after kicking 66 goals across the past two seasons for VFL outfit Williamstown, Ben Cavarra is a ready-made proposition. The third-round draft pick rated elite for forward 50 tackles, groundballs, score involvements and goals at VFL level and is renowned for his ability to pressure his opponent. Primarily positioned as a midfielder throughout his junior career, the small-statured Cavarra has demonstrated his ability to learn and perform in unique roles. A persistent weakness for the Bulldogs since their premiership exploits has been scoreboard impact. The club was ranked 15th across the competition for total score, recording 71 points per game last season. Following the departure of Luke Dahlhaus, the two-time VFL Team of the Year recipient has an opportunity to fill the vacancy. Primarily focused on his pressure and goal nous attributes, expect Cavarra to play as a traditional forward pocket. He holds little value in the fantasy world.
