Ben King has not featured in a lot of mid-season All-Australian teams, as his light does not shine quite as brightly as others in the AFL firmament in better teams. His output in statistical terms has been as good as anyone, with his physical presence straightening up the Suns and his set shots being as reliable as any key forward. While most of his best work is done in the teeth of goals, it is undeniably handy to be able to rely on his goalscoring output when Gold Coast manages to figure out how to supply him. A solid player, albeit not for fantasy.
Ben King has not featured in a lot of mid-season All-Australian teams, as his light does not shine quite as brightly as others in the AFL firmament in better teams. His output in statistical terms has been as good as anyone, with his physical presence straightening up the Suns and his set shots being as reliable as any key forward. While most of his best work is done in the teeth of goals, it is undeniably handy to be able to rely on his goalscoring output when Gold Coast manages to figure out how to supply him. A solid player, albeit not for fantasy.
Ben King filled his boots in the match against the Tigers last week with a big bag of goals, which is to be expected of an elite full forward in a team which is dominating field position. As a fantasy asset, full forwards tend to be too reliant on supply to be every-week starters, but if Gold Coast can start winning consistently at home then King is, like his brother Max at St Kilda, firming into a very decent spot play in draft leagues when playing at home against lowly opposition. This would be contingent on the availability of Casboult and Lukosius as well, obviously.
The future King
Playing every senior game following his round 9 debut, Ben King stamped himself as a composed key forward. The youngster kicked multiple goals on five occasions, including a haul of four against Aaron Francis in the ten-point round 19 loss. A growing goal threat, King kicked 11 in his last five. King is key to the Suns long term prospects and the first-round draft selection has stamped himself as a forward for the upcoming decade. An exciting prospect on the rise, King holds less value in fantasy circles as a key forward in a struggling team. Reassess in twelve months' time.
Arrival of the King
Going two draft spots behind his twin brother Max, Ben King is also a swingman capable of causing damage at either end of the ground, which he did mostly forward in his last junior year at rates of two goals per game in the TAC Cup and three at the Championships. King is supposed to be the new spine of the club in conjunction with Jack Lukosius. With a thin body shape more like new teammate Peter Wright, he should start equally quietly as he won't be able to compete in the air with fully developed bodies regardless of his height. Leave him this year.
