Harrison Petty was the subject of a big-money offer in the off season but stayed with the Demons, who will hope their gamble pays off today as he looks set to replace Max Gawn in ruck as the captain serves a one-match suspension. Clubs are always looking for dynamism in their forward/ruck, and Melbourne got it in their flag year with Luke Jackson and hope Jacob van Rooyen can do the same, but if it is Petty who shoulders most of the stoppage work today he can expect to get battered by Essendon's ruck division. In fantasy, he a highly questionable spot start.
Harrison Petty was the subject of a big-money offer in the off season but stayed with the Demons, who will hope their gamble pays off today as he looks set to replace Max Gawn in ruck as the captain serves a one-match suspension. Clubs are always looking for dynamism in their forward/ruck, and Melbourne got it in their flag year with Luke Jackson and hope Jacob van Rooyen can do the same, but if it is Petty who shoulders most of the stoppage work today he can expect to get battered by Essendon's ruck division. In fantasy, he a highly questionable spot start.
Petty given small jobs
Spending time at both ends of the ground in year two, Harrison Petty was a consistent contributor through the back half of the campaign. Starting his AFL career primarily positioned as a defender, the South Australian kicked three goals in his first appearance as a forward against the Bulldogs in round 17. Petty has demonstrated competency at both ends of the ground and will seek to cement his role for the upcoming campaign. With a lot of senior defenders returning from injury this year, he has been training with the forward group in preseason. As is the case with most key position prospects, they rarely produce desirable fantasy scores.
Harrison's word is good
Despite coming off an elbow fracture before his first AFL preseason, Harrison Petty played out a full VFL season at Casey at CHB without touching the footy much. Petty will be one of a host of Demons vying for Jake Lever's spot in the first half of the season, though the implications for fantasy coaches are nil.
Petty is officer material
After luring Jake Lever, Melbourne then took another of his type in the draft in Harrison Petty, who also specialises in intercepting in defence through reading the play. His fantasy value centres on his mark tally. The key stat for Petty for fantasy coaches is his weight, as he will not be ready for senior footy to play his natural game until filling out his willowy frame. Leave him on the sidelines for this draft.
