Andrew Brayshaw made headlines last week for wearing his brother's helmet to ameliorate risks of further concussions, a problem which eventually forced retirement on Angus. Assuming he avoids that fate, fantasy coaches are more concerned with whether he can fill his boots this week against a depleted West Coast midfield whose chase and tackle is not among their strongest areas. It is important for fantasy premiums to take points when they are on offer, and Fremantle have some debts to repay from prior Derby meetings. Take the long handle and swing for the fences, AB!
Andrew Brayshaw made headlines last week for wearing his brother's helmet to ameliorate risks of further concussions, a problem which eventually forced retirement on Angus. Assuming he avoids that fate, fantasy coaches are more concerned with whether he can fill his boots this week against a depleted West Coast midfield whose chase and tackle is not among their strongest areas. It is important for fantasy premiums to take points when they are on offer, and Fremantle have some debts to repay from prior Derby meetings. Take the long handle and swing for the fences, AB!
Andrew Brayshaw gets the mantle of leadership formally handed over tonight from previous club champion Nat Fyfe, forming along with Caleb Serong one of the more prolific midfield duos in the league. Unlike Fyfe, both AB and Serong are smaller inside mids, making them both susceptible to tagging pressure as has been shown at different times during this season. No one could bully Fyfe on the inside, but Brayshaw can tend to suffer when a cooler is sent to him, as will probably happen again tonight in a high-stakes match for top four aspirants in a tight ladder tussle.
Andrew Brayshaw was one of the must-have midfielders in fantasy as he found his best form in 2023, but this year has been somewhat of a disappointment, as it has been for Fremantle as a whole. He has started a fair few games on a wing and played more of a role in transition than at the coalface, which has tended to limit his statistical output. Perhaps Justin Longmuir thinks that decision is best for the team, but it hasn't translated into better results on the scoreboard yet. Is a move back to the centre in his future to restore his stellar form?
Andrew Brayshaw is the lesser-known of the three Brayshaw brothers in the AFL system, unless you're a Dockers nuffie... or a fantasy coach. The much-celebrated Brayshaw breakout has already been and gone, and he has cemented his place at the top of the field contending for top 8 scoring midfielders in fantasy. He is an accumulator almost non pareil in the league at the moment, more consistent than Sam Walsh and Zach Merrett with a similar ability to go very large an his better days. He is not going to be cheap, but he's almost a must have on the run home.
Andrew Brayshaw is one of those fantasy players whose statistical output can wax and wane from week to week depending on role and matchup. When zoning off a lesser-known third tall or acting as the seventh defender he can rack up intercept possessions, though you can also get lost in a role like that if your opponent plays the decoy. Sometimes he can be led a merry dance by a particularly tough one-on-one. The result is a decently high ceiling and also a low floor, something which may or may not be helped by Griffin Logue being dropped this week.
Andrew Brayshaw was best on ground for Fremantle in the big win over the Tigers, showing superior workrate between contests and adding an impressive 12 tackles to his 39 touches for a monster score. Fantasy coaches would be licking their lips for his prospects next season, but this was really the year you wanted to be on him as he has lifted his average by 30 points and played every game. Look not for Bradshaw in 2022 but for 2022's version of Bradshaw, as throwing a saddle on up and coming conveyances like him is the ticket to fantasy success.
Andrew Brayshaw has the hopes of a lot of fantasy coaches on his shoulders this year as they hope he will break out in a Dockers midfield which needs more out of him than he has shown to date in his short career.
AB bats towards ton
The second selection in the 2017 national draft, Andrew Brayshaw continues to shine as a hard-running midfielder. A sterling 26-touch, three-goal effort against the Bulldogs in round 19 demonstrated his potential, which culminated in his first Brownlow vote. With 63% of his matches falling below the 20-disposal threshold, he will seek greater consistency in 2020. A young leader in the Docker engine room, much will be expected of Brayshaw to continue his improvement for the upcoming campaign. He should be available in the latter mid rounds if someone doesn't reach for him earlier. The type of upside selection a fantasy year is built on, and already subject to a great deal of hype from salary cap competitions for that reason, pick him with confidence.
Andrew Brayshaw made headlines for unwanted reasons late last year when his jaw was broken by a roundhouse from Andrew Gaff, ending his campaign early. This year has perhaps been a little disappointing, in a team that really needed some extra production inside post the departure of Lachie Neale and lacking Stephen Hill for most of the season through injury. Brayshaw has been spending time coming off half forward, underlining how he still struggles to compete with bigger bodies in the clinches. Perhaps another preseason is the ticket for him to be fantasy-relevant.
Brayshaw to play more
Everything was going right, until the sickening Andrew Gaff punch in round 20 derailed Andrew Brayshaw’s debut season. The #2 draft pick had been slowly developing with every game, and went into the West Coast clash with a four-round average of 86. His showing against the Hawks with 25 touches and a goal in round 19 is certainly a sign of things to come, likewise his team-high average in tackles. Looking toward 2019, Brayshaw has fully recovered from his broken jaw and will be a vital player in the team effort to fill the Lachie Neale void. He’s training at full pace, and finished second in the 2km time trial. Ross Lyon will continue to put minutes into his young stars, so expect him to be a regular feature in the seniors. His scores look primed to jump, so picking Brayshaw in the latter half of the draft could reap rewards.
Well ah, look what we got
Fremantle chose Andrew Brayshaw with the Lachlan Weller pick to join an already strong engine room. He averaged 24 touches, four clearances, six marks and seven tackles at TAC Cup level with kicking efficiency of 68%, and his leadership was just as impressive. Fremantle have nothing to lose by playing Brayshaw as early as possible, as immediate expectations are not high given their woeful 2017. He is an interesting flier option if it looks like the club will commit to him all year, which means an keeping an eye on him in the JLT.
