The 10 best points of difference for your 2019 SuperCoach team
Separate yourself from the pack with these picks.
Published by
Kristian Amenta
The following list of players have a current ownership of 5 per cent or less in SuperCoach heading into round one of the 2019 AFL season.
In no particular order, here are 10 most best PODs to pick in your side:
Wayne Milera (Defender)
Price: $433,100 / Ownership: 3%
Milera is due for a breakout year who showed glimpses of stardom in the second half of 2018. His JLT form was superb, scoring 76 in his first outing before collecting 28 disposals at 100% efficiency for 123 points in the second week of matches.
ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 28: (L-R) Wayne Milera of the Crows competes for the ball with Jesse Lonergan of the Suns during the round six AFL match between the Adelaide Crows and Gold Coast Suns at Adelaide Oval on April 28, 2018 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)
Luke Ryan (Defender)
Price: $489,900 / Ownership: 2%
Scores of 83 and 81 from two JLT performances, Ryan is one will seriously benefit from the new kick-in rule, especially when playing at home. In 2018, he averaged 90 SuperCoach points in just his second season at AFL level.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Luke Ryan of the Dockers looks to pass the ball during the round eight AFL match between the Fremantle Dockers and the St Kilda Saints at Optus Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Elliot Yeo (Midfielder)
Price: $585,500 / Ownership: 5%
Has enjoyed the transition into a full-time midfielder, and showed real signs of improvement fantasy-wise in the past 12 months. Averaged over 100 for the second consecutive year, and his midfield-only option makes him a serious point of difference.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 14: Elliot Yeo of the Eagles in action during the 2018 AFL Round 04 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Gold Coast Suns at Optus Stadium on April 14, 2018 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Media/Getty Images)
Jaegar O'Meara (Midfielder)
Price: $503,200 / Ownership: 4%
Didn't feature in JLT 1 but restored faith the following week with 104 points while amassing 35 possessions. Not as cheap as previous seasons, but has proven what he can accomplish when fit.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 19: Jaeger O'Meara of the Hawthorn Hawks runs with the ball during the round 22 AFL match between the Carlton Blues and the Hawthorn Hawks at Etihad Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)
Marcus Bontempelli (Midfielder)
Price: $564,600 / Ownership: 3%
After high ownership last year, it's unusual to see 'Bont' in less teams heading into round one. One of the top goal-kicking midfielders from the past three seasons, his ability to open up the game inside 50 makes him a decent selection.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 12: Marcus Bontempelli of the Bulldogs celebrates a goal during the round eight AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Brisbane Lions at Etihad Stadium on May 12, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)
Dayne Zorko (Midfielder)
Price: $520,200 / Ownership: 2%
The new Lions skipper is probably underpriced considering his ability to score 120 plus with ease, averaged over 108 for two straight years in 2016-17. The only worry is consistency when he starts getting tagged.
Dayne Zorko during the round 10 AFL match between the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans at The Gabba on May 26, 2018 in Brisbane, Australia.
Jarrod Witts (Ruckman)
Price: $480,900 / Ownership: 4%
The second newly-appointed captain on this list, Witts averaged 88 and 94 from his two seasons with the Suns. A great option as your second ruck if you're looking for a cheaper player.
GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 11: Jarrod Witts of the Suns and Ivan Soldo of Richmond challenge for the ball during the round 21 AFL match between the Gold Coast Suns and the Richmond Tigers at Metricon Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)
Sam Menegola (Geelong)
Price: $543,100 / Ownership: 3%
Menegola averaged 100 last season for the third consecutive year since being drafted. He managed to record 120 points or more on six different occasions last season and his forward and midfield durability makes him a worthwhile choice.
GEELONG, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 25: Sam Menegola of the Cats (right) celebrates a goal with Daniel Menzel of the Cats during the 2017 AFL round 14 match between the Geelong Cats and the Fremantle Dockers at Simonds Stadium on June 25, 2017 in Geelong, Australia. (Photo by Adam Trafford/AFL Media/Getty Images)
Mitch Wallis (Western Bulldogs)
Price: $498,800 / Ownership: 2%
Hasn't received as much fantasy attention as teammates Josh Dunkley and Toby McLean, but Wallis is a cheaper option up forward who has shown high consistency in recent years. A decent JLT showing with scores of 124 and 88. From 18 matches last season, Wallis dropped below 80 just three times.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 08: Mitch Wallis of the Bulldogs handballs during the round three AFL match between the Western Bulldogs and the Essendon Bombers at Etihad Stadium on April 8, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)
Travis Boak (Port Adelaide)
Price: $478,000 / Ownership: 2%
Has the potential to return to his best after moving on from Port Adelaide captain, scores of 81 and 101 in both pre-season games reflects that. Boak's season averages have dipped in recent years, but the 30-year-old still has something to offer fantasy coaches as an under-priced forward.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 01: Travis Boak of the Power celebrates victory during the round two AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Port Adelaide Power at the Sydney Cricket Ground on April 1, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/AFL Media/Getty Images)