FOX FOOTY SuperCoach preview: Power

Young gun ... Can Hamish Hartlett elevate his game to the next level in 2013? Source: Ben McMahon / AAP

Planning to avoid Port Adelaide players in FOX FOOTY SuperCoach? Then you'll miss out on some of the best bargains on offer this year.

Given Port's recent form it would be very easy when scrolling through potential picks for 2013 to get to Port Adelaide, shrug your shoulders, and say "pass". 

Big mistake.

Port has a new coach in Ken Hinkley and he loves FOX FOOTY SuperCoach (we don't know this for sure, but check out the following info and it's hard to argue).

The Power embarked on the lowest-profile recruiting spree of all time at the end of last season. Hands up if you recognise any of these names that arrived at the club: Campbell Heath (traded from Sydney), Lewis Stevenson (traded from West Coast), Jack Hombsh (traded from GWS), Jake Neade (traded from GWS as a pre-draft selection).

But if there's one way to lift your profile it's to jump on to the radar as a potential FOX FOOTY SuperCoach bargain. And Port has plenty of those, including a few of the above names.

BYE: Round 11 (with Brisbane Lions, Hawthorn, Richmond, Fremantle, Western Bulldogs)

FOX FOOTY SUPERCOACH STAR

Last Saturday's NAB Cup clash against Melbourne demonstrated what Hartlett is capable of: 23 disposals, six marks, two tackles, five inside-50s, two goals and 135 SuperCoach points. The 22-year-old former No.4 draft pick (2008) has all the tools to take the competition by storm - if his body didn't keep breaking down. Hartlett is fit and flying at the moment - last weekend is exhibit A - he has dual-position status this season and we do have six more trades up our sleeves in case of emergency. Picking him is a risk that could pay off big time.

BANK EM

After struggling to break into the Eagles' line-up, Ebert returned home to Adelaide and quickly stamped himself as Port's No.1 midfielder. He averaged exactly 100 points a game last season and rarely dropped below 90. Not many huge scores but if you're after consistency, he's your man.

BUY EM

Kane Mitchell ($126,200 mid)

Won the Sandover Medal as the best player in the WAFL last season with an equal-record 58 votes. Has already shown himself to be a ball magnet in the pre-season although his kicking can let him down. Should be a safe choice to start in your midfield. Warning: he has to be promoted from the rookie list to play in round one. This should be a given, but don't commit until it happens.

Ollie Wines ($169,500 mid)

Teenage wrecking ball who will play most games this year. Loves the hard stuff, which is great news for FOX FOOTY SuperCoach with points on offer for clearances, contested possessions and tackles. His high draft rating (pick seven) attracts a reasonable price for a draftee, but if you fork out the cash you won't be disappointed.

Sam Colquhoun ($109,500 mid/def)

The skilful flanker was tipped to go in the first two rounds of the national draft but somehow slipped through to the pre-season draft, where Port was happy to pounce. Another to impress in the NAB Cup - he had 19 disposals and 99 FOX FOOTY SuperCoach points against Melbourne on Saturday - and the dual-position link is another plus. There isn't much of him though, so be wary of picking him on windy days!

Lewis Stevenson ($115,900 def)

Stevenson played 10 matches for the Eagles in 2010 then dropped off the AFL radar. He continued to perform for Claremont in the WAFL and looks set to slot on to a back flank this season at age 23. He notched 76 FOX FOOTY SuperCoach points on Saturday and you can expect plenty more games like that.

Jake Neade ($115,900 fwd/mid) 

Goalsneak who could be Port's Cyril Rioli. Smart around goal and loves to run down opponents. As a small forward don't expect huge scores, but he looks a good chance to play early. Another dual-position player.

BURY EM

Gray has threated for years to be a gun midfield/forward in the Dale Thomas mould, but his body keeps getting in the way. He was dogged by soft-tissue problems and then last year suffered an injury so gruesome sports website Deadspin ran the headline "Aussie footballer liquifies his knee". Gray might make it back some time this season, but Port won't rush him.

The ruck division isn't Port's greatest strength and Renouf is arguably not its strongest member. He hasn't played at all in the NAB Cup and is fighting Matthew Lobbe and Jarrad Redden for a spot in the team. Even when he plays, he doesn't score well (averaging 62 in 10 matches last year). At least he's got a premiership medallion.

FOX FOOTY SUPERCOACH DRAFT WATCHLIST

Port's most improved player last year lifted his FOX FOOTY SuperCoach average from 61 to 85 and could get better again. You could probably pick him up in the final round.

Sure to get more midfield time after crossing from Essendon. Out with a hammy at the moment but should be right for Round 1. At $356,700 he's worth a punt in FOX FOOTY SuperCoach CLASSIC too.

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