AFL Fantasy Price: $944,000 AFL Fantasy Profile. âFor some reason I thought I was the only person driving on the Monash on the way down to Casey, but it turns out it was quite a popular route for players.â. If you hope to own Max Gawn this season in drafts, you’ll need one of the first picks in the draft. âI feel like just before I got there, our club wanted to live up to that (private school) stereotype, because I walked into the most private school place Iâd ever walked into,â he said. He’s been too good, for too long to go outside the top 5. These were the trade week (held between 5 October and 9 October), the national draft (held on 26 November), the pre-season draft (15 December) and the rookie draft … Gawn was selected by the Dees with the 34th pick in the 2009 draft and was nineteen-years-old in his first year at the club. If you remove Luke Dunstan’s one game average of 100, then he’s the clear #1 ranked player in these formats by averages. I stopped wearing shin guards because I thought I was a forward, and I hated going into centre bounces. âI wasnât a full-time smoker, far from it, but there was a cigarette deck in my car from maybe a week before. I felt like I was an alien. The three-time All Australian detailed how being caught red-handed during that season was the first of many turning points. Gawn was selected by the Dees with the 34th pick in the 2009 draft and was nineteen-years-old in his first year at the club. Max Gawn makes for a terrific adversary against Sandilands and beats him around the ground, but not in the ruck contest, which is crucial with such class to utilise at ground level. 1 in the AFL for hit-outs (32.5 a game) and hit-outs to advantage (10.6 a game). He’s the most expensive player in all formats of the game. For the 14 games, he played he was one of only a handful of players that were ultimately season defining selections. Full name: Max Gawn Date of birth: ( 1991-12-30) 30 December 1991 (age 28) Place of birth: Victoria, Australia Original team(s): Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup) Draft: No. 3 in Wednesday night's draft. Iâm not putting it all on that divide and I donât think itâs that big of a divide ⦠but my whole first year I didnât say a word. Max Gawn (born 30 December 1991) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). For example, if starting Brodie Grundy or Reilly O’Brien over him, it gave you the cash to move Matt Rowell into a Josh Kelly type. Now 2020 has a jump of 12 points per game (adjusted) in AFLFantasy and SuperCoach. Gawn was part of a 2009 draft haul for the Dees that included Tom Scully, Luke Tapscott, Jack Trengove, Jordan Gysberts and Jack Fitzpatrick. Guys like Brodie Grundy, Max Gawn, Reilly O’Brien and even Rowan Marshall are all going super early ion drafts. In 2018 & 2019 his averages were comparable to each other. Made the All-Australian team for the third successive year and could lay claim to being the competition’s best ruckman. Given what we’ll need to pay to get him, you want some security that he’ll play. Name: Max GawnAge: 29Club: Melbourne DemonsPosition: Ruck, 2020 Highest Score: 131 Vs Richmond (AFLFantasy)185 Vs Hawthorn (SuperCoach), Career Highest Score: 154 Vs North Melbourne | AFLFantasy (2019)212 Vs North Melbourne | SuperCoach (2019), 2020 Average: 98.9 (AFLFantasy) | 123.6 (Adjusted Average)139.8 (SuperCoach), SuperCoach Price: $751,400AFLFantasy Price: $944,000AFLDreamTeam Price: $913,500. All-Australian, AFLCA Champion, Best and Fairest Winner. He’s proven that he’s a scoring beast and 2020 was no different for Max Gawn for multiple years. Height: 208cm … That’s certainly an argument I’d be open to hearing, as it’s one of the few reasons to justify not finding a way to start him. From a seasonal average of 111, was made up of 16 scores of 100 or more, nine of those he converted into 120+ and he had one match where he scored over 150. This over the other 2 formats is the one I find it hardest not to justify outlaying the cash. Newer Than: Age: 29yr 2mth Games: 134 Born: December 30, 1991 Origin: Sandringham Dragons The only thing stopping Max Gawn this week is Lloyd Meek. Welcome to the third round of the fantasy AFL draft. âIt was daunting. It included 7 tons, 2 of which were over 120 and an additional 5 scores between 80 and 99. I find it hard to split he and Brodie Grundy , so the big two rucks are ranked at the top. The other two are current skipper Max Gawn and swingman Tom McDonald, who almost left the club at the end of the pandemic-affected 2020 season. Similarly in DreamTeam, chances are you want him in your completed side by seasons end, if you don’t start with him. One of the primary reasons I’d avoid challenging a coach who passes on Gawn is because of how they choose to spread their cash. Max Gawn of the Demons and Reilly O'Brien of the Crows compete for the ball. If you want to own Max Gawn this season, then it’s going to create a sizeable dent in your starting salary cap. Because of the condensed style of scoring across formats, some might believe that to pick Gawn in starting squads your actually overpaying. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. Even though he missed three games this season with a PCL, he’s missed just 4 games over the last 3 seasons. Across the 21 games, he had only two where his scores dipped below 80. The longer you go without him, that harder it might be to succeed. 34 … Ranked #1 for AVG’s – 17ppg ahead of the third ranked player (Steele)Ranked 9th for total points – played 3 less games. It was tough to get a read on what scores Meek gave up last week in the AAMI as the Eagle ruckman all played limited minutes. Search titles only; Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. For the past three seasons, Max Gawn has reigned supreme as one of the best players across all game formats. âHereâs me who has come in and was as raw as anything. Max Gawn. A ruckman, 2.08 metres (6 ft 10 in) tall and weighing 109 kilograms (240 lb), Gawn is capable of contributing in both the ruck and forward l â(then-assistant coaches) Simon Goodwin and Ben Matthews sat me down and had a really good chat. Across his 2019 AFLFantasy/DreamTeam season, he ended the year as the sixth-highest averaging player overall lines and was the clear #2 ranked and averaging ruck. In an overall picture, you can argue you find yourself in a comparable or better position. The other two are current skipper Max Gawn and swingman Tom McDonald, who almost left the club at the end of the pandemic-affected 2020 season. Last year he scored 18 tons, 13 of them were above 120 and a ridiculous four scores over 150. Melbourne are confident Luke Jackson can complement Max Gawn as early as next year after the Dees selected the former Australian representative basketballer at pick No. âI think it was Brad Miller who asked âare you doing whatever it takes to be the best footballer you can be?â, and I go âyeah, I think so, I think Iâm doing everythingâ. He’s a genuine #1 pick candidate and won’t slide past the 3rd overall selection. Two of those awards went to men who are long gone. Max Gawn in action for the Demons (Getty) Gawn has played 134 games for the club since being selected at number 34 in the 2009 national draft, and has been name an … Max Gawn watches the 2009 AFL National Draft on television at his parents' home. âBy round eight 2015 Iâve got my head so far up my arse that Iâm nowhere near playing AFL football,â he said. âI didnât know if ruckwork was what I wanted to do. Meaning 12 of his 14 games met that scoring threshold. Any hope of getting him cheap is gone. 2020 consisted of 12 tons, 11 of them over 120, 7 over in 150 and his lowest score of the year was 87. That included his 212 against North Melbourne in the final round of the year. He ranked first across the league by average and is ranked 17 points per game ahead of Jack Steele, ranked third. âI went the sob story and said my family all smoke â they donât, none of my family smoke, so I wasnât sure why I ran with that.â. Gawnâs then-captain James McDonald spotted the ruckman smoking during the drive down, which led to Gawn being called into a meeting with the leadership group. Max Gawn of Melbourne Demons career AFL statistics. Was ranked No. Join our Patreon and get ahead of the Crowd! Watch every match of every round Live & On-Demand. Two of those awards went to men who are long gone. Melbourne skipper Max Gawn has shunned the option of free agency in 2021, instead signing a new four-year contract extension at the Demons. âIt was purely from the fact that I felt so different. A chat with former assistant coach Simon Goodwin helped Gawn turn his career around (AAP Image/Scott Barbour). Star ruckman Max Gawn has re-signed with the Melbourne Demons for a further four years, saying he would be stupid to leave the AFL club now. Melbourne captain Max Gawn has revealed just how far back he came from to become one of the competition’s best ruckmen. Entering into 2021, I see little reasons why this might change. Devise a plan that enables you to get him sooner than later. Due to the shorter quarters, scores of 80 were considered an equivalent 100 of previous seasons. The Definitive AFL Fantasy Mock Draft for the 2021 AFL Fantasy season. DRAFT DECISION. I reckon he’s more of an insurance policy because they are very thin on ruck stocks without Max and got bitten in2017 when Gawn missed half the year. Featuring the drafting talents of Warnie from The Traders, AFL Fantasy GOAT Moreiras Magic, and members from The Coaches Panel, Keeper League Pod, Lystics AFL, OTLS, Plus Six Podcast and, of course, The Draft … Speaking on The Phil Davis Podcast, Gawn explained how out-of-place he felt when first arriving at the âprivate schoolâ club. Kayo is your ticket to the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. If you hope to own Max Gawnthis season in drafts, you’ll need one of the first picks in the draft. Braydon Preuss requested a trade to Melbourne but struggled to get a regular game in the senior side in 2019. âI found it so hard to fit in when I got to the club. And even if he scores under, can you generate the cash required early to get him at this bottomed out price? Want access 24 hours early to the 50 Most Relevant podcasts? Supercoach Price: $751,400 Supercoach Profile. In SuperCoach he finished the year as the second-highest averaging player and ranked fifth for total points. It was well documented that I loved a dart, loved a drink and wasnât exactly the most professional person ⦠they didnât comprehend that I did things differently. New to Kayo? The challenge is, should he have a strong opening 4-5 weeks and holds his average, which is entirely possible. But if it worked for someone else’s structure, I wouldn’t argue the selection. Max Gawn was the next highest averaging player and should be a popular first selection. Age: 29yr 2mth Games: 134 Born: December 30, 1991 Origin: Sandringham Dragons. Height: 208cm Weight: 109kg Position: Ruck. As good as his season was in AFLFantasy and DreamTeam, Gawn has always excelled more in SuperCoach. Gawn, who underwent two knee reconstructions early in his career, has notched 134 games for the Demons since being drafted with pick No. Your Home of SuperCoach, AFLFantasy & DreamTeam. Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images "It's a big job for Preussy to take on Grundy … Melbourne captain Max Gawn has revealed just how far back he came from to become one of the competitionâs best ruckmen. We had 10 people in our leadership group at the time and I was sat in a chair in the front with a semi-circle of all 10,â he said. THE SPINE: The respective spines also provide a key area of interest, with champions scattered throughout, but one side coming out a clear winner in our eyes. It’s really only Gary Ablett that has a higher historical SuperCoach average than him. In AFLFantasy/DreamTeam he averaged 98.9 (123 adjusted) for the season. To go with this high scoring basement and the nearly unmatched ceiling is historical durability. For the record, his opening five games are against Fremantle (Darcy/Lobb), St Kilda (Ryder), GWS (Mumford/Flynn), Geelong (Stanley) & Hawthorn (Ceglar/McEvoy). He’s a genuine #1 pick candidate and won’t slide past the 3rd overall selection. He’s been too good, for too long to go outside the top 5. Starting with a $10 million salary cap, you must select 30 players in your squad (eight defenders, 11 midfielders, three rucks, eight forwards). Last season was a sizeable scoring jump across all formats in contrast to his previous two seasons. By Staff writers on May 4, 2020, 9:00pm Brodie Grundy, Max Gawn, Dustin Martin and Nat Fyfe were the first four picks in AFL.com.au's Super Draft. Charles ‘Chubby’ Forrester and James ‘Jas’ Byrne played for the club in the 1870s, even before the Victorian Football Association was formed. SuperCoach AFL: Beyond the top two, where will rucks go in a Draft? However, Max isn’t a great round one scorer, posting 91 (v … Iâm like âah shit, Iâve been caught here â so do I deny again or do I go the sob story?â. I was 208 centimetres but I was playing as a forward. In one of those games, he severely hurt his ankle and spent the majority of the second term on the bench receiving treatment. The deal takes the ruckman through until the end of the 2025 season, with the 29-year-old saying he never really considered elsewhere. Gawn has thrived as a solo ruckman in recent years. Max Gawn. Based on his recent history, you can have confidence in his availability. Click here for 2021 Fantasy prices. Scored more than Dangerfield, Mitchell. Charles ‘Chubby’ Forrester and James ‘Jas’ Byrne played for the club in the 1870s, even before the Victorian Football Association was formed. I’m removing any of the potential risks of not getting him in for SuperCoach by staring with him. Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >. To put that in a perspective hall of fame SuperCoach players Dane Swan and Scott Pendlebury has never averaged over 130, Tom Rockliff’s revered 2014 was an average of 131. Brownlow Medallist Lachie Neale had a career-best Fantasy year and should be in the mix as the best midfielder alongside Tom Mitchell who averaged 127 and 129 in his first two seasons at the Hawks. Unless you lock away one of the top tiers of ruckman early, you won’t be looking at one until the latter half of your drafts. âHe says âso you werenât smoking on the Monash on the way to training then?â. Patreon Exclusive | What to do when your team gets stuck. Last Drafted: Round 3, Pick #34 2009 National Draft by Melbourne Demons. I probably looked like one as well!â. Do you believe he is fantasy relevant?Will you be starting with him?Have your say at our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. In AFLFantasy given his price point and the potential challenge of leaving yourself too ‘rookie heavy’ on the field, for me, it’s hard to start him. Max Gawn. Gawn had surgery in 2009 to repair his ACL and missed the majority of his first season at the club. The 28-year-old went on to explain how a meeting with two assistant coaches early in 2015 set him on his way to becoming the two-time best and fairest winner he is today. Two rounds down, 20 to go. I was able to get away from the constant feedback I was getting from (coach Paul Roos) and they really put me in a good mindset.â, *Odds are current as of 21st March 2021, 5:06am AEST. Melbourne took Luke Jackson at Pick 3. Last season in that format he averaged a career high of 139.9. Why should I pick him? The 2009 AFL draft consisted of four opportunities for player acquisitions during the 2009/10 Australian Football League off-season. They're the literal and metaphorical giants of the ruck position, but Melbourne and Collingwood can't seem to capitalise on the dominance shown by Max Gawn … Despite missing three games, he still ranked 9th for overall SuperCoach points and scored more than Patrick Dangerfield and Tom Mitchell. #11 Melbourne Demons. He was drafted by Melbourne. Name: Max Gawn Team: Melbourne Demons Position: MID/FWD Price: $944,000 Bye round: 14 2020 average: 98.9 2020 adjusted average: 123.2 2020 games played: 14 Predicted average: 118.5 Draft range: 1-5. âIt was pre-season in my first year, and I hadnât trained yet because of my knee,â he said. In Draft, just like in the AFL, players can only play for one team each round. Appointed captain ahead of the 2020 season, the star ruckman thrived with the extra responsibility. 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