Generally speaking, when the Bulldogs are winning they rarely make significant role changes. "Is Cam Rayner a midfielder? Name: Marcus BontempelliAge: 24Club: Western BulldogsPosition: Midfield2019 Highest Score: 139 Vs Brisbane (AFLFantasy)166 Vs Brisbane (SuperCoach)2019 Average: 104.6 (AFLFantasy)114.7 (SuperCoach)SuperCoach Price: $623,000AFLFantasy Price: $777,000AFLDreamTeam Price: $706,500. However, last year he proved to be not just a healthy SuperCoach option but a reasonable premium option in all formats. Similarly in SuperCoach, it’s an average of 102, 107, 105 & 104. If I was playing a SuperCoach format than Bont will be going in a draft as someones likely #1 midfielder. ", "He would be a much better option for the Saints. If you’re not starting him, he certainly needs to be a player that’s tracked as a potential upgrade target. ", "It’s unlikely you are going to get Patrick Cripps but he’s out of contract at the end of 2021. Who knows? Marcus Bontempelli (born 24 November 1995) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). Last season in SuperCoach he ended the season ranked sixth overall for total points and tenth in terms of averages. No he’s not. Your Home of SuperCoach, AFLFantasy & DreamTeam. Now at some point the Brisbane Lions’ salary squeeze is going to happen. Bontempelli has played 104 games for the club, and has been touted as a long-term skipper of the Bulldogs. He brought his best with 37 disposals at 78% efficiency, 17 contested, 10 clearances and 8 tackles. The immediate future at Footscray has been locked in, with Western Bulldogs confirming star midfielder Marcus Bontempelli has re-signed with the club. Marcus Bontempelli was clean, precise, articulate, smooth and creative. Want access 24 hours early to the 50 Most Relevant podcasts? I think he absolutely can. Bontempelli, who will turn 23 on Saturday, debuted with the Bulldogs as a teenager early in the 2014 season. During those four seasons, he averaged 92, 98, 100 and 92. From the first bounce to the final siren looked like a Lamborghini in a Holden factory. In addition to a high scoring frequency of hundreds, healthy basement and ceiling is that he rarely misses a game. “The other thing that we may have discounted in this conversation is the fact that Patrick Cripps hasn’t played in a great team yet.”, https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/10/50/marcus-bontempelli_1ltb1jfh14cnj18oxtb7vw7vmz.jpg?t=771633967&w=500&quality=80, The Western Bulldogs draft history is a mixed bag. Ever since breaking out in the 2015 season, Marcus Bontempelli has been featured in many of our sides. Last year, this wasn’t as prevalent with the then continued development of Aaron Naughton, Josh Scache and even Sam Lloyd meant he wasn’t forced to play inside forward 50. “I’m going to rank the players coming out of contract that the Saints would have been better served at having a real crack at in 12 months’ time as opposed to rushing into Brad Crouch.”. Marcus was often required as a marking forward. On Tuesday, it was confirmed Bontempelli has signed a two-year contract extension that will see him stick with the Bulldogs until at least 2021. Over the past four seasons, Bont has always been relevant but hasn’t been able to consistently score the big numbers that have forced him into our sides as a genuine topline premium. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs), "You’re probably not going to get Marcus Bontempelli either but he’s out of contract at the end of 2021 and would be worthwhile having a crack at also. The durable midfielder has missed only three games in the previous four seasons. AFL DRAFT: The Western Bulldogs draft history is a mixed bag | Pick 3 - who has been the best and who will be selected this year? So if you’re bullish on the Dogs having a strong year, then potentially he’s a good fit for your side. It should be further enhanced in 2020 with the inclusion of Josh Bruce. “I think there’s something in [Bontempelli's] DNA that enables him to be a little bit more expansive and a little bit more creative," Watson told SEN Breakfast. It looks good for another year for the Bont and his owners. “We have created a great environment and we have the right program and people in place to take this group to the next level.”. ", "He’s a goalkicking wingman but now plays inside and he’s going to be a very good player for a long time. Across AFLFantasy/DreamTeam he ranked thirteenth for overall points scored and averaged more than Patrick Cripps, Stephen Coniglio and Dayne Zorko. At the conclusion of the 2017 season, following Murphy's retirement and Wood's elevation to full-time captaincy, Bontempelli was named vice-captain of the club for the 2018 season. One consideration to factor in is that with so many useful options from that multi bye round week, his ownership percentage could be very low come the first lockout. But can he be a Christian Petracca-type? Join our Patreon and get ahead of the Crowd! Early Trade. “We have a really talented group of young players, and I’m excited about what they are capable of producing with a bit more experience under their belts. Only twice all season did he scoring drop below 80. Below are the seven players Cornes has thrown up as options for the Saints: "Cam Rayner is out of contract at Brisbane. Do you believe he is fantasy relevant?Will you be starting with him?Have your say at our Facebook,  Twitter or Instagram. Done deal Bontempelli has played 104 games for the club, and has been touted as a long-term skipper of the Bulldogs. He won the AFLCA Champion Player of the Year Award in 2019, and is a three-time Charles Sutton Medallist and three-time All-Australian. Prior to the news of the re-signing, Bontempelli was pumped up by former Essendon captain Tim Watson, who explained why he prefers the Dogs star over Carlton ball-magnet Patrick Cripps. “There are some stars coming out of contract at the end of next year – and we’re talking the best midfielders in the game,” Cornes told AFL Trade Radio’s The In terms of new ‘additions’ to their core midfield group it’s only Libba that. One of the previous reasons for not starting him was due to the inconsistency of his role. Bontempelli received a nomination for the 2014 AFL Rising Star award in round 13 of the 2014 season. "And his age would be better for the Saints. “I love Patrick Cripps, we know what you’re going to get and he’s a competitive beast as well. Brad Crouch has nominated St Kilda as his preferred destination with a reported five-year contract in the offing for the Adelaide free agent. “I’ve made no secret about the love I have for the club, and how I want to play a key role in the future success of this playing group,” Bontempelli told the club website.

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