374, Port Adelaide vs Geelong | AFL Finals | Match Review, Brisbane vs Richmond | AFL Finals | Match Review. He has no-one stealing his points, no threat of a tag, and his points can only improve as Fremantle rise up the ladder. Fyfe made his debut in Fremantle's 39-point win over the Richmond Tigers in the annual Len Hall ANZAC Day game at Subiaco Oval in 2010. Name: Nat Fyfe Team: Fremantle Position: MID Price: $779,000 Bye round: 13 2019 average: 105.0 2019 games played: 20 Predicted Average: 110 Draft range: Approx. Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au and everyday digital editions on any device. Pictured – Fremantle’s captain Nat Fyfe can’t hide his disappointment after another West Coast goalPicture: Daniel Wilkins. He isn’t as pricey as some of the other top 8 midfielders, but could easily produce similar if not better numbers. His top score in 2019 was only 133, and although he was ultra-consistent, he isn’t an accumulator and is more of an impact player who rarely produces massive fantasy scores. Fyfe’s ability to break a tag is invaluable in a phase where almost every team has a tagger, and not many midfielders can consistently break a tag. And although he will provide a strong target forward and possibly kick a few goals, his stat accumulation could take a small dent in correlation to time spent forward. A week later he was nominated for Goal of the Week after a brilliant snap against West Coast. AFL Western Derby, Fremantle Dockers vs West Coast Eagles at Optus Stadium, Perth. In the final card for 2020, Matt profiles two-time Norm. Draft range: Approx. FOLLOW US  ON TWITTER: @DTTALK for all thing AFL Fantasy (and more). He’s not like Tom Mitchell who racks up 50 touches week in week out, which often rules him out of being a captain option and is reflective in his fantasy scoring. This time last season, we were all wondering whether Fyfe could take his fantasy game to a new level and average 110, or close to it. Need Help? 375, Semi finals, captain strategy, trade tips – Ep. While other premium midfielders have clouds over their capability, Fyfe is a know-what-your-getting type player. This was evident with his consistency, more accumulative approach, and the fact that he managed 20 games for only the second time since 2011. In round 3 vs St Kilda, he was knocked out on 78 early in the 3rd quarter and was benched for the remainder of the game. In an interview early in the season, Fyfe admitted he had adopted a new game style which lacked X-factor to prevent injury, which has corrupted his career to date. Fyfe tallied 14 hundreds in 2019 (70%), including 7 (35%) games over 120, and of the 6 scores below 100, 5 were over 74 and his lowest was just 61. 376, Preliminary finals, forced trades, 50/50 calls – Ep. Bringing you a new episode every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Enjoy unlimited access to thewest.com.au PLUS daily digital editions of The West Australian and The Sunday Times on any device! 378, Fry’s Cash Cows – 2020 Cash Cow/Rookie Awards, Round 18 Fantasy Grand Final preview – Ep. Copyright © DT Talk 2007-2021 Nat Fyfe has shown that injuries can impact his season, having suffered several in the past. At the end of the day, Fyfe is a dual Brownlow medallist and has been a consistent fantasy performer when out on the park. Cult WA Tiger talked out of leaving AFL hub, Ex-Tiger Richardson fired up by dad’s footy heroics, Neale: Freo are in ‘fine hands’ without me, Whateley: ‘You can’t demand he go to a bottom club’, Rip-off warning: AFL tickets back on sale for $1k each. Due to his history, Fremantle will not hesitate to give him a week off to recover and will act with caution regarding any possible injury. Predicted Average: 110 Price: $779,000 He announced his arrival in the AFL with a soaring pack mark. As Fyfe gets older and new, younger players are coming through, I am expecting him to spend a little bit more time forward as we began to see in 2019. Fyfe is now a dual Brownlow medallist and despite only averaging 105 in both of his Brownlow years, there is enough evidence to suggest he can take his fantasy game to another level given he stays fit. Durability. Does the new Don get a gig... and get in the guts? On the occasions he goes forward, you know he’ll be competitive and kick a goal or 2. Team: Fremantle 2020 Doig Medal Preview | Nat Fyfe The skipper had an outstanding year as he spent more time up forward, letting a young… 3 hrs. With clouds looming over many other midfielders, Fyfe could be a safe option who should be a season keeper. Fyfe’s aggressive nature and heavy workload often see him get small injuries or even finds himself reported/suspended, and when picking premium midfielders, you’d hope for a bit of security when you’re paying so much. Name: Nat Fyfe He doesn’t rely on a single stat, averaging 29 touches, 5 marks, 4 tackles and just under a goal a game. 2nd-3rd round. | Celebrating 15 seasons of Fantasy fun, Brisbane vs Geelong | AFL Finals | Match Review, Port Adelaide vs Richmond | AFL Finals | Match Review, West Coast vs Collingwood | AFL Finals | Match Review, St Kilda vs Western Bulldogs | AFL Finals | Match Review, Aluniesheis 2020 Fantasy champion, season wrap and awards – Ep. Position: MID Call 1800 811 855 or view all subscription packages, © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2020. Fyfe has never played a full 22 games in the season throughout his whole career, and in 2019, he was rested twice for slight niggles. Can Laird make up some of the 11 points he dropped last season? Some teams don’t even bother tagging Fyfe due to his triumphant record against them. Supercoach Context. Video. This article is available to subscribers who have digital access included in their subscription. Fyfe can go forward and kick goals, highlighted in his dominant 3 goal performance against the Hawks in round 17 after he suffered a minor injury in the first quarter. Fyfe became the 150th player to represent the Fremantle Dockers at AFL level. The most obvious and compelling reason not to pick Fyfe is his lack of durability. Home delivery, with the latest footy news, new look Pre-Game and The Game lift outs with fixtures, highlights and expert opinions from WA’s leading football writers. Got something to say about the deck? 2019 average: 105.0 Bye round: 13 I’m not expecting Mitchell-type numbers, but an average of 110+ certainly isn’t out of the equation and I do expect him to improve on 2019. Use the hashtag… #DeckofDT. The only possible grey area is the new coach…although Longmuir has proposed their new disposal based game-plan and a clear focus on skills, which can only benefit Fyfe. Papers home delivered with all the latest footy news! Fyfe was selected by the Fremantle Dockers with the 20th pick in the 2009 national draft. 2019 games played: 20 He was awarded the AFL Rising Starnomination for Rou… Fyfe has also fallen behind other midfielders due to his ceiling, or lack of. Fyfe equalled his highest career average of 105 in 2019 from 20 games but indeed improved his fantasy game despite his humble season average. Your new favourite AFL footy podcast. 377, Grand finals, Docherty’s calf, last trades – Ep. Can Fyfe crack the 110 average for the first time? Not once in 2019 did a tagger breach his fantasy output, which adds a bonus and sense of security when picking him. 2nd-3rd round Click here for 2020 Fantasy prices. Nat Fyfe is a supercoach star and has proven this status in the past seasons with monster scoring and a high season average. Nat Fyfe is a superstar of the competition, and a must consider option for your supercoach team. Fremantle star Nat Fyfe’s ‘underrated’ 2020 season worthy of All-Australian blazer, says Justin Longmuir Braden Quartermaine The West Australian Sun, 20 September 2020 2:00AM