Only Jackson Macrae, Josh Dunkley and Lachie Neale scored more points than him that are midfield eligible From 22 games he averaged 114, had thirteen scores of 100, nine of those tons were above 12, and an insane five went 140+. If you’re not starting him, he certainly needs to be a player that’s tracked as a potential upgrade target. Bontempelli, who will turn 23 on Saturday, debuted with the Bulldogs as a teenager early in the 2014 season. 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. In AFLFantasy/DreamTeam he’ll be available a few rounds later as he’s more of an M2 selection. But should the Saints keep their powder dry and pounce on an off-contract star in 2021? Name: Marcus Bontempelli Age: 24 Club: Western Bulldogs Position: Midfield 2019 Highest Score: 139 Vs Brisbane (AFLFantasy) 166 Vs Brisbane (SuperCoach) 2019 Average: 104.6 (AFLFantasy) 114.7 (SuperCoach) SuperCoach Price: $623,000 AFLFantasy Price: $777,000 AFLDreamTeam Price: $706,500. “I think Bontempelli is a competitive beast as well, but I think he’s capable of going forward and playing like a true forward as well as a midfielder and kicking a lot more goals than what Patrick Cripps is capable of doing. Ever since breaking out in the 2015 season, Marcus Bontempelli has been featured in many of our sides. He rated elite in the league for clearances, contested & uncontested possessions, disposals, inside ’50s and goal assists. "And his age would be better for the Saints. âThere are some stars coming out of contract at the end of next year â and weâre talking the best midfielders in the game,â Cornes told AFL Trade Radioâs The Your Home of SuperCoach, AFLFantasy & DreamTeam. Marcus Bontempelli was clean, precise, articulate, smooth and creative. Marcus Bontempelli (Western Bulldogs), "Youâre probably not going to get Marcus Bontempelli either but heâs out of contract at the end of 2021 and would be worthwhile having a crack at also. He averaged 114, had thirteen scores over 100, and six of those were above 120. “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. DETAILS - https://t.co/crrRvLsYdN pic.twitter.com/ki4uR6hnDY. 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." 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. Similarly in SuperCoach, it’s an average of 102, 107, 105 & 104. Should it be in the single figures, he might be the perfect point of difference for your side. “I had no hesitation in getting it finalised now, with a year still to go on my contract, so I can concentrate all my energy on playing footy and helping the team. No heâs not. Only twice all season did he scoring drop below 80. 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. The biggest concern over previous years, and even entering into the new season is around his role. On that day - 5 June 2016 - he became the youngest player in history to captain a VFL/AFL side to victory at 20 years and 194 days of age. The reason for the miss of games was he got his appendix removed. Luke Beveridge has been known to love versatility in his players, and it can often see their roles change in-game as well as for weeks on end. Generally speaking, when the Bulldogs are winning they rarely make significant role changes. “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. Including Josh Kelly, Tim Taranto, Stephen Coniglio, Tom Mitchell, Rory Sloane, Brad Crouch, Matt Crouch and his teammates in Jack Macrae and Josh Dunkley. Across AFLFantasy/DreamTeam he ranked thirteenth for overall points scored and averaged more than Patrick Cripps, Stephen Coniglio and Dayne Zorko. Marcus Bontempelli has re-signed with the Western Bulldogs. Later that year, Bontempelli tallied 20 Brownlow votes - more than any player from his club - and a week later, he helped the Bulldogs break a 62-year premiership drought in the grand final against Sydney. The other variable coaches must consider is how you view him through the lenses of the different midfield premiums on his bye round. Speculation was rife about Bontempelli's future, as he was due to come out of contract at the end of the 2019 season. 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. Embed from Getty Images ", "Heâs a goalkicking wingman but now plays inside and heâs going to be a very good player for a long time. That would mean he’s likely to in most draft around the fourth round. 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. In terms of new ‘additions’ to their core midfield group it’s only Libba that. “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. Marcus Bontempelli (born 24 November 1995) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). In means, it should Bont have forward minutes it will be more about resting their star midfielder rather than needing an additional forward target. “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. Within two years, in the absence of Bob Murphy and Easton Wood, Bontempelli became the youngest Bulldogs skipper in four years. From the first bounce to the final siren looked like a Lamborghini in a Holden factory. ", "Clayton Oliver is a great fit for St Kilda if they offered him a massive deal to leave Melbourne if things donât go well for him. Since his debut, he has been named in the 22under22 team each year, and was named as captain of the side in 2016, 2017 and 2018. In round fourteen, we have plenty of popular options. If you look in-depth in these seasons, you’ll see that when he’s allowed to play predominantly as a midfielder, he’s capable of averaging over long stretches in AFLFantasy 110+ and 120+ in SuperCoach. However, last year he proved to be not just a healthy SuperCoach option but a reasonable premium option in all formats. It was a personal best year from Marcus. ", "Itâs unlikely you are going to get Patrick Cripps but heâs out of contract at the end of 2021. Who knows? While he may not be a lock for the first round, I can’t see a world where he slides beyond the second. Do you believe he is fantasy relevant?Will you be starting with him?Have your say at our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. 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. Want access 24 hours early to the 50 Most Relevant podcasts? 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? But can he be a Christian Petracca-type? One of the previous reasons for not starting him was due to the inconsistency of his role. Pick 3 - who has been the best and who will be selected this year. "I think the Saints would have been better served waiting 12 months’ time and being patient rather than rushing into a five-year deal for Brad Crouch." It looks good for another year for the Bont and his owners. ", © 2020, SEN All Rights If I was playing a SuperCoach format than Bont will be going in a draft as someones likely #1 midfielder. 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. So if you’re bullish on the Dogs having a strong year, then potentially he’s a good fit for your side. In addition to a high scoring frequency of hundreds, healthy basement and ceiling is that he rarely misses a game. I think he absolutely can. âIâm 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 monthsâ time as opposed to rushing into Brad Crouch.â. History suggests that he’s a strong candidate to play every game in 2020. It should be further enhanced in 2020 with the inclusion of Josh Bruce. Western Bulldogs star Marcus Bontempelli has turned his back on potentially juicy offers from rival AFL teams in 2019, signing a new deal with the club. Now at some point the Brisbane Lionsâ salary squeeze is going to happen. ", "He would be a much better option for the Saints. He was also recognised as an All-Australian for his outstanding season, as well as the Charles Sutton Medal as the club's best and fairest. Bontempelli received a nomination for the 2014 AFL Rising Star award in round 13 of the 2014 season. Done deal The immediate future at Footscray has been locked in, with Western Bulldogs confirming star midfielder Marcus Bontempelli has re-signed with the club. The Bont has been a fantasy footy favourite since breaking out in 2015. The durable midfielder has missed only three games in the previous four seasons. ", "I think heâs a better fit for the Saints with his ability to use the ball, for the model citizen that he is, the example that he sets. However, with Bontempelli's re-signing, the Bulldogs can look towards 2019 and beyond with their burgeoning star. “I love Patrick Cripps, we know what you’re going to get and he’s a competitive beast as well. Last season in SuperCoach he ended the season ranked sixth overall for total points and tenth in terms of averages. Bontempelli has played 104 games for the club, and has been touted as a long-term skipper of the Bulldogs. Marcus Bontempelli‘s numbers are down — like his team. “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 brought his best with 37 disposals at 78% efficiency, 17 contested, 10 clearances and 8 tackles. He's a Bulldog through & through! Early Trade. "Is Cam Rayner a midfielder? Below are the seven players Cornes has thrown up as options for the Saints: "Cam Rayner is out of contract at Brisbane. I would have had a crack at him. That’s a list of some of the most popular and high scoring midfielders available to us in 2020. ", "I think the Saints would have been better served waiting 12 monthsâ time and being patient rather than rushing into a five-year deal for Brad Crouch. Join our Patreon and get ahead of the Crowd! Marcus Bontempelli: Birthday: 24 November 1995: Age: 24: Gender: Male: Height: 193 cm: Weight: 96 kg: Nationality: Australian: Profession: Footballer: Siblings: 4: Net Worth: more than 1M dollar: Instagram: marcus_bontempelli
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