183 games, 51-point average, $248,100. Gardiner is the kind of pick that separates the top 1% of SuperCoach teams from everyone else.
The Numbers
51.4 from 183 games at Brisbane Lions. 10.4 disposals, 4.3 marks, 1.4 tackles per game — a sustainable scoring profile that suggests the average is real, not inflated by a couple of outlier scores.
At 30, he is what he is — and what he is might be significantly underpriced.
Role & Opportunity
Brisbane Lions have invested in Gardiner, and that investment translates to game time. The role is locked — he is in their best 22.
Hearing good things from Brisbane about Gardiner’s off-season development. Looks settled and confident — the kind of player who takes a leap when everything clicks.
SuperCoach Verdict
Strong monitor — the price is right if preseason confirms the role. At $248,100, needs 46 to hold value — he averaged 51 last year, so there is margin..
Betting Angle
Gardiner’s lines will be set off 183-game data — small samples create edges. Goal markets are worth watching — consistent goal-kickers at this price are rare.
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