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Todd Goldstein ($659,000) went to town against Essendon with 175 fantasy points, as predicted in the Round 16 preview. Goldstein really didn’t have much opposition as he built his best score of the year.

Not only did the Roo dominate the hit outs, but he found space with ease and took eight marks. His 27 disposals were exceptional, most finding their intended target, and he also kicked a goal in the third quarter to round out his evening.

Even the better ruckmen in the league have their hands full containing Goldstein. Some are now talking up his prospects in the Brownlow, but fantasy coaches would settle for yet more performances like this.

Brent Harvey ($450,000) was next best afield from a fantasy perspective, roaming around half-back and forward for a nice score of 129.

After a couple of quieter games, including starting as the substitute against Geelong, Harvey exploded back to his best with 34 disposals and eight marks.

It was a timely reminder to fantasy coaches of how much impact Harvey can have. The one worry will be if last week’s stint as the sub was more about body management, than form.

Also coming to the party was Jack Ziebell ($507,000), who kicked three goals and made 23 disposals for 113 fantasy points.

Along with Nick Dal Santo ($466,000), Andrew Swallow ($507,000) and Ben Cunnington ($475,000), Ziebell worked hard around the ball and dominated the contested possessions. He also kicked three of his goals in the final term, when Essendon was surging, to ensure the Kangaroos took the win.

Around the Grounds

Clearly Gary Ablett ($592,000) had watched Todd Goldstein’s fantasy game on Friday night, because the little master delivered a similarly spectacular performance. While Ablett 'only' had 30 disposals, his defensive effort was out of this world and he finished with a career-best 17 tackles.

Ablett also kicked three goals, and was one of the main reasons Gold Coast stayed competitive. He now has three very good tons in a row and has to be considered as a purchase priority. Although his price jumped thanks to his massive score, he still is extremely cheap for what he can produce.

Supporting Ablett was first-year player Touk Miller ($377,000), who defied his inexperience with a score of 111. Miller has been impressive this year and will have earned his fantasy owners some nice coin.

For the Giants, Callan Ward ($551,000) led things in the middle with 138 points, thanks to 30 possessions, eight marks and two goals. His strong marking was a highlight and it's clear Ward is finally developing into the fantasy player he was predicted to become.

Also zooming along was Devon Smith ($452,000), who kicked four goals, made 27 possessions and made five tackles for 125 fantasy points.

Smith was prolific late, kicking three of his goals in the final quarter to halt any thought of a Gold Coast comeback.