His value also stems from no early bye and a round 15 mid season byeAfter Petracca went down in round 13, Rivers averaged 64.5% CBAs, scoring roughly an average of 88 in that time, 10 games in the starting rotation in the midfield. He was pretty close behind Clarry and Viney as the #3.
Id imagine Petracca plays a bit more forward to start the year, maybe a 70/30 split while he gets to full fitness, opening up that spot for Rivers. ANB is also gone from his 20% CBAs, a bit more mid clock up for grabs.
He definitely scored better in the midfield, but its not like its way above where hes priced. Maybe we can put some of that down to being new to the role, and maybe a fully fit Clarry makes it easier for Rivers.
Either way, if in the middle hes value.
Just being at half back isnt enough, gotta be that guy who is the designated kicker, otherwise youre better off being in the middle imo