Position 2021 Midfielders

[Silky23]

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DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A high production midfielder who also offers the best combination of contested ball-winning, reliable kicking and acceleration in this draft.”

Smith’s big tank is widely recognised as one of his greatest strengths. His endurance became a clear feature of his game last year, running all day and finding the football with ease. Combining this with his ability to win the ball on the inside, though, is what really sets Smith apart from fellow midfield prospects. It’s a rarity that a player is known for both contested ball-winning and endurance, but it’s a blend that makes Smith arguably the most complete midfielder in this year’s draft pool.

Strong bolded statement above considering Walsh went #1. Many are happy to back Walsh in this season to break out and are buying his stock.

Bailey Smith with 2% ownership.

Had an injury impacted game last season that if removed boosts his average to around 97. Walsh went 101 last year.

They had a guy called Adam Treloar just rock up and Dunkley will be fit this year.
I think he gets pushed to a wing role but would consider on a less loaded team. Walsh has way more opportunity to shine

 

[Schulzenfest]

How much mid or even wing time is Smith getting ahead of Bont, Macrae, Dunkley, Treloar, Libba, Hunter? My guess is **** all. Wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole.

 

[crippler9]

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DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A high production midfielder who also offers the best combination of contested ball-winning, reliable kicking and acceleration in this draft.”

Smith’s big tank is widely recognised as one of his greatest strengths. His endurance became a clear feature of his game last year, running all day and finding the football with ease. Combining this with his ability to win the ball on the inside, though, is what really sets Smith apart from fellow midfield prospects. It’s a rarity that a player is known for both contested ball-winning and endurance, but it’s a blend that makes Smith arguably the most complete midfielder in this year’s draft pool.

Strong bolded statement above considering Walsh went #1. Many are happy to back Walsh in this season to break out and are buying his stock.

Bailey Smith with 2% ownership.

Had an injury impacted game last season that if removed boosts his average to around 97. Walsh went 101 last year.

Baz Smith plays for the dogs but

 

[blueiris]

Pretty happy to run with this setup. I see value in the tier of midfielders just below the out and out guns which is why im selecting all of Walsh, Cripps, Rowell and Simpkin. I'll be happy if 3 of 4 increase their average by 10-15+ points. I'm not completely set on Neale but i do want a decent M1 for some 'stability' and hopefully can lock in a 120+ average. Thus, I'll probably look at Oliver or Steele if not Neale. I'm bullish on Hately and Rowell so they wont change assuming they are fit for round 1 (touch wood). Cripps is probably the one to go if i decide i need more cash for elsewhere or if i find the cash he may be upgraded.

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You’ve got your 3 heavy hitters with the same bye round

 

[Santoz]

They had a guy called Adam Treloar just rock up and Dunkley will be fit this year.
I think he gets pushed to a wing role but would consider on a less loaded team. Walsh has way more opportunity to shine

Dunkley wants to leave. Not sure why they'd be playing Dunks wherever he pleases after his last offseason.

How much mid or even wing time is Smith getting ahead of Bont, Macrae, Dunkley, Treloar, Libba, Hunter? My guess is fu** all. Wouldn't touch him with a ten foot pole.

Baz Smith plays for the dogs but

Dogs mids wax with each other and aren't impacted by other's scoring.

Just last season ...

Macrae 121
Bont 116
Hunter 115
Libba 106
Dunks 104

I'd argue that being a midfielder at the Dogs actually helps scoring.

 

[Ingy]

I’d be wary on Sidebum, no Treloar now, Pendles being 33, Adams being the grunt work on the inside, we really don’t have anyone else who should garner attention in terms of a tag (possibly Daicos but not consistent enough yet)
I think Sidey will get worked over all year. He’ll have his big games but he’s also gonna have some horrid ones. Gets beaten a lot with a tag too.
Can easily get him 100k cheaper down the line imo

I'd have a dollar on him for the Anzac Day medal this year, if I was a betting man.

I agree that he is susceptible to a tag, but not that many teams even bother. And he can go forward to beat it. Also, Jordy may end up drawing the most heat...

 

[Andrew Birch]

Dunkley wants to leave. Not sure why they'd be playing Dunks wherever he pleases after his last offseason.




Dogs mids wax with each other and aren't impacted by other's scoring.

Just last season ...

Macrae 121
Bont 116
Hunter 115
Libba 106
Dunks 104

I'd argue that being a midfielder at the Dogs actually helps scoring.

And the year before they had 3 of the top 4 SC Mids

 

[Shinboner1]

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DRAFT ANALYSIS: “A high production midfielder who also offers the best combination of contested ball-winning, reliable kicking and acceleration in this draft.”

Smith’s big tank is widely recognised as one of his greatest strengths. His endurance became a clear feature of his game last year, running all day and finding the football with ease. Combining this with his ability to win the ball on the inside, though, is what really sets Smith apart from fellow midfield prospects. It’s a rarity that a player is known for both contested ball-winning and endurance, but it’s a blend that makes Smith arguably the most complete midfielder in this year’s draft pool.

Strong bolded statement above considering Walsh went #1. Many are happy to back Walsh in this season to break out and are buying his stock.

Bailey Smith with 2% ownership.

Had an injury impacted game last season that if removed boosts his average to around 97. Walsh went 101 last year.

Smith got pushed out in the latter half of 2020 with everyone fit.
How's he supposed to perform with treolar in the side?
No wonder his ownership is only 2%. Its the nuffies who are picking him.

 

[Santoz]

Smith got pushed out in the latter half of 2020 with everyone fit.
How's he supposed to perform with treolar in the side?
No wonder his ownership is only 2%. Its the nuffies who are picking him.

I'd argue that he was fairly consistent throughout the year and it was Dunkley who was pushed out.

 

[Shermy]

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I'd argue that he was fairly consistent throughout the year and it was Dunkley who was pushed out.

Def trailed off near the end though, and they've added another mid to their mix. Good luck picking him, I know I wont be.

 

[crippler9]

Any news or updates on Tim Taranto

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Tim Taranto

Age

26

Ht

188cm

Wt

87kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

22.3

5star

K

12.8

5star

HB

9.5

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

5.6

5star

CL

4.1

5star

D

17.0

4star

K

12.0

5star

HB

5.0

3star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.0

4star

CL

5.5

5star

D

15.6

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

8.0

5star

M

1.8

2star

T

4.0

5star

CL

2.2

4star

? The blokes been a ghost so far in the pre season...

 

[JDWCE]

Any news or updates on Tim Taranto? The blokes been a ghost so far in the pre season...

Thought I read somewhere that he won their 2km time trial

 

[Battlepants]

Thought I read somewhere that he won their 2km time trial

Came second in their 2km time trial after Josh Kelly.

 

[A Bit Dusty]

Any news or updates on Tim Taranto? The blokes been a ghost so far in the pre season...

Yes he joined my team in late December so is unavailable.

 

[crippler9]

Yes he joined my team in late December so is unavailable.

I wonder if ward will get games this year

 

[Santoz]

I wonder if ward will get games this year

Ward will be a fringe player I'd say and when he does play I don't think he'd start in the middle too often.

 

[CrozaN]

Dunkley wants to leave. Not sure why they'd be playing Dunks wherever he pleases after his last offseason.




Dogs mids wax with each other and aren't impacted by other's scoring.

Just last season ...

Macrae 121
Bont 116
Hunter 115
Libba 106
Dunks 104

I'd argue that being a midfielder at the Dogs actually helps scoring.

Dunks is actually happy right now, him and Treloar are spending alot of time together and from what i've heard he is actually super excited to play this year....especially with the inclusion of Stef Martin to add to the rucks, Dunks wont be taking any part in the ruck work anymore lol....Bevs knew that was one of the big issues he had last year and Dunks wasn't happy with it.


The midfield is indeed SUPER stacked now, hard to see who will score best, i mean someone has to suffer now with Treloar coming in but who? I mean maybe Bont will spend more time up forward now? or Macrae will play perma wing now along side hunter/smith.....it's hard to say.

Have to wait to see how the team lines up in the pre season cup....we will get a good idea then, im just unsure who i want out of Bont/Macrae/Treloar in the mids....im contemplating taking least 2 right now, i mean last year i had 3 dog mids and it was a master move afterall since all 3 ended up averaging over the 105 mark.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Ward will be a fringe player I'd say and when he does play I don't think he'd start in the middle too often.

Ward should/could be used down back IMO.

 

[rocker_oz33]

What do we Rowell will avg ?

The Kent does good $Hit that scores points.
Hardball.
Kicks goals.
Tackles.
Score inv ments.

 

[Judd_Magic]

What do we Rowell will avg ?

The Kent does good $Hit that scores points.
Hardball.
Kicks goals.
Tackles.
Score inv ments.

110 avg.

 

[Ingy]

110 avg.

Why would he go backwards from year 1 to year 2?

It took him ONE GAME to work AFL out, he tonned every game after that until he busted his shoulder.

He's a freak. An animal.

He'll ave 110 in AF.

 

[crippler9]

Hanners is cooked no doubt anymore

 

[rocker_oz33]

Hanners is cooked no doubt anymore

Medium or well done .

 

[crippler9]

Medium or well done ☝.

I’m leaning towards very well done

 

[hoddo]

I’m leaning towards very well done

I'm leaning towards putrefying in the bin.