Player Watch Billy Dowling - Re-Signed to End of 2026

[Cleric]

Actually reminds me of Caldwell. Not overly gifted athletically and not amazing skills. But is a workhorse who makes good decisions. We have a few of these players now. What we need is a Sam Durham type to complement them. The way he exploded from stoppage last night was awesome.

Mids that can kick multiple goals is a natural ability. It's not that common at all.

 

[Drugs Are Bad Mackay?]

Going about his business with a minimum of fuss. Has settled in brilliantly. Has been able to find the ball as a wing/half forward too which is crucial as it's not yet another player in the queue for centre square midfield time.

Teams with deep midfields have players who get under your guard eg Mitch Duncan was never going to be tagged or get midfield time ahead of Selwood/Danger but still a threat who can rack them up.

Let's hear it for injuries