Discussion 2019: Super Early Player & SC Game Change Discussion
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108 from 22 games is still a win. I won't disagree that his 118 avg year might have been a spike year, but that doesn't change the fact that with more midfield time (due to Lynch's inclusion) he should be able to push back to a 108-110 avg from 104 this season (where he spent lots of time fwd and was also carrying injuries). Strong history of 22 games is the main figure that is attractive for starting selections.
I think Dusty played a lot of time Fwd was because Richmond lacked goal scorers? With now Lynch (Riewoldt and Caddy) up there, I don't think they need Martin up forward as much (maybe only to rest him there at times). Martin is just too good at hitting targets up forward.
Things can change if some of Richmond's fwds are injured though, hmmm.
Things can change if some of Richmond's fwds are injured though, hmmm.
[QUOTE="BC, post: 429083, member: 333"]Blakely a chance to pick up some of Neales mid minutes? 85 av this year could easily add 10+ to that with a few mid rotations. Another juicey defence option.
How much will this kick in rule effect players like Lloyd who will cost big $$$ to start?
Hanley anyone?[/QUOTE]
Some more info on Blakely:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-...m=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+feed:+AFL+Latest+News
Who will step up as Nat Fyfe's sidekick?
Over the past three seasons, Connor Blakely has shown he has all the tools to become a star of the competition and in 2019 the 22-year-old is likely to be thrust onto centre stage as Fremantle attempts to plug the sizeable midfield gap left by dual Doig medallist Lachie Neale. Blakely has played plenty of football across half-back in recent times, with coach Ross Lyon valuing his decision-making and ball use coming out of defence, but his future is as a big-bodied onballer who can win the footy around stoppages and get damaging forward of centre. Replacing Neale's 30-odd composed touches a game won't be easy, but Blakely has had seven games with at least 30 disposals in the past two seasons and looks in good nick after a knee injury cut his 2018 short.
How much will this kick in rule effect players like Lloyd who will cost big $$$ to start?
Hanley anyone?[/QUOTE]
Some more info on Blakely:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-...m=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+feed:+AFL+Latest+News
Who will step up as Nat Fyfe's sidekick?
Over the past three seasons, Connor Blakely has shown he has all the tools to become a star of the competition and in 2019 the 22-year-old is likely to be thrust onto centre stage as Fremantle attempts to plug the sizeable midfield gap left by dual Doig medallist Lachie Neale. Blakely has played plenty of football across half-back in recent times, with coach Ross Lyon valuing his decision-making and ball use coming out of defence, but his future is as a big-bodied onballer who can win the footy around stoppages and get damaging forward of centre. Replacing Neale's 30-odd composed touches a game won't be easy, but Blakely has had seven games with at least 30 disposals in the past two seasons and looks in good nick after a knee injury cut his 2018 short.
Some more info on Blakely:
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-10/making-a-mark-who-needs-to-step-up-for-your-club-in-2019?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+feed:+AFL+Latest+News
Who will step up as Nat Fyfe's sidekick?
Over the past three seasons, Connor Blakely has shown he has all the tools to become a star of the competition and in 2019 the 22-year-old is likely to be thrust onto centre stage as Fremantle attempts to plug the sizeable midfield gap left by dual Doig medallist Lachie Neale. Blakely has played plenty of football across half-back in recent times, with coach Ross Lyon valuing his decision-making and ball use coming out of defence, but his future is as a big-bodied onballer who can win the footy around stoppages and get damaging forward of centre. Replacing Neale's 30-odd composed touches a game won't be easy, but Blakely has had seven games with at least 30 disposals in the past two seasons and looks in good nick after a knee injury cut his 2018 short.[/QUOTE]
will be a popular pick then haha
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-11-10/making-a-mark-who-needs-to-step-up-for-your-club-in-2019?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS+feed:+AFL+Latest+News
Who will step up as Nat Fyfe's sidekick?
Over the past three seasons, Connor Blakely has shown he has all the tools to become a star of the competition and in 2019 the 22-year-old is likely to be thrust onto centre stage as Fremantle attempts to plug the sizeable midfield gap left by dual Doig medallist Lachie Neale. Blakely has played plenty of football across half-back in recent times, with coach Ross Lyon valuing his decision-making and ball use coming out of defence, but his future is as a big-bodied onballer who can win the footy around stoppages and get damaging forward of centre. Replacing Neale's 30-odd composed touches a game won't be easy, but Blakely has had seven games with at least 30 disposals in the past two seasons and looks in good nick after a knee injury cut his 2018 short.[/QUOTE]
will be a popular pick then haha
If he’s M/F he’s in 95% of serious teams to start the year you’d think, same with Danger. As a pure mid I’d wager that percentage would almost half.
Outside of his Brownlow year he’s yet to return a season worthy of a midfield spot. Especially at a 580k starting price. Pretty simple equation for me. Gets a starting spot as a DPP forward or he misses out.
Outside of his Brownlow year he’s yet to return a season worthy of a midfield spot. Especially at a 580k starting price. Pretty simple equation for me. Gets a starting spot as a DPP forward or he misses out.
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I know pretty much for a fact that Dusty will not get forward status, he barely started in the forward line at centre bounces after the first 6 or so games and was at 26% after R13. There was an article after R13 with the following stats:
Player / Midfield Time / Forward Time / Defence Time
Dustin Martin (Rich) 74% / 26%
Elliot Yeo (WCE) 73% / 12% / 15%
Luke Parker (Syd) 63% / 37%
Christian Petracca (Melb) 48% / 52%
Patrick Dangerfield (Geel) 61% / 39%
Jordan de Goey (Coll) 37% / 63%
Robbie Gray (PtA) 44% / 56%
You need 35% to get DPP
Freako said it was very very close heading into the first final with Danger. Parker is an interesting one and it would be nice to know the final stats on Heeney and Bont. Yeo is definitely only a mid next year as well
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...s/news-story/7f444008c6382d188aeaeea3cc30654b
Player / Midfield Time / Forward Time / Defence Time
Dustin Martin (Rich) 74% / 26%
Elliot Yeo (WCE) 73% / 12% / 15%
Luke Parker (Syd) 63% / 37%
Christian Petracca (Melb) 48% / 52%
Patrick Dangerfield (Geel) 61% / 39%
Jordan de Goey (Coll) 37% / 63%
Robbie Gray (PtA) 44% / 56%
You need 35% to get DPP
Freako said it was very very close heading into the first final with Danger. Parker is an interesting one and it would be nice to know the final stats on Heeney and Bont. Yeo is definitely only a mid next year as well
https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/...s/news-story/7f444008c6382d188aeaeea3cc30654b
I don't think they will have Dusty m/f because CD will want to keep position options open. If he was m/f I think he would be in 99.9% of teams as a forward. As a pure mid he has a lot more competition and is no lock. I don't know how CD calculate "forward time" and FF are not gospel by any stretch but they have him listed as rotating mid/forward in 7 H&A games after rd 13. Time will tell I guess.
Below is a reason to select Dusty!
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/11/13/bartlett-afl-has-handed-richmond-2019-flag/
...........Champion Data has ranked Richmond’s draw as the 13th hardest and (Kevin) Bartlett is confident Punt Road is getting another flag...…..we’ve got a draw that’s easier than what Carlton who’s on the bottom of the ladder and can’t win a game...….
https://www.sen.com.au/news/2018/11/13/bartlett-afl-has-handed-richmond-2019-flag/
...........Champion Data has ranked Richmond’s draw as the 13th hardest and (Kevin) Bartlett is confident Punt Road is getting another flag...…..we’ve got a draw that’s easier than what Carlton who’s on the bottom of the ladder and can’t win a game...….
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