Connor Rozee was declared a better player than Sam Walsh after two games this year - since then he has struggled to fire a shot.
Can we just enjoy these talents and save the rankings of the 2018 draft crop for a few years, until we’ve seen a significant body of work?
#AFLDraft
Sam brought laughter and infectious enthusiasm to the office. Today it was filled with sadness and despair.
Such a fun and caring person. When I first interned at the Herald Sun, Sam reached out to catch-up with me, not the other way around.
Someone I'll always look up to ❤️
Leading Herald Sun sports journalist Sam Landsberger has died in a tragic accident in Richmond this morning.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends. ❤️
TRIBUTES:
“I think I’d always prioritise my mate’s health over a race or anything like that, it’s much more important.”
Full video + story of draft prospect Max Gruzewski’s stunning act of sportsmanship in the 2km time trial:
Ollie Hollands, brother of Elijah, just pips Jason Gillbee at the post in the 2km time trial at the combine.
Both ran an elite 5 minutes 54 seconds
#AFLDraft
Collingwood was a draft laughing stock in allowing GWS to secure pick 2. Now, they’ve come away as one of the big winners of this
#AFLDraft
- against all odds.
☑️ Daicos bid at 4
☑️ Draper at 45
☑️ Mature-age gem in rookie draft
Richmond couldn’t buy a centre clearance over the last month. In struts Nank after six weeks on the sidelines:
22 disposals
25 hitouts
18 contested possessions
10 intercepts
7 clearances
#AFLTigersLions
.
@B_cookson95
feared he may lose his right arm after his horror crash with a bus last year. 12 months and 18 surgeries later, the British import will take to the field for
@The_Redbacks
this Saturday. Remarkable 👏💪🏏
@WINNews_She
Adam Saad is averaging 108.1
#SuperCoach
points from his last 17 games with 14 tons.
Is Carlton’s leading kick-in taker for the year with 14 and has no Docherty for 4-6 weeks.
As much as I love it, the Novak situation smells like a PR move from the federal government. Easier to do this than something meaningful to help fix the dire Covid situation across the country.
Will Ashcroft a class above in the VFL v Sandringham.
32 disposals (game high)
15 contested
6 clearances
6 inside 50s
6 tackles
1 goal
Staggering numbers for a kid in his draft year.
#AFLDraft
See you tomorrow.
They were the last words Riley Pearce said to his best mate Bailey Humphrey before his tragic death.
The draft bolter bravely opens up on the tragedy and his own battle with depression and anxiety.
Check up on your mates ❤️
He didn’t win it, but a ridiculous time of 5:56 mins for Suns Academy talent Ethan Read in the 2km time trial.
The 202cm ruck finished on the podium behind running machines Tarkyn O’Leary (5:48) and Darcy Wilson (5:52).
#AFLDraft
First day of training for Richmond’s senior group as they begin their next premiership tilt. New draftees also joining them for their first session in the yellow and black 🐯
@superfooty
Preuss moving to Melbourne from North Melbourne in 2018 - where he was stuck behind Todd Goldstein - was perplexing. Who knew he’d get 10 games in 2 seasons and be overlooked for the best ruckman in the game. Several teams crying out for a
#1
ruck of his calibre
#AFLTrade
Big game from Cam Mackenzie last night, but it's worth noting Josh Ward scored 124 points in a practice game last year and went on to average 49.7 up to round 8.
Should be a better scorer than Ward was with his size and skills, but don't expect 90s every week.
#SuperCoach
Connor Downie is one of my absolute favourites from the 2020 draft class. An innate desire to improve off-field, a booming left boot and leadership skills on it. Will bring Hawks fans plenty of joy in 2021
Matt Short has gone from averaging 7.4 with the bat in BBL10 to a dangerous all-rounder that opens the batting and the bowling.
The most improved player in the BBL by some margin
#BBL11
Plenty was said about North overlooking Logan McDonald for Will Phillips last
#AFLDraft
.
A year later they are set to have CCJ, along with promising talls Edwards and Xerri to complement Larkey. And Horne-Francis to add to a talented midfield group.
List shaping up nicely ✅
Adam Kingsley on Finn Callaghan playing inside mid v Eagles: “There’s a chance, certainly really happy with his role on the wing. But we are now down Perryman and Kelly from that midfield and we need to fill the void in there and certainly, Finn has that potential."
#SuperCoach
Taking out his sub and injury affected scores, Aaron Hall averaged 114.5 KFC
#SuperCoach
points per game. Scored a ton in all but one of his last 16 games.
D1 🔒 in 2022
Jarrod Berry ($268k) putting a strong case forward to
#SuperCoach
teams early. A stack of the footy and a goal in the first term.
Showing the midfield power and attacking threat that he had in 2020 - where all six of his tons were 120+
#PracticeMatchNotes
How to destroy your
#SuperCoach
team in 2 weeks:
-Trade in McGovern the week he get injured 👏
-Trade in Rankine the week he gets suspended 👏
-Trade in Phillipou the week he gets injured 👏
All while owning Isaac Heeney, Max Gawn and Alex Sexton. Fun game 👍
Rookies not playing in Marsh 2:
Izak Rankine (50% ownership), Will Gould (52%), Hayden Young (27%), Ned McHenry (26%), Damon Greaves (10%), Brad Close (8%).
Add Connor Budarick (32%) playing less than a half and we are in some serious
#SuperCoach
rookie strife
Since the bye last year, Max Gawn has averaged 110.6
#SuperCoach
points per game and scored 110+ four times in 14 matches (including finals) - and two of those were 159-point totals against Geelong.
The Luke Jackson effect.
Pies father-son prospect Nick Daicos is putting together another complete NAB League display. Has had plenty of the footy and slotted two goals + assisted another to HT against the Jets. His class and precise ball-use has been a feature
#AFLDraft
After talking up Ben King all pre-season as a POD
#SuperCoach
rookie, I traded him out at $216k and an average of 43.3.
His scores since then: 31, 104, 100, 49 and 120+ tonight. This game…
Staggering performances from Harley Reid and Dan Curtin in a thrilling two-point win for Vic C.
Reid - 26 disposals, 10 marks, 5 clearances and 2.3 - could have kicked 6.
Curtin - 23 disposals, 11 marks and a stunning set shot goal from 45m on the boundary late.
#AFLDraft
For those looking to trade Rosas, Ben Hobbs is your best bet. A ready-made contested ball-winner who tackles hard and should keep getting opportunities.
Small forwards Ollie Dempsey and Paul Curtis could be solid options but a question mark over their job security.
#SuperCoach
Tom Phillips would have to be in the conversation for the most improved player this season. Averaging 27 touches per game including 36 and a goal tonight. Doesn't just have an elite tank this kid
#AFLPiesDogs
Rookies to watch over weekend two of the
#MarshSeries
:
Def: Gould, Williamson, Ash, Bianco
Mid: Pickett (🔒), Stephens, Serong, Green, Warner, Philp, Collier-Dawkins
Ruck: Cameron
Fwd: Frederick
#SuperCoach
@Supercoach
With options dropping like flies in defence, John Noble ($215.4k, DEF) could be our saviour.
Scoring ✅ (79 in Marsh 1, 74 in Marsh 2
Job security ✅ (played in both the Pies finals last year, 22 yo)
Averaged 96
#SuperCoach
points in the SANFL before being drafted mid-season
2020 has been a tough year for us all.
Join Jock, Higgo and Crouching One in this 15 minute guided Supercoach meditation and feel your Supercoach stress dissapear.
Bath in their majestic voices here:
#supercoach
#meditation
New St Kilda ruckman Paul Hunter ($102,400) had some insane numbers in the SANFL in 2020.
Averaged a whopping 136
#SuperCoach
points, 16.6 disposals, 11.6 cont poss and 30.3 H/O per game. Posted seven 130+ scores and didn't fall below 94 points.
Josh Deluca (Carlton), Kyle Dunkley (Melbourne) and bolter Will Snelling (Essendon) look to be the
#AFLDraft
players to watch in
#SuperCoach
over the coming weeks. Dons see the former Power listed player as a short-term replacement for Devon Smith 👀
Dylan Stephens
#SuperCoach
owners, set an alarm for 1:40pm on Saturday. Named as emergency and could end up being the sub against the Roos. Be wary using him as a loophole.
A standout performance from Tanner Bruhn as a full-time midfielder in Geelong's match simulation today.
Plus, a position switch for a youngster, some best 22 hints, and the Cats veteran who doesn't look like slowing down.
@geelongaddy
Opinions on the broader issue aside, Hannah Mouncey was an absolute trooper on
#OpenMike
tonight. Showed a lot of guts speaking so honestly about transgender life and her current and previous battles. Feel so sorry for her copping the vitriol she does from random punters
"The Cats have been amazing for me."
Tyson Stengle says it is his preference to remain at Geelong. Eligible as an unrestricted free agent at the end of the year and has kicked 18 goals in nine games this season.
@geelongaddy
@superfooty
Third straight BOG for Nick Daicos in the
@NABLeague
. Kicked 2.2 and had it on a string.
Also plenty to like for Dogs fans. NGA swingman Cody Raak continued his strong start to the year, while F/S Sam Darcy (son of Luke) took several big grabs as a def/ruck
#AFLDraft
Sydney draft bolter Angus Sheldrick is the big rookie surprise from Thursday teams. His junior
#SuperCoach
numbers were off the charts - averaging 152 points per game at WAFL Colts level.
2281 in round 3.
Up to 2890 in the ranks thanks to captain Clarry, Witts and some fortunate rookie scores.
Now to fix this abomination in defence…
#SuperCoach
Big
#SuperCoach
rookie watch on Giants debutant Jacob Wehr.
The 23 year old defender has averaged 20 disposals, seven marks and 92 points in the VFL.
Will be on the bubble coming off his round 12 bye if he keeps his spot.
Bit late to
#SuperCoach
team picker szn but here is how I'm looking first up. May be relying more on mature-agers on the rookie front in 2023.
Rookie guide with the
@ThePhantomSC
coming soon - stay tuned.
As
@danbegala
put it on the most recent
@Supercoach
pod: “this is the most important week of the year.”
Here are the
#SuperCoach
rookies to keep on your radar this weekend in the
#MarshSeries
(ranked in order)
Rookie bible with 90+ profiles:
Tom Mitchell returned to his ball-winning best in the second half of the season. His last 11
#SuperCoach
scores (ave 128.6):
134
114
118
110
131
171
111
132
150
117
127
Walsh replacement ✅
Max Gawn puts through his first goal on the stroke of halftime. Has dominated the air as always, taking a handful of contested marks around the ground.
Just pick him.
#SuperCoach
#PracticeMatchNotes