Best First Year Player:
Brad Crouch - 1236 points @ 87
The much hyped Crouch debut came in Round 2, and looked the part right away with 85 points. He didn't play between rounds 5-10, but from round 14 onwards he didn't miss a game. He averaged a magnificent 99 from his last six matches.
Most Improved:
Ricky Henderson - 1194 points @ 85
After a frustrating start to the year (to go with several frustrating years), Henderson started to find his potential. At the busniess end of the season, Henderson produced some big scores, including a high of 160. Was impressive as a roaming defender and will be a genuine option for 2014.
Best Buy:
Richard Douglas - 2243 points @ 102
Douglas began the season in outstanding fashion and in the first 11 matches he scored under 91 only once. He averaged 110 to this stage and wasn't far off becoming elite - he dropped off a touch in the second half of the year but still kept his average in three figures.
Brad Crouch - 1236 points @ 87
The much hyped Crouch debut came in Round 2, and looked the part right away with 85 points. He didn't play between rounds 5-10, but from round 14 onwards he didn't miss a game. He averaged a magnificent 99 from his last six matches.
Most Improved:
Ricky Henderson - 1194 points @ 85
After a frustrating start to the year (to go with several frustrating years), Henderson started to find his potential. At the busniess end of the season, Henderson produced some big scores, including a high of 160. Was impressive as a roaming defender and will be a genuine option for 2014.
Best Buy:
Richard Douglas - 2243 points @ 102
Douglas began the season in outstanding fashion and in the first 11 matches he scored under 91 only once. He averaged 110 to this stage and wasn't far off becoming elite - he dropped off a touch in the second half of the year but still kept his average in three figures.
Worst Buy:
Taylor Walker - 347 points @ 69
It's a tough call given he ruptured his knee in round five, but Tex just couldn't find his 2012 form. The depature of Tippett wouldn't have helped and all of Adelaide suffered as a result. May be a good option for 2014.
2014 Prospects:
David Mackay - The blonde lad had a disappointing season and occasionally had a run-with role. If he gets a licence to run in 2014, he's a quick and a fantastic user.
Taylor Walker - As discussed, his poor 2013 form and minimal games means that Walker is set for a big price reduction. Make sure he's active in the pre-season and lock him in.
Mitch Grigg - Grigg had limited opportunities this year but when he got five matches (between rounds 17-23) he took his chance with both hands. In the Showdown, he started as the sub but finished the match with 96 SC points! His last four matches yielded a 95 average; this lad is set to succeed Scott Thompson in the Crows' guts.
Most Prolific:
1. Patrick Dangerfield - M - 2258 @ 113
2. Rory Sloane - M - 2247 @ 107
3. Richard Douglas - M - 2243 @ 103
4. Scott Thompson - M - 2147 @ 98
5. Sam Jacobs - R - 1877 @ 85
6. Andy Otten - D - 1653 @ 75 (top defender)
9. Tom Lynch - F - 1347 @ 79 (top forward)
Taylor Walker - 347 points @ 69
It's a tough call given he ruptured his knee in round five, but Tex just couldn't find his 2012 form. The depature of Tippett wouldn't have helped and all of Adelaide suffered as a result. May be a good option for 2014.
2014 Prospects:
David Mackay - The blonde lad had a disappointing season and occasionally had a run-with role. If he gets a licence to run in 2014, he's a quick and a fantastic user.
Taylor Walker - As discussed, his poor 2013 form and minimal games means that Walker is set for a big price reduction. Make sure he's active in the pre-season and lock him in.
Mitch Grigg - Grigg had limited opportunities this year but when he got five matches (between rounds 17-23) he took his chance with both hands. In the Showdown, he started as the sub but finished the match with 96 SC points! His last four matches yielded a 95 average; this lad is set to succeed Scott Thompson in the Crows' guts.
Most Prolific:
1. Patrick Dangerfield - M - 2258 @ 113
2. Rory Sloane - M - 2247 @ 107
3. Richard Douglas - M - 2243 @ 103
4. Scott Thompson - M - 2147 @ 98
5. Sam Jacobs - R - 1877 @ 85
6. Andy Otten - D - 1653 @ 75 (top defender)
9. Tom Lynch - F - 1347 @ 79 (top forward)