Best First Year Player:
Jaeger O'Meara - 1,983 points @ 90
What a season from the much anticipated debutant. He was recognised with the Rising Star award and finished as GC's second highest SC point scorer. Not much more can be said. Made a healthy profit for all coaches with him, and those who held him as a keeper can also be satisfied.
Most Improved:
Trent McKenzie - 1,594 points @ 89
McKenzie went from a ball bursting midfielder who averaged high 60s in 2012 to a highly efficient rebounding defender averaging a tough under 90 in 2013. Charlie Dixon was unlucky not to be most improved, but missed a lot through injury. The 'Cannon' McKenzie should improve again next year.
Jaeger O'Meara - 1,983 points @ 90
What a season from the much anticipated debutant. He was recognised with the Rising Star award and finished as GC's second highest SC point scorer. Not much more can be said. Made a healthy profit for all coaches with him, and those who held him as a keeper can also be satisfied.
Most Improved:
Trent McKenzie - 1,594 points @ 89
McKenzie went from a ball bursting midfielder who averaged high 60s in 2012 to a highly efficient rebounding defender averaging a tough under 90 in 2013. Charlie Dixon was unlucky not to be most improved, but missed a lot through injury. The 'Cannon' McKenzie should improve again next year.
Best Buy:
Dion Prestia - 1,950 points @ 98
The nuggety on-baller took his game into the top bracket in 2013 as predicted by yours truly this time last year. He averaged a very impressive 103 from round seven onwards, proving a valuable and cheap POD. Will continue to flourish under Ablett.
Worst Buy:
Greg Broughton - 1,224 points @ 72
Many removed Broughton from their 'Never-Again List' after his move to the Suns, but it was a move that would back fire. Broughton played even more defensively than at the Dockers, and played only 17 games. Ouch. Never. Again.
2014 Prospects:
Jesse Lonergan
The extremely talented Tasmainian managed only four games in his debut year as he had several injury set-backs. Look for him to be fixture in many midfields at hopefully a very reasonable price.
Charlie Dixon
You may recall that Dixon started the year on fire, averaging 115 from his first five games. But as mentioned, a recurring ankle injury curtailed his influence. Hopefully he stays fit in 2014.
Most Prolific:
1. Gary Ablett (MID) - 2,706 @ 128.66
2. Jaeger O'Meara (MID) - 1,983 @ 90
3. Dion Prestia (MID) - 1,950 @ 98
4. Jarrod Harbrow (DEF) - 1,751 @ 83
5. Trent McKenzie (DEF) - 1,594 @ 89
10. Aaron Hall (FWD) - 1,380 @ 63 (top forward)
21. Tom Nicholls (RUCK) - 733 @ 92 (top ruckman)
Dion Prestia - 1,950 points @ 98
The nuggety on-baller took his game into the top bracket in 2013 as predicted by yours truly this time last year. He averaged a very impressive 103 from round seven onwards, proving a valuable and cheap POD. Will continue to flourish under Ablett.
Worst Buy:
Greg Broughton - 1,224 points @ 72
Many removed Broughton from their 'Never-Again List' after his move to the Suns, but it was a move that would back fire. Broughton played even more defensively than at the Dockers, and played only 17 games. Ouch. Never. Again.
2014 Prospects:
Jesse Lonergan
The extremely talented Tasmainian managed only four games in his debut year as he had several injury set-backs. Look for him to be fixture in many midfields at hopefully a very reasonable price.
Charlie Dixon
You may recall that Dixon started the year on fire, averaging 115 from his first five games. But as mentioned, a recurring ankle injury curtailed his influence. Hopefully he stays fit in 2014.
Most Prolific:
1. Gary Ablett (MID) - 2,706 @ 128.66
2. Jaeger O'Meara (MID) - 1,983 @ 90
3. Dion Prestia (MID) - 1,950 @ 98
4. Jarrod Harbrow (DEF) - 1,751 @ 83
5. Trent McKenzie (DEF) - 1,594 @ 89
10. Aaron Hall (FWD) - 1,380 @ 63 (top forward)
21. Tom Nicholls (RUCK) - 733 @ 92 (top ruckman)