Another Step Up
This little piece is going to be about 2 guys from 2 very different team. These guys don’t play the same position but are looming to take that next step up into premium status. 1 is from Melbourne and the other from Geelong. I’m talking about Brent Moloney and Harry Taylor.
Brent Moloney is in his prime as an AFL player. At the ripe age of 26 looks to be able to finally break into that elusive premium status. An up and coming midfield doesn’t hurt his chances either. Doesn’t play a tagging role but usually goes head to head against the other teams 2nd or 3rd best player. He has been averaging a decent 22 possessions a game and a respectable 6 tackles a game. Does have a good running game and gets alot of clearances and inside 50’s for it. A great unique pick up for those thinking outside of the box.
Harry Taylor is a typical Key Position Player. Doesn’t get alot of possessions in a packed Geelong defence, but when he does, boy does he make it count. He may be a very up and down rollercoaster ride this year, but if he can replicate the game he played against Port, he may just be worth it. He’s got a good AFL body and isn’t afraid to take marks in a pack. Does like zoning off his opponent and get a few tackles. The only thing that may worry people is that he handballs alot more than he kicks and that he may not get those 20+ possession games every week (but every fortnight is very possible). He is a risky pick but one worth taking for those who like a punt.
Supercoach Analysis 
The new SC feature of swapping players in like positions, is this a new tactic that we all should be aware of? To have the ability to cover a badly performing position or to cover an injury ?
We should keep it in the back of our mind. Should be a good tactic as long as you get 2 quality players playing that you could swap. I wouldn’t base my entire team around it or get a mediocore player just because of it. Has already come in handy for many with a few guys going down with injury and in form slumps.
P.S Nice to see more people starting to come to the blog :).