Dream Team: Who is the best wingman in the AFL?
It’s perhaps the most specialised position in the game — and not every club has one — but a genuine wing is worth its weight in gold. We pick the five best in the AFL. Who is your No.1? VOTE
Expert Opinion
Don't miss out on the headlines from Expert Opinion. Followed categories will be added to My News.
If you can control both wings, such as Brisbane and Geelong did for large periods of 2019, then everything points to happiness.
Players such as Brisbane’s Hugh McCluggage and Mitch Robinson (40 goals between them) and Geelong pair Mitch Duncan and Joel Selwood, mastered the art of playing a slot that requires some serious footballing nous.
Watch every match of every round of the 2020 Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE & On-Demand with KAYO. New to Kayo? Get your 14-day free trial & start streaming instantly >
STEELE SIDEBOTTOM
(Collingwood)
Even in a season where he lacked the dominance of some previous, Sidebottom was still a vital cog for the Pies.
SuperCoach Price: $512,000
2019 SC Average: 96
Champion Data says: Sidebottom was the only wingman to rate elite for disposals, uncontested possessions and tackles last season.
HUGH MCCLUGGAGE
(Brisbane)
Wins big possessions, then finishes them with pinpoint passing or goals (23 last year)
SuperCoach Price: $510,700
2019 SC Average: 94
Champion Data says: McCluggage was the only wingman to rate elite for score involvements, goals and tackles last season.
MITCH DUNCAN
(Geelong)
SuperCoach Price: $560,600
A smooth-moving ball magnet who both kicks and sets up goals.
2019 SC Average: 101
Champion Data says: Duncan was the only wingman to rate elite for score involvements, score assists and goals last season.
MITCH ROBINSON
(Brisbane)
SuperCoach Price: $512,700
What he lacks in class, Robinson makes up for with an attack on the ball that is as fierce as any in the game.
2019 SC Average: 94
Champion Data says: Robinson was the only wingman to rate elite for metres gained, contested possessions and tackles last season.
ANDREW GAFF
(West Coast Eagles)
SuperCoach Price: $583,200
Arguably the best of his type over the past decade via an ability to run like few others.
2019 SC Average: 107
Champion Data says: Gaff averaged 31.9 disposals and 22.1 uncontested possessions last season – ranked No.1 of all wingmen in the competition.
MORE DREAM TEAM:
Herald Sun 2020 Dream Team: Who is the AFL’s best tall defender?
2020 AFL Dream Team: Who is the best utility in the AFL?
2020 AFL Dream Team: Who’s the best rebound defender in the AFL?
2020 AFL Dream Team: Who is the AFL’s premier ruckman?
2020 AFL Dream Team: Who is the AFL’s best intercept defender?
2020 AFL Dream Team: Who is the AFL’s best second tall defender?