AFL best 22: Is there a better MID-FWD than Dustin Martin?
Many have tried, few have measured up to the unique midfield-forward skillet of Richmond dual-premiership great Dustin Martin. Is there anyone from the new — or old — crop ready to give Dusty a run for his money? VOTE
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It’s a role that was played to perfection by arguably the finest of them all in Leigh Matthews, the player who can dominate in both the midfield and attack.
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It makes them invaluable, from the current king in Dustin Martin to an up and comer like Jade Gresham.
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DUSTIN MARTIN
If he can replicate his last three seasons over the next three, then he is AFL Team of any Century.
SuperCoach price: $543,000
2019 SC average: 102
Champion Data says:
Ranked number one in his position for score involvements and score assists and second for goals and disposals.
ROBBIE GRAY
He is the benchmark for this type of player over the last decade.
SuperCoach price: $453,000
2019 SC average: 84
Champion Data says:
Rated elite for goals and above average for disposals and score involvements
CHRISTIAN PETRACCA
Hopefully the wait is over and we are about to witness something very special.
SuperCoach price: $441,300
2019 SC average: 81
Champion Data says:
Rated elite for disposals, contested possessions and forward 50 ground ball gets
MICHAEL WALTERS
Is there a smaller forward/mid who is better overhead, or a player who uses the ball more efficiently?
SuperCoach price: $$547,200
2019 SC average: 101
Champion Data says:
Ranked number one in his position for goals, second for score involvements and above average for disposals
JADE GRESHAM
The x-factor for St Kilda, a player who can put the icing on the cake.
SuperCoach price: $445,300
2019 SC average: 84
Champion Data says:
Rated elite for disposals and above average for goals and score involvements
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