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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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Dusty says ‘catch me — if you can’. Picture: Michael Klein
Dusty says ‘catch me — if you can’. Picture: Michael Klein

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 is the prototypical MID-FWD. Picture: Michael Klein
Robbie Gray is the prototypical MID-FWD. Picture: Michael Klein

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

Is Christian Petracca about to live up to the hype? Picture: Getty Images
Is Christian Petracca about to live up to the hype? Picture: Getty Images

CHRISTIAN PETRACCA

Hopefully the wait is over and we are about to witness something very special.

SuperCoach price: $441,300

2019 SC average: 81

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Champion Data says:

Rated elite for disposals, contested possessions and forward 50 ground ball gets

Sonny Walters wins games off his own boot for the Dockers. Picture: AAP
Sonny Walters wins games off his own boot for the Dockers. Picture: AAP

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

The Saints are expecting big things from Jade Gresham in 2020. Picture: AAP
The Saints are expecting big things from Jade Gresham in 2020. Picture: AAP

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

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Champion Data says:

Rated elite for disposals and above average for goals and score involvements

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