2020 AFL Dream Team: Who’s the best rebound defender in the AFL?
There’s an argument Bachar Houli should have won the Norm Smith Medal in 2017. Is he the AFL’s best rebound defender or does an Eagle or a Lion have him covered? Have your say.
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Never has their importance been greater, the rebounding defender who beats his man one-on-one before beginning attack.
Shannon Hurn has been doing it for 15 years and is the watermark for all challengers.
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Today is your chance to pick the best rebound defender in the game.
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BACHAR HOULI (Richmond)
The player that the Bombers didn’t rate has become as good as any in such a vital part of the ground.
SuperCoach price: $571,600 2019 SC average: 106
Champion Data says: Houli was the only general defender to rate elite for disposals, metres gained and intercept possessions last season.
DANIEL RICH (Brisbane)
A re-born player after being moved to half back where his disposal sets up so much deep attack.
SuperCoach price: $525,800 2019 SC average: 97
Champion Data says: Rich was one of two general defenders to rate elite for disposals, metres gained and kicking efficiency last season.
SHANNON HURN (West Coast)
There is a strong argument to suggest he is the best of his type over the past two decades.
SuperCoach price: $562,200 2019 SC average: 103
Champion Data says: Hurn was the only general defender to rate elite for disposals, marks, intercept marks and intercept possessions last season.
TOM STEWART (Geelong)
The young man who went from suburban football to All-Australian selection.
SuperCoach price: $533,200 2019 SC average: 98
Champion Data says: Stewart was one of two general defenders to rate elite for disposals, marks and intercept marks last season.
JAKE LLOYD (Sydney)
Has been going about his rebounding business with the same quiet aplomb for the past five seasons
SuperCoach price: $591,400 2019 SC average: 109
Champion Data says: Lloyd averaged the most Champion Data ranking points, disposals, uncontested possessions and metres gained of any general defender last season.
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