Hire a DT Detective - Player Research By Request Ongoing

[Colliwobblers]

Hey Guys, Back at work now, no more day time posting, Still got a few hours each night tho but didn't tonight, I WILL however have all these above done by tomorrow night for you all, thanks for the requests loving the work, sure teaching myself a lot about some fringe players hopefully you all as well.

[Purple 77]

Just noticed this Colli! Fantastic work, really

[Colliwobblers]

Hey cw
What are your thoughts Troy chaplin and scott thompson (roos)
Cheers mate

Troy Chaplin (PTA) DEF $339,200   
#30   Port Adelaide Power
Age: 25yr 11mth    Games: 122     Born: February 23, 1986   
Height: 195cm     Weight: 100kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #15 2003 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Port Adelaide Power



Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
             GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    21    204    137    341    115    1    3    50    1    2    3    24    26    9    1,440    1,709
Average    21    9.7    6.5    16.2    5.5    0    0.1    2.4    0    0.1    0.1    1.1    1.2    0.4    68.6    81.4

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2005    6    54.7
2006    19    59.3
2007    11    61.6
2008    19    57.6
2009    20    71.0
2010    20    74.2
2011    21    68.6

His 2011, season included 4 tons, a high of 112, the season started strongly for him with all these tons in the first half, but faded very badly in the back half of the season with MOST scores under 50. Looking at the seasons past and his averages it is apparent that Chaplin is a consistent but average DT performer, probably the right price for his potential unless he can find the form of early last season and maintain it for a full 2012 season.

There is no news on his pre-season no news on his late season demise in 2011, no news at all, and I guess that no news is good news.

Mid Priced Player Rating (DEF) 6.5/10 - should be a lot higher playing in ports defense line he will see a lot of opportunity to score DT points and looking at the way he started last season over 8 games he was averaging over 90 so has the clear ability to be a DEF premium, however his back half of the season was woeful and without seeing a very impressive nab cup campaign he would be an extremely risky pick.

I much better SC player than DT player IMO, and if he can maintain a full season like the first half of last season would be a great pick at his mid price.

[Colliwobblers]

Hey cw
What are your thoughts Troy chaplin and scott thompson (roos)
Cheers mate

Scott Thompson (ADE) MID $538,500   
#5   Adelaide Crows
Age: 28yr 10mth    Games: 198     Born: March 14, 1983   
Height: 184cm     Weight: 85kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #16 2000 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Melbourne Demons



Discussion:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45526.0.html

Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
            GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    22    343    330    673    94    8    6    119    2    18    26    84    27    45    2,395    2,430
Average    22    15.6    15.0    30.6    4.3    0.4    0.3    5.4    0.1    0.8    1.2    3.8    1.2    2.0    108.9    110.5

2011 Games Log for Scott Thompson (Adelaide Crows)
   
Description    Date    Opponent               K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT    SC
Round 24    3rd Sep    West Coast        22    18    40    4    1    0    3    0    1    2    4    2    2    128    151
Round 23    28th Aug    Richmond                15    16    31    4    1    2    3    0    2    3    4    0    3    100    92
Round 22    20th Aug    Gold Coast               21    30    51    4    0    0    4    0    2    2    4    0    0    151    162
Round 21    14th Aug    Geelong               12    15    27    3    0    0    4    0    0    0    1    1    1    89    80
Round 20    7th Aug    Brisbane               20    18    38    4    0    1    8    0    3    3    6    3    2    138    127
Round 19    31st Jul    Port Adelaide        11    16    27    2    0    0    3    0    0    0    3    0    4    71    70
Round 18    22nd Jul    St Kilda               15    11    26    10    1    0    6    0    0    1    3    3    3    121    89
Round 17    15th Jul    Essendon               16    21    37    2    0    0    7    0    0    0    2    2    5    111    111
Round 15    2nd Jul    Sydney               16    10    26    1    0    0    5    1    0    0    2    0    0    92    110
Round 14    26th Jun    Geelong               17    15    32    5    0    0    2    0    0    0    5    0    1    101    89
Round 13    17th Jun    Western Bulldogs        21    8    29    8    0    0    7    0    0    0    3    0    5    116    110
Round 12    11th Jun    West Coast            16    10    26    5    0    0    8    0    0    0    7    1    2    110    96
Round 11    5th Jun    North Melbourne     9    12    21    2    1    0    5    0    0    1    3    1    3    75    76
Round 10    29th May    Brisbane               19    17    36    5    0    0    6    1    0    0    6    1    2    126    162
Round 9    22nd May    Collingwood        23    10    33    4    0    1    2    0    1    1    4    1    1    108    113
Round 8    14th May    Gold Coast                11    23    34    9    1    1    6    0    3    4    3    1    1    135    136
Round 7    8th May    Melbourne              6    7    13    2    1    0    5    0    0    1    1    0    1    61    65
Round 6    30th Apr    St Kilda               19    8    27    3    0    0    7    0    1    1    7    2    3    103    126
Round 5    23rd Apr    Carlton                10    12    22    4    1    0    4    0    2    3    3    1    1    86    102
Round 4    16th Apr    Port Adelaide         16    16    32    6    1    1    11    0    1    2    5    1    3    141    120
Round 3    9th Apr    Fremantle              18    22    40    5    0    0    9    0    0    0    7    5    0    154    152
Round 1    26th Mar    Hawthorn               10    15    25    2    0    0    4    0    2    2    1    2    2    78    91

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2005    21    84.7
2006    21    88.9
2007    22    99.6
2008    22    99.5
2009    21    97.9
2010    21    95.9
2011    22    108.9

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/thompson-among-afls-best-bickley/story-fn76njus-1226119249563

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/122681/default.aspx

Premium Player Rating (MID) 9/10 - remember I don't do 10's. Reviewing last seasons stats, the easy draw he has this season does not automatically equated to higher scoring, often he scores better against the better teams. What it does indicate is the door is open with the 2x GCS and 2 x GWS for 4 games of 50+ possessions.. don't expect the GCS to be quite the bonanza it was last season however improvements have been made. Thompson is a gun he is one of the handful of Ultra Premiums, and having the round 11 bye and the great draw first half of the season he is a LOCK in Colliwobblers 2012 team.

[Colliwobblers]

Thoughts on Jimmy Bartel CW? Post Ling effect?

In my opinion Christensen will take Ling's midfield position. But that's just me. Will be interesting to see how CW reads it.

Jimmy Bartel (GEE) MID) $482,200   
#3   Geelong Cats
Age: 28yr 1mth    Games: 205     Born: December 4, 1983   
Height: 187cm     Weight: 88kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #8 2001 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Geelong Cats



Discussion:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,46663.0.html

Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
            GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    24    325    204    529    142    26    6    94    13    13    39    97    28    29    2,047    2,126
Average    24    13.5    8.5    22.0    5.9    1.1    0.2    3.9    0.5    0.5    1.6    4.0    1.2    1.2    97.5    101.2

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2005    22    82.7
2006    21    98.2
2007    20    114.4
2008    22    113.2
2009    21    109.3
2010    21    105.4
2011    21    97.5

Ok so take out the round 13 score of 2 and Bartel averaged 102.25 for the 2011 season, missed a couple of games and had a couple of shockers but had a ton of tons. Not a high ceiling but he is an elite player and due to last seasons (2) is under priced and potentially under rated.

I see Christensen taking a more permanent role in the fwd line hovering around the midfield getting some time in there but mostly playing fwd, he is too good around the goals and too inexperienced as a pure midfielder. Where as I see Bartel as a truely premium midfielder and cannot imagine him leaving the midfield for a fwd role, he just plays too well as a midfielder and is a very important part of the cats midfield, Christen may sneak in from time to time and Bartel may sneak fwd or he has done in the past but I do not see a role change for either of them other than christensen to lose the vest and cement his spot this season.

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=105099

http://www.playmelbourne.com.au/players/1001

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/jimmy-bartel-wins-norm-smith-medal/story-e6frf9jf-1226155117758



This image of Bartel and GF in Hawaii has no relevance to my review other than to say, well he must be content in his home life right?

Premium Player Rating (MID) 9/10 - Bartel gets a 9 but just, he sits maybe just under the elite premium midfielders but is capable of lifting his true average of 102 last season and joining them quite easily. The cats are desperate to keep him and he is out of contract this season so he will be playing his pants off to get a nice pay rise. I presume also he will be playing where he likes given the clubs plan to keep him happy and his plan to perform at his best this to me equals MIDFIELD. Expect a VERY big year from Bartel, would make a great smokie, a unique, will lift his average to 100+ and make the brave that pick him happy indeed. Will be close to a top 10 mid this season.

[AndrewY]

That starts to make it difficult CW!! Thanks again especially for the poolside photo. Who was the guy in the boardies?

[Jukes]

Great stuff so far, was hoping you could clear up a few questions for me Colliwobblers.
a) Dayne Zorko?
b) Is having McIntosh, Giles, Stephenson and Rowe too weak or good strategy?

[Colliwobblers]

Hey mate loving the work here.. Very detailed!
Just would like a look at chad wingard, shannon hurn, Josh Jenkins, James Sellar, Marc Murphy if possible thanks.
After reading about some mids just wanna know where Murphy will stand, also if Hurn could step it up, heard he is fitter and been working on his endurance.
Would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Chad Wingard (PTA) MID $157,200
#20   Port Adelaide Power
Age: 18yr 4mth    Games: 0     Born: September 29, 1993   
Height: 182cm     Weight: 77kg     Position: Midfield, Forward



Left-footed midfielder/forward who excelled at the NAB AFL Draft Combine, recording the highest in the running vertical jump test with 92cm. He also managed the fourth best score in the clean hands test, as well as top scores in the agility run and the standing vertical jump test. He captained South Australia at the NAB AFL U18 Championships

VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9kIzMh4-Ig

DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44222.0.html

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/wingard-a-win-for-port-adelaide/story-e6freco3-1226205443961

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/afl/power-poised-to-go-in-hard-with-picks/story-e6freco3-1226218980781

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/127615/default.aspx

Rookie Player Rating (MID) 8.5/10 - high draft pick, club has said WILL PLAY, tough player full preseason not mature aged but tough for a kid in a struggling side I expect a good number of games and he is a jet. If a strong nab cup and listed for a round 1 start this guy is likely going to be worth the extra $50K.

[Colliwobblers]

Great stuff so far, was hoping you could clear up a few questions for me Colliwobblers.
a) Dayne Zorko?
b) Is having McIntosh, Giles, Stephenson and Rowe too weak or good strategy?

I'll get Zorko done for you shortly as for the ruck question, it is a matter of opinion and here is some (many) oppinions.

For my opinion, 2 (cheaper) premiums, 2 rooks - but I was and am tempted by the 1 premium 3 rooks option also.

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,46504.0.html

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45379.0.html

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45289.0.html

http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,46568.0.html

[Colliwobblers]

Hey mate loving the work here.. Very detailed!
Just would like a look at chad wingard, shannon hurn, Josh Jenkins, James Sellar, Marc Murphy if possible thanks.
After reading about some mids just wanna know where Murphy will stand, also if Hurn could step it up, heard he is fitter and been working on his endurance.
Would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Shannon Hurn (WCE) DEF $345,100
#25   West Coast Eagles
Age: 24yr 4mth    Games: 98     Born: September 4, 1987   
Height: 186cm     Weight: 96kg     Position: Defender
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #13 2005 National Draft
Last Drafted By: West Coast Eagles



Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
            GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    25    343    109    452    114    5    3    44    0    8    13    45    4    19    1,535    1,810
Average    25    13.7    4.4    18.1    4.6    0.2    0.1    1.8    0    0.3    0.5    1.8    0.2    0.8    69.8    82.3

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2006    6    40.5
2007    22    53.0
2008    6    44.5
2009    22    71.1
2010    15    66.5
2011    22    69.8

2011 Wrap, a DT high of 131, no real shockers but a LOT of average scores leading to an average average... Another case of a much better scoring SC player than a DT player, simply doesn't rack up the possessions to be a DT premium defender this is also due to the WCE style of play and success in keeping the ball out of their own 50 last season.   

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=128052

Mid Priced Player Rating (DEF) - 7/10 listed as a half back but plays too often locking down key forwards, Waters comes back in this season and this could help or hinder Hurn'd DT output. Hurn is a VERY capable premium defender but needs to be given a rebounding free running role which involves more possessions, he is a great user of the ball and this is reflected in his higher Scoring. Has had a great preseason and will improve in 2012, if possible, it is not Hurn that concerns me but his role. Could average 85+ and would be a steal at his price but could average 70 - too.

[Colliwobblers]

Hey mate loving the work here.. Very detailed!
Just would like a look at chad wingard, shannon hurn, Josh Jenkins, James Sellar, Marc Murphy if possible thanks.
After reading about some mids just wanna know where Murphy will stand, also if Hurn could step it up, heard he is fitter and been working on his endurance.
Would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Josh Jenkins (ADE) RUCK $104,200
#20   Adelaide Crows
Age: 22yr 11mth    Games: 0     Born: February 8, 1989   
Height: 197cm     Weight: 104kg     Position: Ruck
Last Drafted: Round 1, Pick #12 2010 Rookie Draft
Last Drafted By: Essendon Bombers



"and former Essendon rookie ruckman Josh Jenkins has impressed since arriving at West Lakes in the October trade period"

"It's an opportunity to play straight away. The coaches and the recruiters and those kinds of guys have said they like the way I go about it, so hopefully I can impress over the pre-season and challenge for a spot early on."

DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,46547.0.html

VIDEO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl3HxX38J_s

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/ipad/how-crows-won-jenkins-over/story-fn76njus-1226194045056

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/a/Josh-Jenkins-stands-tall/8410

http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au/article/2011/10/19/275871_sport.html

Rookie Player Rating (RUCK) 6.5/10 - don't we all wish we KNEW if and when he will play. The guy is very capable and about AFL ready, should debut for Adelaide this season 100%. They didn't woo him by offering him another year in the Magoo's. Question is when will he play and where will he play. Booted 5 goals in a VFL match last season for the bombers so we don't mind if they stick him up fwd. Going well in the preseason watch him in the nab cup and expect him to get games early to mid early season. Higher rating if there was certainty of his role and start.

[Colliwobblers]

Hey mate loving the work here.. Very detailed!
Just would like a look at chad wingard, shannon hurn, Josh Jenkins, James Sellar, Marc Murphy if possible thanks.
After reading about some mids just wanna know where Murphy will stand, also if Hurn could step it up, heard he is fitter and been working on his endurance.
Would be greatly appreciated thanks!

James Sellar (MEL) RUCK/DEF $232,500
#30   Melbourne Demons
Age: 22yr 10mth    Games: 21     Born: March 24, 1989   
Height: 196cm     Weight: 98kg     Position: Ruck
Last Drafted: Round 3, Pick #54 2011 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Melbourne Demons



A ruckman/key position who played 21 games with Crows before being delisted at the end of the 2011 season. Originally taken at pick No.14 in the 2006 AFL Draft.

Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
            GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    5    22    30    52    28    0    0    9    0    0    0    0    1    4    235    212
Average    5    4.4    6.0    10.4    5.6    0    0    1.8    0    0    0    0    0.2    0.8    47.0    42.4

2011 Games Log for James Sellar (Adelaide Crows)
   
Description    Date    Opponent       K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT    SC
Round 12    11th Jun    West Coast    4    11    15    6    0    0    2    0    0    0    0    1    2    55    44
Round 11    5th Jun    North Melbourne 4    5    9    5    0    0    1    0    0    0    0    0    0    41    27
Round 10    29th May    Brisbane          1    6    7    5    0    0    2    0    0    0    0    0    1    35    38
Round 9    22nd May    Collingwood    5    3    8    6    0    0    4    0    0    0    0    0    0    55    48
Round 8    14th May    Gold Coast        8    5    13    6    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    0    1    49    55
   
Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2008    1    7.0
2009    9    37.2
2010    4    31.2
2011    5    47.0

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/james-sellar-aims-to-pick-up-his-game-at-melbourne/story-e6frf9jf-1226210634626

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/neil-craig-behind-melbournes-decision-to-draft-james-sellar/story-fn4hg9de-1226206320237

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=125302

http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/sellar-relishes-his-dee-days-20111130-1o6vr.html

Mid Priced Player Rating (RUCK/DEF) 5/10 - very harsh but with good reason, I believe he will get senior games maybe right off the bat, but he won't be playing in the ruck he will be playing as a key defender. That much us certain and he may pinch hit / help out in defensive stoppages. The rating is also harsh due to being mid priced not a rookie, but if he goes will and looks like lining up down back for the DEE's from round 1 he is value at his price given the games and the opportunity even as a key defender he is cheap for a likely 50 -70 average if given full game time. Still the same could be said for the best rooks available down back at half his price.

[Colliwobblers]

Hey mate loving the work here.. Very detailed!
Just would like a look at chad wingard, shannon hurn, Josh Jenkins, James Sellar, Marc Murphy if possible thanks.
After reading about some mids just wanna know where Murphy will stand, also if Hurn could step it up, heard he is fitter and been working on his endurance.
Would be greatly appreciated thanks!

Marc Murphy (CAR) MID $551,300
#3   Carlton Blues
Age: 24yr 6mth    Games: 126     Born: July 19, 1987   
Height: 180cm     Weight: 80kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Priority Pick #1 2005 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Carlton Blues



DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,44565.0.html

Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
             GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    24    391    308    699    108    22    13    108    1    19    41    111    60    23    2,452    2,597
Average    24    16.3    12.8    29.1    4.5    0.9    0.5    4.5    0    0.8    1.7    4.6    2.5    1.0    111.5    118.0

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2006    13    75.4
2007    22    74.9
2008    22    97.1
2009    22    102.5
2010    21    99.8
2011    22    111.5

2011 Season in summary - Scored 100+ 16 times (plus in both finals), high being 145, low being 69, he scored under 100, only 6 times including a 98,97,93,89,87 and that 69. What does it all mean GUN! big consistent GUN!

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/marc-murphy-worth-more-than-chris-judd-in-supercoach/story-e6frf9jf-1226232904204

http://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-premiership/carlton-midfield-star-marc-murphy-makes-up-for-brownlow-medal-disappointment-with-coaches-award/story-e6frf3e3-1226148469816

http://dreamteamtalk.com/2012/01/23/deck-of-dream-team-2012-marc-murphy/

Premium Player Rating (MID) 9/10 - GUN! utter GUN, coaches assoc. award, lifted again last season with awesome results for DT and better again results for SC. Hard to find room for him in my starting side but well on the radar for an upgrade target, but that is a personal choice should average close to the 120 in DT this season and won't be beaten by but a few overall. As for my SC team he is a starter locked and loaded.

[Colliwobblers]

Hi again Colliwobblers, Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you with other peoples requests. But when you get a chance could you please do a run down on Ryan Griffen, and Nathan Van Berlo. I've seen a few people mention Van Berlo, so hopefully others will benefit from my request. Thanks mate.

Nathan Van Berlo (ADE) MID $462,700   
#7   Adelaide Crows
Age: 25yr 7mth    Games: 138     Born: June 6, 1986   
Height: 184cm     Weight: 84kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Round 2, Pick #24 2004 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Adelaide Crows



The club's youngest-ever captain endured a difficult first season in charge, as it slumped to its worst win-loss record and parted ways with long-serving coach Neil Craig.

Like many of his teammates, van Berlo was below his best in the first half of 2011, but improved markedly in the latter part of the season,  finishing second in Adelaide's best and fairest.

DISCUSSION:  http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,45631.0.html

Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
             GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    22    282    236    518    126    12    12    76    12    9    21    79    19    19    2,058    1,929
Average    22    12.8    10.7    23.6    5.7    0.6    0.6    3.4    0.6    0.4    1.0    3.6    0.9    0.9    93.5    87.7

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2005    10    28.4
2006    17    54.8
2007    22    75.9
2008    22    85.0
2009    21    78.1
2010    19    81.1
2011    22    93.5

DT Wrap for 2011 Season = if his form were to continue you would be starting him in 2012 ! 8 scores of 100+ the highest of them being 143 BUT his last 7 scores of the season. 120 / 137/ 102 / 126 / 143 / 102. Shows us what NVB is capable of. Those were not all easy sides either or wins one was a 100 pt thrashing at the hands of the cats.

The big WORRY about NVB is the 12 scores under 90 worst of them being a 60. He needs to iron out that inconsistency and give us a run of 22 like last seasons final 8.

http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=127939

http://dreamteamtalk.com/2012/01/12/deck-of-dream-team-2012-nathan-van-berlo/

Premium Player Rating (MID) 8/10 - should be higher could be lower, the key with Van Berlo is to watch the role he will be playing, if playing free and loose in the midfield like he was at the end of 2011 GET ON, he will average 100+ and is cheap for that average, tho not as cheap as Barlow more reliable I think in his second year as skipper in an improving side with a far better (fresher) coach. Expect more tons and a break out "like" season from the skipper.

[Colliwobblers]

Hi again Colliwobblers, Looks like you have a lot of work ahead of you with other peoples requests. But when you get a chance could you please do a run down on Ryan Griffen, and Nathan Van Berlo. I've seen a few people mention Van Berlo, so hopefully others will benefit from my request. Thanks mate.

Ryan Griffen (WB) MID $486,500
#16   Western Bulldogs
Age: 25yr 6mth    Games: 143     Born: July 27, 1986   
Height: 188cm     Weight: 86kg     Position: Midfield
Last Drafted: Priority Pick #3 2004 National Draft
Last Drafted By: Western Bulldogs



Ryan Griffen backed up his stellar 2010 season with another solid year, playing every game and finishing 3rd in the Bulldogs B&F. He finished second in kicks (341) and third in goals (24) behind full time forwards Hall and Giansiracusa. He was the Bulldogs' main attacking midfielder, leading the club for inside 50's (130) and goal assists (24).

Griffen collected 100 disposals and kicked 10 goals during a four game purple patch mid year coinciding with the Bulldogs 4 game winning streak, although his next few weeks were relatively quiet as the team struggled.

Arguably his best game was the 33 possessions and 3 goals in a crushing win over Brisbane in round 2. He also racked up 28 possessions and 2 goals in the final round win over Fremantle.

With his running bounces and evasion abilities, Griffen gains the most ground for the Bulldogs, although at a cost of lower disposal efficiency compared to elite midfielders.

DISCUSSION:   http://www.fanfooty.com.au/forum/index.php/topic,46554.0.html

Season 2011 Totals/Averages
   
            GM    K    HB    D    M    G    B    T    HO    GA    GC    I50    FF    FA    DT *    SC *
Total    22    341    187    528    75    24    17    102    13    24    48    130    23    21    2,164    2,381
Average    22    15.5    8.5    24.0    3.4    1.1    0.8    4.6    0.6    1.1    2.2    5.9    1.0    1.0    98.4    108.2

Past Dream Team Average Scores
   
Year    Games    Average
2005    17    53.5
2006    22    66.7
2007    10    55.3
2008    21    77.6
2009    19    84.7
2010    21    91.3
2011    22    98.4

2011 in review, only 5 scores under 96, 15 scores at 100+, 2 in the 90's, and the worry 5 scores under 75 including the worst under 50. IF he can eliminate these 5 games and give us a few more of his best (129) he will be in the elite premium mids.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/western-bulldogs-lock-up-ryan-griffen/story-e6frf9jf-1226241206762

Premium Player Rating (MID) 8/10 - another player that is capable of much in DT terms and sits frustratingly underneath the top echelon of elite midfielders. Priced well and given he performs significantly better when winning the keys to watch out for are not only his form nab cup but for improvements in the new bulldogs youth and the team itself, has the capability to average 110, but has to keep positive and eliminate the sub par scores from his season.