2013 Player Profile: Andrew Swallow

[elephants]

Andrew Swallow - North Melbourne

Position: MID

Price: $484,500 (Fanplanner)

2011 Games: 22

2012 Games: 22

2011 Average: 99.3

2012 Average: 102.6

2012 Tons: 7 and some big ones too!!

Summary: Supremely consistent and a few big ones thrown in! What more do you want from a midfielder? Well, maybe around 15 more points per game but I feel that coming. Hasn't missed a game in 4 years and a gradual increase to an average over 100 this year. Major improvements for the Roos loom and I see El Captaino leading the way!

Verdict: Not my cup of tea but will have another very good year.

Ele's prediction: Average of 108 next year - said with confidence.

[Adamant]

Great write-up ele once again.
Not really a big Swallow fan, but can definitely see him pushing his average to 105+

[KoopKicka]

In VS or Sportsbet would be number one lock, not in DT though. Pass.

[me]

seems to be a better scorer in the 2nd half of seasons - so won't be starting with him

[Windigo]

I'm a big fan but don't think he will ever be elite....That being said he could do a Jobe. Be good without being outstanding then explode....

[Heppell21]

Big Swallow fan. Tackling king, Lock for me.

[Spinking]

Price is appealing. As above he probably isn't elite, but could maybe get there. Not for my team I wouldn't think...

[elephants]

Could actually breakout!?

If he lifts his average touches a game he could be elite. Tackles per game is insaaaane!

[Ricochet]

Not sure if I can fit the captain of the Bashers in ;)

[Ajax22]

His durability and price actually tempt me a bit. He's no. 3 in the tagging order at North behind Harvey and Wells isn't he? So not too much risk to be locked down each week?

[Noz]

Not for me this year can see him pushing for a 110 average though.

[LF]

His durability and price actually tempt me a bit. He's no. 3 in the tagging order at North behind Harvey and Wells isn't he? So not too much risk to be locked down each week?

Yeah but Harvey is missing the first 6 games next season.
The tag has to go to someone else then.Maybe he could be an upgrade target.

[Footy_Boiz]

With guys like Murphy priced similar hard to see him getting a nod ahead of all the other premium mids. Shame because he's a great player

[Shihan7]

I love Swallow, but there are better options in the mids....

[Toga]

Definitely on my watchlist, could start as my M4... Think he can definitely improve his consistency next year as he leads from the front in an improving side!