Nick Suban

[LF]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-20/suban-in-the-centre

FREMANTLE speedster Stephen Hill has backed teammate Nick Suban to step into a midfield role this season after a standout summer that has seen him transform into one of the club's lead runners.

Suban played 14 games last season, but was often used as the substitute and didn't cement himself in a regular position, playing a mix of half-back and high forward roles.

The 22-year-old has constantly been nominated by his teammates as 'best-on-track' this pre-season, and led the field in a gruelling running session on Tuesday morning in Jurien Bay, where Fremantle was completing its community camp.

With a host of second- and third-year players battling for a spot in Fremantle's midfield this year, Hill said Suban would be a good fit as he enters his fifth AFL campaign.   

"He's lost a lot of kilos and he's looking really fit," Hill said.

"It'd be good to have him in the midfield. He's another one who's really had a good pre-season.

"He's got a bit of speed this pre-season and I'm looking forward to him having a good season."

Line-breaking youngster Anthony Morabito was set to resume his role in the Fremantle midfield in 2013, but a devastating third knee injury has opened a spot in the engine room.

Second-year midfielders Cam Sutcliffe (four games in 2012) and Tom Sheridan (one) have both impressed this pre-season and are pushing for round one selection, while Lachie Neale will be keen to add to his 11 games from 2012.

"They've had really good pre-seasons, they're running really well and they're really going to be up there pushing for a spot in the team," Hill said.

"There's a lot of guys through there now, we're going to be challenging each other for spots in the midfield, so that will be good for the club.

"Tom (Sheridan) and Cam (Sutcliffe) are training really well, so they'll be pushing for a spot."

Hill was Fremantle's standout performer in the club's opening NAB Cup matches against Geelong and West Coast, winning 13 possessions (six contested) and five clearances across the two shortened games.

Winning more contested possessions has been a continued focus for the 22-year-old this pre-season.

However, he was also hopeful that recruit Danyle Pearce, who had 12 possessions and four inside 50s across the two games, could allow him to have more freedom on the outside.     

"He's such a great player, so if he's running free it's good to have him out there and if they (taggers) take him hopefully I can get free," Hill said.

"It's good having him running around as well, using his legs and speed. Hopefully we can work well together."

Don`t buy it until I see it especially after last years article about Broughton supposedly getting more midfield time.

[essendon2]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-02-20/suban-in-the-centre

FREMANTLE speedster Stephen Hill has backed teammate Nick Suban to step into a midfield role this season after a standout summer that has seen him transform into one of the club's lead runners.

Suban played 14 games last season, but was often used as the substitute and didn't cement himself in a regular position, playing a mix of half-back and high forward roles.

The 22-year-old has constantly been nominated by his teammates as 'best-on-track' this pre-season, and led the field in a gruelling running session on Tuesday morning in Jurien Bay, where Fremantle was completing its community camp.

With a host of second- and third-year players battling for a spot in Fremantle's midfield this year, Hill said Suban would be a good fit as he enters his fifth AFL campaign.   

"He's lost a lot of kilos and he's looking really fit," Hill said.

"It'd be good to have him in the midfield. He's another one who's really had a good pre-season.

"He's got a bit of speed this pre-season and I'm looking forward to him having a good season."

Line-breaking youngster Anthony Morabito was set to resume his role in the Fremantle midfield in 2013, but a devastating third knee injury has opened a spot in the engine room.

Second-year midfielders Cam Sutcliffe (four games in 2012) and Tom Sheridan (one) have both impressed this pre-season and are pushing for round one selection, while Lachie Neale will be keen to add to his 11 games from 2012.

"They've had really good pre-seasons, they're running really well and they're really going to be up there pushing for a spot in the team," Hill said.

"There's a lot of guys through there now, we're going to be challenging each other for spots in the midfield, so that will be good for the club.

"Tom (Sheridan) and Cam (Sutcliffe) are training really well, so they'll be pushing for a spot."

Hill was Fremantle's standout performer in the club's opening NAB Cup matches against Geelong and West Coast, winning 13 possessions (six contested) and five clearances across the two shortened games.

Winning more contested possessions has been a continued focus for the 22-year-old this pre-season.

However, he was also hopeful that recruit Danyle Pearce, who had 12 possessions and four inside 50s across the two games, could allow him to have more freedom on the outside.     

"He's such a great player, so if he's running free it's good to have him out there and if they (taggers) take him hopefully I can get free," Hill said.

"It's good having him running around as well, using his legs and speed. Hopefully we can work well together."

Don`t buy it until I see it especially after last years article about Broughton supposedly getting more midfield time.

+1

[Jroo]

Also according to Hayden Crozier, Nick Suban has been tearing up the track.
Here's the interview, which is from SCHQ
http://www.supercoachhq.com/2/post/2013/02/interview-with-hayden-crozier.html

[Windigo]

This actually stink of Broughton.

TBH, I'd rather go with the mid pricers upfront than a extremely dicey Suban down back.

[Azzas Dockers]

He is behind Fyfe, Mundy, Barlow, Pearce x2 , Hill, de Boer and Crowley, which means he will get a max of 5 minutes a quarter of midifeld time.

On the other hand there is two spots in the back line left by Broughton and McPhee who both averaged around 80.

He had 3 sub affected scores last year, and I think he is a good mid price backman and one of two (atley) I am considering.

I expect him to average 70+ for the year, but if he doesnt then you can down trade him to a defence rookie.

[essendon2]

jordan russell or suban?

[Adamant]

jordan russell or suban?

Neither, but probably Russell if I had to choose. He is more proven (although his highest average ever is only 80), whereas you're punting on Suban to break out.

Basically, go Russell if you want a safe 75-80 average cash cow.

Suban if you want a risk as he could go bang.

[SydneyRox]

think he can go 80-90 which would be a nice cash upgrade

[LF]

According to Sumich on 6pr last night he is being groomed to take over from Crowley in the next 1-2yrs

[Artax]

In which case sign me up for a no thanks. Moved him down to Goodes & usedthe cash elsewhere