2013 Player Profile: Michael Johnson

[elephants]

Michael Johnson - Fremantle Dockers

Position: BACK/FWD

Price: $424,500 (Fanplanner) (12th most expensive backmen)

2011 Games: 22

2012 Games: 12

2011 Average: 64.6

2012 Average: 82.5

2012 Tons: 6 tons and 4 90's.

Summary: The former spud is loving playing under Ross Lyon. Has been turned into a bloke without a real position into someone who can really slut it up when the time is right. Will the introduction of Goddard affect him? Can he keep it up? Was this just a one hit wonder? He's getting on so I doubt we would see improvement...

Verdict: Served me well this year but doesn't fit my structure, pass.

Ele's prediction: I see him slipping to easily into a 70's average if Goddard comes to Freo and/or Broughton returns... No thanks. 75.

[Adamant]

Yeah, got him in Asians...main reason why I requested him.
Will look at him as an upgrade target if he is killing it - Too risky to start with if Goddard moves  :P

[elephants]

Yeah, got him in Asians...main reason why I requested him.
Will look at him as an upgrade target if he is killing it - Too risky to start with if Goddard moves  :P

Ahhh, I see :P

Yeah I know. He was great last year but he is prone to those 40 point matches where he actually has to defend...

[Ricochet]

yeh not for me, would rather Duffman over Johnson

[Windigo]

Duff_Man might have his Mojo back.  :)

Meaning MJ is a no from me.

[Hagebear]

Yeh not for me. Too inconsistant and to many role changes.

[Spinking]

Difficult one. If he continues playing the same sort of role then is almost a must have. A bit nervous though that they might use him to plug holes rather than play a consistent role. At that price I think he will drop a bit and give us a chance to have a look at his form before getting on.

[newfreofan]

Hell no, no chance, kill it with fire!

[mx187]

Nice write up Ele.
Got him late this season and payed the price, I agree think his average will drop to the low to mid 70's(maybe even lower).
Not for me next season but would not be surprised to see him in a few teams come round 1 next season.

[pommyadam]

Got him late this season and payed the price, I agree think his average will drop to the low to mid 70's(maybe even lower).
Not for me next season but would not be surprised to see him in a few teams come round 1 next season.

you and me both
i picked him up over the bye period (after looking at his consistent start) and completely threw that out the window when i bought him in
can score high, but is too inconsistent for me

[Shihan7]

Way too inconsistent to even think about...