AF 2016 Profile: Lachie Neale

[Mr.Craig]

Lachie Neale



24/5/93 176cm/81kg Midfielder

Career Games - 70

2015 Averages - 13.3 kicks, 14.1 handballs, 4.8 marks, 3.6 tackles

2012 AF Ave: 42.1
2013 AF Ave: 77.1
2014 AF Ave: 82.3
2015 AF Ave: 101.6

2015 Scores - 59, 95, 162, 36, 125, 131, 102, 151, 70, 91, 109, 120, 117, 74, 105, 61, 147, 112, 78, 97, 123, 71

Scores Under 80
Scores Over 100
Red Vest


Profile

Neale continues to go from strength to strength adding another 19 points to his average in 2015. He went 120+ on six occassions but also failed to top 80 seven times, if he can put some more consistency in his performances then the possibility is there for him to gain super premium status. Lachie did struggle against stronger opposition with seven of his sub 100 scores coming against top 8 teams so that's an issue of some concern. Hopefully he continues to avoid hard tagging with opposition teams more likely to focus on the likes of Barlow and Mundy. He actually ended 2015 with an ownership of 10% which is higher than I expected but as a strater I'd imagine he'll get overlooked. A friendly early draw could be enticing, otherwise he'll likely be a viable upgrade during the season.

Pros - Massive ceiling, improving

Cons - Inconsistent, usually doesn't score well in losses


Prediction - 100-105

Inside Football Player Rating - http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/117249/Lachie-NEALE
Fremantle Profile - http://www.fremantlefc.com.au/player-profile/lachie-neale

Mr.Craig's Call

[fanTCfool]

Am I the only one who checks the .gif verdict before reading a word of the post?
Great write up again Mr. C!