2013 Supercoach Player Profiles: Brent Moloney

[Ringo]

With Brent Moloney being traded to Lions though I would do a bio:

Age 28
Price $359,600 (Fan planner price
2012 Games 15
2012 SC Average 67.6
2011 Games 22
2011 SC Average 99.2
Position:  Mid

Moloney enjoyed his best season in 2011, winning the best and fairest, polling 19 votes in the Brownlow Medal and confirming his status as one of the game’s best clearance players. Was second in the AFL for centre clearances and 16th for tackles. His form on the field couldn't be questioned, but his off-field status was clouded slightly by an early-season indiscretion in which he was temporarily removed from the leadership group. His response was so emphatic that he was back in the leadership group by season’s end. Attacks the ball at stoppages, has pace off the mark, a booming kick and is a good link player. Seemed to fall out of favour with new coach in 2012 and has been traded to Brisbane. Being a clearance specialist will fill a hole in the Lions structure.

Question to be answered will a change of club allow him to get back to his 2010 and 2011 form.
Is he worth a risk as M4/5 at a reasonable price.  Has the ability to turn out the large scores. Will rack up the clearances with Brisbane.

My Predicted SC for 2013 90 - 100

[ronl]

Great write-up, Ringo.  A change of scenery and attitude could do wonders for this fellow who has shown he has the ability to dominate.  I'll be watching his pre-season very closely.

[Jroo]

If he can get back to his best than he is a steal at that price. But would rather stick to guns and rookies in my midfield this year

[Adamant]

Would rather Ball for cheaper, but im not having any mid-pricers in the mids next year.

[quinny88]

Even at his best has only ever averaged 99 in a season. Im only picking up mid priced players that I think can become keepers and Moloney isnt one of them

[Shihan7]

Dont mind him as a mid-pricer POD, but going Guns N Rooks in the middle.

[theta]

Even though he is expensive I want to pick him, but am worried Redden, Rockliff, Rich, Raines, Black & Zorko will steal his points. 

If we compare Melbourne's midfield in 2011 when Moloney was at his peak to that of Brisbane's midfield now, Brisbane's is by far superior.

Also a worry he's topped out at 99.