AF 2015 Profile: Matthew Kreuzer

[Mr.Craig]

Matthew Kreuzer




13/5/89 200cm/103kg Ruck

Career Games - 106

2013 Averages - 6.8 kicks, 4.6 handballs, 3.3 marks, 4.2 tackles, 25.2 hitouts

2011 AF Ave: 65.9
2012 AF Ave: 78.4
2013 AF Ave: 86.6
2014 AF Ave: 59

2013 Scores - 114, 91, 21, 40, 81, 82, 119, 101, 88, 105, 103, 96, 107, 94, 78, 65

Scores Below 60
Scores Above 100


Profile

Every year we look for value in the R2 position and next season Kreuzer will be part of that discussion having only played one game for 2014. A healthy discount and some excellent high scores from 2013 will be enough to tempt many but his injury history should be taken into account too. Matt returned to play one game in the VFL with an underwhelming 11 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles and 7 hitouts so you'd want to see some decent performances in the NAB before committing. It will likely be a contest between him and Leuenberger as to who is more desirable for that position.

Pros - Can ton up, good tackle numbers

Cons - Hasn't played a full season since 2009, will still cost a bit


Prediction - 77-82

Inside Football Player Rating - http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/114064/Matthew-KREUZER
Carlton Profile - http://www.carltonfc.com.au/player-profile/matthew-kreuzer

[Sweetness]

Had him at the back end of the year in 2013 and was great.

There will be plenty of discussion around Kreuz v Leuy or both in the offseason.

[Ricochet]

Yeh I'll be going with both Krooz and Leuey Sweetness. Don't plan on paying top dollar for rucks next year

[Sweetness]

Yeh I'll be going with both Krooz and Leuey Sweetness. Don't plan on paying top dollar for rucks next year

If I had to pick team now I would agree with you.

[Spinking]

I'm onboard.  Will obviously watch preseason scores to see where he is at, but reckon he will be one of the most picked in 2015.

[pommyadam]

really depends on their price point though

Krooz, Leuey, GC ruckman may just be the Tickey/Sandi/HMac of next year
if they're cheap enough, then I could go with 2 of them (with a premo ruck, especially considering how injury prone they are) with a cash-grab/potential keeper (hmmm, now if a premo could get DPP fwd, that'd be great)