AF 2015 Profile: Rory Sloane

[Mr.Craig]

Rory Sloane



17/3/90 183cm/81kg Midfielder

Career Games - 100

2014 Averages - 12.2 kicks, 11.4 handballs, 4.8 marks, 6.7 tackles

2011 AF Ave: 86.8
2012 AF Ave: 91.2
2013 AF Ave: 94.6
2014 AF Ave: 104.6

2014 Scores - 109, 113, 105, 131, 108, 94, 89, 104, 74, 113, 87, 106, 89, 102, 143, 109, 62, 108, 160, 79, 86, 130

Scores Below 80
Scores Above 100


Profile

Sloane didn't get a huge amount of love from fantasy coaches in 2014 despite starting the season with a 113.2 average from his first five games and going on to be the 13th highest ranked midfielder for the year. After improving his average in each year of his career the question needs to be asked whether he can squeeze out an extra kick or mark a game and rise into Top 8 territory. Sloane's disposal stats suggest he has reached a plateau, with his increased tackle numbers this season ( ranked 6th in the league ) being the main cause of his improved scores. I think he'll continue to be overlooked in favour of more proven performers but there are far worse options out there for a midfield POD.

Pros - Big ceiling, high tackle numbers, still improving

Cons - 8/22 scores below 100 in 2014, can cop attention sometimes


Prediction - 102-106

Inside Football Player Rating - http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/111986/Rory-SLOANE
Adelaide Profile - http://www.afc.com.au/player-profile/rory-sloane

[Sweetness]

I like the upwards trend...
For his price you would want him to be a top 10 midfielder.

[Justin Bieber]

Brought him in this season after an injury in the midfield and was pretty happy with him! Certainly watch listed for next season,

He should be closing in on a top 10 midfielder spot, but when compared to names like Selwood, Pendles, Beams, Ablett, Rocky, probably would look at him for that unique spot in the midfield.

[Ricochet]

I want to start so many miids next year lol. Rocky, GAJ, Swan, Sidey, Beams, Barlow, Redden and this guy.
He'll be a great POD as well.
On the old watchlist

[pommyadam]

14 tons, but only 4 over 115 have me looking elsewhere
a nice solid option, but the regular lack of big scores has me looking elsewhere
will be jumping on if his price plummets due to an early-injury or something