AF 2015 Profile: Ricky Henderson

[Mr.Craig]

Ricky Henderson



11/9/88 188cm/91kg Defender

Career Games - 64

2014 Averages - 11.4 kicks, 5.5 handballs, 4.6 marks, 0.9 tackles

2011 AF Ave: 53.9
2012 AF Ave: 50.8
2013 AF Ave: 80.3
2014 AF Ave: 61.8

2014 Scores - 85, 65, 77, 69, 45, 49, 35, 69


Profile

After a breakout 2013 (99.3 average in his last 7 games), Henderson went and broke his leg and he never really recovered. He was able to return for a handful of games in the back end of the season but couldn't exhibit the same dash as before. Questions remain about the type of role he'll have in the future and if it will be conducive to high scores. The fact he's yet to play a full season of AFL football would also be a major concern. Best case scenario looks to be a potential upgrade if he starts the season well but after being stung by Smith and Jaensch coaches (such as me) will be cautious about putting faith in another Crows back/winger.

Pros - Potentially undervalued, can ton up, good kick/handball ratio

Cons - Yet to get back to best after injury, hasn't played a full season, very low tackle numbers


Prediction - 68-73

Inside Football Player Rating - http://www.aflplayerratings.com.au/Ratings/Player/115601/Ricky-HENDERSON
Adelaide Profile - http://www.afc.com.au/player-profile/ricky-henderson

[pommyadam]

He was my D3 (along with Waters, and then Simpson) before 2014

definately got the potential (and was pretty consistent in 2013), but has his scoring been nerfed by the emergence of Jaensch and BSmith?
I still don't know

could be a nice speculative punt if I'm stacking a line (say Rocky, Gaj, Pendles as M1->M3)

[henry]

Yeah could still take a while to get back to his best scoring, broken legs are awful to recover fully from, if it ever happens. Bit of an awkward price too, I'll be passing.

[Sweetness]

That run of great form at the back end of 2013 (I was onboard then) was when he was used as the loose man in defence.
Just racked up the +6's.

Will purely depend on where Walsh sees him playing.