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Yer I know what you mean and was thinking the same thing. For example Ward, could have increased due to more opportunity and he is just improving and not because of the captaincy, but just found it interesting and wanted to share with you guys
I think the main factor specifically for young players that gets supercoach players excited moreso than captaincy is positional changes, specifically young players who have been given a run either in the backs or forwards who then build up their tanks/power and move into midfield. With teams getting massive numbers around the stoppages these days, players that can improve their disposal count but also win the hard ball consistently are gold. Patrick Dangerfield is a perfect example of this kind of player, a player who only last season was thrown into a more permanent midfield role, a power athlete who can win the hard ball and clearances despite not having premium disposal skills. Whilst disposal efficiency in supercoach is still an important factor, I think players that have a high contested possession count are more important these days due to the contested nature of the game today. I don't think it is a coincidence that purely outside players like Leigh Montagna, Nick Dal Santo and the like are becoming irrelevant these days, a midfielder needs to win his own ball aswell as be able to use it properly in the clear. Therefore, I think looking for players who will play more in the midfield and can win their own ball is something that should be given high priority.
I think what makes Ablett such a lethal supercoach player is not only his ability to consistently win the hard ball, but also his elite disposal skills under pressure and in the clear, not many players have the ability to be elite in both aspects of the game, although Cotchin imo has that potential (although is not as powerful as Ablett).