Analysis Where Does Rocky Sit Against The Leagues Best Mids?

[cotter101]

Been sensational ever since he had been able to play without that rib protector and played mostly in the middle again. Averaged 35.5 disposals, 12.6 contested possessions, Disposal Efficiency of 74%, 8.5 clearances, 9.3 tackles and 6 inside fifties a game since round 18. He is certainly captain material and leads by example on the field.

I thought it'd be interesting to discuss as some feel that he has no impact with his disposals, but I feel that he is somewhat damaging with them. Not in the same way as a Daniel Rich type but with his quick decision making and ability to give it off to a teammate in a better position. He rarely ever turns it over.

Just an all round clever and classy player. So where does he rank in the games best midfielders?

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Top 10 in terms of mids

 

[Big Sauce 21]

Ablett, Fyfe, Dangerfield out in front then a big bunch of players and he'd be in that

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Also you would get blasted for calling him classy on the main board

 

[askdotcom]

i feel this year his disposal has gone to another level, might just be me but he seems to always finds a target and always manages to get the quick hands when under immense pressure.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Also you would get blasted for calling him classy on the main board

His kicking into the forward 50 is very underrated.

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

His kicking into the forward 50 is very underrated.

wait, do we mean classy in terms of football ability, or character?

 

[Toffee Lion]

When he is at his best, not a whole lot better.

Ablett, Fyfe, Dangerfield out in front then a big bunch of players and he'd be in that

Dangerfield isn't in the same group as Ablett & Fyfe for mine, not anymore.

But agree that Rocky would be in the big bunch of players, same with Beams.

 

[Crawb]

I'd class Rockliff and Beams as A-Grade players. But they're not Ablett, Fyfe and Dangerfield obviously.

 

[pulpdriver]

Somewhere between 6 - 10 IMO.

Racks them up through sublime game sense, wins his own ball consistently, elite hands; amazing how he can use it congestion, generally uses it well by hand and foot, tackles like a maniac, offers leadership and motivation in spades, consistently sets up scoring opportunities with cleaning finishing into the forward 50 and can take a contested mark up forward.

Gun.

 

[jackess]

If he has a 2016 as good as his 2014 he'll move into the elite bracket IMO.

 

[cotter101]

Yeah, thought it'd be interesting the see the general consensus. I'd probably have him at 5th(Behind Ablett, Fyfe, Pendles and Danger) based on his form over the last couple of years.

 

[lionshine]

If he can stay injury free next year he will earn himself another AA jumper.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I think it is ridiculous to try and rank him. There are just so many good Mids in the comp and most of them can't be split because they all have outstanding attributes.

 

[neg99]

Rocky is way more consistent than Danger IMO but can't win a game off his own boot like Danger can. But clearly the best of that chasing pack.


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[Ceebee]

Very.very focussed player.
Great kick and never gives up.
Will never rank with the the Vosses or Blacks but a very. very good player.

 

[keen campaigner]

Rocky is way more consistent than Danger IMO but can't win a game off his own boot like Danger can. But clearly the best of that chasing pack.


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Actually, pretty sure we won one off his boot in 2012 v Adelaide

Was very good today, made one handball mistake but definitely a strong finish to the season.

 

[pulpdriver]

Actually, pretty sure we won one off his boot in 2012 v Adelaide

Was very good today, made one handball mistake but definitely a strong finish to the season.

1 out of 23 ain't bad.

 

[Albi_Mangler]

So good. Would be spoken of much higher if he played for Victorian club. Could win the brownlow one day.

 

[luthor]

Will never be an A grader

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[cotter101]

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Had me going there.

 

[Not a Psycho]

So good. Would be spoken of much higher if he played for Victorian club. Could win the brownlow one day.

We'd all like to think so, but just looking at how he polled last year I don't think the umpires like his lip.

 

[SizeMatters]

he isn't damaging

biggest load of rubbish on Bigfooty. How often does he turn the ball over or give it to a player in a worse position than himself? I can't think of a time at all. His kicking reminds me of Luke Power, not a long penetrating kick but he can perfectly weight his kicks to advantage almost every single time he goes inside 50. To me that's damaging.

 

[pulpdriver]

Had me going there.

All this time luthor was Hammo...

 

[DashinD]

His kicking into the forward 50 is very underrated.

Yep, he's shown some real penetration and precision on a few occasions - into an inexperienced forward line