Red and Black Preview, #23, David Myers
Myers swings onto the left
Age: 24
Height: 191cms
Weight: 88kgs
Games: 65
Position: Midfield
Fantasy Relevance: Draft Leagues Only
Look Out For: Cannon left boot, Strength in the clearances, goals from the centre square
Persistent hamstring injuries have held him back in the past, but with those seemingly behind him, David Myers is beginning to have the impact that he has always promised.
The number 6 selection in the 2007 draft has struggled for consistency in previous years, but after playing 20 games in a season for the first time in his career he has the perfect platform to take his game to the next level.
Along with his sheer size and strength, his standout attribute is his raking left foot. Being able to hit targets more than 60 metres away makes him an incredible asset and someone his teammates can give the ball to with absolute confidence.
What to expect in 2014: Myers will have his first pre-season run on Saturday when he turns out in a VFL practice match against Williamstown, however he is still on course for round 1.
Expect Myers to play much the same role as he has in previous years, alongside Watson and Hocking as one of Essendon’s go to inside midfielders. Look for him to win a lot of ball on the inside, and break sides open with flat, fast and low passes to teammates, and for him to snare a few goals from outside the 50 metre arc throughout the season.