Past Aliir Aliir - traded 2020, to Port

[Kennedy Parker]

Aliir Aliir

Player Profile
Aliir Aliir is a key defender with elite intercept-marking skills who generates a wealth of drive out of the Sydney Swans’ backline. Although he’s just 25, the 2013 draftee is now one of the Swans’ most experienced backmen after the retirement of champion defenders Jarrad McVeigh, Heath Grundy and Nick Smith. Aliir’s height, excellent verticle leap and cat-like movement around the footy also make him a handy option as a back-up ruckman. Born in Kenya to Sudanese parents, Aliir is an inspiration to kids from diverse backgrounds starting a new chapter in Australia. Draft history: 2013 AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Sydney) No. 44 overall.

Aliir Aliir

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Aliir Aliir

Age

29

Ht

194cm

Wt

96kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

15.2

4star

K

9.3

4star

HB

5.9

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

1.9

4star

MG

240.9

4star

D

11.0

3star

K

6.0

2star

HB

5.0

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.0

3star

D

13.0

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

6.6

4star

M

3.8

4star

T

2.0

4star

MG

158.4

3star

DOB: 05 September 1994
DEBUT:2014
DRAFT: 2013
RECRUITED FROM: Aspley (Qld)/East Fremantle (WAFL)

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[caesar88]

What? Hewett is doing great but isn't close to Parker's level. And that's the only midfielder I can even conceive of putting in the same ball park.

Parker has more influence in every statistical category. Hewett has one fewer clanger per match, and is generally tidier with his possessions, but Parker still has more total effective disposals because he gets more of the ball. They are equal on tackles but Parker has more marks, more goals, more score involvements, more goals assists, more contested and more uncontested possessions. And he sets the standard for aggression and attack on the ball and is a leader. Hewetts been amazing. Genuinely excellent, love the guy. But he isn't within cooeee at this stage.



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To each their own.

The bolded are the only stats you listed that are relevant to me, because I maintain that Parker should be a forward.

As I said a few weeks ago, I would take 20-25 of Hewett's possessions any day of the week over 25-30 of Parker's.

But I'd rather not get into this cyclic back and forth about Parker again, especially in the Aliir thread.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Along with Hewett is Aliir becoming one of our most important players?

 

[caesar88]

Along with Hewett is Aliir becoming one of our most important players?

He already was by late last year!

 

[Kirkswan]

Parker would absolutely be top 5 in the Skilton atm.

I reckon top 10 would be something like:

1. Rampe
2. Hewett
3. Parker
4. Papley
5. Aliir
6. Lloyd
7. Heeney
8. Dawson
9. Kennedy
10. Florent

I think Lloyd would be higher... definitely top 5 imo. Has had a very consistent year.

 

[grimlock]

Elite intercept marker, you would think before long that all teams will try to forward tag him to prevent his influence in this area.

Before last night, AFL's leading intercept marks.

• J.McGovern 43
• A.Aliir 40
• P.Davis 40
• A.Keath 37
• N.Haynes 35
• J.Weitering 34
• J.Sicily 32
• M.Hurley 31
• M.Gawn 31
• H.Andrews 31
• L.Ryan (FRE) 31
• N.Vlastuin 30
• L.Casboult 30
• J.Howe 30

 

[MC Bad Genius]

Elite intercept marker, you would think before long that all teams will try to forward tag him to prevent his influence in this area.

Before last night, AFL's leading intercept marks.

• J.McGovern 43
• A.Aliir 40
• P.Davis 40
• A.Keath 37
• N.Haynes 35
• J.Weitering 34
• J.Sicily 32
• M.Hurley 31
• M.Gawn 31
• H.Andrews 31
• L.Ryan (FRE) 31
• N.Vlastuin 30
• L.Casboult 30
• J.Howe 30

And uses the punch as an attacking weapon at times too. There were a few examples last night when he got only negated the contest, but got the ball a good 15-20m back in our direction, completely clearing their crumbles.

 

[Tuhob]

Interesting video on Aliir Aliir's 2019 season and future (rated 3rd best Key Defender for 2019 behind McGovern and Rampe): https://www.afl.com.au/video/2019-11-21/the-data-game-huge-upside-for-sydneys-key-defender

 

[Ticky009]

Interesting video on Aliir Aliir's 2019 season and future (rated 3rd best Key Defender for 2019 behind McGovern and Rampe): https://www.afl.com.au/video/2019-11-21/the-data-game-huge-upside-for-sydneys-key-defender

Good get, Tuhob!

Some great defenders down back with Rampe and Aliir. Shudder to think what our % would have like if they weren’t as good as they are.

 

[SwansProudly]

With the discussion on Round 13: Freo vs Swans - Sir Doug Nicholls Round thread, with Aliir not selected (only listed in emergencies) to replace Rampe, now

 

[Kapers]

I understand him not being picked this round considering how good we were last week, too hard to drop anyone, and you have to honour Kennedy.

He has to be picked soon though, or you would assume that he would want out.

 

[Superstar swan]

Should be in the team

 

[scaryness]

Traded

Helping out premiership contenders again

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Traded

Helping out premiership contenders again

We get a crumpet back?

 

[Voice of the G]

We get a crumpet back?

That news disappoints me so much.

 

[Kapers]

We're going to regret this...

 

[Kiama Chris]

Have really appreciated Aliir's contribution to the club and the game. Loves and enjoys his footy, his best is breathtaking and his story very engaging. Lot's of sad fans I would imagine.

 

[AlibiMonday]

On reflection not a bad trade given he’s a pre-agent. Its pretty clear his current contract is unders, therefore he would go for nothing next year. Shame though it’s going to be late 30’s, which will probably go straight to west coast

 

[caesar88]

Awful move by the club

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

This trade is a huge vote of confidence in Brand

 

[SSwans2011]

Just depressing.

 

[Citrus22]

Will miss that big smile and his willingness to take chances and use his run. He was rough around the edges but not the kind of player you like to see leave. Sad..

 

[sthmelb_dimmies]

Awful move by the club

I think the Swans midfield would disagree. Converting Aliir’s spot to a semi decent full time ruck from WCE should do wonders for clearances next year.

 

[V9x18]

Was fun to watch when he was in form. Think he'll do well at Port. Wish him all the best

 

[BloodRet]

Who the * is this dumb campaigner looking lib with the glasses that does all of our trades and recruiting he has NFI. This is one of the worst trades in the clubs history.