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Based on that stevie J is a lock.
A better measure is how many players average 25 possessions and a goal a game this year. Only Swan, Fyfe (0.9) Martin, Dangerfield, Hodge (0.9), Gray, Parker (0.9). I'd say Dangerfield, Fyfe, Gray and the others are chances for a forward position. But Martin does have a lot of competition. I think Rance, Martin, Deledio and Riewoldt makes the squad. Rance is a lock for CHB and Riewoldt is competing with Walker for the CHF spot.
 

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I'm not going to add to what I already have. Hating the bloke is one thing, despising is another. It is incredible how his numbers are high but did nothing with them but fyfe is clean as a whistle.
Before making dumb comments it's worth having a read back through this thread. I've been a huge advocate for Hodge in the team throughout the season, but missing almost a quarter of the season is massive. But yeah palm it off by just claiming it has to be that people hate a bloke that is almost universally loved. Dumb.
 

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Hodge is averaging 26 touches, only 8 contested and kicked less than a goal a game. Throw in his missed game and he doesn't make it.
and played as a utility/half back flank in most games… :rolleyes::thumbsu:

Matthew Boyd is the only other player with comparable stats to Hodge in such a role.
Rory Laird is the next best half back, averaging 23.9 possessions

Hodge is still one of the more versatile players in the AFL, capable of defending and providing rebound, moving into the centre to win clearances and getting forwards to kick and create goals.

Avg disposals (after Round 20)
30.6 Sam Mitchell, 6 goals
30.4 Jordan Lewis, 5 goals
30.1 Dan Hannebery, 13 goals
29.8 Dane Swan, 18 goals
29.8 Andrew Gaff, 9 goals
29.8 Matt Priddis, 6 goals
29.7 Josh Kennedy, 10 goals
29.4 Nat Fyfe, 16 goals
29.0 Leigh Montagna, 8 goals
28.8 Scott Pendlebury, 14 goals
28.7 David Armitage, 11 goals
28.2 Dayne Beams, 10 goals
27.4 Adam Treloar, 11 goals
27.4 Patrick Dangerfield, 18 goals
27.4 Jack Macrae, 3 goals
27.3 Marc Murphy, 7 goals
27.3 Lachie Neale, 12 goals
27.2 Luke Hodge, 15 goals
27.2 Matthew Boyd, 1 goal
 
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Walker averages more goals, disposals, marks, Inside 50s and assists.
Goals by 0.3, inside 50s are even average wise, marks by 1, goal assists are even and disposals by 1. The margin is small if not non-existent. Plus Richmond don't play as an attacking style of play as Adelaide meaning that their forwards don't score as much.
 

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Goals by 0.3, inside 50s are even average wise, marks by 1, goal assists are even and disposals by 1. The margin is small if not non-existent. Plus Richmond don't play as an attacking style of play as Adelaide meaning that their forwards don't score as much.
Disposals - Walker 14.2 - Riewoldt 13.2
Goals - Walker 2.7 - Riewoldt 2.4
Behinds - Walker 2 - Riewoldt 1.3
Marks - Walker 7.2 - Riewoldt 6.2
Assists - Equal
Inside 50s - Equal

Walker is the better CHF and that is the postition they are fighting for.
 

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Disposals - Walker 14.2 - Riewoldt 13.2
Goals - Walker 2.7 - Riewoldt 2.4
Behinds - Walker 2 - Riewoldt 1.3
Marks - Walker 7.2 - Riewoldt 6.2
Assists - Equal
Inside 50s - Equal

Walker is the better CHF and that is the postition they are fighting for.
I don't really care about disposals, it's a stat relevant for midfielders but not so relevant for talls. Simply put, Riewoldt averages less marks and goals per game because Richmond's style of play is less attacking. But it doesn't mean that Riewoldt hasn't been as good at the CHF position this season. And even then, the gap between the two is minimal.

One stat you seem to neglect (and it's a key one for CHF) is the contested marks stat, which Riewoldt wins 1.7 to 0.9, almost double. As I said, the stats between the two is very similar, and plus, I find the raw stats game to be futile anyway.
 

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I don't really care about disposals, it's a stat relevant for midfielders but not so relevant for talls. Simply put, Riewoldt averages less marks and goals per game because Richmond's style of play is less attacking. But it doesn't mean that Riewoldt hasn't been as good at the CHF position this season. And even then, the gap between the two is minimal.

One stat you seem to neglect (and it's a key one for CHF) is the contested marks stat, which Riewoldt wins 1.7 to 0.9, almost double. As I said, the stats between the two is very similar, and plus, I find the raw stats game to be futile anyway.
Disposals are more important than contested marks for a CHF. And it's to bad for you if walker is better because Adelaide play more attacking.
 

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Disposals are more important than contested marks for a CHF.
I guess that means Justin Westhoff is the best CHF in the league then eh? Given both of them average around 12-13 touches a game, it's really hard to argue that disposals matter that much.

And if disposals do matter, then consider the fact that Walker averages more clangers per game and his effective disposal % is lower.
 

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I guess that means Justin Westhoff is the best CHF in the league then eh? Given both of them average around 12-13 touches a game, it's really hard to argue that disposals matter that much.

And if disposals do matter, then consider the fact that Walker averages more clangers per game and his effective disposal % is lower.
In your opinion who is ahead at the moment?
 

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I don't really care about disposals, it's a stat relevant for midfielders but not so relevant for talls. Simply put, Riewoldt averages less marks and goals per game because Richmond's style of play is less attacking. But it doesn't mean that Riewoldt hasn't been as good at the CHF position this season. And even then, the gap between the two is minimal.

One stat you seem to neglect (and it's a key one for CHF) is the contested marks stat, which Riewoldt wins 1.7 to 0.9, almost double. As I said, the stats between the two is very similar, and plus, I find the raw stats game to be futile anyway.
15 Damaging possessions is way more important than 30 scrappy ones.
 

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15 Damaging possessions is way more important than 30 scrappy ones.
I agree, but considering the two players we're talking about average around 13-14 disposals and Riewoldt averages less clangers per game, the quality possession argument suits Riewoldt.

Overall I think marks inside 50, contested marks, goals and goal assists matter for KPFs. Not disposals.
 
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I personally think Riewoldt has slightly edged Tex but would expect the selectors to lean the other way, he seems to be more popular with commentators and considered (rightly or wrongly) to be a better leader, plus end of season form always seems to count for more than the middle rounds as it's fresher in the memory
 

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I agree, but considering the two players we're talking about average around 13-14 disposals and Riewoldt averages less clangers per game, the quality possession argument suits Riewoldt.

Overall I think marks inside 50, contested marks, goals and goal assists matter for KPFs. Not disposals.
I was just agreeing with your earlier point
 

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It's an open race for the CHF spot really, could well genuinely come down to the last two rounds. I've had Jack in for a month or two now but his form has really tapered off. Still doing useful things and playing a role but has only kicked 7 goals in the last 5 weeks. Needs a big bag or two to seal the deal, but if he is carrying an injury as is rumoured, it would be an unlikely performance.
 

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Don't think we are getting 4 aa's

Rance a lock

Delideo has missed to many games, otherwise would be very close

J roo has been quite the last month which I think might cost him

Dusty probably a 50/50 proposition

Cotchin should make the squad, probably just out of the 22
I don't think lids has missed a costly amount he would of played 17 by seasons end ? That's better than Stevie j in 07 I think
I agree with riewoldt a bit he just needs one big game and it seals it up for him , just like Betts
Dusty though has been wonderful , consistent and has added inside stuff to his game , he'd be wonderful on the bench to replace a forward or midfielder
 
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