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…

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