It seems as though 2012 is the year for Deledio to stamp himself as an elite player in the AFL.
In the past when playing midfield he has copped the #1 tag, but with recruitment and development of Cotchin and Martin, Lids should be free and if he is not Cotchin and Martin will excell. This combined with the growing depth of our midfield including Foley who should get back near his best, Conca, the hardened bodies of Jackson and Tuck and the other developing youngsters should see Deledio becoma the powerful inside/outside midfielder he is so capable of.
Furthermore when playing forward in the past, Deledio has played as a secondary tall forward taking one of the oppositions key backs with him. Now with Riewoldt and Vickery as established KPF for the next 10 years as well as the 3rd tall of Miller/Post/Griffiths, Lids will more than likely take a weaker defender with him, who either does not have the size to compete in the air or the aerobic capactiy and speed to go with him on the lead.