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Way too early.
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Way too early.
Agreed, Martin and Newcombe well ahead of Daicos so far. Daicos paying $2! He's been terrific but the other two are doing a lot more damage.Its still pretty early in the season but my top 5 would be:
Nic Martin, Newcombe, Daicos, Bowey and Chapman.
JHF & Rachele still in consideration but won't be consistent enough in their roles to win it I'd say.
I voted for Nic Martin (averaging 22 touches and 1.4 goals per game) plus his first game was super memorable being 27 touches and 5 goals. His knack for finding the goals really sets him apart from the other rising star contenders (other than Rachele who is more your true small forward).
I think maybe Newcombe might be the one though. He's just about the Hawks best midfielder now and if he solidifies that status by years end I reckon he'll win it.
Daicos was the early season favourite and he hasn't done anything to really hurt his chances but whilst he's been phenomenal for a first year player I think he probably needs a real eye catching performance or 2 to reinforce the early headlines.
Nothing bad to say about Bowey and Chapman but I think they've got much easier roles playing in the 2 top teams so far with lots of support. So I guess I just find that a bit less impressive personally.
Jake Bowey is doing more in a better teamJosh Gibcus (but he won't but he should)
I don't think Bowey will win it as he is a half back flankerI'd like to preface this by saying I really like Bowey.
However, he's currently doing a decent job as a rebounding defender with neat skills, backed by the best team mates in the competition.
Newcombe and Martin are playing excellent football, doing a lot of the heavy lifting in bottom 6 teams and lead Bowey in most statistical categories other than overall victories.
I can't see him winning it personally. It's currently Martin, Newcombe and Daicos as the top 3.
He is a star.Thread needs more Ollie Henry. Played 10 games in 2021. Is that 1 too many?
It feels like he'll run away with it from hereSurely the 2s on offer for Daicos to win the medal is almost overs.
Surely the 2s on offer for Daicos to win the medal is almost overs.