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The AFL side who has implemented the most unique game style in recent seasons
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2021-02-05T12:56+11:00
Champion Data analyst Daniel Hoyne says Adam Simpsonâs premiership-winning West Coast side is a clear standout in recent seasons purely because of the unique game style they were playing at the time.
On the back of Richmondâs breakthrough flag in 2017, several sides in the competition attempted to copy their trademark pressure-focused game plan to varying degrees of success.
When asked on
SENâs The Captainâs Run to name the side which has stood out by playing a unique style, Hoyne said it was West Coastâs premiership in 2018.
AFL by Al Paton
Premium Content Forget Sleepy Hollow. Welcome to millionaire s row. Picking players from the team your barrack for in your KFC SuperCoach side is a fun part of the game, but Geelong supporters might need to take out a second mortgage to afford all the Cats superstars in 2021. Geelong has the highest collective value of any side, with the full squad coming in at almost $14.5 million - well above the $10 million KFC SuperCoach salary cap. The Cats have overtaken the Western Bulldogs, who held top spot in 2020, despite the arrival at Whitten Oval of another top-priced midfield star in Adam Treloar.
Mick McGuane rates every AFL team’s midfield from 1-18
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Subscriber only Geelong s ability to win the ball and use it effectively from inside the contest to outside the contest has the Cats boasting the premier midfield of the competition, according to former Collingwood and Carlton player Mick McGuane. The Pies premiership player and dual All-Australian ranks the Cats engine room at No.1 in the league. McGuane based his assessment on strength at stoppages and a balance between contested and uncontested possessions, and he looked for effective ball-users and good decision-makers. Also, importantly, the need to be good transition runners.
However there was some good COVID-19 news as Benalla reported no new cases.
The good news stories continued throughout this edition with news on how Anzac Day was to be marked; an award for Rotarian Wayne Lewis; news that the some Good Friday appeals would be able to go ahead; and Royal Freemason resident Rod Merriman celebrated his 100th birthday with cake and a video-chat with relatives. In sport it was announced that the Goulburn Valley Football League would defer clubs’ fees.
April 15
Amazing support
In the face of COVID-19 restrictions, Benalla and district s Good Friday Appeal raised thousands for the Royal Children s Hospital.