Welcome to the unofficial 1st rookie review of 2024, this week will just be a slightly different look at the rookie scores from opening round as we get set for SuperCoach to start this week.
The issue with rookies this year isn’t the availability of them but which ones to start.
Matt Roberts $156.6k MID
76 – A new halfback role has seen Roberts become a real rookie target, 19 touches at 95% with 8 marks. Even had 5 kick ins which is a great show of faith.
Caleb Windsor $180.3k MID/FWD
58 – Windsor had his role on the wing as expected, he was decent with 13 touches and 4 marks.
Bailey Laurie $125.2k FWD
20 – Had 8 touches and was subbed out after 42% TOG, better options available.
Blake Howes $123.9k DEF
91 – Excellent game down back with 17 touches, half contested with 7 marks and 12 intercepts. Should be enough to hold a spot long term.
Josh Schache $123.9k FWD
27 – Just the 4 touches with 2 behinds playing forward and ruck.
Darcy Gardiner $187.8k DEF
57 – Playing up forward this year. He had 11 touches at 100% with 8 score involvements.
Kai Lohmann $150.9k FWD
33 – Was the sub and had 6 touches and 4 marks on the wing in just 36% TOG.
Orazio Fantasia $175.9k FWD
35 – 11 touches at 46% with no shots on goal.
Jack Carroll $123.9k MID
65 – Great game as the sub by Carroll who was at 10 centre bounces in less than a half. 10 touches, 1 goal and 4 clearances all from just 35% game time.
Thomas Berry $163.5k FWD
62 – His 6 touches must’ve been influential to reach this score. Also had 3 marks and 3 tackles in just 60% TOG.
Bodhi Uwland $137.1k DEF
41 – Plays mostly a lock down role which can limit his scoring. 8 touches, 3 marks and 5 one percenters.
Alex Sexton $133.4K FWD
73 – Role confirmed once again! Poor use cost him with 5 clangers from his 21 touches and 8 marks. An absolute steal in our forward lines this year.
Maurice Rioli $175.5k FWD
46 – 7 touches and 2 score involvements in his pressure forward role.
Josh Gibcus $150.7k DEF
76 – Very nice game as a key back with 9 touches, 8 contested, 8 intercepts and 7 one percenters. Job security is as good as it gets.
Seth Campbell $123.9k FWD
70 – 9 touches, 4 tackles and 2 goals on debut. Seemingly unnoticed in preseason but played well.
Sam Naismith $123.9k RUC
93 – Excellent game as the fill in #1 ruck for the Tigers. 11 touches, 9 contested, 25 hit outs, 7 clearances and 6 one percenters. Great bench option if he can squeeze a few weeks in before Nankervis is back, although unlikely.
Aaron Cadman $127.6k FWD
55 – Will be a big improver this season. Kicked 2.1 from 10 touches also attending a few ruck contests.
Jacob Wehr $123.9k MID
48 – Not the score owners were looking for but still positive signs with his role. 11 touches, 4 clearances and 5 score involvements.
Toby McMullin $123.9k FWD
32 – Only 38% TOG as the sub but managed 11 touches at 54% and 3 marks.
Harvey Thomas $117.3k MID/FWD
40 – 9 touches, 3 goal assists and 4 clangers on debut playing as a small forward.
Charlie Dean $123.9k DEF
55 – Nice to see him debut and play well. 9 touches and 6 one percenters but he might only be covering for Howe short term.
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Thank you Alza for an amazing guide to the round 0 rookies.
Great to have you back for another year of rookie information. Will be essential reading every week.
All the best for the 2024 season.
Great work. Keeping a close eye on Lohman this week.
When do Opening Round rookies get their price change? End of R1? Or R2 with everyone else?