Anthony Miles - Why isn't he getting a game? ..... (afl site)

[one-eyed]

Why isn't he getting a game? Out-of-favour stars

Nathan Schmook
afl.com.au
21 June 2017

There are plenty of key players who aren't getting a run in the ones for your club this season.

AFL.com.au reporters nominate the stars that are out of favour and explain the reasons why.

Richmond

Anthony Miles

A regular fixture in the Tigers' 22 in his first three seasons with the club, Miles has fallen out of favour and played just two games in 2017. The tough inside midfielder has been the victim of Richmond's midfield recruiting, with Dion Prestia and Josh Caddy joining the club and playing key roles in that part of the ground, with Caddy also rotating forward. Coach Damien Hardwick has acknowledged on a number of occasions that Miles is above VFL level, regular racking up more than 30 possessions in state league games, but he cannot fit into the senior team. The 25-year-old finished sixth in the best and fairest award last year, and fourth in 2015, so he is highly rated at the club. He does need to improve his disposal efficiency to demand selection, however, running at 57.9 per cent efficiency when recalled in round seven and registering eight clangers in round nine.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-06-21/why-isnt-he-getting-a-game-your-clubs-outoffavour-stars

[mat073]

Why isn't Lennon getting a game ??

[lamington]

Because Miles is Shane Tuck mk II

[WilliamPowell]

Speed or in this case a lack of it

Simple really

[YellowandBlackBlood]

Speed or in this case a lack of it

Simple really

Yes but we have enough speed, so sometimes you need to compliment it by adding a guy who can take a grab and kick the ball to dangerous places....

[lamington]

I never thought Miles was that slow. Also I am not saying contested ball is everything but getting absolutely pantsed in that stat category in the 2nd half against Sydney allowed for Sydney to run over us. I do like this ballistic style of football we're playing but when the heat is on we still need to get our hands on the ball at the coalface which Miles does very well

[tony_montana]

Plenty of slow players still going around in the afl, we shouldnt simplify it or dumb it down to a "hes not quick enough" excuse - there is more to it. FWIW watching last weeks final qtr when JK was running amok, I was thinking 'geez, Miles would be handy right about now'

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He's of the wrong denomination.