Rate a Tiger's year - Nick Vlastuin?

[one-eyed]

A good time to review individual Tigers. First up is Vlastuin.

Floss in his 5th year of AFL played 16 games. It was season of two halves. Played 6 of the first 7 games averaging 10 possies per match before fracturing his scapula. Returned from injury in Round 17 and virtually doubled his disposal output from earlier in the year including 20+ possession games against GWS, Geelong at Simonds, Freo and St Kilda. His best rating game was the Qualifying Final against the Geelong where he had 19 disposals, 10 marks, 4 tackles and a goal in a dominant display across half-back.

Career stats:
          Games  Kicks  Hballs  Disp.  Marks  Tackles  G.B    Clear.  In50   Re50   CP    UP   1%ers
2013      18      8.7     7.6    16.3     4.8      3.1       9.3
2014      20      8.4     6.8    15.2     4.1      3.1       4.3     1.0     2.2     1.8    4.9    9.8    1.8
2015      23      8.3     7.0    15.3     4.4      2.7       1.0     0.3     0.8     2.0    5.3    9.8    2.6
2016      19      9.8     5.9    15.7     5.6      2.4       4.1     0.9     1.3     2.6    5.0  10.6    2.9
2017      16    10.2     5.3    15.5     5.6      2.7       2.1     0.9     1.6     4.0

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=2363
https://www.footywire.com/afl/footy/pp-richmond-tigers--nick-vlastuin


How did we all rate Vlastuin's year?

[Chuck17]

Tormund was brilliant

[Andyy]

[Chuck17]

Surprised to see his average stats were only on par with last years.

Was clearly more effective and dependable this year, one of those players you don't feel nervous with the ball in his hands

[Stripes]

Is a star really. His intercept marking was a huge asset this year as team tried to shut down Rance and Astbury. Is a huge asset in the backline where he reads the play so weel and wins the ball at ground level too. So composed with ball in hand (Betts fumble aside) and a natural leader. hope he stays injury free.

[Go Richo 12]

Surprised to see his average stats were only on par with last years.

Was clearly more effective and dependable this year, one of those players you don't feel nervous with the ball in his hands

This^^

[dwaino]

Tormund Giantsbane.

[Yeahright]

Wonder if they'll try the midfield experiment again

[Diocletian]

 

[Slipper]

Same average marks per game as last year, but I'd have thought he took a lot more contested marks this season. Has become a feature of his game, especially in the finals.

[Owl]

His Father is proud

[WilliamPowell]

Thought he stagnated in 2016

But improved greatly in 2017

His leadership shone through this year

[tony_montana]

2016 - ordinary
2017 - knocking on the door of elite

[torch]

Premiership Player

[mat073]

Playing great football in his rightful position.