Up and about: Your club's most improved player?Jennifer Phelan
afl.com.au
1 Aug 2018RICHMONDJayden Short Stung by his omission from the team just before finals last year, Short did all he could over summer to make sure he became a permanent part of the 22. It's no wonder he's ranked first in the competition for metres gained, given his precise kicking skills and ability to complement his one-on-one work with offence. He has not only shut down the likes of Luke Breust, Ben Ronke and Jade Gresham, he's shown he can streak forward and be a factor in attack too, having snared nine goals for the year as well as 62 inside 50s.
Short's best game in 2018 R19 v Collingwood. Until the weekend, his best was against Port Adelaide in round 12, but his two goals from 19 touches gave his performance against the Magpies the edge. He took the ball forward 549m, which was less than the 652m he contributed in the loss to the Power, but he troubled the Pies more especially with his pair of 50m goals when teammates dished off handballs while lining up for set shots.
Others contenders Josh Caddy, Reece Conca, Kane Lambert. - Jennifer Phelan
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-08-01/your-clubs-most-improved-player
