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Bailey Smith the Brownlow chance?
The Midweek Tackle crew take a look at Bailey Smith's Brownlow hopes with the help of Champion Data.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Saints great labels Reid clear Rising Star favourite
St Kilda great Leigh Montagna says Fremantle's first-year sensation Murphy Reid should be the clear favourite for this year's Rising Star Award after another classy performance against Port Adelaide. Reid kicked four pivotal goals and collected 18 disposals as the Dockers disposed of the Power in the heavy rain at Optus Stadium on Saturday night, earning the 18-year-old his first haul of coaches votes with seven. The young gun slipped to pick 17 in last year's national draft, and Reid wasted no time making a number of recruiters regret their decision to pass over the talented Victorian. He booted an incredible four goals in six minutes on debut against the Cats in Geelong and, according to Champion Data, is No.1 for scoreboard impact, goals, and score assists while rating second for score involvements among all first and second-year AFL players. He earned his Rising Star nomination in round six for collecting 17 disposals and kicking a goal against Melbourne at the MCG. Speaking on Fox Footy, Montagna was full of praise for Reid. 'It was a great performance from Murphy Reid with the four goals, 18 disposals in the wet,' he said. 'When they say the class prevails and the talent really shines, this guy stood out like a beacon. He was able to kick four goals already the second time in his career. 'It's a very small group (who have achieved that in their first season). This is a pretty special player and for me, I think he should be the Rising Star favourite. 'Levi Ashcroft is having a great year, but I don't think he's impacting his Brisbane Lions like Murphy Reid is doing on this team.' Reid was adjudged the second-best player on the ground on Saturday in the AFL Coaches Association's player of the year award, behind only ruckman Luke Jackson, and told The West Australian the win showed the Dockers were beginning to 'mature'. 'We've felt we've competed well the last couple of weeks, and it was good to get a bit of recognition last week with a win on the board,' he told The West Australian. 'And we knew Port were going to come out hot as they did after a bit of a disappointing week, and it was great to win. 'It goes to show how mature we are as a side. They threw everything at us as we prepared for going into the game. Logan Evans of the Power closely marks Murphy Reid of the Dockers. Credit: Daniel Carson / AFL Photos 'They normally drive off a bit of emotion, and they came out ready to fire, and we feel like we took a couple of those punches and really made the most of our opportunities when we went forward. 'We're just just trying to stick to the game plan. It probably hasn't come off as much as we would have liked in the earlier weeks, but it's the same game plan we've had the whole year, and we're just loving playing in these big games.'
West Australian
15-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Nick Daicos named in top 10 of ‘worst' list as Champion Data reveals best kick in the AFL
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos is widely regraded as the best player in the AFL , but he among the worst kicks in the competition. That's according to the AFL's official stats Champion Data, who have compiled the best and worst kicks from the opening nine rounds of the season. Champion Data's 'kick rating' takes into the account the type of kick taken by the player, assessing its difficulty and being judged on whether it hits the target. Daicos seems to rarely miss a target, but according to the stats gurus, he is ranked 10th for worst kicks in the AFL. Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne explained why Daicos is ranked so low. 'Meant to be going at 58 per cent, is going at 53 per cent. His accuracy in front of goal, meant to be going at 41 per cent, Nick is going at 29 per cent,' Hoyne said on SEN. '17 shots at goal, going at 29 per cent accuracy.' Daicos, who is usually accurate in front of goal, has kicked a wasteful 5.9 from his 17 shots at goal. Another surprising name in the worst list is Adelaide captian Jordan Dawson. Dawson is currently sitting third in the AFLCA Player of the Year award, but is the third worst kick in the competition, according to Champion Data. 'I see him high up on the coaches' votes and his raw stat sheet looks good,' Hoyne said. 'I'm sure he's doing a lot of things well without the footy, but in terms of what he's done so far this year, he is the third-worst kick in the competition.' Greater Western Sydney smooth mover Finn Callaghan is another surprise name in the top 10. Callaghan's elite foot skills were on show in the upset win over Geelong on the weekend, but he is ranked No.6. 'Much better on the weekend but had a patch where he was going poorly,' Hoyne said. At the other end of the spectrum, Western Bulldogs gun half-back Bailey Dale is ranked the No.1 kick in the competition. 'The best kick in the competition, and by a long way,' said Hoyne. 'He's kicking 10 per cent above expectations based off the type of kicks he is trying to pull off.' Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is ranked second, while Sydney revelation Riley Bice is No.7 overall. 10 – Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW) 9 – Luke Ryan (FRE) 8 – Zach Guthrie (GEE) 7 – Riley Bice (SYD) 6 – Mason Redman (ESS) 5 – Lachie Ash (GWS) 4 – Jaspa Fletcher (BRI) 3 – Karl Amon (HAW) 2 - Max Holmes (GEE) 1 – Bailey Dale (WB) 10 – Nick Daicos (COL) 9 – Archie Roberts (ESS) 8 – Jake Soligo (ADE) 7 – Jy Simpkin (NM) 6 – Finn Callaghan (GWS) 5 – Liam Duggan (WCE) 4 – George Hewett (CAR) 3 – Jordan Dawson (ADE) 2 – Luke Trainor (RIC) 1 – Liam Baker (WCE)
Perth Now
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Nick Daicos named in top 10 of unwanted AFL ‘worst' list
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos is widely regraded as the best player in the AFL, but he among the worst kicks in the competition. That's according to the AFL's official stats Champion Data, who have compiled the best and worst kicks from the opening nine rounds of the season. Champion Data's 'kick rating' takes into the account the type of kick taken by the player, assessing its difficulty and being judged on whether it hits the target. Daicos seems to rarely miss a target, but according to the stats gurus, he is ranked 10th for worst kicks in the AFL. Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne explained why Daicos is ranked so low. Nick Daicos in action against Essendon. Credit: Getty 'Meant to be going at 58 per cent, is going at 53 per cent. His accuracy in front of goal, meant to be going at 41 per cent, Nick is going at 29 per cent,' Hoyne said on SEN. '17 shots at goal, going at 29 per cent accuracy.' Daicos, who is usually accurate in front of goal, has kicked a wasteful 5.9 from his 17 shots at goal. Another surprising name in the worst list is Adelaide captian Jordan Dawson. Dawson is currently sitting third in the AFLCA Player of the Year award, but is the third worst kick in the competition, according to Champion Data. 'I see him high up on the coaches' votes and his raw stat sheet looks good,' Hoyne said. 'I'm sure he's doing a lot of things well without the footy, but in terms of what he's done so far this year, he is the third-worst kick in the competition.' Greater Western Sydney smooth mover Finn Callaghan is another surprise name in the top 10. Callaghan's elite foot skills were on show in the upset win over Geelong on the weekend, but he is ranked No.6. 'Much better on the weekend but had a patch where he was going poorly,' Hoyne said. At the other end of the spectrum, Western Bulldogs gun half-back Bailey Dale is ranked the No.1 kick in the competition. 'The best kick in the competition, and by a long way,' said Hoyne. 'He's kicking 10 per cent above expectations based off the type of kicks he is trying to pull off.' Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is ranked second, while Sydney revelation Riley Bice is No.7 overall. 10 – Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW) 9 – Luke Ryan (FRE) 8 – Zach Guthrie (GEE) 7 – Riley Bice (SYD) 6 – Mason Redman (ESS) 5 – Lachie Ash (GWS) 4 – Jaspa Fletcher (BRI) 3 – Karl Amon (HAW) 2 - Max Holmes (GEE) 1 – Bailey Dale (WB) 10 – Nick Daicos (COL) 9 – Archie Roberts (ESS) 8 – Jake Soligo (ADE) 7 – Jy Simpkin (NM) 6 – Finn Callaghan (GWS) 5 – Liam Duggan (WCE) 4 – George Hewett (CAR) 3 – Jordan Dawson (ADE) 2 – Luke Trainor (RIC) 1 – Liam Baker (WCE)
7NEWS
15-05-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Nick Daicos named in top 10 of ‘worst' list as Champion Data reveals best kick in the AFL
Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos is widely regraded as the best player in the AFL, but he among the worst kicks in the competition. That's according to the AFL's official stats Champion Data, who have compiled the best and worst kicks from the opening nine rounds of the season. Champion Data's 'kick rating' takes into the account the type of kick taken by the player, assessing its difficulty and being judged on whether it hits the target. Daicos seems to rarely miss a target, but according to the stats gurus, he is ranked 10th for worst kicks in the AFL. Champion Data's Daniel Hoyne explained why Daicos is ranked so low. 'Meant to be going at 58 per cent, is going at 53 per cent. His accuracy in front of goal, meant to be going at 41 per cent, Nick is going at 29 per cent,' Hoyne said on SEN. '17 shots at goal, going at 29 per cent accuracy.' Daicos, who is usually accurate in front of goal, has kicked a wasteful 5.9 from his 17 shots at goal. Another surprising name in the worst list is Adelaide captian Jordan Dawson. Dawson is currently sitting third in the AFLCA Player of the Year award, but is the third worst kick in the competition, according to Champion Data. 'I see him high up on the coaches' votes and his raw stat sheet looks good,' Hoyne said. 'I'm sure he's doing a lot of things well without the footy, but in terms of what he's done so far this year, he is the third-worst kick in the competition.' Greater Western Sydney smooth mover Finn Callaghan is another surprise name in the top 10. Callaghan's elite foot skills were on show in the upset win over Geelong on the weekend, but he is ranked No.6. 'Much better on the weekend but had a patch where he was going poorly,' Hoyne said. At the other end of the spectrum, Western Bulldogs gun half-back Bailey Dale is ranked the No.1 kick in the competition. 'The best kick in the competition, and by a long way,' said Hoyne. 'He's kicking 10 per cent above expectations based off the type of kicks he is trying to pull off.' Geelong midfielder Max Holmes is ranked second, while Sydney revelation Riley Bice is No.7 overall. Top 10 kicks in the AFL 10 – Massimo D'Ambrosio (HAW) 9 – Luke Ryan (FRE) 8 – Zach Guthrie (GEE) 7 – Riley Bice (SYD) 6 – Mason Redman (ESS) 5 – Lachie Ash (GWS) 4 – Jaspa Fletcher (BRI) 3 – Karl Amon (HAW) 2 - Max Holmes (GEE) 1 – Bailey Dale (WB) Worst 10 kicks in the AFL 10 – Nick Daicos (COL) 9 – Archie Roberts (ESS) 8 – Jake Soligo (ADE) 7 – Jy Simpkin (NM) 6 – Finn Callaghan (GWS) 5 – Liam Duggan (WCE) 4 – George Hewett (CAR) 3 – Jordan Dawson (ADE) 2 – Luke Trainor (RIC) 1 – Liam Baker (WCE)
