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Doran Smith is a passionate sports fan. He predominantly follows AFL, football and cricket. He has a Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting and Business Law. He also does some freelance writing.
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The Essendon Bombers finished eighth on the ladder in 2021. They lost six of their opening eight games of the season, but four of those losses were by 16 points or less, with the balance coming by 54 and 57 points respectively.
The West Coast Eagles finished ninth on the ladder in season 2021. They won six of their opening nine games of the season. After 13 games they had won eight and lost five games.
The St Kilda Saints finished tenth on the ladder in season 2021.
The Fremantle Dockers finished 11th on the ladder in 2021 with ten wins and 12 losses.
The Richmond Tigers finished 12th on the ladder in season 2021.
The Carlton Blues finished 13th on the ladder in 2021. They had eight wins and 14 losses.
The Hawthorn Hawks finished 14th on the ladder in season 2021.
The Adelaide Crows improved on their wooden spoon finish in season 2020 when they only had three wins from the 17 games that they played.
There weren’t many positives for the Gold Coast Suns to take out of season 2021 as they finished 16th on the ladder, with only seven wins for the season. They may have won four of the first 11 games, but ten of their 15 losses in season 2021 were by four goals or more, which […]
Given Collingwood finished second last and only won six games, their season can be considered a failure, when analysing it from a win, loss perspective.
Even though the North Melbourne Kangaroos won the wooden spoon, there were some positives to take out of season 2021.
Eighteen players in the side, one player per team: that’s the challenge of the AFL team of the week.
This is a hypothetical exercise with a starting 18 team of players with only one player selected from every AFL team.
Eighteen players in the side, one player per team: that’s the challenge of the AFL team of the week.
This is a hypothetical exercise with a starting 18 team of players with only one player selected from every AFL team.
The best of the rest is a squad comprising 18 Australian A-League players that played in the A-League in season 2020/21.
This is a hypothetical exercise with a starting 18 team of players with only one player selected from every AFL team.
This is a hypothetical exercise with a starting 18 team of players with only one player selected from every AFL team
Without questions being asked, there’s no chance of a team improving. Every team has weaknesses. It was fascinating to dissect all 18 teams in Round 17; what’s the burning question for each AFL team in season 2021 based on their Round 17 performance? Adelaide Crows – Where were their minds at? In the two games […]
This is a hypothetical exercise with a starting 18 team of players with only one player selected from every AFL team.
It was difficult to leave Laird out of the team, but I had to pick Darcy Parish.
AFL combined team (Part 1)
Thanks Daniel, for giving me an opportunity to write on The Roar. Good luck with your future endeavours.
The Roar bids farewell to Managing Editor, Daniel Jeffrey
That’s a good idea. An added bonus is that Membrey is a good leader.
The AFL all-MVP starting 18
Thanks for your input. Who would you have had in your team in the positions that you mentioned?
The AFL all-MVP starting 18
Thanks for that Dingo. Took a lot of effort; if you change one player then it impacts the entire team structure!
The AFL all-MVP starting 18
The Bulldogs still need to bolster their defence.
The one player each AFL club should poach after Round 11
As a Collingwood supporter, I wouldn’t mind trading Braden Sier for Zach Merrett, what do you think of that trade?
The one player each AFL club should poach after Round 11
Of course I rate Isaac Heeney highly, but I was just concerned due to him playing just six games in season 2020. The following substantiates that I rate him highly: https://www.theroar.com.au/2020/11/29/the-five-players-your-team-cant-afford-to-lose-sydney-west-coast-and-western-bulldogs/
The order of merit: Sydney Swans 2021 season
Nathan Broad is a player that was strongly considered. Your opinion is valid.
Who would you take out of the Tigers order of merit in order to include Broad?
The order of merit: Richmond Tigers 2021 season
He finished 9th in the best and fairest in season 2020.
The order of merit: Carlton Blues 2021 season
Nathan Broad was a player that was considered, however he only played 16 out of 21 games in season 2020 and just scrapes into the Tigers best 22 in season 2021.
Who would you take out of the Tigers order of merit?
The order of merit: Richmond Tigers 2021 season
Do you think the Kangaroos will get the wooden spoon in season 2021?
The order of merit: North Melbourne Kangaroos 2021 season
That’s an informative opinion. A player that certainly came under consideration to be a part of the 11 players chosen, was Nathan Broad.
Given that Broad only played 16 of 21 games in season 2020.
He was a player that I’m surprised doesn’t get talked about more, but he just scrapes into the Tigers best 22 in season 2021.
Who would you take out of the Tigers order of merit in order to include him?
The order of merit: Richmond Tigers 2021 season
That’s a fair comment, but I think Charlie Dixon is going to be past his best in season 2021.
The order of merit: Port Adelaide Power 2021 season
I would like Cunnington to be back to his best; https://www.afl.com.au/news/544926/back-in-business-roos-bullish-on-star-mid-after-horror-2020
I am still unsure whether he will back to his best as he had a serious back injury in season 2020; https://www.afl.com.au/news/485127/season-over-roos-finally-put-a-line-through-gun-midfielder
Tarryn Thomas did fit the criteria as he featured in six games in season 2020, kicking at least a goal in just two of the six games, so I didn’t select him.
Both Cunnington and Thomas are in the best 22: https://www.sen.com.au/news/2021/02/26/your-clubs-best-22-heading-into-the-2021-season/
I don’t know what to expect of Cunnington. I am big fan of him as a player, but am worried whether he can recapture his form. Hopefully he can prove me wrong, as at his best there is no one that works harder than him in the North Melbourne Kangaroos and with regards to Thomas; hopefully he can also prove me wrong, but it appears as if fit and available he is in the North Melbourne Kangaroos best 22.
The order of merit: North Melbourne Kangaroos 2021 season
Sexton is in the forward pocket in the Suns predicted best 22 for Round 1:
https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2021-best-22-line-ups-round-1-teams-jamarra-uglehagan-lachlan-jones-braeden-campbell-will-phillips/news-story/44c824db366f4cbd0ddfcd360dd6d61a
The order of merit: Gold Coast Suns 2021 season
Very informative. There will definitely be competition for spots!
The order of merit: Gold Coast Suns 2021 season
Conca didn’t even finish in the top 10 in the best and fairest in season 2020.
Taberner finished sixth in the best and fairest in season 2020 and I believe in his ability, but I’m merely concerned that his preseason injury will hinder him playing to his optimum level. Hopefully, you are right as I rate him highly as a player.
The order of merit: Fremantle Dockers 2021 season
Thanks for the informative comment.
The order of merit: Collingwood Magpies 2021 season
I think that’s a fantastic idea.
Who are the Socceroos' best of the rest?