I had thought the point of this thread was to identify/predict which MFC players would have breakout seasons, not who will get recognition by the non-MFC world.

For instance, to my mind at least, Tyson (11 Brownlow votes) and Jetta (verging on AA form) had breakout seasons last year - and C&B is perhaps quite right in saying that they still get no recognition by the non-MFC world.

This thread is about predicting who will be this year's Jetta and Tyson.

And let's not forget that Pedersen was another to reinvent himself last year.

As far as this year goes (can't recall if I made any predictions earlier in this thread... so if I did I'll probably contradict myself), I think with the focus on fast decisive attack and if Watts spends more time forward, he will be one to have a breakout year. The other I think will be Salem who by the sound of it has found his niche playing back and through the midfield... but I also wouldn't discount JKH who helped set up a couple of goals against the doggies as well as get a couple off his own boot; with a less dysfunctional forward line this year, he may be Garletts new "Eddie Betts".

And let's not forget that Pedersen was another to reinvent himself last year.

As far as this year goes (can't recall if I made any predictions earlier in this thread... so if I did I'll probably contradict myself), I think with the focus on fast decisive attack and if Watts spends more time forward, he will be one to have a breakout year. The other I think will be Salem who by the sound of it has found his niche playing back and through the midfield... but I also wouldn't discount JKH who helped set up a couple of goals against the doggies as well as get a couple off his own boot; with a less dysfunctional forward line this year, he may be Garletts new "Eddie Betts".

I agree with each of the players you have nominated and would also throw in Toumpas ( which hopefully will put an end to all the "we want Ollie" threads)!

Been burnt on this before but I honestly believe watts will be the breakout player. High half forward pushing up the ground and delivering the ball inside 50. 30 odd goals as cream on top. Despite the issues by far our most skilled and talented player. Will have a year like Gibbs did last year.

The mark he took to win the game against the doggies is a sign of things to come. He hasn't got much love for that mark but it was a ripper. Tricky wind. H was going for goal but miskicked it making it helicopter spin with a flat trajectory. Watts read it beautifully and clunked it

Agreed. Many of us say the same thing year after year and it doesn't happen BUT I'm saying it again.. he just has too much talent, smarts and athletic gifts for it not to come to fruition at some point. He turns 24 soon with 95 games - this is when he is supposed to be hitting his peak. It is of course no coincidence, as many have noted, that he finally looks like he has the body for it... of course, an improved structure of the side and a lift in general performance of the club will help it come to bear. After 7 years of development, I think we are going to start getting some serious return.

Mitch Clark

Mitch Clark

Who is this Mitch Clark you speak of?

Sounds like a [censored].

Who is this Mitch Clark you speak of?

Sounds like a [censored].

yes he is.

Viney's best is yet to come, and I think his best is going to be absolutely first rate in this competition.He has taken gradual steps since being drafted, and only stands to get better with each passing game.

Viney's best is yet to come, and I think his best is going to be absolutely first rate in this competition.He has taken gradual steps since being drafted, and only stands to get better with each passing game.

I agree, he has it between the ears

Is Bail ever going to have a breakout year, last year he played 21 games which was his best for a season but only averaged 15 disposals a game....?

Is Bail ever going to have a breakout year, last year he played 21 games which was his best for a season but only averaged 15 disposals a game....?

Bit hard to say this considering it hasn't even started.

Bit hard to say this considering it hasn't even started.

Just throwing his name out there chief.

Is Bail ever going to have a breakout year, last year he played 21 games which was his best for a season but only averaged 15 disposals a game....?

Last year he was given the role of a shut down small forward. It's fair to say that with Garlett, JKH and Kent playing as small forwards in the NAB Cup, Bail won't have that role this year. Will struggle to be considered in the best 25, and that's excluding the 1st year players.

struggling to recall many, if any, good games out of Bail's 65

struggling to recall many, if any, good games out of Bail's 65

They must have just forgotten he was there if they haven't dropped him after 65 consecutive poor games.

Bail's a "bit player". Does the odd nice thing but commonly fades in games. Had an ok-ish year last season but I could easily see him being replaced by Garlett/Kent.

I like that until some one else post the dees next breakout star will be....binman!

They must have just forgotten he was there if they haven't dropped him after 65 consecutive poor games.

Maybe they are giving him a crack at breaking Brad Miller's record for most useless games

While to go yet

Maybe they are giving him a crack at breaking Brad Miller's record for most useless games

While to go yet

That's BS Curry. Brad Miller played around 150 games of top level footy. No superstar but an honest, tough contributor and a top clubman. He does not deserve to be dismissed in such an offhand manner.

That's BS Curry. Brad Miller played around 150 games of top level footy. No superstar but an honest, tough contributor and a top clubman. He does not deserve to be dismissed in such an offhand manner.

nah your rearview mirror is all foggy

the bootstudder was in the bests more often

Viney's best is yet to come, and I think his best is going to be absolutely first rate in this competition.He has taken gradual steps since being drafted, and only stands to get better with each passing game.

I think he will to, needs to look at Jones game and how he became more effective. Aggression is great, knowing when to use it is better.

the bootstudder was in the bests more often

Classy, C&B.

I think he will to, needs to look at Jones game and how he became more effective. Aggression is great, knowing when to use it is better.

Jones is a good benchmark for him. I'm sure we all remember his early days where he'd grab the ball, break one tackle, break two and then get caught holding the ball. I used to think to myself that the kid had something, but he didn't have a clue when to accept this wasn't junior footy anymore. Well, he learnt and he learnt very well. I expect Viney will be the same.

Classy, C&B.

next star... Tyson, Nathan Jones, Howe, Hogan, Dean Kent, Sam Frost, Jimmy Toumpas.

Our next star....... James Aish. Out of contract this year.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-03-29/aishs-round-16-dday