Jump to content


Recommended Posts

Posted

For comparison, here are the 2020 results for the other clubs. 

Adelaide Crows

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Chayce Jones, 35.1km/h v Hawthorn, round 15
Lachlan Murphy, 33.4 km/h v North Melbourne, round 9
Jake Kelly, 32.2km/h v Geelong, round 13
Tyson Stengle, 32.2km/h v North Melbourne, round 9
Luke Brown, 32.1km/h v North Melbourne, round 9

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Chayce Jones, 35.1km/h v Hawthorn, round 15
Lachlan Murphy, 33.4 km/h v North Melbourne, round 9
Lachlan Murphy, 33.3 km/h v Geelong, round 13
Chayce Jones, 33km/h v St Kilda, round 7
Jake Kelly, 32.2km/h v Geelong, round 13

Brisbane Lions

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Charlie Cameron, 35.6km/h v Essendon, round 9
Eric Hipwood, 33.9km/h v Sydney, round 17
Brandon Starcevich, 33.7km/h v Hawthorn, round 1
Jarrod Berry, 33.7km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 11
Lachie Neale, 32km/h v Essendon, round 9

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Charlie Cameron, 35.6km/h v Essendon, round 9
Eric Hipwood, 33.9km/h v Sydney, round 17
Brandon Starcevich, 33.7km/h v Hawthorn, round 1
Jarrod Berry, 33.7km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 11
Charlie Cameron, 33.6km/h v Gold Coast, round 16

Carlton

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Eddie Betts, 33.9km/h v Collingwood, round 14
Mitch McGovern, 33.6km/h v Greater Western Sydney, round 15
Liam Jones, 33.6km/h v Gold Coast, round 13
Jack Newnes, 33.4km/h v Greater Western Sydney, round 15
Matthew Cottrell, 33.1km/h v Greater Western Sydney, round 15

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Eddie Betts, 33.9km/h v Collingwood, round 14
Mitch McGovern, 33.6km/h v Greater Western Sydney, round 15
Liam Jones, 33.6km/h v Gold Coast, round 13
Jack Newnes, 33.4km/h v Greater Western Sydney, round 15
Matthew Cottrell, 33.1km/h v Greater Western Sydney, round 15

Collingwood

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Will Hoskin-Elliott, 34km/h v Gold Coast, round 17
John Noble, 33.8km/h v St Kilda, round 3
Jamie Elliott, 33.7km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 1
Jaidyn Stephenson, 33.2km/h v West Coast, round 8
Jeremy Howe, 33.2km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 1

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Will Hoskin-Elliott, 34km/h v Gold Coast, round 17
John Noble, 33.8km/h v St Kilda, round 3
Jamie Elliott, 33.7km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 1
Jaidyn Stephenson, 33.2km/h v West Coast, round 8
Jeremy Howe, 33.2km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 1

Essendon

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Adam Saad, 34.1km/h v Sydney, round 2
Brayden Ham, 33.6km/h v Richmond, round 13
Matt Guelfi, 33km/h v St Kilda, round 12
Orazio Fantasia, 32.9km/h v Fremantle, round 1
Conor McKenna, 32.7km/h v North Melbourne, round 6

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Adam Saad, 34.1km/h v Sydney, round 2
Brayden Ham, 33.6km/h v Richmond, round 13
Adam Saad, 33.1km/h v Fremantle, round 1
Matt Guelfi, 33km/h v St Kilda, round 12
Adam Saad, 32.9km/h v GWS Giants, round 10

Fremantle

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Brandon Matera, 34km/h v Collingwood, round 9
Michael Frederick, 33.8km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 18
Andrew Brayshaw, 33.1km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 18
Mitch Crowden, 32.9km/h v Melbourne, round 16
Luke Ryan, 32.9km/h v Essendon, round 1

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Brandon Matera, 34km/h v Collingwood, round 9
Michael Frederick, 33.8km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 18
Michael Frederick, 33.1km/h v Melbourne, round 16
Andrew Brayshaw, 33.1km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 18
Mitch Crowden, 32.9km/h v Melbourne, round 16

Geelong Cats

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Gary Rohan, 35.2km/h v Sydney, round 18
Zach Tuohy, 34.5km/h v Collingwood, round 7
Tom Stewart, 33.4km/h v St Kilda, round 11
Brandan Parfitt, 32.8km/h v West Coast, round 9
Brad Close, 32.8km/h v Adelaide, round 13

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Gary Rohan, 35.2km/h v Sydney, round 18
Gary Rohan, 35km/h v Collingwood, round 7
Gary Rohan, 34.7km/h v Fremantle, round 8
Gary Rohan, 34.7km/h v St Kilda, round 11
Zach Tuohy, 34.5km/h v Collingwood, round 7

Gold Coast Suns

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Lachie Weller, 35km/h v St Kilda, round 10
Izak Rankine, 34.8km/h v Essendon, round 11
Josh Corbett, 34.2km/h v Hawthorn, round 18
Ben King, 33.8km/h v North Melbourne, round 14
Connor Budarick, 33.7km/h v Port Adelaide, round 1

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Lachie Weller, 35km/h v St Kilda, round 10
Izak Rankine, 34.8km/h v Essendon, round 11
Josh Corbett, 34.2km/h v Hawthorn, round 18
Ben King, 33.8km/h v North Melbourne, round 14
Connor Budarick, 33.7km/h v Port Adelaide, round 1

GWS Giants

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Lachie Ash, 35.6km/h v Essendon, round 10
Aidan Corr, 34.1km/h v Gold Coast, round 9
Bobby Hill, 34km/h v Carlton, round 15
Isaac Cumming, 33.7km/h v North Melbourne, round 2
Jeremy Cameron, 33.7km/h v Gold Coast, round 9

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Lachie Ash, 35.6km/h v Essendon, round 10
Aidan Corr, 34.1km/h v Gold Coast, round 9
Bobby Hill, 34km/h v Carlton, round 15
Bobby Hill, 33.8km/h v Adelaide, round 16
Isaac Cumming, 33.7km/h v North Melbourne, round 2

Hawthorn

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Jarman Impey, 34.2km/h v West Coast, round 12
Oliver Hanrahan , 33.1km/h v North Melbourne, round 4
Paul Puopolo, 32.9km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 17
Sam Frost, 32.0km/h v Sydney, round 8
Tom Scully, 32.0km/h v Richmond, round 3

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Jarman Impey, 34.2km/h v West Coast, round 12
Oliver Hanrahan , 33.1km/h v North Melbourne, round 4
Oliver Hanrahan , 32.9km/h v Port Adelaide, round 13
Paul Puopolo, 32.9km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 17
Paul Puopolo, 32.8km/h v Gold Coast, round 18

Melbourne

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Christian Salem, 34.8km/h v Sydney, round 15
Michael Hibberd, 34.6km/h v Collingwood, round 12
Aaron vandenBerg, 34.3km/h v Fremantle, round 16
Kysaiah Pickett , 34.2km/h v Brisbane, round 8
James Harmes, 33.9km/h v Collingwood, round 12

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Christian Salem, 34.8km/h v Sydney, round 15
Michael Hibberd, 34.6km/h v Collingwood, round 12
Aaron vandenBerg, 34.3km/h v Fremantle, round 16
Kysaiah Pickett , 34.2km/h v Brisbane, round 8
James Harmes, 33.9km/h v Collingwood, round 12

North Melbourne

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Marley Williams, 34.0km/h v Hawthorn, round 4
Jamie Macmillan, 33.1km/h v North Melbourne, round 1
Tarryn Thomas, 32.9km/h v Hawthorn, round 4
Cameron Zurhaar, 32.8km/h v St Kilda, round 1
Shaun Atley, 32.8km/h v Fremantle, round 17

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Marley Williams, 34.0km/h v Hawthorn, round 4
Jamie Macmillan, 33.1km/h v North Melbourne, round 1
Tarryn Thomas, 32.9km/h v Hawthorn, round 4
Cameron Zurhaar, 32.8km/h v St Kilda, round 1
Shaun Atley, 32.8km/h v Fremantle, round 17

Port-Adelaide.jpg?width=1024&height=72

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Trent McKenzie, 36.4km/h v Gold Coast, round 1
Zak Butters, 33.9km/h v Gold Coast, round 1
Ryan Burton, 33.3km/h v Gold Coast, round 1
Tom Jonas, 33.0km/h v Geelong, round 12
Kane Farrell, 33.0km/h v GWS, round 6

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Trent McKenzie, 36.4km/h v Gold Coast, round 1
Zak Butters, 33.9km/h v Gold Coast, round 1
Ryan Burton, 33.3km/h v Gold Coast, round 1
Tom Jonas, 33.0km/h v Geelong, round 12
Kane Farrell, 33.0km/h v GWS, round 6

Richmond

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Jack Graham, 34.2 km/h v Adelaide, round 18
Oleg Markov, 33.9 km/h v Essendon, round 13
Noah Balta, 33.9 km/h v Geelong, round 17
Marlion Pickett, 33.4 km/h v Geelong, round 17
Shai Bolton, 33.1 km/h v St Kilda, round 4

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Jack Graham, 34.2 km/h v Adelaide, round 18
Oleg Markov, 33.9 km/h v Essendon, round 13
Noah Balta, 33.9 km/h v Geelong, round 17
Marlion Pickett, 33.4 km/h v Geelong, round 17
Marlion Pickett, 33.4 km/h v Western Bulldogs, round 9

St Kilda

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Bradley Hill, 36.6km/h v Richmond, round 4
Dean Kent, 34.4km/h v Carlton, round 5
Dougal Howard, 34.2km/h v GWS, round 18
Dan Butler, 33.8km/h v Collingwood, round 3
Max King, 33.7km/h v North Melbourne, round 1

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Bradley Hill, 36.6km/h v Richmond, round 4
Dean Kent, 34.4km/h v Carlton, round 5
Dougal Howard, 34.2km/h v GWS, round 18
Dan Butler, 33.8km/h v Collingwood, round 3
Max King, 33.7km/h v North Melbourne, round 1

Sydney Swans

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Will Hayward, 34.5km/h v Brisbane, round 17
Nick Blakey, 34.1km/h v Richmond, round 6
Robbie Fox, 33.4km/h v Carlton, round 16
Harry Cunningham, 33.1km/h v Brisbane, round 17
James Bell, 32.7km/h v St Kilda, round 9

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Will Hayward, 34.5km/h v Brisbane, round 17
Nick Blakey, 34.1km/h v Richmond, round 6
Will Hayward, 33.5km/h v St Kilda, round 9
Robbie Fox, 33.4km/h v Carlton, round 16
Will Hayward, 33.1km/h v North Melbourne, round 3

West Coast Eagles

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Jack Petruccelle, 33.6km/h v Melbourne, round 1
Elliot Yeo, 33.4km/h v Gold Coast, round 2
Jamaine Jones, 33.4km/h v West Coast, round 5
Liam Ryan, 33.2km/h v North Melbourne, round 18
Brad Sheppard, 33.0km/h v Brisbane, round 3

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Jack Petruccelle, 33.6km/h v Melbourne, round 1
Elliot Yeo, 33.4km/h v Gold Coast, round 2
Jamaine Jones, 33.4km/h v West Coast, round 5
Liam Ryan, 33.2km/h v North Melbourne, round 18
Liam Ryan, 33.1km/h v St Kilda, round 17 

Western Bulldogs

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Jason Johannisen, 34.1km/h v Carlton, round 6
Laitham Vandermeer, 33.7km/h v Brisbane, round 11        
Alex Keath, 33.4km/h v Adelaide, round 12
Marcus Bontempelli, 33.1km/h v Richmond, round 9
Bailey Smith, 32.7km/h v Sydney, round 4

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020
Jason Johannisen, 34.1km/h v Carlton, round 6
Jason Johannisen, 33.8km/h v Port Adelaide, round 10
Laitham Vandermeer, 33.7km/h v Brisbane, round 11        
Alex Keath, 33.4km/h v Adelaide, round 12
Jason Johannisen, 33.4km/h v Essendon, round 7

Posted

What does this measure? Runs a player makes over a certain distance? Would need to know more but that is still interesting.

I agree speed of ball movement and decision making are the key things required over pure leg speed but we can't rule it out completely as if it's not important at all. Spreading and setting up a zone when we don't have the ball is a crucial part of the game plan so speed is still handy.

Posted

Richmond have won 2 of the last 3 flags by having more speed all over the ground than any other club.

Players spend 100 minutes running for about 15 touches. Running is pretty much the predominant skill of footy and speed absolutely matters.

But it’s positional and related to footy and has to be trained in to game plans.

As someone said Langdon’s repeat 100m sprints are likely elite.

Petracca’s power over 10 steps is excellent.

Top speeds aren’t that relevant because rarely do guys get to or need to run 50m+ in a straight line to get top speed.

Posted
5 hours ago, Lord Travis said:

...

Average cruising speed is the important stat. It would show players like Langdon excelling as they constantly move at speed to adjust position with hard two way running.

Ah so you must rate ANB?

These stats are from the essendon game but are pretty consistent: ANB is regularly listed in the top 5 on ground for fastest average speed, faster in attack and defence, most distance moved at high speed, number of sprints and repeat sprints.

 

Fwiw I agree with you about these things being more important than top speed, and I'm taking the [censored] RE ANB a bit: this is his strength and why he gets picked, and I don't think he is as bad as others make out, but he doesnt do enough other stuff well enough which is why he is on the fringe.

 

 

Screenshot_20200926-154030_AFL.jpg

Screenshot_20200926-154049_AFL.jpg

Screenshot_20200926-154125_AFL.jpg

Screenshot_20200926-154142_AFL.jpg

Screenshot_20200926-154158_AFL.jpg

Screenshot_20200926-154218_AFL.jpg

Screenshot_20200926-154244_AFL.jpg

  • Like 1
Posted
56 minutes ago, deanox said:

Ah so you must rate ANB?

Fwiw I agree with you about these things being more important than top speed, and I'm taking the [censored] RE ANB a bit: this is his strength and why he gets picked, and I don't think he is as bad as others make out, but he doesnt do enough other stuff well enough which is why he is on the fringe.

ANB is depth. He’s not best 22, but he’s better depth than most in the 22-30 bracket on our list. He at least covers ground well and makes the most of his opportunities up forward. Though his ceiling is lower, he’s more reliable than say Hannan, Vanders, Spargo IMO.

Average cruising speed and amount of repeat sprints is important. No point being able to run a million miles an hour if you can only do it once and then you’re gassed. It’s where we should see real improvement from Kozzie in the next year or two as he becomes able to repeat his efforts and get to more contests.

  • Like 1

Posted
On 9/26/2020 at 11:53 AM, kallangurdemon said:

interesting how AVB is quicker than Jayden.I should have went to Specsavers .

AVB is the bull, pity more teams don't wear red. 

Posted
On 9/26/2020 at 12:12 PM, Age said:

Yes, footspeed really doesn't mean all that much, it is ball movement. 

It's interesting how many on here would view us as slow and unskilful. After we beat GWS in the final round of 2018, Phil Davis commented how quick we moved the ball and how skilled we were. You can't tell me that we have lost heaps of actual pacey and skilful players over the last two years so where has it gone then?

I think it pretty much went out the door once 6-6-6 came in and Goodwin changed our frenetic - chaos style - game plan. As many have stated, its ball movement and spread that creates speed not the players. 

Posted
On 9/26/2020 at 9:52 AM, buck_nekkid said:

From AFL.com, here are our speedsters for 2020.

Interstingly, many teams that we think are fast are significantly slower than us if you compare results.  It is not speed of player, but speed of ball that counts!

Would these have been your top 5?

Top-five fastest players in 2020
Christian Salem, 34.8km/h v Sydney, round 15
Michael Hibberd, 34.6km/h v Collingwood, round 12
Aaron vandenBerg, 34.3km/h v Fremantle, round 16
Kysaiah Pickett , 34.2km/h v Brisbane, round 8
James Harmes, 33.9km/h v Collingwood, round 12

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Christian Salem, 34.8km/h v Sydney, round 15
Michael Hibberd, 34.6km/h v Collingwood, round 12
Aaron vandenBerg, 34.3km/h v Fremantle, round 16
Kysaiah Pickett , 34.2km/h v Brisbane, round 8
James Harmes, 33.9km/h v Collingwood, round 12

Absolutely agree with this. Recruiting speed for speed's sake is shooting yourself in the foot.

Pressure, decision-making and foot skills are key.


Posted
On 9/26/2020 at 9:52 AM, buck_nekkid said:

From AFL.com, here are our speedsters for 2020.

Fastest speeds clocked in a game in 2020    
Christian Salem, 34.8km/h v Sydney, round 15
Michael Hibberd, 34.6km/h v Collingwood, round 12
Aaron vandenBerg, 34.3km/h v Fremantle, round 16
Kysaiah Pickett , 34.2km/h v Brisbane, round 8
James Harmes, 33.9km/h v Collingwood, round 12

I call b-s on these results. Salem's speed converts to 10.34sec for 100m. Only a handful of trained Australian sprinters (five to be exact) ran faster than that over 100m in 2019, and only three this year so far. And before you say the above speeds are likely to be over much shorter distances, a 100m sprinter doesn't reach top speed until around 80m into a race. It's just impossible to run the above speeds over a short distance, say 10 metres, from a standing or even a moving start. An AFL footballer in full flow might look fast to us, but only a select few players in the AFL would be able to run under 11 seconds for 100m. 

  • Like 1
  • Thanks 1
Posted (edited)
30 minutes ago, Flower Magic said:

I call b-s on these results. Salem's speed converts to 10.34sec for 100m. Only a handful of trained Australian sprinters (five to be exact) ran faster than that over 100m in 2019, and only three this year so far. And before you say the above speeds are likely to be over much shorter distances, a 100m sprinter doesn't reach top speed until around 80m into a race. It's just impossible to run the above speeds over a short distance, say 10 metres, from a standing or even a moving start. An AFL footballer in full flow might look fast to us, but only a select few players in the AFL would be able to run under 11 seconds for 100m. 

Based on the figures Bradley Hill's equivalent would be 100m in 9.83secs.

Does it take into account movement direction and duration. If you are pushed over or fall from a pack mark you can get to incredible speeds. Have to agree with this one and call b-s  When Bolt broke the 100m record he recorded a top speed of 44.72 km/h between his 60th and 80th meter which he covered in 1.61 seconds.

 

Some AFL guys are quick but not Bolt quick.

Edited by Dee-lusional
  • Like 1

Posted
31 minutes ago, Flower Magic said:

I call b-s on these results. Salem's speed converts to 10.34sec for 100m. Only a handful of trained Australian sprinters (five to be exact) ran faster than that over 100m in 2019, and only three this year so far. And before you say the above speeds are likely to be over much shorter distances, a 100m sprinter doesn't reach top speed until around 80m into a race. It's just impossible to run the above speeds over a short distance, say 10 metres, from a standing or even a moving start. An AFL footballer in full flow might look fast to us, but only a select few players in the AFL would be able to run under 11 seconds for 100m. 

A 100m sprint starts the race at rest, rather than at top speed. 

The 100m is the time taken to go from a stationary position to a position 100m away, whilst this measures a split second where the footballer is moving at their fastest.

Usain Bolt hold the top speed record (according to wikipedia) of 44.72 km/h, which was between the 60m and 80m mark of a race, which is significantly faster than Salem! If Bolt ran at 44.72 km/h for the entire race (from 0m to 100m) then he'd have run the race in 8.05 seconds!!

  • Like 1
Posted
2 hours ago, Axis of Bob said:

A 100m sprint starts the race at rest, rather than at top speed. 

The 100m is the time taken to go from a stationary position to a position 100m away, whilst this measures a split second where the footballer is moving at their fastest.

Usain Bolt hold the top speed record (according to wikipedia) of 44.72 km/h, which was between the 60m and 80m mark of a race, which is significantly faster than Salem! If Bolt ran at 44.72 km/h for the entire race (from 0m to 100m) then he'd have run the race in 8.05 seconds!!

Still b-s I'm afraid, because even when Usain ran the world record, it took him around 25 metres to reach Salem's alleged speed. So this statistic asks us to believe that somehow an AFL footballer, who doesn't look overly quick to me, can run as fast as Usain Bolt is going at 25m into his world record run. I don't think so!

  • Like 1
Posted
21 minutes ago, Flower Magic said:

Still b-s I'm afraid, because even when Usain ran the world record, it took him around 25 metres to reach Salem's alleged speed. So this statistic asks us to believe that somehow an AFL footballer, who doesn't look overly quick to me, can run as fast as Usain Bolt is going at 25m into his world record run. I don't think so!

Here's a good article about Usain Bolt's speed during the Beijing Olympics. https://www.quantamagazine.org/infinite-powers-usain-bolt-and-the-art-of-calculus-20190403/

Because I'm a nerd (and lockdown is clearly doing things to my brain!) I actually tried to fit in Salem's maximum speed with Bolt's maximum speed, then adjusted it to Bolt's Olympic world record speed profile graph (in the article) to see what Salem's typical 100m sprint time would be with that top speed.

FWIW, that top speed is the equivalent of Salem running a 12.30 second 100 metre sprint. That's not bad considering it was with fatigue during a 100 minute long game of football and he has not been training for a sprint event. 

  • Like 2
Posted (edited)
39 minutes ago, Axis of Bob said:

FWIW, that top speed is the equivalent of Salem running a 12.30 second 100 metre sprint. That's not bad considering it was with fatigue during a 100 minute long game of football and he has not been training for a sprint event. 

Which reinforces why I don't believe it. Of the players mentioned, I think Pickett would be the quickest off the mark by far. The bigger bodied players would obviously take longer to get their wheels turning.

Edited by Flower Magic

Posted
2 minutes ago, Flower Magic said:

Which reinforces why I don't believe it. Of the players mentioned, I think Pickett would be the quickest off the mark by far. The bigger bodied players would obviously take longer to get their wheels turning.

It was measuring top speed, so how long it takes to reach the top speed is irrelevant. But Salem running a 12.30 second 100m sprint time during a game passes the pub test.

The stats check out, even if they don't really mean much, so trying to convince you to believe meaningless facts is not important to me. But I did enjoy calculating Salem's 100m sprint speed. ?

  • Haha 2
Posted

How about comparative best speed of ball movement coast to coast?

Surely that  is really what matters most. 
 

Or movement from centre bounce to open space on half forward line?


Posted
On 9/26/2020 at 4:22 PM, Lord Travis said:

ANB is depth. He’s not best 22, but he’s better depth than most in the 22-30 bracket on our list. He at least covers ground well and makes the most of his opportunities up forward. Though his ceiling is lower, he’s more reliable than say Hannan, Vanders, Spargo IMO.

Average cruising speed and amount of repeat sprints is important. No point being able to run a million miles an hour if you can only do it once and then you’re gassed. It’s where we should see real improvement from Kozzie in the next year or two as he becomes able to repeat his efforts and get to more contests.

I do admire ANB's running, two-way, one-way and into the fray. His recovery and repeat effort (in running to a contest) stands out across our whole team, nearly matched by that of Hibberd. ANB is in my best 22, but needs improved coaching and assistance with decisions. Often, rather than run to a tackle, he should be running to space to receive. He has many metres on opponents, quite regularly but the psyche of our team still does not recognise the value of this.

Posted

In terms of the 100m times, for reference Hunt ran 11.18 in the APS finals his final school year. I think in the pub test, if Salem did hit 34.8km/h v Sydney then you would expect with that he would have reached greater than 33.9km/h at another point in the season. The numbers have a fair margin of error and what is being presented are the outliers over the course of the season.

In the bigger picture the players only do the running that the game plan and specific situations require them to. While not disputing what Dee Spencer said about running being one of the most important elements in footy, there is generally a negative correlation between running distance and winning. I haven't seen anyone look at it, but I wonder if having the highest speeds in a game is the same? 

Posted

Top speed isn’t as critical as speed off the mark. Due to congestion you hardly ever see someone have a 40mt run down the wing. That’s what makes Petracca so good, he explodes away from stoppages. 

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Demonland Forums  

  • Match Previews, Reports & Articles  

    2024 Player Reviews: #7 Jack Viney

    The tough on baller won his second Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Trophy in a narrow battle with skipper Max Gawn and Alex Neal-Bullen and battled on manfully in the face of a number of injury niggles. Date of Birth: 13 April 1994 Height: 178cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 219 Goals MFC 2024: 10 Career Total: 66 Brownlow Medal Votes: 8

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 3

    TRAINING: Wednesday 13th November 2024

    A couple of Demonland Trackwatchers braved the rain and headed down to Gosch's paddock to bring you their observations from the second day of Preseason training for the 1st to 4th Year players. DITCHA'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS I attended some of the training today. Richo spoke to me and said not to believe what is in the media, as we will good this year. Jefferson and Kentfield looked big and strong.  Petty was doing all the training. Adams looked like he was in rehab.  KE

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports

    2024 Player Reviews: #15 Ed Langdon

    The Demon running machine came back with a vengeance after a leaner than usual year in 2023.  Date of Birth: 1 February 1996 Height: 182cm Games MFC 2024: 22 Career Total: 179 Goals MFC 2024: 9 Career Total: 76 Brownlow Medal Votes: 5 Melbourne Football Club: 5th Best & Fairest: 352 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 8

    2024 Player Reviews: #24 Trent Rivers

    The premiership defender had his best year yet as he was given the opportunity to move into the midfield and made a good fist of it. Date of Birth: 30 July 2001 Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 100 Goals MFC 2024: 2 Career Total:  9 Brownlow Medal Votes: 7 Melbourne Football Club: 6th Best & Fairest: 350 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    TRAINING: Monday 11th November 2024

    Veteran Demonland Trackwatchers Kev Martin, Slartibartfast & Demon Wheels were on hand at Gosch's Paddock to kick off the official first training session for the 1st to 4th year players with a few elder statesmen in attendance as well. KEV MARTIN'S PRESEASON TRAINING OBSERVATIONS Beautiful morning. Joy all round, they look like they want to be there.  21 in the squad. Looks like the leadership group is TMac, Viney Chandler and Petty. They look like they have sli

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Training Reports 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #1 Steven May

    The years are rolling by but May continued to be rock solid in a key defensive position despite some injury concerns. He showed great resilience in coming back from a nasty rib injury and is expected to continue in that role for another couple of seasons. Date of Birth: 10 January 1992 Height: 193cm Games MFC 2024: 19 Career Total: 235 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 24 Melbourne Football Club: 9th Best & Fairest: 316 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 2

    2024 Player Reviews: #4 Judd McVee

    It was another strong season from McVee who spent most of his time mainly at half back but he also looked at home on a few occasions when he was moved into the midfield. There could be more of that in 2025. Date of Birth: 7 August 2003 Height: 185cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 48 Goals MFC 2024: 1 Career Total: 1 Brownlow Medal Votes: 1 Melbourne Football Club: 7th Best & Fairest: 347 votes

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 5

    2024 Player Reviews: #31 Bayley Fritsch

    Once again the club’s top goal scorer but he had a few uncharacteristic flat spots during the season and the club will be looking for much better from him in 2025. Date of Birth: 6 December 1996 Height: 188cm Games MFC 2024: 23 Career Total: 149 Goals MFC 2024: 41 Career Total: 252 Brownlow Medal Votes: 4

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 9

    2024 Player Reviews: #18 Jake Melksham

    After sustaining a torn ACL in the final match of the 2023 season Jake added a bit to the attack late in the 2024 season upon his return. He has re-signed on to the Demons for 1 more season in 2025. Date of Birth: 12 August 1991 Height: 186cm Games MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 229 Goals MFC 2024: 8 Career Total: 188

    Demonland
    Demonland |
    Melbourne Demons 7
  • Tell a friend

    Love Demonland? Tell a friend!
×
×
  • Create New...