2020 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem

[Demonland 71,653]

2020 Player Reviews: #3 Christian Salem

As he matures, the versatile Salem continues a steady progression towards him becoming one of the team’s leading lights. Disposal by foot always a highlight.

Date of Birth: 15 July, 1995

Height: 183cm

Weight: 81kg

Games MFC 2020: 16

Career Total: 106

Goals MFC 2020: 2

Career Total: 21

Votes 2020 Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Memorial Trophy: 208 (seventh)

[Deeoldfart 8,005]

Salo had a good, consistent year.  He is good one-on-one, reads the play well, and has elite disposal, but I keep waiting for him to take his game to the next level.  I reckon he has it in him, but I'm just not sure it will happen.  Seventh in the 'Bluey' was about right imo.  7/10 from me.

[Bring-Back-Powell 14,790]

Actually had one of his better seasons and it was a big improvement on his 2019.

As Deeoldfart mentioned above, he's a 7/10 player but I'm unsure if he can take his game to a higher level at half back flank.

Needs to be utilised more around our forward 50 arc as some of his low dart shots at goals are a thing of beauty.

[DeeZone 9,739]

I feel that Christian Salem is one of our un sung heroes, we see what he does and can do, we just want more. 

Come on Christian satisfy our cravings..!!!

[nosoupforme 3,085]

Christian Salem  goes quietly along as he plays his role .  His silky skills are excellent however his foot skills are exquisite kicking to position. He is a gem to watch. 

[58er 6,402]

1 hour ago, Deeoldfart said:

Salo had a good, consistent year.  He is good one-on-one, reads the play well, and has elite disposal, but I keep waiting for him to take his game to the next level.  I reckon he has it in him, but I'm just not sure it will happen.  Seventh in the 'Bluey' was about right imo.  7/10 from me.

Didn't you notice in the last 6/7 games Salo IMO did take a leap in form Notably  urgency In play more speed and quicker disposal plus extra work around the half Forward  area .

Even  kicked a couple If goals which he deserved through his run and carry.

Still believe he can find one more gear yo ho from that B+ yo maybe an A-.

Gets hoping and I believe he should be at HFF fir maximum use if his ability and elite disposal skills.

Heres hoping Yze can get that extra gear!!!

[poita 3,898]

By my calculations Salem is now the sixth longest serving player on the list, but he still seems happy to just coast along and be a good solid role player.

I hope he has watched Petracca's progression towards being an elite player and really dedicates himself to maximising his ability over the next couple of seasons.

I believe he has the ability, but don't believe he has the desire.