Drafted as a ready-made prospect and he sure played like one. The former SA skipper slotted a memorable running banana on debut and hit his straps with uninterrupted on-ball minutes as the year went on. Inspired an emotional win over GWS with his repeat efforts against an experienced midfield and snagged a Rising Star nom as a result. Went at a 41 per cent contested possession rate and finished seventh in the Crichton Medal off just 15 games – one heck of a first impression.
