2018 Rd 20: Post Game Calm & Civilized Discussion: Carlton vs GWS

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Whitfield is 24, with 100 games.  His first couple of years, people were questioning why he was taken no 1.

I don't recall it that way, Whitfield was a gun from day one, the main question was how Tom Scully could possibly be on bigger money than Whitfield!

For a historical perspective, take a look at the Inside Football AFL Player Ratings archive.

Whitfield's first season;

2013 Season
1 Syd No.1 draft pick didn’t set the world on fire but showed enough. 4
2 Port Looked every bit the No.1 draft pick and impressed all night. 7
3 StK Only two of his 12 touches were kicks but he showed a couple of glimpses. 3
4 Melb Clean, composed and classy with ball in hand. His best outing yet at this level. 7
5 GCS Again showed glimpses of exciting talent. 5
6 (Soreness)
7 Adel Not the worst but was fighting against the tide. 5
8 Haw Most of disposals were handballs. Subbed off in third term. 3
9 WCE For such a young player his poise and decision-making is already first class. 5
10 Carl Good in patches and used the ball well. 6
11 Geel Sub. All class when he came on to grab seven disposals. 2
12 Port Good battle with Broadbent for much of the day. Ball use and smarts stood out. 6
14 NM Class player. When he got it a teammate was on the end of it. 7
15 WB Such a good user of the ball, he also took nine marks. 7
16 Syd Had 12 possessions in first term, but slowed down after that. Plenty to work with. 6
17 Ess A little subdued this week, but his disposal is outstanding for one so young. 4
18 (Rested)
19 Melb Classy performer with two goals, 26 possessions. Showed why he was pick No.1. 8
20 Frem Only one kick in first half and five for the game. Struggled all afternoon. 2
21 Bris First lined-up on Mayes but still had a solid match. Gifted a goal by Cameron. 6
22 (Back)
23 GCS Provided plenty of options running wide and was solid. 5

btw., If we want Whitfield he is gettable, he wants home more than Gaff or Lynch.