Polks' Dream Team Diary
Jack Redden has all but sewn up the honour as the Lions’ top AFL Dream Team scorer for 2012 after a great game against Port Adelaide
Reddo racked up his second consecutive 121-point game against the Power thanks to his 24 touches and 13 tackles - nine of which came in the first half!
He’s now extended his lead over last year’s Runner-Up Tom Rockliff to 160 points with only one game to play, meaning Rocky will probably need to pull out a Buddy-esque 13-goal performance against the Doggies this weekend to have any chance whatsoever of taking the title.
Meanwhile, Dayne Zorko continues to reward his Dream Team coaches with another 113-point effort in Adelaide.
‘The Zork’ now averages 95.8 points per game - just 0.1% shy of Rockliff’s average.
It was a fairly even spread among the rest of the Lions boys on the weekend, with Rainesy backing up his 89 points against the Crows with a season-best 91 against Port Adelaide in his 100th match.
As for the Polka Specials, they seem to have waited until the League games are over to pull out the big scores.
My team scored a season-best 2,256 points with 13 players scoring 100 points or more, and four others finishing in the 90s.
Just like Redden, the Dream Team comp is LeueyLongerCombo’s to lose, considering he’s almost 1,000 points clear of the TheyGoingGorillas who've had a barnstorming finish to the season.
Considering the Lions' season officially finishes next Sunday night, this will be my final diary for 2012 - but the Club will keep you posted on all the scores from the final Round of matches with a Dream Team wrap.
Thanks again for all of those who provided me with some very handy hints throughout the year, and best of luck to the Dream Team coaches who are playing off in League Grand Finals this weekend!
LIONS PLAYER RANKINGS (ROUND 22)
1. Jack Redden - 121
2. Dayne Zorko - 113
3. Andrew Raines - 91
4. Daniel Rich - 87
5. Simon Black - 86
LIONS PLAYER RANKINGS (OVERALL)
1. Jack Redden - 2,164
2. Tom Rockliff - 2,104
3. Pearce Hanley - 1,707
4. Jed Adcock - 1,628
5. Daniel Rich - 1,578
LIONS GROUP RANKINGS (ROUND 22)
1. Patrol (Liam) - 2,309
2. ScotchOnTheRockliff (Scott) - 2,281
3. Knackers Revenge (Sam) - 2,279
4. The All Ordinaries (Myles) - 2,273
1. LeuyLongerCombo (Luke) - 2,266
LIONS GROUP RANKINGS (OVERALL)
1. LeuyLongerCombo (Luke) - 47,580
2. TheyGoingGorillas (Ben) - 46,761
3. PAUL ‘R’ BEARS (Paul) - 46,751
4. Ruck N Roll (Moana) - 46,629
5. Tough Guys (Cheyne) - 46,374