Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has listed seven father-son recruits who need a big 2022 season.
A batch of Collingwood youngsters, a pair of Bulldogs and the son of a Carlton great all feature in Lloyd’s first list of the year.
“There’s a lot of pressure living up to their fathers,” Lloyd told Sportsday on Monday night.
“I’ve got seven who have got that in front of them this year, to try and get back to playing their best footy or make a career for themselves.”
See Lloyd’s top seven father-sons who need a big year below:
7. Finn Maginness (Hawthorn)
“Highly touted junior. He’s played three games in two years.
“It’s a big year for him to try and break into Sam Mitchell’s team.”
6. Will Kelly (Collingwood)
“Looks OK when he plays, but he’s played three games in three years and keeps getting injured.
“Big year for Will.”
5. Rhylee West (Western Bulldogs)
“I know it’s been frustrating for Rhylee.
“11 games in three years trying to get into that midfield.”
4. Callum and Tyler Brown (Collingwood)
“Callum’s played 69 games, Tyler 16, but I haven’t seen them take a game much by the scruff of the neck to stay in that side.”
3. Josh Daicos (Collingwood)
“This guy I think could be anything … but I look at his stats – 52 games in five years – averaging 10 games a year.
“He’s kicked 26 goals from 52 games and 10 is the most goals he’s kicked in a season. I know he’s moved to a wing, but can he be a star of the game? I think he’s got potential to.”
2. Jack Silvagni (Carlton)
“I love what Jack does for Carlton because he gives 100 per cent every time he plays, great competitor.
“But again, competitiveness only takes you so far.”
1. Mitch Wallis (Western Bulldogs)
“Went from vice-captain to out of the side. What does this year hold for Mitch?”