There is further information on the Isaac Heeney role in 2022, he will see “significant” minutes through the midfield this year according to Sydney CEO Tom Harley.
Heeney has completed a full pre-season thus far, Harley discussed the summer for Heeney plus provided insight into his specific role on SEN this week,”
“Isaac has had a fantastic summer.”
“He’s trained through the midfield, I think that’s been really well told.”
“So fully expect him to play more time there.”
“I’m looking to seeing what he does with a full pre-season under his belt.”
“I’m looking forward to Isaac having a full pre-season, finishing a full pre-season,”
AFL News on Twitter @aflratings “And playing some significant minutes in the
midfield but also doing what he does, which is a licence to go forward and kick
goals because he’s a pretty tricky match-up up front.” Harley said.
Heeney averaged 15.9 Disposals, 5.7 Marks, 2.0 Tackles & 1.7 Goals from 21 games in 2021.
Fantasy Impact: Isaac Heeney averaged 77.2pts from 21 games in 2021, he scored a season high 132pts in Round 19 against Fremantle.
The message has been consistent over the pre-season from senior coach John Longmire to CEO Tom Harley that Heeney will see an increase in midfield this season, expect an increase in centre bounce usage in 2022.
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Heeney is a consideration in season long fantasy at Round 1, it is important to note that there will still be forward usage but scoring upside is likely in 2022.
It’s worth bumping Heeney up a few more places on your draft boards.
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