2023 AFL Fantasy: Max Michalanney

AFL Fantasy Analysis: Max Michalanney was selected at pick 17 in the 2022 AFL Draft by Adelaide, he was recruited from Norwood.

He plays as a defender and is currently 191cm and 78kg.

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2022 Season – SANFL Reserves
Games: 7
Disposals: 14.1
Marks: 4.6
Tackles: 3.3
Goals: 0

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Michalanney is a highly competitive and composed defender that has an ability to read the play well.

Adelaide National Recruiting Manager Hamish Ogilvie provided a brief update after Michalanney was selected.

“He’s an all-round defender who can play on different types of opponents which will add great flexibility to our squad.”

“He’s also a very good athlete with strong agility, at a touch over 190cm to be able to play effectively on smaller opponents is testament to that.” Ogilvie said.

Michalanney also averaged 12.5 disposals, 1.3 marks and 4.3 tackles from 4 games in the 2022 U18 National Championships.

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Fantasy Impact: Max Michalanney will add quality depth to the Adelaide defensive unit.

He reads the play well and has a strong ability to intercept mark, he is well balanced and can hit targets by foot at a high rate. He can also move into a defensive role not allowing space for his opponents.

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The short term fantasy prospects could be moderate, his position and role may not provide a consistent fantasy scoring output early in his career.

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His long term prospects could be anywhere from moderate to quite good, if he develops into an intercepting defender type player his fantasy scoring output could be quite strong otherwise a defensive shut down type role could provide low and inconsistent scores. It is possible long term his role could shift throughout a season.

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Season long fantasy: The role for Michalanney would need to be clear as an intercept defender type role in order for consideration, if not he’s likely a pass based on an expected low scoring output.

Single season draft leagues: He’s likely a pass in single season draft leagues.

DFS: He could be a consideration early if he is playing as an intercept type defender especially at a low entry level salary.

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