AFLRATINGS NEWS: There has been an update provided on the role for Trent Rivers in 2025.
Following the Round 14 bye last season Rivers was used at 64.4% of team centre bounces without Christian Petracca.Â
Rivers has spent pre-season training mostly with the midfield group.Â
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Melbourne GM of Football Performance Alan Richardson stated this week (via RSN) that the plan is for Rivers to play through the midfield at this stage.Â
Richardson went on to add that Rivers has an excellent running capacity as well as an ability to hit targets at a strong rate with his kicks, Richardson also added that Rivers can adjust roles if required.Â
Rivers averaged 21.3 disposals, 5.3 marks and 2.6 tackles from 23 games in 2024.
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