Nick Blakey is called the Lizard due to his distinctive running style, more akin to a frillnecked lizard on its hind legs scurrying through the desert than a footballer. He has not always run to the right areas in his short AFL career so far, but starting on a half back flank seems to have unlocked his best game as he can use his dash to break lines through midfield. With Jordan Dawson off to Adelaide there was a spot available at Sydney for a run-and-carry type who could deliver the ball inside 50 with precision, and Blakey has put his hand up for John Longmire... and fantasy owners.
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