Selected as a mature-aged midfielder, Brett Bewley has performed admirably when the opportunity presented in the AFL. The Docker averaged 13 touches, splitting his time between the wing and as a pressure forward. He was a consistent performer in the WAFL, gathering 22 disposals an outing. Captain Nat Fyfe has been highly complimentary to Bewley this preseason, suggesting his name is pencilled in round 1 for that wing position. The hard runner will compete with recent acquisitions James Aish and Blake Acres for that role. Keep him on the watchlist.
Bewley boxes on
Selected as a mature-aged midfielder, Brett Bewley has performed admirably when the opportunity presented in the AFL. The Docker averaged 13 touches, splitting his time between the wing and as a pressure forward. He was a consistent performer in the WAFL, gathering 22 disposals an outing. Captain Nat Fyfe has been highly complimentary to Bewley this preseason, suggesting his name is pencilled in round 1 for that wing position. The hard runner will compete with recent acquisitions James Aish and Blake Acres for that role. Keep him on the watchlist.
Bewley is a beauty
Alongside Lachlan Schultz, Brett Bewley joins the purple army as a mature-ager after five season representing Williamstown in the VFL. With a frame ready-made for AFL, Bewley ranked fourth in the VFL for disposals and finished second in Williamstown’s best and fairest, with an average of 99 fantasy points over 2018. The Western Jets ex-captain's game features a beautiful long kick, outstanding endurance and elite levels of uncontested possessions and inside 50s. The fact that Connor Blakely will be sidelined early in the season due to injury opens up a spot in the Dockers’ midfield. While the probability of Bewley maintaining a regular spot in Fremantle’s 22 isn’t guaranteed, it’s certainly worth keeping an eye on him over the JLT. A successful preseason campaign could see him battle for Stephen Hill’s spot as well, so a late risk-for-reward pick is justified even if he is not picked for round 1.
