Long a symbol of consistency at the Giants, Callan Ward suffered a left ACL tear in the opening minutes of his return game that required a reconstruction, sidelining the former co-captain for the year. Prior, the star midfielder had averaged 90+ ever year since 2012, rarely missing a game. He was running in December and progressed to full training in January. When the doctors give the A-OK, Ward will side back into the core midfield group. At this stage, he's a chance (read: not a guarantee) to play in round one - either way, given the likelihood of a dip in scoring due to a hampered preseason, a middle round pick is best.
Callan in hospital ward
Long a symbol of consistency at the Giants, Callan Ward suffered a left ACL tear in the opening minutes of his return game that required a reconstruction, sidelining the former co-captain for the year. Prior, the star midfielder had averaged 90+ ever year since 2012, rarely missing a game. He was running in December and progressed to full training in January. When the doctors give the A-OK, Ward will side back into the core midfield group. At this stage, he's a chance (read: not a guarantee) to play in round one - either way, given the likelihood of a dip in scoring due to a hampered preseason, a middle round pick is best.
Ward of protection
Delivering ever since he first donned the charcoal, Callan Ward set the standard through the centre of the park once again with a career high disposal average in 2018 of 27 along with the seventh most clearances across the competition. Coupled with an improved score involvement rate which made top 20 for the league, Ward continues to grow his game. He will miss the first month at least with a knee injury. Ward has produced consistency and continuity rivalled by few in the senior competition. The Dylan Shiel departure is unlikely to have a large effect on the inaugural best and fairest winner, with higher-profile teammates more likely to receive opposition attention. Selecting Ward in your fantasy side fails to have the sexy upside of numerous contemporaries, however the wise coach will understand his value.
