Francis Evans is one of those roleplayers whom you don't notice much, with little starpower and not much of a highlight reel. He plays the very modern role of high half forward, specialising in connector plays between half backs and key forwards. While Carlton has been so poor this season they got their coach sacked, Evans has had his best year in the league yet, in a couple of games being best afield for the Blues in losing sides. His role is predicated on moments, and his delivery inside 50 has been first class at times. Hopefully, he enjoys the club's eventual resurgence.
Francis Evans is one of those roleplayers whom you don't notice much, with little starpower and not much of a highlight reel. He plays the very modern role of high half forward, specialising in connector plays between half backs and key forwards. While Carlton has been so poor this season they got their coach sacked, Evans has had his best year in the league yet, in a couple of games being best afield for the Blues in losing sides. His role is predicated on moments, and his delivery inside 50 has been first class at times. Hopefully, he enjoys the club's eventual resurgence.
Evans goes pro
As the bolter of the mid-tier draft selections, Francis Evans surprised many when snagged at pick 41. Most clubs only saw Evans' two Calder Cannons games before he was sidelined by a heel injury that required surgery. The Cats saw much more potential in his VAFA outings, where he booted 21 goals in five games including eight in one match. As a medium-sized forward, Evans has excellent overhead marking and respectable disposal on both sides of his body. Considering that he was still on limited duties at the draft combine due to injury, Evans will be a step behind the pace as the preseason ticks into full gear. He could be one to watch for the future but not for the present. Next.