Hugh Dixon is one of a large number of new faces at the West Coast Eagles this year, decimated as they have been by injury and COVID absences. Dixon was brought in specifically to cover for the loss of Jack Darling and, while Darling has belatedly got the vaccine jab and resumed training, a somewhat predictable injury has the CHF out for another month. Dixon played one solitary senior game at his lengthy time at the Dockers so it is rather unfair to expect him to carry the attack, but he also carries a lot of hopes of fantasy coaches looking for a cash cow.
Hugh Dixon is one of a large number of new faces at the West Coast Eagles this year, decimated as they have been by injury and COVID absences. Dixon was brought in specifically to cover for the loss of Jack Darling and, while Darling has belatedly got the vaccine jab and resumed training, a somewhat predictable injury has the CHF out for another month. Dixon played one solitary senior game at his lengthy time at the Dockers so it is rather unfair to expect him to carry the attack, but he also carries a lot of hopes of fantasy coaches looking for a cash cow.
Dixon clocks on
An emerging key forward, Hugh Dixon gave us a taste of his potential in kicking six goals in a Peel preseason outing last year. Then he was dealt an unlucky ankle injury in round 1 which halted his progress, and ended up one of only three first-year Dockers without a senior call up. Dixon slides down the pecking order in 2019 due to the immediate impact of Jesse Hogan and Rory Lobb’s injection into the Dockers’ attacking structure. While faith has been shown in the kid with a one-year contract extension, he’ll need a lot of bricks to fall his way if he wants to slide into the starting 22, so just don’t draft him.
Hugh the next Charlie?
Fremantle needs key forwards, and in Hugh Dixon they have picked a natural goalkicker. At the Championships, he booted nine goals from four matches for the Allies with 70% of his average of 11 disposals being contested. His athletic abilities leave a lot to be desired at this early age, with his skinfolds a particular concern. The Dockers should be in play-the-kids mode most of the season, which will mean Dixon should be blooded as early as possible if he is ready. A solid preseason will help, though the more likely scenario is lots of WAFL development. His debut would probably be as third tall forward, which is a poor position for fantasy. Avoid.
