It was nothing but positivity for Sam Petrevski-Seton in 2019, finding his feet in a classic third-year breakout. A 35-touch, two-Brownlow-vote game against the Dogs as an inside midfielder is all the indication we need of this kid's potential. Despite some role uncertainty with spells outside and in the guts, he eventually settled in defence as a playmaker. Petrevski-Seton has started preseason in the back half of the ground and could flourish under the tutelage of Sam Docherty. He's on the fence as a pure midfielder but is unquestionably worthy of a free agent pool pickup should his positioning change. Massive watchlist candidate.
SPS shows adult moves
It was nothing but positivity for Sam Petrevski-Seton in 2019, finding his feet in a classic third-year breakout. A 35-touch, two-Brownlow-vote game against the Dogs as an inside midfielder is all the indication we need of this kid's potential. Despite some role uncertainty with spells outside and in the guts, he eventually settled in defence as a playmaker. Petrevski-Seton has started preseason in the back half of the ground and could flourish under the tutelage of Sam Docherty. He's on the fence as a pure midfielder but is unquestionably worthy of a free agent pool pickup should his positioning change. Massive watchlist candidate.
SPS in ice land
Carlton has understandably committed to playing the kids undcer Brendon Bolton, and Sam Petrevski-Seton has played more than any other kid in his first two seasons. Unfortunately he trod water statistically last year, with the most glaring stat being his contested percentage dropping from 50% to below 35%. The template for Petrevski-Seton is Dustin Martin who was pushing 90s in year two, though he did regress in season three. If SPS can get beyond second-year syndrome his upside is well into double figures. His forward eligibility gives him a baseline low enough to make him a solid late pick at worst, with someone in your league reaching for him in middle rounds.
SPS? Can't wait for that one
Starting usually as a forward with a role that drifted up the ground as 2017 wore on, Sam Petrevski-Seton showed a lot of glimpses of the midfield beast he seems destined to become. While his disposal average couldn't reach 15, his time on ground was in the bottom quintile of the league at 73.6% and it was his physical presence at stoppages that impressed the most, denoting a burst athlete rather than a workhorse at this early stage. Petrevski-Seton started his senior footy life as a pocket rocket with enough bulk to compete in the clinches, which is a good sign for him avoiding second-year syndrome. The fend-offs drew comparisons with Dustin Martin, which is slightly worrisome as Dusty took a long time to hit his peak with many years lacking stamina to run out games. SPS should build enough tank to reward a middle-round pick, though he may peter out late.
