Sam Taylor is not any sort of fantasy player on his own, being one of those back-shoulder centre half backs who rarely leave defensive 50 on the rebound to join the link play in the recent tradition of Daniel Talia. His presence in the GWS team after an injury lay off, however, is relevant to fantasy coaches because he frees up those around him to play more comfortable roles, with Nick Haynes probably most important among them. Isaac Cumming, Harry Perryman and at time Lachlan Ash score better when Taylor is there, as well.
Sam Taylor is not any sort of fantasy player on his own, being one of those back-shoulder centre half backs who rarely leave defensive 50 on the rebound to join the link play in the recent tradition of Daniel Talia. His presence in the GWS team after an injury lay off, however, is relevant to fantasy coaches because he frees up those around him to play more comfortable roles, with Nick Haynes probably most important among them. Isaac Cumming, Harry Perryman and at time Lachlan Ash score better when Taylor is there, as well.
Put Sam in slammer
Steadfast defender Sam Taylor quietly locked himself into the back six, playing 22 of a possible 26 games in just his second year on the list. The former AFL Academy product averaged six intercepts and 6.5 one percenters, making him the defensive standout of the previous year's Rising Star crop. Taylor will be a rock in the GWS back line for the next decade. As an accountable player with a team-first mindset, don't expect the West Australian to be chalking up the possessions anytime soon. Not the type of player we want in our fantasy squads.
Taylor was ready-made
The Giants quickly came to depend on their young key defender Sam Taylor in his excellent debut season. Taylor was entrusted with several pivotal roles, spending extended time on Eric Hipwood, Jeremy McGovern and Tim Membrey and managed successfully. The youngster rated highly for intercept possessions and disposals at NEAFL level, although was unable to continue similarly in the big league. Ready-made key defensive prospects taken straight out of the national draft are rather unusual, and Taylor certainly made his name known. He quickly jumped ahead of Lachlan Keeffe in the pecking order and will be looking to climb further. It remains to be seen whether he can bring his offensive abilities across to the AFL, as this feature will set him apart from most playing a key post. Look elsewhere for your fantasy sides.
