Connor Idun announced himself in last year's final series as one of the premier lockdown back pockets of the competition. While his role is not normally the sort to grab headlines, he has produced at a consistently high level during 2025 as well. As can happen with medium-sized defenders, he has been called upon in recent weeks to cover for injury elsewhere in the back six: specifically, to make up for the continued absence of Sam Taylor, leading to him following Jeremy Cameron around as centre half back. He showed he can step up as a stopper on anyone, tall or small.
Connor Idun announced himself in last year's final series as one of the premier lockdown back pockets of the competition. While his role is not normally the sort to grab headlines, he has produced at a consistently high level during 2025 as well. As can happen with medium-sized defenders, he has been called upon in recent weeks to cover for injury elsewhere in the back six: specifically, to make up for the continued absence of Sam Taylor, leading to him following Jeremy Cameron around as centre half back. He showed he can step up as a stopper on anyone, tall or small.
Connor Idun had his best performance at senior level in last year's losing preliminary final, announcing himself as an A-grader with a specialisation in shutting down opposition small-to-medium forwards. As can often happen at footy clubs, he has been forced in recent weeks to play a different role to cover holes in the list due to injury, being given responsibility for taller forwards than he is used to. Like Dylan Grimes and Ryan Lester he has battled manfully, without showing much of the flashy play that earned him his reputation. For fantasy, an also-ran.
Pick a fringe Giant? I dunno.
2018 pick 61 Connor Idun played every NEAFL game last season as a key defender before notching up his inaugural AFL game in the Sydney derby in round 20 as a late inclusion. In the twos, Idun collected 14 possessions and four marks weekly while accounting for both smalls and talls. Idun is far, far away from regular senior game time. Wait until Phil Davis retires before giving this guy a second thought, though perhaps his game is more along the lines of Nick Haynes which suggests some long-term interest in his fantasy potential.
I dunno which end he goes
An athletic frame capable at either end of the ground, Connor Idun is an exciting proposition for the Giants. Playing his football as a key forward for the Geelong Falcons, Idun kicked 10 goals over 14 matches. At the Championships, he played as a key defender at a minimal rate of 10 touches. His strength is his power and athleticism, reading the play and gathering around five ground ball gets per TAC Cup outing. Connor Idun arrives at the Showground with raw ability and an environment to fulfil his potential. Coach Leon Cameron must first decide where on the park his recruit is most suited to playing. An explosive, power-based athlete, the youngster needs continuity in an elite environment to develop. He is unlikely to warrant selection for at least a few years to come.
