Rhys Stanley
2021 Stats
Goals
10
Behinds
5
Disposals
141
Kicks
72
Tackles
14
Game-high 31 hitouts v. GWS
Stanley garnered 20 disposals, seven marks, five clearances and a single behind and tackle each Friday as Geelong fell to GWS 84-65 at GMHBA Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Stanley matched or set season-highs for marks and kicks (13) while too leading all players with 31 hitouts in Friday's contest. Those numbers helped propel the 30 year-old ruck to his best fantasy point output (109) since Mar. 26 and leaves him currently averaging 75.2 points per game for the year.
Stanley matched or set season-highs for marks and kicks (13) while too leading all players with 31 hitouts in Friday's contest. Those numbers helped propel the 30 year-old ruck to his best fantasy point output (109) since Mar. 26 and leaves him currently averaging 75.2 points per game for the year.
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Expected to play
Stanley suffered a contact injury during Round 16 but is expected to play in Round 17 against Carlton, according to GM Simon Lloyd.
ANALYSIS
Stanley was able to return to the last game and should be expected to feature against the Blues. With 15.2 disposals per game as a ruck, Stanley offers decent value from his position.
Stanley was able to return to the last game and should be expected to feature against the Blues. With 15.2 disposals per game as a ruck, Stanley offers decent value from his position.
22 disposals, two behinds in win
Stanley fashioned 22 disposals, seven marks, four clearances and a single tackle Friday as Geelong edged out Brisbane 81-80 at GMHBA Stadium.
ANALYSIS
With Brisbane's Oscar McInerney sidelined for Friday's contest, it was Stanley who shone at ruck, producing career numbers for disposals (12 kicks, 10 handballs) and finishing one of only two players to record double-digit hitouts in the contest. Off to a strong start in 2021, the Lions veteran exits Round Two currently ranked #11 and #12 in the AFL for total hitouts and hitouts per game, respectively, and averaging a stately 87 fantasy points an outing - fifth-best amongst all players at his position.
With Brisbane's Oscar McInerney sidelined for Friday's contest, it was Stanley who shone at ruck, producing career numbers for disposals (12 kicks, 10 handballs) and finishing one of only two players to record double-digit hitouts in the contest. Off to a strong start in 2021, the Lions veteran exits Round Two currently ranked #11 and #12 in the AFL for total hitouts and hitouts per game, respectively, and averaging a stately 87 fantasy points an outing - fifth-best amongst all players at his position.
Ready for Round 1
Stanley will be available for selection in Round 1 against Adelaide, per the AFL's official website.
ANALYSIS
Stanley was dealing with a concussion but was able to overcome it and be ready for the first match of 2021. With Darcy Fort (knee) unfit, Stanley will be the top ruck for a quality team to start the season.
Stanley was dealing with a concussion but was able to overcome it and be ready for the first match of 2021. With Darcy Fort (knee) unfit, Stanley will be the top ruck for a quality team to start the season.
Sitting out Community Series
Stanley (soreness) will not play in Saturday's Community Series clash with the Tigers, Tom Collings of the Cats' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Stanley was expected to be a late decision for the contest after suffering a heavy knock in a practice match last week. Even though he won't play Saturday, it sounds as though there is little concern about his status for the start of the regular season.
Stanley was expected to be a late decision for the contest after suffering a heavy knock in a practice match last week. Even though he won't play Saturday, it sounds as though there is little concern about his status for the start of the regular season.
Late call for Essendon tilt
Stanley will be a late decision for Saturday's Community Series match against Essendon after taking a heavy knock in a practice match last week, according to Mitch Cleary of AFL.com.
ANALYSIS
There isn't anything to suggest that Stanley won't be ready for the Essendon match but there's also no guarantee that he'll play or not be limited in his minutes. He was able to put up decent numbers in 2020 with 212 hitouts and 10 goals in 11 games and should be ready for Round 1 against Adelaide if nothing else comes up.
There isn't anything to suggest that Stanley won't be ready for the Essendon match but there's also no guarantee that he'll play or not be limited in his minutes. He was able to put up decent numbers in 2020 with 212 hitouts and 10 goals in 11 games and should be ready for Round 1 against Adelaide if nothing else comes up.