New Adelaide captain Jordan Dawson says father-son decide Max Michalanney may carry out within the senior aspect right away if given the chance in Round 1.
The 19-year-old first spherical decide impressed in Adelaide’s closing follow match on Saturday as he held harmful West Coast ahead Liam Ryan to 10 disposals, two marks and one purpose in Perth.
The Crows face a defensive choice squeeze although, with Wayne Milera positive to be thought of throughout halfback after lacking the Eagles recreation for private causes, and Patrick Parnell contributing tidily with 11 disposals at 82 per cent.
Dawson was undecided if Michalanney would get the nod in Adelaide’s again six, however mentioned the 190cm teen had carried out his probabilities of choice no hurt.
“He’s travelling really well. It looks like he’s doing his best to play Round 1. Obviously I don’t know what the team looks like between now and then, but the way he’s been able to train and then perform in the match sim and practice game has been really impressive,” Dawson mentioned.
“He’s definitely ready for the opportunity, whether he gets it next week or not.”
It was “business as usual” on the Crows underneath their new captain following huge pre-season wins over Fremantle and West Coast, Dawson mentioned.
Speaking on the AFL Captains’ Day, he mentioned he was attempting to guide with “the same mentality” as former Crows captains Rory Sloane and Taylor Walker, whereas he additionally took inspiration from quite a few former mentors at Sydney.
“For me, it’s just about continuing to be myself and trying to keep things as normal as possible,” Dawson mentioned.
“I think you try to take bits and pieces from all captains you play under … in Sydney we had strong leaders in Jarrad McVeigh and Kieren Jack, then Luke Parker and Dane Rampe.
“All those guys I try to take bits of their style, but then implement my own and add some pieces … I definitely want to be a combination of a few good leaders I’ve had.”
The tall left-footer mentioned he would proceed in an analogous position to final season, enjoying commonly at halfback however spending stints on the ball and as a ahead when wanted.
“I do expect to play a bit all over the place, which I actually do enjoy doing,” he mentioned.
“It’s definitely not something I’d want to do (permanently), but I want to help the team and if that means I’m playing wherever, I don’t mind at all.”
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