SEN Breakfast host Garry Lyon has crunched the numbers of Richmond’s Dustin Martin and Dion Prestia, in order to shed some light on who Matt de Boer should tag in Saturday’s Grand Final.
De Boer tagged Martin when the Giants faced the Tigers in Round 3, but Lyon is suggesting Prestia could be a real option on Saturday.
“Prestia’s been extraordinary since the bye,” he said on SEN Breakfast.
“This is why the argument is made for Prestia.
“From the AFL rankings, this is in the competition, (he is ranked) six for disposals, three for metres gained, 17 for clearances, four for score involvements and 14 for pressure.
“They’re the numbers that the Giants footy club is looking at right now and working out where de Boer goes.
“Don’t, for one second, underestimate the Prestia influence.
“Don’t for one second underestimate how important he’s been for that footy club.”
Essendon great Tim Watson understands why Prestia is in the conversation, but believes Martin is the obvious choice because “he’s the most destructive player in Richmond’s team.”
Lyon outlined how de Boer quelled Martin's influence in GWS' 49-point win over Richmond in Round 3.
“Round 3, he got under Dustin’s skin,” Lyon said.
“Kept him to season-low ranking points,second fewest touches, second fewest contested possessions, second fewest metres gained and the lowest goals and assists for the season.”
The Giants will aim to win their first premiership when they face the Tigers at the MCG in Saturday’s Grand Final.
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