Sportsday Ken's Ten | Exciting Impact Mids (03.03.36)
Mar 3, 2026
A top-10 countdown of midfielders who also push forward, with surprising inclusions and omissions. Quick takes on Cam Rayner, Nick Daicos, Luke Jackson and Jason Horne-Francis. Debates over Naziah Wingenback's forward potential and Jordan Dawson's famous anecdote. Injury updates, ruck-rule concerns and discussion of review styles and player care.
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Top Impactful Mids Who Go Forward
- Ken Hinkley ranks AFL players who can both impact the midfield and finish as key forwards, creating a specific hybrid player category.
- His top picks include Naziah Wanganeen-Milera at one and Isaac Heeney at two, with Sam Darcy and Phil Thorpe high up.
Warrnambool Fan Misses Autographs After Match
- A caller from Warrnambool described players from both clubs walking straight into change rooms with no autograph time after a match.
- Ken empathised and recounted typical community expectations and practical recovery constraints for clubs.
Announce Short Post Game Access For Country Fans
- Do announce short post-game autograph windows when in regional venues to manage expectations.
- Ken suggests clubs could reserve five to ten minutes or nominate a couple of players to sign for community fans after country matches.