Sportsday Analysing a rebuild - Full on Footy with Daniel Hoyne (17.03.26)
Mar 17, 2026
Daniel Hoyne, experienced AFL data analyst known for team performance metrics, breaks down rebuilds and trends to watch. He examines under-22 reliance, how rating points map to age brackets, and practical ways to measure small wins like 15-minute game segments. Discussions cover West Coast, North Melbourne, St Kilda and wider list-management and draft implications.
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Young Lists Define Rebuild Trajectory
- Rebuilds are defined by where a team's rating points come from rather than short-term results.
- Daniel Hoyne shows West Coast had over a third of last year's rating points from under-22s, highlighting a genuinely young list.
Expect Multi-Year Development For Young Cores
- Youth-driven clubs like North Melbourne and St Kilda still have time to improve because a large share of production is from under-22s.
- Hoyne estimates St Kilda's under-22 core may need another two years to reach top-six level.
Assess Teams By Selected Side Age And Experience
- When judging rebuilds, consider the selected side's average age and games-played, not just results.
- Ken Hinkley notes St Kilda took the field younger than North Melbourne (26.4 vs 26.6), which explains some outcomes.