From the stars of the AFL to those just beginning to dominate, Cody Atkinson and Sean Lawson look at the players that lift their teams in the biggest moments of games.
The most clutch moments of AFL history are among the most memorable. From "Leo Barry, you star" to Barry Breen's match-winning behind, those who step up in the biggest moments are remembered through history.Whether it's the luck of the bouncing oval ball or brilliantly executed skill, the ability to pull through when the going gets tough is critical for teams with September dreams.
Time also matters. Teams generally score more heavily early in quarters — with the exception of the first 10 minutes of a game. Clutch time is hard to define. Just 333 minutes of football — shy of two minutes per game — have been played this year where the margin was less than 12 and the clock had passed the 20-minute mark in the last quarter.
Cameron Zurhaar is an imposing beast of a player — not quite the height of a key forward, but with speed and power to burn. His ability to compete both in the air and on the deck makes him more dangerous as the going gets tough.North Melbourne may not be in contention right now, but if they continue to develop, Zurhaar has the potential to be a matchwinner in big games.To score, you have to have the ball, and certain players rise to the occasion.
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