Player Watch #5 Isaac Heeney

[Kennedy Parker]

Isaac Heeney

Isaac Heeney

5

Isaac Heeney

Age

28

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.7

5star

M

4.9

5star

T

4.1

5star

CL

2.2

4star

D

14.3

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

5.5

3star

M

4.8

4star

T

2.5

3star

CL

0.8

3star

D

10.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.8

3star

is a crowd favourite and one of the best young players in the competition. The QBE Sydney Swans Academy graduate won the 2018 AFL Mark of the Year award, was selected in the AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 team in two of his eligible four years and played his 100th senior game in 2019. Heeney can be used in the midfield, forward line – where he booted four goals in star teammate Lance Franklin’s absence in Round 20 last year – or as a loose man in defence.

Isaac Heeney

5

Isaac Heeney

Age

28

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.2

5star

K

10.4

4star

HB

7.7

5star

M

4.9

5star

T

4.1

5star

CL

2.2

4star

D

14.3

3star

K

8.8

4star

HB

5.5

3star

M

4.8

4star

T

2.5

3star

CL

0.8

3star

D

10.4

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

3.2

3star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.4

4star

CL

0.8

3star

DOB: 05 May 1996
DEBUT: 2015
DRAFT: #18, 2014 National Draft
RECRUITED FROM: Cardiff (NSW)

Isaac Heeney | AFL

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[Dan87]

Just needs to work his ass off til October, look up and maybe good things have happened

 

[elastic]

Great for Isaac to see him playing so well. There was always an expectation that he'd be the the number one player at the club when Franklin retired but with Errol's rise maybe it has given him that extra push to improve his consistency and claim that mantle. A bit of friendly rivalry never goes astray or maybe it's taken some of that pressure off him.
Perhaps playing midfield has taken some pressure off his goal kicking which in recent seasons has been poor but so far this year has been much more reliable. No doubt he is in better shape physically but mentally as well.

 

[Adnico26Parker]

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Wow. What another amazing performance - every disposal clean and with great vision. After today he is now the standout $5 favourite for the Brownlow. MR0808 it’s almost time to get in the queue.

 

[The King!]

Thought he was the matchwinner again 3 votes imo

 

[Citrus22]

Thought he was the matchwinner again 3 votes imo

Agreed, while there were a number of standouts I thought he was best at remaining composed under pressure all day.

 

[Dan87]

Not a sure thing for votes today but hopefully some imo

 

[zyzzbruh]

It's his to lose this year. Even if he only managed to poll votes every 3 games from now onwards, will still probably win it comfortably.

 

[Dan87]

It's his to lose this year. Even if he only managed to poll votes every 3 games from now onwards, will still probably win it comfortably.

Definitely opening up for him

No contender around the comp has the consistency he has atm

 

[the hypnotoad]

he's a different player
everything that's been great about him is still there, but he's playing with an air of supreme confidence in his own ability, but also that he's completely healthy and fit, and his body isn't letting him down
there's a sense of freedom about him, that everything he's doing is working
there were some little moments and touches today (as there have been all season) that show he's clearly operating at a higher level ... and there was a slick one-two with grundy that emphasises what a great combination they're developing
clearly the best player in the competition a quarter of the way into the season

 

[Callipygian]

I don't think he was our best today but he definitely is all class. His touches have impact. He's always clean. He works incredibly hard. He's got a tremendous leap. He tackles and defends powerfully. He's so skilful by hand and by foot and is great at kicking a snag on either foot. The package has really come together and he is an offensive and defensive asset.

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

Brownlow record votes is 36. Average needed to win is 32.

Whoa he’s half way there

Seriously could have this done by Round 12.

 

[bedford]

As i posted a few weeks ago , his kicking is elite on both sides

 

[bedford]

Brownlow record votes is 36. Average needed to win is 32.

Whoa he’s half way there

Seriously could have this done by Round 12.

But everyone backed Errol

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

As i posted a few weeks ago , his kicking is elite on both sides

Agree. And his turn of foot on either side is incredible. He can accelerate leading with left or right feet - he did it today for a centre clearance - just wow I thought. He has to stay in the midfield - he’s not only tracking for AA but as captain.

 

[bedford]

Agree. And his turn of foot on either side is incredible. He can accelerate leading with left or right feet - he did it today for a centre clearance - just wow I thought. He has to stay in the midfield - he’s not only tracking for AA but as captain.

Also for the elite midfielders in the comp , he's the best over head mark

 

[The King!]

As i posted a few weeks ago , his kicking is elite on both sides

Yes this both sides

hecken rare

 

[BloodySwan]

It's just how good he is with the ball. He's always been one to not waste a disposal

 

[Dan87]

In reality all the reasons that made him an elite forward are on display as a mid.

Like Danger, GAJ etc he's the player he is as a midfielder now because of his time forward

He's so one touch and clean because that's what makes a great forward and he did it for ten years

Solid apprenticeship

 

[JackHiscoxWasFast]

He can also stick tackles !

 

[GoTheSwannies]

Brownlow record votes is 36. Average needed to win is 32.

Whoa he’s half way there

Seriously could have this done by Round 12.

Does winning the brownlow fast count as being fast?

Imagine he has the brownlow locked away by round 18 with no other contenders able to catch him even if they poll 3 votes every game for the rest of the season.

 

[GoTheSwannies]

In the past, people have lamented his inability to perform at an elite level on a consistent basis.

How about this for consistency...

Averging 28 and 1.5 over the first 6 rounds, with very little variation across each performance... bloody impressive start to the year.

 

[mcs095]

That bit of play today in the 4th I think it was where he had to get a rapid handball away, then got a rapid ball back unexpectedly, and still got a lovely kick up field away to no time flat just ooooozed class, and reflected a play feeling confident with his body and playing somewhere near his peak. Some season he is putting together so far to say the least!

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

I never thought he would reach these heights not after the battering his body and especially his foot has taken.

God I'm so glad I was wrong

 

[ashep]

Can probably count on half of one hand the number of players in the comp with no weaknesses and he's at the top of the list.

Exceptional by hand or either foot, elite in the air, runs all day, makes great decisions, tackles like a cement truck, puts his head over the ball, and I've never seen a player cleaner with the ball at ground level.

Absolutely every skill is elite.