Dyson Heppell
2021 Stats
Goals
1
Behinds
1
Disposals
40
Kicks
15
Tackles
3
Back for Round 22
Heppell (thumb) is listed in the initial lineup for Round 22 against Gold Coast.
ANALYSIS
Heppell miss Round 21 with a broken thumb and it didn't take long for him to return to the lineup. Over his last five games, he's scored at least 100 points in three of them.
Heppell miss Round 21 with a broken thumb and it didn't take long for him to return to the lineup. Over his last five games, he's scored at least 100 points in three of them.
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Out with broken thumb
Heppell reportedly played in Round 20 with a broken thumb and likely won't be available for Round 21 against the Western Bulldogs, according to GM Josh Mahoney.
ANALYSIS
Heppell averages an impressive 25.2 disposals and 7.1 marks per game, so his value will be lost if he can't play in the final weeks of the season. Fortunately, a protective glove should help him return sooner, though the remaining three games left don't offer many chances to play.
Heppell averages an impressive 25.2 disposals and 7.1 marks per game, so his value will be lost if he can't play in the final weeks of the season. Fortunately, a protective glove should help him return sooner, though the remaining three games left don't offer many chances to play.
Leads Essendon in fantasy scoring
Heppell racked up 28 disposals, six marks and four tackles Sunday as Essendon fell to GWS 66-53 at Metricon Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Heppell's 17 kicks and 11 handballs left him Essendon's leader in touches versus GWS while his five clangers fell one short of matching Zachary Merrett team-high six. The 29 year-old netted his third 100-point fantasy performance in five appearances and sixth of the year as a result of his efforts and heads into Round 20 currently averaging 95.4 points a game, 11th-highest among all AFL defenders.
Heppell's 17 kicks and 11 handballs left him Essendon's leader in touches versus GWS while his five clangers fell one short of matching Zachary Merrett team-high six. The 29 year-old netted his third 100-point fantasy performance in five appearances and sixth of the year as a result of his efforts and heads into Round 20 currently averaging 95.4 points a game, 11th-highest among all AFL defenders.
Nearing return
Heppell (thumb) is listed as a test to return in Round 18 against North Melbourne, according to Head of high performance Sean Murphy. "He'll shape up for the backend of the week to give it a good test, but he's looking pretty good at this point."
ANALYSIS
Heppell underwent thumb surgery earlier in July but is on track to only miss one game if he plays this weekend. With Kyle Langford (hamstring) out for a few weeks, Heppell could make a big impact as soon as he's ready.
Heppell underwent thumb surgery earlier in July but is on track to only miss one game if he plays this weekend. With Kyle Langford (hamstring) out for a few weeks, Heppell could make a big impact as soon as he's ready.
Out after thumb operation
Heppell (thumb) will not play in Round 17 versus Adelaide.
ANALYSIS
Heppell had a minor thumb operation Wednesday, and senior coach Ben Rutten hopes the midfielder will only miss one week. Heppell has been consistent with no fewer than 22 disposals in a match this season, and he's topped 100 fantasy points in four of his last six outings.
Heppell had a minor thumb operation Wednesday, and senior coach Ben Rutten hopes the midfielder will only miss one week. Heppell has been consistent with no fewer than 22 disposals in a match this season, and he's topped 100 fantasy points in four of his last six outings.
Active in win
Heppell scored one behind to go with 24 disposals (18 kicks, six handballs) and made eight marks during Sunday's 86-73 win over Hawthorn in Round 14.
ANALYSIS
Heppell was a major difference-maker with his third game of over 100 fantasy points from the last four rounds. With the Bombers running up to five players deep who can score over 100 in any match, their fantasy value and fight for the finals places will be something to watch over the second half of the season, with Heppell as a good mid-tier value from other excellent players.
Heppell was a major difference-maker with his third game of over 100 fantasy points from the last four rounds. With the Bombers running up to five players deep who can score over 100 in any match, their fantasy value and fight for the finals places will be something to watch over the second half of the season, with Heppell as a good mid-tier value from other excellent players.