Hi there, wondering if anyone playing aussie rules got any good tips for playing in midfield??

Question

i've been playing for a year (tried everywhere by coach) and wanna try secure spot in midfield as an onballer. i can keep up fitness wise, but i never seem be able to find the ball much =(

Answer 1

1st rule of footy is, hands off the ground. If the ball hits the ground, make a run by your team mate that picks the ball up and scream for the hand ball..

Other than that, man up and dive in head first and get it yourself.

Answer 2

I agree with comments before. You sound like you could be a good run-with player. You say you have the fitness to run it out. If you want the ball you gotta get under the packs and get it your self. If you have the speed dont be afraid to peel off and make space, and run it up the wing every now and then. Footy is 90% mental!

Answer 3

Mate, to me, you sound like a tagger or run with player, ask your coach to put you on good players from the opposition and they will take you to the ball, how old are you, that would help, we had a guy today who normally plays back pocket, we stuck him on an older bloke who has won senior league medals, i told him to go where he went, do not kick chase and he got the ball all day, actually beat this guy, we never won the game, but you can't win em all. try that mate, you will in the midfield, all sides want a good negator.

good luck with, let us all know how you go, age etc.

Answer 4

Don't just run around chasing the ball. Position yourself where you think the ball is next to go.

Answer 5

My youngest son is a good midfielder. You really need to be that go get 'em personality and not afraid to get into the really rough stuff but at the same time, diciplined enough not to give away free kicks. The more agressive highly competitive and highly over confident players seem to make a better midfielders.

My eldest son is better up forward because taller, a very accurate kick and far less aggressive on field.