Rory Atkins finished fourth at the Club for disposals in 2018 with 404 and fourth for marks with 98 across his 20 games.
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He kicked a career-high 13 goals and averaged 2.3 tackles per game.
The 24-year-old showed off his unique flair in Adelaide’s dominant 104-point win over Carlton in Round 23, kicking three goals from 22 disposals and 10 marks.
Spin class with @RoryAtkins21 #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/KLJOfxDkVm
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) August 27, 2018
Atkins spent two weeks in the SANFL side midway through the season after struggling to find his form and returned to the senior side for Showdown 45 with a point to prove.
In the four games after being recalled, he responded emphatically averaging 24 disposals in contrast to the 14 disposals and 1.6 tackles he averaged in the five games before being dropped.
HITTING RESET: How Rory Atkin restored his edge
At a glance:
Games: 20
Goals: 13
Disposals per game: 20.2
Marks per game: 4.9
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Rebound 50s per game: 2.5
Best game:
Round Five v Sydney
Atkins stepped up in the absence of a number of Crows leaders in Adelaide’s upset win over Sydney in Round Five.
The wingman kicked three goals and collected 24 disposals, four rebound 50s and three inside 50s to assist his side to a gutsy 10-point victory.
How good was this?! Defensive pressure leads to a goal to @RoryAtkins21 #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/DQjTpNY75n
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) April 20, 2018
