Steven Motlop
2021 Stats
Goals
13
Behinds
2
Disposals
148
Kicks
83
Tackles
24
Could return this week
Motlop (ankle) has a chance to return for Round 22 against Carlton.
ANALYSIS
Motlop has been out for over a month with an ankle syndesmosis injury and can be available with a good week in training. He's recorded 16.4 disposals per game in 2021.
Motlop has been out for over a month with an ankle syndesmosis injury and can be available with a good week in training. He's recorded 16.4 disposals per game in 2021.
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Needs surgery on ankle
Motlop has an ankle syndesmosis injury that will require surgery.
ANALYSIS
Motlop was able to finish Port Adelaide's Round 17 match versus Melbourne, but senior coach Ken Hinkley revealed the forward's injury. With a surgical procedure ahead, it's expected Motlop will be sidelined for an extended time, although he has yet to be officially ruled out for the season. With just three performances of 80 or more fantasy points, virtual managers likely won't need to search far for a replacement.
Motlop was able to finish Port Adelaide's Round 17 match versus Melbourne, but senior coach Ken Hinkley revealed the forward's injury. With a surgical procedure ahead, it's expected Motlop will be sidelined for an extended time, although he has yet to be officially ruled out for the season. With just three performances of 80 or more fantasy points, virtual managers likely won't need to search far for a replacement.
Goal, 24 Disposals, 12 Marks in Victory
Motlop scored once and added 24 disposals, 12 marks and two tackles to his overall totals Saturday as Port Adelaide knocked off North Melbourne 117-65 in Marvel Stadium.
ANALYSIS
Motlop's 12 marks was a game-high and leaves the forward tied with Darcy Moore as the AFL leader in that category coming out of Round One. A double-digit total for kicks (16), eight handballs, a pair of tackles and a single score also helped propel the 30-year old to a #14 ranking for fantasy score per game heading into a Mar. 27 match with Essendon.
Motlop's 12 marks was a game-high and leaves the forward tied with Darcy Moore as the AFL leader in that category coming out of Round One. A double-digit total for kicks (16), eight handballs, a pair of tackles and a single score also helped propel the 30-year old to a #14 ranking for fantasy score per game heading into a Mar. 27 match with Essendon.
Sinks former team with classy display
Motlop amassed 11 disposals (eight kicks, three handballs), three goals, three tackles and one mark in Thursday's 58-42 victory over the Cats.
ANALYSIS
Motlop booted a season-high three goals, helping guide the Power to a 16 point victory in the first qualifying final. Playing against his former team, Motlop made the most of his opportunities and now has his team within one win of a grand final berth.
Motlop booted a season-high three goals, helping guide the Power to a 16 point victory in the first qualifying final. Playing against his former team, Motlop made the most of his opportunities and now has his team within one win of a grand final berth.
Back in lineup
Motlop (ankle) will return to the lineup for Friday's match versus Geelong, Loukas Founten of the Power's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Motlop hit the early end of his timeline to retake the field, but his return will be big on the front end for the Power. He is set to serve as an interchange in his return to action.
Motlop hit the early end of his timeline to retake the field, but his return will be big on the front end for the Power. He is set to serve as an interchange in his return to action.
Sidelined 3-4 more weeks
Motlop (ankle) is set to be out 3-to-4 more weeks, Loukas Founten of the Power's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Given that Motlop suffered sprained ligaments in his ankle and mid-foot, it shouldn't come as a shock that he's set for multiple weeks on the shelf. If the timeline holds true, Motlop is looking at a return around in mid-to-late August.
Given that Motlop suffered sprained ligaments in his ankle and mid-foot, it shouldn't come as a shock that he's set for multiple weeks on the shelf. If the timeline holds true, Motlop is looking at a return around in mid-to-late August.