We continue our gradual release of the Tigers’ Team of the 21^st Century so far by today revealing one of the two half-forwards in the line-up – Brett Deledio.

Brett Deledio

On-field position: Midfield

Games in the 2000s (2008-19): 243

Goals: 182

Playing achievements/honours: Dual Jack Dyer Medallist – 2008, 2009, AFL Rising Star winner in 2005

Top 10 finishes in the Jack Dyer Medal: 10 – 5^th in 2007, 1^st in 2008, 1^st in 2009, 3^rd in 2010, 2^nd in 2011, 2^nd in 2012, 4^th in 2013, equal 7^th in 2014, 3^rd in 2015, 10^th in 2016

HIGHLIGHTS Watch the best of Team of the 21st Century half-forward, Brett Deledio

AFL career averages:

Kicks: 12.1

Handballs: 12.7

Disposals: 24.8

Marks: 5.2

Clearances: 2.2

Inside-50s: 3.9

Rebound-50s: 2.2

Contested possessions: 7.7

Uncontested possessions: 14.5

Intercepts: 2.4

Score involvements: 6.8

Tackles: 2.7

One-percenters: 1.6

Metres gained: 326.6

Comment: Lived up to the hype of being the No. 1 pick in the 2004 AFL national draft, winning the competition’s Rising Star Award in his 2005 debut season with Richmond. Was a top player for the Tigers throughout the next decade. Had a superb skill set as a player – blistering pace, A-grade aerial ability, beautiful balance and elite ball use. Also was extremely durable and could be successfully used in a variety of on-field roles.

Team of the 21st Century so far:

B: Vlastuin, Gaspar, Grimes
HB: Newman, Rance, Houli
C: Bowden, Prestia, Campbell
HF: Deledio