Who are footy's masterminds?
Amid the desperation for speed and athleticism, the old-school skill of simply understanding the game strongly and building your game off that is arguably undervalued.
So who has the best footy IQ?
11Zach Merrett
From pouring over vision to catching up with former captains of the club, Merrett has always been noted as a player who goes above and beyond to get the absolute most out of himself.
It presents itself on the footy field, with his ability to marshal, lead and damage opponents through his elite decision-making, a feature for the Bombers across a barren generation.
Was taken away from his long time midfield post at times late in the Brad Scott era and still impacted, highlighting his flexibility and game smarts.
