coleman has kicked the most goals in a single game of afl.
coleman has kicked the most goals in a single game of afl.
who has kicked the most goals in a single game of afl?
coleman
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as with the previous season, miles' 2017 pre-season saw him training to improve his aerobic fitness in addition to adding versatility to his game. but with the off-season addition of josh caddy and dion prestia, miles was squeezed out of the richmond midfield brigade, forced to sit out the season opening match for the first time in three years. he remained in the club's reserves side for the following six weeks. richmond vfl coach craig mcrae referred to miles as "an afl player waiting for an opportunity" after he recorded 35 disposals and two goals in one such match. he made his return to afl football in round 7, called to the senior side to play the reigning premier . his stay was short-lived however, being dropped again in round 8. miles returned once more for a single game in round 9, this time recording 15 disposals, one tackle and two marks in the loss to his former team the gws giants. after being dropped for round 10, another two months of vfl football awaited, where he was a consistent performer including a three week run of 35, 34 and 32 disposals. in round 17 he once more returned to senior football, recording 24 disposals, eight marks and four tackles in richmond's win over the . he could not hold his place however, dropped for round 18 before being recalled in round 19. miles turned in eight tackles that match and earned a second-straight game for the first time that season. despite this, round 20 would be his last senior match of the year, dropped for a fourth and final time in 2017. he played out the season at reserves level including in the club's three finals victories, and in their losing grand final against port melbourne. miles finished the 2017 season having played six matches and kicked one goal at senior level. he also played 14 matches in the reserves and kicked nine goals. he received the guinane medal as the best and fairest player in the club's vfl side and placed fifth in that league's best and fairest count. when miles came out of contract at the end of 2017 he was offered a one-year contract extension at richmond. he deferred a decision on this offer, instead sounding out interest at other clubs in search of more afl level opportunity. later reports would suggest were the only club to put an offer forward, a one-year rookie deal. meanwhile were reportedly concerned his foot speed was not up to standard for an afl-level midfielder and would not seek to sign him. he ultimately opted to accept a deal to stay on at richmond, signing a contract that would keep him at the club until the end of the 2018 season.
anthony miles (australian footballer)