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2022 Players Top 50: #23 Garrett Epple

By Joe Keegan | December 8, 2022

By | Garrett Epple is a pure defensive playmaker. He causes turnovers while playing within the Redwoods’ scheme. There are no homerun checks gone wrong or cheating in passing lanes; Epple’s game blends fundamentals and big plays. In his sixth season as a pro, Epple caused 19 turnovers (2nd highest mark of his career). Some…

2022 Players Top 50: #24 Rob Pannell

By Joe Keegan | December 8, 2022

By | Redwoods LC attackman Rob Pannell finished his 10th professional season ranked fourth all-time in career points (541). Pannell (16G, 22A in ’22) is fourth all-time in goals (290) and fifth all-time in assists (250). The quarterback of the Redwoods offense is always dodging with his head up, dishing his patented lever passes. “Professional…

2022 Players Top 50: #29 Zach Goodrich

By Joe Keegan | December 7, 2022

By | Cannons LC short-stick defensive midfielder Zach Goodrich‘s footwork is so flawless that he’s able to defend as if he’s holding a longpole. Goodrich crowds opponents with his signature reverse V-hold. It’s rare to see a player this far above goal-line extended get into a dodger’s body like this. But you could make a…

2022 Players Top 50: #31 Brendan Nichtern

By Joe Keegan | December 6, 2022

By PLL Analyst The ninth overall pick out of Army played like a veteran from his first time touching a PLL field. Brendan Nichtern quarterbacked the Chrome LC offense following Jordan Wolf‘s retirement. Teammates buried 46% of feeds from Nichtern – one of the highest marks in the league among high-volume passers. Flanked by fellow…

2022 Players Top 50: #32 Tyler Warner

By Joe Keegan | December 6, 2022

By PLL Analyst Without Tyler Warner in 2021, the Whipsnakes LC defense allowed a league-worst 30.4% shooting off the dodge. They lost one-on-ones and slid more than ever. That number plummeted back to a league-best 21.7% with Warner in 2022. Warner erased the opponent’s top midfielder each week. Any vulnerabilities shown by the two-time champions…

2022 Players Top 50: #38 Ben Randall

By Joe Keegan | December 6, 2022

By | The Waterdogs LC defense is able to match strength with strength (Chris Sabia) or speed with speed (Eli Gobrecht) depending on their opponent. One matchup remains consistent week-over-week: Ben Randall takes the top assignment. Randall erased Lyle Thompson, Jackson Morrill, and Zed Williams in three consecutive matchups in 2021. You might’ve interpreted that…

2022 Players Top 50: #37 Ryland Rees

By Joe Keegan | December 6, 2022

By | Ryland Rees is a threat to score every time he crosses midfield. In four professional seasons, Rees has 28 points (16G, 9T, 3A). His two-point shot – from an overhand, sidearm, or underhand release point – is unpredictable for goalies. Since joining the Waterdogs, Rees has shot 7-for-27 (25.9%) from deep. Ryland Rees…

2022 Players Top 50: #36 Bryan Costabile

By Joe Keegan | December 6, 2022

By | Bryan Costabile is one of the most deceptive shooters in lacrosse. From his overhand release, he’s able to shoot high or low without giving the goalie any hints. Would not wanna be on the opposite end of that one… 😳@bryan_costabile https://t.co/yeD6PItVrP pic.twitter.com/xlY7X9aEFb— Atlas Lacrosse Club (@PLLAtlas) July 2, 2022 #50-#31 of the 2022…

2022 Players Top 50: #34 Liam Byrnes

By Joe Keegan | December 6, 2022

By PLL Analyst Liam Byrnes graduated from Marquette with a master’s degree in team defense. Since moving him from LSM to close defense halfway through 2021, the Waterdogs LC defense has been dominant. Byrnes patrols the interior. He’s Eddy Glazener without a mic. At all times, Byrnes knows who the greatest threat on the field…

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