In any sport, there’s no doubt that consistent winning builds belief. When a team has experience closing the deal in a tight game and repeatedly succeeds in tricky situations, that matters. It’s a big reason why toppling the New York Empire, even on an underdog’s best day, is such a daunting endeavor.
Throughout the 2023 season, the AUDL’s weekly honor roll will be revealed each Monday, honoring seven players whose individual exploits merit recognition. The players are listed alphabetically by last name.
This week’s Players to Watch feature several game-breaking downfield weapons, capable of exhausting not only their matchups but entire defense units. Loads of scoring potential on the list this week, including a couple key 2023 debuts.
“Player Chatter” is a new series consisting entirely of player quotes, thoughts, and feelings from around the league. All current AUDL players were sent a handful of prompts earlier this week designed to be as open-ended as possible. Additionally, players were asked to vote in a single-question, multiple choice survey.