Fielden is a dawg I’d want on my team. His blend of athleticism and feel for the game makes him one of the best LSMs in the region. He deserves to be mentioned alongside the area’s popular face-off specialists because he was a huge reason his teams won the possession battle. He’s a monster in the middle of the field. Even when opponents came to scoop ground balls off face-offs, Fielden delivered instant pressure. And when FOGOs weren’t getting it done, he’s the type of LSM you can insert to take a face-off and calm the storm with the pressure he provides between the lines.

That pressure starts with his feet. He can run with the quickest midfielders, extend out in space, and throw highlight-worthy checks—then recover if he doesn’t hit them. LSMs get a bad rep for their sliding, but not Fielden. Opposing midfielders can’t camp high near the restraining line; he’ll snuff out doubles on rollbacks. His stick and ability to push transition are the final pieces that stand out. He gets up and out in an instant, scoring in tight and off stepdowns consistently.