Round 7 Review

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Western Bulldogs (9.6.60) defeated by Sydney (18.18.126)

  1. Brodie Grundy (151). Started the round off with a bang, posting a massive score thanks to 18 touches (13 contested), 5 marks, 4 tackles, 2 goals and 35 hitouts for the game.
  2. Marcus Bontempelli (135). Weirdly traded out by thousands, Bont overcame a knee issue to post 29 touches (12 contested) plus 5 tackles, 2 goals, 6 clearances and 547 metres gained.
  3. Charlie Curnow (128). The focal point up front, Curnow had 15 disposals and 8 marks but it was the 7 majors that boosted him.
  4. Bailey Dale (113). Provided heaps of drive off half back with a team high 741 metres gained from his 31 touches (25 kicks).
  5. Ryley Sanders (106). Saw an increased midfield role which resulted in 28 touches (11 contested) plus 6 clearances and 7 tackles.

Other 100+ scores: Chad Warner (104), Tom McCartin (103), Bailey Williams/Callum Mills (102)

Disappointment: A lot quieter this week for Nick Blakey (59).

Rookies: The baby Bulldogs were led by Sellwood (72) and Jaques (69) but had plenty more after that, with debutant Smith (61) being next best. After him came Dolan (53), Emmett (44), Hynes (41), Lewis (37) and Gardner (25). For the Swans, it was the heavily traded out Serong (92) leading the charge ahead of Rosas (69) and then debutants Edwards (45) and Cootee (23).

Injuries: Naughton (neck) had a scary incident in the last quarter but reports are no structural damage. Nothing else to mention here.

 

Richmond (11.6.72) defeated by Melbourne (19.12.126).

  1. Kysaiah Pickett (129). Starred on Friday, winning the medal for his 29 touches game which also included 773 metres gained, 6 clearances and 4 goals.
  2. Tom Sparrow (128). Elite in the middle, collecting 28 touches (12 contested) plus 8 tackles, 9 clearances, 1 goal and 522 metres gained.
  3. Tom Brown (117). Really solid at half back for the Tigers, having good ball use of 87% DE from his 24 touches while also grabbing 7 marks.
  4. Kane McAuliffe (108). Similar to Brown, used it well with 81% DE from his 21 touches (12 contested) as well as kicking 1 major.
  5. Max Gawn/Seth Campbell (105). A popular VC option in Gawn crawled his way to a ton after a knee to the back early, finishing with 20 touches (18 contested) plus 5 clearances, 21 hitouts and 1 goal, while Campbell was a livewire as usual, having 13 disposals and 2 majors.

Other 100+ scores: Dion Prestia (104), Jack Steele (103), Caleb Windsor (102)

Disappointment: Hasn’t really played a bad game thus far but Lalor (81) only has one triple figure score so far this year, not ideal for a starting mid pricer.

Rookies: The Tigers were led by Retschko (82) who is on the bubble and will be super popular next week. After that was Cumming (80) in his debut, another solid looking downgrade option. Grlj (74) was solid again, hitting his BE, the same as Lefau (74). Burton (40) also made his debut and finally there was Ryan (22). Sharp (84) was the best of the Demons ahead of Heath (78). After that was Jefferson (69), Laurie (67) and Tholstrup (61) plus Taylor (52) and Latrelle Pickett (16).

Injuries: Tough luck for Culley (knee) who suffered what appeared to be a significant knee concern. Nothing else to mention bar Short being a late out.

 

Hawthorn (16.16.112) defeated Gold Coast (9.9.63)

  1. Mac Andrew (138). Led this game with an all round game of 20 touches, 7 marks, 4 tackles, a few hitouts, 537 metres gained but most importantly 95% DE and no clangers.
  2. Jai Newcombe (136). Led the Hawks midfield with a strong showing of 32 touches (20 contested), 12 clearances and 6 tackles.
  3. Jarman Impey (114). Ran off the backline all game with a massive 636 metres gained from his 28 touches which also only had 1 clanger.
  4. Christian Petracca (111). One of the Suns best with an all round performance of 28 touches (12 contested), 10 clearances, 5 marks, 5 tackles and 507 metres gained.
  5. Karl Amon (108). Rounds out the top five thanks to 31 touches and 8 marks plus another massive showing of 624 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Zilch

Disappointment: Not Matt Rowells (49) best day out, had 9 clangers.

Rookies: Just Dalton (35) for the Hawks, on the bubble this week. Lombard (49) came in ahead of Adams (25), Uwland (22) and Rogers (12).

Injuries: No injuries on the match report here.

 

Essendon (9.6.60) defeated by Collingwood (20.17.137)

  1. Scott Pendlebury (148). All time performance from Pendles, a career high 43 touches in game 431, paired with 15 contested touches, 10 marks and 2 goals to take home the ANZAC day medal.
  2. Archie Roberts (140). The best of the Bombers, his 42 touches and 9 marks also had 707 metres gained attached with solid DE of 78%. Looks like a top 6 defender at this point.
  3. Dan Houston (116). A solid score for owners that were forced to keep, his 27 touches went @ 88% DE without a clanger plus 8 marks.
  4. Jordan De Goey (110). Similar to Houston, used good DE of 88% and no clangers to boost his 18 touch, 3 goal game to this score.
  5. Nick Daicos/Jack Crisp (105). Poor ball use for Nick held him back. Overall had 42 touches (14 contested) with 8 marks and 745 metres gained, but had 4 behinds. Crisp was his general self, having 28 touches, 12 marks and 1 goal across the wing.

Other 100+ scores: Zach Merrett (104), Josh Daicos (102)

Disappointment: Back to earth for Parish (72) here. Tsatas (61) was a popular pick up and will make heaps of cash but was on 10 at the half.

Rookies: Archer Day-Wicks (78) was the best of the Bombers ahead of Farrow (68), Edwards (41), Sharp (31) and Robey (25). The ultra popular Anderson (73) was just bested by Steele (75) for the Pies, with the others being Steene (52) and Hayes (33).

Injuries: Archer May (knee) the only listed injury here.

 

Port Adelaide (13.17.95) defeated Geelong (10.5.65)

  1. Jordon Sweet (141). Dominated the young Cats rucks for 12 touches (9 contested), 5 clearances, 31 hitouts, 5 marks and 1 goal.
  2. Tom Stewart (115). Held the fort down back with 27 touches and 6 marks @ 85% DE plus a team best 637 metres gained.
  3. Zak Butters/Jason Horne-Francis (112). Butters had a hard tag but just kept finding the ball, collecting 30 touches and 552 metres gained, while JHF had 34 touches (17 contested) plus 12 clearances, 6 marks and 1 goal.
  4. Bailey Smith (106). A popular pick up this week and brought his owners a ton thanks to 30 touches, 7 marks and 500 metres gained.
  5. Joe Richards (101). Rounds out the top five thanks to 20 touches, 9 marks, 5 tackles and 1 major.

Other 100+ scores: Connor O’Sullivan (100)

Disappointment: Bergman (73) has been well below expectations this year. Holmes (80) got thrown into a few different roles.

Rookies: Just the young ruckman Edwards (12) for Geelong as he got dominated by the duo at Port. Lai (61) the best for Port ahead of Watkins (29) and Whitlock (23).

Injuries: Blicavs (knee) added to the Geelong loss. Marshall (illness) and De Koning (managed) late outs.

 

Fremantle (16.7.103) defeated Carlton (13.11.89)

  1. Luke Jackson (147). A popular C option and he dominated with 21 touches, 5 marks, 6 tackles, 31 hitouts and 2 goals on Saturday night.
  2. Shai Bolton (142). A massive last quarter boosted him when Fremantle essentially sealed the win. Had 33 touches, 8 tackles, 2 goals and 641 metres gained.
  3. Sam Walsh (121). The best of the Blues thanks to 32 touches (12 contested) plus 5 marks, 7 tackles, 599 metres gained and 1 major.
  4. Patrick Cripps (114). Also super, the Blues captain had 31 touches (24 contested), 11 clearances, 1 goal and 7 tackles.
  5. Liam Reidy (108). Back in the team and performed really well, now an option on the bubble with Pittonet still a week away. Had 15 touches @ 80% DE plus 4 tackles and 22 hitouts.

Other 100+ scores: Andrew Brayshaw (106)

Disappointment: A popular pick up this week in Jordan Clark (78) struggled, as did premium Serong (76).

Rookies: After Reidy, there was Smith (69) who just hit his BE, then Kemp (61), Dean (23) and Byrne (18). No rookies for Fremantle.

Injuries: No injuries but another dose of late outs with Ollie Hollands (managed) and Voss (illness) replaced in their respective sides.

 

St Kilda (22.11.143) defeated West Coast (5.12.42)

  1. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (149). Ran around unopposed all day to finish up with 34 touches (11 contested) plus 678 metres gained and 4 goal assists.
  2. Josh Lindsay (132). The only Eagle to make it due to a super game, his 31 touches (10 contested) and 5 marks went at a fantastic 90% DE and just 1 clanger.
  3. Jack Higgins (111). The best forward on the day, Higgins had 14 touches and 5 goals straight on Sunday.
  4. Rowan Marshall/Jack Carroll (106). Another ton for Marshall thanks to 14 touches (10 contested), 6 clearances, 14 hitouts and 1 goal, while Carroll produced a spike score on the back of 24 touches and 10 marks and over 400 metres gained.
  5. Callum Wilkie (105). Another ton, his 25 touches and 16 marks while going @ 96% DE and just 1 clanger.

Other 100+ scores: Hugo Garcia (104), Brad Hill (102)

Disappointment: Flanders (81) couldn’t get as involved in the Saints win as others.

Rookies: After Lindsay, the Eagles had Duursma (88) who was once again super, then Murdock (67), Duff-Tytler (35) and Champion/Allan (29). After the previously mentioned Carroll was Philipou (98) who had a super game, and Butler (37).

Injuries: No injuries to report here.

 

Brisbane (19.13.127) defeated Adelaide (11.9.75)

  1. Jordan Dawson (138). Back on the side and was easily the Crows best on, as he collected 28 touches, 8 marks, 2 goals, 585 metres gained and 89% DE.
  2. Lachie Neale (132). Massive effort from Neale with 42 touches (12 contested) plus 13 marks and DE of 78%.
  3. Zac Bailey (123). Great game splitting his time, collecting 29 touches (12 contested) plus 7 clearances, 9 marks and 3 goals.
  4. Charlie Cameron (118). Dangerous up front, finding 15 touches and 5 tackles but also slotting 4 majors.
  5. Isaac Cumming (110). Rounds out the top five thanks to 18 touches, 6 marks, 6 tackles but it was the 100% DE that bumped him up.

Other 100+ scores: Will Ashcroft (106), Josh Dunkley (104)

Disappointment: Rachele (55) can’t get traded quicker. Coleman (59) also quieter, same with Worrell (73).

Rookies: McAndrew (65) hit his BE but it might be time to move him on now, while Cook (72) has another week or two. Bond (88) was actually the best of the Crows who were rounded out by Murray (40), Edwards (39) and then Maley (23). McCarthy (87) played great in the win, as did Connor McKenna (79) on season debut. After that it was twin 55s for Gallop and Tunstill.

Injuries: No injuries to report on.

 

GWS (15.15.105) defeated North Melbourne (14.14.98)

  1. Tristan Xerri (150). Huge triple double from X on return. 25 touches (18 contested) plus 10 clearances, 5 marks, 12 tackles and 25 hitouts. A target for us all going forward.
  2. Lachie Whitfield (123). The Giants best score came from Whitfield. 32 touches, 6 marks, 503 metres gained and solid DE of 87%.
  3. Toby Greene (121). Led the Giants to this win, collecting 28 touches (12 contested), 502 metres gained, 2 goals and 8 clearances.
  4. Brent Daniels (114). Livewire between the arcs, collecting 21 touches, 6 marks, 1 goal and 6 clearances.
  5. Paul Curtis (112). Another great game from Curtis to round out the top five, as he found 17 touches, 6 marks, 5 tackles and 2 goals.

Other 100+ scores: Nick Larkey (108), Clayton Oliver (106), Luke Parker (103)

Disappointment: McKercher (62) not great, neither LDU (71). Callaghan (66) for the Giants.

Rookies: James Leake (58) returned to the side for his second game and led the Giants rookies here, the others being Gothard (51) and Hannaford (20). Just Dovaston (49) and Duursma (30) for the Kangaroos.

Injuries: Also seemingly no injuries here.

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