Reserves Rookie Review – Round 16

Welcome back for Round 16. No WAFL this week due to COVID restrictions but they should be back next week. Plenty going on with most lists getting their injuries sorted at the pointy end of the year. Let me know if there is anyone I have missed or if there are any changes to how best you would like this written or set out. Best of luck for the last 7 rounds of SuperCoach.

SANFL

ADELAIDE
Glenelg 17.8.110 def. Adelaide 14.11.95

Kieran Strachan $146.7k RUC/FWD – 16 disposals (11 kicks), 5 marks (2 contested), 3 tackles, 3 clearances, 4 frees for and had 50 hitouts – 124 (102/12)
Josh Worrell $123.9k DEF/FWD – 11 disposals (10 kicks) and took 3 marks – 47 (65/11)
Lachlan Gollant $123.9k DEF/MID – 12 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 3.2, 3 marks (1 contested) and laid 3 tackles – 68 (57/3)
Ronin O’Connor $123.9k MID – 21 disposals (11 kicks), 12 tackles, 8 clearances, 4 inside 50s and 4 frees against (2 for) – 97 (72/10)
Brayden Cook $117.3k MID/FWD – 12 disposals (11 kicks), kicked 4.2, 5 marks (1 contested) and laid 6 tackles – 98 (49/10)
Tariek Newchurch $102.4K MID/FWD – 12 disposals (7 kicks) and kicked 2.0 – 54 (55/12)

Verdict: Strachan bounced back with a huge 50 hitouts this week. O’Connor had one of his best games with 21 touches, 8 clearances and 12 tackles putting his name up for selection. Cook also had his best game of the year with 4 goals while Gollant and Newchurch both kicked a few goals. Worrell was quiet and probably doesn’t come back in this season

PORT ADELAIDE
Central Districts 6.12.48 def. by Port Adelaide 9.3.57

Joel Garner $189.9k DEF – 22 disposals (16 kicks), kicked 1.0 and took 8 marks (1 contested) – 95 (59/11)
Sam Hayes $123.9k RUC – 22 disposals (12 kicks), 7 marks (2 contested), 3 clearances, 4 inside 50s and had 42 hitouts – 117 (85/11)
Jackson Mead $123.9k MID – 17 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 1.1 and laid 5 tackles – 81 (70/3)
Dylan Williams $123.9k MID/FWD – 4 disposals (3 kicks) and kicked 1.0 – 29 (57/10)
Jed McEntee $102.4k MID – 10 disposals (3 kicks), 3 marks (1 contested) and laid 6 tackles – 57 (73/9)

Verdict: Garner had his best game of the year and is a chance to come in but is not relevant at his price. Hayes continues his great year with 22 touches and 42 hitouts. Mead returned from injury nicely with a decent outing after being touted before the season. Williams was very quiet on his return to SANFL and McEntee was down on last week’s great game. Port had a lot of experience playing reserves this week in Hartlett, Clurey and Butters who would be next to come in

VFL

BRISBANE
Bye

CARLTON
Coburg 15.9.99 def. Carlton 9.8.62

Lochie O’Brien $180.5k MID – 11 disposals (7 kicks) and laid 5 tackles – 50 (67/8)
Luke Parks $173.9k DEF – 12 disposals (8 kicks), 6 marks and laid 6 tackles – 71 (68/3)
Josh Honey $123.9k MID/FWD – 8 disposals (6 kicks), kicked 2.0 and laid 4 tackles – 53 (71/8)
Brodie Kemp $123.9k MID – 21 disposals (14 kicks), 3 marks, 4 tackles and had 4 rebound 50s – 81 (60/4)
Sam Ramsay $123.9k MID – 20 disposals (11 kicks), 3 marks and had 5 rebound 50s – 68 (78/7)
Jack Carroll $117.3k MID – 23 disposals (16 kicks), 7 marks, 6 tackles and had 6 inside 50s – 104 (56/5)

Verdict: O’Brien was quiet again, Parks and Honey were solid without being outstanding. Kemp, Ramsay and Carroll were very good all round with over 20 touches each with Carroll among the best for Carlton

COLLINGWOOD
Collingwood 11.15.81 def. Sandringham 10.3.63

Mark Keane $217.2k DEF – 20 disposals (10 kicks) and took 7 marks – 73 (57/2)
Trey Ruscoe $179.6k FWD – 26 disposals (13 kicks), 12 marks and laid 4 tackles – 118 (61/5)
Tom Wilson $136.1k FWD – 31 disposals (24 kicks), 11 marks and had 4 inside 50s – 127 (85/6)
Will Kelly $135.4k FWD – 10 disposals (7 kicks) and kicked 1.2 – 52 (52/6)
Max Lynch 123.9k RUC/FWD – 17 disposals (13 kicks), 4 marks, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s and had 36 hitouts – 113 (91/5)
Oliver Henry $120.9k FWD – 13 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 2.3, 7 marks and had 5 inside 50s – 74 (77/5)
Jay Rantall $113.2k MID – 28 disposals (5 kicks) and laid 5 tackles – 86 (86/5)
Jack Ginnivan $102.4k MID/FWD – 15 disposals (8 kicks), kicked 4.1 and laid 4 tackles – 87 (60/7)

Verdict: A pretty dominant display from all of the AFL listed players in this game. Ruscoe, Wilson and Lynch were among the best with plenty of touches and marks between them. Keane was good down back with 7 marks, Henry and Ginnivan kicked multiple goals again. Rantall found plenty of the ball but was handball happy which lowered his score. I would expect a lot of these players to get another crack at AFL level this year so be watchful

ESSENDON
Geelong 16.6.102 def. Essendon 3.9.27

Zach Reid $166.8k DEF – 17 disposals (10 kicks), 3 marks and had 4 rebound 50s – 52 (69/3)
Ned Cahill $163.2k FWD – 11 disposals (7 kicks) and kicked 1.1 – 47 (78/7)
Tom Hird $123.9k MID – 10 disposals (8 kicks) – 40 (61/8)
Nick Bryan $123.9k RUC – 17 disposals (14 kicks), kicked 1.0, 3 marks, 3 tackles and had 29 hitouts – 98 (86/7)
Sam Durham $102.4k DEF/MID – 18 disposals (12 kicks), 6 marks, 3 tackles and had 7 rebound 50s – 74 (59/7)

Verdict: Big loss here for the Bombers giving Reid and Durham plenty to do down back. Bryan was very good again and among the best. Cahill and Hird were quiet but a lot of the Bombers were in this game

GWS GIANTS
Casey 7.12.54 def. by GWS 8.7.55

Jake Stein $200.1k DEF – 14 disposals (12 kicks), 3 marks and had 7 rebound 50s – 57 (62/4)
Zach Sproule $185.3k FWD – 10 disposals (5 kicks), kicked 1.1 and laid 7 tackles – 65 (75/8)
Kieren Briggs $174.7k DEF/FWD – 16 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 0.2, 3 marks, 7 tackles, 4 inside 50s and had 29 hitouts – 111 (111/6)
Tanner Bruhn $161.6k MID – 15 disposals (9 kicks) and laid 4 tackles – 56 (77/7)
Jacob Wehr $117.3k DEF – 9 disposals (7 kicks) and took 3 marks – 43 (67/7)
James Peatling $102.4k DEF/MID – 18 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 1.0 and had 5 inside 50s – 65 (96/9)

Verdict: Stone and Peatling were good down back in this one although Peatling didn’t get his usual marks. Wehr was quiet but a lot of players were, for reference only 3 GWS players scored 79 or more (Briggs, de Boer and Coniglio). Sproule and Bruhn were solid but with the Giants pushing for finals they may not be back this year

GEELONG
Geelong 16.6.102 def. Essendon 3.9.27

Zach Guthrie $212.7k DEF/MID – 20 disposals (16 kicks), 6 marks and laid 3 tackles – 80 (92/3)
Oscar Brownless $123.9k FWD – 26 disposals (12 kicks), kicked 2.0, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 4 inside 50s and had 4 rebound 50s – 96 (80/8)
Sam De Koning $123.9k DEF – 17 disposals (6 kicks) and laid 3 tackles – 52 (58/6)
Francis Evans $123.9k FWD – 13 disposals (7 kicks), kicked 3.1 and laid 4 tackles – 73 (58/4)
Nick Stevens $117.3k DEF – 21 disposals (14 kicks), kicked 1.1, 4 marks, 6 tackles and had 4 inside 50s – 100 (78/7)

Verdict: Huge win by the Cats and it showed with everyone having good games. Guthrie was solid with 20 touches with Brownless and Stevens among the best with great all round games

GOLD COAST
Box Hill 15.21.111 def. Gold Coast 5.9.39

Jy Farrar $236.9k FWD – 19 disposals (14 kicks), 8 marks and had 6 rebound 50s – 82 (62/2)
Malcolm Rosas $130.8k FWD – 13 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 0.4 and took 3 marks – 47 (64/4)
Jez McLennan $123.9k DEF – 20 disposals (15 kicks), 8 marks and had 9 rebound 50s – 88 (64/7)
Alex Davies $102.4k MID – 25 disposals (12 kicks), 4 marks, 5 tackles and had 5 inside 50s – 92 (68/8)

Verdict: Farrar and McLennan were solid down back with plenty to do. Davies was among the best with a well-rounded game with Rosas kicking 4 behinds could’ve had a big day

BOX HILL HAWKS (HAWTHORN)
Box Hill 15.21.111 def. Gold Coast 5.9.39

Tyler Brockman $172.7k MID/FWD – 16 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 2.0, 5 marks and laid 4 tackles – 85 (58/6)
Josh Morris $145.1k FWD – 22 disposals (19 kicks) and took 6 marks – 91 (59/8)
Emerson Jeka $123.9k FWD – 10 disposals (all kicks), kicked 0.7 and took 6 marks – 64 (91/7)
Ned Reeves $123.9k RUC – 13 disposals (4 kicks), kicked 1.0, 38 hitouts and 4 frees for – 88 (74/8)
Connor Downie $117.3k MID – 11 disposals (8 kicks) and had 5 rebound 50s – 40 (51/8)
Jackson Callow $102.4k FWD – 13 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 1.2 and took 6 marks – 59 (65/3)

Verdict: Brockman had his best game of the year with 2 goals with Morris getting plenty of it in one of his better games. Reeves was great with 38 hitouts but Ceglar seems to be in career best form which seems to be a good move by the Hawks while Jeka had plenty of shots but 7 behinds ruined his day. Callow was solid but Downie continues to be quiet for a lot of coaches that still have him stuck on the bench

CASEY DEMONS (MELBOURNE)
Casey 7.12.54 def. by GWS 8.7.55

Neville Jetta $194.9k DEF – 19 disposals (13 kicks), 4 marks and laid 4 tackles – 74 (78/6)
Kade Chandler $161.2k FWD – 12 disposals (7 kicks) and took 4 marks – 48 (77/5)
Jake Bowey $117.3k MID/FWD – 27 disposals (15 kicks), 8 marks, 4 tackles and had 5 rebound 50s – 110 (79/7)
Kye Declase $102.4k DEF/MID – 22 disposals (16 kicks), 3 marks and had 5 rebound 50s – 77 (87/7)

Verdict: Jetta was his usual self with 19 touches while Chandler was down on his usual standards. Bowey was among the best with back to back great games. Declase had his best game since being picked up in the mid-season draft

NORTH MELBOURNE
Footscray 10.7.67 def. North Melbourne 8.8.56

Tom Campbell $333.1k RUC/FWD – 25 disposals (15 kicks), kicked 1.1, 9 marks and had 48 hitouts – 150 (133/3)
Connor Menadue $283.8k DEF – 11 disposals (7 kicks), 4 marks and laid 5 tackles – 59 (72/4)
Lachie Young $215.1k DEF/MID – 18 disposals (12 kicks), 7 marks, 6 tackles and had 6 rebound 50s – 88 (88/1)
Atu Bosenavulagi $214.4k FWD – 15 disposals (7 kicks), 4 marks and laid 5 tackles – 71 (55/4)
Charlie Lazzaro $188.5k MID – 29 disposals (11 kicks), kicked 1.1, 4 marks, 5 tackles and had 4 inside 50s – 111 (83/3)
Patrick Walker $102.4k DEF – 20 disposals (8 kicks) and took 6 marks – 67 (60/5)

Verdict: Campbell dominated again with 48 hitouts to go with 25 touches. Menadue was quiet but Young, Bosenavulagi and Walker had solid games. Lazzaro was among the best in his best game of the year. North have been a lot better recently but still plenty of chances available this year for the rookies

RICHMOND
Northern Bullants 8.7.55 def. Richmond 5.12.42

Rhyan Mansell $168.9k DEF – 26 disposals (20 kicks), 6 marks and had 4 rebound 50s – 97 (72/3)
Matthew Parker $141k MID/FWD – 29 disposals (22 kicks), kicked 0.3,3 marks, 10 tackles, 10 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s and 4 frees for (1 against) – 133 (104/3)
Hugo Ralphsmith $134.3k MID/FWD – 18 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 1.0, 7 marks, 3 tackles and had 4 inside 50s – 81 (48/5)
Will Martyn $123.9k MID – 26 disposals (12 kicks), 7 marks, 7 tackles, 5 inside 50s and had 4 rebound 50s – 104 (87/8)
Ben Miller $123.9k DEF – 16 disposals (10 kicks) and took 7 marks – 64 (53/7)
Maurice Rioli $117.3k MID/FWD – 6 disposals (2 kicks), kicked 1.0 and laid 4 tackles – 36 (52/8)
Samson Ryan $117.3k RUC – 12 disposals (6 kicks), kicked 1.1, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 33 hitouts and had 5 frees against (2 for) – 87 (64/7)

Verdict: Mansell, Parker and Martyn were among the best all having over 25 touches. Parker showing his experience with a huge game and could be in line to make his come back to AFL level. Ralphsmith and Miller were solid in the middle as well with Ryan returning to the VFL and having a great game. I feel like he was hard done by in his debut not registering a touch but I think he gets another crack at some stage

SANDRINGHAM (ST. KILDA)
Collingwood 11.15.81 def. Sandringham 10.3.63

Darragh Joyce $186.4k DEF – 22 disposals (18 kicks), 5 marks and had 8 rebound 50s – 75 (75/5)
Paul Hunter $153.3k RUC – 8 disposals (6 kicks), kicked 1.0, 3 tackles and had 26 hitouts – 69 (95/6)
Oscar Clavarino $123.9k DEF – 16 disposals (9 kicks), 8 marks and had 6 rebound 50s – 69 (66/7)

Verdict: Great game for Joyce here down back with Clavarino chipping in nicely as well. Hunter was decent but isn’t doing enough to force his way in

SYDNEY
Sydney 6.8.44 def. by Frankston 9.18.72

Will Gould $123.9k DEF – 17 disposals (15 kicks), 5 marks, 4 tackles and 4 rebound 50s – 82 (57/9)

Verdict: Gould bounced back nicely with a good all round game. Swans are flying at the moment and have a wealth of experienced players in the VFL so he may find it hard to squeeze his way in which would suit just fine this late in the season

FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS (WESTERN BULLDOGS)
Footscray 10.7.67 def. North Melbourne 8.8.56

Lachlan McNeil $239.9k MID – 22 disposals (16 kicks), kicked 1.0 and took 6 marks – 87 (70/3)
Jordon Sweet $226k RUC – 11 disposals (3 kicks), 5 tackles and had 23 hitouts – 68 (88/5)
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan $207.3k FWD – 6 disposals (4 kicks), kicked 1.0 and laid 6 tackles – 54 (51/7)
Ben Cavarra $194.9k FWD – 16 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 2.2, 5 marks and laid 9 tackles – 104 (81/7)
Louis Butler $191.8k DEF – 21 disposals (15 kicks), kicked 2.0, 4 tackles and had 6 inside 50s – 94 (87/6)
Buku Khamis $123.9k DEF – 13 disposals (10 kicks), 8 marks and laid 3 tackles – 70 (70/7)

Verdict: Footscray remain undefeated with their depth showing. McNeil was great with 22 touches as was Cavarra and Butler with multiple goals plenty of the ball. Sweet was down on his usual standards while Ugle-Hagan only managed the 6 touches in this one but did lay 6 tackles

WAFL

WAFL postponed due to COVID restrictions

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