We continue to get rookies each week. That will continue as there are still some stand out performers in the reserves like Stephens, Hayes, Callaghan, Hollands and dare I say it even Gould. Perfect timing as we look to start our upgrades in the coming weeks. I have reduced the number of players in this review so if there is anyone you would like to know about then please let me know in the comments.
SANFL
ADELAIDE
North Adelaide 11.12.78 def. by Adelaide 17.14.116
Jackson Hately $188.7k MID – 35 disposals (19 kicks), kicked 1.0, 8 marks, 5 tackles, 3 clearances, 5 inside 50s and had 6 frees against – 123 (89/2)
Luke Pedlar $123.9k MID/FWD – 17 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 1.0, 6 marks and had 6 inside 50s – 70 (70/1)
Josh Worrell $123.9k DEF – 18 disposals (11 kicks), 4 marks and laid 3 tackles – 66 (58/2)
Jake Soligo $117.3k MID – 14 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 1.0 and took 4 marks – 60 (64/2)
Verdict: Hately was among the best with a game high 35 touches as well as a goal and 8 marks. He is a good player that has lacked opportunity. Pedlar had a decent game with 17 touches and 6 marks.
PORT ADELAIDE
Port Adelaide 14.17.101 def. by South Adelaide 17.9.111
Sam Hayes $123.9k RUC – 13 disposals (7 kicks), kicked 1.0, 5 marks, 32 hitouts and had 4 inside 50s – 89 (83/2)
Jake Pasini $123.9k DEF – 20 disposals (18 kicks), 3 marks, 4 tackles and had 9 rebound 50s – 87 (81/2)
Sam Skinner $123.9k DEF/FWD – 10 disposals (4 kicks) and had 4 rebound 50s – 34 (34/1)
Verdict: Hayes was great in the ruck again and even managed a goal, if the rumours around Lycett are true he may make his debut and get a decent run in the AFL side. Pasini was good down back with 20 touches although Skinner could only manage 10 while playing a lockdown role.
VFL
BRISBANE
Geelong 13.12.90 def. Brisbane 13.5.83
Harry Sharp $193.2k MID – 12 disposals (6 kicks), kicked 1.0 and took 4 marks – 52 (52/1)
Darcy Wilmot $139.8k DEF – 22 disposals (14 kicks) and took 7 marks – 81 (68/3)
Ely Smith $123.9k FWD/MID – 27 disposals (18 kicks), 6 marks, 4 clearances and had 7 inside 50s – 94 (64/3)
Kai Lohmann $121.8k FWD – 15 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 2.2, 5 marks and laid 5 tackles – 86 (92/3)
Verdict: Wilmot had a good game down back with Lohmann continuing his good form with another 2 goals. Lohmann has been announced as making his debut this week so keep an eye out for him. Smith was among the best, been on the list a while now so should get a chance soon.
CARLTON
Gold Coast 7.19.61 def. by Carlton 17.11.113
Luke Parks $199.6k DEF – 20 disposals (15 kicks), 8 marks and had 5 rebound 50s – 79 (64/3)
Brodie Kemp $156.8k DEF – 19 disposals (6 kicks), 4 marks and had 5 inside 50s – 55 (47/3)
Alex Mirkov $123.9k RUC – 10 disposals (5 kicks), 21 hitouts, 4 clearances and had 5 inside 50s – 58 (72/3)
Verdict: Parks was good down back with 20 touches and 8 marks while Kemp looks to be playing a forward role having 19 touches. Mirkov was the main man in the ruck and was solid again.
COLLINGWOOD
Northern Bullants 8.14.62 def. by Collingwood 14.13.97
Finlay Macrae $206.8k MID – 18 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 1.0, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 5 clearances and had 4 inside 50s – 80 (79/3)
Ashley Johnson $123.9k FWD – 5 disposals (4 kicks), kicked 1.1, 3 marks and laid 4 tackles – 38 (76/3)
Will Kelly $123.9k DEF/FWD – 11 disposals (8 kicks), 3 marks, 3 tackles, 4 rebound 50s and 4 frees against – 40 (45/3)
Verdict: Decent game by Macrae again but unfortunately Johnson suffered a bad hamstring injury and will miss 2 months.
ESSENDON
Essendon 16.12.108 def. by Frankston 20.18.138
Nick Bryan $166.6k RUC – 15 disposals (10 kicks), 5 marks, 4 tackles, 40 hitouts, 5 clearances and had 5 rebound 50s – 107 (80/3)
Tom Hird $123.9k FWD/MID – 16 disposals (10 kicks), 4 marks and laid 4 tackles – 68 (62/3)
Garrett McDonagh $117.3k DEF – 21 disposals (18 kicks), 5 marks, 3 tackles and had 8 rebound 50s – 83 (65/3)
Patrick Voss $102.4k DEF/FWD – 11 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 3.1, 5 marks and laid 4 tackles – 78 (64/3)
Verdict: Bryan had a great well rounded game with 40 hitouts, Voss kicked 3 goals in another decent game. McDonagh had a team high 21 touches down back, one to watch for sure.
GWS GIANTS
GWS 16.10.106 def. Coburg 9.10.64
Finn Callaghan $198.3k MID – 22 disposals (16 kicks), kicked 1.1, 8 tackles, 6 clearances and had 4 inside 50s – 100 (103/3)
Leek Aleer $144.3k DEF – 13 disposals (7 kicks), kicked 1.1 and took 7 marks – 70 (72/3)
Cameron Fleeton $123.9k DEF – 17 disposals (11 kicks), 8 marks, 5 tackles and had 4 rebound 50s – 86 (79/3)
Josh Fahey $117.3k DEF – 29 disposals (21 kicks), kicked 1.0, 6 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 4 inside 50s and had 8 rebound 50s – 120 (120/1)
Cooper Hamilton $102.4k MID/FWD – 24 disposals (13 kicks) and took 7 marks – 88 (70/3)
Verdict: Callaghan continues his great start to the year with another 22 touches and some good work around the ground. Fehey played his first game for the year and dominated filling his stat sheet very nicely.
GEELONG
Geelong 13.12.90 def. Brisbane 13.5.83
Cooper Stephens $123.9k MID – 26 disposals (10 kicks), 3 marks, 5 tackles, 4 clearances and had 4 inside 50s – 90 (84/3)
Nick Stevens $123.9k MID – 21 disposals (15 kicks), 4 marks, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s and had 4 rebound 50s – 89 (88/3)
Mitchell Knevitt $117.3k MID – 20 disposals (15 kicks), kicked 1.0, 3 marks and laid 8 tackles – 100 (102/2)
Verdict: All 3 players here were among the best again. There isn’t much more they could do as they keep backing it up week in week out. Stephens had a team high touches while Knevitt had a game high tackles.
GOLD COAST
Gold Coast 7.19.61 def. by Carlton 17.11.113
Mac Andrew $189.3k RUC – 23 disposals (16 kicks), 8 marks, 3 tackles and had 5 inside 50s – 93 (63/3)
Elijah Hollands $123.9k MID/FWD – 22 disposals (9 kicks), kicked 1.1, 6 marks, 4 tackles and had 5 clearances – 91 (79/3)
Jez McLennan $123.9k DEF – 18 disposals (11 kicks), 7 marks and had 5 rebound 50s – 74 (85/3)
Ned Moyle $123.9k RUC – 9 disposals (6 kicks), 5 tackles, 28 hitouts and 3 clearances – 71 (85/3)
Verdict: Andrew had a great game here playing down back I believe with 8 marks as did McLennan with 7 marks. Moyle was good in the ruck again and if they give Witts a rest he will come in. Hollands was great again with 22 touches a goal and 5 clearances, will be a very good downgrade option when he comes in.
BOX HILL HAWKS (HAWTHORN)
Box Hill 15.9.99 def. Sandringham 7.14.56
Connor Downie $143.7k MID – 15 disposals (13 kicks), 4 marks and had 6 rebound 50s – 61 (61/1)
Jai Serong $117.3k MID/FWD – 11 disposals (10 kicks), 4 marks and laid 4 tackles – 59 (69/3)
Ned Long $102.4k MID/FWD – 15 disposals (8 kicks), 11 tackles and had 4 clearances – 81 (77/3)
Verdict: No real stand out games although Long did have a game high 11 tackles as well as team high clearances. Will likely be changes for the Hawks but they have some experienced players in the VFL like Shiels and Phillips.
CASEY DEMONS (MELBOURNE)
Williamstown 9.11.65 def. by Casey 15.10.100
Toby Bedford $123.9k FWD – 16 disposals (3 kicks) – 38 (67/3)
Kade Chandler $123.9k FWD – 10 disposals (6 kicks), kicked 2.3, 3 marks and laid 5 tackles – 72 (67/3)
Verdict: Not many relevant Demons in the VFL this season as they continue their great form and good run with injuries. Bedford backed up after being the sub in the AFL again but had 13 handballs from his 16 touches. Chandler played well kicking 2.3 from his 10 touches.
NORTH MELBOURNE
Bye
RICHMOND
Richmond 14.11.95 def. Footscray 10.10.70
Maurice Rioli $123.9k MID/FWD – 21 disposals (12 kicks), kicked 1.0, 6 marks and had 8 inside 50s – 79 (70/3)
Samuel Banks $117.3k DEF – 19 disposals (15 kicks), 9 marks, 8 tackles and had 4 rebound 50s – 111 (64/3)
Tyler Sonsie $117.3k MID – 17 disposals (13 kicks), 7 marks and had 6 inside 50s – 77 (96/3)
Verdict: Rioli had a good game here finding the ball 21 times, Banks had his best game with 19 touches and plenty of work around the ground while Sonsie was pretty good but not quite as good as he was last week.
SANDRINGHAM (ST. KILDA)
Box Hill 15.9.99 def. Sandringham 7.14.56
Matthew Allison $123.9k DEF – 18 disposals (9 kicks) and took 4 marks – 59 (51/3)
Mitch Owens $117.3k MID – 23 disposals (11 kicks), 3 tackles and had 3 clearances – 68 (81/3)
Verdict: Owens was good in this game with 23 touches as was Allison down back. Allison isn’t that relevant but has been around for a while and 18 touches for him is a fair bit as a key backman.
SYDNEY
Port Melbourne 10.5.65 def. by Sydney 10.12.72
Dylan Stephens $202.3k MID – 22 disposals (13 kicks), 4 marks and laid 4 tackles – 87 (87/1)
Will Gould $123.9k DEF – 18 disposals (17 kicks), 7 marks and had 9 rebound 50s – 80 (79/3)
Matty Roberts $117.3k MID – 32 disposals (18 kicks), 3 marks, 8 clearances, 5 inside 50s and had 4 rebound 50s – 94 (97/3)
Verdict: Good return for Stephens here, let’s hope he comes straight back in. Roberts had a great game with team high touches and plenty of clearances and Gould continues to play well with 18 touches and 7 marks. The scenes if or when he makes his debut.
FOOTSCRAY BULLDOGS (WESTERN BULLDOGS)
Richmond 14.11.95 def. Footscray 10.10.70
Rhylee West $187.8k FWD – 18 disposals (10 kicks), kicked 1.0, 3 marks, 4 clearances and had 5 inside 50s – 64 (97/3)
Cody Raak $102.4k DEF – 20 disposals (19 kicks), 5 marks and had 6 rebound 50s – 82 (75/3)
Verdict: West had a decent amount of the ball but wasn’t as good as he has been so far this year. Raak found plenty of it down back taking 5 marks.
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Will Gould might be the most talked about 3rd year no game player in SC history.
Had Wilmot warming the bench in my side since round 1. Alot of hype about him pre season mitch Robinson even had him in his SC side. But after that suspension rubbed him out he just can’t get a look in. Haven’t had any rookies scream pick me to move him onto so I’m still holding waiting for they debut too come. Hopefully the day comes sooner rather than later.
Thanks Alza
Look forward to this one every week. Nice to know Gould actually exists 😉