Round 10 Review

Gold Coast (16.8.104) defeated Hawthorn (15.9.96)

1. Noah Anderson (152). Got the Suns rolling on Thursday evening, especially in the first half. All up had 35 touches (16 contested) with 83% DE, 1 goal, 865 metres gained, 12 clearances and 10 inside 50s.
2. Matt Rowell (124). Great impact from Rowell here too. 29 touches (14 contested) plus 9 tackles, 83% DE and 9 clearances.
3. Jai Newcombe (121). Did plenty in the midfield, finding 29 disposals plus 8 tackles, 5 marks and 1 major.
4. John Noble (116). Outstanding stuff. Had 36 touches with 8 inside 50s and 7 rebounds from 50. Most impressive though was his 1001 metres gained.
5. Jarrod Witts (112). Rounds out this games top five thanks to 15 touches (12 contested) plus 6 clearances and silver service with 41 hitouts.

Other 100+ scores: Karl Amon (105)

Disappointment: Sicily (50) is so far down on form.

Rookies: Just Bailey McDonald (29) and Jed Walter (24) here. Minimal rookies currently between these two teams.

Injuries: Clean injury cards from Darwin, talks Moyle and Dear the subs for their respective teams.

 

Sydney (11.12.78) defeated Carlton (9.8.62)

1. Adam Cerra (142). Cerra did some contested work this game, finding 34 touches (20 contested) plus 7 tackles and 6 inside 50s for his best game of the year.
2. Isaac Heeney (138). Could’ve been one of the all time games. Heeney had 38 touches (18 contested) plus 9 clearances and 2 goals, it was the five behinds that let him down.
3. Brodie Grundy (135). Did plenty of good work against the returning Pittonet. 19 disposals, 1 goal and 47 hitouts.
4. Chad Warner (126). One of Sydney’s best. 30 touches and 2 goals for Chad who drove it forward with 630 metres gained.
5. George Hewett (119). Round sour the top five against his former club. Another great game of 27 touches, 6 tackles and 7 clearances.

Other 100+ scores: Patrick Cripps (108), Justin McInerney (105), Nick Haynes (102)

Disappointment: Robert’s (84) continues to fluctuate with his scoring.

Rookies: Binns (56) played his second game, leading the Blues rookie scores ahead of Motlop (32), Carroll (31) and White (14). The Swans had Sheldrick (81) perform well with some extended time in the middle. Cleary (58) kept his cash going in the right direction but Bice (55) is starting to struggle. After that was just Warner (39) and Hamling (30).

Injuries: Concussion for Francis here, while the Blues lost Silvagni to a groin and later on, Boyd to concussion.

 

Collingwood (11.12.78) defeated Kuwarna (Adelaide) (10.8.68)

1. Jordan Dawson (132). Dawson was super all around on Saturday, finding 27 touches to go with his 9 marks, 8 tackles and 1 goal.
2. Jeremy Howe (128). Nice, clean game from Howe who had 17 touches @ 94% DE. Added 5 marks and 8 rebounds from 50.
3. Reilly O’Brien (119). Kept a good run going. 13 disposals with 4 clearances and 38 hitouts for the smartest man in football.
4. Rory Laird/Brayden Maynard (117). Laird did Laird things at half back with 27 touches @ 85% DE, while captain Maynard finished with 24 touches and 582 metres gained.
5. Josh Daicos (116). Led the game with 29 touches (10 contested) plus 524 metres gained. An option with D6 and M8 capabilities.

Other 100+ scores: Jake Soligo (114), Darcy Cameron (107), Riley Thilthorpe (103), Steele Sidebottom (102)

Disappointment: Rankine (90) had plenty of opportunities but butchered the ball too many times.

Rookies: Ned Long (94) should creep over the 400K mark after this game, he’s been a great rookie pick. Ed Allan (55) also got a run. For the Crows, it was just Curtin (65).

Injuries: No injuries here, just Cox and Walker subbed out for their respective teams.

 

Yartapuulti (Port Adelaide) (5.9.39) defeated by Geelong (17.13.115)

1. Bailey Smith (156). Ad he does it again. Smith was huge in the Cats big win, finding 30 touches with 8 marks and 700 metres gained, 7 clearances and 9 inside 50s.
2. Mark O’Connor (135). Put some work into the strong Port midfield and found plenty of it himself with 28 touches and 11 marks, all while going at 96% DE and gaining 801 metres.
3. Mark Blicavs (128). Played mainly ruck and had a well rounded game of 16 touches, 5 marks, 7 tackles and 17 hitouts.
4. Gryan Miers (114). 27 touches and 6 marks for Geelongs linkman plus strong DE of 93%.
5. Ollie Dempsey (112). Rounds out an all Cats top five thanks to 24 touches, 5 marks and 2 goals in a stellar game.

Other 100+ scores: Jeremy Cameron/Tom Atkins (108)

Disappointment: All of Port. Butters (53) the worst offender.

Rookies: 172K defender Jed Bews (45) for the Cats, could be an option down back? O’Sullivan (26) is now falling in price. Port had some solid scores for Powell-Pepper (89) and Moraes (68), while Lord (37) struggled.

Injuries: Plenty here. Sinn (hip), Horne-Francis (hamstring) and Jones (hamstring) for Port, while the Cats lost Dangerfield (hamstring) and Bowes (hamstring). Adelaide sniper was taking everyone out.

 

GWS (8.13.61) defeated by Walyalup (Fremantle) (13.17.95)

1. Shai Bolton (150). Super Shai was on full display on Saturday afternoon. 24 touches and 3 goals as well as 8 marks gave him his best score of the year.
2. Luke Jackson (143). As we know, with no Darcy, Jackson scores well. 21 touches (15 contested) with 4 marks, 7 clearances and 32 hitouts.
3. Kieran Briggs/Caleb Serong (117). Briggs finally produced something here thanks to 13 touches and 26 hitouts, while Serong was dominant in the middle with 36 touches and 695 metres gained.
4. Michael Frederick (116). Important up forward, Fredrick kicked 3 majors and set up another 2 from his 16 disposal game.
5. Tom Green (112). Rounds out this top for with another solid score, coming from 25 touches, 5 clearances and 1 goal as well as 88% DE.

Other 100+ scores: Finn Callaghan (110), Jordan Clark/Lachie Whitfield (109), Jack Buckley/Conor Idun (108), Lachie Ash (105)

Disappointment: Nothing horrid here. Ryan (91) was serviceable for those that brought him in. Brayshaw (99) tagged all game.

Rookies: Fonti (70) played his third game and was solid in the Giants backline, but Angove (33) couldn’t get involved. Cooper Simpson (71) seems the best downgrade option this week. He came in ahead of Reid (69), Erasmus (55), Dudley (43) and Worner (42).

Injuries: McMullin didn’t last long with an adductor injury. Clean sheet for Fremantle with Dudley subbed out.

 

Western Bulldogs (18.19.127) defeated  Essendon (5.6.36)

1. Bailey Dale (144). Must read this column with how his form has gone since he left my team. A ridiculous 49 touches with more uncontested touches than Essendon total score. Went at a strong 78% DE and had 1016 metres gained.
2. Marcus Bontempelli/Tom Liberatore (140). 24 touches and 2 goals for Bont who also had 7 inside 50s and 5 marks, while his partner in crime gathered 33 touches (17 contested) plus 8 clearances and 1 goal.
3. Tim English (122). Another good score from English, his 26 touches, 8 marks and 17 hitouts enough for the third spot.
4. James Harmes (109). Harmes collected 27 touches and went @ 82% DE, nabbing 5 marks as well.
5. Rhylee West (108). Dangerous up forward with 4 goals from 19 touches, West wraps up an all Bulldogs top 5.

Other 100+ scores: Ed Richards (106)

Disappointment: The Dons got smashed and Merrett (65) was no where near it.

Rookies: Reid (75) and Prior (69) continue to make money as the Dons backline was under siege. El-Hawli (47) came in ahead of Day-Wicks (37) and Kako (32). Cleary (64) led the Dogs, just ahead of Davidson (58). Jones (20) was subbed out.

Injuries: The Bulldogs lost Jones to a hamstring injury during the second term, while the Bombers tactically subbed El-Hawli.

 

Richmond (11.8.74) defeated by North Melbourne (12.6.78)

1. Tristan Xerri (150). Dropping 150s for fun at this point. Xerri had 19 touches (13 contested), 51 hitouts, 11 clearances and 12 tackles.
2. Toby Nankervis (128). Not to be outdone, Nankervis made this game a 1-2 ruck spot thanks to 15 touches, 47 hitouts and 13 tackles himself.
3. Colby McKercher (129). Finally a good score after what had been a horrid start to the year form wise for McKercher. 22 touches, 1 goal and 10 tackles in more of a midfield role.
4. Luke Davies-Unaicke (117). 27 touches (15 contested) plus 5 tackles and 7 clearances for LDU, throwing in 1 goal to round it all out.
5. Tim Taranto (111).  Finishes up this game thanks to a game high 30 disposals (18 contested) plus 10 clearances.

Other 100+ scores: Jack Ross (110)

Disappointment: Grim, quiet day for Sheezel, finishing on just 77. Parker (39) not great if you’re still running him.

Rookies: Hardeman (45) led a poor scoring effort from the North rookies, ahead of Konstanty/O’Sullivan (44) and Maley (41). Even worse for the subbed on Duursma (-3). The Tigers failed a touch better, with Lynch (86) leading Lalor (79), Trainor (56) and Green (48). Sims in his second game had the same score (48) as Green, and the rest were Faull (20) and Smith (11).

Injuries: Clean cards from this solid clash. Trainor and Scott the subs for their respective teams.

 

Brisbane (13.10.88) defeated by Narrm (Melbourne) (14.15.99)

1. Zac Bailey (123). Had a little bit of a role across halfback at points here, allowing him to gather 27 touches @ 89% DE. Also had 7 inside 50s and 1 goal.
2. Max Gawn (119). Stood up late with pack mark after pack mark to seal the win. Overall had 22 touches (15 contested) with 7 marks, 86% DE, 8 clearances and 46 hitouts.
3. Lachie Neale (116). 30 touches with 6 marks for Neale as well as 6 clearances in another strong midfield display.
4. Kysaiah Pickett (115). Busy up forward with 6 shots on goal for 2 majors. 21 touches and 5 marks made it a solid game.
5. Josh Dunkley (110). Nice score from Dunks to finish off here. 28 touches with 6 clearances and 79% DE.

Other 100+ scores: Will Ashcroft (108), Darcy Gardiner (107), Jake Bowey (106), Hugh McCluggage (103), Ed Langdon (101)

Disappointment: Hopefully no one went early on Coleman (72). Overall nothing horrific here from popular picks.

Rookies: Just Levi Ashcroft (68) and Fort (47) for the Lions. Lindsay (67) the best for the Demons, coming in ahead of Spargo (58), Langford and Johnson (43) and finally, Sharp (28).

Injuries: No injuries in the game here or on the match cards. Lohmann and Sharp those subbed out.

 

Waalitj Marawar (West Coast) (16.12.108) defeated Euro-Yroke (St Kilda) (12.8.80)

1. Rowan Marshall (179). Was tipped to go massive and did just that. 27 touches (18 contested) with 8 marks, 5 tackles, 40 hitouts and 1 goal.
2. Jack Sinclair (131). Brought his own pill with a game best 38 touches (30 kicks) plus 7 marks, 983 metres gained, 11 inside 50s and 6 clearances.
3. Callum Wilkie (114). Did what he could down back, finishing with 24 touches (10 contested) plus 6 marks and 92% DE.
4. Brady Hough (112). Super in the Eagles midfield. 24 touches, 6 marks, 5 tackles and his first career goal.
5. Matt Flynn (111). Despite giving up monster scores, Flynn still plays well. 17 touches, 1 goal, 5 marks, 5 clearances and 30 hitouts to round out this game.

Other 100+ scores: Liam Baker (103), Jack Graham (101)

Disappointment: Hope there wasn’t any finale game C placements on Macrae (77).

Rookies: Hewett and Brock tied up here with twin 57s to lead the Eagles rookies. Gross (42) was the only other. The Saints had O’Connell (56) come in ahead of Hall (51), McLennan (30), Travaglia (22) and Collard (18).

Injuries: Owens was the Eagles sub with a calf injury, while the Saints choose to replace McLennan during the third quarter, tactically, to round out the weekend.