Round 12 Review

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Brisbane (13.12.90) defeated Essendon (11.6.72)

  1. Hugh McCluggage (159). Best on by a clear margin was Hugh. He had 41 touches (17 contested) plus 7 clearances, 11 marks and a team best 557 metres gained.
  2. Nic Martin (128). Very good once again and a target for our forward lines. 29 touches, 2 goals and 7 marks.
  3. Will Ashcroft (124). Was very clean in the wet with 30 touches and no clangers to his name. Added in 13 contested touches and 7 clearances.
  4. Jye Caldwell (123). Had just a monster third quarter where 18 of his 30 touches came from. Overall also added 10 clearances, 8 tackles and 1 goal.
  5. Jaspa Fletcher (111). Rounds out this game with a stellar performance of 21 touches, 12 marks and 1 goal all while running at 100% DE in the wet.

Other 100+ scores: Peter Wright (106), Noah Answerth (104)

Disappointment: Pretty average across the board here. Merrett (93) was at half back for much of the game. Neale (89) wasn’t his usual self, Dunkley (72) the same. Zorko (66) had a case of the shanks.

Rookies: The best of the Bombers was Prior on 59, then followed by Kako on 52. First gamer Johnson (48) led second gamer Clarke (44) and then came Day-Wicks (27) and the subbed on Tsatas (26). Brisbane only really had Fort and Levi Ashcroft, who both hit 59. Robertson (21) was the sub.

Injuries: Just Durham (ankle) on the injury report here. The subs were Zak Johnson and Levi Ashcroft.

 

Collingwood (16.11.107) defeated Hawthorn (8.8.56)

  1. Steele Sidebottom (146). The Pies veteran was best on here, slotting 2 goals from 27 touches and 8 marks as well as a game best 594 metres gained and just 1 clanger.
  2. Jamie Elliott (137). Just kicking goals for fun currently, into the near top of the Coleman. 5 majors from 12 touches and 5 marks.
  3. Nick Daicos (116). No tag and finished up with 32 touches, 1 goal, 7 marks and 6 tackles for the game.
  4. Brody Mihocek (111). Also super up forward, slotting 4 goals from 12 touches, 6 marks and 4 tackles.
  5. Darcy Cameron (110). Makes it an all Pies top five thanks to 16 touches (11 contested) plus 6 tackles, 6 clearances and 32 hitouts.

Other 100+ scores: Dan Houston/Jack Crisp (108), Jack Ginnivan (107)

Disappointment: Sicily (37) is in horrid form. Josh Daicos (81) and Newcombe (79) are semi popular picks who weren’t fantastic.

Rookies: More love again for Ned Long (93) who had 24 touches and 11 tackles. Ed Allan (84) also very constructive with 23 disposals. No rookies in the Hawks lineup.

Injuries: Double blow for the Pies with Lipinski (concussion) and Schultz (hamstring) being the only sour part to their win. Scrimshaw the tactical for the Hawks.

 

Gold Coast (9.10.64) defeated by Fremantle (11.9.75)

  1. Noah Anderson (146). Insane game from Anderson. 39 touches (22 contested) plus 12 clearances and 840 metres gained for his side.
  2. Jordan Clark (143). Super for his side in slippery conditions. 30 touches (1 clanger) plus 13 contested touches, 5 clearances and 813 metres gained.
  3. Andrew Brayshaw (123). Did all the important things and found 30 touches due to it. Added 7 tackles and 1 goal as well.
  4. Luke Jackson (122). Paired with Darcy but the latter only had 50% TOG so Jackson ended with 27 touches (13 contested) plus 7 tackles and 21 hitouts.
  5. Matt Rowell (121). Rounds out this very popular top five with 27 touches (15 contested) plus 8 clearances and a game best 13 tackles.

Other 100+ scores: Daniel Rioli (115), Sam Switkowski (113), Shai Bolton/Mac Andrew (100)

Disappointment: Giving this one to the usually consistent Jarrod Witts (71).

Rookies: Erasmus (94) kicked the sealer and saw his score boosted due to it. Bar that there was just Reid (50) and Worner (34) for Freo. The Suns had a debutant in Lombard (27) who was subbed in the end. Bar that it was only Walter (52).

Injuries: The Dockers lost Worner to hamstring awareness, while the Suns tactically subbed out debutant Lombard.

 

GWS (12.8.80) defeated Richmond (10.17.77)

  1. Toby Nankervis (142). Massive from the Tigers captain as his team came so close to a win. 15 touches, 6 tackles and 36 hitouts, plenty to advantage.
  2. Dion Prestia (132). Such a smooth mover when on the field. 31 touches (13 contested) plus 7 clearances, 5 tackles and 1 goal.
  3. Lachie Whitfield (116). Led the Giants scoring with 28 touches, 9 marks, 5 tackles and just 1 Clanger for the game. Also 519 metres gained.
  4. Tom Green (115). Found plenty of it as per usual with 30 touches, 1 goal, 7 tackles and 567 metres gained.
  5. Lachie Ash (110). Rounds out the top five with a game best of 797 metres gained from 36 disposals, adding another ton to his 2025 campaign.

Other 100+ scores: Zilch

Disappointment: Kieran Briggs (55) can’t get any consistency. Greene (57) as an underpriced POD didn’t work this week.

Rookies: Fonti (83) was really good for the Giants down back, while Angove (40) went backwards after half time. Lynch (72) led the Tigers up forward, while a popular pick up in Gray (70) was solid. Sims (69) was also solid. After that we have Faull (52), Green (51), Smith (46) and then finally, Trainor (28).

Injuries: Horrid new for Ward and his knee, has been a warrior for GWS from the get go. He was subbed early and then Trainor was tactically subbed in the last.

 

Sydney (5.11.41) defeated by Adelaide (21.5.131)

  1. Brodie Grundy (161). In fine form and despite the smashing, dominated this games scoring. 23 touches (20 contested) plus 8 clearances, 5 tackles and 35 hitouts.
  2. Mark Keane (137). Played loose and returned a career best score thanks to 23 touches and 10 marks plus a team best 514 metres gained.
  3. Justin McInerney (126). Got busy with 27 touches (18 contested) plus 5 clearances in a hybrid role.
  4. Jordan Dawson (112). Got the tag from Jordan but was constructive enough with 21 touches and 1 goal.
  5. Isaac Cumming (111). The Crows recruit was very solid here, finding 21 touches (10 contested) with 5 marks and 2 goals all up.

Other 100+ scores: Tom McCartin (109), Ben Keays (106), Brodie Smith (105), Josh Worrell (104)

Disappointment: Warner (58) had like 20% DE, you almost have to try to do that. Rankine (62) not really involved in the big win.

Rookies: Sheldrick (93) is in some fine form at the moment and making good money. Hamling (53) and debutant Mitchell (49) were next best, then Warner (22), then Bice (9) and Cleary (6). The Crows had Curtin (72) and Pedlar (67), who is on the bubble this week. Draper got another game but was the sub and only got 16.

Injuries: Just two tactical subs here with Bice and Thilthorpe getting the red vests.

 

Melbourne (7.21.63) defeated by St Kilda (14.7.91)

  1. Callum Wilkie (150). Started for the Saints down back. Had 31 touches and 15 marks with elite DE of 90%.
  2. Steven May (133). Down the other end, May was the best for the Demons with 21 touches, 10 marks and this time, 100% DE.
  3. Marcus Windhager (126). Played his role to perfection, keeping his opponent quiet and finding 28 touches (10 contested) plus 8 marks in a super game.
  4. Jack Steele (117). The Saints skipper has been ticking along nicely, this week having 23 touches, 8 marks and 6 tackles plus 82% DE.
  5. Jack Sinclair (113). Just his usual self across half back with 25 touches and 7 marks for another ton.

Other 100+ scores: Max Gawn (110), Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera (100)

Disappointment: Back to reality for Clayton Oliver (58), just 16 touches and 6 clangers.

Rookies: Lindsay (59) was the best of the Demons, leading Langford (55), Sharp (42), Johnson (30) and Laurie (1). Hall (89) was super again for the Saints, and underrated pick this year. Keeler (64) was solid, then we have Travaglia (49) and Boxshall (40).

Injuries: Phillipou didn’t last long as a calf injury got him, while the Demons were unscathed and subbed Johnson in the last.

 

West Coast (11.7.73) defeated by Geelong (17.14.116)

  1. Bailey Smith (129). Probably another 3 votes after 38 touches with 7 marks, 1 goal, 8 clearances and 834 metres gained. A late C choice that paid off too.
  2. Liam Baker (127). Was the best for the valiant Eagles thanks to 29 touches (16 contested) plus a near team best 462 metres gained.
  3. Gryan Miers (126). The link man was super with plenty of constructive work thanks to 26 touches, 552 metres gained, 13 marks and 2 goals.
  4. Tom Cole (114). One of the better Eagles in the night, Cole had 24 touches, 6 marks and just 1 clanger plus 83% DE.
  5. Tyson Stengle (108). Similar to Miers, Stengle was solid for 18 touches, 4 marks and 2 goals to round out the round.

Other 100+ scores: Max Holmes (107), Jeremy Cameron (104), Tom Stewart (103), Shaun Mannagh (102), Mitch Duncan (100)

Disappointment: I know Maric (60) got subbed but that was halfway through the last quarter, so he’ll round out the round.

Rookies: Just the subbed on Clohesy (7) for Geelong. The Eagles were led by Hewett (92) who was one of the Eagles best. Reid (65) was good pinch hitting in the ruck, while Brock and Dewar had twin 51s. Bo Allan (3) played game 2 but was subbed on super late.

Injuries: Liam Ryan is listed with a corked thigh but it was Maric who got subbed. Stanley was subbed in the last too but tactically.

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