Round 19 Review

Essendon (17.11.113) defeated by Adelaide (17.13.115)

Ben Keays (158). Season best for Keays who was everywhere on Friday night. 22 touches (12 contested) with 8 tackles, 544 metres gained and 5 goals resulting in a major impact during one of the games of the year.
Kyle Langford (119). Very dangerous up forward but drifted around, finishing up with 22 touches and a game best 12 marks to pair with his 2 goals.
Darcy Fogarty (118). Similar to Langford, did great work around the ground but was also dangerous in front of the sticks with 4 majors. His 17 touches ran @ 94% DE and hauled in 8 marks, a team best.
Sam Draper (116). Really solid, finding 14 touches and 5 marks to pair with 5 clearances, 21 hitouts and 1 goal.
Reilly O’Brien (115). Rounds out the top five thanks to 14 touches, 5 marks and 47 hitouts, holding his own against the tandem duo from the Bombers.

Other 100+ scores: Andrew McGrath (114), Sam Durham (109), Zach Merrett/Mitch Hinge (108), Ben McKay (104), Jordan Ridley (102), Jye Caldwell (100)

Disappointment: Martin (90) had the chance to really boost his score with a late major but his behind restricted him to this score.

Rookies: Dowling (83) continues to roll along nicely, this week finding 19 touches, 7 marks and 1 goal with nearly 500 metres gained, while it was the second game for Bond (25) who got tasked with a tagging role.

Injuries: Injuries galore here. Caldwell was the sub with a head knock, while the Crows lost Murray to a knee, Butts to a foot and Dawson to a head knock too, all on the injury report.

GWS (14.5.89) defeated Gold Coast (6.14.50)

Lachie Whitfield (137). Massive game again from Whitfield, finding 40 touches and 10 marks across half-back for 780 metres gained, all while running at 80% DE.
Harry Perryman (131). Did plenty of good things, finding 26 touches with just 1 clanger and 88% DE plus 8 marks, 1 goal and 491 metres gained.
Sam Flanders (128). A shining light for the Suns, Flanders did his own thing, finding 41 touches with 555 metres gained plus 9 clearances to keep his ton run going.
Connor Idun (120). Career high for Idun. He finished this contest with 27 touches (10 contested) plus 7 marks and great DE of 96%.
Tom Green (117). Rounds out the top five nicely, this week collecting 34 touches with 7 tackles plus 633 metres gained, only being behind Whitfield.

Other 100+ scores: David Swallow (116), Jesse Hogan (115), Jack Buckley (111)

Disappointment: Rowell (51) no where near it again, while Anderson (59) couldn’t get an inch away from Bedford.

Rookies: Solo rucking is always helpful to scoring and Moyle is a prime example. 16 touchés, 7 clearances and 36 hitouts this week gave him a score of 98. Jones (84) continues to do nice things for the Giants, this week having 18 touches and 1 goal, while Fonti’s third game finished on 46.

Injuries: All clear for Gold Coast, Jeffrey the sub. The Giants lost Cumming to a hamstring though in the win.

St Kilda (17.11.113) defeated West Coast (6.5.41)

Tim Membrey (154). Starred on Saturday and set a career best score thanks to it. Slotted 5 goals from his 23 touches but also hauled in 10 marks and finished with 7 tackles in a well rounded game.
Jack Sinclair (140). Classy as usual and played an inside role, finishing up with 31 touches (17 contested) plus 7 marks.
Jayden Hunt (138). Did all he could for the Eagles, being their sole player in the top five thanks to 35 touches and 8 marks plus a game best 723 metres gained.
Rowan Marshall (123). Played mainly ruck, finishing up with massive numbers of 26 touches (16 contested) plus 10 clearances and 24 hitouts.
Jack Steele (118). Nothing wrong with Steele’s game to finish the five. He came up the goods with 31 touches, 9 marks, 1 goal and 497 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Zak Jones (108), Brady Hough (104), Rueben Ginbey (103), Tom Barrass (102), Mason Wood (101)

Disappointment: Unfortunately goes to NWM for his score of 81.

Rookies: Reid was one of the few good ones for the Eagles, finishing on 80 thanks to 19 touches. Trew was a popular trade in this week, finding 17 touches for 42 points.

Injuries: A left knee injury finished Henry’s day early, while Chesser was the sub for the Eagles.

Hawthorn (20.13.133) defeated Collingwood (9.13.67)

Jack Ginnivan (137). Career day against his former team. Ginni had 31 touches (11 contested) plus 5 tackles, 5 marks and 2 goals for a career high score.
Darcy Cameron (132). Another big week for Cameron. Despite at times grim conditions, he was solid for 15 touches, 6 tackles, 6 clearances and 39 hitouts.
James Sicily (123). Another nice ton for Sicily, he complied 30 touches across half-back but it was a game best 604 metres gained that boosted his score.
Connor MacDonald (109). Great day up forward playing his role and was rewarded with 4 goals from 14 touches to pair with 5 tackles.
Nick Daicos/Massimo D’Ambrosio/Dylan Moore (106). Daicos didnt have the hard tag with Maginness being the sub, so he did what he could with 24 touches, 6 clearances and 1 goal, while D’Ambrosio was solid all round, finishing with 26 disposals and 2 goals. Moore played his linkman role to perfection with 27 touches (13 contested) and 430 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Conor Nash (105), Will Day/Lloyd Meek (104)

Disappointment: Nothing much good for the Pies, it’ll go to Crisp (66) who is dropping off now after an impressive ton run.

Rookies: Watson was great on Saturday afternoon in conditions that suited him, finding 12 touches and slotting 3 goals for a score of 98. Don’t think theres anything else to mention here.

Injuries: Dear was the Hawks tactical sub, but the Pies lost Krueger to concussion.

Geelong (7.6.48) defeated by Western Bulldogs (13.17.95)

Adam Treloar (148). One of the stars on Saturday night for the Dogs, Treloar had 31 touches with 6 marks, 8 tackles, 6 clearances, 3 goals and 574 metres gained in a huge performance.
Ed Richards (144). Super aswell in a midfield role. 29 touches (14 contested) with 9 clearances, 6 tackles, 2 goals and 568 metres gained too.
Tim English (139). Massive effort from English, he found 17 touches with 5 marks, 4 tackles and 41 hitouts.
Rory Lobb (126). Moved to defence and was really solid, finishing up with 21 touches, 9 marks but also great DE of 95% with just 1 clanger.
Marcus Bontempelli (122). Rounds out an all Dogs top five thanks to 27 touches (19 contested) plus 8 clearances, 5 tackles a nearly 500 metres gained.

Other 100+ scores: Tom Stewart (121), Tom Liberatore (102)

Disappointment: Holmes (71) takes it here, 23 touches but not much else. Miers I’ve seen in a few teams and 32 was just worse than 35, which was Jeremy Cameron’s score.

Rookies: Mannagh (95) is going great guns at the moment, another fantastic week with 19 touches (12 contested) plus 8 tackles and 8 clearances. Darcy (91) also fantastic if coaches kept him, 10 touches, 1 goal, 8 hitouts and a game best 11 tackles. First game for Ted Clohesy (22) who was subbed on.

Injuries: No injuries in this one, Parfitt and Sanders the subs.

Port Adelaide (16.20.116) defeated Richmond (11.9.75)

Daniel Rioli (133). Great stuff from Rioli in a losing effort, his 28 touches and 2 goals plus a team best 631 metres gained led him to his best score of the season.
Jase Burgoyne/Charlie Dixon (123). Career best for Burgoyne who has had a massive third year. 24 touches (13 contested) plus 7 tackles and just 1 clanger here. Dixon was great after only just returning, kicking 4 goals from 12 touches and 6 marks.
Connor Rozee (113). Ran around the midfield freely before a hip injury saw him sit on the bench late. 24 touches (13 contested), 7 clearances and 2 goals here.
Travis Boak (112). Another solid game from Boak, his 24 touches (10 contested) plus 1 goal resulting in his second ton of the year.
Logan Evans (110). How good has this guy been in his five games? Set a career best here thanks to 22 touches, 9 marks, 1 goal and a huge 675 metres gained for the game.

Other 100+ scores: Dion Prestia (106), Liam Baker (104)

Disappointment: Much quieter night than expected for Zak Butters (89) and it falls to him for that reason.

Rookies: Second game for Smith (57) who emerges as a bubble option next week, he had 14 touches. Sweet (94) also gets a mention for his 9 touch, 5 tackle, 43 hitout game.

Injuries: Rozee was on the injury report with a hip issue but Lord was the sub. Nankervis the sub for Richmond, think I saw a concussion next to his name elsewhere from the injury report.

Brisbane (11.13.79) defeated Sydney (11.11.77)

Dayne Zorko (129). Nice return to form from Zorko after a fortnight of sub tons. 29 touches, 12 marks and a game best 627 metres gained in this Sunday contest.
Cam Rayner (122). Super dangerous on Sunday, finding 20 touches with 7 tackles, 6 clearances and 2 goals for his fifth ton of the year.
Robbie Fox (120). First ton of the year for Fox, playing a versatile role to finish with 26 touches, 10 marks and 80% DE.
Hugh McCluggage (115). Solid from Hugh, his 26 touches and 8 marks also had 3 goals next to it, boosting him in a tight game.
Matt Roberts (114). Second ton of the year for Roberts who has found a role again. 23 touches, 8 marks and 87% DE allowed him to round out the top five.

Other 100+ scores: Errol Gulden (108), Oscar McInerney (107), Ollie Florent (103)

Disappointment: Heeney and Grundy both went with 72, which was worse than Neale (78) who had a tag all day. Dunkley (69) very quiet.

Rookies: Debut in this one for the Lions, with Henry Smith (20) getting a run before being the sub. Second game of the year for Corey Warner (61) who found 13 touches and 1 goal.

Injuries: Rampe (calf) was the intial sub for the Swans, and then Papley joined him with an ankle concern. All clear for the Lions, Smith the sub in his debut game.

Fremantle (17.14.116) defeated Melbourne (10.6.66)

Caleb Serong (140). Feasted in the midfield, finding 36 touches (15 contested) plus 7 clearances, 5 tackles and 1 goal for just his second ton since round 12.
Andrew Brayshaw (137). Just as dominate. Had 41 touches (13 contested) plus 551 metres gained.
Steven May (124). A brick wall at times but he didnt have much help. Finished up with 26 touches, 9 marks and 571 metres gained to be the best of the Dees.
Josh Treacy (120). Super presence up front, slotting 3 goals from 18 touches plus a game best 12 marks. Fifth ton of the year.
Jordan Clark (113). Rounds out the top five thanks to 23 touches, just 1 clanger, 5 marks and 1 goal.

Other 100+ scores: Sean Darcy (112), Hayden Young/Harry Petty (109), Michael Walters (101)

Disappointment: Oliver (79) just up and down, upgrade him if you have the trades.

Rookies: Nothing to cover from this game.

Injuries: Pearce is listed with an arm but I also saw Jackson with ice on his knee late, maybe precautionary? Clean for the Dees, Tholstrup the sub.

Carlton (16.11.107) defeated North Melbourne (14.4.88)

1. Harry Sheezel (138). Super despite the loss. 35 touches this week to pair with 7 marks and 2 goals, his fourteenth ton of 2024.
Bailey Scott (125). Another North player with a great individual game. 25 touches, no clangers, 88% DE, 651 metres gained and 1 goal.
Patrick Cripps (114). Super as usual for his club, Cripps found 29 touches (14 contested) plus 9 clearances and 7 tackles for the game.
Adam Saad/George Hewett/Tristan Xerri (109). Saad was super in the second half as the Blues took the win, ultimately finishing with 18 touches (10 contested) plus 1 goal, while Hewett had 22 touches (12 contested) plus 8 clearances and 6 tackles. Xerri did Xerri things with 16 disposals, 10 tackle, 11 clearances (triple double) and 43 hitouts.
Charlie Curnow (106). Quiet and then put on his cape to finish with 15 disposals, 9 marks and 4 goals for the game.

Other 100+ scores: Zilch

Disappointment: Goes to Tom De Koning (77) who was down on what his price reflects. Fisher lucky to be subbed and avoid his name here.

Rookies: First game of the season for Robert Hansen Jnr, he scored 31 from 5 touches and 1 goal. McKercher the only other mention, another nice performance of 22 touches and 5 tackles which meant 94 points.

Injuries: De Koning was listed with a foot injury but played out the game. Fisher was subbed for the Roos, Acres the sub for the Blues.

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