Jonathon PATTON

2017 Digest:   Hulking forward looked sharp in pre-season. Every reason to suggest he can break 50-goal barrier for first time in career.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Adel	Looks like he is carrying a hip injury and was held by Kyle Hartigan.	3
2		Hip.
3	NEAFL	Returned from injury and kicked two goals, but was always a threat inside-50.	-
4	Port	The match-winner in attack with six goals. Proved to be too big and too strong for Clurey.	9
5	Syd	Kicked one goal and tried hard but wasn’t a major factor in the game.	4
6	WB	Cement hands happening on occasions but jagged three goals including ripping set-shot to give side lead in final term. Three goals.	6
7	StK	Really well held by Brown and managed just one goal from six kicks. Workrate okay but couldn’t find the ball.	3
8	Coll	Found himself the target of few entries and well held by Dunn early but two goals from strong marks were telling.	6
9	Rich	Took some towering marks and although he was goalless continues to look every bit the part of a No.1 pick.	4
10	WCE	Kicked two goals and took three contested marks. Gave them a presence.	6
11	Ess	Pushed up the ground to get his footy and was held goalless by Hartley. Took eight marks.	5
12	Carl	Kicked first goal in opening minutes and another in second term but for most part was well held by Jones.	4
13		Bye.
14	Bris	Broke away from Andrews to haul in 13 marks and four goals including one from 55m. Even had a successful stint in ruck. Huge.	9
15	Geel	Giants’ most dangerous forward with four goals. Took a towering contested mark in final term then drew scores level.	8
16	Haw	In red hot form. Five goals straight and 10 marks. His knee surgeon deserves a pat on the back	8
17	Syd	Struggled to clunk them early, but two huge bombs from outside 50 saw him as a possible match winner. Faded late.	7
18	Rich	Big man’s only goal came in final term when game was effectively done. Not great conditions for a marking forward.	3
19	Frem	Played on Hamling for most of the day and the pair probably played out a draw. Not his best day but two goals were influential.	5
20		Hamstring.
21	WB	Three first-term goals had GWS on the back foot. Fourth goal came in final quarter.	6
22	WCE	Floated in and out but at key stages late he was an important lead up target.	5
23	Geel	Kicked first goal of the game and looked set for a big one but didn’t go on with it; 1.1 from 11 possessions.	5
QF	Adel	Aside from the odd mark, Talia was his master for much of the night.	4
SF	WCE	Two early misses, but then rectified it in third term. Imposing at times with his marking. 23 touches, 10 marks.	7
PF	Rich	Looked good in first half playing up the ground. One of the better players for the team.	6

2016 Season

1		Played in NEAFL trial against Sydney.
2	Geel	Inaccurate kicking a blemish but marked ball well and proved a handy inclusion.	4
3	Syd	Beaten mostly by Richards, but did make the most of his limited chances.	3
4	Port	Roamed around the forward line with a lot of confidence, taking nine marks.	4
5	StK	Took a few strong marks but didn’t have kicking boots on. Will work on partnership with Cameron.	4
6	Haw	Despite a favourable match-up on O’Brien, unable to get in on the party.	3
7	Frem	Booted two goals but barely saw the ball.	4
8	GCS	Always made a contest in the forward line and deserved his two goals.	5
9	WB	Played mostly in the forward half, but also helped out in the backline and made good decisions by foot.	5
10	Adel	Switched to defence in a strange move from Cameron.	5
11	Geel	One goal but soundly beaten by Henderson/Lonergan. Five marks, seven kicks.	3
12	Syd	Made to work by Laidler in front half. Presented hard for six marks (two contested).	4
13	Ess	Well held all afternoon but did kick one brilliant set shot goal. Eight marks.	5
14	Carl	OK up forward before spending most of the second half down back.	4
16	Coll	Looked dominant in attack in first term then ball didn’t come down for two quarters.	5
17	Bris	Too much for Lester and a real problem for the Lions until, like some of the others, the rain came.	6
18	Port	One goal in the third term, conditions didn’t suit big forwards.	4
19	Rich	Led well in forward half and up the ground. Kicked just the one behind.	4
20	GCS	Looked strong in the air and booted two goals.	7
21	WCE	Loomed large in attack at stages after booting first goal. Ended with two.	5
22	Frem	Kicked half-a-dozen in a day to remember. Marked strongly and kicked accurately.	8
23	NM	Took Firrito to the cleaners to end up with second bag of goals on the trot.	8
QF	Syd	Hardly had a sniff on Sydney lock-down expert Grundy.	2
PF	WB	Ended night with four goals in an outstanding effort in a tight game.	8

2015 Season

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15	NEAFL	Made return from knee injury. On after half time and OK.	-
16	NEAFL	Monstered Leslie on way to a seven-goal haul. Ominous.	-
17	NEAFL	Starred again in attack with five goals. Moved beautifully.	-
18	NEAFL	Added another three goals to his hauls of five and seven.	-
19	Ess	Despite good NEAFL form, looked rusty back at top level. Goalless.	3
20	Port	Received the cheers from his coach and teammates after his first goal in a year.	3
21	Syd	Ended with two goals and a sore hip. Can hold his head up.	5
22		Rested.
23		Soreness.

2014 Season

1	Syd	Showed what a commanding force he will be up forward.	6
2	StK	Kept out of game by Delaney and had minimal influence.	2
3	Melb	Put his body in right places at contests and kicked a couple of goals.	4
4	WB	Imposing effort without hitting the scoreboard that hard. Took 13 marks.	7
5	Adel	Well held by Sam Shaw.	2
6	GCS	Snagged an early goal before being deployed to defence.	6
7	Port	The big key forward presented well and kicked two in the third term.	6
8	WCE	Used at both ends after having no impact in attack.	3
10	Rich	Minimal impact at both ends. Started forward then went to Riewoldt.	3
11	Haw	Struggled until final term when clunked two marks. Missed a sitter though.	4
12	Ess	On Hooker. The focal target with no Cameron and showed some signs at times.	5
13	Bris	Marked strongly and had the slight edge over Maguire.	5
14	Carl	Moving freely, he is starting to show why he was a No.1 draft pick.	6
15	Syd	Lost his battle with Grundy.	5
16	Adel	Did a few things. On Rutten initially then minded by Otten.	4
17		Groin.
18	Geel	Great battle against Taylor. Spent time in ruck as well. Two goals and nine marks	6
19	Rich	Gave Rance a few headaches with his size and marking power. Ended with 2.3	6
20	NM	Continued good form with two goals and spent more time in the ruck.	6
21	Melb	Tragically tore ACL in second term. Put a major downer on the win.	2
22		Knee.
23		Knee.
QF		-
SF		-
PF		-
GF		-

2013 Season

1	Syd	To end with three goals was a pretty good effort because Grundy beat him.	4
2	Port	Big bloke was well contained by Trengove but still made a contribution.	4
3	StK	Hurt knee when he went down in tackle in second term and subbed off.	2
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

4	NEAFL	Rotated off the bench in his first match in seven months.	-
7	NEAFL	Provided glimpses of why he was the number 1 pick.	-
8	NEAFL	Got through another game and ran it out well.	-
10	NEAFL	Nearing an AFL debut after being the Giants best.	-
12	Rich	Much anticipated debut gave fans a glimpse of future glory. One nice goal.	4
13	Melb	Body language not great and was physically shot it seemed before half time.	2
14	Syd	Subbed out for the second straight game as he keeps working on his fitness.	3
15	Haw	Kept being forced off the ground for treatment on a series of heavy knocks.	2
16	Adel	Never stopped trying but received some heavy hits in a tough afternoon.	3
18	Coll	Very quiet apart from a couple of nice contested marks before subbed out.	2
19	Port	Limited by a non-existent pre-season, he is developing gradually.	3