Rory ATKINS

2017 Digest:   Honed fitness with trip to US during the break and grabbed 18 touches in loss to Tigers and good again versus Geelong.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	GWS	Three goals from the wing and a whopping 10 inside-50's.	8
2	Haw	Added 19 touches and a goal to his superb Round 1 effort. Speed and playmaking welcome addition to midfield.	7
3	Port	Was prominent without stamping himself into the game.	6
4	Ess	Two crucial goals including a bomb from outside 50.	5
5	GCS	Linked up well with defence and pumped the ball inside 50 a team high eight times.	7
6	Rich	Hard to believe he has played less than forty games, outstanding on the wing.	7
7	NM	Had 20 touches, but those numbers flatter. Hair-do looked like a Frisbee sitting atop his noggin. Back to the hairdresser.	4
8	Melb	Nice goal from a tight angle in the second term when the Crows were up. Not his best game though.	5
9	Bris	Another vital cog in a very slick midfield operation although his skill level was off on occasion.	6
10	Frem	Won a game high 37 possessions including four clearances, five inside-50’s and five rebound-50’s.	7
11	Geel	One kick in opening half and seven for the match in what was a big fall from the highs of 37 against Fremantle.	2
12	StK	Slowly returning to the form which had him burning up the wing earlier in the season.	6
13		Bye.
14	Haw	Kicking was poor in the first term but made amends for the rest of the game.	6
15	Carl	Was in a three on one contest in the last quarter and did well to win his team the footy with a free kick.	6
16	WB	Six rebound-50’s and a classy goal in the second term, still needs to tidy up his disposal efficiency.	6
17	Melb	Had 17 touches, but wasn’t a massive factor on the outside in the win.	5
18	Geel	Huge first half help side get away from the Cats. Found plenty of space to use his left foot.	7
19	Coll	Got into the game in the second half with five inside-50’s.	5
20	Port	Didn’t light it up as previous weeks but a good sign that his excellent wing play wasn’t needed in this game.	5
21	Ess	Pinpoint use of the ball from defence and also ran forward to score.	8
22	Syd	Got caught twice running too far, needs to be more decisive with finals around the corner.	6
23	WCE	Had some handy moments with his 21 disposals.	5
QF	GWS	Good ball user on the outside and played his role effectively.	6
PF	Geel	So outside was the game even he joined in for 22 disposals and five inside-50s. Huge in linking team.	7
GF	Rich	Great first term but effort told and he petered out as the game dragged on. 17 disposals.	5

2016 Season

1	NM	Four inside-50s and 10 contested possessions. Steady but didn’t star.	5
2	Port	Linked up well between defence and attack but would want to find more of the ball.	5
3	Rich	Bit part player on a wing with just nine possessions. The quietest Crow.	3
4	Syd	Needed to respond after a quiet game and did so with six inside-50s and a goal.	7
5	Haw	Built on strong form of previous week to accumulate a heap of touches. One of best.	7
6	Frem	Gifted a goal after a crude Spurr tackle on Betts in the goal square.	6
7	WB	Claimed some ball but not a massively damaging player. Two inside-50s, no tackles.	4
8	Geel	Continued his rich vein of form with another impressive display.	7
9	GCS	Finished the match full of running and booted a goal.	6
10	GWS	Getting better with each game, his best yet at senior level.	7
11	StK	Slow start but a big second half with five inside-50s.	6
12	WCE	Solid job. Tackled well to lock the ball inside the attacking half.	5
14	NM	Quickly becoming a cult figure, can produce something out of nothing.	7
15	Melb	Steady with the ball from wing and did his job. Two clearances.	6
16	Carl	Four inside-50s but just nine kicks. Minor role in the victory.	4
17	Coll	Another stylish game, however needs to improve his decision making.	7
18	Geel	Horrible first half (four disposals) but did get better after main break.	3
19	Ess	Won plenty of footy but not great with his decision making.	6
20	Bris	Returned to form with a bang with eight inside-50s.	7
21	Frem	Found plenty of the footy. Had 32 touches and kicked a goal.	7
22	Port	One of only two natural left footers in the side, needs to get to the outside more.	6
23	WCE	Great goal from an intercept in the first term.	5
EF	NM	Chipped in without starring. Had 12 effective disposals, four clearances.	5
SF	Syd	Won some ball but butchered it. Only 12 of 22 touches effective.	4

2015 Season

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9	SANFL	Career-best 32 touches, 10 clearances in sparkling return from injury.	-
10	SANFL	A big improver. Chalked up 20 possessions and linked nicely.	-
11	SANFL	Bye.	-
12	SANFL	Busy all afternoon with 24 possessions. Had a crack.	-
13	SANFL	Fine game on the wing. Had 22 touches and slammed a long goal.	-
14	SANFL	Match postponed.	-
15	SANFL	Had 29 touches and a superb goal in another top-notch display.	-
16	Port	Started as the sub in his AFL debut, did manage two clearances.	3
17	GCS	Started in the green vest again, coming on in the last term.	2
18	SANFL	His speed was a feature. Had 18 possessions and kicked the sealer.	-
19	Rich	Finally got to start a game and rewarded coach with best game to date.	6
20	Ess	Handy enough with a goal and some nice work as a link player.	5
21	Bris	Two big goals and plenty of quality touches.	6
22	WCE	Wants to be more consistent over four quarters.	5
23	Geel	Rarely a factor the Cats had to worry about. Not sure keeps his place?	3
EF	WB	Subbed off in third quarter.	3
SF		-

2014 Season

1	PM	Chipped in with two goals and used the ball well.	-
2	PM	One of the better performers. Found a bit of the ball.	-
3	SANFL	Played OK in loss to the Roosters.	-
4	SANFL	Had a crack, provided energy and drive.	-
5	SANFL	Industrious and willing with 20 possessions.	-
6	SANFL	Played reasonably well.	-
7	SANFL	21 disposals including fine second-quarter goal.	-
8	SANFL	Accrued 20 touches and took a courageous mark.	-
9	SANFL	Started brilliantly, finished with 22 possessions.	-
10	SANFL	Was everywhere with 29 possessions, 10 marks.	-
11	SANFL	Bye.	-
12	SANFL	Looked good with his run and skilful ball use.	-
13	SANFL	Won 23 possessions and used his left foot to good effect.	-
14	SANFL	Continues to step up. Had a big third term including late goal.	-
15	SANFL	Bye.	-
16		Ankle.
17	SANFL	Particularly switched on early and won some telling clearances.	-
18	SANFL	Was everywhere early and remained solid throughout.	-
19	SANFL	Always looked dangerous and potent via hand and foot.	-
20	SANFL	Had a few moments but overall had modest impact.	-
21		Senior emergency.
22	SANFL	Found plenty of the footy but made a few blues.	-
23		-
QF		-
SF		-
PF		-
GF		-

2013 Season

1	SANFL	Looked solid with 18 disposals for the Two Blues.	-
2	SANFL	Just 10 possessions for Sturt. Quiet night.	-
3	SANFL	13 possessions in Sturt’s loss to North Adelaide.	-
4	SANFL	Kicked two goals in Sturt reserves big win.	-
5	SANFL	Quiet game in Sturt's thrilling reserves win	-
6		Bye.
7	SANFL	Bye.	-
8	SANFL	Played superbly in Sturt’s Reserves win, nailed two goals.	-
9	SANFL	Sturt’s best player in nail-biting Reserves loss to West.	-
10	SANFL	Reasonable after being recalled to Sturt’s league side.	-
11	SANFL	Played OK on the wing. Looks like a league footballer.	-
12	SANFL	Some nice cameos in Sturt's win.	-
13	SANFL	Double Blues’ best in nail-biting reserves win.	-
14	SANFL	Bye.	-
15	SANFL	Kicked a goal just before half-time but quiet otherwise.	-
16	SANFL	Kicked a goal and showed good signs for Sturt's reserves.	-
17	SANFL	Played his part in Sturt's Reserves win.	-
18	SANFL	Tough day at the office in Sturt's reserves belting.	-
19	SANFL	Steady but unspectacular in Sturt’s close reserves loss.	-
20	SANFL	Kicked a goal and had his moments in big reserves loss.	-
21	SANFL	Bye.	-
22	SANFL	Held his own in Double Blues' reserves victory.	-
23	SANFL	Solid contributor in Blues reserves' easy win.	-
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