Nick VLASTUIN

2017 Digest:   Stagnated last year in back half but looks to have a new role as a midfielder/forward and could flourish. One to play close attention to.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Carl	Played more forward of centre for one goal from 11 possessions, but laid 12 tackles.	5
2	Coll	Lined up on Mayne and had the edge. Went hard at every contest from half back.	5
3	WCE	Quiet one when compared to his usual standards. Went off in halfway through the third after nasty head knock.	4
4	Bris	Switched with Prestia in an on-ball role but did not have the same impact as his teammate..	4
5		Concussion.
6	Adel	Played predominately as a small forward looked lively in the first term but soon faded out of the game.	3
7	WB	Used ball well in first quarter early, then injured shoulder in second term and didn’t come back	3
8		Shoulder.
9		Shoulder.
10		Shoulder.
11		Shoulder.
12		Shoulder.
13		Shoulder.
14	VFL	Back from shoulder issue and was handy on return. 17 possessions, but still looked rusty/sore.	-
15		Shoulder.
16	VFL	Looks ready for a senior return. Had 17 touches, but competed very hard.	-
17	Bris	Back into the team and played his part in defence. Cracking ginger beard!	6
18	GWS	Played loose role in defence at times and was brilliant at that; 11 marks, 21 disposals and among Tigers’ best.	8
19	GCS	Useful in defence without being a dominant player. Did as required.	6
20	Haw	Quiet in terms of possessions. At one stage a large insect flew out of his horrendous beard.	4
21	Geel	The Tigers best. Battled his backside in the back half and was his team’s only four quarter performer. Terrific game.	8
22	Frem	Hurt the Dockers with his work from defence. Had 22 disposals.	8
23	StK	Bearded unit did the business down back and will hit the finals in good form as a solid defender.	7
QF	Geel	Played loose role in defence brilliantly and was a key to the win. Really developing as a player.	8
PF	GWS	Spent time on the dangerous Greene and continued his fine finals form. Rarely made a mistake.	7
GF	Adel	Nervous start but warmed to task to be a key contributor off half-back, particularly in first half when the game was in the balance.	7

2016 Season

1	Carl	Came into the game as is wore on. Kicked a rare goal, which proved to be very handy.	5
2	Coll	Had hands full with Pies small forwards. Pinged for crucial deliberate handball out of bounds.	5
3	Adel	Finding it hard to get his hands on the ball at present. Had hands full with Betts when shifted.	3
4	WCE	Gave up height in defence. Had a tough night.	4
5		Leg.
6		Leg.
7	Haw	Relished midfield role and tracked Lewis. Good early, faded at the end.	6
8	Syd	Used in midfield again and was handy with his willingness to do all the hard things.	6
9	Frem	Played tall and did a good job. Took 11 marks.	6
10	Ess	Attacked ball well in the air and on the ground. Finding his feet as a key player.	7
11	NM	Head knock in second term meant he was benched for second half.	2
12		Concussed.
13		Concussion.
14	Bris	Huge third term at half back and pressed forward for two goals. Hobbled with knee issue in final term.	7
15	Port	Took care of Gray when he rested up forward.	6
16	WB	Did some tough stuff in the back half and strong around the ball.	6
17	Ess	Fantasia gave him fits in early stages then was shifted. Steady without standing out.	5
18	Haw	Had a quiet one. Seven effective disposals playing down back.	3
19	GWS	Came under constant fire in defence and couldn’t contain the dangerous Johnson.	3
20	Coll	Had Varcoe at times and OK in shutting him down. Still only teasing but handy.	6
21	Geel	Had Motlop covered for most of the afternoon. Offensively steady.	6
22	StK	Went to Weller in a great battle. OK in that role and kept plugging away.	6
23	Syd	Couldn’t contain Rohan in first half. Found a bit of ball in midfield after main break.	4

2015 Season

1	Carl	Great work-rate – one of the best.	7
2	WB	Tracked Stringer in defence and battled through after rolling ankle early.	5
3	Bris	Undisciplined when he gave two 50m penalties in a row.	5
4	Melb	Brave with his attack on the ball – both in air and on the deck. Not the worst.	6
5	Geel	Busy at half back with 14 effective disposals. Handy performance.	6
6	NM	Battled hard but made mistakes in the back half. Is defence his go?	4
7	Coll	Battled away on Elliott for the main part and did OK. Not much offensively.	5
8	Port	Rebounded the footy five times out of defensive 50.	5
9	Ess	Smashed Cooney early and a solid contributor all evening.	6
10	Frem	Honest footballer who did his bit down back.	7
12	WCE	Honest game as usual and ran hard to give an option.	5
13	Syd	Had trouble with Rohan early but was influential when Tigers made run.	7
14	GWS	Rebounded well and thwarted Giants’ forays at times.	6
15	Carl	Patrolled backline with aplomb and worked hard to repel Blues.	7
16	StK	Totally blanketed Lonie and created play himself.	7
17	Frem	Up and down game. Had Mayne and was hot and cold with attack on ball.	4
18	Haw	Didn’t have a major impact.	3
19	Adel	The plus-one in defence and serviceable without being damaging.	5
20	GCS	Superb mopping up and in one-on-ones down back. Polished.	7
21	Coll	Steady again out of defence. Plays with a mix of poise and courage.	7
22	Ess	Again timely in the back half. Great knack of being in the right place.	7
23	NM	Couldn’t get into game in first half, but improved markedly.	5
EF	NM	Freed up behind ball but was caught in no-man’s land too often.	4

2014 Season

1	GCS	Booted the first goal and battled hard throughout.	6
2	Carl	Matched at half back on Robinson. Handy game.	6
3	WB	Subbed off with concussion in second term.	2
4	Coll	Had Blair and did a decent job but his game lacked attacking flair.	5
5	Bris	Good first half in defence, but tapered.	4
6	Haw	Went with Puopolo. Not a big game by either player.	4
7	Geel	Workrate and attack on footy was first class. Lot to like about the way he plays.	6
9	Melb	In the midfield, went hard but needed to win more of the footy.	5
10		Finger.
11		Finger.
12	NM	Did some good things and worked hard inside the contest.	6
13	Frem	Quiet day playing wing/midfield. Only three inside-50s and zero clearances.	4
14	Syd	Started in middle and ran hard to create. Solid.	5
15	StK	Satisfactory performance and contributed.	5
16		Leg.
17	Port	Started well but drifted from the game throughout the final three terms.	4
18	WCE	Spent time on Shuey and played loose man at times late in game. Steady effort.	6
19	GWS	Provided defensive support in the air and was OK in one on ones.	5
20	Ess	Sub. Provided necessary spark when on in third term forward of centre.	3
21	Adel	Laid a game high 10 tackles and had four inside-50s.	6
22	StK	OK without doing anything outstanding.	4
23	Syd	Sent to Hannebery, he finished a clear second best on this occasion.	5
EF	Port	Six effective disposals simply not enough. Couldn’t get into the contest.	2
SF		-
PF		-
GF		-

2013 Season

1	PM	22 possessions playing in midfield. Excellent.	-
2	VFL	Consistent four quarter effort. Not far off a debut.	-
3		Senior emergency.
4	VFL	Strong over the ball but wasn’t as effective as previous weeks.	-
5	Frem	Debutant did some good things. The way he cracked in was most pleasing.	5
6	Geel	Good effort from the kid in a losing side – nine cont poss and five tackles a highlight.	6
7	Port	Kicked his first AFL goal in only his third match. A find.	6
8	Melb	Huge game. Ball use was first class and ran himself into good spots all day.	7
9	Ess	Didn’t look out of place on the big stage again. Hard at the contest.	6
10	WCE	Two timely goals in second term were critical, as was a snap in the third.	7
12	Adel	Got under guard for a handy game playing behind the frontliners.	6
13	WB	Quiet night for youngster. Kicked a goal but that was about it.	3
14		Shin.
15	NM	Came off bench and struggled to get into game. Defensive running poor at times.	2
16	GCS	Found more of ball after a slow couple of weeks. OK without starring.	5
17	Frem	Impressive with his attack on ball and man. Laid some solid tackles too.	6
18	Syd	OK in defence on Bolton.	5
19	Haw	Not huge but what he did had some polish. Doesn’t make mistakes.	4
20	Bris	Showed glimpses of talent but very quiet while the match was still alive.	3
21	Carl	Showed some dash through the corridor and was hard at the contest.	6
22	GWS	Provided support down back and mopped up anything loose on the deck. Solid.	6
23	Ess	Had trouble with Melksham but stuck to his task admirably.	5
EF	Carl	Showed maturity beyond his years to star early but tired as the game wore on.	6
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