Jordan MURDOCH

2017 Digest:   Niggling injuries interrupted pre-season but returned for a modest performance in loss to Adelaide. VFL start likely.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Frem	Great first and third quarters and quiet in between. Still working on consistency but it was a bright start to the year.	6
2	NM	Mixed good and bad but generally he failed to get into the game. Position in side has to be questioned.	4
3	Melb	Fumbled then fumbled a bit more and ended up fumbling. Might be fumbling in the VFL next week.	2
4	Haw	Struggled again apart from one goal. Still fumbles ball and looks panicky when in the back half.	2
5	StK	Better than previous weeks. Didn’t fumble, used ball pretty well and at one point gave Riewoldt a solid hip and shoulder.	6
6	Coll	One of few Cats to look steady, particularly in the first half. Effort faded as game dragged on; 17 disposals.	5
7	GCS	Struggled to impact the game. Ball use and decision making was diabolical at times when bursting out of defence.	2
8		Senior emergency.
9	WB	Late inclusion should be commended for his attack on the ball. Stats modest (12 effective disposals) but played a role.	6
10	Port	Did not have an effective disposal in first half then lifted. Tackling was a key including one ripper in final term; 15 disposals.	5
11	Adel	After two good weeks he struggled. Back to fumbling with ball in hand but couldn’t question effort; 22 disposals.	5
12		Bye.
13	WCE	More sightings of a Yeti than the left-footer early in game. Tried hard but had zero impact on the flow of the game.	3
14	Frem	Led Cats in tackles which is a big tick. Struggle early but had some key touches after halftime.	6
15	GWS	Tackled hard (five) and kept giving effort despite making the odd mistake; 17 possessions and one long set shot goal.	6
16	Bris	Capped of his night with two goals although it could have been four.	6
17	Haw	Battled hard again and did so defensively with some aggressive running; 18 disposals and three tackles.	6
18	Adel	Returned to bad old days of giving absolutely nothing, both offensively and defensively. Butchered the ball.	3
19	Carl	Early goal and ended with three from 22 possessions and 11 marks. Better after quarter time.	7
20	Syd	Played across half forward. Type who needs others to elevate him as incapable of elevating others; 18 possessions.	4
21	Rich	Relatively quiet afternoon after hurting his right knee in the first term. Just the six kicks.	4
22	Coll	Zero touches in opening term and then at least got involved on the odd occasion to end with 18. Still looks shaky.	4
23	GWS	Strong effort. Impacted the game with two handy goals, string tackling and tough stuff that didn’t get on stats sheet.	7
QF	Rich	Horrendous. More sightings of an extinct Chinese lizard than the left-footer. Failed yet again in big game; three effective touches.	1
SF		Senior emergency.
PF		Senior emergency.

2016 Season

1	Haw	Sluggish start but got going after half time to be a factor in final term.	4
2	GWS	Going OK until a Mumford knee to his lower back/hip severely hampered him. Pulled up sore.	4
3		Hip.
4	Ess	Failed to get into the game at all and ended with five kicks. Keep his spot?	2
5	VFL	Kicked a goal but not as damaging as he might have hoped dropping back a level.	-
6	VFL	Two goals and flitted in and out of the contest. Probably not enough to get back in.	-
7	VFL	For a player of his AFL experience has to do more. Didn’t find enough footy.	-
8	VFL	Stats not huge but coaching staff pleased with his game and how he went about it.	-
9	VFL	One goal, four inside-50s and three clearances. Seniors need a left footer.	-
10	Carl	Given chance as a late inclusion but didn’t grab opportunity. Not the worst.	4
11	GWS	Stats modest but did do a couple of nice things offensively and defensively. One goal.	4
12	NM	Still struggling to impact the game. Teases at times but ultimately failed to deliver.	3
13	WB	Couple of efforts below par but won a fair share of ball. Used it short effectively.	5
14	StK	Didn’t win enough footy to hurt the Saints. One goal, three tackles.	3
16	Syd	Offered donuts. Not sure he has what it takes to be a solid AFL player.	2
17	Frem	Got to be sent back to VFL. Just looks out of his depth despite being in fifth year.	2
18	VFL	Kicked 2.4 and grabbed 23 disposals. Even performance throughout.	-
19	VFL	Injured knee early and was severely hampered. One kick for the day.	-
20		Knee.
21	VFL	Led team with 10 tackles and had four inside-50s. Got to start winning more ball.	-
22	VFL	Laid seven tackles but again didn’t win enough ball. Struggling.	-
23	VFL	Laid nine tackles but wasted possessions. Six inside-50s and seven marks.	-
QF		-
PF		-

2015 Season

1		-
2		-
3	GCS	Struggled to get involved and looks well down on confidence.	2
4	NM	Mixed good and bad. At least got a bit of footy and tried to run with it.	5
5	Rich	Provided some rebound from half back. Slowly finding his feet.	5
6	Coll	One freak snap goal and tried hard but ball didn’t always bounce his way.	5
7	Syd	Eight disposals first term then only eight more for remainder of game.	5
8	Carl	Played best game for club. Kicked four goals and won a mountain of ball.	8
9	WCE	Went from chocolates to boiled lollies. One goal only highlight.	2
10	Ess	Celebrated 50th game with an even effort but certainly not his best game.	5
11	Port	Great game. Read ball well and got involved from the back half to provide run.	7
12	Melb	Struggled until day ended in third term with a leg injury.	2
15	NM	One positive for Cats. Won the ball OK and provided rebound. Two goals.	7
16	WB	Another good performance. Hit the ball hard and tried to create.	6
17	GWS	Another steady performance highlighted by team-high seven inside-50s.	6
18	Bris	Another neat effort running off the back arc. Finding his feet as a player.	6
19	Syd	After a good month had a quiet one. Rarely around ball and not much dash.	3
20	Haw	Another who struggled but he touched it 17 times.	4
21	StK	Used off a wing. Five clearances but only two inside-50s and no goals.	4
22	Coll	Sub. On third term but by then game was done. Decision-making still a worry.	2
23		-

2014 Season

1	Adel	Good second term his highlight. Just needs to get games under his belt.	5
2	Bris	Among Cats best with two goals and great attack on then ball. Looking a player.	7
3	Coll	Kicked a goal and laid five tackles but not as productive as previous week.	5
4	WCE	Flitted in and out of the contest to play a minor role. One goal.	4
5	Haw	Got into dangerous positions and ended with two goals. Could have had four.	6
6	Port	Not enormously influential but work-rate first class.	6
7	Rich	Two brilliant goals including a critical one in the final term.	6
9	Frem	Battled well given weight of tide against in a positive for the club.	6
10	NM	Two goals and burst around the ball a feature. Stats belied impact.	7
11	Syd	Looked right off his game and ended it on crutches with a foot injury.	2
12	Carl	Hardly sighted early but kicked two goals, including one in final term.	4
13	StK	Two goals and had a presence defensively as well with pressure. Solid.	6
14	GCS	Quiet game. Fumbled a little and didn’t fine enough ball to impact.	3
15	Ess	Used as hit-up forward and grabbed eight marks. Missed a sitter in final term	6
16	WB	Missed one soda (highlight reel miss) but got one back. Copped heavy knock.	4
17	Melb	Handy touches without starring. Played a small role.	5
18	GWS	Hardly sighted apart from one snap goal from Hawkins’ great play.	3
19	NM	Couple of darting runs broke the Roos’ defence up. Played his role.	6
20	Frem	Hardly sighted. Never able to use his zip and was a non-factor.	2
21		Hip.
22	Haw	Flitted in and out of for two goals. Very quiet second and third quarters.	5
23	Bris	Nipped in and out for two goals but also had some quiet periods.	5
QF	Haw	One goal but didn’t get into the game. Long season catching up with him.	2
SF	NM	Struggled for impact.	2
PF		-
GF		-

2013 Season

1	Haw	Struggled to adjust to tempo in opening 60 minutes then got into.	4
2	VFL	Bye.	-
3	Carl	Quiet night. Just one effective disposal but all good experience.	1
4	VFL	Kicked a goal and applied good defensive pressure.	-
5	VFL	Played down back and provided good drive.	-
6	Rich	Struggled to get into the game at all and was subbed off for final term.	2
7	VFL	Bye.	-
8	VFL	Booted two goals and was amongst the Cats best in tight loss.	-
9	VFL	Influential day, especially late. Pushing hard for a recall.	-
10	VFL	Quieter than normal; but still had some good moments.	-
11	GWS	Made most of chance to kick three goals and dangerous forward or centre.	6
13	Bris	Kicked a goal but struggled to impact the contest and was subbed out in third.	3
14	Frem	Sub. On late third term. Kicked nice snap goal in final quarter.	2
15	Haw	Fine game to kick three goals, including two in final term, in a tough contest.	7
16	Melb	Found the going tough and struggled to get into game – did lay seven tackles.	3
17	Adel	Sub. Thrown in late but didn’t have impact the coach would have liked.	1
18	VFL	Provided a good link between defence and attack.	-
19	VFL	Chimed in with two goals to ensure Casey never got close enough.	-
20	VFL	Chimed in with three handy goals to keep the Gulls at bay.	-
21	WCE	One nice goal but will be sweating this week regarding team selection.	3
22	VFL	Chimed in with three classy goals in Cats rout.	-
23	VFL	Played a solid role without being a big factor.	-
QF		Senior emergency.
SF	VFL	Going great guns until copping a knock in third term. Didn’t return.	-
PF	Haw	Kid did pretty well despite modest stats. One goal and gained valuable experience.	4
GF

2012 Season

1	VFL	Worked into the game after a slow start. Fair.	-
2	VFL	Good early across half back. Used ball well.	-
4	VFL	One of the Cats better performers in loss to Werribee.	-
5	VFL	Broke his finger in the warm up.	-
13	VFL	Eye-catching display at half back. Looks a real find.	-
14	Port	Debutant showcased his speed at times – five inside-50s in good debut.	5
15	GCS	Showcased speed at times but made horror mistake late. OK second game.	4
16	VFL	Provided plenty of run and carry.	-
17	Ess	Six kicks resulted in two great snap goals. Made most of limited opportunities.	4
18	VFL	Strong first half helped set up Cats big win.	-
20	WCE	Did well, particularly in second term. Kicked a nice goal.	4
21	StK	Real surprise packet. Showed courage when had to and skill when he could.	6
22	WB	Looking more and more at home. Ran hard and was creative off half back.	7
23	Syd	Found going tough but got better a later when pushed up the ground.	3
EF	Frem	Great experience but overawed and subbed out after one effective disposal.	0
SF	VFL	On and off the ground. Picked up a hamstring niggle.	-