Aaron HALL

2017 Digest:   Attacking ball winner has been one of the stars of the pre-season. Looks ready for more midfield time.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Bris	Quiet early, like plenty of his team mates, but exploded in second half with two goals.	7
2	GWS	Got a bit of the ball with 19 touches, but laid just two tackles and again struggled to apply required pressure.	4
3	Haw	Booted two telling goals when the pressure was on early, and gathered 29 possessions.	9
4	Carl	Again no problems with finding the ball, but also tackled well. Solid night’s work.	7
5	Adel	Got his usual quota of the footy and booted a couple of goals.	7
6	NM	As usual tried to take on the game by running and bouncing wherever he could. Crunched in dying moments.	4
7	Geel	Racked up stats off half back with aplomb and was a constant source of drive for his team; 32 disposals, one goal.	8
8	Port	Won a truckload of the ball and tackling pressure very good. Can walk away satisfied with his two-way efforts.	8
9		Bye.
10	Melb	In everything in first half and helped Suns build big lead, then influence waned.	6
11	WCE	Drifted in and out of the contest. Booted a goal and set a couple up.	6
12	Haw	Struggled early but worked into the game to end with 23 disposals and five inside-50s. Steady without starring.	6
13	Carl	Had a couple of score involvements though possessions down on his season average.	4
14		Hamstring.
15		Hamstring.
16		Hamstring.
17	Coll	Lacked his usual spark on return from injury. Looked for others to bring him into the game.	4
18	WB	Unsighted early on, then worked into the game off a wing to be an okay performer.	6
19	Rich	Really took on the midfield general role in Ablett's absence, amassing 40 possessions. Excellent four quarter effort.	9
20	Frem	Injured his hamstring during the second term and didn’t return. Had 14 touches.	4
21	Bris	Busy all night in midfield although his opposite number Rockliff was as, if not more, effective.	6
22	Ess	Tried hard all night and led the way in the midfield, gathering 31 possessions and six inside 50's.	8
23	Port	Won some footy around the stoppages but just blazed away to no one in particular.	4

2016 Season

1	Ess	Carried on 2015 form, amassing possessions at will and hitting the scoreboard.	9
2	Frem	Influential all night. Won the ball and carried it too. Had 32 disposals.	8
3	Carl	Continued stellar season with another swag of possessions.	9
4	Bris	A consistent four quarters and put in big time in last term when game on line.	7
5	NM	Not as damaging as recent weeks, though still found the footy.	6
6	Geel	At least won some ball but nearly half of disposals were ineffective. Four tackles and three clearances.	6
7	Melb	Battling to get anywhere near early season form.	4
8	GWS	Consistent four-quarter effort in the midfield and supported the backline with six rebound-50s.	7
9		Shoulder.
10	WCE	Hurt his shoulder early. Fought on but not his usual self.	5
11	Syd	Tried playing dry weather footy and failed to adapt to the heavy conditions.	4
12	NEAFL	Responded well to AFL axing with 30 possessions and eight tackles in midfield.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	Haw	Back into side and showed some dash on occasions. Hard to believe he was dropped.	6
15	StK	Rediscovered a bit of his early-season form and booted two goals.	8
16	Bris	Eight inside 50s and five centre clearances, coupled with a couple of brain fades.	6
17	WB	Admirable performance in the midfield. Also helped out defence with five rebounds.	6
18		Hamstring.
19		Hamstring.
20		Hamstring.
21	Ess	Got a fair amount of ball, but a few defensive efforts were poor. Has to improve this area.	7
22	Coll	Battled hard in midfield to end with 26 possessions. Not the worst.	6
23	Port	Faded out after a busy first half. Certainly not the worst.	6

2015 Season

1		–
2	NEAFL	Starred in defeat. 31 touches and two goals.	–
3	Geel	One goal and failed to lay a tackle which he needs to do to stay in team.	5
4	GWS	Minimal impact in opening half when heat was on.	4
5	NEAFL	Slow start but came alive to end with 31 possessions.	–
6	Adel	Defensive work OK which has been a knock on him.	4
7	WCE	The sub. Wasn’t his fault that he came on when the game was over.	1
8	Coll	Subbed out after a terrible night.	1
9		Didn’t play for Gold Coast reserves.
10		Didn’t play for Gold Coast reserves.
11	NEAFL	19 possessions and a goal. In and out of game.	–
12	NEAFL	Bye.	–
13	NEAFL	A standout with 29 possessions and four goals in win.	–
14	NM	Concerted effort to apply defensive pressure and rewarded with three goals.	6
15	WB	Lively at half forward and could have ended with a better return than two goals.	6
16	GWS	Not his day. Poor decisions with the football.	2
17	Adel	Lively performance in midfield, won five clearances.	7
18	WCE	Four-quarter contributor. Ran hard and running was rewarded.	7
19	Bris	Could not be stopped. Brilliant midfield display.	8
20	Rich	Suns’ best. Gave great drive at half back and played attacking football.	8
21	Ess	Continued his career renaissance with 31 possessions and a goal.	8
22	Port	Another big possession count to finish off season strongly.	7
23	Syd	Strong end to year continued with team-high disposal count. Sun next year?	7

2014 Season

1	Rich	Had some good involvements, but not a big factor.	4
2	Frem	Spurr kept close but he still managed a reasonable share of the ball.	4
3	Bris	Worked hard to get the footy but just not effective with it.	3
4	Haw	Had a few touches but gave away a heap of free kicks.	3
5	Melb	Early goal but struggled thereafter and subbed out after half time.	2
6	GWS	Booted two early goals and creative throughout.	5
7	NM	Provided great burst in the first term and showed excellent vision.	6
9	StK	Shenton generally subdued him apart from one nice running goal.	4
10	WB	Didn’t kick a goal but was lively and added some speed in attack.	5
11	Adel	Nine tackles and a goal for the lively half forward.	5
12	NEAFL	Showed some good signs but flashed in and out of the game.	–
13	WCE	His opponent Hurn ran free and he had minimal impact himself. Subbed off	2
14	NEAFL	Bye.	–
15	NEAFL	Classy around goals (three) and lively around the contest.	–
16	Coll	Defensive efforts were pleasing but needs more polish with disposal.	3
17	WB	Heading back to the NEAFL after going missing for four quarters.	1
18	Bris	Played in a variety of positions but impact minimal.	2
19	StK	Misused ball early then got on top of Roberton.	6
20	Carl	Flashed in and out but little impact other than the Suns’ first goal.	4
21	NEAFL	Won his own ball but also provided plenty of run.	–
22	NEAFL	Bye.	–
23		–
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	StK	Looked dangerous all night.	0
2	Syd	Had some bright spells, kicking two goals, and also spent some time on Kennedy.	6
3	Bris	Missed a couple of gettable goals which marred his game.	5
4	Port	Kicked a late goal to salvage something for the night.	2
5	GWS	Matched on Haines and rarely sighted. Subbed off at three quarter time.	3
6	Frem	Found it difficult to get involved when he was subbed on.	2
7	Melb	Buzzed around the forward half and proved difficult to tie down.	6
8	WB	Lively as always and kicked two goals.	5
9	Haw	Brilliant long-striding forward who bagged five goals.	7
10	Geel	Huge first term (nine disp) then only six in remaining three. Showed dash.	5
11	NM	Another lively performance up forward and kicked a critical goal.	5
12	Ess	Provided some pace at half forward but couldn’t hit the scoreboard.	5
14	Adel	Pumped the ball inside 50 nine times but wasteful on goal.	6
15	Bris	Only five touches after half time when game was still in the balance.	5
16	Rich	Not his best outing across half forward. Petterd had his measure.	3
17	Coll	Quiet night and sloppy with his disposal.	2
18	Carl	Two goals but paid little respect to his opponent.	4
19	WCE	Great breakaway pace produced two goals. Potential is there.	5
20	Melb	Melbourne had trouble containing him all night but he couldn’t kick straight.	6
21	Port	Not as lively as previous weeks, did cop an accidental hit in the head.	4
22	StK	St Kilda recognised the speedster’s value by putting form defender Geary on him.	3
23	GWS	Lively all day and capped it with a superb running goal.	6
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	Adel	Lively debut. Showed he can play at either end.	5
2	StK	Made a couple of dashes through middle but fell away and subbed off.	2
3	Ess	Kicked two goals and was a spark down forward.	5
4	Bris	Another Suns’ forward who found it hard in difficult slippery conditions.	4
6	NEAFL	Drifted in and out of game and kicked a goal.	–
7	NEAFL	Chipped in with a goal but was well held.	–
8	NEAFL	Was zippy all day and used his speed well at both ends.	–
10	Coll	Kicked only goal late in game and very quiet playing across half forward.	3
11	StK	Started well and bobbed up occasionally after that.	4
12	NEAFL	Not a factor.	–
14	NEAFL	Showed a great ability to break away from congestion.	–
15	NEAFL	Ripping first half before being taken off as insurance.	–
16	Rich	Instant impact as the sub with a goal. Six touches.	2
17	NEAFL	Showed some flashes and was in and out of the game.	–
18	NEAFL	A good four quarter performance, Suns best player.	–
20	GWS	Lively all night and kicked three goals.	7