Andrew MACKIE

2017 Digest:   Interesting year looms. Is age catching up with the triple-premiership defender or does he have another shot in the chamber?

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	Frem	Great game. Beat Walters and when heat was really on in first half he was rock solid across half-back.	8
2	NM	After beating Walters last week went to Lindsay Thomas and for the most part he had him covered.	6
3	Melb	Had job on Garlett (one goal, seven effective disposals) and for third week did the job pretty well. Liking hard shadow role.	7
4	Haw	Run of good form continues. Had Breust and others covered in a solid display. Only four of his 21 touches failed to hit target.	7
5	StK	Didn’t have lock down match-up like previous weeks and relished space to win plenty of the ball. Goal came from a lucky 50.	7
6	Coll	Took Elliott and given scoreboard actually did a reasonable job. Grabbed plenty of the ball himself to end among the best.	7
7	GCS	Did what he could from the back half, although not as good as previous weeks; 15 effective disposals.	6
8	Ess	Fumbled at times which proved critical in the wash-up. Didn’t hurt the Dons with any form of rebound.	3
9	WB	First half solid (17 disposals) and helped set the tempo. Quieter second half but overall he had a positive impact.	7
10	Port	Veteran used ball brilliantly. First half better than second but had an impact on the flow with 19 touches.	6
11	Adel	Allowed loose at times and Crows paid the price as he mopped up everything that came his way; 27 possessions.	8
12		Bye.
13	WCE	Did what he could down back but was sometimes caught out of position playing the role as last-line sweeper.	5
14	Frem	Great effort down back. Defender with aplomb and won plenty of the ball to keep pushing team forward.	8
15	GWS	Veteran defender provided some run and while disposal was off at times he did enough; 18 disposals and 343 metres gained.	6
16	Bris	Played on a wing and racked-up 18 disposals with almost half in last quarter when game was in Geelong’s keeping.	5
17		Wrist.
18		Wrist.
19	Carl	Back in after two weeks out and showed why team missed him with 29 disposals, five inside-50s and 500 metres gained.	8
20	Syd	Veteran defender was busier than a one-armed wife hanging washing. Did at least look to go forward when he got it.	6
21	Rich	Drifted forward to kick his 100th career goal in the second term. Enjoying a consistent season. Played well.	7
22	Coll	Veteran defender made a solid contribution all day and got in the road at crucial times; 18 possessions.	6
23	GWS	Farewell game at Simonds Stadium was typically strong with 18 touches and some handy link work.	6
QF	Rich	Veteran defender didn’t have a great game; 12 effective disposals and two tackles.	4
SF	Syd	Veteran extends career by at least one more week. Did what the situation required and did it pretty well.	6
PF	Adel	Struggled all nigh to alter the flow of the game. Great career didn’t end the way he would have hoped.	4

2016 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	Haw	Kept Breust reasonably quiet and tried hard to provide some run from half back.	7
2	GWS	Close to best. Won key one-on-ones and willing to leave his man and attack when he could.	7
3	Bris	Subdued off half back but found his way into the game at times. Four inside-50s.	4
4	Ess	Rebounded from half back but not his best game. Used footy well.	5
5	Port	Sacrificed own game to hammer Wingard. Kept him to two kicks.	8
6		Calf.
7	WCE	Relished the chance to slot a long goal and was a handy contributor. Good defensively.	6
8	Adel	Went to Lynch and matched him well. Kept the Crow scoreless.	6
9	Coll	Tried to create something off half back but influence not pronounced.	5
10	Carl	Quiet game from the veteran. Lots of his touches amounted to very little at half back.	4
11	GWS	Battled Greene in a great battle. Gave as good as he got despite Greene kicking three goals.	6
12	NM	Harvey gave him nightmares in first half and then moved. Better after half time.	4
13	WB	Stats not huge but his pressure and precision kicking handy when it was needed.	6
14	StK	Rebound not as pronounced as it has been from defence. Steady without starring.	5
16	Syd	Tried hard but made a few mistakes coming out of the back half.	5
17	Frem	Celebrated 250th game with a solid contribution. Missed chance to kick a goal.	7
18	Adel	Had to play a more defensive role on Lynch and conceded two goals. Quiet himself.	4
19	WB	Timely return to form netted 20n effective disposals and four tackles.	6
20	Ess	Quiet one. Just eight kicks and one tackle from half back.	4
21		Rested.
22	Bris	Seemed refreshed after week off and provided some nice run from back half.	6
23	Melb	Lack of sleep after birth of third child took edge off him. Ten effective disposals.	4
QF	Haw	Had to go to Rioli in second half after Breust ran him around in second term.	4
PF	Syd	Looked every bit his age and struggled with the intensity. Spot under pressure now.	2

2015 Season

Played for : Geelong

1		Quad.
2	Frem	Tried hard and certainly not the worst but not as affective as he can be.	5
3		Quad.
4		Quad.
5		Quad.
6		Quad.
7		Quad.
8	Carl	Sub. Gathered confidence boosting possessions when thrown in after half time.	3
9	WCE	Solid game given he’s a bit underdone. Used the ball well all night.	7
10	Ess	Steady effort at half back. Hit target with 21 of his 24 touches.	7
11	Port	Did a super job blanketing Monfries and won the battle comprehensively.	7
12	Melb	Quiet day. Didn’t get enough ball to hurt the Demons at half back.	4
15	NM	Two goals and some handy rebound from the back half. Among better Cats.	6
16	WB	Mopped up well and wise head critical at times when he came off his man.	7
17	GWS	Used the ball well from half back and great in first term (nine disposals).	6
18	Bris	Finding feet after injury. Used ball well off half-back and ran hard to create.	7
19	Syd	Brilliant with his rebound from half back. Used ball well every time he got it.	7
20	Haw	Worked hard to provide some rebound – six inside-50s.	7
21	StK	Steady out of defence but not a massive influence on game’s flow. One goal.	6
22	Coll	Among Cats’ best. Attacked when he could from the back half.	6
23	Adel	Arguably team’s best with ball use, run and creativity from half back.	8

2014 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	Adel	Five rebound 50s and four inside-50s to round out another creative effort.	7
2	Bris	Celebrated game 200 with a steady display –five rebound 50s and nine marks.	7
3	Coll	Elliott got off the chain to kick some goals on him. Created as usual at times.	5
4	WCE	In everything until coach decided to sub him out late in the third term.	6
5	Haw	Quiet first half then lifted in the third before being subbed out.	4
6		Hamstring.
7		Hamstring.
8		Hamstring.
9	Frem	Solid enough at half back after missing a few weeks.	6
10	NM	Swept across half back to gather four rebound-50s and three inside-50s.	7
11	Syd	Did well until accidental knee in back ended his night in third term.	4
12	Carl	Good early when side under pump and provided a spark. Kicked a great goal.	7
13	StK	Did as he pleased with run and rebound from the back half. Ball use first class.	7
14	GCS	Did what he could as a rebounder but like fellow defenders got weary late.	6
15	Ess	Rebounded brilliantly all night and made every possessions count.	7
16	WB	Steady and polished from half back all match and used the ball well.	7
17	Melb	Not asked to do much from the back half and kept in check by Dees.	4
18	GWS	Didn’t have a huge influence from the back half but chimed in when needed.	5
19	NM	Repelled most balls that came his way. Five inside-50s, three rebound 50s.	7
20	Frem	Two running goals were a key in getting side out to a lead. Copped knock later.	7
21	Carl	Blues nullified his influence well. Only one rebound and two inside-50s.	5
22	Haw	Brilliant effort. Beat Breust and won plenty of ball from the back half.	8
23	Bris	Looked to have one eye on next week. Only seven kicks, one inside-50.	4
QF	Haw	Did well on Breust but unable to provide any regular run or rebound.	4
SF	NM	Two finals have been well below his best. Sour end to a solid year.	3
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	Haw	Under siege but battled hard and among the best over four quarters.	8
2	NM	Only five touches first half then lifted. Stepped up in final term when required.	5
3	Carl	Rock solid again. Used the ball well from half back and used his body well.	7
4	Syd	Solid all night across half back and among the best – 10 marks.	7
5	WB	Run and rebound from the back half was first class. Used ball well to boot.	8
6	Rich	Took McGuane at times and was handy off half back without starring.	6
7	Ess	Bombers tried to drag him deep and it worked…for the first 40 minutes. Handy.	6
8	Coll	One of few Cats to play a solid four quarters. Ball use a highlight.	8
9	Port	Rebounded stoutly while minding a variety of players including Westhoff	7
10	GCS	Four inside-50s and six rebound 50s a highlight of another good night.	7
11	GWS	Provided some run from the back half and played a role without starring.	6
13	Bris	Handy enough with seven inside-50s and some handy ball use. Faded slightly.	6
14	Frem	Ran hard to be an option all night and was comfortably among the best.	7
15	Haw	Reliable from half back as well as playing on Hale/Roughead. Key to win.	7
16	Melb	Enjoyed a day off after being subbed out in third term following six disposals.	1
17	Adel	Rotated through Otten/Lynch and solid all match.	7
18	StK	Kicked long running goal early, which helped spark side. Played with poise.	7
19	NM	Hardly sighted first half then lifted slightly but still well down.	4
20	Port	Had three rebound and inside-50s and used the footy superbly.	7
21	WCE	Run and playmaking off half-back a highlight. A key to setting up the win.	8
22	Syd	From half back he had six inside-50s, three rebounds, 17 uncontested possessions.	8
23	Bris	Rebound down a little on previous weeks but used the pill well.	6
QF	Frem	Cats’ best. Stood up all day and did all he could to stem the tide against.	8
SF	Port	Didn’t have the same run as previous week but good third quarter.	5
PF	Haw	Hawks nullified his influence and opponents got off the chain as well – 6 effective disp.	4
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	Frem	Gave drive off a wing and was handy at times running off Pavlich.	7
2	Haw	Crucial in final term when game was on the line.	6
3	NM	Day ended before h/time after copping a hit which required 12 stitches.	1
4	Rich	Couple of efforts late were critical – four rebound and inside 50s.	6
5	Bris	Solid off half back and played his part when it was his turn to go.	6
6	Melb	Kicked two great goals to ice a solid rebounding effort off half back.	6
7	Adel	Probably one of the better performers on a day when hard to find.	6
8	Coll	Five inside 50s and three rebound 50s to go with nine contested possessions.	7
9	WB	Among best off half back. Particularly good when isolated one-on-one.	7
10	GWS	Twenty of his disposals were kicks and did well hitting targets through traffic.	7
11	Carl	What he did he did well off half back in a clean and steady display.	6
13	Syd	Loose early but tightened up and ended as one of the Cats’ best.	7
14	Port	Had Westhoff at times in unusual match up but did OK. Not much offensively.	4
15	GCS	Loose at times but at least kept attacking. Played a role.	6
16	Coll	When your half-back leads team for inside-50s (seven) it spells trouble.	6
17	Ess	Had eight inside-50s off a wing and always a source of drive.	7
18	Adel	OK first three terms then kicked two critical goals in last to seal victory.	6
19	Haw	Didn’t have a huge attacking influence and gave away some frees late.	5
20	WCE	Got a heap of the ball but disposal was wayward.	5
21	StK	Had Goddard at times in good battle. He kept on giving without starring.	6
22	WB	Hit target with everyone of his disposals to be among the best.	7
23	Syd	Nullified successfully by Swans but chimed in well after half time.	5
EF	Frem	Tried hard and kicked two goals from a wing. Efficiency down a little.	6