Andrew WALKER

2016 Digest:   Knee problems gouged deeply into last year (his best run of consecutive games was five) and his training is tightly managed. In a side lacking scoring power his ability around goals means his best place for the side is probably there.

2016 NAB Cup:   Had his first run in the last NAB Challenge match and played as a forward in half a game.

2016 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Took a one-hander and looked dangerous without doing a great deal.	4
2		Calf.
3		Calf.
4		Calf.
5		Calf.
6		Calf.
7	Coll	Missed two early set shots and only had three kicks for the afternoon. Blues’ quietest player.	1
8	Port	Had a dirty day in the front half but looked happier when behind the ball.	3
9	NM	Presented up well in attack at times but lacking confidence that he had a few years back.	2
10	Geel	Henderson was his marker for a lot of the contest. One goal and four inside-50s.	6
11	Bris	Provided a physical presence in the front half. His bump on Christensen was telling.	5
12	StK	Three goals but his input was fleeting and Gilbert had the better of him.	4
14	GWS	Potent effort up forward with 3.1. Starting to find some consistency.	5
15	Coll	A milestone to forget. Struggled up front and offered little when in the guts.	3
16	Adel	No impact whatsoever at any stage. Might be lucky to keep his place.	2
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20	StK	Went out with barely a whimper in final game, unfortunately. Struggled from the start.	3
21		Retired.
22		Retired.
23		Retired.

2015 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		Knee.
2		–
3	Ess	Ran hard early from half back then ended game in defence. Ran out of steam.	5
4	StK	Solid and creative in defence.	6
5	Coll	No impact at all.	3
6	Bris	Made errors from the back half. Starting to become a whipping boy.	4
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9	Syd	Used at half forward without success then pushed back. Not his night.	4
10	Adel	Steady without starring. Five inside-50s, four rebound 50s. Three tackles.	5
12	Port	Sub. Only got a run late for one effective disposal.	1
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18	VFL	Tough day to make return from injury but got through OK.	–
19	Coll	Played mostly forward on return. Worked hard but unable to hit scoreboard.	4
20	Bris	Lone hand in the forward line with four goals.	7
21	Melb	Three first-half goals helped put a gap on the Demons. Quiet second half.	6
22	GWS	Just the one goal and wasn’t able to impact the contest on Shaw.	3
23	Haw	Ended with two goals after a quiet start. Needs to stay forward in 2016.	5

2014 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Port	Ran to open space. Late crunch on Westhoff might cost him a week.	5
2		Suspended.
3	Ess	Tried hard but wasteful with the footy, particularly early in the game.	6
4	Melb	Won his share of ball but influence not pronounced from the back half.	5
5	WB	With Stringer. Generated run out of defence.	6
6	WCE	His run was important.	6
7	Coll	Played as loose man down back and gathered touches.	5
8	StK	Not his best game from defence. Did have en equal team high four rebound 50s.	4
10	Adel	Ran hard and defended well when he had to.	6
11		Knee.
12	Geel	Provided great run and creativity from back half. Team high six rebounds.	7
13	Haw	Made a few skill errors early but worked into game to produce typical output.	7
14	GWS	Enjoyed an entertaining duel with Palmer, providing run from half back.	6
15	Coll	Fumbled, made skill errors and Bucky (No. 17 ticketholder) suggests trade bait.	4
16	StK	Strong ball winner in first half and always used it well.	7
17	Syd	Disposed of the ball at an impressive 85 per cent.	6
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Used in defence and got a lot of ball but he was needed up forward. Good game.	7
2	Coll	Booted the first three goals but was then restrained.	5
3	Geel	Mostly loose across half back and relished freedom. Gave great drive all night.	9
4	WCE	Provided rebound from the back half while playing on Darling. Among the best.	7
5	Adel	Has found a home in the back half and had the ball on a string with 32 touches.	8
6	Melb	Great drive again between the arcs – five inside-50s and a goal on the day.	8
7	StK	Great four-bounce goal in opening term a highlight. Worked hard all night.	6
8	Port	Ran hard from defence and used the ball beautifully on both sides.	7
9	Bris	Battled hard but not his best outing this season.	5
10	GWS	Another fine performance. Combined flair and aggression from defence.	8
11	Ess	Read the play beautifully off half back.	8
12	Haw	Lewis effectively shut him down but he never stopped trying. Ball use first class.	6
14	Syd	Huge first term but was reigned in after that. Spent long periods up forward.	6
15	Coll	Used down back on Reid at times. Couldn’t question work-rate – six rebounds.	6
16	StK	Dennis-Lane tried to draw him out of the play but he still had influence.	5
17	NM	Began on Thomas. Couple of mistakes early but fought back and did well.	6
18	GCS	Controlled the back half well and got plenty of the footy.	7
19	Frem	Defensive capabilities questionable and gave Walters too much room.	3
20	WB	Dickson troubled him early then was shifted to Grant who starred. Struggling to defend.	4
21	Rich	Link up beautifully through the middle and out of defence.	7
22		Ill.
23	Port	Drove the footy outside defensive 50 on nine occasions.	7
EF	Rich	OK without excelling in usual style.	5
SF	Syd	Big first quarter and worked hard throughout.	7
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Carlton

5	Frem	Black book him a first-up specialist. Speed and clean hands all night.	8
6	GWS	Took a hanger and contributed two goals in an even performance.	6
7	StK	Great battle with Gilbert and he at least looked threatening at times.	6
8	Adel	Smith had him covered but his workrate was up to scratch up the field.	7
9	Melb	Five inside 50s and kicked two goals to play a part roaming up the ground.	6
10	Port	Laid 10 tackles and kicked a goal but was not as team focused on occasions.	5
11	Geel	Took a screamer and a great source of drive with his pace from half forward.	7
12	WCE	Played with dash and zest and worked hard to give something up the ground.	7
14	Haw	Stats were deceiving and appeared to lack touch.	4
15	Coll	Worked hard to be an option from half forward. Ended with two goals.	6
16	NM	Off with a calf injury in first term.	0
20	Bris	One goal but provided a target from half forward. Played a key role.	7
21	Ess	Kicked two of his three goals in the first half then faded a little.	6
22	GCS	Not his night.	4
23	StK	Waged a two man war all day with Milne. Kept him to one goal.	6