Ben HUDSON

2014 Digest:   Surely entering the final year of his league career, Hudson will continue to mentor the young rucks, while at the same time providing back-up. An early season elevation looks certain unless Quinten Lynch and Jesse White can provide reliable relief for Grundy.

2014 NAB Cup:   Played in two VFL practice matches and did what was required.

2014 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	PM	Controlled the ruck against the Bombers before being rested.	–
2	VFL	Won the ruck duel but was quiet when ball hit the deck.	–
3	PM	Didn’t play for Collingwood VFL.	–
4	VFL	Battled bravely in the ruck with little to no support.	–
5	VFL	Gave midfielders first use of the ball in the middle of the park.	–
6	VFL	Good early but Bellchambers slowly got the better of the duel.	–
7	VFL	Strong effort in the ruck with minimal support.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Controlled ruck (43 hitouts) to give onballers first use.	–
10	VFL	Had 38 hitouts to give the Pies onballers first use.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Controlled the ruck at pivotal times.	–
13	VFL	Took on Holmes and Pierce and got the job done.	–
14		Rested.
15		Shoulder.
16		Shoulder.
17		Shoulder.
18		Shoulder.
19		Shoulder.
20		Shoulder.
21		Shoulder.
22		Shoulder.
23		Shoulder.
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	PM	Dominated the ruck as you’d expect against AIS.	–
2	VFL	The best big man on the ground. Ready to step in for Jolly.	–
3	Haw	Monster effort – 25 hit-outs, 14 contested possessions and five clearances.	7
4	Rich	Beat Maric. Gave midfielders first use in third term when side got right on top.	7
5	Ess	Only five hit-outs to advantage and 15 disposals. Beaten by Bellchambers.	5
6		Leg.
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Strong effort in the ruck. 18 possessions, 27 hitouts.	–
9	VFL	Key contributor in the win in the ruck. Super competitive.	–
10	VFL	Influential in the ruck. Second efforts were outstanding.	–
11	VFL	Just the 12 hitouts sharing ruck time with Grundy and Witts.	–
12		Didn’t play for Collingwood VFL.
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	Port	Filled in admirably for Jolly and won 24 hit-outs and four clearances.	6
15	Carl	Struggled early but worked into the game and gradually nullified Kreuzer’s influence.	5
16	Adel	Honest game and held his own with Jacobs.	5
17	GCS	Found it hard to go with more athletic opponent but battled on.	4
18		Calf.
19	VFL	Won 15 hitouts and imposed himself physically against Seagulls.	–
20	VFL	Good support for Witts with 15 hitouts of his own.	–
21	VFL	Caused plenty of headaches up forward with four goals.	–
22	VFL	Played mostly up forward with the odd run in the ruck. OK.	–
23	VFL	Strong game in the ruck and resting up forward. A physical presence.	–
QF
EF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1	Melb	Tap work helped set up some attacks. Good.	7
2	Carl	Battled his guts out and took it up to Kreuzer and Hampson. Subbed off.	4
3	NEAFL	Big game with 25 possessions in the ruck.	–
4	GCS	Had the better of younger rival Zac Smith. Made an impact.	6
5	Geel	Tireless effort with 39 hit outs. Lone hand in the ruck.	6
6	Ess	Battled manfully in the ruck but was beaten by Ryder and Bellchambers.	5
8	NEAFL	Gave his midfielders an armchair ride. Super game.	–
10	WCE	Worked over by Natanui and Cox. Handled the pressure well.	6
12	Haw	Used every bit of experience in ruck duels.	7
13	WB	Battled well and while not a huge impact – 23 hit outs.	4
14	Melb	26 hitouts opposed to Spencer and Martin. Made the most of Jamar absence.	6
15	Syd	Solid night for the veteran, who battled hard against Mumford and Pyke.	6
16	StK	Veteran did a fine job in the ruck.	7
17	GCS	Good battle with Smith in the ruck.	5
18	WCE	Tough gig against Cox and Naitanui. Beaten but didn’t give in.	5
19	Rich	Enjoyed a good contest against Maric all night. Productive.	6
20	Carl	Made some costly mistakes and looked sluggish.	3
21	Adel	Battled hard against skyscraper Sam Jacobs.	5
22	Port	Veteran ruckman continues to be a great asset for the Brisbane Lions.	6
23	WB	Tireless effort with little support in the ruck.	6