Ben KENNEDY

2017 Digest:   Did some good things in first year at the club but didn’t feature in first two JLT Series game after an ankle in late January.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Melbourne

5	VFL	Had 21 touches and six inside-50s to help Casey to a comfortable win over North Ballarat.	–
6	VFL	In and out of the game, but ended with 25 possessions and four tackles. Handy enough.	–
7	VFL	Wasted the ball a bit with his kicks, but won it well enough and tried hard throughout. 23 possessions.	–
8	VFL	Worked hard enough but didn’t get great reward for his efforts in attack.	–
9	VFL	One of the Demons best with 25 possessions and eight inside 50s. Much better outing.	–
10		Bye.
11	VFL	Important contributor in the end. 23 possessions, but also three key goals in tight contest.	–
12	VFL	Relished game against old teammates and won a lot of the footy throuhg midfierld.	–
13		Senior emergency.
14	VFL	Superb in win. 35 possessions, five inside 50s and six clearances.	–
15	VFL	Got a lot of the ball, but didn’t always hurt the opposition. 30 touches.	–
16	VFL	Fantastic again and is enjoying a fine season. 32 possessions, seven clearances.	–
17	VFL	Bye.	–
18	VFL	Willed himself into the contest. Execution not at the level needed but generated some real contested possession. Had 28 disposals.	–
19	VFL	Got a lot of attention from Coburg. Struggled to fight the tag, but at least he never stopped trying.	–
20	VFL	Used at half forward with stints in the middle. 31 possessions and was a terrier all day.	–
21	VFL	Kicked three goals and had 35 touches in a mighty display. Great energy all game.	–
22		Senior emergency.
23	VFL	Had 26 touches to continue his strong VFL season.	–

2016 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1	GWS	Very good debut for new club. Worked hard in attack and was a key contributor in last term.	7
2	Ess	Melbourne’s best in a four-quarter effort. Kicked three goals and positive with every movement.	7
3	NM	A touch quieter than first two weeks, but still competed hard when ball in his area.	5
4	Coll	Kicked goal of the day in first term and helped keep the midfield pressure on all afternoon.	6
5	Rich	Quietest game for a few weeks. Failed to kick a goal and mustered four kicks.	3
6	StK	Big second term and was a handy player all day.	6
7	GCS	Got amongst the third quarter party with two goals. Tackling pressure was fantastic.	6
8	WB	Two second-term goals and three inside-50s. Not a big influence but certainly not the worst.	5
9	Bris	Good in patches pressing up from half forward and very good in early exchanges.	5
10	Port	Tweaked ankle in warm up but took his place. Never able to get going though.	2
11	VFL	Superb response to being dropped with three goals and 30+ possessions in midfield.	–
12	Coll	Enjoyed victory over former team Played a part with seven inside-50s and heaps of touches.	7
13	Syd	Started at half forward and unable to find space he has in past.	3
15	Adel	A few good contests but unable to really influence the game off half forward.	4
16	Frem	Quiet in an attacking sense but work-rate OK in front half.	4
17	StK	Struggled to have an impact coming up from half forward, but wasn’t aided by overuse further afield.	4
18	VFL	Responded well again to axing with 30 possessions and plenty of tackles.	–
19	VFL	Huge outing at half forward and in midfield. 40 disposals and a goal.	–
20	VFL	Super in final three quarters. Was in everything positive for Casey.	–
21	VFL	Influential across half forward and through midfield. 24 touches.	–
22	VFL	Unable to have normal impact across half forward.	–
23	VFL	Very good across half forward with three goals – including the sealer.	–

2015 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1		–
2		–
3		Ill.
4		Ill.
5	VFL	Looked rusty having missed a few weeks. Will be better for run.	–
6	VFL	Starred in midfield with 29 possessions and two goals.	–
7	VFL	Pressed claims for senior recall with strong display in win.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	In everything positive. 38 high-quality possessions	–
10	Melb	Sub. Got his chance late in third term and gathered a handful of touches.	2
11	GWS	Sub. On in final term and only had minimal involvement.	1
13	VFL	Continues to find the footy at VFL level. 27 disposals.	–
14	VFL	Helped gain the edge in middle for Pies. 29 disposals, five inside 50s.	–
15	VFL	Good defensively with 13 tackles to go with 20 touches.	–
16	WCE	Did his best to take his opportunity. A couple of good things.	4
17	WB	Foot skills have dropped off markedly from juniors. Needs to lift.	4
18	VFL	Good response to AFL axing with 31 possessions in loss.	–
19	VFL	Very good around the stoppages and won a lot of the ball.	–
20	VFL	25 touches and two goals. Back to his best form at VFL level.	–
21	VFL	Had ball on a string. 34 touches but wasteful in front of goal.	–
22	VFL	Struggled to shrug Port tag but hand impact at times.	–
23	Ess	Two great soccer goals but wasted other chances. Is he is future plans?	4

2014 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	Frem	Sub on early third term and buzzed around for eight disposals. Came on when game was all over.	2
2	VFL	Strong showing in midfield. Knocking on the door.	–
3	PM	Strong four-quarter effort against AIS. A big chance for senior call up.	–
4	VFL	Slow start but got better after half time.	–
5	VFL	Worked hard throughout but wasn’t a standout in midfield.	–
6	VFL	Up and down outing. Good at times, but made some costly errors.	–
7	Carl	Sub came on at last change and got amongst it.	1
9	VFL	Dominated the second term and ended with 31 disposals.	–
10	VFL	Strong worker in midfield. 27 possessions and a goal.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Good afternoon and had a massive final term.	–
13	VFL	One of the Magpies best in loss to Sandringham.	–
14	VFL	Best afield in loss to Footscray. Banging the door down for a recall.	–
15	Carl	Sub. On late second term to replace Elliott and got right involved.	4
16	GCS	Booted two goals and busy through the midfield.	5
17	Ess	Sub came on in third quarter and had a few touches. Should have started?	2
18	Adel	Sub. One effective disposal when eventually got a run in final quarter.	1
19	VFL	Massive outing with 38 touches to respond to AFL axe.	–
20	WCE	Scored early goal and two for game. He was visibly trying to lift his output.	6
21	Bris	Visibly lifted his work-rate early but tired as game wore on. Tried hard.	5
22	VFL	Hit the scoreboard from midfield. Two goals from 21 touches.	–
23	VFL	20 touches and a goal to be the Magpies best.	–
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	PM	Had 19 possessions and was strong especially early.	–
2		Senior emergency.
3		Didn’t play for Collingwood VFL.
4	VFL	Had 30 possessions and bored in all day.	–
5	VFL	Damaging game with his long left foot. Good effort.	–
6	StK	Sub came on late in third and showed plenty of dash and a neat left foot to boot.	2
7	Frem	Tried hard to find space but first full game was against high-pressure outfit.	3
8	Geel	On in final term but tough game to impact given the intensity.	1
9	Syd	Sub came on in third term and bored in strongly.	3
10	Bris	Sprayed a few by foot but continually got involved.	5
11	Melb	Didn’t touch ball first term then worked into it. Nice work in close and 3 goals.	7
12	WB	Good little worker.	5
14	Port	Started as the sub and kicked a nice late consolation goal.	3
15	Carl	Sub. Joined party late for a handful of disposals.	1
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Bored in all day and was damaging with space in front of him.	–
18	GWS	Late inclusion for Ball and had no impact before being subbed out.	1
19	VFL	Worked hard to pick up 22 possessions in midfield.	–
20	VFL	Linked well through midfield to end with 23 possessions.	–
21	VFL	Impressive display with 30 touches and seven clearances.	–
22	WCE	Disposal let him down running into goal – seven inside-50s his major contribution.	7
23	NM	Skill and decision making not quite at required level. Workrate is.	4
QF		Senior emergency.
EF		Senior emergency.
SF
PF
GF