Ben LENNON

2017 Digest:   Faces a fight to get into the best 22 and deliver on his promise after requesting a trade. JLT form poor and needs to lift his work.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Richmond

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2	Coll	Only six kicks and three tackles but seemed more involved than that. Lively at half forward.	5
3	WCE	Tried to get involved all game but never found his rhythm. Showing slight improvement in defensive pressure though.	3
4	VFL	Becoming a flat track bully at VFL level with six goals against the Roosters, but now needs to show consistency.	–
5	VFL	Gutsy final term mark was the highlight of his day. 13 touches and eight inside-50s.	–
6	VFL	Kicked two goals and got a bit of the ball, but the Borough did a good job on him.	–
7	VFL	Impressive outing with 23 touches, five inside-50s and three goals in midfield and attack.	–
8		Senior emergency.
9	VFL	Kicked two goals and was handy enough at half forward and through the middle.	–
10	VFL	Rewarded for some hard work with three goals in win.	–
11	VFL	One of the Tigs best in attack. Booted four goals to keep the game close. Good effort.	–
12		Bye.
13	VFL	Could have had an afternoon out, but was wayward booting 2.5. Still, good signs.	–
14		Hamstring.
15		Hamstring.
16		Hamstring.
17	VFL	A fair amount of good work done in a handy performance. Finished with four goals.	–
18		Hamstring.
19	VFL	Provides a really good target in the air or at ground level. Opposition players struggled to keep up with his work rate.	–
20	VFL	Bye.	–
21	VFL	Kicked three goals and was lively at stages.	–
22	VFL	Up and down outing. Booted two goals, but also missed a few gettable ones.	–
23	VFL	Ended with three goals and at times was the class player on the ground.	–
QF	VFL	Wasn’t at his best in the front half, but did snag two majors.	–
SF	VFL	Floated in and out of the contest. Kicked two goals, but wasn't his absolute best.	–
PF	VFL	Had the chance to live every kid's dream, but shot after final siren was wide right.	–
GF		–

2016 Season

Played for : Richmond

1		Played in VFL trial against Northern Blues.
2		Played in VFL trial against Essendon.
3	Adel	Missed a shot for goal but spent a lot of time behind the ball in the back half.	4
4	WCE	Barely got into the contest.	2
5	VFL	Had nine touches in a half then rested as a senior emergency.	–
6		Concussion.
7	VFL	Copped a head knock in first half and sat out after main break.	–
8		Concussion.
9		Concussion.
10		Concussion.
11		Shoulder.
12		Shoulder.
13		Shoulder.
14		Shoulder.
15	VFL	Did some handy things but looked a bit off the pace after some time out.	–
16	VFL	Close to senior recall. Won a lot of his own ball (15 contested possessions).	–
17		Bye.
18	VFL	Hurt ankle in early exchanges and played no further part.	–
19		Ankle.
20	VFL	Best game of the season with 23 touches, 12 marks, three goals. Needs to play.	–
21	Geel	One goal but generally quiet across half forward.	4
22	VFL	Kicked a smart snapped goal but that was about it. Injured?	–
23	VFL	Kicked two goals and was handy in attack but not a massive game.	–

2015 Season

Played for : Richmond

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3	VFL	Looked a class above at times in VFL defeat to Coburg.	–
4	VFL	Two goals and 15 touches. Classy with ball in hand.	–
5	Geel	Subbed out of game after failing to get near it up forward.	1
6		Senior emergency.
7	VFL	Came into the game after quiet first half. 17 possessions.	–
8	VFL	19 possessions but didn’t have a massive impact.	–
9	VFL	In and out of the game for 17 touches, one goal.	–
10	VFL	Injured calf in second term and took no further part.	–
11		Calf.
12	VFL	Better performance with 20 possessions, two goals.	–
13	VFL	In and out of the game with 18 touches. Solid but can be better.	–
14	VFL	Improved game on a wing. Found plenty of the ball.	–
15	VFL	Good outing in difficult conditions with 25 possessions.	–
16	StK	Bobbed up for three important goals.	6
17	Frem	Chimed in with two well-taken goals and is improving gradually.	6
18	Haw	Kicked an important goal and did his bit in spurts.	5
19	Adel	Won plenty of uncontested footy on the flanks.	5
20	GCS	Getting better with every passing week. Five inside-50s, three score assists	6
21	Coll	Sub. On late to kick a nice goal when party was in full swing.	1
22	Ess	Huge first term but didn’t nail chances at goal. Will he stay in the team?	5
23	NM	Tracked by Mullett initially and subdued.	3
EF		Senior emergency.

2014 Season

Played for : Richmond

1		Knee.
2	PM	Did some good things in opening half then injured ankle.	–
3	VFL	Took some good marks and showed a bit.	–
4	VFL	Used the ball well and took some strong marks.	–
5	VFL	Struggled to get into it on a windy, cool day at Williamstown.	–
6	VFL	Good in patches and ball use caught the eye from defence.	–
7	VFL	Displayed great vision and composure. Kicked two goals.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	Melb	Subbed on and had immediate impact with two goals. Looks like a real prospect.	6
10	GWS	Didn’t hit the scoreboard but had some nice touches in second game.	5
11	Ess	Kid made some mistakes with skill execution but did show something.	4
12	NM	Sub. Game was going against team by time he got on and had no influence.	1
13	Frem	Sub. On late third term. Got involved in a few passages that resulted in goals.	2
14	VFL	Impressed with 24 possessions and five clearances.	–
15	VFL	Worked tirelessly for 25 touches and two goals.	–
16	VFL	Good outing with 19 possessions and a goal.	–
17	VFL	Injured early and didn't return.	–
18	VFL	Wasteful at times by foot. 28 possessions a plus though.	–
19		Senior emergency.
20	VFL	Used the ball well to set up play from defensive half.	–
21	Adel	Saw limited game time in the last term coming on as the sub.	2
22	StK	Sub came on late in third term and had a few touches.	2
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QF		–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–