Brad MCKENZIE

2016 Digest:   Fifth-year player facing delisting if he can’t break into the senior side. Played 52 VFL games (17 last year) but has been unable to take the limited chances afforded to him. An outside player with sublime skill, a strong NAB Challenge is essential to ensure his season gets off on a the right note.

2016 NAB Cup:   Will be disappointed to get only one game (Collingwood) and managed nine disposals. Does not appear to have jumped up pecking order.

2016 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		Werribee didn’t play.
2		Didn’t play in either Werribee trial.
3	VFL	Distributed the ball well from the back half. 22 possessions.	–
4	VFL	Good link man on the outside and across half back. Took eight marks.	–
5	VFL	Bye.	–
6	VFL	Ball use was superb again – especially coming out of defence.	–
7		Senior emergency.
8	Ess	Solid but faded after main break when Bombers got on top. All but one disposal hit a target.	5
9	Carl	OK in opening exchanges, but drifted from the game.	4
10	Syd	Had job on Hewett among others. Couple of good moments but in the end struggled.	3
11	Rich	Not a standout, but nevertheless effective when he was needed.	5
12	Geel	When he got the ball his use was superb. Just didn’t get it enough.	4
13	Haw	Low-key game and not a significant factor.	3
14	Adel	Finally realising he belongs at the elite level; defensive rebound impressive.	7
16	WCE	Needed to do more.	3
17	Port	Defender not particularly noticeable.	3
18	Coll	Went to Sidebottom initially. OK without being exceptional.	5
19	StK	Had a solid game across four quarters.	5
20	WB	Beautiful kick and created moves.	5
21	Haw	Again failed to play well against the elite. Seven effective disposals.	3
22	Syd	Serviceable in back half. Highlight was a superb goal on the run in third term.	5
23	VFL	Very good in first VFL outing in some time. 26 touches and nearly all hit the target.	–
EF		–

2015 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

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3	VFL	Used the ball beautifully in tough conditions. 18 disp.	–
4	VFL	Quiet afternoon with just nine touches.	–
5	VFL	Six early touches then sat out rest of game. Injured?	–
6		Injured.
7		Injured.
8		Ribs.
9	VFL	OK on the outside. 17 possessions, six inside 50s.	–
10	VFL	In and out of the game but applied good pressure at times.	–
11	VFL	Solid effort with 18 possessions and a goal.	–
12	VFL	Used ball well on a wing to help Roosters’ to upset win.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Good contributor with 24 touches on a wing for the Roosters.	–
15	VFL	Used ball well on outside – 22 touches and four inside 50s.	–
16	VFL	Steady game on win for Roosters without starring.	–
17	VFL	Ball use was a feature and added seven tackles to stats.	–
18	VFL	Another 24 touches and in a good stretch of form.	–
19	VFL	Influential on a wing with 28 touches and five clearances.	–
20	VFL	Again very good on a wing. Had a great past month.	–
21	VFL	Bye.	–
22	VFL	Did well to break free of tag for 21 touches.	–
23	Rich	Back in at half back after a long time and worked hard.	6
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–

2014 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Nice goal at end but not much impact otherwise.	3
2	WB	Kicked first goal of game. Penetrating left foot kick like young gun McDonald.	6
3	Port	Another Roo that got plenty of the ball across half back but made a number of errors.	5
4	Syd	Spent time on Kennedy and finished second best to the tough Swan.	4
5	Coll	Got to find some intensity to his play. Didn’t give a yelp.	1
6	Frem	Sub. Had an impact after coming on for Nahas. Got into play easily.	2
7	GCS	Kicked a goal to go with 15 touches, but wasn’t ever a factor.	4
9	VFL	Solid outing with 23 disposals and five clearances.	–
10	VFL	Solid contributor with 21 disposals and a goal.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Only played half of the game and ended with 12 touches.	–
13	VFL	Did well in the wet with 18 disposals, two goals.	–
14	Melb	Handy at times but certainly didn’t do enough to cement spot.	4
15	Bris	Averaged one disposal a quarter!	3
16	VFL	Used the ball superbly to cut open the Tigers.	–
17	StK	Late inclusion as sub and came on for Hansen in third quarter.	1
18	VFL	Used the ball beautifully throughout with 23 touches.	–
19	VFL	Solid outing with 23 touches and two goals.	–
20	VFL	Solid effort. 22 touches, six clearances in Roosters’ win.	–
21	VFL	Linked well on a win with 22 touches, 11 marks.	–
22	VFL	Not his best afternoon with just 14 possessions.	–
23	VFL	Quiet game in Roosters’ elimination final defeat.	–
QF		–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		North Ballarat didn’t play.
2	VFL	27 possessions and spent time on Didak. Good game.	–
3	VFL	Struggled to impose himself throughout the match.	–
4	VFL	Good contributor on a wing for the Roosters.	–
5	VFL	Struggled to have any impact on a wing.	–
6	VFL	Huge early and finished with 20 disposals. OK.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Quiet game with just 11 disposals.	–
9	VFL	Had 22 possessions in a welcome return to form.	–
10	VFL	Struggled to get into the game but had some clean touches.	–
11		Senior emergency.
12	VFL	Played his role with 17 possessions in win over Port Melbourne.	–
13	Frem	Sub came on for Thomas and impressed with his coolness.	4
14	GWS	Horror error cost a goal just before half time. Did some handy things to boot.	5
15	Rich	Sub who came on half way through the final term for minimal impact.	1
16	Bris	Another who was guilty of slowing after half time.	5
17	Carl	Again looked a likely prospect on occasions.	4
18	Melb	Sub. Came on for Swallow and did some nice things.	5
19	Geel	Sub. On in final 15 minutes for three disposals.	1
20	VFL	OK on a wing with 25 possessions for North Ballarat.	–
21	Ess	Good user of the ball and continues to strengthen his position.	5
22	Haw	Finished with 10 pressure acts in limited time on ground.	2
23	Coll	Quiet game playing in defence. Didn’t win enough footy to be a huge factor.	3
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	VFL	Had 13 disposals and laid three tackles. Fair.	–
3	VFL	Won 21 touches and used the ball cleanly.	–
4	VFL	Finished with 17 possessions. Used ball well.	–
5	VFL	Used the ball brilliantly kicking at 93% efficiency.	–
7	WB	First contest was in goal square as a defender, beaten by Gia. Not great debut.	1
8	Port	Not used until midway through the last term with no impact on the game.	1
10	VFL	Collected 16 disposals on a wing for North Ballarat.	–
12	VFL	Did a few nice things before a corked thigh hindered him.	–
13	VFL	Only 13 possessions but tackled well.	–
14	VFL	Just the six possessions. Quiet.	–
15	VFL	Improved showing with 15 touches and five tackles.	–
16	VFL	Did a good defensive job on Peake after half time.	–
20	VFL	One of the better Roosters in loss to Tigers.	–
22	VFL	Good outing with 19 disposals for the Roosters.	–