Brad SEWELL

2014 Digest:   Just turned 30 but won’t relinquish his prized midfield spot to any of the young Turks knocking at the door. Important for his ability to take on lock-down roles on midfield guns if not playing an outright attack role.

2014 NAB Cup:   Working as effectively as ever in middle, but likely to miss Round 1 with hamstring strain.

2014 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1		Hamstring.
2		Hamstring.
3	VFL	Worked hard in midfield. OK without starring.	–
4		Hamstring.
5		Hamstring
6		Hamstring.
7		Hamstring.
8		Hamstring.
9	VFL	Got through unscathed and is nearing full fitness.	–
10	Port	First game in 2014 and quickly up to the speed of the game.	6
11	GWS	Won a lot of ball and had six inside-50s, a goal and seven tackles.	6
12	WCE	Laid eight tackles but had only 14 possessions.	5
13	Carl	Tough and fearless around the ball all night in a pleasing performance.	7
14	Coll	Worked tirelessly and impressed with disposal by foot.	8
15	GCS	Had the job on Ablett for a while and stuck to it admirably but couldn’t stop him.	5
16	NM	Off with hamstring after just 10 minutes.	0
17		Hamstring.
18		Hamstring.
19		Hamstring.
20	VFL	Got through three quarters and was solid on return.	–
21	VFL	Nearing full fitness after amassing 25 possessions.	–
22	Geel	Iced game with great goal. Good stepping stone on eve of finals.	5
23	Coll	Veteran got through unscathed. Tough stuff around the ball helped set tone.	6
QF	Geel	Played forward mostly and was competitive in keeping Cats’ honest. Subbed out.	5
SF		–
PF		Senior emergency.
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1	Geel	Typical bullocking bull, got heaps of it but didn’t hurt Cats.	5
2	WCE	Went with Priddis until hamstring tightness forced him off in third.	5
3		Hamstring.
4		Hamstring.
5		Hamstring.
6	Adel	Not at his bustling best but a positive step forward in his first game back.	6
7	Syd	Quiet first half (eight disposals) then lifted output to play a role in the middle.	6
8	GWS	Lined up on Smith at start. Unspectacular but improved as game went on.	5
9	GCS	Unobtrusive performance in midfield.	5
10	Melb	Huge first half (20 disp) set the side on the road to victory – eight inside-50s.	8
12	Carl	Burrowed in all night and while not clean he helped wear down the Blues.	6
13	WCE	Shadowed S Selwood/Priddis and OK in that role but not much himself.	4
14	Bris	Incessant ball-winner who led midfield with Mitchell	8
15	Geel	Went to Bartel in second term and shut him out but offered nothing offensively.	4
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	WB	Late inclusion for Mitchell, in and under all day – six tackles.	6
18	Ess	Worked hard at feet of ruckmen. Not big numbers but handy presence.	6
19	Rich	Plugged away in the middle but didn’t hurt the Tigers offensively.	5
20	StK	Kicked one untypical goal and was solid.	5
21	Coll	Flew out of the blocks as Pie eyes were elsewhere in the midfield.	7
22	NM	Didn’t stop trying, but not prominent.	5
23	Syd	In his element in tight going against Swans.	7
QF	Syd	On Kennedy initially. Went to Jack late in second term. Did his job.	7
SF
PF	Geel	Quiet to half time and lifted a bit without starring.	5
GF	Frem	Always in there battling but Mundy was more effective on him.	4

2012 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1	Coll	A key to team regaining the ascendency in the final term – 26 disposals.	7
2	Geel	Threw himself at every contest. Battled it out with Corey.	6
3	Adel	Not a big day.	4
4	WCE	Played well on Priddis. Won the ball and restricted the Eagle.	7
5	Syd	Started 150th game on Malceski. Typically hard grafting game.	6
6	StK	Typically hard-at-it to finish with team-high seven clearances.	7
7	Melb	Prolific ball-winner in first half with 19 touches. Always good vs. Dees.	6
8	Frem	Crowley spent time on him. Sewell was a constant force.	7
9	Rich	Effort good but decision making askew on occasions. Had blinkers on often.	5
10	NM	Did a number on Swallow holding him to 16 touches.	7
11	Port	Had a fantastic game with eight inside 50s and eight clearances.	9
12	Bris	Workmanlike game after quiet first half.	5
14	Carl	Went with Judd and won his share. Creative with handball.	7
16	WB	Played great supporting role to Mitchell – six tackles and four inside-50s.	7
17	Coll	Tough in-and-under game with seven tackles and five clearances.	7
18	Ess	Given the role on Watson at the start. Good honest game.	6
19	Geel	Huge game but lack of poise in dying minutes when side needed calm.	7
20	Port	Had task on Boak and while shaded still contributed to the win.	6
21	GCS	Right in the thick of it early and maintained momentum.	7
22	Syd	Played fine game then iced it with a brilliant running goal with a minute left.	9
23	WCE	Won tough footy so efficiency down a little but workrate huge.	6
QF	Coll	In and under all night but half his touches missed the target – six clearances.	7
PF	Adel	Tireless worker in the middle all game. Unstoppable.	8
GF	Syd	Full-on effort and was tireless in the crushes.	8