Brandon MATERA

2017 Digest:   Flashed in and out of both JLT matches but seems to be back in good books with coach. Looking to start year with a burst.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		–
2	NEAFL	Big outing with 31 touches and four goals. Put his hand up for a senior recall.	–
3	Haw	Got reward for his effort and made the most of it; finishing with career high six goals.	9
4	Carl	Relishing another chance in the senior team. Knocked up winning the Sherrin and hit the scoreboard with three majors.	8
5	Adel	Crows ensured his hot streak of form came to an end. Booted two goals and just 11 touches.	5
6	NM	Kicked a couple of goals and kept Williams then Mullet busy, but didn’t play a major part.	5
7	Geel	Two goals from seven kicks but was reasonably well held when opposed to Bews.	4
8	Port	Tried hard in attack, but wasn’t given much room to move by a swarming Port defence.	5
9		Bye.
10	Melb	Two first-term goals got the Suns rolling. But then missed a few chances, and ended with 3.4.	7
11	WCE	Booted a critical last quarter goal and was quite busy across half forward.	7
12	Haw	Two goals an another disallowed after review. Season tally now up to 21 which represents a pretty good year.	5
13	Carl	Limited involvement early like most of his fellow forwards, but became busy when Suns had momentum.	4
14		Foot.
15		Foot.
16		Foot.
17		Foot.
18		Foot.
19		Foot.
20		Foot.
21	NEAFL	In and out of the game for 23 touches and a goal.	–
22		Rested.
23		Didn’t play for Gold Coast reserves.

2016 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		Played in NEAFL trial against Brisbane.
2	Frem	Booted two goals and was in the right spot when it mattered.	6
3	Carl	High half forward role but missed a couple of opportunities.	5
4	NEAFL	Good ball winner in midfield in Suns’ 18-goal win over the Lions.	–
5	NEAFL	Pressed claims for a senior recall with 28 touches and two important goals.	–
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7	NEAFL	Did some good things but didn’t press strong enough claims for a senior recall.	–
8	GWS	Suns’ best forward who got into the right spots to be rewarded with 3.1.	5
9	Adel	Booted two goals but needs to focus on defensive pressure- only one tackle.	4
10	WCE	Kicked three points. His game could have been much better,	4
11	Syd	Better with his defensive efforts though did not provide a lot of spark in attack.	3
12	Rich	Tried hard to get involved but faded out of game after half time. Two disposals in final term.	4
14	Haw	Looked slow on a couple of occasions. One goal but just four effective touches.	2
15	StK	Booted a couple of goals and more importantly looked to apply defensive pressure.	6
16	Bris	Roamed across half forward and booted three goals.	5
17	WB	OK in forward half. Found a bit of it despite limited supply.	5
18	Frem	Tried hard but made a couple of bad decisions with the footy.	4
19	Melb	Two goals from 10 kicks so did his job as a small forward.	6
20	GWS	Willing contributor and worked hard defensively which has been his knock.	7
21	Ess	Kicked a snap goal and bobbed up a few times but not a big influence.	5
22	Coll	14 possessions but ha no impact on the contest. Footy is at the crossroads.	3
23	Port	Defensive pressure OK though not a dangerous option in attack.	4

2015 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		–
2	NEAFL	Pressed claims for recall with three classy goals.	–
3	Geel	First game of the year netted two goals but pressure not exactly first rate.	4
4	GWS	Kicked a goal and got a bit of the ball, but wasn’t a big factor when it mattered.	5
5	Bris	Quiet night due to tall forwards marking everything coming their way!	3
6	NEAFL	Three goals and 24 touches to press claims after axing.	–
7	WCE	Kicked two opportunist goals but had only five disposals.	3
8	Coll	Found space at times but failed to really have any influence.	3
9	Haw	Sub came into game in opening minute. Good early then dropped out.	4
10	Syd	Looks devoid of confidence, but effort was there.	3
11	Frem	Not clean with the footy, but starting to get to the right spots.	4
13	Carl	Found the going tough. Missed only two chances for goal.	3
14	NM	Needed to be at the feet of his talls more, and could have had a field day.	3
15	WB	Dangerous, especially in early stages. Two goals.	6
16	GWS	Booted a couple of goals from limited possessions.	4
17	Adel	Two goals from three attempts good but he now needs to start being great.	6
18	WCE	Easily his best game of the season. Good decisions with the footy.	8
19	Bris	Rebounded well across half back and useful when he pushed forward.	7
20	Rich	Had some chances but wasted them. OK but has to add more strings to bow.	4
21	Ess	Finishing the season with a good string of performances.	7
22	Port	Booted a couple of goals and found himself in plenty of space.	6
23	Syd	Horrible miss in first term set tone for a below average night. Been a poor year.	3

2014 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	Rich	Tracked closely by Morris and had to work hard to break free. Handy late.	5
2	Frem	Tackled strongly but didn’t get much of it himself	3
3	Bris	Finished with two second-half goals as Suns dominated.	4
4		Suspended.
5	Melb	Found space for 2.3 to play a minor role up forward.	5
6	GWS	Two goals and created scoring opportunities for others.	6
7	NM	Two early goals set the tone for the day and continually found space in attack.	7
9	StK	Clever and resourceful little forward who booted four goals.	7
10	WB	Matched up on Higgins and kept him honest by being dangerous in the forward 50.	7
11	Adel	Besides a goal did little else.	3
12	Syd	Kicked a goal and had some good touches but needed to do more.	4
13	WCE	Damaging early around goals, but then reined in.	4
14	Geel	Subbed out at half time after just three disposals.	1
15		Groin.
16		Groin.
17		Groin.
18		Adductor.
19	NEAFL	Really good in his return game. 26 disposals and ran hard.	–
20	Carl	Started as the sub and provided a spark in the second half.	6
21	Port	Kicked a goal but wasn’t able to have the impact required in wet conditions.	3
22	Ess	Helped side get back into game with two third-term goals. Big second half.	7
23	WCE	Found space forward of centre at times. Two first-half goals then faded.	6
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	StK	Came on as sub for Hunt and gave desired injection of vitality.	7
2	Syd	Had hands full with Shaw and Richards at times and was well beaten.	4
3	Bris	Able to find himself on his own plenty of times and kicked two goals.	5
4	Port	His ability to find space is uncanny and is fast becoming a dangerous forward.	7
5	GWS	Flashed in and out but not a consistent impact.	4
6	Frem	Not afforded the same space as previous weeks and impact was minimal.	3
7	Melb	Came on late as a sub and had a handful of touches.	3
8	WB	Missed a couple of goals and down on his usual output.	4
9	Haw	Ran hard on outside.	7
10	Geel	Huge first half (18) but injured ankle before half and subbed out in third.	6
11		Ankle.
12		Ankle.
13		Ankle.
14		Ankle.
15		Ankle.
16		Ankle.
17		Ankle.
18		Ankle.
19		Ankle.
20		Ankle.
21		Ankle.
22		Ankle.
23		Ankle.
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	Adel	Limited pre-season showed. Certainly didn’t lack effort.	3
2	StK	One of few Suns to find space and looked dangerous. Used ball well.	7
3	Ess	Lively as a small forward and kicked a goal.	5
4	Bris	Could not impose presence on a night suited to small men.	4
5	NM	Very good game. Buzzed around the forward line with 27 pressure acts.	7
10	NEAFL	Played well on return from injury.	–
11	StK	Did a few things, but not a big game.	4
12	NM	Easily best game of the year. Constantly found space and used ball well.	7
14	WCE	Held goal-less.	3
15	Geel	Found space on occasions off a wing and had three inside-50s.	5
16	Rich	Kicked two goals and had 20 touches. Best game of 2012.	7
17	Bris	Was not a factor on the night.	3
18	Syd	Finished with three goals and was busy all night.	7
19	Melb	Used as a the small forward but kicked three points in third term.	3
20	GWS	Good four-quarter contributor, and important in first half.	8
21	Haw	Opened up against Smith on the wing. Had his share of the ball.	5
22	Carl	Undid his good work with some sloppy disposal.	5
23	Adel	Like Bennell will be hard to stop next season.	7