Brent STANTON

2017 Digest:   Missed JLT opener because of groin soreness then slotted in for a run in the loss to Gold Coast. Ready to go.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	Haw	Worked hard throughout, but not as prolific as he can be. Kicked two important goals though to keep momentum flowing.	6
2	Bris	Started in great style with seven disposals. Then just played out his role.	5
3	Carl	Really a non-factor for the his team which was disappointing given game slowed down to suit his dour style.	4
4	Adel	Did not get his hands on the footy enough to hurt the Crows, spent most of the night in the back half.	5
5	Coll	Came off the bench as relief onballer. A couple of good moments but quiet afternoon.	3
6		Senior emergency.
7	Frem	The big ground was suited to his run but he couldn’t provide the energy.	5
8	VFL	Rarely wasted a disposal – had 25 touches. Good contributor, but are his cards marked?	–
9	VFL	Used in back half for long periods and while okay, wasn’t his absolute best.	–
10	VFL	Unable to get much going on the day. 15 touches, but at least used it pretty well.	–
11	GWS	Back in the team and got a bit of the ball, but a long way off the play he once was.	5
12	VFL	Didn’t get a truckload of the footy but was steady enough. Can't see him breaking back in soon though.	–
13		Bye.
14	VFL	Okay without being great. 19 possessions, but provided good leadership.	–
15	VFL	Worked into the game for 20 possessions and did some good work in second half.	–
16	VFL	Did what he has done for much of the year. Got a bit of the footy, but wasn’t a real force.	–
17	VFL	Had a massive 38 touches. Will struggle to get back in seniors if they still healthy, but at least he is a reliable backup.	–
18	VFL	His stats won't show it, but he had a good first half.	–
19	VFL	Solid day for the seasoned AFL player. 28 disposals at 85.7 percent efficiency and five inside 50s.	–
20	VFL	Bye.	–
21		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
22	VFL	Won the ball well and distributed it smartly in nail-biting win.	–
23	VFL	Good ball winner as always and drove the Bombers into attack on six occasions.	–
EF		–

2016 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		Suspended.
2		Suspended.
3		Suspended.
4		Suspended.
5		Suspended.
6		Suspended.
7		Suspended.
8		Suspended.
9		Suspended.
10		Suspended.
11		Suspended.
12		Suspended.
13		Suspended.
14		Suspended.
16		Suspended.
17		Suspended.
18		Suspended.
19		Suspended.
20		Suspended.
21		Suspended.
22		Suspended.
23		Suspended.

2015 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	Syd	Racked up some kicks early but faded right out in second half.	4
2	Haw	Played his part in midfield and had some very handy efforts in dying minutes.	7
3	Carl	Found space all day and used it to hurt the Blues. Great link player.	7
4	Coll	Ran hard to be a factor. Two goals and two score assists a handy afternoon.	7
5	StK	Prime mover around ground for Dons.	6
6	Frem	Kept running to give Essendon an outlet. Had six inside 50s from 25 possessions.	6
7	NM	Petered out as game wore on. Only seven disposals after half time.	5
8	Bris	Was most prominent in first half when contest was most alive.	7
9	Rich	Decent numbers but lacked penetration as a midfielder.	6
10	Geel	Won share of footy but lots of it was dinking balls in the back half.	4
11	WCE	Worked his guts out with 31 touches, nine tackles and five clearances.	8
13	Haw	Five inside-50s and two clearances to go with a mountain of possession.	7
14	StK	As usual when Dons lose he copped vitriol from Essendon fans.	3
15	Melb	Kept his team in touch early when others struggling. Ran his backside off.	8
16	NM	Ran hard to link in chains from defence to attack; 13 CPs.	7
17	Port	Against Colquhoun initially. Won more than his share of the ball.	6
18	WB	His heat map would have glowed red in the back pocket. Spent all game there.	5
19	GWS	Influential first half across half back but touches didn't hurt as much in second half.	6
20	Adel	Many of his touches were cheapies in the back half. Two inside-50s not enough.	3
21	GCS	Made a couple of costly errors in the back half. Effort not in question.	5
22	Rich	Ran hard to lead team’s disposal count. Seven inside-50s and six rebounds.	7
23	Coll	Three goals, five inside-50s, four clearances and three tackles. Big game.	8

2014 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	NM	Handy game without having enormous influence.	5
2	Haw	Shadowed by Shiels in parts but kept racking up stats. Only three inside-50s.	6
3	Carl	Kicked three goals to have an impact on the scoreboard and always found space.	7
4	Frem	Found stacks of the footy in midfield but had few supporters.	7
5	StK	Kept ticking all night, which was a rarity among Bombers.	7
6	Coll	Humungus first half (20 disp) set team alight. Ended with nine inside-50s.	8
7	WB	Tagged and managed only 13 disposals and one goal.	4
8	Bris	On Adcock initially. Got himself into space and stood up when it mattered.	6
9	Syd	26 possessions, but another Bomber whose numbers belied his lack of impact.	5
11	Rich	Slowly got the better of his duel with Ellis. 23 kicks says that he worked hard both ways.	7
12	GWS	Squared his tussle with Scully.	5
13	Melb	Tagged well by McKenzie and only had first kick late in second term. Poor night.	3
14	Adel	Broke free to kick two goals from 19 disposals.	6
15	Geel	Would have been expected to contribute more than he did but kept battling.	6
16	Port	Continually made himself available in the midfield chain of disposals.	7
17	Coll	Matched on Lumumba and productive all day.	7
18	WB	Quiet early but worked into contest as it dragged on – 11 disposals after half time.	6
19	Syd	Minimal influence early, but exerted bigger influence in third term.	6
20	Rich	Racked up the stats but no star by any stretch. Six inside-50s but no goals.	6
21	WCE	Not flashy on the wing but always effective.	6
22	GCS	Worked between arcs for regulation disposal count. Efficiency down a tad.	6
23	Carl	Won his usual amount of ball. Provided some outside run and carry.	6
EF	NM	Jacobs had stopping job on him. Reasonable output without starring.	6
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	Adel	Constant productive force all night.	7
2	Melb	Ran free through midfield all night. Strong effort.	7
3	Frem	Stood up to Crowley’s harassing tactics. Came out on top – eight free kicks!	7
4	StK	Ticked over constantly and had a strong game.	7
5	Coll	Ball magnet in the midfield and continually got his hands on the ball. Strong effort.	7
6	GWS	Subbed off after copping a knock to the leg. Was just going before injured.	2
7		Groin.
8	Bris	Tagged by Raines and while he worked hard effectiveness was down.	5
9	Rich	A standout with his willingness to run and spread. Four-quarter performance.	9
10	Syd	Won the ball well enough but efficiency was well down early.	6
11	Carl	Well held in first half. When he did get it disposal was ordinary.	4
12	GCS	Held by Rischitelli until the Sun was injured. Then exploded to lead Bomber charge.	7
14	WCE	Came good late in game after being restricted.	7
15	Port	Hurt leg just before half time and pushed forward. Kicked two crucial goals.	7
16	WB	19 disposals in the second half to be a critical play in the victory.	7
17	GWS	Quiet initially, his class shone through as the game wore on.	6
18	Haw	Only one inside-50 in first half and three for the game not enough for a key.	5
19	Coll	Hammered by Sidebottom early then pushed to half back. Horrid day.	5
20	WCE	Good battle with Masten and broke even. Didn’t star but held his own.	6
21	NM	Greenwood kept him under control.	5
22	Carl	Was well held by Curnow but did lay a team high six tackles.	5
23	Rich	Went head to head with Deledio and edged the contest. Didn’t stop running all night.	7
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	NM	Accumulated a heap of ball then played vital run-with role on Harvey.	8
2	Port	Damaging whenever he got ball and that was often. Iced it with two goals.	8
3	GCS	Had 20 possessions, but also eight tackles.	5
4	Carl	Excellent game. Ran hard for 36 disposals and a goal.	8
5	Coll	Shut out by Clarke. Grabbed 11 of his 13 disposals in second half.	4
6	Bris	Excellent. Ran himself into the ground and broke DreamTeam records.	9
7	WCE	Covered heaps of ground in an excellent first half and powered on.	8
8	Rich	Very good in first half and finished strongly.	7
9	GWS	Again found plenty of the ball, but not quite the influence he has had of late.	6
10	Melb	Kept plugging away without being incisive.	5
11	Syd	McVeigh locked down on him in and his output was curtailed.	4
13	Frem	Tagged by Mzungu but kept working and finished with 28 disposals.	6
14	WB	Good ball winner all night and only Watson surpassed him in productivity.	7
15	StK	Played soundly without dominating.	6
16	Port	Started slow with Cornes tracking his every move, finished strongly.	6
17	Geel	Slow beginning but picked up by half time. Later had tag on Duncan.	5
18	Haw	Looked to be struggling with hammy.	4
21	Carl	Shadowed by Curnow and with team battling he didn’t get into the contest.	5
22	Rich	Started OK but vanished in second term.	4
23	Coll	Matched on wing against Shaw and was a consistent ball winner.	6