Brock MCLEAN

2014 Digest:   Built on his 2012 return to regular senior selection and his grunt and consistency in midfield was a vital plank of the Blues’ central battery. Has worked strongly with no hiccups in pre-season.

2014 NAB Cup:   Injured his leg in first quarter of practice game and looked in real trouble when he went off.

2014 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Port	Prominent in first quarter in middle but hardly sighted in second half.	5
2	Rich	Very quiet and subbed off in third term.	3
3	VFL	Struggled after being dropped from the senior team.	–
4	VFL	Named best for the Blues with plenty of touches.	–
5	VFL	Strong game in the midfield. Kept working hard to win the ball.	–
6	WCE	Superb all night. Had 32 touches and won nine clearances. Outstanding.	8
7	Coll	Toiled honestly in first half then quiet. Delivery down in quality.	5
8	StK	First half (18 disposals) helped set team up for victory. Quieter second half.	6
10	Adel	Ran hard and linked well around the ground – 12 contested possessions.	7
11	Bris	Started slowly but then picked up considerably.	6
12	Geel	Helped work over Selwood and laid five tackles, had four clearances and a goal.	6
13	Haw	Handy with four inside-50s and 10 contested possessions.	6
14	GWS	Five marks, four clearances and two goals, the veteran played his part.	6
15	Coll	Fumbled at key moments and failed to find enough footy. One inside-50.	4
16	StK	Matched on Billings at start. Then in midfield and did well.	6
17	Syd	Tried and failed to keep tabs on Parker forward and through the midfield.	5
18		Hip.
19	Frem	Sub. Why a one-paced accumulator was sub is anyone’s guess. On late.	1
20	GCS	Bobbed up with a last-quarter goal but didn’t find a lot of it.	5
21		Calf.
22		Calf.
23	Ess	Leading disposal winner. Most likely earned himself another one-year deal.	7
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Four touches to half time not enough. Lifted late but damage had been done.	4
2	Coll	Came on in final term and had a few touches.	1
3	Geel	Caused Cats some headaches both in midfield and forward – two goals.	7
4	WCE	Workrate fantastic and ended with 11 contested possessions and a goal.	7
5	Adel	29 quality possessions and two goals in a fine four-quarter performance.	8
6	Melb	Handy enough without setting the world on fire – four clearances, 10 cont poss.	6
7	StK	Efficiency not at required level and apart from early goal was ineffective.	4
8	Port	A creative afternoon without shining. Worked well through the midfield.	6
9	Bris	In the thick of it until a head knock in last term.	7
10	GWS	Picked up handy numbers and ran hard throughout.	6
11	Ess	Head down and hard running game but quietened at end.	5
12	Haw	Won David Parkin Medal for best afield. Good but not sure he was best.	7
14	Syd	Conditions suited but didn’t have the impact required outside of one great kick.	4
15	Coll	Toiled away in middle for 15 contested poss, six clearances, six tackles.	7
16	StK	Did his bit without being exceptional.	5
17	NM	Slow start but picked up momentum. Looked sore all night, subbed last term.	4
18	GCS	Good four-quarter performer with two goals to boot.	8
19	Frem	Kicked early goal and worked hard but not overly effective.	5
20	WB	The most consistent of all the Carlton midfielders. Ran the game out well.	7
21	Rich	Turned game the Blues’ way with three second quarter goals. Big game.	8
22	Ess	Hurt in the opening minutes and was subbed off at the 20-minute mark.	2
23		Quad.
QF		Quad.
EF		Quad.
SF	Syd	Worked hard as ever and tore in, but usage was well below par.	4
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	VFL	Strong performance as we expect at this level.	–
3	VFL	Another outstanding performance in the middle.	–
4	Ess	Promising return. Subbed on for Carrazzo and found 17 touches.	5
5	VFL	Not his best game but still worked hard.	–
7	VFL	Easily the Blues best in the midfield.	–
8	VFL	Won the ball well like always but disposal was a bit off.	–
9	Melb	Among best with team-high 17 contested possessions and five clearances.	8
10	Port	Kicked the Blues’ first goal and was serviceable.	6
11	Geel	Helped keep pressure on Cat midfield with five clearances. Only one inside 50.	7
12	WCE	First three quarters solid but fell away in final term – only two inside-50s.	6
14	Haw	Solid possession winner early after torrid week. Battled hard.	5
15	Coll	Subbed on 15 mins in and it proved a positive – ran hard and used it well.	7
16	NM	Gave 100 per cent work rate which was superior to some others in his side.	6
17	WB	Kept running and accumulated 14 kicks and 15 handballs to figure in best.	7
18	Rich	Performed against the odds in midfield and tackled hard	7
19	Syd	Strong possession winner in first half and lifted even more in second hour.	6
20	Bris	Not as prolific as he has been (two clearances) but played a role.	6
21	Ess	Key player in first half rout with two goals and 13 disposals. Kept it going.	8
22	GCS	Another Blue who could hold his head up. Kicked two goals.	7
23	StK	Best on the ground and picked up possessions at will.	8