Caleb DANIEL

2017 Digest:   The little dynamo had shoulder surgery over summer so had a delayed start. Quiet in first outing against Melbourne.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Coll	Busy worker but many of his disposals were under heavy duress as Pies nailed him often.	4
2	Syd	Little man used ball to advantage. His ability to kick the ball off outside of boot to angles is something else.	6
3	Frem	Was rushed with the footy. Not much impact from his 18 possessions.	4
4	VFL	Tackled hard (10 tackles) and won the ball well in midfield and at half forward. Kicked a goal too.	–
5	VFL	Creative as always with ball in hand. 27 possessions, six inside-50s and six tackles.	–
6	GWS	Timely return to the side ended with 24 disposals, two goals and three inside-50s. Played well after two weeks in VFL.	7
7	Rich	Hard working and strong tackling game by the little fellow.	6
8	WCE	One of the best. Loved the long ground and collected 30 possessions.	8
9	Geel	Close to Dogs’ best. Worked hard, won plenty of ball (28 disposals) and won 10 contested possessions.	8
10	StK	Beaverish at the contest and managed to thread his way through.	6
11		Bye.
12	Syd	Clearly the Dogs best in the wet for long periods. Slowed a bit late, but a brave effort.	6
13	Melb	His workrate was first class and at least gave his all in trying to lift the team; 28 disposals, one goal and two inside-50s.	7
14	NM	So small you can see his feet on his drivers license photo. Couldn’t get into the game to nay great degree; 16 disposals.	4
15	WCE	Buzzed through the midfield swooping on loose balls and using it well in the congestion.	6
16	Adel	Not his best game but had many of teammates who had poor games.	4
17	Carl	Second term was enormous and a key reason why the Dogs put a gap on the Blues; 25 disposals and four inside-50s.	7
18	GCS	Smart little player who generally makes the right call with ball in hand. Solid again.	6
19	Ess	Hardly sighted in first half then got more dangerous later in the game. Only goal was the late in the final term.	6
20	Bris	Used his pace well to break the lines and be a vital link man. Didn’t seem to have an opponent.	6
21	GWS	Used the footy well each time he got it in first half then went missing after the main break.	3
22	Port	Good ball winner in midfield rotation and was excellent in third term at stoppages. Can hold head high.	8
23	Haw	Lively effort from the kid. Reckon you can see his feet in his drivers license photo he’s that short; 17 possessions.	6

2016 Season

1	Frem	Quick hands and smart thinking a feature of his game. Cementing himself in best 22.	6
2	StK	Kicked a smart goal and was industrious with his possessions.	5
3	Haw	Kept his side in it early when others were down. Close to best on the ground.	8
4	Carl	Just knows how to find the ball and uses it well with vision and creativity. A draft gem.	6
5		Calf.
6		Calf.
7	Adel	Gritty performance. Has the knack of being in the right place at the right time.	6
8	Melb	Started slowly but worked into game. Another who gets under the guard of opponents.	6
9	GWS	Used the ball well by hand, but not a damaging factor.	4
10	Coll	Beaverish small man whose work-rate never tapered. Quietened Sidebottom.	6
11	WCE	Got a great ability to get around the ball and did that a lot. Used it with care when he did get it.	7
12	Port	Composure under pressure is one of his greatest strengths.	7
13	Geel	Buzzed about and made good decisions when he had the ball. Not the worst for the Dogs.	6
15	Syd	Calmness and ability to size up situations crucial to win especially in last surge.	7
16	Rich	Ball use off early but lifted to be key contributor. Smarts around the ball.	7
17	GCS	Played his role across the midfield. Ball use by hand is hard to fault.	5
18	StK	Handy little performer who did his bit.	6
19	Geel	Buzzed about and used the ball well. Just creates every time he goes near it	7
20	NM	One huge goal and constantly buzzed around.	6
21	Coll	Matched with Sidebottom at first and had to run hard. Good game in his own right.	6
22	Ess	Active and dangerous in forward half with clean hands and footy smarts	7
23	Frem	His Rising Star prospects wouldn’t have changed. Played well.	6
EF	WCE	Put disappointment of missing out on Rising Star behind him with career-best game. A little star.	9
SF	Haw	Not big stats in ball winning but used it exceptionally well.	6
PF	GWS	Early in the game more rushed in disposal than usual but then straightened up.	6
GF	Syd	Didn’t touch ball until second term and was rushed, but then played usual neat game.	5

2015 Season

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7	VFL	Worked hard on return from knee injury. 14 touches.	–
8	VFL	16 possessions – 14 by hand. Creative at times.	–
9	VFL	Added two goals and had some smart moments.	–
10	VFL	Good toiler in midfield and across half forward.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Chased and harassed well and got his fair share of ball.	–
13	VFL	22 touches and a late goal that keep hopes alive.	–
14	Carl	Sub. Won plenty of ball and provided good energy when inserted into game.	4
15	GCS	Bit off more than he could chew at stages but was handy enough.	4
16	Geel	Kid was nippy around the packs and industrious all over the field.	6
17	Coll	Unable to find space and was a bit cute at times with possessions.	4
18	Ess	Two final-term goals iced a polished display – great hands and vision.	7
19	Port	Quieter game, but hit scoreboard in third term. Becoming a fan favourite.	5
20	Melb	Sub. On in final term and had four touches.	1
21	WCE	Tried hard. In and out of the game.	4
22	VFL	Lively game. 21 possessions and five tackles.	–
23	Bris	Subbed-in third term and still gathered nine disposals.	5
EF	Adel	Sub on at last change and instantly got involved.	2