Chris DAWES

2016 Digest:   Has now played 44 games at Melbourne since crossing from Collingwood but has managed only 43 goals – a poor return for a key forward on a good salary. Had his fair share of injury niggles though, including a calf over summer.

2016 NAB Cup:   His troublesome calf flared prior to NAB Challenge and he is expected to be sidelined until Round 4.

2016 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1		Calf.
2		Calf.
3		Calf.
4		Calf.
5		Calf.
6		Calf.
7	VFL	Returned from injury with two goals and moved OK.	–
8	VFL	Chimed in with two goals as Casey ran all over the top of Sandringham.	–
9	VFL	Very good in attack in tight game with three goals and 22 possessions. A chance to return.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	Haw	Kicked first goal. Used body well and got hands to a lot of marks but few stuck.	5
12	Coll	Moved well and provided a presence. No goals but had a hand in a few.	6
13	Syd	Mostly had Aliir for company. Fumbled a few easier ones early and not really a factor.	3
15	Adel	Lacked presence in attack opposed to Talia, aside from one smart handball.	2
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17		Didn’t play for Casey.
18	WCE	Booted two goals. But needed more of the ball with the weight of inside 50s.	5
19	GCS	Kicked a goal from the pocket but was mostly ineffective as a marking target in attack.	4
20		Didn’t play for Casey.
21	VFL	Kicked three goals in Casey’s romp over Werribee.	–
22		Didn’t play for Casey.
23		Didn’t play for Casey.

2015 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1		Suspended.
2	GWS	Presented well early on return but didn’t make the most of chances.	4
3	Adel	No goals but plenty of grunt work from the big-bodied forward.	5
4	Rich	Two first term goals and worked hard to provide an option coming out of defence.	6
5		Calf.
6	Syd	Unsighted until final term when he started to get his hands on ball.	3
7	Haw	Two marks and just six touches. Non-factor.	2
8		Calf.
9		Calf.
10		Calf.
11	VFL	Strong competitor in attack but just three marks.	–
12	Geel	Presented well from half forward in absence of Hogan. Good first half.	5
14	WCE	Two first half goals but disappeared when supply diminished.	5
15	Ess	Found Guilt a tough nut to crack. Didn’t trouble the scoreboard.	3
16	Bris	Presented well from half forward without scoreboard reward. Rucked too.	6
17	StK	Butchered footy early to undo all his hard work.	4
18	Coll	Kept in check by Frost but would have loved beating his old side.	4
19	NM	Dangerous in second half then Tarrant started to restrict him.	6
20	WB	Tried hard but the delivery was either non-existent or poor.	4
21	Carl	Kicked a goal on half time to give some hope. Battled but limited.	4
22		Ankle.
23		Ankle.

2014 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1		Calf.
2		Calf.
3		Calf.
4	Carl	Stats modest but provided a target and kicked two long set-shot goals.	4
5	GCS	Continued to present up at the ball. Radar was awry in front of goal which hurt.	6
6	Syd	Continued to present up forward but caught flat-footed at times.	5
7	Adel	Back to his bullocking best with three goals and four inside-50s.	8
8	WB	Just one goal but had an undeniable presence. Cleared a path for others.	6
9	Rich	Provided a great marking target and his eight tackles set the tone.	7
11		Suspended.
12	Coll	Battled hard against his old team but Frost was amazing closing him down.	4
13	Ess	Continued to present at half forward but wasn’t able to hit the scoreboard.	4
14	NM	Kicked three goals and provided a target inside 50 but Thompson got a lot of it.	6
15	WB	Struggled to break free from Morris early but played a key role in third term.	5
16	Frem	Even duel with McPharlin and never stopped presenting.	5
17	Geel	Hammered by Taylor but kept battling without impacting the game.	3
18	Port	Goalless but gave Hombsch issues with his size at times.	4
19	Bris	Goalless in attack but was forced to take on four opponents at times.	2
20	Haw	Took seven marks opposed to Gibson. Worked hard in front half for little reward.	5
21	GWS	Didn’t take a mark until well into the contest. Bronx cheered in third term.	3
22	WCE	Had Schofield for company and never stopped trying despite poor delivery.	4
23	NM	Enjoyed the faster ball movement and kicked two goals. Frustrated late though.	6
QF		–
SF		–
PF
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1		Hamstring.
2		Hamstring.
3		Hamstring.
4		Hamstring.
5	VFL	Kicked the first goal and presented well. Got through.	–
6	VFL	Presented strongly in second game back. Three goals.	–
7	GCS	Grabbed four uncontested marks but didn’t have a shot at goal all day.	3
8	Rich	Provided a target and kicked 2.1 in an encouraging effort.	6
9	Frem	Starved up forward. Gave a contest when it came his way though.	3
10	Haw	Stood up with 12 marks and five inside-50s. Dees’ best.	8
11	Coll	Tried hard but injured foot before half time and subbed out at the half.	2
12		Ankle.
13	StK	Borderline inclusion after knee injury – also ill on Friday. Struggled and subbed.	2
14	WB	Slotted three goals in impressive performance. Displaying leadership qualities.	6
15	Syd	Kicked two goals and took some nice marks. Provided a target.	6
16	Geel	Ball didn’t get up forward much but he didn’t look like it either.	1
17	Bris	Tough night for a key forward but didn’t have much of an impact.	4
18	NM	Took five contested marks but supply was barren.	4
19		Calf.
20		Calf.
21		Calf.
22	Adel	Kept goalless by Rutten despite two shots on goal.	3
23		Calf.
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	Haw	Didn’t kick a goal and failed to get the ball in dangerous spots.	3
2	Rich	Picked up by Grimes. Worked hard in packs to generate handball.	4
3	Carl	One good moment (a nice goal) in three rounds of footy to date.	3
4	Port	Kicked 1.1 from 15 disposals in slightly improved effort. Can still do better.	4
5	Ess	Conditions didn’t suit. Form must be a concern to the coach.	2
6	WB	Still quite out of sorts in what’s got to be a concern for the coach.	3
8	Geel	Again showcased lack of awareness or footy smarts. Couple of good marks.	4
9	Adel	Had Talia as his opponent and couldn’t shake him.	3
10	GCS	Started OK but failed to go on with it. Didn’t kick a goal and never dangerous.	3
11	Melb	Got a bit of footy but zero impact. Bronx cheers late.	2
13	WCE	OK early then his influence diminished but he did keep Glass occupied.	4
14	Frem	Three goals, all from unconventional means. Two when game all over.	5
15	Carl	Out-of-form forward’s horror run continued. Coach has to make a call.	2
16	Geel	Two goals as Tarrant’s presence took a little pressure off him up forward.	4
17	Haw	Only three marks and was inaccurate (1.3) again. Set shot kicking is woeful.	3
18	GWS	Worked hard across the forward line and kicked two goals. Encouraging.	5
19	StK	Mixed good with bad which is improvement on all bad this year.	5
20	Syd	Marking excellent, especially in the final term, although disposal erratic.	5
21	NM	Jeered by fans after spilling easy chest mark late in second quarter.	1
22	WCE	Worse than Cloke. Appeared devoid of confidence.	2
QF	Haw	Copped solid knock late in first term but best contribution for some time.	6
SF	WCE	Competed well until injured knee in third term. Returned but struggled.	3
PF	Syd	His leg looked mummified with bandages. Battled through.	3