Daniel CURRIE

2017 Digest:   Seems to do all his best work in pre-season but could pay off given injury to Nicholls. At this stage in box-seat for Round 1.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		–
2		Didn’t play for Gold Coast reserves.
3	NEAFL	Back from injury and had 34 hitouts to give dominant Suns' midfield first use of the ball.	–
4	NEAFL	Ended up with 29 hitouts and 14 possessions in the ruck against Aspley.	–
5		Didn’t play for Gold Coast reserves.
6	NEAFL	Back from a break and was handy in the ruck with 29 hitouts and 11 touches against Sydney Uni.	–
7	NEAFL	Rotated through the ruck and was steady without starring.	–
8	NEAFL	Steady game in the ruck. 16 hitouts and four marks against NT Thunder.	–
9		Bye.
10	NEAFL	Did well at stages in the ruck, but Suns midfielders didn’t capitalise.	–
11	NEAFL	Big game against Southport with 28 hitouts, 21 possessions and a goal.	–
12	NEAFL	Combined with Nicholls to control the ruck contests. 30 hitouts.	–
13		Bye.
14	NEAFL	Combined with Nicholls to give midfielders a first-class ride. 29 hitouts.	–
15	NEAFL	Got things going with his dominance in the ruck. 49 hitouts.	–
16	NEAFL	Got the better of the ruck duel and gave Suns a chance.	–
17	NEAFL	Massive effort in the ruck with 50 hitouts, giving his midfielders first use.	–
18	NEAFL	Played second ruck and was solid enough. 15 hitouts and made himself noticeable with eight marks.	–
19	NEAFL	Played with brilliance in the ruck with 36 hitouts. Give midfielders first use.	–
20	Frem	Won the ruck battle and had 13 disposals.	5
21	Bris	Took some notable contested marks and landed a last quarter goal. Broke even with Martin in hit-outs.	5
22		Foot.
23		Foot.

2016 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		Played in NEAFL trial against Brisbane.
2	NEAFL	Controlled the ruck but the Thunder got on top in the second half.	–
3	NEAFL	Ruckwork was a feature of his game with 35 hit-outs. Playing good footy.	–
4	NEAFL	Dominated the stoppages against West and Smith to give mids first use.	–
5	NM	Tough initiation against Goldstein. Needs more opportunity to show wares.	3
6	Geel	Competed hard and probably one of few Suns to hold his own in his direct match-up against Smith.	5
7	Melb	Smashed by Gawn in the ruck though tried hard around the ground.	4
8		Hip.
9	Adel	Won the hit-out count and took some good contested marks.	5
10		Finger.
11		Finger.
12		Finger.
13		Finger.
14	NEAFL	Rucked superbly to win 48 hit-outs and collected 11 contested possessions.	–
15		Finger.
16		Finger.
17		Finger.
18		Finger.
19		Finger.
20		Finger.
21	NEAFL	Ruck work (36 hit-outs) brilliant and looked good around the ground.	–
22		Hand.
23		Finger.

2015 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Had 25 hitouts opposed to McIntosh and Simpson. Fair.	–
4	VFL	52 hitouts playing a lone hand in ruck against Daw/Preuss.	–
5	VFL	18 touches and 48 hitouts to dominate ruck against Port.	–
6	VFL	Best for Werribee in ruck against Hale and Grimley.	–
7	VFL	Solid effort in ruck. 13 disposals, 32 hit-outs, one goal.	–
8	VFL	Epic outing with 11 marks, five goals and 35 hitouts.	–
9	VFL	Had 33 hitouts in good battle with Holmes.	–
10	VFL	Controlled the ruck. 11 disposals, 47 hitouts, two goals.	–
11	VFL	Going well with 24 hitouts until injuring foot.	–
12		Foot.
13		Foot.
14		Foot.
15		Foot.
16		Foot.
17		Foot.
18		Foot.
19		Foot.
20		Foot.
21	VFL	Played half a game on return and was OK.	–
22	VFL	Enjoyed spirited battle with Minson in ruck. 34 hitouts.	–
23	VFL	Nine touches and 34 hitouts in the ruck. OK.	–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–

2014 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	PM	Good battle with Wallace in the ruck. Spent time forward.	–
2	WB	Celebrated winning AFL debut by kicking goal after big mark in third quarter.	4
3	Port	Struggled up forward in marking contests and a liability when the ball hit the deck.	2
4		Late withdrawal.
5	Coll	One goal (after half-time siren) but stuff all else. Subbed out.	1
6	VFL	Beaten in the ruck by Wood but Bees swept ball away.	–
7	VFL	17 disposals, 33 hitouts opposed to Gawn, Fitzpatrick.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Comprehensively got the better of his duel with Holmes.	–
10	VFL	Got the upperhand in the ruck with 10 disposals, 41 hitouts.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Tight battle in the ruck with Meese. Honors shared.	–
13	VFL	Injured knee early and sat out the rest of the game.	–
14		Shoulder.
15		Shoulder.
16		Shoulder.
17		Shoulder.
18	VFL	Competed hard against Warnock in first game back. 30 hitouts.	–
19	VFL	Dominated ruck with, 40 hitouts but marking was poor.	–
20	VFL	Beaten by Cordy in the ruck. 15 disposals, 39 hitouts.	–
21	VFL	Even ruck battle with Holmes and kicked two goals.	–
22	VFL	Had to work hard to get the better of Gabriel. 46 hitouts.	–
23	Melb	Even battle with Jamar with 36 hitouts. Minimal impact around ground.	6
QF	VFL	Rucked solidly and kicked two third-quarter goals.	–
EF	VFL	Rucked solidly and kicked two third-quarter goals.	–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	VFL	Dominated the ruck and played a big role around ground.	–
2	VFL	Lowered his colors in the ruck to Warnock. Injured finger early.	–
3	VFL	The best big man on the ground. Tap work was good.	–
4	VFL	OK in the ruck but beaten by Campbell.	–
5	VFL	Controlled the ruck. 40 hitouts, 13 disp, seven marks.	–
6	VFL	Dislocated his left thumb in first five minutes. Unable to return.	–
7		Thumb.
8		Thumb.
9		Thumb.
10		Thumb.
11		Thumb.
12	VFL	Had 45 hit-outs and dominated the ruck for most of the game.	–
13	VFL	Went up against Hawks trio of rucks and did OK. Marked well.	–
14	VFL	Wore down Hille to be the most influential big man on the field.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16		Foot.
17	VFL	Spent time in the ruck/forward. Had 25 hitouts. Good effort.	–
18	VFL	Didn’t have his best outing with 22 hitouts and 11 possessions.	–
19	VFL	Bye.	–
20	VFL	Rotated between the ruck and forward. 17 touches, 31 hit-outs.	–
21	VFL	Best afield again for Werribee on a tough day for big men.	–
22	VFL	Dominant effort again with 20 possessions, 26 hitouts and five marks.	–
23	VFL	Starred in the ruck again. 13 possessions, seven marks and 30 hitouts.	–
QF	VFL	Good duel with Gawn and had 10 disposals, 38 hitouts.	–
SF	VFL	Tried valiantly with 38 hit outs but just the nine disposals around ground.	–
PF
GF