Darcy PARISH

2017 Digest:   Second-year midfielder looking to avoid the traditional blues. So far every indicator suggests he will.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Haw	Showed class and poise running off a wing to end with 25 touches. No early signs of second-year blues.	7
2	Bris	Came off the bench to chalk up 17 disposals although only two in the last term when the game was in the balance.	6
3	Carl	Stats sheet shows 22 disposals but he wasn’t effective as some in tough conditions.	5
4	Adel	Five clearances and five rebound-50’s, played well between the 50 metre arcs.	6
5	Coll	Off the interchange as part of the second midfield rotation and used his incisive kicking well	7
6	Melb	Kicked first Bombers goal but then was a spectator for long periods. Had to provide enthusiasm, but didn’t.	3
7	Frem	Solid in the midfield with 18 touches and he ran.	6
8	Geel	Youngster did his bit when it was required. Game highlighted by six tackles and 14 effective disposals.	7
9	WCE	Played a bit across half forward. Was clean in most things he did and provided a link.	5
10	Rich	Youngster won 24 disposals but influence wasn’t as pronounced as the numbers would suggest.	5
11		Calf.
12	VFL	Calf.	–
13		Calf.
14	VFL	Put hand up for a senior recall with 27 possessions in a great win over Williamstown.	–
15	Bris	Back in the side and did some good work in second half.	5
16	Coll	Youngster relished free flowing nature of game to grab his share of the ball; 28 possessions, four inside-50s and three tackles.	7
17	StK	Had trouble finding it in first hour and only marginally improved later.	3
18	NM	His 23 touches were evenly split between kicks and handballs, contested and uncontested.	6
19	WB	Kicked Bombers’ first goal and was busy in midfield. Can hold his head high.	7
20	Carl	Eight disposals in first half and lifted in second half to have 245. Influence not huge but worked hard to be involved.	6
21	Adel	Not a big impact.	3
22	GCS	Played the full game and was a good four quarter contributor.	5
23	Frem	Had some handy possessions when the heat was on in the final quarter.	5
EF	Syd	Kid tried his guts out in a game in which he side was well beaten; 21 disposals, eight clearances.	6

2016 Season

1	GCS	Tremendous debut. Shining light on a tough day.	7
2	Melb	Rising star showcased his talents. Clinical finisher and a knack for finding space all over the field.	7
3	Port	Given the football lesson to run with Wines, and will be better for it.	5
4	Geel	Kid had his moments and won a team-high 14 contested possessions which is quite amazing.	7
5	Coll	Found the going tough in the first half, but tried valiantly after the main interval.	4
6	Carl	Kid found the going tough. Might be time for a well-earned rest after a solid five weeks.	2
7		Rested.
8	NM	Polished effort again through the middle. Creativity and impact noticeable compared to some.	7
9	StK	Quick hands and had unusual figures of two kicks and 18 handballs. A lot of solid work inside.	4
10	Rich	Kid continues to impress. One ripping left-foot goal and when he got it good things happened.	7
11	Frem	Continued his development with another good effort.	5
12	Haw	Very prominent in Dons’ lively start and a real player of the future. Finds the ball.	7
13	GWS	Kid struggled to impact the game and will be looking forward to the week’s rest.	3
15	WCE	Similar to most games. Good at times. Only 13 touches.	4
16	StK	Did plenty of good work as on-baller and is benefitting from game time.	6
17	Rich	Back after a week off with suspension and closely watched by Hunt and lacked regular impact.	4
18	Bris	Worked hard in and around the contests and relished taking on old mate Mathieson.	6
19	Adel	A costly 50m penalty in the second term gifted the Crows a goal.	7
20	Geel	Great game from the kid. Ran hard to link through the middle of the ground – five clearances.	7
21		Rested.
22	WB	Did some nice polished work at times.	5
23	Carl	Led his team in tackles and classy around the stoppages.	7