David ARMITAGE

2017 Digest:   Seasoned midfielder with a hard edge and did what was required in first two JLT games.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Melb	Not a big game despite trying hard.	4
2		Groin.
3		Groin.
4	Coll	Got back into the thick of things in return game and made the contest as hard as possible for Magpie mids.	5
5		Groin.
6		Groin.
7		Groin.
8		Groin.
9		Groin.
10		Groin.
11		Groin.
12		Groin.
13		Groin.
14		Groin.
15		Groin.
16		Groin.
17		Groin.
18	VFL	Got through his first game since April after groin surgery. 22 disposals and well please the Saints.	–
19		Groin.
20		Groin.
21		Groin.
22		Groin.
23		Groin.

2016 Season

1	Port	Won a game-high 19 contested possessions, and 14 clearances.	7
2	WB	Won 11 contested possessions to lead the Saints in the clinches. Tried hard.	6
3	Coll	Looked sluggish at times but when side got on top he provided some impetus. Key goal in third term.	6
4	Haw	Slow start but got legs pumping in final three quarters to nearly will Saints over the line.	7
5	GWS	Worked hard but not always as incisive with the foot as he can be.	6
6	Melb	Strong game even though he copped a cork thigh.	7
7	NM	His game was solid but seems to be struggling to create in the way he did last year.	5
8	WCE	In the wars again with another head knock.	4
9	Ess	Kept pumping away in midfield and tackled strongly. Generally used it well.	6
10	Frem	A good start but then two flat quarters before inspiring 13-touch final term.	8
11	Adel	Not prominent early but tried to exert some influence on the game in third term.	6
12	Carl	Not a major influence early but lifted. Had heavy workload and will welcome bye.	5
14	Geel	Generally with Selwood and had more negative role than normal. Knock to calf.	6
15	GCS	Shoulder to shoulder with Ablett at opening bounce. Down in form at the moment.	3
16	Ess	Hasn’t been in great form lately but willed himself to make an impact.	5
17	Melb	Strove hard in middle and tackled hard, but looks below early season form.	5
18	WB	Hard-edged display in the midfield.	6
19	NM	Off the boil and not as incisive as usual. Could be carrying an injury.	4
20	Carl	Strong and effective in midfield and also applied great pressure.	6
21	Syd	Troubled by injury around the knee but kept on going hard in the middle.	6
22	Rich	Honest game in middle and did his bit towards the win.	6
23	Bris	Productive and incisive in his 150th game.	7

2015 Season

1	GWS	Strong game in midfield and went all day.	7
2	GCS	Terrific game – huge second quarter was instrumental in victory.	8
3	Coll	Again St Kilda’s best possession winner, but use not as potent this week.	7
4	Carl	Tagged by Carrazzo. OK except for quiet third term.	5
5	Ess	Has played the best footy of his career this year and was excellent all day.	8
6	WB	Enormous effort. Willed his team forward even when things were bleak. 45 disp.	9
7	Adel	Stepped up when his team needed him to, led from the front.	7
8	WCE	Acting captain continued his terrific form.	7
9	Bris	Crucial in initial fightback and good all day until reined in by O’Brien.	8
10	Haw	Tackled hard, ran through lines and continued excellent form.	7
11	Melb	Contributed in intriguing battle with Vince who came out on top overall.	5
13	WB	Usual hard-working game in the middle and gave everything.	7
14	Ess	Once again had a stunning game and Essendon couldn’t stop him.	8
15	GWS	Didn’t get it easy against Coniglio. Not as dominant as recently.	5
16	Rich	Continued strong form in midfield.	7
17	Melb	Kept grinding away in first half. Hurt shin in opening minute of third term.	6
18	Port	On Wines at first. Had a quiet third term and reined in after good first half.	6
19	Frem	Generally contained by Freo and ended up copping corked thigh.	6
20	NM	At his best in first half but still effective later on.	7
21		Shoulder.
22	Syd	Handy game in midfield.	6
23	WCE	Battled hard and bored in but couldn’t find space.	5

2014 Season

1	Melb	Tough and hard inside packs and kicked brilliant goal.	6
2	GWS	Took a huge mark early and played a strong game.	6
3	WCE	Worked hard but wasn’t a big game for him.	5
4	Adel	Toiled honestly in the middle all game.	6
5		Leg.
6		Leg.
7		Leg.
8		Leg.
9		Leg.
10		Leg.
11		Leg.
12	VFL	Good return after leg cut with 21 disposals, 10 tackles.	–
13	Geel	First game back in and ran the game out.	5
14	WCE	Solid bullocking game in midfield.	5
15	Rich	Showed usual determination but short of his best.	4
16	Carl	Good first half then quiet third term and tapered.	5
17	NM	Clearly St Kilda’s best with bullocking pack work and two fine goals.	8
18	Frem	Terrific in the tight contests and in good form.	7
19	GCS	Went in hard and was a positive force in middle despite couple of knocks..	6
20	WB	Plenty of grunt in midfield and had a good game.	6
21	Syd	Toiled honestly against the tide.	6
22	Rich	Great toiler in packs and outside. Only Saint to be near captain as best.	7
23	Adel	Toiled hard in close and won a good share of the ball.	6
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	GCS	Saint’s best player and looks to be on track to take bigger role in midfield.	7
2	Rich	Not as big a game as the previous week, but still very hard at it.	4
3	GWS	Clearcut best on field with potent disposals and four goals.	9
4	Ess	Worked hard and was one of the best Saints.	7
5	Syd	Had a much quieter night than recent games.	3
6	Coll	Ran hard and competed strongly but usage of the ball was below par.	6
7	Carl	Solid first half without dominating. Bored in all night.	5
8	Adel	Steady without starring. Kicked ripper goal.	5
9		Calf.
10	NM	Came into it after half time but didn’t touch it early.	5
11	WCE	Fierce tackling and plenty of touches. One of the Saints best.	7
13	Melb	Solid game in midfield and maintained output across four quarters.	6
14	Rich	Got his hands on the ball but disposal was wayward.	5
15	Frem	Strong display included one mighty run that set up goal.	7
16	Carl	Constantly bored in and always hard at the contest.	7
17	Port	Strong til three quarter time but dazed by heavy hit late in the day.	6
18	Geel	Worked tail off but under pressure a lot – 15 of disposals were handballs.	6
19	Bris	Toss up whether he or Montagna was Saints’ best. One of his best games.	8
20	Haw	OK without setting the world on fire.	5
21	Syd	Although he didn’t negate Kennedy he had a lot of the ball.	5
22	GCS	Couldn’t have usual say in proceedings due to close tagging.	4
23	Frem	OK, but kept under a tight rein by De Boer.	5
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	Port	Didn’t do enough.	3
2	GCS	Started well and gave a solid display.	5
3	WB	Started very well and was hard at the ball. Used it well.	6
4	Frem	Good start but down on recent output.	5
5	Melb	Kicking efficiency down in first half. Worked hard for his 28 touches.	6
6	Haw	In the wars. Suffered clash with Stratton in first and knee in back in last.	3
7	Carl	Hard at it in opening quarter and kept up his momentum.	8
8	WCE	Poor start but improved in middle of game.	5
9	Syd	Very good game in the middle.	7
10	Rich	Good game and involved from go to whoa.	7
11	GCS	Strong four quarter effort in midfield.	7
12	Adel	Strong in midfield and ticked over all night.	7
14	NM	Had a big start and maintained momentum.	7
15	Ess	Showing the consistency St Kilda has always waited for.	7
16	Bris	Has developed consistent output and again strong at the contest.	6
17	Syd	Nothing exceptional about his game.	4
18	WB	OK but didn’t set the world on fire.	5
19	Coll	Apart from prominent second quarter wasn’t a major factor.	5
20	Melb	Won enough of ball early but efficiency down.	5
21	Geel	Sound game without being spectacular.	5
23	Carl	Won a heap of the ball and ended a strong personal season on a high.	7