David MACKAY

2017 Digest:   Veteran wingman/defender has come through his 11th pre-season without incident and right to go. Can’t afford slip-ups.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	GWS	Goaled from a set shot forty metres in the second term when the Crows made their charge.	6
2	Haw	Quiet first half then hit the scoreboard three times in the second half to be a handy contributor.	6
3	Port	Kicked the goal of the night deep in the pocket underneath the Southern Stand.	4
4	Ess	Contributed six inside-50’s, and is winning more disposals this season due to an impressive offseason.	6
5	GCS	Slipped under the radar to gather the footy on 23 occassions.	7
6	Rich	Kicking efficiency let him down despite finding plenty of footy.	5
7	NM	Clean in what he did by foot but just needed to find the ball a bit more to hurt North.	5
8	Melb	Unsighted for the majority of the game, dis provide three inside-50’s.	4
9		Senior emergency.
10	Frem	Justified the coaches’ decision to give him another chance with five inside-50’s and plenty of run off half back.	6
11	Geel	Horrid opening half (three effective disposals) and eight for the match. Horrible night from rebounder.	2
12	SANFL	Demoted for a rare SANFL run. Didn’t do enough to demand an immediate recall.	–
13		Bye.
14	SANFL	Creative on his wing and used most of his 26 possessions smartly.	–
15	Carl	Not desperate enough in the last term when he should have dived on the footy to stop Matthew Wright’s soccer goal.	4
16	WB	Once the game opened up was able to use his skills and outside running.	5
17	Melb	Booted two goals in first term to get the ball rolling. Ended with 21 touches.	6
18	Geel	Stats not huge (14 disposals) but played a role. Used ball pretty well when he got it.	5
19	Coll	Great goal just before three quarter time to give the Crows an unlikely sniff of victory.	6
20	Port	Clash of bodies in the first term against Richard Douglas, Mackay came off worse for wear and didn’t return to the game.	1
21	Ess	Always busy and kept ticking away in a typically honest effort on the wing.	6
22	Syd	Putting his head over the footy has never been his strength, he has rectified that trait since returning to the seniors from the SANFL.	6
23	WCE	Faded after half-time. Had 17 possessions.	5
QF	GWS	Ball handling at times was a feature and looked to move the ball forward at speed. Did his bit.	6
PF	Geel	When he plays well its is usually bad for the opposition because he jumps on board the bandwagon; 18 touches.	6
GF	Rich	Veteran struggled to impact in what was a disappointing outing. 11 effective disposals.	4

2016 Season

1	NM	Doesn’t win enough ball to be a huge factor. Is he in the Crows’ best 22?	3
2	Port	Needed to bounce back after a poor effort in the previous game, and he did.	7
3	Rich	Used as a link player through the middle of the ground. OK without starring.	5
4	Syd	Six inside-50s and eight tackles, not afraid to get down and dirty.	5
5	Haw	Hard to believe there were doubts on his future a while ago. Worked hard and consistently.	7
6	Frem	Played his 150th game and was good, now winning more contested possessions.	6
7	WB	Horror night. Five kicks, two inside-50s, three tackles not enough from experienced player.	3
8		Hamstring.
9		Hamstring.
10		Hamstring.
11	SANFL	Dashing return from injury. Ran hard both ways.	–
12	WCE	Had good numbers without being a key player.	5
14	NM	Made up for a costly turnover with an impressive second-half performance.	6
15	Melb	Steady again from half-back/wing. Not flashy but did what was required.	6
16	Carl	Steady performance off a wing/half back. Playing consistently.	6
17	Coll	Won his fair share of footy, needs to do more to consolidate his spot in the team.	5
18		Senior emergency.
19	Ess	Started slowly with just two touches in the first term, made up for it by games end.	6
20	Bris	Needs to keep performing at this level to maintain his spot in the side.	6
21	Frem	Ran well and also laid eight tackles.	6
22	Port	Pushed to half back to cover the absence of Smith, had four rebound-50s.	6
23	WCE	Laid five tackles, had five clearances and 13 handball receives.	6
EF	NM	Superb game highlighted by careful ball use. Did what was required.	7
SF	Syd	Butchered the footy from start to finish. Six inside-50s but few hurt Swans.	3

2015 Season

1	NM	Played more across half back than on the wing.	5
2	Coll	Another underwhelming performance.	3
3	Melb	His best game for the club in a long time, fearless and courageous.	7
4	WB	Picked up by Murphy early. Quiet.	4
5	Port	Played as an outside runner and pumped the footy inside-50 seven times.	6
6	GCS	Not much influence in the scheme of things, but not the worst.	4
7	StK	Has added inside toughness to his outside speed, integral part of the midfield.	7
8	GWS	One of the Crows’ best on the day. Worked hard and made possessions count.	7
9	Frem	Down on form from previous weeks.	4
10	Carl	Used at half back but failed to impact.	4
12	Haw	Struggling for form across half back.	4
13	Bris	Dropped off. Had nine of his 14 touches by half time off a wing.	5
15	WCE	Well beaten on the wing.	3
16	Port	Struggling at half back.	4
17	GCS	Used his pace to break the lines running through the corridor.	4
18	Syd	Contested hard and did his bit in low key game.	5
19	Rich	Started as the sub, on the cusp of spending some time in the SANFL.	3
20	Ess	Sub. Scored a goal and time to grab a handful of possessions.	2
21	SANFL	Dashing in first SANFL game in two years. 27 disposals, two goals.	–
22	SANFL	Booted two majors and provided energy and link.	–
23		–
EF	WB	Sub on early in third term. Not a big impact.	1
SF	Haw	Very ordinary night and subbed off.	2

2014 Season

1	Geel	OK but only six kicks which is his greatest weapon. Coach would want more.	5
2	Port	Had six inside 50s and three clearances in the midfield.	6
3	Syd	Tried in vain all day but couldn’t stop the onslaught.	6
4	StK	Hard running never stopped and he was one of best.	7
5	GWS	Six inside-50s and three scoring assists.	6
6	WB	Kicked Crows first and was a handy contributor all afternoon.	6
7	Melb	Tried his best to ignite the team with his run and carry.	7
9	Coll	Eight tackles and four inside-50s coming from the wing.	6
10	Carl	One goal but not enough ball to really hurt the Blues. Zero inside-50s.	5
11	GCS	Laid ten tackles and had six rebounds out of defensive 50.	7
12	Frem	Started in good nick and kept marching all day.	5
13	NM	Seven inside-50s and a goal from the smooth running midfielder.	6
14	Ess	Subbed off at half time after suffering a knock.	3
15		Concussion.
16	GWS	Started well and was positive on wing.	6
17		Hamstring.
18	Coll	Used at half back and handy providing some run and rebound.	6
19	WCE	Needed to find more footy and contribute more over four quarters.	5
20	Bris	Had nine of his 21 touches in third term when Crows put result beyond doubt.	6
21	Rich	Left the game in the second term after a heavy clash of heads.	3
22		Concussion.
23	StK	Always on the move and working hard off wing.	6
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	Ess	Disappointing opening half then tried to lift and did a few good things.	4
2	Bris	Ran hard all night and teammates used his run.	5
3	Port	Won his fair share of the football but not damaging.	6
4	WB	His form has stagnated, needs to rediscover his form quickly to become elite.	6
5	Carl	Adelaide missed his usual run. Had 17 touches but not much impact.	5
6	Haw	Stepping up in his bid to be an A-grade midfielder.	6
7	GWS	Ticked over nicely on the wing and was effective.	6
8	StK	Usual effective linking and running game on wing.	6
9	NM	OK at times off a wing and half back. Did his bit without starring.	5
10	Frem	Suffered a hip injury early in the game before being substituted in the third term.	2
11		Hip.
12	Rich	Defensive forward on Houli/Deledio didn’t work then released later and better.	5
14	SANFL	Perfect response to AFL axe. Roamed free and hurt Bloods all day.	–
15		Senior emergency.
16	Coll	Solid but unobtrusive game.	6
17	Geel	Little impact early but had 16 disposals in the second to be a key factor.	7
18	Frem	Started on Hill and worked hard defensively. Beaten on the night but tackled hard.	6
19	Port	One of his best games with dash from half back.	7
20	NM	Low-key performer who copped heavy hit late in day.	4
21	WB	One goal but didn’t win enough footy to cause the Dogs any great concern.	4
22	Melb	Started as the sub due to indifferent form and didn’t make the most of his time.	3
23	WCE	Sub came on for Callinan in third quarter.	2
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	GCS	Had an even battle with Iles. Played his role.	5
2	WB	Extra weight training is paying off with seven tackles and six inside 50s.	6
3	Haw	Matched on dangerous Young and did a good job all day.	6
4	GWS	Classy wingman not in great form at the moment, needs to lift.	4
5	Port	Needs to lift quickly; not doing enough to justify his place in the side.	4
6	Syd	Did well around the packs and caused the Swans a few problems.	5
7	Geel	Even effort without being a standout. Handy second midfield rotation.	6
8	Carl	Subbed out at three-quarter time after five early clearances asserted midfield.	4
9	Coll	OK but with Dangerfield and Sloane well held needed to step up.	6
12	StK	Solid game.	6
13	NM	Like many teammates didn’t make a big imprint on the game.	4
14	Rich	Kicked a long bomb in the third term to keep the Crows in the game.	6
15	Port	Disposal count is increasing from week to week.	6
16	GWS	Provided plenty of rebound and drive forward on a wing.	5
17	WCE	Laid six tackles but still not winning enough of the footy.	4
18	Geel	Six inside-50s but only had six disposal after half time when game on line.	4
20	Frem	Best game for Adelaide for a long time, kicked one of the goals of the year.	7
21	Bris	Sluggish start but OK in last term. Another who needs to lift.	4
22	Melb	Blanketed Melbourne’s small forwards in his usual unassuming manner.	6
23	GCS	Blossoming into a top line midfielder with his distribution of the footy.	7
QF	Syd	One of few Crows in defence who showed his usually certainty and poise.	6
SF	Frem	Set demanding task on Walters. Copped physical buffeting early	5
PF	Haw	Hardly sighted early then skill error cost goal in third. Not a great night.	5