Dennis ARMFIELD

2017 Digest:   Emotional spark plug that sets the benchmark for effort, yet misfires on skills front remain part of veteran’s make-up.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	One goal from one kick, which just isn’t enough for a veteran small forward.	1
2	Melb	Kicked a goal and got a bit of the ball, but lacking the impact he showed at stages last season.	4
3		Handy outing with 21 possessions and a goal in loss to Port Melbourne. Might need another week.
4	PM	Worked hard in the front half to keep the ball in. Provided leadership.	–
5	VFL	In and out of the game with 13 touches and a couple of score assists. Just fair.	–
6	VFL	Handy performance from the veteran. 12 of 15 disposals were kicks, also added two goals.	–
7	VFL	In and out of the game with 14 possessions. Steady without starring.	–
8	VFL	Had 22 touches and laid five tackles. His voice was important at times too.	–
9	VFL	Had 17 touches and kicked two goals. Also applied good pressure in attack.	–
10		Bye.
11		Bye.
12	VFL	Up and down day in a few different roles. Ended with 13 possessions and a goal.	–
13	VFL	Just the 15 touches on a wing, but tried hard. Chase-down tackle a highlight.	–
14	VFL	Just the 11 touches and wasn’t able to get into the game.	–
15	VFL	Absolute howler. Had just five touches.	–
16	VFL	Moved to half back and was okay without being great. Then went forward.	–
17	VFL	Had his moments, but 20 disposals didn’t equate to much impact. Hard to see him cracking the senior side again.	–
18	VFL	Played a variety of roles and his effort was good. 15 disposals. Blues happy with his leadership.	–
19	VFL	Played a number of different roles. Defended well in the back half and was even able to hit the scoreboard at an important time.	–
20	Ess	Played down back on Bomber small forwards. Okay without setting world on fire; 14 disposals.	4
21	WCE	Had his hands full with Cripps. The Eagle kicked three early goals.	4
22		Senior emergency.
23	Syd	Performed admirably in his last his last game. Displayed some dash and ran hard. Didn’t always use it well.	5

2016 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		Hamstring.
2		Hamstring.
3		Hamstring.
4	VFL	First game back from injury and was a good contributor.	–
5	VFL	Run and experience was a factor. Rated the Blues’ best player.	–
6	Ess	Snap goal in fourth tern proved critical. Three inside-50s and two tackles.	4
7	Coll	Good energy when he came on and gut-running in final term worried Pies.	5
8	Port	Burst in and out a few times but also made a few errors by foot.	4
9	NM	Nothing he does looks overly pretty but is a consistent trier.	4
10	Geel	Three goals and caused havoc up forward with his pace. Key to win.	7
11	Bris	Three goals in another livewire performance. His speed and spread was pivotal.	7
12	StK	Showed a few breakaway bursts of speed, but well below recent form.	4
14		Groin.
15		Groin.
16	Adel	Kicked side’s entire first-term score (3.0). Four for the match. Quiet after half time.	7
17	WCE	Won a bit of the ball but didn’t hit the scoreboard. Four inside-50s.	5
18	Syd	In and out of the game up forward. Generally made the right decisions when he got it.	4
19	Haw	Quiet day. Struggled to make an impact both offensively and defensively.	4
20	StK	Got behind the defence a few times but unable to make the Saints pay.	4
21	Bris	Had an unsuccessful crack minding Zorko. Late goal put Blues within grasp of victory.	5
22	Melb	Allowed a bit too much room early but didn’t hit the scoreboard as he can do.	5
23	Ess	Chipped in with two goals but not much else. Just one tackle.	4

2015 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		–
2		–
3	Ess	Defensive pressure good and kicked a goal. Faded but not the worst.	5
4	StK	Did a good job to close down Savage’s run.	6
5	Coll	No frills but at least showed desperation.	5
6	Bris	Shadowed Rich and won that battle until released late in game.	6
7	GWS	Unable to provide outside run required.	3
8	Geel	Not as bad as some. Nullified Motlop so did his job. Two tackles.	6
9	Syd	Thrown task on Jetta but lost him too often. Kept battling.	4
10	Adel	Two goals from seven kicks playing up forward. Nipped in at times.	4
12	Port	Two goals a good return at half forward.	5
13	GCS	Two goals and worked hard at half forward. Steady performance.	6
14	WB	Had an impact in front half with workrate and pressure. Inaccuracy (2.4) a bit costly.	6
15	Rich	Struggled to impact the game and ended with an injured arm.	2
16		Arm.
17		Arm.
18		Arm.
19		Arm.
20		Arm.
21		Arm.
22		Arm.
23		Arm.

2014 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		Didn’t play for Northern Blues.
2		Knee.
3	VFL	Got better as the game wore on with his run.	–
4	VFL	Battled hard all afternoon. Gave 100%.	–
5	VFL	Got better as the game wore on to have a big impact.	–
6	VFL	Tried hard all day.	–
7	VFL	Worked hard around the ball but wasn’t overly influential.	–
8	StK	One dashing run set up a goal in first half and did a decent job on Montagna.	6
10	Adel	Shadowed Dangerfield and kept him from being overly dangerous.	5
11		Calf.
12	Geel	Huge first term (seven disposals) but touched it four times thereafter.	3
13	Haw	Had task on Birchall who got away too many times when game on the line.	3
14	GWS	A late inclusion for Murphy, he provided a little run in the final term.	3
15	Coll	Seemed to be tagging himself and did it brilliantly. No kicks. Subbed off.	1
16	VFL	OK with 16 possessions but didn’t do enough for recall.	–
17	VFL	Tagged Anthony at times and was soundly beaten.	–
18	VFL	In and out of the game without having a big impact.	–
19	VFL	Had 26 touches and was one of the Blues’ better performers.	–
20	VFL	Gave dash at times but was all too infrequent.	–
21	Geel	Sub. Late inclusion for McLean. Made some mistakes from limited touches.	1
22	VFL	Good early in midfield but influence waned in second half.	–
23	Ess	Subbed off late after playing lockdown role on Dempsey. Used it poorly.	4
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Sent to Deledio in second term. Restricted him slightly but own game suffered.	6
2	Coll	Had a go as he always does and left nothing out there.	5
3	Geel	Gritty performance highlighted by a goal and good efficiency.	5
4	WCE	Used defensively across half forward on Hurn and was superb.	8
5	Adel	Solid throughout keeping Dangerfield in check. A favourite of MM’s.	6
6	Melb	Handy again with a couple of goals and some timely pressure.	6
7	StK	Played with real spirit but lack of kicking polish hurts him.	6
8	Port	Consistently broke the lines with his blistering speed. Damaging.	7
9	Bris	Started on bench and made a solid contribution.	6
10	GWS	His blistering pace has become a lethal weapon for the Blues –two goals.	6
11	Ess	Flashed in a few times but not a big game.	4
12	Haw	Tried to shadow Birchall but was unsuccessful. Limited impact offensively.	3
14	Syd	Does nothing flashy but does what is required. Hard worker.	5
15	Coll	Sub. On first term and went to Dwyer then Swan. Struggled big time.	2
16	StK	Had tagging role on Steven with partial success.	5
17	NM	Not a big game.	4
18	GCS	Kicked two late goals to cap off a solid display.	6
19	Frem	Used as a defensive forward on D. Pearce and other than a goal had little impact.	3
20	WB	Played a forward tag on Murphy and wasn’t able to effectively shut him down.	4
21	Rich	Slow start but his pace was important after the main break.	6
22	Ess	Played OK but his kicking efficiency was down.	5
23	Port	Didn’t find a lot of the footy but managed two scoring assists.	6
EF	Rich	Had a fairly quiet day.	3
SF	Syd	Couldn’t stop Hannebery who blitzed in first half.	3
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Carlton

1	Rich	Used speed to advantage and was effective.	6
2	Bris	Bobbed up a few times in attack, but not a big night.	3
3	Coll	Meant to be negating forward on Shaw, hurt knee then came back on.	5
5	Frem	Task on Hill in a great battle. Did a reasonable job but little himself.	5
6	GWS	Few touches and influence was negligible.	2
7	StK	Tagged Dal Santo well but did little himself going other way.	6
8	Adel	He bustled away all day in a defensive role but didn’t have much impact.	4
9	Melb	Had a variety of negating roles and was then subbed out for final term.	3
10	Port	His pace was electrifying at times but didn’t get to enough contests.	5
11	Geel	Ran hard and used ball well – six inside 50s and a goal a handy contribution.	7
12	WCE	Went to Gaff in second half and actually did a good job nullifying him.	6
14	Haw	Brilliant early goal then not a big effect on game.	3
15	Coll	Defensive forward on Shaw; did the job reasonably well.	5
16	NM	Won a lot of the ball in the first half. Among the better Blues.	6
17	WB	Tried hard, but several kicks landed in the arms of gleeful opponents.	4
18	Rich	Lifted in second term and got on top of Newman.	5
19	Syd	Lined up on wing against McVeigh. Didn’t break clear until late.	4
20	Bris	First stat came early second term (a goal) but from then played a handy role.	6
21	Ess	Played as role with his pressure up forward but didn’t hit the scoreboard.	5
22	GCS	Did not have a huge influence.	3
23	StK	OK without dominating.	5