Dougal HOWARD

2017 Digest:   Working his way back from an ACL tear suffered in Round 13 last season but is well ahead of schedule and could return early in the year.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3	SANFL	Made return from knee injury via SANFL reserves and kicked two majors.	–
4	SANFL	Back in the seniors as he continues his progress from injury. Had six rebound 50s and looked good.	–
5	SANFL	Looked solid without setting the world on fire. Slowly building.	–
6	SANFL	Near-perfect in defence. Smart and didn’t put a foot wrong.	–
7	SANFL	Okay in defence but wasn’t a major factor.	–
8	SANFL	Bye.	–
9	SANFL	Valiant in defence. Didn’t do much wrong.	–
10	SANFL	Didn't have much of an influence on proceedings.	–
11	SANFL	Played a role at both ends. Was okay.	–
12	SANFL	Relishing his extended run in attack. Ragdolled the Bloods with eight goals and 11 marks.	–
13	SANFL	Couldn’t repeat last week’s heroics. Goalless but didn’t look too bad.	–
14	SANFL	Bye.	–
15	SANFL	Nailed two ripping goals and showed his versatility by pinch-hitting successfully in ruck.	–
16	SANFL	Looked solid early before fizzling late.	–
17	SANFL	His snapped goal was a beauty but didn’t impose himself for four quarters.	–
18	SANFL	His snapped goal was a beauty but didn’t impose himself for four quarters.	–
19		Bye.
20	SANFL	Indestructible and indefatigable in defence. Has a bright AFL future as a swing man.	–
21	Coll	Ended the game with a great smother, turned on the afterburners and sprinted in on goal. Great reward for a good game.	6
22	WB	Started back and was okay other than a few lapses in third term. Has the talent to work with.	4
23	GCS	Hardly troubled in defence despite his opponent Peter Wright kicking two out of the Suns three goals.	6
EF	WCE	Took Petrie and had hands full at times, but also was impressive with his ability impact contests.	6

2016 Season

1	SANFL	Bagged three goals and competed hard in ruck with 18 hitouts.	–
2	Adel	Made his debut and showed some great signs; the overhead goal was special.	4
3	SANFL	Kicked two goals, tried hard in ruck and pulled down a screamer.	–
4	SANFL	Bye.	–
5	SANFL	Nice work around the park with 18 touches and tried hard in ruck.	–
6	Rich	Used in ruck and attack. Shows good endeavour and work-rate despite being undersized.	4
7	SANFL	Decent response to AFL axe with two majors and some nice marks.	–
8	SANFL	Tried hard in ruck and marked strongly at both ends of the ground.	–
9	SANFL	Took some strong pack marks and kicked a goal. Was okay in ruck.	–
10	Melb	Best game at top level and gave O.McDonald trouble. Off in final term with hamstring issue.	5
11	Coll	Worked hard in attack and in ruck. Competed strongly without getting much ball.	4
12	WB	Two shots on goal at the end of the third term, and produced his first AFL goal.	4
13	Frem	Badly injured his knee.	2
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2015 Season

1		–
2		–
3		Leg.
4		Leg.
5		Leg.
6		Leg.
7		Leg.
8		Leg.
9		Leg.
10		Leg.
11	SANFL	Solid debut. Kicked a goal and did some nice things in attack.	–
12	SANFL	Bye.	–
13	SANFL	Very quiet afternoon.	–
14	SANFL	Match postponed.	–
15	SANFL	Kicked a late goal to keep it interesting but was quiet overall.	–
16	SANFL	Provided a forward target. Kicked a goal and showed good signs.	–
17	SANFL	Booted the first goal of the game but didn't do much else.	–
18	SANFL	Laid six tackles and slammed a wonderful goal. Never stopped trying .	–
19	SANFL	Strong second half. Was excellent in defence and kicked a nice goal.	–
20	SANFL	Very quiet night.	–
21	SANFL	Didn't put a foot wrong in the backline.	–
22	SANFL	Superb in defence again with his intercept marking and rebound.	–
23	SANFL	Stats weren't amazing but looked good at times.	–