Elliott KAVANAGH

2015 Digest:   On the verge of senior selection early in 2014, but didn’t grab a senior spot until midway through and didn’t do enough in his three games to hold his place. A standout in running trials.

2015 NAB Cup:   Handed a tagging role in the Demons match and did well. OK in both NAB games and hasn’t harmed his long-term chances.

2015 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Started well but disappeared for a bit. Ended with 20 touches.	–
4	VFL	Impressive in midfield. 24 touches, seven tackles.	–
5	VFL	Battled hard in close and got his hands to the ball first at stoppages.	–
6	VFL	Not as prominent as previous weeks but was OK.	–
7		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
8	VFL	Consistent four quarter performer in Dons’ midfield.	–
9	VFL	Influential performer in win. 23 touches and a goal.	–
10	Geel	Great first half then faded. At least worth persisting with.	6
11	WCE	Needed to do a lot more to hold his spot.	3
13	Haw	Sub. Thrown in when Hawks were right on top and that made it difficult.	1
14	StK	Only bobbed up a couple of times.	2
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Steady outing in midfield. 23 possessions, nine tackles.	–
17		Senior emergency.
18	VFL	Used in midfield and defence and was OK at times.	–
19	VFL	Crashed in and won a fair bit of ball. Kicked a ripper goal too.	–
20	VFL	Solid effort in midfield. 23 touches and five tackles.	–
21	VFL	One of Bombers’ best in stirring Friday night win.	–
22	VFL	Battled on after a few big hits to be an influential performer.	–
23	Coll	Quiet game and was subbed out in the final term.	2

2014 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Toiled hard in midfield and attacked the ball strongly.	–
2	PM	Battled a touch in a defensive midfield role.	–
3		Senior emergency.
4		Senior emergency.
5		Senior emergency.
6		Ill.
7	VFL	Worked into the game but looked short of a gallop.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Tagged Valenti and was taken to the cleaners. Ordinary.	–
10	VFL	Best offensive game this year with 25 touches. Bombers best.	–
11	VFL	Only nine touches in midfield but battled hard.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	Melb	Sub. Late inclusion for Fletcher and came on in the last term. No impact.	1
14	Adel	Took a step forward with his 15 disposals. There were some good signs.	5
15	VFL	Drifted in and out of the game. Not his best.	–
16	VFL	Worked hard in midfield without starring. 17 disposals.	–
17	VFL	21 possessions and did some good things.	–
18	VFL	Chipped in with two goals from a wing. 16 disposals.	–
19	VFL	Battled hard in the trenches but wasn’t a factor on spread.	–
20	Rich	Sub. On at three-quarter time but unable to alter the flow of the contest.	1
21	VFL	Did some good things and kicked a goal.	–
22	VFL	Injured hamstring after five early touches.	–
23		Hamstring.
QF		Hamstring.
EF		Hamstring.
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Did his bit in midfield. Solid outing.	–
2	VFL	Impressive effort in midfield. Strong around the stoppages.	–
3	Frem	Lively at times and kicked a goal at important stage.	4
4	VFL	Worked hard to break free but not his best game.	–
5	VFL	Worked into the game well after a slow start. Two goals.	–
6	VFL	Struggled to get into the game early. OK late.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	Bris	Great effort. Copped heavy knock early but responded to play a part.	6
9	VFL	Less midfield time and it impact his contribution.	–
10	VFL	Struggled to get into the game all day. Had a rough fortnight.	–
11	VFL	Bounced back after a few down weeks. Workrate important.	–
12	VFL	Kept chugging away in the midfield. Just fair.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	In and out of the game after a great early goal. Limped off late.	–
15	VFL	Drifted through midfield without a great deal of impact.	–
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Played a run-with role on Magner and did a very good job.	–
18	VFL	Tagged Alik Magin and did a sterling job on the former Sun.	–
19	VFL	Did a good job negating Schneider’s impact.	–
20	VFL	Did a good job negating the impact of Hawk Liam Shiels.	–
21		Senior emergency.
22	VFL	Again played a solid game in midfield in a defensive role.	–
23	Rich	Still finding his feet at the top level and looked off the pace throughout.	3
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Essendon

5	VFL	Got through OK in first game back. Showed a bit.	–
6	VFL	In and out of the game. Still building fitness.	–
8	VFL	Floated in and out of the game but had a real impact.	–
10	VFL	Slow start but worked into the game after half time.	–
11	VFL	Worked hard around the contests.	–
12	VFL	Impressive for long periods. Smart ball use a key.	–
13	VFL	Burst in and out of the game and used the ball cleanly.	–
15	VFL	Did well for three quarters until being rested.	–
16	VFL	Not his best game this year.	–
17	VFL	Good showing against solid opposition.	–
18	Haw	New boy did a couple of handy pieces of work	3
21	VFL	Played well in midfield. Won the ball inside and out.	–
22	VFL	Kicked a goal and worked hard for four quarters.	–
23	VFL	On and off the ground. Looked hampered.	–