Hugh GODDARD

2017 Digest:   Back in running work after long rehab following ruptured achilles tendon. Now will embark on mini-pre-season to catch up.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1		Achilles.
2		Achilles.
3		Achilles.
4	VFL	Got through comeback game from Achilles injury unscathed in VFL development league.	–
5	VFL	Played three quarters in the development league and was solid. Not far off VFL senior return.	–
6	VFL	Got through another game in the development league and is nearing a senior VFL return.	–
7	VFL	First senior VFL outings after injury and was handy, but looked a tad rusty too.	–
8	VFL	Did a few encouraging things, but had a quiet day overall.	–
9	VFL	Quiet game and still looks to be taking time getting back to top form.	–
10	VFL	Just six touches down back and wasn’t at his best.	–
11	VFL	Just going at present and still looks like he is adjusting back to playing footy.	–
12		Foot.
13		Foot.
14		Foot.
15		Foot.
16		Foot.
17		Foot.
18		Foot.
19		Foot.
20		Foot.
21		Foot.
22		Foot.
23		Foot.

2016 Season

1		Played in VFL trial against Box Hill Hawks.
2		Played in VFL trial against Williamstown.
3		Concussion.
4	VFL.	Bye.	–
5	VFL	Led to the ball a bit in the back half. Will improve.	–
6	VFL	OK but isn’t exactly banging the selection door down at this stage.	–
7		Senior emergency.
8	VFL	Not his best outing down back but is a work in progress.	–
9	VFL	Had an up and down afternoon in the back half.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	Adel	Jenkins torched him but worse was to come when he injured Achilles. Stretchered.	1
12		Achilles.
13		Achilles.
14		Achilles.
15		Achilles.
16		Achilles.
17		Achilles.
18		Achilles.
19		Achilles.
20		Achilles.
21		Achilles.
22		Achilles.
23		Achilles.

2015 Season

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Beaten on the day but still did some good things.	–
4	VFL	Strong game down back. Very good one-on-one.	–
5	VFL	Had hands full on occasions but competed strongly.	–
6	VFL	Defended well and picked right time to help rebound.	–
7		Rested.
8	VFL	OK down back after having a week off.	–
9	VFL	Had hands full early but then took some great marks.	–
10		Senior emergency.
11	VFL	Started forward and had an impact. Faded in second half.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Played at both ends and used strong body in the contests.	–
14	VFL	Had nine touches and contested fairly well.	–
15	VFL	Spoilt well in marking contests in defence.	–
16	Rich	Debutant serviceable as defender minding resting talls.	4
17	Melb	Second gamer worked hard down back. Subbed off last term.	5
18	Port	Had demanding task on Ryder but stuck to his guns.	4
19	Frem	More for his education against tall Freo forwards. Admirable persistence.	4
20	NM	Held his own on Petrie in first half but North’s main forward got away.	5
21	Geel	Started on Walker and did a good job then had time on bigger Hawkins.	5
22	Syd	Picked up Tippett or Pike in defence then to forward line.	3
23	WCE	Overpowered by resting rucks. Pushed forward to goal with only kick. Subbed.	1