Jaeger O'MEARA

2017 Digest:   After being nursed through pre-season the former Sun’s form has warmed fans’ hearts.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Ess	Solid start for the much-hyped recruit, but he will be disappointed with his ball use at times and a few costly misses in front of goal.	6
2	Adel	Monster performance in terms of possessions (37) but only two inside-50s, two tackles. Did grab 19 contested possessions.	7
3	GCS	Not the output he was hoping for against former club. Disposal efficiency a concern.	3
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6	StK	Back from injury and struggled mightily in midfield. No zip, no spread, no threat. At least laid a few tackles.	3
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21	VFL	Dominant effort on return from knee issue. Bombers had no answer for him in limited minutes.	–
22	Carl	Collected 17 disposals on his return. Fed out a couple of clever handballs out but failed to provide any run and carry.	4
23	WB	Great to get a game into him late in the year. Did okay and can hit the ground running for pre-season.	6

2016 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15	NEAFL	Got through a half on much-anticipated return. Plenty of smiles!	–
16	NEAFL	Again had game time managed but was influential when on field.	–
17	NEAFL	Showed class at times in midfield role – four clearances and a goal, then pulled up sore.	–
18	NEAFL	Bye.	–
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2015 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		–
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2014 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	Rich	Hit the ground running and laid a team-high 10 tackles to set the tone.	7
2	Frem	Worked hard to counter Freo with pressure but not a big day.	5
3	Bris	Kept pumping the ball inside 50 and was good around the clearances.	7
4	Haw	Started with brilliant pick-up and goal and good throughout.	6
5	Melb	Production down but did have five inside-50s and four clearances.	5
6	GWS	Quiet first half before exploding in the second half.	6
7	NM	Wasn’t an eye-catcher but quietly went about his work in midfield.	6
9	StK	Class act in the middle and also did the hard things in terms of tackles.	7
10	WB	Didn’t get big numbers but worked hard and helped Ablett with physical presence.	6
11	Adel	Laid eight tackles and had five inside-50’s.	6
12	Syd	Did give up in midfield. Kicked a goal and was one of the Suns best.	7
13	WCE	Not a standout in first half but gathered momentum.	6
14	Geel	Despite copping a heavy knock he returned to play a part. One goal was all class.	6
15	Haw	Kept working hard for four quarters.	6
16	Coll	Quiet start but exploded in second half.	6
17	WB	Stepped up in the absence of Ablett to lead Suns charge with 22 touches, two goals.	7
18	Bris	Zero possessions in first quarter set the tone for him. Nightmare evening.	2
19	StK	Effective midfielder but got tetchy at times with the attention he received.	7
20	Carl	Another who lifted after the main break. Seven inside 50s from 26 touches.	7
21	Port	Battled away in midfield but was overrun in second half by Port’s experience.	5
22	Ess	Only nine disposals and no influence in first half. Second half he hit top gear.	6
23	WCE	Ran out of puff in back end of the season. Couldn’t influence the game.	4
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	StK	Brilliant youngster gave a most encouraging debut.	5
2	Syd	Looked anything but a second-game player against the premiers – excellent.	7
3	Bris	Continues to make an impression in his debut season.	5
4	Port	Held Boak well for first half before tiring in the second half.	5
5	GWS	Able to make something out of nothing and all class in his delivery.	7
6	Frem	Kicked two goals and one of the Suns’ better performers.	6
7	Melb	Enjoyed a great duel with Viney in what may be a long-term battle.	6
8	WB	Emerging star who ignited the Suns in the third quarter.	8
9	Haw	Plenty of run and put himself in positions to win the ball.	6
10	Geel	Star. Won 10 contested poss and kicked a goal and always around the footy.	7
11	NM	Good job in the midfield and had his opponent well covered.	6
12	Ess	Along with Ablett, helped keep Suns close. Pace, power, smarts. A star in the making.	8
14	Adel	Led the Suns for centre clearances and just keeps finding the footy. Classy.	8
15	Bris	OK although Rich had his measure.	6
16	Rich	Good learning experience opposed to Cotchin. Held his own and has a big future.	6
17	Coll	Three goals and plenty of the footy should just about wrap up Rising Star.	8
18	Carl	Did a lot of the dirty work and always in at the hard ball.	7
19	WCE	Had new experience with more time in defence.	5
20	Melb	Grimes kept a close watch but he still had an impact.	5
21	Port	Had four clearances, three inside 50s and kicked a goal.	7
22	StK	Went with Hayes for part of game and will learn. Couple of lovely moves.	6
23	GWS	Full of running to finish the year and should be crowned NAB Rising Star.	7
QF
SF
PF
GF