Jake KING

2014 Digest:   Controversy seems to have followed the small forward over summer, but he has developed into a useful piece of the attack. Not only does he chip in for a goal or two, but his defensive pressure and tackling are valuable. Had post-season surgery and has been eased into training but played against Collingwood at the weekend.

2014 NAB Cup:   A few surgeries held him out early, but played past two weeks in VFL trials.

2014 Season

Played for : Richmond

1	PM	Had 17 touches and was lively across half forward.	–
2	Carl	Negating forward on Yarran. Handling not clean. Subbed off in third term.	3
3	WB	Not in it in first half. Kicked important goal but knee troubled him	3
4	VFL	Kicked a goal but wasn’t a major contributor.	–
5	VFL	OK in attack but didn’t do enough to bang down the door.	–
6		Foot.
7		Toe.
8		Toe.
9		Toe.
10		Toe.
11		Foot.
12		Toe.
13		Toe.
14		Toe.
15		Toe.
16		Foot.
17		Foot.
18		Foot.
19		Retired.
20		Retired.
21		Retired.
22		Retired.
23		Retired.
QF		Retired.
EF		Retired.
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Richmond

1	Carl	Got into the game in second term and ended with two very handy goals.	4
2	StK	Pressure good all night and played his role perfectly – five tackles and a goal.	7
3	WB	Proved a handful up forward with his effort and competitiveness.	6
4	Coll	Battling hard until a severely corked buttock forced him off in third term.	4
5		Hamstring.
6	Geel	Kicked four goals so not much more he could have done as a small forward.	8
7	Port	A Tiger barometer: when he is harassing and kicking goals, Richmond wins.	7
8	Melb	Found his way into game for two goals and two inside-50s.	6
9	Ess	Very quiet evening from the push-up king – offensively and defensively.	3
10	WCE	Butler had him for the night and was well held. Kicked one goal.	4
11		Ankle.
12	Adel	Laird/Brown nullified him well. Only goal came in final term.	3
13	WB	Running battle with Goodes and was normal feisty self without hitting scoreboard.	4
14	StK	No great impact and subbed off in third quarter.	3
15	NM	Gave some life but Mullett was able to push forward on him at times.	5
16	GCS	Just nine touches up forward and failed to hit scoreboard. Not his best outing.	4
17	Frem	Lively at half forward and tried to get goal side. Kicked a ripper in the third term.	5
18		Hamstring.
19		Hamstring.
20		Hamstring.
21		Hamstring.
22	GWS	Just the one late goal but worked higher up the ground to get involved.	4
23	Ess	Kicked two goals and was busy up forward without starring.	5
EF	Carl	Busy first term (five disp) then coaches sent out an APB after he went missing.	3
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Richmond

2	Coll	Copped a knock to knee in opening skirmishes. Subbed off in third term.	2
6	Port	Played his part in the win with two goals.	7
7	Syd	Tried hard to provide a contest but struggled to find the ball.	3
8	Ess	In attack matched with Heppell and Dyson at the start. Didn’t feature early.	4
9	Haw	Bustled around for three goals from his limited touches so did his job.	6
10	StK	On Newnes and not significant, although always a presence and good late.	3
12	GWS	Didn’t hit the scoreboard and it wasn’t one of his better days – one tackle.	3
14	Adel	A serious knee injury forced him to be substituted out of the game.	5
18	Carl	Had a strong presence in first half but tapered.	6
19	Bris	Worked hard for his teammates all night to keep the ball up forward.	6
20	WB	Key to steadying team when Dogs made a three-quarter rush. Solid effort.	7
21	Frem	Had a crack. Kicked three goals, set up other shots and kept the team in it.	7