Jake LEVER

2017 Digest:   Suffered a minor hamstring strain which kept him out of the JLT series. A 50/50 proposition for the season opener.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1		Hamstring.
2		–
3	Port	Tough game to return to the senior side, but do so efficiently closing out Brett Eddy.	6
4	Ess	Reads the game so well for a player who is yet to play 40 games.	7
5	GCS	Stuck to the task on Wright and kept him goalless.	6
6	Rich	Intercept marking and attack on the footy as good as anyone in the game.	7
7	NM	Was the best of the Roos tall backs on a day when they were continually left to fend for themselves.	6
8		Hamstring.
9	Bris	Another who saw plenty of action but only half of his (21) touches were effective.	7
10	Frem	Mopped up everything which came his way, the Crows best player in a night of many powerful performances.	9
11	Geel	Best defender on the night with his capacity to play hard and defend when the flow was going against.	7
12	StK	The Crows must get his signature on paper NOW! Reads the play as good as anyone and only has eyes for the ball.	8
13		Bye.
14	Haw	Dragged out wide by Gunston which left the Crows exposed in the middle of defence.	5
15	Carl	Had to work hard all game on the athletic Charlie Curnow, honours even.	6
16	WB	Put a few more zero’s on his contract with a masterful display across halfback, intercept marking a highlight.	8
17	Melb	Mixed up his matchups in defence. Intercepted well early, but then off with what looked like a hammy. Big blow.	4
18		Hamstring.
19		Hamstring.
20	Port	Reads the play as well as anyone playing the game, not tested in defence.	7
21	Ess	Accomplished defender whose certainty and judgment showed why he is being pursued by other clubs.	6
22	Syd	His ability to spoil the footy in a crowded pack is remarkable.	6
23	WCE	A typical Lever game. Took some nice marks and read the ball well.	7
QF	GWS	Relished the way GWS brought the ball into attack in first half. Spoilt aerial balls with ease.	7
PF	Geel	Played a key role down back; 14 of his 15 possessions hit the target.	6
GF	Rich	Last game for club? Was negated by Townsend and while tried hard the weight of ball was telling.	5

2016 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1	NM	Took Waite who got away at times early but his second half was strong.	6
2	Port	Never panics, and consistently thwarted wave after wave of Port Adelaide attacks.	7
3	Rich	Youngster read the play well to support fellow defenders. Going well.	6
4	Syd	Showed great composure in the final minutes to baulk instead of blazing away.	5
5	Haw	Did his job matched on Sicily.	5
6	Frem	On the end of a heavy knock where he hurt his shoulder, did return to play.	6
7	WB	Quiet one from the kid who didn’t influence the flow of the game to any great degree.	4
8	Geel	Never shirked a contest and worked well in tandem with Talia.	5
9	GCS	Solid in defence and even managed to have a shot on goal.	6
10	GWS	His intercept marking and reading of the play was again exquisite.	6
11	StK	Took McCartin out of the game and racked up plenty touches at will in defence.	7
12	WCE	No fuss about his game. Just did the little things right.	5
14	NM	Composure under pressure and intercept marking are elite.	6
15	Melb	Injured early but returned to play his role. Quiet one but defensively OK.	3
16	Carl	Took Silvagni and had the kid covered. Did his job with some steadiness.	6
17	Coll	Along with Talia, two of the best young defenders in the AFL.	7
18	Geel	Did well at times sweeping across half back. No star but did what he could.	5
19	Ess	Good contest with Laverde, got caught wrong-footed for his two goals.	6
20	Bris	Had his hands full with Hipwood, but always clever with the footy in hand.	7
21	Frem	Pushed forward for a goal. Enjoyed it too.	6
22	Port	Good match-up on Westhoff, both players shared the spoils.	6
23	WCE	Unexplainable performance, turnovers and nervous with the footy in hand.	4
EF	NM	Kicked a goal and did what was required down back. Solid throughout.	5
SF	Syd	Injured ankle in second term. Tried to return but didn’t play second half.	1

2015 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1		Bye.
2	SANFL	Started quietly but overall had a decent game in defence.	–
3	SANFL	Provided rebound and positive intent in fine display in defence .	–
4	SANFL	Very impressive across half-back, particularly damaging early.	–
5	SANFL	Immaculate as plus-one defender before exiting late with cramps.	–
6	GCS	Composed in defence on debut and accumulated plenty of possessions.	6
7	StK	Kept Hickey to one goal in his debut at the Adelaide Oval.	5
8	GWS	Got the better of an inaccurate Stewart. Going well.	6
9	Frem	Playing like a seasoned professional. Looks an inspired draft selection.	7
10		Ankle.
11		Ankle.
12		Ankle.
13	SANFL	Didn't miss a beat as intercepting defender in return from injury.	–
15	WCE	Had his head cut open but kept working.	5
16	Port	Had to contend with resting ruckmen when they pushed forward.	5
17	GCS	Plays beyond his years, never panics and looks comfortable with the footy.	7
18	Syd	Effective job on Reid after being blitzed early by Tippett.	5
19	Rich	Conceded first goal of the game to Maric and then dominated his position.	6
20	Ess	Showed great courage and willingness to get involved. Looks a player.	5
21		Rested.
22	WCE	Did the job on Hill and rebounded with confidence.	7
23	Geel	Kid found the going tough down back. Never a factor in any phase.	2
EF		–
SF		–