James MAGNER

2013 Digest:   Retained for a second year on the rookie list after playing 17 games in his first season. Not flashy but is tough, hard and provides a strong body around stoppages. Did tire late last year so timing his effort will be key but faces stiffer competition with the arrival of some star youngsters.

2013 NAB Cup:   First rookie in history to change jumper to a lower number while staying on rookie list.

2013 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1	PM	36 touches in Casey practice match. Strong outing.	–
2	VFL	Worked hard all day in the midfield. Competitor!	–
3	VFL	Worked hard in close all game. Strong effort.	–
4	VFL	Knocked up winning the ball in close. Good at stoppages.	–
5	VFL	Rarely plays a bad game at this level. In everything.	–
6	VFL	Kept on keeping on the middle. A real workhorse.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	Rich	Provided much-needed presence around the footy with 11 contested poss.	6
9	Frem	Worked hard throughout. How he hasn’t played since Round 1 is bizarre.	5
10	VFL	31 disposals, 10 marks, seven tackles and six inside 50s. Huge!	–
11	VFL	Along with Couch, dominated the game in midfield. 40 touches.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Had 26 possessions to ensure the Casey machine kept on rolling.	–
14	VFL	27 possessions and laid five tackles to again be among Casey’s best.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Worked hard without his mate Couch. Brave until the end.	–
17	VFL	Tagged by Kavanagh and had him impact restricted.	–
18	VFL	Tagged Kyle Martin and did a good job whilst winning his own ball.	–
19	VFL	Had 27 possessions whilst playing a good defensive role.	–
20	VFL	Two early goals but was fairly well held in midfield.	–
21	VFL	Massive outing with a ridiculous 51 possessions in Casey’s big win.	–
22	VFL	Had 22 disposals rotating between midfield and attack. Solid.	–
23		Rested.
QF	VFL	30 possessions and a goal but was wasteful with his disposal by foot.	–
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2012 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1	Bris	Great debut. Continued on pre-season form to grab 23 touches, two goals.	7
2	WCE	The team’s best midfielder. Had 32 touches and 10 clearances.	7
3	Rich	Did not get into the game at all after two good games – nine disposals.	2
4	WB	Quiet day and was run down at vital stage in final term.	3
5	StK	Helped off with left ankle injury in third term but returned. Strong.	6
6	Geel	Tried hard but big start to year might be catching up with him.	3
7	Haw	Busy in midfield early then tapered.	5
8	Syd	One of few strong Demons but overwhelmed by numbers around the packs.	4
9	Carl	Form has hit plateau and wasn’t really a factor despite trying hard.	4
10	Ess	Aggressive at the contest but not a big game.	4
11	Coll	Locked down Maxwell and did OK but apart from a goal offered little else.	3
13	GWS	Provided pressure around the ball inside forward 50 – seven tackles.	6
14	Bris	Matched up on Adcock and was only fair.	4
15	Rich	Couldn’t get into the game at all and subbed off midway through third term.	1
17	Port	Felt the pinch and subbed off in third term.	4
19	GCS	Subbed on second term then took Ablett, held him to 12 second-half touches.	4
20	StK	Sub came on in last term for Moloney.	1
22	VFL	Had 24 touches against his former club in midfield.	–
23	VFL	Provided lots of grunt but lacked a bit of polish.	–