James PODSIADLY

2015 Digest:   Played all but one game in his first season with the Crows but the former Cat’s 26 goals were the lowest tally in five seasons in the AFL. How he is utilised by coach Phil Walsh alongside Walker and Jenkins will be interesting.

2015 NAB Cup:   Thrown back for long periods in opening two NAB matches then dropped back to SANFL last week and again played defence.

2015 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1		Bye.
2	SANFL	Looked solid before departing with a back injury in the third quarter.	–
3		Back.
4		Back.
5		Back.
6		Back.
7	SANFL	Marshalled the defence smartly in return from back injury.	–
8		Back.
9	SANFL	Impressive in defence aerially (nine marks) and kicked a goal.	–
10	SANFL	Powerhouse forward display with five goals, 14 marks.	–
11	SANFL	Bye.	–
12	SANFL	Quiet afternoon.	–
13	SANFL	Booted three first-half goals and was dynamic aerially.	–
14	SANFL	Match postponed.	–
15	SANFL	Always looked a threat, especially in the air, grabbing eight marks.	–
16	SANFL	Flexed his muscle with five goals and some strong marks.	–
17	SANFL	Continued ripping form with another five-goal bag and nine marks.	–
18	SANFL	Well held before springing to life with two fourth-quarter majors.	–
19	SANFL	Wayward with 1.3 but strong fourth-term pack marking was a feature.	–
20	SANFL	Slow start but kicked two second-half goals to give Crows a sniff.	–
21	SANFL	Dominating the SANFL. Slammed nine goals, 23 touches, 11 marks.	–
22	SANFL	Wow. Kicked 11.6 and took 18 marks. Has 20 goals in two weeks.	–
23		–
EF		–
SF		–

2014 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1	Geel	Copped hand injury early and never a factor after that – three marks, no goals.	2
2	Port	Kicked one goal but contributed little else to the game.	3
3	Syd	Played more as the leading forward, and produced eight inside 50s.	7
4	StK	Roamed far and wide from forward post. Got on top of Delaney as game went on.	6
5	GWS	Played more as the lead-up forward with Jenkins in the side.	5
6	WB	Quiet early, but came into the game more as the matchups started to suit.	5
7	Melb	Two goals from four attempts.	5
9	Coll	Like Jenkins given the freedom to find the footy with Walker back in side.	6
10	Carl	Failed to hit scoreboard and forced up the ground to get a kick by Jamison.	3
11	GCS	Getting better with Taylor Walker in the side.	6
12	Frem	Forced to come out a long way from goal in search of the ball.	3
13	NM	Five inside-50s and two great goals for his contribution to the forward line.	6
14	Ess	Kicked two goals from limited chances.	5
15	Port	No goals but proved his worth in the forward 50.	5
16	GWS	Marked strongly at centre half forward and outgunned Jaksch with three goals.	6
17	Haw	Two goals and his clunk marking around the ground is a highlight.	7
18	Coll	Celebrated 100th game with three marks and a goal. Provided a presence.	5
19	WCE	Copped a knee in the ribs and a bloodied nose when shifted to defence.	4
20		Soreness.
21	Rich	Two goals in the last term to give the Crows a fleeting chance of victory.	5
22	NM	Covered a lot of ground, but only two scoring shots went wide.	5
23	StK	On Gwilt and generally quiet.	4
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	Haw	One goal and two score assists in opening half. Battled away.	3
2	NM	Lowered his colours to Grima but kept battling. Kicked a goal from two marks.	4
3	Carl	Kicked one goal but generally well held by Henderson.	4
4	Syd	Had to roam up the ground to get a kick but worked hard all night.	5
5	WB	Three contested marks and a goal but still not at his very best.	5
6	Rich	Found going tough against Rance but at least kept on presenting – radar off.	5
7	Ess	A key to the victory when spent time at CHB after reshuffle. Best game for year.	7
8	Coll	Grabbed four contested marks and kicked two goals in third term. Handy effort.	6
9	Port	Two first-term goals and ended with four in a steady forward effort.	7
10		Knee.
11	GWS	Kicked five, including four in the third term when game still on the line.	8
13	Bris	Not much as marking forward and then spent time across half back. OK.	5
14	Frem	Had McPharlin on him at times and kept battling. Only two marks and one goal.	4
15	Haw	Gibson had his measure for most of the night but kept battling – six marks.	5
16	Melb	Great effort in unsuitable conditions. Took six marks and kicked two goals.	7
17	Adel	Work-rate good but struggled to find footy with Talia then Rutten on his wheel.	4
18	StK	Took a mark of the year contender and moved well up forward – two goals.	6
19		Suspended.
20	Port	Steady. Grabbed 10 marks back and forward and kicked two third-quarter goals.	7
21	WCE	Mackenzie had the better of him for most of the night but kicked two goals.	4
22	Syd	Had Grundy and later Richards to deal with. Kicked one goal in an even effort.	5
23	Bris	Had Patfull for company and rarely got off the chain to be a factor.	4
QF	Frem	Great battle against Dawson. Kicked 3.2 but only two marks on the day.	6
SF	Port	Struggled to get into the contest at all and never threatened.	1
PF	Haw	Got his hands to the ball, but dropped plenty of marks. Was that his last appearance?	3
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	Frem	Kicked two goals from 16 disposals and five marks. OK but didn’t star.	6
2	Haw	Kicked five goals including three in final term and grabbed six marks.	8
3	NM	Cats’ most dangerous forward to end with 5.3 from eight marks.	7
4	Rich	Windy conditions didn’t help his cause but never got into the game at all.	2
5	Bris	Conditions didn’t suit and never a factor. Appeared to get injured late.	2
6	Melb	Kicked three goals and took a hanger to be an effective forward.	7
7	Adel	Couldn’t get away from Talia and struggled to find any form all day.	3
8	Coll	Like Hawkins inaccuracy cost him (2.3). Generally well held inside the 50 arc.	5
9	WB	Struggling for form. Only goal came when game was all over.	3
10	GWS	Kicked three and threatened at times but still yet to find his best.	5
13	Syd	Form struggles continue. Kicked two goals but not really a factor.	4
14	Port	Form continues to be a concern. Only two marks and no goals.	3
18	VFL	Poor start but got better as the game wore on in return.	–
19	Haw	Kicked a key goal late but prior to that was playing VFL football.	3
20	WCE	Tried to fill the void left by Hawkins and ended with three goals. Tried hard.	6
21	StK	Starting to find some form alongside Hawkins – six marks, two goals.	6
22	WB	Grabbed nine marks and kicked a goal. Handy foil alongside Hawkins.	6
23	Syd	Worked well alongside Hawkins for five marks and three goals.	6
EF	Frem	Had a howler. Coach had seen enough and put him to full back late.	3