James SICILY

2017 Digest:   Used at half back in JLT opener vs Geelong and again in loss to Roos. Will switch-hit when real season starts.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Ess	Struggled to make any real impact in a number of roles.	3
2		–
3		Senior emergency.
4	Geel	Quiet early then did show a small spark up forward in second half when side was getting smashed potatoes style. Two goals.	5
5	WCE	Lively start at half forward and gave Hawks some real energy in the contests. Corked thigh in third term but seemed okay.	6
6	StK	Unsighted early other than nice mark on wing. Went back at stages too. Late goal, but needs to find consistency.	3
7	Melb	Used across half forward. Flitted in and out of the game but in the end had very little influence.	2
8	VFL	Poor start but was a touch better late. Still needs to get better to earn a recall.	–
9	Coll	Late inclusion after a month in the VFL joined the first-half party with three goals, but kept in check thereafter.	5
10	Syd	Snagged a goal and did a few good things, but teases more than a King St dancer at times.	5
11	Port	Half forward not a great place to be when inside-50 count runs at x-x. As a result he touched the pill 11 times. Two goals.	4
12	GCS	Floated in and out of the game. Looked better when he was coming from behind the ball rather than approaching it from forward.	4
13		Bye.
14	Adel	Was colossal in defence taking 10 marks thwarting many Crows attacks.	7
15	Coll	Played down back again (on Fasolo) at times. Looking more comfortable by the week as a defender. Long-term home?	7
16	GWS	22 disposals, seven marks and gave some lip. Among Hawthorn’s best. Even performance across the afternoon.	7
17	Geel	Down back again and was going well until injured third term. Returned to give what he could.	5
18	Frem	Fantastic game in defence with four contested marks. Had a strange argument with teammates too.	7
19	Syd	Brilliant game down back with 28 disposals, 88% of them to advantage. 14 marks to boot.	8
20	Rich	Rebounded like the bed springs on a Spaniards honeymoon. Ended with 28 disposals in a handy performance.	7
21	NM	Foot skills exemplary and read the play beautifully. 11 Marks, but also did the tough things for the team.	7
22	Carl	Was targeted by the Blues and didn’t handle it well. Gave away plenty of free kicks which proved costly.	3
23	WB	Antagonistic bugger who kicked one great goal and was steady from half-back throughout.	8

2016 Season

1	Geel	Only two touches in the first hour and didn’t get much better in second half.	2
2	WCE	Missed a few sitters but ended with four goals. Impressive in the air.	7
3	WB	Held his nerve with three crunch goals in the last term.	6
4	StK	Dempster tracked him closely, but got away for two goals and attacked ball well in air.	5
5	Adel	Managed two goals and looked lively but generally well held.	4
6	GWS	Frozen out in forward 50 and had a tough night.	3
7	Rich	Matched up with Morris. Horrible turnover in second term, but brilliant goal at end.	5
8	Frem	Grabbed 10 marks but usage by foot was poor.	4
9	Syd	Jumped high and tackled strongly early, but disappeared in second half.	3
10	Bris	Worked his way into the game after a poor first half.	3
11	Melb	Started back then went forward in third term. Minimal impact overall.	3
13	NM	Pivotal to Hawk turnaround and third quarter helped turn match. Five goals.	7
14	GCS	Two first-half goals from strong marks and three for the game. Dead-eye Dick.	6
16	Port	One of the best six-disposal games ever had, in the opponent’s face all game.	5
17	Syd	Found going tough on Grundy. Two marks and no goals. Great learning tool.	2
18	Rich	Made most of limited chances to kick three goals from seven kicks.	6
19	Carl	Continues to grow in stature at both ends of the ground. Provides some spunk.	6
20	Melb	Frost and others had his measure in a battling display. No goals and three marks.	3
21		Suspended.
22	WCE	Booted two goals but only took two marks.	5
23	Coll	One final-term goals but well held for most of the day. Three marks.	4
QF		Ill.
SF	WB	Early goal but failed to find the footy up forward. Six marks, six kicks.	3

2015 Season

1		–
2	Ess	Sub. Kicked a goal and worked hard as a lead up forward.	4
3		Senior emergency.
4	VFL	Things didn’t go his way, but worked hard to create for others.	–
5	VFL	Bye.	–
6	VFL	Just 10 touches and a goal against Werribee.	–
7	VFL	Struggled to get into the game across half forward.	–
8	VFL	Broke game open in second term. The difference with five goals.	–
9	VFL	Very well held. Just eight touches and goalless.	–
10	VFL	Back in form with two goals and some great marks.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Fantastic in attack with five goals	–
13	VFL	Unable to back up last week’s form. Inconsistent effort.	–
14	VFL	Worked hard in attack but things didn’t always fall his way.	–
15	VFL	Worked up in midfield to get hands on ball – 21 possessions.	–
16	VFL	Plenty of ball at half forward and rewarded with thee goals.	–
17	VFL	Good four-quarter effort in a losing team.	–
18	VFL	Goalless but workrate was good for much of the day.	–
19		Hand.
20		Hand.
21	VFL	Best afield on return from injury. Eight goals, 10 marks.	–
22	Bris	Two goals and shanked a sitter. Fitted in well in front half.	6
23	Carl	Did some good things but probably misses out come selection next week.	4
QF	VFL	Bye.	–
SF	VFL	Gave a good leading target to be a dangerous option.	–
PF	VFL	Bobbed up inside 50 a few times for two goals. Fair.	–
GF		–

2014 Season

1		Box Hill didn’t play.
2	VFL	Good first up effort at this level with two goals.	–
3	VFL	Led up well from half forward but didn’t have a big impact.	–
4	VFL	Competed hard and thought he’d kicked the matchwinner.	–
5	VFL	Played his role well and continues to impress.	–
6	VFL	Worked hard at half forward and attacked the ball with ferocity.	–
7		Rested.
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Quieter this week and was paid close attention by Tiger backs.	–
10	VFL	Just 10 touches and 0.2 at half forward.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	11 touches but couldn’t get into the game.	–
13	VFL	In and out of the game.	–
14		Senior emergency.
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Took a nice grab but didn’t have a great day.	–
17	VFL	Rough trot continues with just seven touches and a goal.	–
18	VFL	Barren run continued in attack then played down back.	–
19	VFL	Three touches. Struggling mightily.	–
20		Found some form in development league with three goals.
21	VFL	Bounced back to form with 2.2 from 26 touches.	–
22	VFL	Good workrate at half forward with 20 touches, two goals.	–
23	VFL	Worked hard in the front half. 15 touches and a goal.	–
QF	VFL	Bye.	–
SF	VFL	Bobbed up with two handy goals in thrilling win.	–
PF	VFL	Kicked three goals and showed good workrate and smarts.	–
GF		–