James STEWART

2017 Digest:   Two goals from two matches hardly enough to cement a spot but the fact he’s playing is a great sign.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1		–
2		–
3		Senior emergency.
4	VFL	Kicked a goal and had 16 touches, but it wasn’t the easiest day for marking forwards.	–
5	VFL	Did well in attack with 17 possessions, seven marks and two goals. Too tall at times for Magpies defence.	–
6	VFL	Kicked two goals and was dangerous at times in attack.	–
7	VFL	The best of the Bombers forwards and the most threatening on the day. Booted three goals.	–
8	Geel	Three goals which was superb in providing support to the likes of Daniher and co. Handy game.	6
9	WCE	The quietest of the Essendon players. Kicked a goal in the third term though.	3
10	Rich	Played third forward role but struggled to impact the momentum of the game. Only goal a lucky one from the goalsquare.	4
11	GWS	Failed to kick a goal against old mob and wasn’t really a factor.	4
12	Port	Two first term goals as the Bombers jumped out of the blocks. Got lots of the footy floating up the ground.	6
13		Bye.
14	Syd	A handful at stages in the Bombers forward half. Drifted out, but two goals were important in the end result.	5
15	Bris	Started full of running apart form holding ball too long and being penalised. Disappeared second half.	3
16	Coll	Two goals in second term a highlight of his game. Seems to be growing in confidence as season unfolds; 14 touches.	6
17	StK	Started the game strongly in attack, but scoreline of 0.4 was a 7.	6
18	NM	Good third banana and often found himself on a smaller opponent. 2.2 from 9 disposals and 4 marks.	4
19	WB	Good early on with his marking and movement, but a few kicks landed too close to score line.	6
20	Carl	Quiet one with Marchbank on his hammer for the most part. Couple of handy possessions late, including last goal to AMT.	4
21	Adel	Started with an early goal but then was tied up til final term when he kicked a monster goal.	4
22	GCS	Two first quarter goals were his contribution. Quiet from there on.	3
23	Frem	Kicked four vital goals – all from snaps. Stood up in attack with Hooker's absence.	8
EF	Syd	Struggled to find the ball enough to hurt opponent. Five kicks and no goals.	2

2016 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	Melb	Couldn’t get into the game at all up forward. Two marks, two kicks, no goals.	2
2	NEAFL	More involved after being dropped. Kicked two goals in big win.	–
3	NEAFL	Quieter day and was closely tracked by Sydney’s defenders.	–
4	NEAFL	Kicked two goals and showed good work ethic around the ground.	–
5	NEAFL	Disappointing outing. No impact on the contest in front half.	–
6	NEAFL	Marked well in tough conditions at stages. OK without starring.	–
7	NEAFL	Bye.	–
8	NEAFL	Proved too tall and too agile in attack with 20 possessions, five goals.	–
9	NEAFL	Kicked three goals and had six inside-50s to back up last week’s big outing.	–
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12	NEAFL	Serviceable in forward half with two goals.	–
13	NEAFL	Four of his nine marks were contested. Finished with a good return of 3.2.	–
14	NEAFL	Giants’ most prolific forward. Kicked 4.1 and had four inside-50s.	–
15	NEAFL	Bye.	–
16	NEAFL	The match-winner in attack with 5.3 from 14 disposals and 12 marks.	–
17	NEAFL	Underwhelming display. Ball use by foot was well below average.	–
18	NEAFL	Made a positive contribution in forward half, kicking a team-high three goals.	–
19	NEAFL	Bye.	–
20	NEAFL	Made the most of his chances in in attacking half, booting four straight goals.	–
21	NEAFL	Good performance in attacking half. Took seven marks and kicked 3.3.	–
22	NEAFL	Dominant display up forward. Finished with 14 marks and kicked 8.3.	–
23	NEAFL	Bye.	–
QF	NEAFL	OK without starring but kicked the flag-winning goal in dying minutes.	–
PF		–

2015 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1		–
2	NEAFL	Had 13 touches and kicked a goal roaming far and wide.	–
3	NEAFL	Floated around and was OK without starring.	–
4	GCS	Athletic big man and did some good things.	5
5	WCE	Had his moments but they were cameos.	4
6	Haw	Quiet early but tried hard in the forward half.	4
7	Carl	Proved too good for former teammate Jaksch. Kicked 2.3.	6
8	Adel	Good duel with Level. Inaccurate in front of goal with 1.3.	5
9	WB	Big forward started well but tapered.	4
10	Bris	Not big numbers but kicked two goals – including the opener to get Giants going.	5
11	Coll	First goal and influential early. Drifted from game.	4
12	NM	Not a lot of ball after earning late reprieve. Two goals from five touches.	4
14	Rich	Sub. Not ideal given he plays tall and side needed a running player.	1
15	NEAFL	Not a big day but kicked two goals to play role.	–
16	NEAFL	Provided good foil to Patton with four classy goals.	–
17	NEAFL	Formed part of a fearsome three-pronged attack with four goals.	–
18	Frem	Took only two marks and didn’t score.	3
19	NEAFL	Chimed in with three goals in a dominant forward half.	–
20	NEAFL	Bye.	–
21	NEAFL	Roamed far and wide for 14 touches, seven inside 50s.	–
22	Carl	Ended with two goals but provided a nice tall target at times.	4
23	Melb	In and out of the game and kicked smart snap goal.	4

2014 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	PM	Kicked a lovely goal and presented well at times.	–
2	NEAFL	Didn’t use his body to full capacity in the ruck.	–
3	NEAFL	Quiet game.	–
4	NEAFL	Big man kicked a goal and did some good things.	–
5	NEAFL	Bye.	–
6	NEAFL	Drifted in and out.	–
7	NEAFL	Contributed well at full forward with three majors.	–
8	NEAFL	Struggled a bit in attack. 11 possessions and a goal.	–
9	NEAFL	Bye.	–
10	NEAFL	Solid outing with 14 touches and a goal.	–
11	NEAFL	Played forward and did well, kicking three.	–
12	NEAFL	Played forward and like last week kicked three.	–
13	NEAFL	Lively, though not as much as recent weeks.	–
14	NEAFL	Bye.	–
15	NEAFL	Played forward, was OK, kicked a goal.	–
16	NEAFL	Good again with 24 disposals, 10 marks, two goals.	–
17	NEAFL	Among Giants’ best, won a lot of it.	–
18	NEAFL	Best on ground, won a mountain of ball through middle.	–
19	NEAFL	Very good through on a wing.	–
20	NEAFL	Played a handy game on a wing	–
21	Melb	Sub. Interesting day. Mixed good and bad in a great experience.	2
22	Coll	Used as a key forward with limited effect. Still needs to fill out to play that role.	3
23	WB	Three-first half goals to set up lead. Beautifully balanced on both sides.	6
QF	NEAFL	Finished season strongly with 16 touches.	–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1		Back.
2		Back.
3		Back.
4		Back.
5	NEAFL	Got through OK after back injury over summer.	–
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7	NEAFL	Continues to work back to full match fitness after back injury.	–
8	NEAFL	In and out of the game. Still working back to 100% fitness.	–
9	NEAFL	Continues to improve with each week after back injury.	–
10	NEAFL	In and out of the game. OK without starring.	–
11	NEAFL	Best game this year. Much more involved and skills were crisp.	–
12	NEAFL	Not as prominent as previous weeks. Taking gradual steps.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	NEAFL	Continues to build his game in a few different roles.	–
15	NEAFL	Played up forward and lead up the ground well.	–
16	NEAFL	Worked hard and is developing his game with each passing week.	–
17	NEAFL	Bye.	–
18	NEAFL	Did some good things but wasn’t a major factor.	–
19	NEAFL	Wasted his opportunities to end with 3.4.	–
20	NEAFL	Had some good moments but was inconsistent.	–
21	NEAFL	Played his best game in a while. Good with ball in hand.	–
22	NEAFL	Provided a good option early but then Eastlake crowded his space.	–
23	GCS	Quiet debut from limited game time as sub.	1
QF
SF
PF
GF