Jason CASTAGNA

2017 Digest:   Bobbed up as a small forward with speed and competitiveness after playing most of his footy as a defender in juniors. In line for Round 1.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Carl	Kicked two goals in first quarter and might have kicked four if not for inaccuracy. Ended with 2.4.	7
2	Coll	Pressure forward bobbed up occasionally but didn’t trouble the scoreboard attendant.	3
3	WCE	Played a good game trying to nullify Shannon Hurn, and it worked. Kept him very quiet!	6
4	Bris	Talented forward proving to be the perfect off-sider to Rioli. Kicked four which almost doubled his nine-game career tally.	7
5	Melb	Found some space in attack early on and kicked a goal, but from there didn’t have a big impact.	4
6	Adel	A miserly seven disposals, the speed and goal sense of previous weeks were not on display.	2
7	WB	Usage wasn’t effective and tried to pull off the spectacular a couple of times.	4
8	Frem	Threatened on occasions but in the end impact wasn’t commensurate with effort. One goal from eight kicks.	4
9	GWS	Two first term goals helped Tigers to a fast start. Missed one to start final term, but did his bit.	6
10	Ess	Hardly sighted all night. Was it a forerunner for a spell back in VFL or does coach stick with him?	2
11	NM	Bobbed up for one goal from seven kicks. Flitted in and out of the game but gained another experience at senior level.	4
12		Bye.
13	Syd	Booted one, but also missed a few other shots that would have given the Tigers breathing space,	4
14	Carl	Two first-term goals, but then missed a few other chances to boost his tally.	5
15	Port	Had his moments down the wing and across half forward, needs to be more composed with ball in hand.	4
16	StK	Kicked two goals and missed an easy one. Not much else.	3
17	Bris	Needs to understand he is an ordinary set shot and look to pass the ball off at times. Was lively though and ended with two.	5
18	GWS	Slippery half forward sealed the win with a goal in final term. Apart from that was only a bit player.	4
19	GCS	Helped himself to a haul of three goals, though could have booted five with better conversion.	6
20	Haw	Faster than a striped lizard on outback asphalt. Only the five kicks for the day.	3
21	Geel	Putrid afternoon. Part of a supposed dangerous forward line that failed to fire a shot. 6 tackles saved a lashing.	2
22	Frem	Quiet. One of the few players to not have a big game.	3
23	StK	Quiet day up forward with four total disposals and no goals. Laid four tackles.	2
QF	Geel	Failed to have a kick in first half and ended with three and one late goal. Keep his place?	3
PF	GWS	Lively start in attacking 50 but at times his kicking was rushed. Won plenty of the ball.	6
GF	Adel	One effective disposal in first half and three for the game for one goal. Like he’s done all year he played a role.	4

2016 Season

1		Played in VFL trial against Northern Blues.
2		Played in VFL trial against Essendon.
3	VFL	Played a couple of different roles but was arguably the Tigers’ best on the day.	–
4	VFL	Got on the outside a few times and kicked 1.2 with three inside 50s.	–
5	VFL	Provided drive off half back with 23 possessions. Tried hard all afternoon.	–
6	Port	Late inclusion to make league debut. Made some errors but had a crack.	3
7	Haw	Youngster did a good job in defence	5
8	VFL	Burst in and out through the middle for his 21 touches. Laid four tackles too.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	VFL	Did hopes of a recall no harm with a strong effort. Five inside-50s, three rebounds.	–
11	VFL	Lacked normal run through midfield. Well contained.	–
12	VFL	Provided great drive in a welcome return to form with 31 possessions.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Clearly the Tigers’ best with 22 touches and most hit a teammate.	–
15	VFL	Very good contributor again and must be close to earning a recall.	–
16	WB	Snagged two goals and looked lively. Nice performance.	6
17	Ess	Provided good run from the back half but sprayed one set shot for goal. Handy stuff.	6
18	Haw	Four effective disposals for the day. Good experience but struggled.	1
19		Senior emergency.
20	VFL	Linked well with his 22 touches and used the ball well by foot. Improver.	–
21	VFL	Played his part with 20 touches, two inside-50s and a goal.	–
22	VFL	Provided some drive and energy on the outside with 17 touches.	–
23	VFL	Not all kicks hit the target, but gave run and dash off half-back.	–

2015 Season

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Took game on, but turnovers were costly off half back.	–
4	VFL	Took the game on but still making basic mistakes.	–
5	VFL	Tore out of defence and kept the turnovers to a minimum.	–
6	VFL	Took the game on off half back and set up a lot of play.	–
7		Rested.
8	VFL	Gave some drive from defence with 24 possessions.	–
9		Didn’t play for Richmond VFL.
10		Injured.
11		Injured.
12		Ankle.
13		Ankle.
14		Ankle.
15		Ankle.
16	VFL	Came on after half time and gave a bit of run.	–
17	VFL	Ran hard out of the back half and showed spunk.	–
18	VFL	Good creator out of defence and is limiting turnovers.	–
19	VFL	Bye.	–
20	VFL	Plenty of the ball – 34 touches, and gave good rebound run.	–
21	VFL	Had a few bursts but was quiet overall.	–
22	VFL	Broke the lines from half back to give Tigers’ great drive.	–
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EF		–