Jason WINDERLICH

2015 Digest:   A smart player who understands the game as well as anyone going around. After his “almost” retirement his body is being managed through pre-season and will spend more time at half back in 2015.

2015 NAB Cup:   After deciding to continue playing has been closely managed during pre-season.

2015 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		Back.
2		Back.
3		Back.
4		Back.
5		Back.
6		Back.
7		Back.
8		Back.
9		Back.
10	VFL	Got through return unscathed in Bombers’ big win.	–
11	VFL	Worked into game well to press claims for senior return.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	Haw	Couldn’t get into the game at all and offered little to the cause.	2
14		Shin.
15		Shin.
16		Shin.
17		Shin.
18		Shin.
19		Shin.
20		Shin.
21		Shin.
22		Shin.
23		Shin.

2014 Season

Played for : Essendon

1		Hamstring.
2	PM	Slow start after injury but got better as the game wore on.	–
3	Carl	Kicked four goals playing in a deep forward role.	7
4	Frem	Played deep in attack and was starve for opportunity.	3
5		Soreness.
6	Coll	Had chances to kick more than one goal but lacked a bit of touch.	4
7	WB	Lucky to escape injury late. Kicked a third term goal.	4
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11	Rich	Played mostly inside attacking 50. Didn’t really have an impact before being subbed.	2
12		Rested.
13	Melb	Minimal impact in front half. Disappointing output.	2
14	Adel	Gave the forward line some oomph. Two goals.	7
15		Suspended.
16	Port	Surprisingly played the entire match in defence and was good.	7
17	Coll	Collected the ball at will in defence and among best for Dons. Subbed off late.	7
18	WB	Used down back with success again and used ball well. Chipped in with sealing goal.	7
19	Syd	In defence was down compared to recent form.	4
20	Rich	Started as spare in defence then went to attack late and goaled. Cramping late.	5
21	WCE	Made a difference when sent forward. Two important goals in third. Cramped late.	7
22	GCS	Used forward and back but not a great day. Only five effective disposals.	3
23	Carl	Set his team alight after a tardy start. Good rebound and nice use.	6
EF	NM	Initially picking up Ziebell when he went forward. Thrown into attack later.	5
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Massive second quarter suggests he’s ready.	–
2	VFL	Sublime! Eight goals in three quarters. A cut above.	–
3	VFL	Ready to return after playing mostly in midfield.	–
4	StK	Big cheer when he came on as a sub and got a few touches.	1
5	Coll	Back to his classy best at half forward. Three goals and created a few more.	8
6		Rested.
7	Geel	Well beaten by Guthrie and couldn’t get into the game at all.	2
8	Bris	Didn’t get into the contest at all playing up forward.	3
9	Rich	Provided a target inside 50 and was useful on the lead.	5
10	Syd	Handy with his run and pace and kicked a ripper long goal.	6
11	Carl	Went to Walker and featured prominently in second half.	6
12	GCS	Used across half back with modest success. Ball use was good, however.	6
14	WCE	Dangerous early and three goals was a handy input.	6
15	Port	Chimed in with three critical goals roaming half forward. Important effort.	6
16	WB	Ended with four goals to be one of the difference-makers.	8
17		Soreness.
18		Soreness.
19		Soreness.
20	WCE	Two early goals and looked the most likely Bomber until hammy went and was subbed.	4
21		Hamstring.
22		Hamstring.
23		Hamstring.
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Essendon

15	VFL	Got through his first game back OK.	–
16	VFL	First game back and got through OK. Looked good.	–
17	VFL	OK without being a star. Got some more match fitness.	–
18	Haw	Goaled in his return game, but at least had excuse for looking rusty.	3
19	Adel	Kicked four goals in only his second game back from a knee reconstruction.	7