Joe DANIHER

2017 Digest:   Battled knee soreness across pre-season and been nursed through. Will round out his pre-season against Cats.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Haw	Imposing at stages in attack with Gibson his opponent. Finished with three goals, but could have kicked five or six.	7
2	Bris	Had two goals by early second term before shifted to defence. Returned to attack in second half and added a third to his tally.	6
3	Carl	Heavy rain doesn’t help tall forwards and Rowe had his measure. Only goal came in the first term.	4
4	Adel	Two goals from four attempts, played more as a lead up role in the Bombers in the Bombers attack.	5
5	Coll	Threatened to break the game open in the first term and eventually did so. Thumping game rotating forward to ruck.	9
6	Melb	Could have kicked the Dees out of the game in first half – booted six behinds. Finally got a goal in third term and marked well.	5
7	Frem	Strong game with 20 possessions and ruckwork. But his three goals straight was the best sign.	8
8	Geel	Huge game highlighted by five brilliant goals, including the sealer in the final term. Key player in the victory.	8
9	WCE	Broke the game open early with four goals. Ended with five – four where from general play.	8
10	Rich	Roamed up forward and had stints in the ruck. Three goals all came in first half then party went dry. Dry parties are no good.	6
11	GWS	Wasted the ball a bit by foot, but got on his bike to get involved higher up the ground. Fair.	5
12	Port	Three first-half goals, then added one in the final term. Played unusual role as foil to red-hot Hooker.	7
13		Bye.
14	Syd	Booted a Buddy-esque goal in first term and had a ‘nearly night’. Took huge mark late.	5
15	Bris	Looked like tearing the game apart early, but Andrews managed to rein him in to reasonable levels.	5
16	Coll	Ended with three goals in what was a pretty good battle with Goldsack. Did his bit and moved well from the forward half.	6
17	StK	On Carlisle and took mark of night , but his opponent kept at him. Four goals was a good night.	6
18	NM	Denied a couple of marks by team-mates during the first quarter. Quiet after that. Two goals including one in junk time.	5
19	WB	A one-man band in attack. Booted six goals, but also kicked four behinds. A dominant force.	9
20	Carl	Had a heavyweight battle with Jones. Two early goals and another in final term helped team over the line. Spent time in ruck.	6
21	Adel	Dangerous on Talia with three goals in first half, but couldn’t improve tally after that.	5
22	GCS	Quiet night opposed to May, booting just the one goal. Afforded little space to launch at the footy.	2
23	Frem	Booted two and missed a few others, but spent too much effort on trying to draw frees.	5
EF	Syd	Took a screamer and kicked a goal to start game and that was only real highlight of the day. Ended with three majors.	6

2016 Season

1	GCS	Fascinating battle with May, can't question work rate.	5
2	Melb	Grabbed 15 marks and was menacing up forward. Only downside inaccurate kicking.	8
3	Port	Bombers’ best forward with two goals and burnt Trengove for pace several times.	6
4	Geel	Well beaten by Lonergan. One mark – his lowest tally since none in Round 5 last year.	1
5	Coll	Hardly sighted in the first half in what was a day to forget for the key forward.	3
6	Carl	One goal in final term but for the most part Rowe had the better of the match-up.	4
7	Syd	Comprehensively beaten by Grundy, kicking just the one behind.	3
8	NM	Struggled up forward but fared slightly better when thrown into the ruck. Two goals.	5
9	StK	Was the main attacking focus in the first half and did some good things.	6
10	Rich	Rance was his master but to his credit never gave up. Seven marks, two goals.	5
11	Frem	Booted two goals in the first half then fell away.	5
12	Haw	Loomed dangerously in attack. Booted two early goals.	6
13	GWS	Timing with his marks was off and missed a couple of key sots at goal. Two goals.	4
15	WCE	Booted three goals and took contested marks. A shining light.	7
16	StK	Took the mark of the day, but his shit missed. Typified his day. Always threatened.	6
17	Rich	Dropped a hanger in second term but came into game in a big way with two late goals.	5
18	Bris	Ended with four goals, but could have had a big bag opposed to Merrett. Bloodied mouth early.	7
19	Adel	Best Bomber on the night with four goals on the rarely beaten Talia.	8
20	Geel	Worked hard to present and grabbed eight marks. One long-range goal a beauty.	6
21	GCS	Higher up ground early to provide marking target. Kicked a ripper goal and contested hard.	6
22	WB	Some terrific marks and always biggest threat. Kicking for goal a nightmare.	6
23	Carl	Bagged five in a big key forward performance. Far too good for Rowe.	8

2015 Season

1	Syd	Started well and still developing.	3
2	Haw	Kicked three vital goals and even pushed into defence. Another big step forward.	7
3	Carl	Couple of lucky free kicks early and ended with three goals. Moved well.	6
4	Coll	Frost was able to quell him. Delivery forward wasn’t ideal and wet didn’t help.	5
5	StK	Couldn’t get a sniff and subbed out.	1
6	Frem	Had two shots for one goal. Fairly quiet though.	4
7	NM	Thompson had the better of him but never stopped competing.	5
8	Bris	Commanding performance with a career-best six goals.	8
9	Rich	A couple of goals and pulled down seven grabs from limited opportunities.	5
10	Geel	Missed some early shots and after that Cats took over. At least kept battling.	4
11	WCE	No goals and no impact when rucking either.	4
13	Haw	One goal from limited opportunities but generally struggled against Gibson/Lake.	3
14	StK	On Fisher at start and couldn’t get a foothold in the game.	2
15	Melb	Torched McDonald. Matchwinner marked and kicked beautifully.	9
16	NM	Missed some chances early that would have given momentum. Ended with two.	4
17	Port	Well-beaten and kicking for goal had mixed results.	4
18	WB	Tough day at the office with Morris on his wheel. Only goal in final term.	3
19	GWS	Should have booted a bagful on Corr but ended up with two. Fair.	6
20	Adel	Hammered by Talia in a great learning experience. Four marks.	1
21	GCS	Copped a massive hit to the ribs and subbed out. Very quiet beforehand.	2
22	Rich	Gave his all but found the going tough on Chaplin. Eight marks, no goals.	4
23	Coll	Left field with concussion early but returned to play a role. Five marks.	4

2014 Season

1	NM	Movement troubled Thompson early but then hauled in.	5
2	Haw	Lack of size forced him into clumsy efforts but did a few good things when rucking.	4
3	Carl	Kept quiet by Jamison early but did some good things when rotating through ruck.	4
4	Frem	McPharlin had his measure in attack and he struggled with Sandilands size in ruck.	4
5	StK	Picked up by Gwilt and Bruce. Couldn’t get a grip on the game at all.	2
6	Coll	Early goal but then unable to stamp anything on the contest opposed to Keeffe.	3
7	WB	More promising signs. Just needs to stay involved in the game.	5
8	Bris	One clever half volley goal but otherwise quiet.	3
9	Syd	Out-bodied easily but continued to try. Took a few big grabs.	4
11	Rich	Late inclusion for Hurley and made the most of it. Three goals and had a pep in his step.	6
12	GWS	Growing in confidence and booted 3.4 including vital goal when GWS threatened.	6
13	Melb	Got his hands to plenty of marks but either spilled them or was spoilt. One goal.	4
14	Adel	Not big stats but his first term set up two goals.	5
15	Geel	Two goals but generally well held by Lonergan in marking contests	5
16	Port	No goals but led well around the 50 metre arc.	4
17	Coll	A few good leads on Frost, but not a big factor.	3
18		Collarbone.
19		Shoulder.
20	Rich	Chaplin played him on a break for most of night. Four marks and no goals.	3
21	WCE	Didn’t have a big impact but kicked a vital goal in third term.	3
22	GCS	Showcased athleticism at times up forward and in ruck. Two goals proved handy.	5
23	Carl	Presented well and kicked two fine second-quarter goals. Tired after half time.	5
EF	NM	Caused Firrito headaches and bagged four. This was a breakout night.	7
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2013 Season

1	PM	Presented well up forward. Promising display.	–
2	VFL	Mouth-watering after a slow start. Five goals, 11 marks.	–
3	VFL	Provided a great target up forward despite being goalless.	–
4	VFL	Shining light again up forward with four goals. Super.	–
5		Rested.
6	VFL	Radar was awry booting 2.5. Found the ball well though.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Continued to press for a senior debut with four goals.	–
9	VFL	Kicked four to half time (ended with 5.3). Gault clamped down in 2nd half.	–
10	VFL	Forced higher up the ground this week. 10 marks, two goals.	–
11	Carl	All eyes on talented kid’s debut. Marked well and no lack of confidence.	5
12	GCS	Three goals in the first half and a few beautiful marks. Quiet after main break.	6
14	VFL	Kicked two early goals and took some strong marks. Well held after that.	–
15	VFL	On fire early opposed to Rowe. Ended with four goals.	–
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Kicked 1.4 and struggled to handle the blustery conditions.	–
18	Haw	Really struggled and subbed out in third term after two kicks.	1
19	VFL	Kept goalless by Lever but took plenty of nice marks.	–
20	VFL	Kicked two goals and marked well but radar was off.	–
21	NM	Kicking for goal wasteful by the big youngster	4
22	Carl	Took some nice grabs and provided a valuable lead-up target.	6
23		Knee.
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