Joel HAMLING

2017 Digest:   Bulldog premiership player returns to his home state and Fremantle sees him as permanent fixture in defence.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Geel	Took Menzel for long periods. Looked shaky at times and was beaten in a few one-on-ones.	3
2	Port	Took on Brett Eddy and won the contest conceding two goals.	6
3	WB	Did a superb job on Cloke. Spoilt strongly and also took six marks. One of the best.	7
4	Melb	Had Weideman covered but still offers closes thing to donuts in terms of rebound. Still did the job I suppose.	4
5	NM	Did a good job on the last line of defence when the team was under huge pressure.	6
6	WCE	Beaten by Josh Kennedy who kicked six goals and won the Glendinning Medal.	3
7	Ess	Good job in defence. Had plenty of contests to win and performed well.	6
8	Rich	Did a brilliant job on Riewoldt to keep him out of the game for a majority of the four quarters. Developing well.	8
9	Carl	Quality defensive game. Rarely beaten.	7
10	Adel	Did well to keep Josh Jenkins to three goals considering the weight of inside-50’s coming in.	5
11	Coll	Won some vital contests in the final term when under enormous pressure.	7
12	Bris	Kept Hipwood to one goal which was a win for him at least. Tough night in the office.	6
13		Bye.
14	Geel	Battled away down back against one of his old sides. Did what was required on Taylor and co.	6
15	StK	Strong in defence again. Took seven marks.	7
16	NM	Hurt a hip early on and was hampered for the rest of the day. Sent forward late to save a rotation.	3
17	WCE	Looked sore but persisted. Conceded three goals to Kennedy.	4
18	Haw	Stood tall in defence. His marking and contested work is important.	7
19	GWS	Had Patton for most of the day, but did move opponents when necessary. Solid as always.	6
20	GCS	Had his hands full with Lynch. The Sun kicked three goals.	4
21	Syd	Shocking. Went on a different Swan when Franklin left the 50, but was beaten by all of them.	2
22	Rich	Did a good job on Riewoldt for most of the game.	6
23	Ess	Did a good job to keep Daniher to just two goals.	7

2016 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1		Played in VFL trial against Essendon.
2		Played in VFL trial against Werribee.
3	Haw	A late in for Wood. Didn’t do much wrong but will struggle to hold spot.	5
4	Carl	Battled away down back. Drew ire of Blue fans with heavy clash against Sumner.	4
5	VFL	Steady enough down back in loss to Sandringham.	–
6	VFL	Key back plugged away but was under pressure for most of the day.	–
7	VFL	Hardly raised a sweat down back given weight of ball going other way.	–
8	VFL	Did what he needed to down back. Steady without starring.	–
9	VFL	Took a couple of nice contested marks and defended stoutly. Not much offensively.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	VFL	Did his bit down back without starring. Find it tough to break into seniors.	–
12	Port	Late call-up for the injured Adams, took on Westhoff and was OK.	3
13	VFL	Defender did the job without starring. Typical 15-disposal effort.	–
14	VFL	Bye.	–
15	VFL	Used up forward in a surprise. One goal. Are his days as a defender numbered?	–
16	VFL	Solid and steady. Doesn’t appear capable of rising above that level.	–
17	VFL	Kicked a crucial goal in final term and grabbed six marks up forward.	–
18		Senior emergency.
19	Geel	Used forward and back. Didn’t win enough ball to hurt the Cats at all.	2
20	NM	Defender began on Brown then had various opponents.	4
21	Coll	Began against White. OK, but still developing.	4
22	Ess	Awkward initial match-up on Fantasia, then had taller opponents.	4
23	Frem	Had his hands full. The Dockers gave their forwards a good look at the ball.	5
EF	WCE	Massive task on Kennedy and excellent after the Eagle got an early goal.	7
SF	Haw	Started on Sicily then had other jobs down back. Handy contributor.	6
PF	GWS	Low-key defender on Patton. Steady enough.	4
GF	Syd	Had all-important job on Franklin and did as much as anyone could to stop the champ.	7

2015 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Hand hands full in defence but took some good marks.	–
4	VFL	Good worker down back. Only shaded a few times.	–
5	VFL	Tried hard down back but wasn’t his best outing.	–
6	VFL	Bye.	–
7	VFL	Stood tall down back against former team.	–
8	VFL	Did his bit down back when required.	–
9	GWS	Important task on McCarthy and impressed down back.	6
10	Port	Playing only his second game and didn’t look out of place in defence.	4
12	Bris	Job on McStay, the Lions’ best tall forward, and had worrying moments.	3
13	StK	Opponents ranged in size from Minchington to Bruce. Battled on.	3
14	Carl	Took Casboult and did a fair job restricting him close to goal.	6
15		Back.
16		Back.
17		Back.
18		Back.
19	Port	Late replacement for Johannisen, worked well with fellow defenders.	6
20	Melb	Did a decent job down back but had plenty of support.	6
21	WCE	Thrashed by Kennedy.	2
22	NM	A few errors early.	3
23	Bris	Lined up on Freeman. Won that duel.	6
EF	Adel	On Jenkins and Walker in first half and looked edgy at times.	3

2014 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	PM	Worked hard across half forward.	–
2	PM	Quiet day in VFL trial win.	–
3	VFL	Had some good moments early until a corked thigh slowed him down.	–
4	VFL	Chipped in with two key goals in win.	–
5	VFL	Defended extremely well. Countless spoils and tackles.	–
6	VFL	Good effort. Showing signs of strong development.	–
7	VFL	Battled hard but was eventually shaded on the day.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Just the nine possessions and had little impact.	–
10	VFL	Battled a bit down back with Pies forwards. Six touches.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Just six touches down back but was composed at times.	–
13	VFL	Did well down back and spoilt well.	–
14	VFL	Defended fairly well and is developing his game.	–
15	VFL	Defended well as part of Cats’ back six to stifle Blues.	–
16	VFL	Named Cats’ best, but had his hands full at times.	–
17	VFL	Competed hard down back but wasn’t his best outing.	–
18	VFL	Did well down back against resting tall early.	–
19	VFL	Kicked a goal and did some decent things.	–
20	VFL	11 possessions and effectiveness was well down.	–
21	VFL	Struggled against more seasoned bodies in defence.	–
22	VFL	Defended strongly and continues to show a bit.	–
23		–
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	VFL	Impressed up forward. Took a few grabs and moved well.	–
2	VFL	Bye.	–
3	VFL	Kicked five goals in a standout effort up forward.	–
4	VFL	Down on last weeks output, but tried hard.	–
5	VFL	Quiet first half then exploded to end with six goals.	–
6		Ill.
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Did well in defence. Showed a cool head at times.	–
9	VFL	Calming influence across half back in loss to Casey.	–
10		Ankle.
11		Ankle.
12		Ankle.
13		Ankle.
14		Ankle.
15		Ankle.
16		Ankle.
17		Ankle.
18		Ankle.
19		Ankle.
20		Ankle.
21	VFL	Battled to get into the game across half forward.	–
22	VFL	In and out of the game but ended with two nice goals.	–
23	VFL	Did some good things in slipper conditions.	–
QF
SF	VFL	Played as a key back and showed a bit.	–
PF	VFL	Showed a couple of glimpses as a key defender.	–
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	VFL	Did a few smart things but needs to get more involved.	–
3	VFL	Impressed down back. One of the Cats best.	–
6	VFL	Had Watts and was beaten comprehensively.	–
13	VFL	Used at both ends and continues to develop.	–
14	VFL	Not his best game but conditions didn’t suit.	–
15	VFL	Quiet game for large periods.	–
16	VFL	Chipped in with two nice goals to contribute to win.	–
18	VFL	Did well mopping up in the back half.	–
19	VFL	Struggled to get into the game at half forward.	–
21	VFL	Did well in patches to contribute to the win.	–
22	VFL	In and out of the game. Minimal impact.	–
EF	VFL	Did a few nice things.	–