Josh WALKER

2017 Digest:   Needs a good start to the season or risks being overtaken swiftly by a host of talented young talls. Had big task ahead.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

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2	NEAFL	Had the ball on a string in new role in defence. Looks to be taking to it very well.	–
3		Didn’t play for Brisbane reserves.
4	NEAFL	Best game he has played in new role down back. 20 touches and 10 marks.	–
5	NEAFL	Nice game down back and really looks at home in his new position. 29 touches and drifted forward for a goal.	–
6		Senior emergency.
7	NEAFL	One of the few Brisbane defenders that held his own. Took nine marks and floated forward for a goal.	–
8	Haw	Played back for three quarters, then used in the ruck and up forward in the fourth term. Wasn’t horrible in any area.	4
9	Adel	Dropped a regulation chest mark which gifted the Crows a goal. Slotted a goal in final term but couldn’t mask sub-par effort.	4
10	NEAFL	Controlled the back half in the air with 12 marks. Very good.	–
11		Bye.
12	NEAFL	Booted two goals – including the matchwinner and took 10 marks. Had a big impact all day.	–
13	NEAFL	21 possessions and 12 marks. Influential throughout.	–
14	NEAFL	Did as he pleased down back to press for a senior recall as a tall defender.	–
15	Ess	Coming back from NEAFL was troubled by tempo early. Looked happier in defence with big third term.	6
16	Geel	Sustained an ankle injury in the opening minutes and never bothered the statisticians.	2
17	Rich	Used forward with stints in the ruck. Took some good marks and kicked a nice snap goal.	5
18	Carl	Stunning first half, both in attack and as the back-up ruckman. Not as dominant in second half but overall a solid effort.	7
19	WCE	Played on Darling. Got better as the game went.	4
20	WB	One of his best games this year. He took some solid marks and had a presence. Can he do it a more consistent basis though?	6
21	GCS	Took a big grab, bagged a couple of goals and even performed well in the ruck.	6
22	Melb	Plucked a few nice marks but not many close to goal. Only major came late in the game from a turnover.	6
23	NM	Battled along in different roles including a run in the ruck.	4

2016 Season

1	WCE	He’ll be good for Brisbane. Kicked two goals. Another target.	5
2	NM	Made his presence felt up forward and took eight marks.	5
3	Geel	Former Cat restricted to three marks and six kicks by Taylor. Failed to kick a goal.	2
4	GCS	Gutsy effort. Took up main ruck duties after half time.	7
5	WB	One goal but forced into coming up the ground and even into the ruck to get involved.	3
6	Syd	Got four of his eight disposals in last term. Too little too late.	4
7	Port	Had his first shot on goal with 10 minutes to go, it didn’t make the distance.	2
8	Coll	One ineffective kick until half time. Four for the game which included two goals. Needs to do more.	5
9	NEAFL	Struggled to get into the game in attack, but supply wasn’t great.	–
10		Converted well in attack to finish with five goals. Did recall hopes no harm.
11	NEAFL	Went into ruck when Smith went off and competed hard for 27 hit-outs.	–
12	NEAFL	Kicked one goal and gave a target as well as spending time in ruck.	–
13	WCE	Four goals (two in junk time) elevated his worth.	6
14	Rich	Didn’t take first mark until third term but kicked a clever goal and had a dip.	4
16	NEAFL	Constant threat in front half with four goals. Doing all he can.	–
17	NEAFL	Hit most of his targets by foot and was a real presence around the ground.	–
18	Ess	Made the most of when he had the footy with four goals from a handful of kicks.	6
19	Port	Didn’t waste his few opportunities and contributed two goals.	5
20	Adel	Eight hit-outs but no impact up forward against Talia.	3
21	Carl	Costly turnover directly resulted in a Carlton goal. Finished with a goal of his own.	4
22	Geel	Well beaten by Taylor. Only goal was from the goalsquare after horror Cat error.	3
23	StK	Marked strongly in attack and gave Saints problems with three goals.	6

2015 Season

Played for : Geelong

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3	GCS	Four goals in a tight game proved a more than handy contribution.	7
4	NM	Subbed out after failing to impact. Should be given more chances.	1
5	Rich	Bobbed up for two goals and made nuisance of himself up forward.	6
6	VFL	Held to two goals by Marsh but took six marks.	–
7	Syd	One mark and no goals not going to cut it for a tall forward.	2
8	VFL	Played a lone hand in attack at times. Two goals.	–
9	VFL	Booted two goals but only took two marks.	–
10	Ess	Battled hard in ruck but struggled when forward. Still finding his feet.	3
11	Port	Struggled to get into game but OK late when thrown into the ruck.	4
12	Melb	Hammered in the ruck and offered little apart from one goal up forward.	2
15	NM	Two goals but failed to provide a consistent target up forward.	4
16	WB	Grabbed eight marks (three contested) and a goal. Provided a contest.	5
17	GWS	Struggled to get into the game up forward. Three marks and subbed out.	2
18	Bris	Produced career-high five-goal performance to upstage Hawkins.	8
19	Syd	Grundy had his number pretty much all night. Five marks but not dangerous.	2
20	Haw	Missed two critical shots at goal in final term and only four marks.	2
21	StK	Despite youngster Goddard standing him he couldn’t get into the game at all.	2
22	Coll	Coach had seen enough five minutes into third term and subbed him out.	1
23	Adel	Sub. Provided a spark with three second-half goals. Future uncertain?	4

2014 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	PM	Kicked two goals then switched to defence.	–
2	PM	Kicked three goals and played in defence and the ruck.	–
3	VFL	Kicked four goals and provided a strong target in attack.	–
4	VFL	Led the way up front again with three important goals.	–
5	VFL	Manned up by Lake and got the better of him. Four goals.	–
6	Port	Two goals from four kicks then subbed out late in third term.	4
7	VFL	Just the one goal in attack.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Two goals and tried hard but not his day.	–
10	VFL	No real impact on the game. Only one goal.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	Carl	Late replacement. One goal but generally a non factor inside forward 50.	3
13	StK	Second banana behind Hawkins contributed three goals from five marks.	6
14	GCS	Wouldn’t want to see the tape again. Made meal of limited opportunities.	1
15	VFL	Rotated through the ruck and up forward. Fair.	–
16	VFL	Kicked a goal but struggled to get into the game.	–
17	VFL	Deployed down back and battled through injury.	–
18	VFL	Impressed in new role in defence. Read play well.	–
19	VFL	Shifted back to attack after a stint in defence. Two goals.	–
20	VFL	Swung into the ruck and battled hard against big Wallace.	–
21	VFL	Took some strong marks and kicked three goals.	–
22	VFL	16 disposals, 22 hit outs and two goals as main ruckman.	–
23	Bris	Five-minute purple patch in third term but quiet apart from that forward/ruck.	4
QF	Haw	Three towering marks and a goal in first half. One disposal in second.	4
SF	NM	Two early goals and three for night but touched ball three times after first term.	5
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	VFL	Injured his shoulder early in the game.	–
2		Shoulder.
3		Shoulder.
4		Shoulder.
5		Shoulder.
6		Shoulder.
7		Shoulder.
8	VFL	Goalless up forward but attacked the ball well in the air.	–
9	VFL	Struggled to make an impact in tight loss.	–
10	VFL	Kicked three important goals but gave away a tonne of free kicks.	–
11	VFL	Just the one goal but competed strongly.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Competed strongly and crashed a few packs.	–
14	VFL	Kicked five goals in a welcome return to form up front.	–
15	VFL	Marked and presented well, but goalkicking was wayward.	–
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Kicked a goal and presented hard in tough conditions.	–
18	VFL	Kicked six goals and did all his damage early.	–
19	VFL	Super workrate up forward and rewarded with two goals.	–
20	Port	Injured wrist early but returned to play out match. One goal and five marks.	4
21	WCE	Competed well playing CHF. Stats not huge but played a part.	4
22		Wrist.
23	VFL	Presented well in attack and ended with two handy goals.	–
QF	Frem	Surprise late inclusion and didn’t grab opportunity. Played nervous footy.	1
SF	VFL	Booted five goals and took over after half time from Kersten.	–
PF	VFL	Kicked four first-half goals then wasn’t sighted.	–
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Geelong

2	VFL	Marked strongly all day and should have kicked 6-7 goals.	–
3	VFL	Along with Brown, got the Cats over the line up forward.	–
4	VFL	OK up forward alongside Brown.	–
5	VFL	Kicked four goals playing second fiddle to Brown.	–
6	VFL	Quiet game up forward compared with previous weeks.	–
8	VFL	Presented well up front but lacked a bit of support.	–
10	VFL	Good start but influence waned a touch after half time.	–
11	VFL	Goalless but competed well and created a few goals.	–
13	VFL	Backed up Stephenson and played forward. OK.	–
14	VFL	OK up forward but struggled when asked to ruck.	–
15	VFL	Kicked five goals and used his size to advantage.	–
16	Coll	Debutant’s workrate stood out but he missed three set shots. Four marks.	3
17	Ess	Copped a few knocks but kept persisting. Disposal needs work.	3
18	Adel	Laid six tackles which is great for a player of 196cm. Played a small role.	3
19	Haw	Used as second ruckman and apart from a goal in third term was quiet.	3
20	WCE	Found going tough in the ruck given size difference. One goal late.	2
21	StK	Battled hard but might be due to return to VFL after a taste of senior action.	2
22	WB	Second ruckman didn’t get involved much. Might be due to head back to VFL.	4
23	VFL	Struggled to make an impact up forward.	–
EF	VFL	Goalless but provided a decent target up front.	–
SF	VFL	One goal and competed hard in the forward half.	–
PF	VFL	Competed hard up forward but lacked a bit of poise in front of goal.	–