Joshua KELLY

2017 Digest:  

2017 NAB Cup:   Looks to have gone to another level if his 29 touches vs Eagles and Swans is any guide. Scary how good he could be.

2017 Season

1	Adel	Big first term with 11 disposals including three inside-50's.	6
2	GCS	Superb outing with three goals to go with a host of classy possessions running off a wing. Added extra dollars to next contract.	8
3	NM	The $9m man had an 11-disposal first quarter showcasing his class and finished with a game-high 31.	8
4	Port	Won the ball well both inside and out, and added some real defensive steel with 10 tackles. Becoming an all-round package.	8
5	Syd	Hard runner all night and was again a consistent driver of the GWS midfield.	7
6	WB	Class stood out. Each time he gest the ball in his hands there was a feeling something good was going to happen; 24 disposals.	8
7	StK	Isn’t struggling under weight of speculation about his future . Used footy well and ran hard to receive it; 28 disposals.	7
8	Coll	Twinkle Toes cut a swathe through the midfield with 36 disposals (29 on target) and 11 tackles (and a goal).	9
9	Rich	Continues to lead the way. The only Giant in the first three quarters to win his position. Immense.	8
10	WCE	A jet. His 29 touches and seven clearances were all class. Kicked a goal too.	9
11	Ess	Monster game. Continues to get better despite contract speculation. 38 touches, 10 tackles.	9
12	Carl	Touched more leather than the Hellfire Club. Ended with 29 touches, 10 tackles and six clearances.	8
13		Hip.
14		Hip.
15	Geel	Huge game from a star. Grabbed 33 disposals and was a key to the side coming back in final term.	8
16	Haw	Glides through traffic, tough as well – got crunched by Roughead got up and ran off straight away. 34 disposals, 10 tackles and a goal	8
17	Syd	Kicked a boundary line special which showed why he will earn millions, however only went at 41 percent efficiency with his 27 disposals.	6
18	Rich	Playmaker worked hard to grab 23 possessions, including five inside-50s and ix tackles. Solid effort.	7
19	Frem	Added a few more dollars to that contract with game sealing goal in the dying moments. Was massive with 12 score involvements.	8
20	Melb	Squirted forward for two goals in the opening term and ended with three. Smart movement and won ball well.	8
21	WB	Really quiet first half (six effective disposals) but got going after half time to be an ignition for the team.	7
22	WCE	His best game of the season. Was everywhere with 43 disposals and made an impact after crunching hit with Kennedy.	9
23	Geel	Quiet early and apart from second term and fourth term he wasn’t a massive factor; nine inside-50s and 23 possessions.	6
QF	Adel	Won ball with ease in midfield, but execution wasn’t as crisp as we have come to expect. Can hold head up though.	7
SF	WCE	Started well again and continued to find the ball all night in midfield. Can go to another level though.	7
PF	Rich	Looked smooth when he got near the pill for 28 disposals, eight tackles and eight inside-50s.	8

2016 Season

1	Melb	Youngster used ball well but faded out to a degree – eight disposals after half time.	5
2	Geel	Smooth mover damaging with his run and creativity and linked well all afternoon.	7
3	Syd	Provided a lot of run and carry though the midfield.	5
4	Port	Ran hard all day through the midfield to be a lively contributor.	5
5	StK	Did his bit in an attacking sense and covered well defensively when teammates were caught out.	6
6	Haw	Missed a few targets and an easy shot, but contributed well and was clean with hands in traffic.	6
7	Frem	His hard running on the big ground helped to set up goals.	7
8	GCS	Getting better with every performance – eight clearances and seven inside-50s.	7
9	WB	Found space well and didn’t waste many of his touches.	5
10	Adel	Plays to his strengths, his goal in the second term was exceptional way outside 50.	7
11	Geel	Steady without starring through the middle. Five tackles, four inside-50s and three clearances.	6
12	Syd	Gave side a lot of drive on the wing and had seven inside-50s.	7
13	Ess	One of few Giants to play consistently. Used footy well and ran hard to be an option.	7
14	Carl	Solid day in midfield – laid a team-high seven tackles and kicked two nice goals.	7
16	Coll	Started well before a bit of a flat spot but his goals were all class.	6
17	Bris	Did a lot of the hard work before half time that set up win while also kicking three goals.	7
18	Port	Going to be a superstar. Always has time, great balance and composure.	8
19	Rich	Produced a big last-quarter effort after being reasonably quiet in the first three terms.	6
20	GCS	Went quietly about it, and was strong at stoppages with team high nine clearances.	7
21	WCE	Steady game without starring in midfield. 23 touches, but just six were contested.	6
22	Frem	Lifted after a modest start. Silky and smooth with ball in hand.	6
23	NM	Roamed into middle from wing to play a handy role without starring.	6
QF	Syd	Unfussed by pressure of first final like so many other Giants.	6
PF	WB	Close to Giants’ best with six inside-50s, five tackles and strong work-rate.	8

2015 Season

1	StK	What he did had a touch of class about it but certainly not a huge factor.	5
2	Melb	Classy display in midfield. Made most of his touches count.	7
3	Syd	Worked around the footy but still lacks the size to crash in and get it.	5
4	GCS	Sub. Joined party with 11 in touches in bruise-free final term.	3
5	WCE	Subbed off after only six possessions.	2
6	NEAFL	Dominated in midfield with 39 possessions against Swans.	–
7	NEAFL	Brought his own ball. 36 possessions and three classy goals.	–
8	Adel	Solid return to team with a goal and 17 touches then subbed out.	6
9	WB	Sub came on in third quarter.	2
10	Bris	Ball use at times was sublime. Important part of midfield mix.	7
11	Coll	Linked well on occasions but didn’t impact game like he’d want to.	5
12	NM	Lacked impact in midfield with just three contested possessions.	4
14	NEAFL	42 touches to go with eight inside 50s and eight tackle. Huge.	–
15	NEAFL	In everything in midfield. 30 possessions and three goals.	–
16	GCS	Another who put in across four quarters.	6
17	Geel	One goal but wasted the ball at times. Did have team-high six inside-50s.	5
18	Frem	Tried to give the team some run and had 20 possessions.	5
19	Ess	Came into the game after half time to played a strong role. Poor first half.	6
20	Port	Oozes class, his precision left-foot kicking is a delight.	7
21	Syd	Did some nice things but was physically pushed around.	5
22	Carl	Got in on the act after half time to run the game out well.	6
23	Melb	One of the better performers with 20 touches and nine tackles.	6

2014 Season

1	PM	Had the ball on a string in midfield. Strong performance.	–
2	StK	Sub. Debutante was impressive after he came on in third term.	3
3	Melb	Kid was given a full run in his second game and showed talent and awareness.	6
4	WB	Continued his good early season form after Rising Star nomination last week.	6
5	Adel	All class from the No.2 draft pick: two goals and six inside-50s.	7
6		Hamstring.
7	Port	Returning from a hamstring injury, rookie continues to impress.	7
8	WCE	Found the ball fairly well and continued to run hard.	6
10	Rich	Sub. Only minimal game time and registered all zeros.	0
11		Eye.
12	NEAFL	Huge outing with 43 touches and four goals.	–
13	Bris	Smooth in what he did and had a handy game.	5
14	Carl	His class is evident every time he takes the field.	6
15	Syd	Despite getting plenty of ball, a subdued display from the youngster.	5
16	Adel	Sub came on late in third term and was busy.	2
17	Frem	Ran hard to be an option and won his share of ball. Great learning experience.	5
18	Geel	Sub. Creative when he got on in third term. One goal and great ball use.	2
19	Rich	Looks good with ball in hand but impact on the contest was minimal	4
20	NM	Rotated through midfield and was OK but not a massive factor.	5
21	Melb	Flashed his poise, balance and class to be a factor throughout. One great goal.	8
22	Coll	Started at half forward then went through midfield. Just knows where to go.	7
23	WB	Crucial late goal and at times was opposed to Bontempelli. Played his role.	6
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