Kieran HARPER

2015 Digest:   Facing a critical year after playing only three games in last two years because of injury and form. The subject of trade speculation in the off-season but remains with the Roos for a fifth season. Underwent ankle surgery past season and only recently returned to full training.

2015 NAB Cup:   Off-season ankle surgery has interrupted his preparation but stepped out for Werribee last weekend.

2015 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		–
2		–
3		–
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10	VFL	Slow start on return but got some ball late on.	–
11	VFL	Dangerous at ground level with 14 touches, one goal.	–
12	VFL	Best effort in a while. Three goals, five tackles, 11 disposals.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Slow start but worked into game well and had impact.	–
15	VFL	Quiet game but kicked a cracker goal in first quarter.	–
16	VFL	Did some good things and is nearing full match fitness.	–
17	VFL	Chipped in with two goals after being senior emergency.	–
18	VFL	Didn’t see much of the ball but tackling was very good.	–
19	VFL	Didn't see much of the ball but tackled with vigor.	–
20	VFL	Bye.	–
21	VFL	Lively. 19 disposals, seven tackles, and six inside 50s.	–
22	VFL	Did well again with 21 touches and 10 tackles.	–
23	VFL	Very good early and was good with defensive tackling.	–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–

2014 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		Ankle.
2	PM	Just the four touches in a half then rested.	–
3	VFL	Kicked a goal in the development league.	–
4	VFL	Still working back to full fitness. 10 possessions.	–
5	VFL	Extremely quiet afternoon. Was he even out there?!	–
6	VFL	Back in some sort of form with 19 possessions.	–
7	VFL	12 touches opposed to Toumpas who was good for Casey.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Started to work back into form with two goals.	–
10	VFL	Slowly regaining form with 17 possessions and a goal.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Quiet afternoon with just 12 possessions in narrow loss.	–
13	VFL	In and out of the game with 16 disposals, nine tackles.	–
14	VFL	OK as he builds back to full match fitness. 12 disposals.	–
15	VFL	Drifted in and out of the game but had some nice touches.	–
16	VFL	Good effort with 17 disposals, two goals, six clearances.	–
17	VFL	13 possessions rotating between midfield and half forward.	–
18	VFL	Quiet afternoon with just nine possessions.	–
19	VFL	Had 19 touches running off half back in new role.	–
20	VFL	Injured ankle early and took no further part.	–
21		Foot.
22	VFL	Quiet afternoon with just 10 disposals.	–
23	VFL	Tweaked ankle and took no further part.	–
QF		–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Coll	Quiet first half and apart from tackling things didn’t improve.	6
2	Geel	Early season form a worry. Subbed out in third term after no influence.	1
3	Syd	Late inclusion was reprieve but did little and subbed off in third term. .	2
4	VFL	In and out of the game. Needs to work harder.	–
5	VFL	Poor game with just the eight possessions.	–
6	VFL	In and out of the game. Needs to improve.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Only a handful of touches until injuring ankle.	–
9		Ankle.
10		Ankle.
11		Ankle.
12	VFL	Kicked a goal and had 17 touches on return from ankle injury.	–
13	VFL	Injured his ankle before half time and took no further part.	–
14		Ankle.
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Quiet game. Just the six possessions and a goal.	–
17	VFL	Kicked two late goals to nearly drag Werribee over the line.	–
18	VFL	Good early but drifted from the game as it wore on.	–
19	VFL	Had 25 possessions in VFL reserves. Big first and last terms.	–
20	VFL	Had 11 possessions and a goal in the forward half.	–
21	VFL	Chipped in with two goals and drove the ball inside 50 three times.	–
22	VFL	Quiet game. Just the 10 possessions and a goal.	–
23	VFL	In and out of the game until injuring ankle.	–
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Prominent in first half before tapering.	5
2	GWS	Has added run and leg speed to side and did well.	6
3	Geel	Came on last quarter and kicked a steadying goal.	2
4	Syd	Replaced Goldstein in the third quarter but had little impact.	3
5	GCS	Lively but a bit wasteful. 15 touches and 2.3.	4
6	WCE	Only nine possessions but tackled well.	4
7	WB	Simply didn’t get enough of the footy to worry the Doggies.	2
8	Port	Limited disposals for a midfielder but managed six inside 50s.	6
9	Bris	Goaled in opening minute but wasn’t a big ball winner.	4
10	Haw	Just the three touches before being subbed with a leg injury.	1
12	GCS	Came on us sub but wasted his goal opportunities.	3
13	Adel	Brilliant burst of speed for goal at start of final term.	3
14	StK	Worked hard to pressure, but needs to lift stats. Subbed off.	4
15	WCE	Sub had only a small time on field and had no input.	0
16	Carl	Ability to break free with pace and kick long was an asset	6
17	Rich	His speed was a factor that hurt the Tigers at times through the middle.	6
18	Melb	Always looked lively and should have been rewarded more than 1.3.	4
19	WB	Two second quarter goals and then just struggled to find the ball.	4
20	Ess	Sprayed a couple of shots late in the game.	5
21	Coll	Flashed in and out of play.	4
22	Frem	Apart from good start wasn’t a factor.	3
23	GWS	Entered the game for Hansen and starred with four goals from six touches.	7
EF	WCE	Sub. On midway through third term. Made a couple of runs.	2