Kieren JACK

2017 Digest:   Played as a small forward in some internal trials, which would be an interesting move if they persist. Nearing veteran status. but going

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Port	Plugged away in usual underground miner style and was one of the few Swans who looked threatening late in game.	7
2	WB	One effective disposal in first half and while effort was there he didn’t look right. Came in with hip problem – 9 effective touches.	3
3	Coll	Slow start but then jagged two second-time goals to get side back into game. Still well short of his hard-running best.	4
4	WCE	Spent long periods in the front half and had minimal impact overall. The end is nigh?	4
5	GWS	Couldn’t generate anything in midfield and struggled.	3
6		Hip.
7		Hip.
8		Hip.
9		Hip.
10		Hip.
11		Hip.
12	WB	Tough as a two-dollar steak but was a little medium rare after returning from injury. Disposal was a little off at times.	5
13	Rich	Still rusty but kicked the goal that put the side in front with couple of minutes remaining; Four clearances.	4
14	Ess	Big question marks on his future again. Just 13 touches and never a factor.	4
15	Melb	Tackled his heart out and got a bit of the ball. Not his best, but made a good contribution.	6
16	GCS	Did his bit when the game was on the line, 22 disposals yet his best is still ahead.	7
17	GWS	Continued his upturn in form and was a great four quarter performer. 22 disposals, 11 tackles and finished with a goal.	8
18	StK	Solid if unspectacular in midfield.	5
19	Haw	17 disposals yet was never a threat.	5
20	Geel	Hard-nut midfielder did some good things. Five inside-50s, one tackle and six score involvements.	6
21	Frem	Back to his best. Floated around the half forward line and midfield with aplomb.	8
22	Adel	Made the Crows pay with a goal in the first term after a fortunate 50 metre penalty.	4
23	Carl	Played a defensive role and performed it admirably. Provided some offensive rebound with 16 touches.	5
EF	Ess	Early goal helped set the tone and laid three tackles to go with 19 disposals.	6
SF	Geel	Tougher than a $2 steak but lacked the red wine jus to add that finishing touch. Early goal had him aroused; 23 disposals.	6

2016 Season

1	Coll	One of a host of Swans’ midfielders who had it on a string in midfield.	8
2	Carl	Started the year in super form: 26 touches, five tackles a good day at the office.	7
3	GWS	Superb work-rate all day – six tackles and five inside-50s.	6
4	Adel	In the wars, battled on bravely after copping some heavy knocks.	6
5	WCE	In his element in tough and demanding conditions .	6
6	Bris	Lined-up on Rich and had the better the Lions midfielder for most of the match.	7
7	Ess	Found plenty of space in the midfield and kicked two second-half goals.	6
8	Rich	Battled hard in midfield and an important mover at stages. Laid seven tackles.	6
9	Haw	Tradesman-like in the middle and helped give Swans the edge.	5
10	NM	Part of a strong midfield group that got the better of North. Not a star but played role.	6
11	GCS	Gathered a good amount of the footy though failed to use it well.	6
12	GWS	Underwhelming display with only 13 possessions. Did lay eight tackles though.	4
13	Melb	Split time between midfield and as a small forward. Hard worker as always in trenches.	5
15	WB	Usual honest and committed game with hard edge in the middle.	6
16	Geel	Celebrated 200th game with three goals, five clearances and 10 tackles.	8
17	Haw	Worked hard but copped knock in third that slowed him a tad. Five tackles.	6
18	Carl	Worked hard to ensure he stayed involved in the game. Four clearances and kicked 1.2.	6
19	Frem	Had 20 touches but everyone had lots of the ball.	5
20	Port	A bit down on normal standards but toiled away as teammates flourished.	5
21	StK	Steady and reliable game in midfield and did all he needed to do.	6
22		Ankle.
23	Rich	Impressive four-quarter performance in midfield. Always looked dangerous when he got it.	7
QF	GWS	Kicked two goals and got a bit of the ball, but overshadowed by opposition mids.	5
SF	Adel	Hard worker in midfield with 11 contested possessions. Had a hand in nine scores.	7
PF	Geel	In everything at start and applied consistent pressure for four quarters.	7
GF	WB	Four clearances, four inside-50s and 12 contested possessions. Didn’t star.	6

2015 Season

1	Ess	Fitting that he kicked goal that levelled scores. Led the way.	8
2	Port	Ten clearances, five inside-50s and goal: typical Jack performance.	8
3	GWS	Even effort throughout highlighted by 11 contested possessions. Tough effort.	7
4	Frem	One of the players who lifted during the third term.	5
5	WB	Laid eight tackles and had five inside-50s. Tried his guts out all day.	6
6	Melb	Kept working to gather 10 contested possessions and seven inside-50s.	7
7	Geel	Kept digging in to end as a secondary but handy midfielder.	7
8	Haw	Work-rate first class but didn’t have quite the impact he is renowned for.	6
9	Carl	Even effort throughout highlighted by five clearances.	7
10	GCS	Good four-quarter effort.	6
11	NM	Effectiveness down a tad but worked hard to offer something. Five clearances.	6
13	Rich	Tore in around the contests but not as influential heading forward.	6
14	Port	Even effort then lifted with some hard running in the last 10 minutes.	7
15	Bris	Influence nullified somewhat but kept working. Only 11 effective disposals.	5
16	Haw	Battled hard throughout despite lop-sided scoreline. At least cracked in.	7
17	WCE	Touched the ball only six times after half time. Form got to be a worry.	4
18	Adel	Persistent in middle and worked hard in attack when stationed on Smith.	7
19	Geel	Tried hard but not a lot of punch in his performance. No inside-50s, seven kicks.	5
20	Coll	Led from front with a typically committed attacking display.	8
21	GWS	Had Shaw early but shifted into midfield and was a powerful performer.	7
22	StK	Always in the thick of the action.	7
23	GCS	Subbed out after limping from field with a knee injury before quarter time.	1
QF		Knee.
SF		Knee.

2014 Season

1		Back.
2	Coll	Beaten by Macaffer on his return from a back injury.	4
3	Adel	Laid nine tackles and had five clearances and four inside-50s.	7
4	NM	Lively early, he faded and was guilty of some poor ball use.	5
5	Frem	Another midfielder under pressure, shook off Crowley's tag.	8
6	Melb	Burrowed in, did the tough stuff and found plenty of the pill.	7
7	Bris	26 touches and two goals in a fine performance.	7
8	Haw	Busy all night and kept wheel turning – 10 inside-50s.	7
9	Ess	Tagged by Hocking and burnt him off. Ability to spread a huge asset for an inside mid.	7
11	Geel	Eight inside-50s, 13 contested possessions and fierce around footy.	8
12	GCS	Kept his motor running all day in midfield. A driving force again.	7
13	Port	Strong worker in midfield to continually drive Sydney forward.	7
14	Rich	Looked to injure wrist in second term, but came back and played a role in win.	6
15	GWS	Took a knock late but still won the Brett Kirk Medal for best on ground.	8
16	WCE	OK but wasn’t his best outing in duel with Matt Rosa.	5
17	Carl	Seven marks and seven tackles, he was at his hard-running best.	8
18	Haw	Worked hard in midfield to wrestle the ascendency.	6
19	Ess	Strong game and kept grinding away in the middle.	7
20	Port	Did more of the grunt work with nine tackles at stoppages.	7
21	StK	Huge first quarter put his stamp on the game.	7
22	WB	Good at centre bounce clearances and played his role in midfield.	6
23	Rich	Worked his way into game and finished with 10 tackles and eight inside 50s.	7
QF	Frem	Kicked a goal, set up another and laid nine tackles too.	6
SF		–
PF	NM	Helped keep foot on Roos’ throat with his work-rate and ball winning.	7
GF	Haw	Lifted in second half but wasn’t involved enough early and butchered two chances.	4

2013 Season

1	GWS	Busy opening helped set tone, as did two goals in second term. Key player.	7
2	GCS	Won his battle with Ablett, laying nine tackles and finishing with five clearances.	7
3	NM	Tracked Wells and got upper hand from third term.	6
4	Geel	Among the best again – 13 contested poss, 10 inside-50s and eight clearances.	8
5	StK	Slapped on 13 tackles to set tone the coach demanded.	7
6	Bris	Set the tone from the start with his attack on the ball. Beat Rockliff.	8
7	Haw	Worked super hard around the footy – nine contested poss and 10 tackles.	7
8	Frem	Added 11 tackles to a game-high 33 touches in another excellent performance.	8
9	Coll	Busy in first half around ground. Indomitable workrate. Matched on Ball.	7
10	Ess	Matched on Stanton and had an excellent game.	7
11	Adel	One of numerous Swans to create havoc in second term. Applied huge pressure.	8
13	Port	Kept his team in the game when the tide was turning against them.	6
14	Carl	Didn’t have his best night but still tackled and harassed in the wet.	5
15	Melb	Huge first half then halted slightly by Rodan – 15 cont poss and 10 inside-50s.	8
16	GWS	A bit down on other performances this year, but others picked up the slack.	5
17	WCE	Another tireless worker who again showed his elite kicking skills.	8
18	Rich	Again showed he is a potent and elite midfielder.	8
19	WB	Right in his element in a tough contest.	8
20	Coll	Considering the incredibly high standards he sets, this was a below-par game.	4
21	StK	Jones kept him right under wraps in first half but he hit back	5
22	Geel	Started on Selwood then set free. Won 14 cont poss, six clearances.	7
23	Haw	Never relented and did everything he could.	6
QF	Haw	Gave it his all and was Swans’ best.	8
SF	Carl	Shadowed by Curnow (until he got injured) and ended with 7 clearances, 8 inside-50s.	8
PF	Frem	Crowley ensured he was never allowed to impact ­­– only 1 clearance, 2 inside-50s.	3
GF

2012 Season

1	GWS	Kicked first goal and didn’t let up for the four quarters – 30 disposals.	8
2	Frem	Gave the Swans tremendous drive, especially early before fading.	5
3	Port	Only 17 disposals but won four clearances and four inside 50s.	6
4	NM	Blistering first half and his pace and energy were vital for the Swans.	7
5	Haw	Played negating forward role and did OK.	5
6	Adel	Quieter than usual, but still contributed with two goals.	5
7	Rich	Worked hard for his 20 touches but lacked precision with disposal.	4
8	Melb	Wearing his dancing shoes and waltzed past Demon rivals with ease.	8
9	StK	Kept working in tight all game.	6
10	WB	Jack has been in rare form in recent weeks, dominating with 10 clearances.	8
11	Ess	Started well and was instrumental in Swans building lead.	7
13	Geel	Damaging with six inside-50s, 13 cont poss, two goals and five clearances.	8
14	GWS	Carried on his outstanding form with a best-on-ground performance.	9
15	Bris	Another marginally below scintillating recent form, but had seven clearances.	6
16	WCE	Hard as nails with 22 contested possessions and 11 tackles.	8
17	StK	Had a good battle with Montagna.	6
18	GCS	Absorbing battle with Ablett early, then relieved and revelled. Huge.	8
19	Carl	Picked up by Curnow after centre bounces.	6
20	Coll	Improved as the match went on and nearly dragged his side over the line.	6
21	WB	Playing with unbridled confidence. Can now be considered a classy midfielder.	8
22	Haw	Relished the tough contest and among the Swans’ best again in midfield.	7
23	Geel	Among the better Swans. Burrowed in all day and worked against tide.	7
QF	Adel	Vital role on Dangerfield was crucial to result and he did it well.	6
PF	Coll	Ran himself ragged and burrowed in all night but lacked polish at times.	6
GF	Haw	Not his biggest day in terms of stats but contested hard. Two key goals.	7