Lachie PLOWMAN

2017 Digest:   Versatile backman who slotted in well last year and performed well against smalls and talls. More of the same needed.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Rich	Hands were full all night with variety of opponents, including Martin. Looks to have improved from last year.	6
2	Melb	Did well in defence to pick the right time to fold off his opponent to provide support to teammates. Going well.	7
3	Ess	Beat Fantasia hands down and provided some key run for his team in what was an outstanding effort.	8
4	GCS	Battled manfully again in the back half but was outsized by Wright in second half.	5
5	Port	Was diligent in defence but struggled with the weight of numbers.	5
6	Syd	Quiet one from former Giant. Only the 10 disposals, three tackles and two rebound 50s.	4
7	Coll	Safe with the ball and was okay in defence.	5
8	StK	Had his hands full with the quicker Jack Billings. Battled on well after being moved after half time.	5
9	Frem	Did a good job with ball in hand in the wet.	5
10	NM	Won 16 touches but form has tapered after a terrific start to the season. Beaten in some one on ones and panicked on occasions.	4
11		Bye.
12	GWS	Had the task on Greene and was able to keep him goalless in what was a fine defensive effort. Greene’s inaccuracy helped.	7
13	GCS	Did what he needed to do, and kept Matera's influence to a minimum.	4
14	Rich	Followed Rioli as well as other Tiger smalls. Did a good job – rarely lost a contest.	6
15	Adel	Did well to contain the high flying Mitch McGovern, keeping him to one goal.	5
16	Melb	Had a variety of opponents and battled hard all day in another steady performance.	7
17	WB	Defensively rotated through a number of opponents. Certainly not his best game but did what he could down back.	5
18	Bris	Had a failed stint on Zorko. Overall a disappointing day in the office.	4
19	Geel	Defender was under siege Italian Army style. Couple of times late he defender Dangerfield really well.	5
20	Ess	Staunch defender plugged away when ball came into his area. Quiet offensively.	4
21	WCE	Solid across half-back. Got a job done.	5
22	Haw	Found a heap of ball, used it well and rarely put foot a wrong in a key defensive role.	7
23		Hip.

2016 Season

1		Hip.
2		Played in VFL trial against Port Melbourne.
3	VFL	Game time managed after coming back from injury but grabbed 19 touches.	–
4	WB	Brilliant job curtailing Stringer in a fine debut for his new team.	6
5	Frem	Bobbed up at times but had a quiet day.	3
6	Ess	Went with Brown for the most part in a good battle. Not much offensively.	4
7	Coll	Spent some time on the dangerous Fasolo and was useful in Blues’ defensive press.	5
8	Port	Crunched by Dixon when showing courage in the hole and stood up when required.	6
9	NM	Matched up on ex-Blue Waite and stuck to task although he did get away a few times.	5
10	Geel	Took Kersten to the cleaners in his main role and got away enough to grab a few touches.	6
11	Bris	Another solid and assured display from the emerging key defender.	6
12	StK	Not the worst down back and created some rebounds from the back 50.	5
14	GWS	Solid in back half on a range of opponents before coming under fire in last term.	4
15	Coll	Sound in defence without setting the world on fire. Had the better of Cloke.	5
16	Adel	Went to Lynch and struggled at times in the contest. Is he good enough?	3
17	WCE	Took Darling (0.5). Inaccuracy helped his overall effectiveness.	5
18	Syd	Serviceable effort down back on several opponents.	4
19	Haw	Developing well in a key defensive post. Steady by hand and foot.	6
20	StK	Had a dirty day down back as the Saints looked to use his opponent at all times.	3
21	Bris	Spent time minding Walker in defence. OK.	4
22	Melb	Didn’t have a big day but did little wrong in defence.	6
23	Ess	Had his colours lowered down back. Looked sluggish all game.	3

2015 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1		Elbow.
2		Elbow.
3		Elbow.
4		Elbow.
5		Elbow.
6		Elbow.
7		Elbow.
8		Elbow.
9		Elbow.
10		Elbow.
11		Elbow.
12	NEAFL	First game back and got through OK down back.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	NEAFL	Regaining full match fitness. 24 possessions in back half.	–
15	NEAFL	Did what was required without much fuss.	–
16	NEAFL	Rebounded well when required in defence.	–
17	NEAFL	Rebounded well off half-back and got a lot of the ball.	–
18	NEAFL	One of his better games down back. Rebounded strongly.	–
19	NEAFL	Did his job down back without much fuss.	–
20	NEAFL	Bye.	–
21	NEAFL	Did well down back to halt Sydney’s forward forays.	–
22	Carl	Played his role down back despite giving away height to resting rucks.	6
23	Melb	OK in back half and showed dash on occasions.	6

2014 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	PM	Matched up on Membrey and got the points easily. Strong showing.	–
2	StK	Spent time on both Riewoldt and Maister.	4
3	Melb	Picked up Dunn at times in attack and couldn’t totally quieten him.	4
4	WB	Had his hands full with Crameri. Good lesson for the youngster.	3
5	Adel	Needs to contribute more to warrant his place in the side.	2
6	GCS	Forced to play on Suns’ talls and tried hard.	4
7	NEAFL	Among the Giants best in win over Ainslie.	–
8	NEAFL	Fair down back as Swans bombarded Giants defence.	–
9	NEAFL	Bye.	–
10	NEAFL	Did some good things with four clearances and two goals.	–
11	NEAFL	Won a few one-one-ones down back, did what was required.	–
12	NEAFL	Quiet night with just nine touches.	–
13	NEAFL	Didn’t have much impact.	–
14	NEAFL	Bye.	–
15	NEAFL	Played half-back and was very good.	–
16	NEAFL	Among Giants’ best off half-back.	–
17	Frem	Used down back. Not able to impact the game defensively or offensively.	2
18	Geel	Ball use was horrible. Struggling to find his feet in AFL.	2
19	Rich	Defended fairly well against bigger opponents but didn’t give a lot of run.	4
20	NM	Another Giant defender who gave away inches. Tried but outsized.	4
21	Melb	Defensively got involved and while not a major factor would have been happy.	5
22	Coll	Continues to develop as a player down back. Showed some good signs.	5
23	WB	Kept Crameri quiet in first half but the Dog kicked four second half goals.	5
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	Syd	Horror skill error cost a goal just before half time. Great learning experience.	4
2	Port	Second gamer was relatively quiet.	3
3	StK	Did a couple of worthwhile things but not a major factor.	3
4		Senior emergency.
5	GCS	Nice kick and gave some spark to attack.	5
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7	NEAFL	Gave some dash and competed strongly.	–
8	NEAFL	Gave some run off half back but was under pressure throughout.	–
9	NEAFL	Getting better with each week. Among the Giants best.	–
10	NEAFL	Strong game in defence for the Giants in tight win.	–
11	Geel	Contributed a goal but pretty quiet, particularly late in game.	4
12	Port	Just the six touches before being subbed out. Not his best outing.	2
14	NEAFL	Good effort across half back and pushing into midfield.	–
15		Neck.
16	NEAFL	Kept Morton goalless and provided good drive from defence.	–
17	NEAFL	Bye.	–
18		Injured.
19	NEAFL	Solid game in defence shutting out Sydney Uni’s best key forward.	–
20	NEAFL	Showed his class at times, but wasn’t overly prominent.	–
21	NEAFL	Pushed forward to kick a goal and was a solid perfomer.	–
22	NEAFL	Played as a midfielder/forward and gave good run and spread.	–
23	NEAFL	Used in midfield and ran the game out strongly.	–
QF
SF
PF
GF