Levi CASBOULT

2017 Digest:   Powerful mark and presence, yet haunted by goalkicking woes. Kicked 18 majors in 2016 and must double that tally.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Rich	Struggled playing predominantly forward with odd run in ruck. One goal but rarely looked dangerous.	3
2	Melb	Clunked a few strong marks – and more importantly converted one in the final term. Not his best, but fair.	5
3	Ess	Crashed packs but didn’t impact the game in wet conditions. Two marks and 11 hit-out as pinch-hit ruckman.	2
4	GCS	Two last-quarter goals to end with three but lacked impact when it mattered in middle terms.	5
5	Port	Kicked the Blues only two goals for the first half and ended the game with four majors.	7
6	Syd	Looked dangerous in the air up forward and two goals in second term proved handy in getting side back into the match.	5
7	Coll	Spanked by Reid in first half, and conceded a series of free kicks but relished a drier ball to snare two late goals.	4
8	StK	Struggled after a good month. Didn’t hit the scoreboard and failed to have an impact in the air.	3
9	Frem	Kicked two goals and took two contested marks.	6
10	NM	Chipped in with two goals and spent some time in the ruck. Worked hard to bring the ball to the deck.	5
11		Bye.
12	GWS	Big “Meat” threw his sizeable rump around the place. Kicked one goal from 12 disposals.	4
13	GCS	Undid all his aerial work with poor execution on goal. Frustratingly good!	5
14	Rich	Booted two goals and took some strong marks. Will have impressed prospective suitors – including the Tigers.	6
15	Adel	Great one on one battle with Daniel Talia, two goals and some strong contested marking made it an even contest.	6
16	Melb	Marking was outstanding (six contested) and was always a dangerous player inside forward 50. One goal.	7
17	WB	Dangerous on occasions but just one goal. Missed a sitter in final term from 11 metres out directly in front.	4
18	Bris	Finished with two goals but it could easily have been a couple more. Troublesome for the Lions defenders at times.	6
19	Geel	Provided a target when ball came to him with some sharpness. Five marks and three goals a handy return.	6
20	Ess	Big ‘Meat’ grabbed six marks and one goal. Dangerous at times but nice if he hit scoreboard more.	5
21	WCE	His final term goal was superb from a tough angle. Kicked two for the game.	5
22	Haw	Not huge numbers but kicked 2 goals and provided an important contest down the line.	5
23	Syd	Kicked just the one goal and was well beaten by Grundy. Frustrations got the better of him.	3

2016 Season

1	Rich	Provided a marking target but misses proved extremely costly. Needs goalkicking work…fast.	4
2	Syd	Started well but suffered from a lack of supply inside 50. Had kicking boots on.	5
3	GCS	Marked everything early on before May moved to him. Kicking still an issue.	5
4	WB	Pretty solid in one-on-ones but kicked both set shots out on the full.	3
5	Frem	Marked well and kicked poorly. The story of his life.	4
6	Ess	Couple of big marks (four contested) but in the end not a factor. No goals.	3
7	Coll	Resembled Stewart Loewe with some of his pack grabs. Goalkicking was better but had the odd shank.	7
8	Port	Looked like he injured ACL after taking big mark in first term but it is a fractured leg. Out for two months.	0
9		Leg.
10	Geel	One goal but pretty well checked by Lonergan in a good battle.	3
11	Bris	Crushed some packs but was well held by a disciplined and close checking Merrett.	3
12	StK	Started well and posed a menace early but didn’t do enough overall. Three goals.	4
14	GWS	Presented well up forward by taking seven marks (three contested), but failed to kick a goal.	4
15	Coll	Another underwhelming performance in attack. Failed to hit the scoreboard.	2
16	Adel	Talia had by far the better of the match-up. Frustration boiled over at one point.	1
17		Suspended.
18	Syd	Found it tough getting away from Grundy. Well beaten.	3
19	Haw	Clunked a few late but genuinely well held in attack. Failed to lay a tackle.	3
20	StK	Took some strong marks but again let down by his finishing.	3
21	Bris	Four-goal bag handy but missed a couple of set shots that proved costly in the end.	7
22	Melb	Unable to get much room opposed to T.McDonald, but competed well in the air.	4
23	Ess	Clunked a couple of grabs but overall an average game.	3

2015 Season

1		–
2	WCE	Two late goals after a few horrid misses. Contested marking solid.	5
3	Ess	Couldn’t impact the game up forward and offered little in the ruck.	3
4	StK	Some big marks but kicking for goal was atrocious.	3
5	VFL	Quiet afternoon in win over Sandringham.	–
6	Bris	Two first-half goals and another two-goal return in second half. Did his bit.	7
7	GWS	Spent time in ruck and also defence after starting in attack. Quiet.	3
8	Geel	Couldn’t get near the ball or the man – two tackles.	2
9	Syd	Got involved with two goals in third term but remainder was quiet.	5
10	Adel	Three goals, including one banana effort, from six marks. Tried hard.	6
12	Port	Jagged two important goals from six marks and provided a presence.	5
13	GCS	Three goals a good return. Looked dangerous inside the arc as ball came in.	7
14	WB	Took some good marks but they were up the ground. Just one goal.	4
15	Rich	Looked dangerous at times in the air when given the opportunities.	6
16	Frem	No goals, two marks. Had to do more.	2
17	Haw	Took one hanger but for the remainder not a factor in ruck or forward.	3
18	NM	Two goals and a few nice grabs but not his best night.	4
19	Coll	Two goals and took a few great contested marks.	7
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2014 Season

1	PM	Kicked a goal and took a few good marks after a slow start.	–
2		Northern Blues didn’t play.
3	VFL	Strong effort and was unbeatable in the air.	–
4	Melb	Worked hard but a lack of polish and class dampened his overall impact.	4
5	WB	Matched on Talia early. Neither had influence.	4
6	WCE	Took contested marks, then kicked the ball out of bounds on the full.	3
7	Coll	Started impressively with strong marking. Not the worst.	5
8	StK	Grabbed seven marks from centre half forward but missed three chances for goal.	5
10	Adel	Gave his all forward and in ruck. Couple of key touches when game on line.	5
11	Bris	Couple of marks but didn’t do much else.	3
12	Geel	Looked dangerous in air at times up forward and up the ground. Needs polish.	5
13	Haw	Huge. Three goals in second term and four for the match. Coming of age.	7
14	GWS	Used in a variety of roles around the ground, had very little impact.	3
15	Coll	Couple of marks for ‘Meat’ but set-shot kicking looks like he’s chopping wood.	3
16	StK	Strong marking gave St Kilda headaches. Growing in maturity. Four goals.	7
17	Syd	The marking machine keeps improving, although failed to hit scoreboard.	5
18	NM	Matched on Hansen. A few strong marks but quiet overall.	4
19	Frem	One goal early in third term but quiet all night. Three marks, one goal.	3
20	GCS	Contract talks on his mind? Well beaten by Thompson.	3
21	Geel	No goals, four marks and pretty well beaten in the ruck.	3
22	Port	Strong marking as always is a feature, provided back-up support in ruck.	5
23	Ess	Took six marks but failed to make an impact in front of goals.	4
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	Rich	Struggled to get anywhere near it up forward. Better when thrown into ruck.	2
2	Coll	Marked strongly on the lead and gave a good target.	5
3	VFL	Only played three quarters but presented well.	–
4	VFL	Dominant big man on the ground. Imposed himself on the game.	–
5	VFL	Played OK up forward and in the ruck. Two goals.	–
6	VFL	Kicked four goals in a dominant display up forward.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Gave the Blues a presence up forward and in the ruck. Good.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	GWS	Four contested marks and was a handy foil for Kreuzer in the ruck.	5
11	Ess	Marked strongly. Also pirouetted to score impressive goal.	7
12	Haw	Big first half (four contested marks and a goal). Didn’t touch ball after main break.	4
14	Syd	More effective in the ruck than up forward due to horror conditions. Not his best.	3
15	Coll	Nice mark and goal early but then it all dried up. Struggled to impact in ruck.	3
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	A tower of strength in the air and provided a strong focal point.	–
18	VFL	Kicked three goals and was dominant in the air.	–
19	VFL	Marked well again and has to be close to a senior recall.	–
20	VFL	Got better as the game wore on. Ended with 2.3 and marked well.	–
21	Rich	Clunked some big grabs and kicked the sealer in the last. Impressive display.	7
22	Ess	Took some nice grabs but his decision making poor at times.	5
23	Port	His marking is a real feature of his game, his kicking for goal is not.	3
QF		Late withdrawal.
EF		Late withdrawal.
SF	Syd	Couldn’t get a sniff in attack.	2
PF
GF

2012 Season

15	VFL	First game back and was quiet.	–
17	WB	Caught the eye with some strong marking on debut. Didn’t drop head in ruck.	5
18	Rich	Big kid not suited by conditions but still helped out.	4
19	Syd	Height advantage on Richards. Couple of strong marks good for confidence.	4
20	Bris	Marking/workrate fantastic but kicking needs serious work. One banana goal.	5
21	Ess	Kicked a goal right out of his arse in first half. Ended with three, six marks.	6
22	GCS	Had his opportunities, but kicked 0.5 which was ultimately costly.	4