Liam JONES

2017 Digest:   Produces the odd highlight reel moment with his pack marking, but is well down the forwardline pecking order.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

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3		Minimal impact on the contest overall. Has too many outings like this.
4	PM	Played mostly in defence and was able to shut down his opponents and provide some drive.	–
5	VFL	Forced to ruck against Meese and had a dip, but outsized. Had 25 hitouts and five inside-50s.	–
6	VFL	Kicked two goals, while also pinched hit in the ruck with eight hit outs. Was also used a key defensive post at times.	–
7	VFL	Seemed to be everywhere at times. 15 possessions, but did some fine work at both ends.	–
8	VFL	Stout in defence against an undermanned Casey. In superb form at VFL level.	–
9	VFL	Outstanding in defence and putting together a great patch of form. Took 15 marks.	–
10		Bye.
11		Ankle.
12	GWS	Did a fine job on Patton who kicked two goals but for the most part he had him covered. Welcome back to footy.	7
13	GCS	Continued his renaissance by holding Tom Lynch goalless. Remarkable transformation.	8
14	Rich	Tiger movement caught him out at times, but continued to back himself to read the play. Fair without starring.	6
15	Adel	Comeback of the year, took Taylor Walker to the cleaners and provided plenty of rebound from the last line of defence.	8
16	Melb	Had Hogan covered in another notch on the belt. Going other way only had six effective touches but played his role.	6
17	WB	Beat Redpath hands down and crashed packs whenever he could in another solid defensive display.	7
18	Bris	Never got settled. Four disposals until half time. Seven for the game. Needed to do more.	4
19	Geel	Hawkins caused him some issues when on him but not helped by fact the ball was coming in sideways. Battled away.	4
20	Ess	Daniher got away early but he rebounded well to be a really good player. Great battle against Bomber star.	7
21	WCE	Started well on Kennedy but lost his way and the Eagle kicked six goals.	4
22	Haw	Defensively superb. Spoiled everything and was aggressive at the contest. Kept Roughead quiet.	7
23	Syd	Had a night to forget on Buddy. To his credit, never dropped his head but it will be one to forget in a hurry.	2

2016 Season

1		Played in VFL trial against Richmond.
2		Played in VFL trial against Port Melbourne.
3	VFL	Three goals from centre half forward and will at least enter selection discussion.	–
4	VFL	Three second-term goals and five for the match proved match-winning.	–
5	Frem	Two goals when the game was on the line lifted the Blues to victory.	5
6	Ess	One great snap goal early but for most part not influential. Two marks for the day.	3
7	Coll	Two early contested marks and flung himself at the ball all day. Not big stats but played role.	5
8	Port	Kicked two goals – including an important one in final term. Not a big day but gave a target.	6
9	NM	Had Tarrant for company and tried hard for his two goals, but delivery wasn’t the best.	5
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	VFL	Four inside-50s, one goal, five tackles but didn’t take a mark.	–
12	VFL	Kicked 2.2 from five contested marks in a reasonable effort inside forward 50.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Took five contested marks but just seven kicks and one goal.	–
15	VFL	Took four contested marks but totalled six kicks. Two goals.	–
16	VFL	Gardner had his measure for most of the day. Four marks, one goal.	–
17	VFL	Five marks, no goals and very little influence. Not likely to get back in.	–
18	VFL	Nine marks including a staggering six contested. Three goals.	–
19	VFL	One contested mark, no goals and seven kicks. Struggled.	–
20	VFL	Nine marks (five contested) but just one goal from 10 kicks.	–
21	Bris	Three contested marks good but overall only 11 disposals and no goals.	5
22	Melb	Took a towering grab and converted in third term but didn’t have a big impact.	4
23	Ess	Hit some contests but couldn’t find the pill. A poor performance.	2

2015 Season

1	Rich	Started well with strong marking but then chances limited.	4
2	WCE	Missed chance early then kicked goal in third term but was pretty putrid.	2
3	Ess	Will be lucky to stay in team after another disappointing display. One goal.	4
4	StK	Working hard to have an impact, and kicking for goal wayward with just one.	3
5	Coll	On Brown. Couldn’t get into it, although got hands to a lot of balls.	3
6	Bris	Horrid first half. Came to life with two marks inside 50 when game all but over.	3
7	VFL	One goal from four marks on return to VFL.	–
8	Geel	Don’t be fooled by a few late touches. One tackle.	2
9	Syd	Shaping as one of the great recruiting busts.	1
10	VFL	Goalless in loss to Coburg but took some good marks.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Marked well at times but just nine touches and a goal.	–
13	VFL	Another Blue to bag six. Height was too much for Dolphins.	–
14	VFL	Quiet first half then unsighted. Possible injury?	–
15	VFL	Scoreless in attack and spent time running through ruck.	–
16	VFL	Chipped in with two goals but made some bad errors.	–
17	Haw	Disastrous night. Hard to believe he penned a three-year deal.	1
18	VFL	15 hitouts as mobile ruck but couldn’t sniff it in attack.	–
19	VFL	Used in defence and was caught behind too often.	–
20	VFL	Presented well but wasn’t able to get into the game.	–
21	VFL	Played in attack and ruck. No impact in either role.	–
22	VFL	Much better than recent weeks. Two goals and 17 touches.	–
23		Senior emergency.

2014 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	PM	Took some strong contested marks and even had a go in the ruck.	–
2	NM	Struggled to get into game. Kicked goal, but nothing much else.	3
3	Rich	Back in the team and booted three critical goals. Good outing.	7
4	GWS	Kicked three important goals to help get the Dogs home.	6
5	Carl	Started very well on Rowe then no touches second term.	5
6	Adel	N.I.G.H.T.M.A.R.E. Couldn’t touch it in attack. Swung back and made two horror errors.	1
7	Ess	Kicked one goal but rarely looked like hurting the Dons.	4
8	Melb	Ineffective early but gave something after half time with attack on ball.	5
9		Suspended.
10		Suspended.
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Chipped in with two goals and took a big pack grab.	–
13	Coll	Brilliant effort. Kicked four goals, smashed packs and tackled hard.	8
14	Port	Couldn’t break the shackles of Trengove.	3
15	Melb	One handball in three quarters then subbed. Back to the VFL?	0
16	VFL	Main avenue to goal with three majors. Took eight marks too.	–
17	VFL	Kicked two goals and brought teammates into the game.	–
18	VFL	Starred in attack with six goals. Saw off a few opponents.	–
19	VFL	Dominated in attack in first half with four goals.	–
20	VFL	Goalless and was beaten on the day.	–
21	VFL	Marked well at times and chimed in with a goal.	–
22		Back.
23	VFL	Took eight strong marks and helped steady things late.	–
QF		–
SF	VFL	Dominant force in attack with 4.3 and a load of powerful marks.	–
PF	VFL	The matchwinner in attack. Five goals to cap a fine finals series.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	Bris	Closely marked by Maguire. Did better when the Lion went off.	4
2	Frem	McPharlin had him covered from start to finish – four marks, no goals.	3
3	Rich	A bright spot up forward with four goals from limited chances.	7
4	Adel	Needs to revaluate his commitment as his effort and positioning are average.	2
5	Geel	Promising effort. Took five contested marks and kicked four goals.	8
6	WCE	Didn’t start well, but ended up taking nine marks when he lifted workrate.	6
7	NM	Thompson had the better of him. Sensational mark in third term.	3
8	GCS	Taken to the cleaners by Thompson and subbed out.	1
9	StK	Couldn’t get a sniff early and managed just one goal for the game.	2
10	Port	Kicked the first goal but was then well held by Carlile.	3
12	Coll	First mark just before half time and missed. Seldom seen.	2
13	Rich	Took some strong marks after an early ankle injury. Forced high up the ground.	5
14	Melb	Struggled to have any impact in 50th game.	1
15	GWS	Kicked two goals with his five kicks but still had a quiet day.	4
16	Ess	Two goals but apart from that was very well held by Hooker.	3
17	Haw	Took two early grabs on Lake, unsighted from then on. Went into the ruck at times.	3
18	WCE	Struggled to get away from Mackenzie and was disappointing.	3
19		Ankle.
20	Carl	Worked hard up forward opposed to Jamison and ended with two handy goals.	4
21	VFL	Kicked three goals to help Willy get home. Tough day for talls.	–
22	VFL	Kicked six match-winning goals up forward. Great outing.	–
23	Melb	Booted steadying goal after strong mark in front of Frawley as Demons made move.	4
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	WCE	Could only muster 1.3 and four marks and never a concern to Eagles.	3
2	Adel	Great one on one tussle with Daniel Talia and kicked two goals.	5
3	StK	Couldn’t get into game.	2
4	Melb	Frawley gave him nothing. Too casual with late shot at goal.	4
5	GWS	Struggling as the key Bulldogs forward, managed a goal.	3
6	Coll	Well contained at centre half forward by Brown. Constantly caught under ball.	4
8	GCS	Only one goal tracked by Warnock. Tackled well at times.	3
9	Geel	Took a few grabs but failed to convert when the Dogs needed him to.	4
10	VFL	Presented well up forward but didn’t get rewarded.	–
11	VFL	Beat Gilham and continued to present to the ball carrier.	–
12	Port	One goal but well held and rarely found himself dangerous inside the arc.	3
13	Bris	Horrible day. Two marks just not enough from a forward target.	1
14	Ess	Never threatened.	2
15	VFL	Kicked three goals and gave Seagulls a good target.	–
17	VFL	Kicked three important goals and gave a real target.	–
18	StK	One handball first half says a bit about his footy. One kick.	1
20	VFL	Kicked a goal but conditions made life tough.	–
21	VFL	Goalless but the conditions were terrible.	–