Liam SUMNER

2017 Digest:   Applied forward 50 heat in 16 games in 2016, but averaging nine touches and slotting eight goals in total won’t cut it.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		–
2		–
3		13 touches and a goal across half forward. Burst in and out of the game.
4	PM	In and out until injuring a hamstring and finishing the game on ice.	–
5		Hamstring.
6		Hamstring.
7	VFL	Will benefit from the run after an injury lay-off, but was influential at stages in final term.	–
8	VFL	Applied good pressure in the front half and was rewarded with three goals.	–
9	VFL	Kicked a goal but had a hand in a few more thanks to his defensive work.	–
10	NM	Relatively quiet on return. Applied some forward pressure but needed to do more. Kicked the last goal of the game.	2
11		Bye.
12	GWS	Former Giant struggled to get into the contest. Tried hard but that’s only good in league’s that have oranges at halftime.	2
13	VFL	Adductor.	–
14	VFL	Kicked a goal on return, but only a handful of touches. Tackled hard.	–
15	Adel	Could have hurt the Crows on the scoreboard but didn’t, doesn’t get in and under or on the outside enough.	2
16	VFL	Flashed in and out for his 15 touches. Handy.	–
17	WB	Given a chance but again failed to fire. Mustered four kicks for the game and had no inside-50s or shots at goal.	2
18	VFL	Showed some good signs with his running, but like a lot of his teammates, didn't value his opportunity.	–
19	VFL	Had some really good patches, but other patches where he needs to work harder at the ball.	–
20	VFL	Drifted in and out of the contest after a good start to the game.	–
21	VFL	Copped a heavy knock early on from Salem and played no further part.	–
22	VFL	Just the one goal and struggled to have an impact.	–
23	VFL	Only managed seven possessions in what looms as his final game as a Blue.	–

2016 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		Played in VFL trial against Richmond.
2		Played in VFL trial against Port Melbourne.
3	VFL	Used as a sweeper but wasn’t a force in that role. Couldn’t question effort.	–
4	WB	Two goals from four kicks so made them count. Got to be more involved.	4
5	Frem	Turned the ball over too often.	3
6	Ess	Only goal came at a crucial time in the final term. Apart from that pretty quiet.	3
7	Coll	Confidence-boosting early goal and got involved in front half. Something to build on.	5
8	Port	Quiet until rundown tackle on Amon and conversion in frenetic final term.	4
9	NM	Competitive as a small forward but missed some chances to keep Blues close enough.	4
10	Geel	Injured leg early in the peace and while tried to return his day was done after half time.	1
11		Foot.
12	StK	Did a couple of things but came off second best in tangle with Armitage.	3
14	GWS	Very little impact. Seven of his 11 touches came in second quarter.	3
15	Coll	Tackled hard but struggled to get into the game. A spell in the twos is looming.	3
16	Adel	Six disposals first quarter then touched it four times from the on…VFL?	3
17	WCE	Six disposals (three effective) tells the story of a horror day.	1
18	Syd	Didn’t waste any of his 13 disposals. Kicked a magnificent goal in opening term.	5
19	Haw	Provided some defensive pressure in the front half and kicked a late goal.	4
20		Senior emergency.
21	VFL	Bye.	–
22	Melb	Kicked a goal from outside 50 and was in and out.	4
23	Ess	Offered very little both offensively and defensively.	2

2015 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1		Wrist.
2		Wrist.
3		Wrist.
4		Wrist.
5		Wrist.
6		Wrist.
7		Wrist.
8		Wrist.
9		Wrist.
10	NEAFL	Got a bit of the ball in first game back.	–
11	NEAFL	Made most of his 12 touches to kick two handy goals.	–
12	NEAFL	Best game since return from injury with 19 possessions.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	NEAFL	Improved outing as part of midfield rotation. 20 disposals.	–
15		Suspended.
16	NEAFL	In and out of game after club suspension.	–
17		Foot.
18		Foot.
19		Foot.
20		Foot.
21		Foot.
22		Foot.
23		Foot.

2014 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	PM	Buzzed about and got his hands on the ball.	–
2	NEAFL	Showed his quality at various stages.	–
3	NEAFL	Lively at half forward and kicked 1.3.	–
4	WB	Kicked a goal but had little impact.	2
5	NEAFL	Bye.	–
6	NEAFL	Quiet return, just eight disposals.	–
7	NEAFL	Kicked three goals and among the best.	–
8	NEAFL	Among the best and a senior recall is not far away.	–
9	NEAFL	Bye.	–
10	NEAFL	Among Giants best and is pushing hard for a recall.	–
11	NEAFL	Good for the third week running.	–
12	NEAFL	A little down on the form of the last few weeks.	–
13	NEAFL	Made the most of opportunities, kicked two.	–
14	NEAFL	Bye.	–
15	NEAFL	Deployed all over the place and did some good things.	–
16	NEAFL	Down on last week, but did some good things.	–
17	NEAFL	Didn’t do enough to earn a recall to seniors.	–
18	NEAFL	Did some good things, but needs to do more.	–
19		Injured.
20		Injured.
21	NEAFL	Played all over ground and did some good things.	–
22	NEAFL	Pressed his claim for a call-up with an impressive display.	–
23	WB	No impact and subbed off in the third term.	1
QF	NEAFL	Spent a lot of the day in defence, did OK.	–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	Syd	Lively second half a highlight and looks a real player of the future.	7
2	Port	Good signs early and almost pulled off huge mark, but looked spent by third quarter.	4
3	StK	Showed glimpses but not a significant game.	3
4	Melb	Kicked a goal and buzzed about in the forward half. OK.	5
5		Didn’t play for UWS Giants.
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7		Didn't play for UWS Giants.
8	NEAFL	Gave run at times but needed to do a bit more.	–
9	NEAFL	Played up forward and through the middle. OK.	–
10	NEAFL	Played his role at half forward with three classy goals.	–
11	NEAFL	Lively from the start and contributed three goals.	–
12	NEAFL	Worked up from half forward to provide a good link.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	NM	Opportunistic goal in second term but little else playing up forward.	3
15	NEAFL	Slow early, but worked up off half forward to do well.	–
16	NEAFL	Won a lot of ball pushing up into the midfield. Tackled hard too.	–
17	NEAFL	Bye.	–
18	NEAFL	Tackled hard and kicked a goal across half forward/wing.	–
19	NEAFL	Fantastic. Great running patterns/forward pressure. Three goals.	–
20	NEAFL	Kicked two goals and worked hard across half forward.	–
21	Bris	Subbed in during third term and managed six touches. Not the worst.	4
22	Rich	Subbed out with an achilles issue after an early goal.	1
23	GCS	Kicked an early goal and that was all she wrote.	3
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

2	NEAFL	Quiet start but really worked into the game late.	–
3	NEAFL	Played forward and on ball. A bit down on previous weeks.	–
4	NEAFL	Broke the lines playing on a wing.	–
5	NEAFL	One of the best, four quarter effort is required at next level.	–
6	Carl	Kicked an early goal and did a few good things. Still very raw.	4
7	GCS	Subbed off very early after managing to kick a goal but that’s about it.	3
20	NEAFL	Returned from injury and played a minor role.	–