Lin JONG

2017 Digest:   Knocked back advances from Collingwood to remain at the kennel and now has to fight his way into the best 22. Not the easiest task though.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Coll	14 tackles an indication of his night at the office trying to stop Pie mids. Only two kicks, however.	5
2	Syd	Played his role and played it well. Iced game with a goal and seven tackles playing forward and midfield.	7
3	Frem	Worked hard. Collected 24 possessions and won four clearances.	6
4	NM	Couldn’t question workrate and commitment but lacks the poise and polish to put opponent in the hurt locker. Effort huge.	6
5	Bris	Kicking still lets him down. Missed a goal from 11 metres out. Couldn’t question effort but not the polish to match.	4
6	GWS	Started pretty well but faded like an acid wash pair of jeans when the game went up a notch.	4
7	Rich	Surprising to see him take ruck role a couple of bounces. Added plenty of run around the field in a good game.	7
8	WCE	Quality game. His clearance work and ball winning was crucial.	7
9	Geel	Six tackles, four inside-50s and 24 disposals a handy effort. Only downside is his lack of poise at times with ball in hand.	6
10	StK	Plenty of handballs in strong start and maintained a steady output in the midfield.	6
11		Bye.
12	Syd	Another Bulldog who struggled to get into the game.	4
13	Melb	Injured knee in opening term and was done for the day.	0
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2016 Season

1		Played in VFL trial against Essendon.
2		Played in VFL trial against Werribee.
3	Haw	Only one tackle and 13 possessions in his first game for 2016. Below par.	4
4	Carl	Used as a pressure forward but couldn’t get into game. Only goal came from Blue mistake.	3
5	Bris	Worked hard in tight to feed the ball out to running mids. Pushed forward for an easy goal.	5
6	NM	Started well on Atley. Game was mixed bag with some good and some poor work.	5
7	VFL	Threw himself in at every opportunity and coached thrilled with output.	–
8	VFL	Massive game headlined by seven tackles, heaps of footy and two goals. Huge.	–
9	GWS	Rarely sighted after a promising two-goal opening quarter.	4
10		Suspended.
11		Suspended.
12	VFL	Won 20 contested possessions, five inside-50s and five tackles. Among best.	–
13	Geel	Showed strong hands on occasions and got involved a bit in tight. OK without starring.	6
15	Syd	Had a solid game despite occasional hasty kicks.	5
16	Rich	Next stop on the tour could be the VFL after an ordinary game. Little influence.	4
17	GCS	Impressive work ethic playing mostly in the midfield. Laid a game-high nine tackles.	6
18	StK	Lively performer in midfield.	5
19	Geel	Struggled to impact the game. Most things he did were under pressure.	3
20	NM	Copped heavy knock in third term then another soon after. Handy overall.	6
21	Coll	Began in middle. Two goals in third term fired his team.	6
22	Ess	Midfielder had a big first quarter. Influence tapered but still handy overall.	6
23	Frem	That’s a good way to enter September – a career high 28 disposals.	7
EF	WCE	Injured shoulder in second term and done for the night. Is that his last game as a Dog?	2
SF		Shoulder.
PF	VFL	Shoulder was worked over by Casey but won medal for best afield. Huge.	–
GF		Senior emergency.

2015 Season

1	WCE	Quiet early but ended with a team high eight inside-50s and four clearances.	7
2	Rich	Solid start to year continues. Took some nice marks and won the hard ball.	5
3	Haw	Continued good form without being as incisive as other games.	6
4	Adel	Great start spearing out handballs in first term. Capped with two goals.	7
5	Syd	Plugged away in middle but possessions didn’t impact. One goal handy.	4
6		Hand.
7	Frem	Just one touch in first half on return from injury. Not one to remember.	3
8	Melb	Struggled. Snagged early goal but he never sighted around the ball.	2
9	GWS	Late reprieve to be re-included in team. OK.	5
10	Port	Five tackles, three clearances but little else.	4
12	VFL	Back to early season form with 27 touches, six tackles.	–
13		Rested.
14		Adductor.
15	VFL	Good contributor in midfield with 21 touches, five tackles.	–
16	VFL	Battled hard in close to get ball moving Footscray’s way.	–
17	VFL	Just nine touches but competed strongly.	–
18	VFL	Used strong body to advantage around the ball to clear path.	–
19	Port	First game since Rd 10, started in ruck on occasions but didn't find much of it.	3
20	Melb	Johnny on the spot twice in the goalsquare and was handy around the packs.	6
21	WCE	Only nine touches but four were clearances and he laid six tackles.	5
22	VFL	Led the way with 13 tackles to keep heat on ‘Bees.	–
23	VFL	Tried hard with two goals, 33 touches despite sore knee.	–
EF	Adel	Hard-running game and took big mark for goal in third. Effective.	6

2014 Season

1	PM	Battled hard after a strong pre-season but sat out final term.	–
2	NM	Surprise packet in midfield in second quarter. Made several errors under pressure.	4
3	Rich	Started on the wing on Grigg and hurt him with two goals.	6
4	GWS	Ran with Scully and kept him honest. Solid toiler.	6
5	Carl	Not a big factor but competitive type.	4
6	Adel	Played a close-checking role on Dangerfield. Tried but beaten.	4
7	VFL	Attacked the ball hard. OK without being a standout.	–
8	VFL	Battled hard defensively. 11 possessions.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	VFL	Quiet game with nine possessions and one tackle.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Hard worker in midfield to end with 20 touches.	–
13	VFL	Chopped off a few Port attacks and hit the ball hard.	–
14	VFL	Tagged Kyle Martin and stuck to his task well to get the points.	–
15	VFL	Competed hard and laid some good tackles.	–
16	VFL	Hard worker around the ball with 12 tackles. Good.	–
17	VFL	Plugged away in midfield without being a standout.	–
18	VFL	Worked hard in midfield to help negate Bomber mids.	–
19	VFL	Worked hard in close to set up teammates on outside.	–
20	VFL	Battled hard in midfield and kicked a goal.	–
21	VFL	Best for the Dogs’ in VFL win over Casey.	–
22	Syd	Had Hannebery early but couldn’t curtail him. No possessions in 1st term.	2
23	VFL	Hard worker in midfield and laid five strong tackles.	–
QF		–
SF	VFL	Best afield after signing new deal. 28 touches – in everything.	–
PF	VFL	Close to the Dogs’ best. Attack on ball and man was superb.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	VFL	Good early until forced off and didn’t return.	–
2		Shoulder.
3	VFL	Broke leg early and played no further part.	–
4		Leg.
5		Leg.
6		Leg.
7		Leg.
8		Leg.
9		Leg.
10		Leg.
11		Leg.
12		Leg.
13	VFL	Back from a leg injury and got through Seagulls reserves game,.	–
14	VFL	Worked hard and laid some good tackles in VFL reserves.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Played his part well in Seagulls reserves. Worth a call up.	–
17	VFL	Competed hard and threw himself in.	–
18	VFL	Up and down day in Seagulls reserves win.	–
19	VFL	Did some good things in Seagulls win over Collingwood.	–
20	VFL	Attacked the ball hard and threw himself in. Toiled away.	–
21	VFL	Up and down outing in Seagulls reserves.	–
22	VFL	Worked hard despite being in discomfort with a shoulder issue.	–
23	VFL	Battled hard in close and was handy in midfield.	–
QF	VFL	Just the five touches and wasn't a big factor.	–
SF	VFL	Tried hard but wasn’t a big factor.	–
PF
GF

2012 Season

4	VFL	Struggled with the tempo.	–
5	VFL	Best game thus far. Gave Seagulls a real lift.	–
6	VFL	Not the type of conditions that suit him.	–
8	VFL	The best for the Seagulls. Attack on the ball a feature.	–
10	VFL	Competed hard all day, had a real go.	–
11	VFL	Worked into the game more as it progressed. Good late.	–
12	VFL	Slightly down on recent showings but still had a dig.	–
14	VFL	Another Seagull to struggle to make an impact.	–
18	VFL	Did a few good things and attacked the ball hard.	–
20	Rich	Debutant wasn’t disgraced in what will be a great learning experience.	4
21	Syd	Threw himself in and not frightened to mix it. Did OK for second-gamer.	6
22	Geel	Good. Showed courage, commitment and a willingness to compete.	7
23	Bris	Subbed out just before last change. OK.	5