Lindsay THOMAS

2017 Digest:   Veteran small forward has got through another summer. Form in JLT been so-so but is fit and ready to attack the season.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	WCE	Worked hard defensively in front half, but is paid to kick goals and he missed a few he should gobble up.	4
2	Geel	Two goals from limited opportunities and for the most part he was well held by Mackie.	4
3	GWS	Found it hard to shake clear of Shaw although kept himself in the game somewhat with pressure efforts.	4
4	WB	Horror day hit rock bottom when his flying shot to win game in final five seconds missed. Not a 200th to remember.	2
5	Frem	Quiet. Only six touches and not score.	3
6	VFL	Proved to be one of the differences for the Tigers with four goals in win over Essendon.	–
7	VFL	Came to the fore in the final term in attack, but will be sidelined for a while after being booked for a crude bump.	–
8		Suspended.
9		Suspended.
10		Suspended.
11		Suspended.
12		Suspended.
13	VFL	Kicked two and had an impact, but looks set for another suspension.	–
14		Suspended.
15	GCS	Late inclusion and appeared to struggle with the tempo of the match. Swung between attack and defence.	3
16	Frem	Used off half back – mostly opposed to Tucker. Worth persisting with as he was okay.	6
17	Port	Playing as a defender since his return to the seniors, reads the drop of the footy well but he fumbled the footy too often.	4
18	VFL	Lively throughout the day, providing plenty of chances despite the tough conditions. Two goals, three behinds.	–
19	VFL	Did little team things in the first half and showed he was a class above in second half. Got to the right spots at the right time.	–
20	VFL	Lacked impact overall with just eight touches and a couple of behinds.	–
21	VFL	On fire early with three goals, then wasn’t at his best. Finished with 3.4.	–
22	VFL	His only goal was a cracker. In and out of the game though.	–
23	Bris	In a possible career crossroads game he booted three goals and did his bit.	5

2016 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Adel	Touched ball four times after appearing to injured shoulder in second term.	4
2	Bris	Mixed bag up forward and booted two goals.	5
3	Melb	Missed one sitter but made match-saving spoil deep in defence to deny a certain Stretch mark.	4
4	Frem	Kicked the first goal of the night, but then was a mere spectator. Got under Dockers’ skin a few times.	3
5	GCS	Well held for the most part but managed to boot two goals.	4
6	WB	Didn’t have much of an impact in attack.	3
7		Suspended.
8	Ess	One goal but failed to impress. Faded like a 1970s pair of jeans after half time.	3
9	Carl	Missed a few shots for goal but ended with three to be leading goalscorer on ground.	7
10	Syd	Kicked side’s first three goals then touched the ball three times after half time.	5
11	Rich	Kicked a couple of goals and should have had a third after week when spotlighted.	5
12	Geel	One goal but for most part contained by Kolodjashnij.	4
13	Haw	Volatile mix of brilliant goals and concession of ill-disciplined 50m penalties.	6
14	Adel	Made up for a poor first term with three goals for the remainder of the match.	6
16	WCE	His two goals came in the final term when the result was decided.	3
17	Port	Kicked three goals and showed a good work-rate.	6
18	Coll	Finished with five goals which was an excellent return.	7
19	StK	Not a big night but nice gesture to hand Boomer a goal.	3
20	WB	Matched on Johannissen. Couple of goals were handy, but not a big game.	4
21	Haw	One goal from eight kicks but not a big factor in dangerous positions.	5
22	Syd	Decent in patches up forward. Finished with 0.2.	4
23	GWS	Shaw tracked him closely and unable to break free in front half.	4
EF	Adel	L Brown was able to quell his influence. Two goals and 10 kicks.	5

2015 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Adel	Didn’t stop trying, produced two great goals.	6
2	Bris	Goals at end of first and second quarters. Buzzing around.	5
3	Port	Came alive in the final term with three team-lifting goals.	7
4	Geel	Beaten by Bews. No goals and ended up playing for free kicks.	3
5	Haw	Kicked two goals and was handy without starring in attack.	5
6	Rich	Gave away a silly free kick and goal but buttered up with five of his own.	8
7	Ess	Dragged down a screamer and booted two goals. Missed three gettable ones.	6
8	Frem	Had a shocker. Just four touches and a goal from a lucky free kick.	3
9	Coll	Roamed up the ground more to find the ball. One goal.	5
10	WCE	One early goal. Staging for frees has become counter productive.	3
11	Syd	Two goals were both fortuitous. Couldn’t get away from Smith/Rampe.	3
12	GWS	Quiet afternoon despite North’s dominance.	3
14	GCS	Played higher up the ground and failed to hit the scoreboard.	6
15	VFL	Threatened but unable to hit scoreboard hard with 1.3.	–
16	VFL	Shadowed by Dalgleish but chipped in with two goals.	–
17	Bris	Did ok for being subbed-in in third term.	4
18	Carl	Dangerous at stages in attack and looked to be back in touch.	6
19	Melb	Any time a small forward snaffles five goals it's been a productive afternoon.	8
20	StK	Looked frustrated with only three touches to half time, then cut loose.	5
21	Frem	On Spurr initially and unsighted first half. Things didn’t improve.	2
22		Foot.
23		Foot.
EF	Rich	Sub. Kicked a crucial goal, but also gave away a silly 50. Does he hold his place?	1
SF	Syd	Had the desired effect when he came on and kicked goal.	2
PF	WCE	Sub. Couple of touches, but dye was cast when he came on.	2

2014 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Little forward took big marks and was only prominent forward. Four goals.	8
2	WB	Frustrated by close checking of Picken. Silly free as Currie lining up for goal.	2
3	Port	Three big goals and gave one away without getting great supply into the forward line.	7
4	Syd	Drifted in and out of the game and finished with 1.2.	5
5	Coll	Looked lively (at times) despite limited opportunities to end with two goals.	5
6	Frem	Held to just one goal by Sutcliffe. Not a big factor.	3
7	GCS	Started on the bench and never got into the flow of the game.	3
9	Bris	Always a menace in front of goals. Accuracy no longer a concern.	6
10	Geel	Three goals but Bews actually did a reasonable job quelling him.	5
11	WCE	Subbed off at three quarter time due to hamstring after quiet day.	3
12		Hamstring.
13	Adel	Four goals from limited opportunities.	7
14	Melb	Two goals but was pretty well held by Garland. Only one inside-50.	3
15	Bris	Could not get into the game. Well held by Patful.	5
16	Haw	Not a big night in attack	2
17	StK	Had the better of Dempster but 2.4 was poor reward.	5
18	Carl	With four goals made most of chances. Only dangerous Roo forward.	5
19	Geel	Three goals but one was from a lucky free in which he took a dive.	5
20	GWS	Held goalless but worked up the ground to get a bit of the ball.	4
21	WB	Hurt knee in first quarter, but kept going.	4
22	Adel	Only one goal and closely marked by Brown.	3
23		Knee.
EF	Ess	Three goals, including two in third quarter revival, were pivotal.	6
SF	Geel	On Kelly, brilliant start with three-goal first term then quelled.	5
PF	Syd	Well held by Smith and a couple of his chasing attempt early were horrible.	3
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Coll	Brilliant with four goals to half time. Involved in incident with Reid and tapered.	5
2	Geel	Kicked five goals and gave three different opponents the slip.	8
3	Syd	Kicked a couple of brilliant goals early, but Smith kept him in check.	4
4	Bris	Lively display with four goals.	7
5	Haw	Five goals from six kicks was a terrific achievement.	8
6	Port	Posed a constant threat and booted two important goals.	5
7	WB	Always posed a threat with three goals.	6
8	WCE	Glass a surprise match-up on him and he never let the Roo get in game.	2
9	Adel	Kicked five goals in opening three quarters. Only one kick in final term.	7
10	StK	Two goals from only a few touches in first half. Lifted a little.	4
11	GCS	A mixed bag, couple of goals, an easy miss and dropped chest marks.	4
13	Frem	Couldn’t shake clear of Spurr and chances limited. Subbed off with hamstring.	2
14	GWS	Five kicks for three goals in opening half and ended with four goals.	8
15		Suspended.
16		Suspended.
17	Carl	Three ripping goals in first term and finished with six. Fine game.	9
18	Melb	Looked dangerous at times but played for too many free kicks. Off day.	4
19	Geel	Well held by Guthrie-J Hunt and didn’t attack the ball as he could at times	4
20	Adel	Not his fault that opportunities were limited but kicked two goals.	3
21	Ess	Didn’t get it all his own way against close-checking Baguley.	4
22	Haw	Cut out of game by Guerra. Brought up 50 goals for the year.	4
23	Coll	Great battle against Shaw. Kicked three goals, two from stoppages.	6
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	First shot was a worrying miss from close in, but he recovered.	6
2	GWS	Couldn’t get into it and was subbed off with shoulder problem.	3
3	Geel	Kicked one goal but was pretty quiet given the side had 57 inside 50s.	3
4	Syd	Flashed in and out of play and kicked two goals to be among best.	6
5	GCS	Caused chaos at half forward, set up numerous attacks and kicked 3.0.	8
6	WCE	Lively but didn’t hurt the Eagles with the footy.	5
7	WB	Only forward to look dangerous throughout. Kicked 3.2 in steady effort.	6
8	Port	Five-minute period in second term where he kicked two goals, one behind.	5
10	VFL	Responded to his omission with a bag of six goals.	–
12	GCS	His forward pressure was good but as per usual had his goal kicking problems.	5
13	Adel	Won ball well. Kicked crucial pressure goal in third term. Good for self belief.	6
14	StK	Kicked three important goals and looked relieved by achieving accuracy.	6
15	WCE	Lined up on Butler and effective with three goals. But theatrics creeping in.	5
16	Carl	Brilliant goal in third. Always a menace with three goals limited from touches.	5
17	Rich	Didn’t kick a goal and just the six effective disposals tells a story.	3
18	Melb	A quiet day with just eight touches but kicked two smart goals.	4
21	Coll	Three shots at goal for three goals. Worried O’Brien all night.	7
22	Frem	Kicked three goals and made the most of his chances.	5
23	GWS	Had a nice battle with Kennedy, kicking two late goals.	5
EF	WCE	Workrate good but didn’t finish his work and in the end beaten by Butler.	4