Luke BALL

2014 Digest:   Having entered the twilight years of his career, the former St Kilda captain has been a calming influence on the group since arriving in 2010. He will again be asked to shoulder the load as an inside mid, but the addition of Adams will provide assistance. Missed three games last year due to calf complaints.

2014 NAB Cup:   Did what he had to in midfield. Ticking over nicely.

2014 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	Frem	Tried hard and one of few Pies to play two-way football – seven clearances, nine tackles.	7
2	Syd	Shanked a set shot out on the full, but otherwise played his typical role.	5
3	Geel	Won 13 contested possessions, had six clearances and was tough around the ball.	7
4	Rich	Worked hard in close and spent time across half forward. Did his bit.	7
5	NM	Sub. If suffering from gastro why did he play? Pies got away with one.	1
6	Ess	Provided support to the guns. Laid five tackles and used the ball well.	6
7	Carl	Kept grinding away.	5
9	Adel	Battled hard but little impact with the ball to hurt the Crows.	4
10	WCE	Strong around the footy and particularly good later.	6
11		Calf.
12	Melb	Sub. Strange sub but quickly racked up some stats in the final term.	2
13	WB	Fairly quiet. Only 15 possessions but kicked a second term goal.	5
14	Haw	In at the coalface as always. Three score assists.	7
15	Carl	Helped get side off to a flyer and ended with two goals and six tackles.	6
16		Calf.
17	Ess	Toiled away without big impact and disposal wayward.	3
18		Back.
19	VFL	Slow start but had a big final term to get Pies’ over line.	–
20	VFL	Strong worker in Magpie midfield. Certain to earn a recall.	–
21	Bris	Started brightly (seven first-term disposals) then plodded.	5
22	GWS	Sub. On early and but wasn’t a factor until final term when experience shone.	5
23	Haw	Farewell game played like the previous 223. In and under all night.	5
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1		Knee.
2		Knee.
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5	VFL	Got through first game back well. Won plenty of ball.	–
6	VFL	Good in tight in second game back. Solid effort.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	Geel	First game in over a year was handy. Six tackles and kicked well.	4
9	Syd	Early looked more comfortable. Kicking efficiency down. Helped third term effort.	5
10	Bris	Has slipped back into the groove without a hitch. Solid game.	6
11	Melb	Finding some form with a polished performance. Ball use first class.	7
12		Calf.
13		Calf.
14	Port	Typical Luke Ball performance, in and under winning six clearances.	7
15	Carl	Chugged away to gather 11 contested poss and six clearances through the middle.	7
16	Adel	Strong match in his 200th game, hitting packs hard and kicking well.	8
17	GCS	In and under as usual and tried right til the end but pacy Suns troubled him.	5
18		Calf.
19	Ess	High-intensity effort highlighted by 11 cont poss, four clearances, four inside-50s.	7
20	Syd	One of Collingwood's best and hitting peak form at just the right time.	8
21	Haw	Solid worker although subdued. Laid a team-high seven tackles.	5
22	WCE	Fine first half then subbed out at the half after injuring hand late in second term.	4
23		Calf.
EF	Port	Took time to settle into his work but then a good toiler around the ball.	6
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	Haw	Great first half but wilted a little and disposals efficiency down.	6
2	Rich	Ticked over nicely from the start.	6
3	Carl	Hurt knee – twice – and out of the game before half time.	2