Luke DAHLHAUS

2017 Digest:   Has now transitioned from a handy little small forward into a quality midfielder. Quick, clean hands a feature. Super against Melbourne first up.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Coll	A heap of quick touches (15 handballs) and tackles (seven) but it was hard work on the inside against Pie mids.	5
2	Syd	Beavered away to win 14 contested possessions and five clearances. Did plenty of the grunt work around the ball.	7
3	Frem	Had a team high 31 possessions. Threw himself at contests.	7
4	NM	Burrowed in all day to be among the best for the victors. Six tackles, two great goals and 32 touches.	8
5	Bris	Strong effort highlighted by eight tackles, five inside-50s and 28 possessions. Not his best but influence was a key.	7
6	GWS	This guy just doesn’t play bad games and again topped disposal count for Dogs with 27. Didn’t hit scoreboard which was telling.	7
7	Rich	Busy and creative as usual and always prepared to work back into defence.	8
8	WCE	Lifted after half-time and became an important player.	6
9	Geel	Steady without starring. Nine tackles and four inside-50s. Didn’t hit the scoreboard but played his role.	6
10	StK	Was everywhere in the last quarter and although efficiency wasn’t at the usual high rate he was an important part of the win.	7
11		Bye.
12	Syd	Rattled by a knee to the head in third term but soldiered on and was one who can hold his head up.	6
13	Melb	Battled hard but fact he laid only one tackle, six kicks and gained just 161 metres tells a story.	5
14	NM	Busy terrier around the ball but first half superior to second; 26 disposals, one goal but just 131 metres gained.	6
15	WCE	Not overly influential from his forward flank though nothing wrong with work-rate (21 possessions, seven tackles).	6
16	Adel	Big last term with seven disposals and a goal, very quiet prior to that.	5
17	Carl	Little man grabbed 28 possessions, six inside-50s and two clearances. Busy effort to help keep wheels turning.	7
18	GCS	Lively little customer who got the ball well and bobbed up with two goals. Good contribution.	7
19	Ess	Great start and kept it going to be a terrier all day; 23 possessions, four tackles and five inside-50s. Handy effort.	7
20	Bris	Damaging early. Text book front-and-square crumbing to kick first quarter goal. Solid in last term when Dogs’ came home strongly.	7
21	GWS	Four effective disposals in first half and was quiet for the rest of the night. Very little impact.	3
22	Port	Rotated through midfield and attack. Lots of ball, but kick/handball ratio terribly out of whack.	6
23	Haw	Got battered around but kept fighting for 19 touches. Only laid one tackle for the night and three inside-50s.	5

2016 Season

1	Frem	Energetic effort as to be expected across half forward and through midfield.	6
2	StK	A tackling machine (13 tackles) but didn’t have a great night with ball in hand.	5
3	Haw	A game high 32 touches including a team-high seven clearances and two goals.	8
4	Carl	Four tackles, four inside-50s and steady ball use a feature of a steady game without starring.	6
5	Bris	Got the Dogs first goal and played mostly in attack. A hard worker throughout.	7
6	NM	Quieter than usual in first half. Lifted after main break.	6
7	Adel	Led side’s disposal count and had five clearances, seven inside-50s and five tackles.	8
8	Melb	Run and link through the middle was handy and won the ball in tight situations.	7
9	GWS	Among the best. Strong in close with 12 contested possessions and five tackles.	7
10	Coll	Big first quarter in the middle and racked up a swag of touches.	7
11	WCE	Bored in and while he didn’t star offered something to the cause. Five inside-50s.	6
12	Port	Did not return after quarter time after injuring his medial ligament in his left knee.	4
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19	Geel	Great effort in first game for two months. Five tackles, four inside-50s.	7
20	NM	Busy and creative around the field and maintained a consistent output.	6
21	Coll	Tracked by Adams and on top early. Strong game.	7
22	Ess	Matched on McKenna at start. OK but stats flattering.	5
23	Frem	Had 31 disposals but 24 were handballs. Still looking for his run.	6
EF	WCE	Huge effort. Won the ball at will and, when he didn’t, tackled like his life depended on it.	9
SF	Haw	Good ball winner but caught by Rioli in great tackle. Huge third quarter was vital.	7
PF	GWS	Tireless worker for all four quarters and never stopped running.	8
GF	Syd	Always busy around the ball and tackled strongly. A vital contribution.	7

2015 Season

1	WCE	Huge first half netted two goals and 15 disposals then Nelson quelled him.	7
2	Rich	Won 10 contested possessions and used the ball well.	6
3	Haw	Has developed his game with more flexibility around field and was good.	6
4	Adel	Started in middle on Douglas. Pivotal in big start and had excellent game.	7
5	Syd	Disposal off at times but a terrier-like effort. Kept ball moving forward.	7
6	StK	OK numbers but was fairly quiet. Needs to do more when heat is on.	5
7	Frem	Had to roam up ground to get early touches and got better as game wore on.	6
8	Melb	Worked hard to give his side a lift with run and pressure. Tried hard.	7
9	GWS	Again in great touch on ball and in attack. Now a quality consistent player.	7
10	Port	Big first half but curtailed in the second half by Impey.	6
12	Bris	Hanley was matched on him at start. Won ball inside and outside packs.	7
13	StK	Kept well in check by Geary.	5
14	Carl	Early goal but hampered by knock to leg for much of the night.	5
15	GCS	Played his role as a small forward/midfielder. Two goals and 23 touches.	7
16	Geel	Huge game. Eight inside-50s, four clearances, a goal and 13 CPs.	9
17	Coll	Plenty of footy in midfield and pressing forward. Key contributor.	7
18	Ess	Not as good as he can be but flitted in and out. Three inside-50s.	6
19	Port	10 touches in second term, running into some good form ahead of finals.	8
20	Melb	In everything from the outset and left Dees’ for dead with speed and enthusiasm.	8
21	WCE	Had plenty of the ball but no real impact.	5
22	NM	Slow start but then stepped up his output.	6
23	Bris	Heads into September in great form.	8
EF	Adel	Picked up plenty of ball in first half and still effective later.	8

2014 Season

1	WCE	Bennell had the better of him. No goals but workrate was there.	5
2	NM	Splendid display marred by shoddy kicking at the big sticks. 1.3 should’ve been 4.0.	6
3	Rich	Kept quiet by Morris early. Kicked ripper goal.	4
4		Calf.
5	Carl	Very active in forward half and was a goalkicking threat.	7
6	Adel	Quiet first half but came alive after main break. Late poster will haunt him.	5
7	Ess	The Dogs’ best with 32 disposals and 2.2. Was fantastic.	8
8	Melb	Huge around the ball but had to come well up the ground for a touch.	7
10	GCS	Worked hard in the front half but had little support after half time.	6
11	Frem	Wasted the ball. Kicked a late goal.	4
12	Bris	Had Mayes for company playing forward. Zipped about but not hat his best.	4
13	Coll	Influential with 29 touches and three score assists.	7
14	Port	Copped a heavy hit late in the game from Broadbent.	5
15	Melb	Lively in attacking half and gave the Dogs what the Dees lacked – crumbs.	7
16	Geel	Varcoe kept him from being dangerous. One goal but effectiveness down.	5
17	GCS	Always dangerous forward of the ball but didn’t convert his chances – 1.3.	6
18	Ess	Caused issues in third term with his run. Two goals and some handy work.	6
19	Haw	Matched on Burgoyne for part of the game. Active and dangerous.	5
20	StK	Mixed bag and only two shots went wide.	4
21	NM	Had a good contest with Atley and both did their bit.	5
22	Syd	Buzzed about in front half with Smith trailing him. Not the worst.	5
23	GWS	Worked up from forward half into midfield but didn’t hit the scoreboard.	5
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	Bris	In everything early with creativity and pace. Looked to hurt hip late but OK.	5
2	Frem	Dangerous in another lively performance – three goals and four tackles.	7
3	Rich	Well contained and was a spectator for most of the match.	3
4	Adel	Ran into an open goal and from a metre out hit the post.	3
5	Geel	Had Enright/T. Hunt for company and was handy enough without starring.	6
6	WCE	Closely attended by Brennan. Stats flattered him.	5
7	NM	Busy little forward who maintained output.	6
8	GCS	Looked dangerous at times but didn't really impact as he would have liked.	5
9	StK	Not especially prominent but kicked a goal to give the Dogs a spark.	4
10	Port	Buzzed around and attacked the ball hard but again not overly influential.	4
12	Coll	Sinclair picked him up. Rarely able to break clear.	4
13	Rich	A mere spectator for much of night. Needs to find form fast.	3
14	Melb	Found it tough to elude close-checking opponents. Goaled to get things going.	5
15	GWS	Typically busy, the maturing youngster had a big say in the outcome.	7
16	Ess	Started quietly but worked into game for three goals. Missed crucial one late.	6
17	Haw	Busy game, needs to take advantage of scoring opportunities.	5
18	WCE	Huge game – four goals, 16 cont poss, seven inside-50s and six tackles.	9
19	Syd	Steady contributor without being dominant.	5
20	Carl	Gave the Dogs a spark each time they needed it. Two goals to go with 11 tackles.	7
21	Adel	Kept working for one goal but was not in space a hole lot most of the day.	5
22	Bris	Kicked 3.2 and won 14 cont poss in a fine effort for a nippy half forward.	7
23	Melb	Hit post with goal of day effort on run from 30m under pressure from Jetta in first.	5
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	WCE	Dangerous around the ball and used his pace well. Kicked two goals.	7
2	Adel	His speed and evasive skills were a highlight.	6
3	StK	Good in first half but had no-one to kick to. Tapered after half time.	5
4	Melb	Always presented a threat with his pace off mark and quick hands inside.	8
5	GWS	Ran harder after a quiet first half, kicked two goals.	6
6	Coll	Started with dashing first quarter, but then had little impact.	4
7	NM	Found other ways to help team (16 cont. Poss) than goals. Ran hard.	7
8	GCS	Had 16 touches but chased and tackled like a terrier.	6
9	Geel	Zip and vision in traffic was first rate – three clearances, seven inside 50s.	7
10	Syd	Blanketed by Rhyce Shaw early and never got going.	2
12	Port	Pushed hard up ground to create run. Did a few good things but not massive.	6
13	Bris	Nippy early but faded out of game when Lions started to get right on top.	6
14	Ess	Came off bench in first minute. Beaverish rover but didn’t break it open.	6
15	Frem	Lively. Booted two goals and gave the team some life.	7
16	Haw	Quiet day. Hawks were able to close down his space all match.	3
17	Carl	Career-best four goals in terrific performance. Should’ve kicked five, though.	7
18	StK	Tackling pressure good but little life around goal. Quiet second half.	4