Mark AUSTIN

2014 Digest:   Battled plantar fasciitis in recent months but back in training and available for selection. Not yet made it to the line for a NAB match so he will have to push his way in via the VFL. Played seven games last year but still a fringe performer at this stage.

2014 NAB Cup:   A depth defender who has had range of minor injury issues. First hitout was in the Friday VFL practice game.

2014 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	PM	Did what was required down back. Solid.	–
2	PM	OK in defence without starring.	–
3	VFL	Did well in defence against an overwhelmed attack.	–
4	VFL	OK down back without being a standout.	–
5	VFL	Competed hard in defence and rarely lost a contest.	–
6	VFL	Didn’t have much to do down back in massive win.	–
7		Rested.
8	VFL	Solid enough in defence against Sandringham.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	VFL	17 possessions and three rebounds in defence.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Had 13 touches down back and defended strongly.	–
13	Coll	Good defensive job playing on the second and third talls.	5
14	Port	Struggled to contain the in-form Westhoff.	4
15	Melb	Used down back and was brave at times. Did his job fairly well.	5
16	Geel	Kersten kicked an early one on him and was moved. Eventually subbed out.	1
17	GCS	Provided nothing offensively but did a good job on Day down back.	6
18	Ess	Had Ambrose for long periods and did OK on him. Battled away.	4
19	Haw	Spirited display and ended up going to rampant Roughead.	5
20	StK	On Stanley who was kept under tight rein.	5
21	NM	Had his hands full with Brown early.	4
22	Syd	Part of under siege back six and wasn’t a factor.	2
23	GWS	Led a merry dance by Stewart in first half and subbed out.	1
QF		–
SF	VFL	Struggled a bit down back in preliminary final triumph.	–
PF	VFL	Did a solid job down back after a down effort last week.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	PM	Tried hard down back under a bit of pressure.	–
2	VFL	Bye.	–
3	VFL	Solid game in Williamstown’s big win over Coburg.	–
4	VFL	Defended fairly well against Werribee’s star forwards.	–
5	Geel	Struggled at times when stranded one-on-one and just battled.	3
6	WCE	Surprisingly started at full-forward. No impact.	2
7	NM	Alternated between attacking and defensive jobs.	4
8	VFL	Controlled the back half. Strong one-on-one. Good game.	–
9		Quiet game overall but did push forward for a rare goal.
10	VFL	Had his hands full for most of the afternoon.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Among the Seagulls best. In decent touch at present.	–
13	VFL	Solid citizen down back again. Competed hard.	–
14	VFL	Struggled down back and was moved forward late.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Moved onto White after his fast start and kept him nearly kick-less.	–
17	VFL	Battled hard in defence and can hold his head high.	–
18	VFL	Did well in defence and took some good intercept marks.	–
19	VFL	Good again down back to keep up the pressure on senior defenders.	–
20	Carl	Did well in defence against his former club and is developing nicely.	6
21	Adel	Did some tough things and defended well at times on Lynch/Johnston.	6
22	Bris	Had zero impact offensively. Didn’t touch the ball after half time.	1
23	Melb	Did what he had to do on the back-line before being subbed late in third quarter.	5
QF	VFL	Reliable performer in defence once again.	–
SF	VFL	Not his best game but competed hard until the final siren.	–
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

2	VFL	Rebounded well from defence. Good effort.	–
3	VFL	Another good outing in his new colors.	–
4	Melb	Late inclusion for his first game. Trying to re-start career.	4
5	GWS	Tough day at the office but kept trying.	4
6	Coll	Worked hard on Dawes but was out-muscled later in game.	5
7	NM	Great game containing Edwards. Closing speed and spoiling first class.	7
8	GCS	Competed well down back but conditions helped.	5
9	Geel	Did a fine job in quelling Podsiadly and his stocks continue to rise.	7
10	Syd	Austin had a tough day down back against Sydney’s rotating forward line.	2
12	Port	Did his job with the minimum of fuss which is all coach is after.	5
13	Bris	Merrett kicked three on him by quarter time. First time this year been beaten.	4
15	Frem	Had the task on Mayne and struggled at times.	3
17	Carl	Dependable enough, but lack of understanding with Lake in the air at times.	5