Mark HUTCHINGS

2017 Digest:   Proven to be a bargain-basement pick up over the past few seasons and plays a valuable role. Must maintain form though.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	NM	Not as prolific as midfield teammates but has some handy touches.	5
2	StK	Had 17 disposals but wasn’t prominent. Worked hard in tight though.	4
3	Rich	Not a bad game with 16 touches and a goal. Showed some class in patches.	6
4	WAFL	Soldiered on in midfield but had next to no support. 32 possessions.	–
5	WAFL	One of the Royals best in midfield. 28 possessions and seven clearances.	–
6		Senior emergency.
7	Port	Played as a defensive forward on Jack Hombsch and was okay.	4
8	WAFL	Hard worker in midfield with 31 possessions and eight clearances. One of the Royals best.	–
9	WAFL	Didn’t have a massive day, but battled hard and provided good leadership.	–
10	GWS	Moved onto Shiel and restricted his influence in the second half.	6
11	GCS	Not a lot of the footy (10 possessions) though made the most of it (90% efficiency).	4
12		Bye.
13	Geel	Tagged J Selwood and was able to restrict him to 13 effective disposals which was a huge win for the Eagles.	7
14	Melb	Great job on Clayton Oliver early. Released and kicked two goals of his own.	7
15	WB	Played forward but didn’t see much of it.	3
16	Port	No genuine tagging role this week. Floated between players.	5
17	Frem	Tagged Walters for most of the game and did well. Released the tag during the second half.	6
18	Coll	Had the job on Sidebottom and forced him to operate below normal standards. Played his part.	6
19	Bris	Followed Rich as much as possible. The Lion’s kicking was damaging all day.	4
20	StK	Wore Jack Steven like a glove and ensured he never took charge around the ground.	8
21	Carl	Tagged Sam Docherty for a half and did a strong job of keeping him out of the game.	5
22	GWS	Did well tagging Shiel. No real impact going the other way.	5
23	Adel	Tagged Sloane for a lot of the day. Couldn’t stop him from winning the ball but kicked two goals.	5
EF	Port	Started well in midfield in defensive role, but then quiet.	5
SF	GWS	Assigned the task of running with Scully and was able to restrict him to a degree. Not the worst.	6

2016 Season

1	WAFL	Worked into the game to end up with 23 disposals, eight tackles.	–
2	WAFL	Solid but not outstanding with 18 possessions in midfield.	–
3		Hamstring.
4	Rich	Two goals from nine disposals meant he made the most of his chances.	5
5	WAFL	Worked hard on the ball for 23 possessions, six tackles.	–
6	Coll	Kept Sidebottom in check. Kicked a goal too.	6
7	Geel	Went to Selwood after half time and kept him to 11 disposals. Batted hard.	5
8	StK	Couple of neat goals sent a message to club that didn’t give him a senior game.	6
9	Port	Won his fair share of the footy, but a touch fumbly on occasions.	6
10	GCS	Followed Ablett. Couldn’t stop him from winning the footy.	3
11	WB	Spent time on Liberatore and OK in that role. Kicked one late goal but didn’t lay a tackle.	5
12	Adel	Won the contested ball. Had a crack all night.	6
13	Bris	Hard to evaluate his true worth when eight of his 13 disposals were deemed ineffective.	4
15	Ess	Spent time playing a negative role. Laid eight tackles.	5
16	NM	Good as a defensive forward. Sticks to his task.	5
17	Carl	Hardly sighted through the midfield. Only two tackles and two inside-50s.	4
18	WAFL	Battled hard in the midfield with 24 disposals, 10 marks and six tackles.	–
19	Coll	Worked hard defensively to lay eight tackles and won his fair share of ball. OK.	6
20	Frem	Ran with Hill because the Docker got away too much.	4
21	GWS	Continues to play a role. 18 possessions and a goal.	6
22	Haw	Closed down Mitchell. Kept him quiet.	7
23	Adel	Three clearances, three inside-50s and a goal.	6
EF	WB	Tagged Bontempelli and did a superb job in that role. Mattered little in wash-up.	6

2015 Season

1		Groin.
2		Groin.
3	WAFL	First game of season and had 23 disposals in limited game time.	–
4	WAFL	Strong first league game of season with 19 touches, nine tackles and a goal.	–
5	WAFL	Continues to build with another 20 possessions and a goal.	–
6	WAFL	Building form nicely with 26 touches in midfield.	–
7	GCS	The sub. Had 11 disposals in just over one quarter.	3
8		Back.
9		Hamstring.
10	WAFL	Solid performance on the ball with 17 possessions.	–
11	WAFL	Good performance in midfield with 24 touches and a goal.	–
12	WAFL	Best on ground performance with 31 possessions, six tackles, two goals.	–
13	WAFL	Bye.	–
14		Senior emergency.
15	Adel	The sub. Did his bit after coming on.	2
16	Coll	Sub came on late third term and had some handballs.	2
17	Syd	Tough effort across half forward. Won 13 contested possessions.	6
18	GCS	Drifted in and out of the match and missed a crucial late goal.	3
19	Haw	Made the most of his chance with lots of grunt work.	6
20	Frem	Kicked an early goal and set up several more.	5
21	WB	Toiled all day. Five clearances and two goals.	6
22	Adel	Bobbed up with the Eagles’ first major well into the second term.	5
23	StK	With 29 disposals, seven tackles and four clearances, secured his finals debut.	7
QF	Haw	Troubled by Mitchell early then released to key midfield role – seven inside-50s.	7
PF	NM	Didn’t star but provided another set of midfield legs – 11 CPs.	5
GF	Haw	Tried hard but overawed and made mistakes. Kept working but struggled.	5

2014 Season

1		Back.
2		Back.
3	WAFL	Terrific in first game of year with 21 touches and a goal.	–
4	WAFL	22 possessions and a goal against team he won premiership with last year.	–
5	Port	Solid worker in the Eagles midfield.	6
6	Carl	Will rue a 50m penalty in the final term and the missing a shot for goal.	5
7	Frem	Couldn’t make the most of his chances with two behinds, but won a lot of ball.	6
8	GWS	Kicked two goals and did some nice things around the stoppages.	6
10	Coll	Sub. On for final term but not the influence coach would have liked.	1
11	WAFL	Found plenty of ball as always in midfield.	–
12	Haw	Won plenty of the ball but didn’t really hurt the Hawks.	6
13	GCS	Used ball extremely going onto the forward 50.	6
14	StK	Great start and was a solid ball winner all day.	7
15	Frem	Got enough of the ball, but like so many others gave it away too often.	4
16	Syd	Worked hard in the midfield against a quality unit. Not the worst.	6
17	Bris	Kept a watchful eye on Hanley while also being a useful link going forward.	7
18	Rich	Shadowed Cotchin in a big task. Stuck to it well while laying 13 tackles.	5
19	Adel	Laid a game-high 11 tackles and ran with Dangerfield after half time.	6
20	Coll	Went head-to-head with Pendlebury and did it in fine style. Matched him all day.	7
21	Ess	Excellent job on Heppell in first half then appeared to be moved.	6
22	Melb	Subbed out early with a hamstring strain.	1
23		Hamstring.
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	WAFL	25 possessions for Falcons in win over Subiaco.	–
2	WAFL	Terrific for West Perth with 32 possessions and a goal.	–
3	WAFL	Another strong game with 27 disposals for West Perth.	–
4	WAFL	23 possessions and two goals for West Perth.	–
5	WAFL	Big numbers again with possessions for West Perth.	–
6	WAFL	Huge again with 33 possessions and a goal.	–
7	Bris	Solid debut. Tackled strongly and ran hard to create. Showed why he got drafted.	6
8	WAFL	Bye.	–
9	GWS	The sub did very well after being thrown into the action early following Dalziell's exit.	5
10	Rich	Prominent in first term then tapered.	5
11	WAFL	Outstanding for West Perth with 32 possessions and three goals.	–
12	WAFL	22 disposals after slow start for West Perth.	–
13	WAFL	21 possessions for West Perth after sitting out first quarter.	–
14	Ess	Began in centre square and was handy.	5
15	Adel	Playing only his fifth game given the unenviable task of playing on Dangerfield.	5
16	Frem	Fierce in close and slapped on 16 tackles to stake a claim.	6
17	Syd	Did well to win his own ball on many occasions and tackled all day.	6
18	WB	One of the positives. Won team-high 15 cont poss, six clearances and six tackles.	7
19	GCS	Good ball winner but kicking needed more penetration.	6
20		Senior emergency.
21	WAFL	26 disposals and two goals on return for West Perth.	–
22		Senior emergency.
23	WAFL	Worked hard for West Perth with 29 touches, seven tackles.	–
QF	WAFL	Best afield for West Perth with 32 possessions, two goals.	–
SF
PF	WAFL	29 touches, three goals to win Simpson Medal in grand final.	–
GF