Martin CLARKE

2014 Digest:   A crunch year looms for the hard-running Irishman following an ankle reconstruction over summer. Since returning from his homeland two seasons ago, he hasn’t been able to find the same form he displayed when he burst onto the scene in 2007. With so many talented youngsters pressing for spots, he is under pressure.

2014 NAB Cup:   Saw plenty of game time in both NAB Challenge matches. In the Round 1 conversation.

2014 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	Frem	Looked tentative with the footy in hand after early mistake and subbed out after half time.	2
2	VFL	OK without starring. Got a bit of the ball.	–
3	PM	Good on a wing and across half back.	–
4	VFL	Kicked a goal but didn’t have a great day.	–
5	VFL	Found space well and used the ball much cleaner than he has.	–
6	VFL	Did well on a wing with his run and carry.	–
7	VFL	In and out of the game on a wing.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Played his part on a wing with 16 touches.	–
10	VFL	Kicked a goal and had 20 touches on a wing.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12		Rested.
13	VFL	Ran up and down the wing with minimal effect.	–
14	VFL	Tagged Honeychurch. Did a decent job but the ‘Dog kicked three.	–
15	VFL	Shadowed Lloyd who kicked two and had a bit of it.	–
16	VFL	Knocked out in the first 10 minutes.	–
17		Concussion.
18	VFL	Struggled offensively and defensively against Dolphins.	–
19	VFL	Just 10 touches and is struggling.	–
20		Rested.
21		Concussion.
22		Ill.
23		Ill.
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	NM	Pace was handy at half back. Useful.	5
2	Carl	Opposed to Gibbs on a wing and fought an even battle.	6
3	Haw	Never impacted the game with decisive runs or playmaking off a wing.	5
4	Rich	Found space and good in one-on-one situations. Best game for ages.	7
5	Ess	One inside-50 and one rebound-50 from 21 disposals. Didn’t hurt opponent.	5
6	StK	Used the ball well and kicked a goal. Handy effort all night off a wing.	6
7	Frem	Tweaked a hammy in the second term and was subbed out.	2
8		Calf.
9	Syd	Picked up McGlynn and was in trouble from the start. Struggling in the big games.	4
10	Bris	Late inclusion for Cloke and had his hands full mostly on McGrath.	4
11	VFL	15 possessions and a goal but needed to do more.	–
12	VFL	In and out of the game outside of a nice running goal.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14		Senior emergency.
15	VFL	Gave good dash off a wing and mopped up well in defence.	–
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Gave good run and won some contested ball. Solid showing.	–
18	VFL	Busy at half-back with 22 possessions and four inside 50s.	–
19	VFL	Did well early but then put in cotton wool with an ankle injury.	–
20		Ankle.
21		Ankle.
22		Ankle.
23		Ankle.
QF		Ankle.
EF		Ankle.
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	Haw	Started like he’d never left but influence evaporated after half time.	4
2	Rich	On Edwards. Low-key but workmanlike performance.	6
3	Carl	Always under pressure, like most teammates.	4
4	Port	Played a role as a wingman/half back and worked well beside others.	6
5	Ess	Tagged Stanton and did super job until late in final term.	7
6	WB	Probably side’s most consistent mid-sized defender on the night.	7
7	Bris	Collected 19 of his 24 disposals in the second half.	6
8	Geel	Good defensive game. Worked into it after a slow start.	6
9	Adel	Played more as midfielder and had four inside 50s.	6
10	GCS	Used the ball well coming out of the back half (five rebounds).	6
11	Melb	When required he did what he had to in an even display from half back.	5
13	WCE	Subbed off after knock in last term. Exposed overhead at times.	4
14	VFL	Great response to omission with 30-plus touches.	–
15	Carl	Back into side and got a few touches but often a metre off the pace.	3
16	Geel	Didn’t set world on fire after being subbed on for second half.	3
17	VFL	Slow start but worked into the game after half time.	–
18	GWS	Came on as the sub in the third term and still gathered 16 touches.	5
19	VFL	Won the ball well but fumbled a bit and ball use was iffy.	–
20	Syd	Played well in his return to the team, providing some run off half back.	4
21	NM	Continues to struggle.	3