Matt DE BOER

2017 Digest:   Hamstring injury will keep the former Docker out of Round 1. Long odds to get a game unless mass resting of stars.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1		Hamstring.
2		Hamstring.
3		Hamstring.
4	NEAFL	Back from injury and was a handy contributor in UWS's loss to Canberra.	–
5	NEAFL	Worked super hard in midfield to end with 28 possessions and six tackles.	–
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7	NEAFL	Knocked up winning the footy in midfield with 41 possessions, nine clearances and 10 tackles. Brave.	–
8	NEAFL	Immense effort. 36 possessions, eight clearances and seven tackles. Tried hard.	–
9	Rich	Kicked an important goal in final term and worked hard through midfield and attack. Handy enough.	6
10	WCE	Laid six tackles. That’s what he does.	4
11	Ess	Kicked a controversial goal on three-quarter-time bell. Provided some pressure in front half.	5
12	Carl	Former Docker kicked a goal and his target 17 times from 17 disposals. Only gained 66 metres.	5
13		Bye.
14	Bris	Never troubled by Rich and yet never took full advantage of it either.	5
15	Geel	Played defensive role on Tuohy and did that well in terms if limiting the Cats ability to break away from half back.	6
16	Haw	Let’s be honest if GWS didn’t have so many blokes out he wouldn’t be playing. But that’s why they recruited him.	4
17	Syd	Incidental forearm from Nic Newman draw blood from inside the ear and failed a concussion test.	1
18		Senior emergency.
19	Frem	Becoming a really useful utility. Played times forward and back, and filled whichever role Leon Cameron needed him in.	5
20	Melb	Played his part at half forward in defensive role. Nothing pretty about him.	5
21	WB	Hard working defensive forward ended with two goals which was a handy return.	5
22	WCE	Minimal impact in his 150th. Just the 11 touches.	3
23		–
QF	Adel	Competed hard in the forward half and was a long way from the Giants worst. Good third quarter goal.	6
SF	WCE	Played at half forward and tried to halt Yeo’s influence. Played role well and got on the scoreboard.	5
PF	Rich	Defensive half forward ended with 17 possessions. Two inside-50s and seven tackles.	5

2016 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	WAFL	Strong showing in tough conditions with 34 touches, six tackles.	–
2		Senior emergency.
3	WCE	Played in the ruck for a period. Didn’t do much beyond that.	3
4	WAFL	Bye.	–
5	WAFL	Found himself back in WAFL again and had 36 disposals, nine tackles.	–
6	WAFL	Good in midfield with 24 touches, 10 tackles, two goals.	–
7		Senior emergency.
8	WAFL	Big game in midfield with 39 disposals, eight tackles, one goal.	–
9		Senior emergency.
10	StK	Had a strong last quarter but otherwise not noticeable.	5
11	WAFL	Dominated on the ball with 36 touches, eight tackles.	–
12	WAFL	Bye.	–
13	WAFL	Quieter game in midfield with 17 possessions.	–
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16	WAFL	Battled hard in midfield for 24 disposals, six tackles.	–
17	WAFL	Conditions suited him and he delivered 29 possessions, 12 tackles.	–
18	WAFL	Strong again in the midfield with 24 possessions, eight tackles and a goal.	–
19	Syd	Set the tone with his tackling. Did the grunt work.	5
20	WAFL	Best on ground performance with 39 disposals, six marks, three tackles.	–
21	WAFL	Bye.	–
22	WAFL	Worked tirelessly once more for 33 touches, seven tackles.	–
23	WB	Reminded people he can still play. Kicked a goal from 20 touches.	6

2015 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Port	The sub. Came on in the final term and laid five tackles.	2
2	Geel	Sub. By time he got on the result was decided. Four disposals.	1
3	WCE	Worked hard until being subbed off with game in hand in final term.	5
4	Syd	Laid six tackles so his physicality was important.	5
5	Melb	Sub. On early to replace Walters. Not a huge game but did enough.	4
6	Ess	The sub. Came on half way through the final term.	1
7		Senior emergency.
8	WAFL	Bye.	–
9	WAFL	Dropped back to get full game and played well for 27 disposals, 10 tackles.	–
10	WAFL	Hard working performance with 28 disposals and 14 tackles.	–
11	WAFL	Outstanding on the ball with 33 possessions, seven tackles.	–
12	WAFL	Bye.	–
13	Coll	Used as defensive midfielder but battled to impact either way. Efficiency down.	4
14	Bris	Sub. On for Taberner and got hands dirty.	2
15	Haw	Unable to keep ball in Dockers forward 50 and gave away four free kicks.	4
16	Carl	Started as a midfielder, then went forward to provide pressure. Six tackles.	5
17	Rich	Sub. Three of his five touches were clangers.	1
18	GWS	Competed hard and was strong in congestion.	5
19	StK	Caused pressure as a defensive forward.	6
20	WCE	Tackled well but poor kicking was costly, especially one shot for goal.	4
21	NM	Sub on at three-quarter time and threw himself into packs.	1
22	Melb	Kicked two goals and laid eight tackles. Doing his job.	6
23	Port	Started strongly but fizzled out.	6
QF	Syd	Unobtrusive effort netted three inside-50s and some handy work in close.	6
PF	Haw	Picked up Mitchell initially. Couldn’t quell star Hawk.	3

2014 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Coll	Started on bench but soon on ground in hard toiling role.	5
2	GCS	High work-rate was valuable in demanding conditions.	6
3	Haw	Battled along with determination but to little avail.	6
4	Ess	Worked hard defensively at half forward to keep the ball in Dockers 50.	7
5	Syd	A nice fourth quarter goal, but really didn't do enough.	5
6	NM	Tagged Atley at half forward and wasn’t able to have normal negating impact. Subbed.	4
7	WCE	Ran very hard around the ground winning uncontested possessions.	7
8	Port	Kicked a goal and threw himself in. An improved performance.	6
9	Geel	Sub. By time he got on game was pretty much over but provided run.	3
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15	WAFL	Solid with 20 disposals but laid just three tackles and had little influence.	–
16	WAFL	Second straight WAFL game with 23 disposals, six tackles.	–
17	WAFL	Outstanding with 31 possessions, 10 tackles.	–
18	StK	Sub came on in third term and showed some energy.	3
19	Carl	Sub. On early when Pavlich off but did little of note.	1
20	Geel	Struggled on Mackie then went to Selwood in final term and did pretty well.	5
21	WAFL	Quiet with just 12 touches in limited game time.	–
22	Bris	Looked to have several roles including minding McGrath and playing forward.	6
23	WAFL	Strong performance with 35 possessions, seven marks.	–
QF		–
SF	Port	Sub. On in the third term and won the ball with ease. Great effort.	4
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	WCE	Assigned to Hurn as a defensive forward and was able to limit his effectiveness.	6
2	WB	Defensive half forward on Goodes for lots of game and handy in that role.	6
3	Ess	Ran with Watson and did a great job apart from the third term.	6
4	Haw	Quiet game but attacked the ball hard.	4
5	Rich	Played as a defensive forward.	5
6	GCS	Disposal efficiency was not good, undoing his efforts.	4
7	Coll	Given task of shadowing D. Thomas and found it tough to restrict his impact.	4
8	Syd	Tackled in his usual style and also found the football in an influential display.	6
9	Melb	Started across half forward and played his role rather well.	6
10	Adel	Started on Sloane before given the task to find his own footy.	5
12	Bris	Negating forward role on Rich and made a couple of howlers.	3
13	NM	Worked hard and constantly applied forward pressure.	6
14	Geel	Swamped in the midfield but kept trying. Didn’t have a real impact.	4
15	StK	Worked hard all day.	5
16	WCE	On Smith and their games cancelled each other out.	4
17	Rich	Tried to shadow Houli as a defensive forward. Kicked a goal and was fair.	5
18	Adel	Tried to follow Henderson in a defensive role, but the Crow got the better of him.	5
19	Carl	Responsible for Scotland at times and was OK, but the Blue had plenty of footy.	5
20	GWS	Won 10 contested possessions and kicked a goal to play his part.	6
21	Melb	Played as a defensive forward once again and did it fairly well. Five clearances.	6
22	Port	Applied plenty of forward pressure with 11 tackles.	5
23	StK	Tagged Armitage and did a good job.	6
QF	Geel	Foot solider who played his part without setting world on fire.	5
SF
PF	Syd	Failed to register a kick – had seven handballs before being subbed off in the third.	2
GF	Haw	What he did had some polish, there just wasn’t enough of it.	5

2012 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Geel	Contested strongly all night and also kicked a goal.	6
2	Syd	Helped revive the Dockers in the third quarter and finished strongly.	6
3	Bris	Off target in front of goal but took two strong marks.	5
4	StK	Had a lot of touches and marked well.	6
5	Carl	Busy early, but wasn’t a major influence	4
6	GCS	Kicked three goals from limited opportunities.	6
7	Port	Worked hard and kicked a goal but wasn’t a stand out.	4
8	Haw	Performed his role on Burgoyne.	6
9	WCE	Laid nine tackles. His effort couldn’t be questioned.	6
10	Adel	Moved into the midfield and gave the team the vigour it needed.	8
11	Rich	Great effort – 23 effective disposals, a goal and three inside-50s.	8
13	Ess	Won 10 clearances and 17 contested possessions. Loves it tough.	7
14	Coll	Tried hard but got caught at times. Didn’t have an inside-50.	5
15	WB	Not as effective as in recent weeks. Still had 22 possessions though.	6
16	Melb	Workrate solid enough (x tackles) to add something to the cause.	5
17	GWS	Tough. Laid seven tackles and won some key contests.	7
18	Port	Part of the midfield rotations but needs to win more of the football.	5
19	WCE	Had the forward tag on Hurn and shut him down.	8
20	Adel	Had six clearances; four inside 50s and kicked a goal.	7
21	Rich	Laid tackles, kicked goals and had five inside 50s. Solid game.	7
22	NM	Nuggety type who did well in pressure situations.	6
EF	Geel	Up forward on J. Hunt and played counter-attack role.	6
SF	Adel	Defensive forward against Reilly. Worked hard but the Crow was influential.	5