Matt MCDONOUGH

2015 Digest:   Looked the goods early in 2014 at half back with his bravery and kicking skills but fell out of favour and ended the year in the VFL. Will get every opportunity to regain his spot but needs a good NAB Challenge.

2015 NAB Cup:   Not as impressive as last pre-season but was good in VFL defeat at weekend. Needs a big start the year.

2015 Season

Played for : Richmond

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3		Senior emergency.
4	Melb	Sub. On for Drummond and was in and out.	3
5	VFL	21 possessions and a goal. Composed under pressure.	–
6	VFL	Strong performer with 24 touches and a goal.	–
7	VFL	Tigers’ best in tight loss. 29 touches and three nice goals.	–
8	VFL	Wasn’t his best outing by any stretch. 17 possessions.	–
9	VFL	Not having the impact he has in the past. 16 touches.	–
10	VFL	Had 20 touches but efficiency was where it needs to be.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12		Clearly his best game this year. Three goals and 28 disposals.
13	VFL	Solid again with 25 touches and five inside 50s.	–
14	VFL	Sat out first half then came on to play an influential role.	–
15	VFL	One of Tigers’ best with 23 touches and a goal in wet.	–
16	StK	On Templeton at start. Not a big impact.	3
17		Senior emergency.
18	VFL	One of Tigers’ best in midfield with 23 touches, four inside 50s.	–
19	VFL	Bye.	–
20	VFL	Started back then went forward to kick three goals.	–
21	VFL	Steady without starring. 15 disposals.	–
22	VFL	Pressing claims for senior berth with 25 disposals, two goals.	–
23		–
EF		–

2014 Season

Played for : Richmond

1	GCS	After a strong pre-season a touch quiet in defence. Used the ball well though.	4
2	PM	Great game off half back. A quick recall could be in order.	–
3	VFL	Very good in first half then rested.	–
4	VFL	Beautiful game across half back. Brave and kicks it nicely.	–
5	VFL	Set up the Tiger attacks well at half back. Too good for VFL.	–
6	Haw	Sub on in third term and was lively.	1
7	Geel	Did a couple of nice things after half time. Hardly sighted prior to that.	4
9	Melb	Stuck to his job in the backline. Attacked when it was safe to do so.	4
10	GWS	Smart player who catches the eye with his intensity and ball use.	6
11	Ess	Unable to impact but can’t blame the youngster. Great experience down back.	3
12	NM	Buzzed around down back without doing damage. Hard to blame him.	4
13	VFL	Used at half back and in midfield. Did a serviceable job.	–
14	VFL	Provided good run and carry off half back.	–
15	VFL	Composed game at half back and was clean by foot.	–
16	VFL	Used in a number of roles and excelled in each. 23 touches.	–
17	VFL	Didn’t make too many mistakes at half back. Earned a recall.	–
18	VFL	Chipped in with two goals but was just steady.	–
19	VFL	Used in attack and kicked three goals to be among best.	–
20	VFL	Drifted out of the game after a big start. 19 touches.	–
21		Senior emergency.
22	VFL	17 disposals in another influential display up forward.	–
23		–
QF		–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Richmond

1	PM	In and out of the play. Not his best.	–
2	VFL	Developing his game down back. Still learning to play there.	–
3	VFL	Again used in defence. Not his best outing, but learning.	–
4	VFL	Improved effort in defence. Used the ball well.	–
5	VFL	Pushed forward this week and kicked two goals.	–
6		Didn't play for Coburg.
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Pushed forward to kick three goals from midfield. Shining light.	–
9	VFL	Again among the Tigers best in midfield. Going well.	–
10		Knee.
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Some handy touches but not as good as past few efforts.	–
13	VFL	Kicked a goal and had some handy touches but needed more.	–
14	VFL	Rotated through the midfield and provided a bit of grunt.	–
15	VFL	Battled hard in midfield, but didn’t have a great impact.	–
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Kicked a goal and attacked the ball well through midfield.	–
18	VFL	Tigers best with 29 possessions, 15 clearances.	–
19	VFL	Did well in midfield to help lift Coburg over the line.	–
20		Senior emergency.
21	Carl	Tried to play defensively on Walker but found the running defender slippery.	4
22	VFL	Won the ball well – 24 disposals and strong at stoppages.	–
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QF
EF
SF
PF
GF