Matt WHITE

2017 Digest:   A pectoral tear then a cheekbone injury hampered his 2016 season and now an on-going calf has him sidelined again. Not ideal.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1		–
2		–
3		Senior emergency.
4	GWS	Struggled to have the same impact he showed a few years back as a gut running, quick half forward.	4
5	SANFL	At his speedy best with a good, solid four-quarter contribution.	–
6	SANFL	Caught the eye with some dashing runs before sustaining a hamstring injury.	–
7		Hamstring.
8	SANFL	Bye.	–
9	SANFL	Wasn’t the worst but Port needs more from a player of his experience.	–
10	SANFL	Had some nice moments with 21 disposals and a major.	–
11	SANFL	Kicked a goal and always looked dangerous on the run streaming into Port’s attacking 50.	–
12	SANFL	Ran Westies ragged on the outside with 24 touches and a goal.	–
13	SANFL	Nailed a goal late in the third term but was extremely poor for the rest of the afternoon.	–
14	Coll	Great inclusion with his speed and attack forward of centre; 21 disposals, one goal and three score assists.	7
15	Rich	Former Tiger left his kicking boots at home with three misses from three relatively easy set shots.	5
16	WCE	Not his day. Only 10 possessions.	3
17	NM	His speed is always a factor and has been a welcome addition since his return from a lengthy layoff.	5
18	Melb	No impact really at half forward. Unable to use his speed.	3
19	StK	Not seen much in first half and then disappeared after half time.	2
20		Senior emergency.
21	SANFL	Provided run, carry and plenty of metres gained among his 24 disposals.	–
22	SANFL	Had 20 touches and showed some dash at times.	–
23		Senior emergency.
EF	SANFL	Kicked an early goal before his afternoon ended early with an ankle injury.	–

2016 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	StK	Injured his pectoral muscle early in the game and did not return.	1
2		Pectoral.
3		Pectoral.
4		Pectoral.
5		Pectoral.
6		Pectoral.
7		Pectoral.
8		Pectoral.
9		Pectoral.
10		Pectoral.
11		Pectoral.
12		Pectoral.
13		Pectoral.
14		Pectoral.
15		Pectoral.
16		Pectoral.
17	SANFL	Smashed in for nine clearances in comeback from long-term injury.	–
18	SANFL	Bye.	–
19	Bris	Outclassed Andrews and besides two goals he took four contested marks.	6
20	SANFL	Again used his pace to jet out of the stoppages. His best is nigh.	–
21	SANFL	Kicked a goal, then had his cheekbone smashed, all in the first term.	–
22		Cheekbone.
23		Cheekbone.

2015 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	Frem	Kicked a goal but not prominent.	4
2	Syd	His speed brought Port Adelaide into the game in the second half.	6
3	NM	Three goals but lacked composure at times going forward early. Had sore ankle.	6
4	Haw	Struggling with pace and form.	4
5	Adel	Laid nine tackles and had two scoring assists.	6
6	WCE	Four inside-50s and little else from the speedy wingman.	5
7	Bris	Subbed-out in third term after initially starting on Rich.	4
8	Rich	Down on form. May struggle to keep his place in the side.	3
9	Melb	Good contributor as a lively half forward opposed to Grimes.	6
10	WB	Getting back to the form of 2014.	6
11	Geel	Struggling until pinged a hamstring in second term and was done for night.	1
12		Hamstring.
13		Hamstring.
14		Hamstring.
15		Hamstring.
16		Hamstring.
17	Ess	Not a factor in first half. Speed brought crucial late goal.	3
18	StK	The Power have missed his speed and goalkicking ability.	6
19	WB	Lots of run but too little of the ball. Needed to find it more than 11 times.	4
20	GWS	Subbed out after only nine disposals, may be sent back to the SANFL.	3
21	Haw	Kicked a great goal on the run which showcased his pace.	6
22	GCS	Looked to take the game on and was OK.	5
23	Frem	Six inside-50s and two goals for the speedy wingman.	5

2014 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	Carl	Flitted in and out for 12 disposals but missed two chances at goal.	4
2	Adel	The Super Sub, kicked two goals in the final term when the game was won.	4
3	NM	Showed his pace more and had the job on Harvey for most of the game.	6
4	Bris	Had six clearances, kicked three goals and set up two others.	7
5	WCE	Injected some pace and burst to a game that was stagnant at times.	7
6	Geel	Started brilliantly with a couple of goals but folded later.	5
7	GWS	His speed too much for GWS, kicking three goals and taking seven marks.	8
8	Frem	The two goals he kicked in the last term sparked the Power.	6
10	Haw	Brought crowd to life when he burst past former Port great Burgoyne.	4
11	Melb	Made a few blues, but continued to work hard and try to provide run.	6
12		Foot.
13	Syd	Two quick goals in the second term had Port in the game. Ran hard.	6
14	WB	Six inside-50’s and three scoring assists.	5
15	Adel	Blistering pace worried the Crows defenders for the entire match.	6
16	Ess	Six inside-50s, a goal and two scoring assists.	5
17	Rich	Dangerous against former club early and kicked one of the goals of the year.	6
18	Melb	Subbed out after minimal influence on the match.	3
19		Groin.
20		Groin.
21	GCS	Busy early but unlike most teammates drifted from the game in second half.	5
22	Carl	Five inside-50s and a miraculous goal before being subbed out.	5
23	Frem	Only broke clear occasionally and subbed off at last change.	4
EF	Rich	Subbed out with a suspected fractured jaw, finals campaign may be over.	3
SF	Frem	Explosive speed came into play in second half after a quiet first.	5
PF	Haw	Copped a heavy hit early, which stunned him. Gave some run.	4
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Richmond

1	PM	Not at his best after being surprisingly left out of seniors.	–
2	VFL	Ran hard as is his want. Busy effort.	–
3	VFL	Worked hard to link up through midfield. Solid.	–
4	VFL	Tried to give customary run but was a touch subdued.	–
5	Frem	There’s poised speed and panicky speed. He plays more with the latter.	2
6	Geel	Sub. On in final term but unable to have an impact.	1
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	Melb	Sub. Kicked a goal but that was about it.	2
9	Ess	Sub. Relatively subdued when given a run.	2
10	WCE	Kicked first goal and had 13 disposals in first half. Went quiet after main break.	7
12	Adel	Sub. On in third term and had four inside-50s and two goal assists.	2
13	WB	Subbed on for Astbury and had an immediate impact. Enjoyed his energy.	4
14	StK	Sub came on in third term and immediately got involved.	3
15	NM	On early as sub and found a bit of the ball. Becoming very good at the sub role.	5
16	GCS	Finally shed the sub’s vest. Gave some run but kicking inside 50 was scrappy.	5
17	Frem	Ran with Hill at times in his 100th game and capped it off with a goal. Nice outing.	6
18	Syd	Opened with instant goal. Negating forward on Malceski. OK first half.	5
19	Haw	Two second-half goals were handy in context of game. Didn’t star.	5
20	Bris	Standout game – another pest for Brisbane across half forward.	7
21		Hamstring.
22	GWS	Ran hard but didn’t hit the scoreboard like he can. Solid game without starring.	5
23	Ess	Quiet first half until being subbed out with a hamstring concern.	2
QF		Hamstring.
EF		Hamstring.
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Richmond

1	VFL	Strong game for Coburg. The best of the Tigers.	–
2	VFL	Ran the lines well and was one of the Tigers best.	–
4	Geel	Only played 42 minutes for three touches and a goal.	1
5	WCE	Only three possessions from 44 minutes game time.	1
6	VFL	17 possessions and ran hard but not his best day.	–
7	VFL	Strong game in the Tigers midfield.	–
8	VFL	Rebounded after bad start. Not the worst.	–
11	VFL	Finished with 30 touches to be the Tigers best.	–
13	VFL	The Tigers best with 28 disposals and a goal. Reported late.	–
15	Melb	One goal and ball use OK. Played a part.	5
19	Bris	Earned another reprieve at selection table and was OK.	5
20	WB	Will be anxious all week about his place in side. Not really a factor.	3
21	Frem	Used his pace to good effect. Had 20 disposals.	6
22	Ess	Subbed off early in second term with hamstring.	1