Matthew BATE

2012 Digest:   Versatile utility who looked set for a switch to the Bulldogs over the offseason but that deal fell through and he has responded with a huge pre-season. A change of role will see him spend a lot more time in the midfield. Excellent so far in the practice matches.

2012 NAB Cup:   Versatile utility who looked set for a switch to the Bulldogs over the offseason but that deal fell through and he has responded with a huge pre-season. A change of role will see him spend a lot more time in the midfield. Excellent so far in the practice matches.

2012 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1	Bris	Thrown into middle to start final term and had 10 touches to finish.	2
2	WCE	Came on late in the third term and won a lot of the ball. Tried hard.	5
3	Rich	Unable to stem the flow at all and never a factor that worried the Tigers.	3
4	WB	Looked dangerous and had most disposals for side by half-time.	6
5	StK	Solid game again.	6
6	Geel	Kicked two goals but he has to do more and do it more consistently.	5
7	Haw	Sub came on middle of third term. Only a few touches.	2
10	VFL	Worked into the game well and made an impact.	–
13	GWS	Leg speed still an issue but won a lot of footy and had seven inside-50s.	7
14	Bris	Did well in the second half after a touch-less opening term.	6
15	Rich	Missed two easy goals in first half and lacked any presence in 100th game.	3
16	Frem	Five disposals first half then only one (a goal) for remainder of game.	2
19	VFL	The best of the listed Demons in Casey’s loss to the Blues.	–
20	StK	Worked solidly.	5
21	VFL	Best of the Melbourne listed players with 23 touches.	–
22	VFL	Kicked a goal and worked hard at half forward.	–
23	VFL	Struggled to get into the game.	–