Matthew DICK

2016 Digest:   Ex-Swans player would have hoped to make the grade more often last year, but performed reasonably well when given a go in the last month. Solid citizen who does everything he can.

2016 NAB Cup:   Had two games down back without making any significant impression.

2016 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		Played in VFL trial against Richmond.
2		Played in VFL trial against Port Melbourne.
3	VFL	Racked up 30 disposals across half back to keep his name in selectors minds.	–
4	VFL	Played across half-back and won his battles all night. Stats modest but strong effort.	–
5	VFL	Not as much influence as he had in win over Cats. OK from half back.	–
6	VFL	Steady throughout and rated among best. Ready if needed at senior level.	–
7		Steady again off half back and keeps name in front of selectors.
8	VFL	Not as prolific as previous weeks. Four rebound 50s only stat of note.	–
9	VFL	Three rebound 50s but was far quieter than previous weeks. Nine kicks.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	VFL	Four rebound 50s and used the ball well out of the back half. Steady effort.	–
12	VFL	Won plenty of the ball and distributed it well from the back half. Solid effort.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Won a mountain of ball and had 10 rebound 50.s. Could get a call-up.	–
15	VFL	Five rebound 50s but inability to hit targets dampened his impact.	–
16	VFL	Surely gets a chance this week after 28 touches and six rebound 50s. Solid.	–
17	VFL	Steady form continues from back half. Led team with seven rebound 50s.	–
18	VFL	Of 23 disposals, 22 were kicks. Team leading nine rebound 50s. Solid all day.	–
19	VFL	Much quieter than previous weeks. Just two rebound 50s and seven kicks.	–
20		Didn’t play for Northern Blues.
21		Hamstring.
22		Hamstring.
23		Hamstring.

2015 Season

Played for : Carlton

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Did well down back and found lots of footy.	–
4	StK	Sub came on and worked hard in running to create.	1
5	VFL	Made some mistakes down back but battled away.	–
6	VFL	Worked diligently in defence against Frankston.	–
7	GWS	Second-gamer who will be better for the run down back. Under the pump.	4
8	VFL	Good at start and end but had a shaky period.	–
9	VFL	Competed hard in defensive half. Kept opponent quiet.	–
10		Didn’t play for Northern Blues.
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12		Calf.
13	VFL	Rebounded well at half back and got ball flowing forward.	–
14	VFL	Best for the Blues’ in heavy defeat with 33 possessions.	–
15	VFL	Steady effort with 20 touches and three tackles.	–
16	VFL	Steady with 15 disposals but not a star.	–
17	VFL	Bye.	–
18	VFL	Unable to get another going down back.	–
19	VFL	OK down back despite being under constant pressure.	–
20	Bris	Struggled.	4
21	Melb	Straight and hard all day. Two inside-50s and six marks.	4
22	GWS	Did a good job down back opposed to McCarthy.	7
23	Haw	Stood Gunston and will be better for the experience.	4

2014 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1	PM	Tried his best in defence. Wasn’t beaten too often.	–
2	NEAFL	Competed well in defence.	–
3	NEAFL	Gave away height all day but battled on well.	–
4	NEAFL	Named in best. Went forward and kicked a couple.	–
5	NEAFL	20 touches, three rebounds from 50 and three inside 50s.	–
6	NEAFL	Tried hard without returning big numbers.	–
7	NEAFL	Bye.	–
8	NEAFL	31 disposals, five I50s, and eight marks. Excellent.	–
9	NEAFL	Not too much to do on the back flank in 131-point rout.	–
10	NEAFL	Bye.	–
11		Hamstring.
12		Hamstring.
13	NEAFL	Among best in return from hamstring injury.	–
14		Hamstring.
15	NEAFL	Consistent across half back.	–
16	NEAFL	Very solid across half-back.	–
17	NEAFL	Impressive across half back once again.	–
18	NEAFL	Among best again and is in a good patch of form.	–
19	NEAFL	Continued stellar form with 28 possessions.	–
20	NEAFL	Did some good things, but not overly impactful.	–
21	NEAFL	11 touches in defence. Just fair.	–
22	NEAFL	Kicked a goal and did some good things.	–
23	NEAFL	Bye.	–
QF	NEAFL	Did his job down back without much fuss.	–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Sydney Swans

1	NEAFL	Outsized at times in defence but competed hard.	–
2	NEAFL	Played down back and had time on McKenzie. Did well.	–
3	NEAFL	Rarely sighted after coming on and off the ground.	–
4		Rested.
5	NEAFL	Bye.	–
6	NEAFL	In and out of the game but did a few nice things.	–
7	NEAFL	Worked hard and provided good drive from half back.	–
8		Hamstring.
9		Hamstring.
10		Hamstring.
11	NEAFL	Back from injury and was in and out of the game.	–
12	NEAFL	Bye.	–
13	NEAFL	Moved forward and gave a good target in loss to NT Thunder.	–
14	NEAFL	Matched up on Cornelius and tried hard but was beaten.	–
15	NEAFL	Used in defence and stuck to his task admirably.	–
16	NEAFL	Started back, but moved into the middle and was fair.	–
17	NEAFL	Battled away down back and held up well under pressure.	–
18	NEAFL	Bye.	–
19	NEAFL	Kicked a goal and had some handy touches.	–
20	NEAFL	Competed hard and caught the eye at times.	–
21	NEAFL	Competed strongly and showed poise under pressure.	–
22	NEAFL	Bye.	–
23	NEAFL	Did well in a few contests and is growing as a player.	–
QF
SF	VFL	Played as a tall defender and was OK without starring.	–
PF
GF