Michael BARLOW

2017 Digest:   Veteran midfielder arrives after seven years at Fremantle. Added to leadership group and helped set summer standards.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Bris	Led the way in clearances for the Suns, and contributed defensively with seven tackles.	7
2	GWS	Fought the game out better than most teammates and showed what hard work and pride are all about.	6
3	Haw	Racked up plenty of possessions and was workmanlike across four quarters.	8
4	Carl	Hampered by a hamstring issue for much of the night and was off his tucker.	3
5	Adel	Continues to impress at new club, picking up 36 possessions and two goal assists.	8
6	NM	Good ball-winner around the ground in first half but was quieter in the closing hour.	6
7	Geel	Tagged Selwood at times but still found time to grab 29 disposals, four inside-50s, one goal and six tackles.	7
8	Port	Kicked first goal in China with a scuff off the deck and won his fair share of the ball in a beaten midfield.	6
9		Bye.
10	Melb	Worked hard throughout and ended with two goals. One of the Suns who at least ran the game out.	7
11	WCE	Faded out in the second half after a fast start. Found plenty of the footy.	5
12	Haw	Strong body caused the Hawks some problems both in midfield and up forward. Laid seven tackles, five inside-50s and one goal.	7
13	Carl	Suffered a horror leg injury halfway through the final quarter. Going okay up until then.	6
14		Leg.
15		Leg.
16		Leg.
17		Leg.
18		Leg.
19		Leg.
20		Leg.
21		Leg.
22		Leg.
23		Leg.

2016 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	WB	Toiled away in midfield but unable to get much going in Freo’s direction.	4
2	GCS	Must improve his disposal. Turned the ball over too much.	4
3	WCE	Patchy. Found the ball, took some good marks but not damaging.	5
4	NM	11 contested possessions but looked unable to get on the outside like he used to.	5
5	Carl	Ball use was poor but he laid 14 tackles. Tried hard.	6
6	Adel	Eight clearances, seven inside-50s and eight tackles, a superb midfield display.	8
7	GWS	Torrid night – couldn’t get his hands on the footy.	4
8	WAFL	Strong response to being dropped with 39 touches, 12 marks.	–
9	WAFL	Dominant display with 44 touches, 13 tackles and three goals.	–
10	StK	No impact in first term, but then with two quarters was in the vanguard.	6
11	Ess	Tagged Zaharakis and shut him down. Also had 26 disposals. Quality game.	7
12	Bris	Excellent defensive role on Rich.	7
13	Port	Dominated. His 43 possessions and two goals set up the win.	9
14	Coll	Had tagging duty on Sidebottom and won touches. Showed he can’t be filed away.	7
16		Finger.
17	Geel	Going brilliantly until brutal McCarthy bump wrecked his shoulder.	5
18		Shoulder.
19		Shoulder.
20		Shoulder.
21		Shoulder.
22		Shoulder.
23		Shoulder.

2015 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Port	Disposal terrible and cost Fremantle the chance to score too often.	4
2	Geel	Huge. Three goals to go with 13 marks and a mountain of touches.	8
3	WCE	OK without playing a starring role in midfield. Good signs for team in big win.	5
4	Syd	The quietest game of his career with only 11 disposals.	3
5	Melb	Part of the engine room that kept the pressure on Dees all afternoon.	7
6	Ess	One of his better games this year. Covered the ground well.	6
7	WB	Made some uncustomary errors but got his fair share of ball.	6
8	NM	Superb effort. Back to his damaging best with 30 touches and two goals.	7
9	Adel	Pushed forward in the last term for one of the goals of the game.	7
10	Rich	Trucked on in midfield and like many others, much better after half time.	6
11	GCS	Used mostly across half forward and was OK.	4
13	Coll	Not his best night but a presence around the ball.	5
14	Bris	Trucked on in midfield in heavy conditions. Four clearances, three inside 50s.	6
15	Haw	Freo’s best in midfield. Kept running hard all afternoon despite lob-sided score.	7
16	Carl	Had 19 touches before the rain came. Laid seven tackles.	6
17	Rich	Trucked on in midfield to play his role. Only two clearances though.	6
18	GWS	Had 30 disposals including 21 handballs. Not damaging.	6
19	StK	Low-key day but still managed to rack up the touches.	6
20	WCE	Had a shocker. Just four possessions and got subbed out in the third term.	2
21	NM	Very good in second quarter and one of Freo’s best.	6
22	Melb	Had 31 disposals but 13 were ineffective. Must be cleaner.	5
23	Port	Big game leading into finals with eight clearances, five inside-50s and goal.	8
QF	Syd	Quiet first half then got going to grab 10 third-term possessions.	5
PF	Haw	Honest and hard working but not a big game.	5

2014 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Coll	Had trouble getting a clear kick early but just got better and better.	8
2	GCS	In his element in slogging wet conditions – 10 cont poss and two goals.	7
3		Knee.
4		Knee.
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7	WCE	A solid game without starring and kicked an important goal.	6
8	Port	At his best in tight with six clearances. Worked deep into defence to help.	7
9	Geel	Five clearances and 13 disposals to half time were important.	7
11	WB	Prominent throughout and had 28 possessions plus eight tackles.	7
12	Adel	Again prolific and creative across four quarters.	7
13	Rich	Steady in and around the contest and iced steady game with two goals.	7
14	Bris	Loved the wet conditions and played accordingly.	7
15	WCE	Collected 25 touches running through midfield. Sturdy effort.	7
16	Melb	Dominated around the stoppages with his height and smarts. Kicked a goal too.	8
17	GWS	Racked up the stats around the footy and importantly used the ball well.	7
18	StK	Won a fair bit of the ball and was best Docker.	6
19	Carl	Two goals, three inside-50s and 10 marks. Kept wheels turning.	7
20	Geel	Huge with 14 contested possessions, six inside-50s, six tackles and a goal.	8
21	Haw	Big clearance performance. Won a heap of the pill and used it wisely.	8
22		Thumb.
23	Port	Tight contest suited him and he won a lot of the ball.	7
QF	Syd	Won a lot of the ball and tackled strongly. Didn’t hurt the Swans though.	6
SF	Port	Two first-half goals and a force around the stoppages. Slowed a bit late.	7
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	WCE	Started the season in top form with 27 possessions. Got the Dockers going.	3
2	WB	Plugged away in typical low-key fashion but not a huge factor.	5
3	Ess	Slippery slog-fest suited his dour style – 12 cont poss, seven clearances.	7
4	Haw	Soldiered on in midfield but many of his possessions were by hand.	6
5	Rich	Prolific ball-winner and never stopped all night.	7
6	GCS	Played a link role through the midfield and got six hard-ball gets.	6
7	Coll	Knocked up winning the footy to continue to drive Freo forward.	7
8	Syd	Filled out the stat sheet to be comfortably one of Freo's best.	8
9	Melb	Had the ball on a string and topped it off with a goal. Superb.	8
10	Adel	Ten clearances, eight tackles and goal for a best on ground performance.	9
12	Bris	Prolific ball-winner in usual manner.	7
13	NM	Knocked up winning the ball until he copped a hit.	7
14		Jaw.
15	StK	Usual unassuming but effective game.	6
16	WCE	Won the Glendinning Medal – would have been a line ball with Mayne.	8
17	Rich	Quiet early but worked into the game to help Freo turn the tide a touch.	6
18	Adel	Dominated in close around the stoppages on a tough night to get plenty of room.	7
19	Carl	Started on the bench but snuck up on the Blues. Ran the game out well.	7
20	GWS	Bullocked his way around park for 14 cont poss, seven tackles and a goal.	7
21	Melb	Worked into the game to be among the best. Kept on motoring.	7
22	Port	Tapered in second half but could afford to.	6
23	StK	Slow start but picked up tempo.	4
QF	Geel	The difference after quarter time – 29 disposals, three goals.	9
SF
PF	Syd	Worked into the game well to be a strong player by the. Laid eight tackles as well.	7
GF	Haw	Plugged away manfully but poor efficiency eroded his impact – seven clangers.	5

2012 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Geel	Found the footy quickly and kicked a goal. A ball magnet.	4
2	Syd	Came on in second quarter to replace Duffield and made great impact.	6
3	Bris	Influential with 25 possessions, six clearances and eight tackles.	8
4	StK	Matched up with Hayes initially and won a lot of the ball.	7
5	Carl	Slowish start then won a heap of the ball.	6
6	GCS	His typical busy self without starring. Kicking is a bit up-and-under.	5
7	Port	Won three centre clearances and tackled well. But down on touches.	5
8	Haw	Looked to have back problem early but proceeded to win a heap of the ball.	7
9	WCE	Kept winning the ball and tackled strongly too.	7
10	Adel	Had 26 possessions but rushed many of them. Two goals were crucial though.	7
11	Rich	Efficiency down but won some hard footy and relished the wet conditions.	6
13	Ess	Influential for three terms then had a bad final quarter.	6
14	Coll	Workrate huge around footy. Rewarded with seven clearances, 21 cont poss.	8
15	WB	Won a lot of the ball but his disposal let him down.	5
16	Melb	Two goals in opening 10 minutes of final term proved decisive.	7
17	GWS	Won a lot of clearances and contested possessions. Wasn’t clean though.	6
18	Port	Laid seven tackles, had four clearances and two inside 50s.	7
19	WCE	Superb with 27 disposals and set up early goals.	8
20	Adel	Getting back to the form he displayed before breaking his leg.	7
21	Rich	Won plenty of the ball and set up several shots for goal.	7
22	NM	Ticked over constantly as usual.	7
23	Melb	More than 30 touches and lots of them were contested.	7
EF	Geel	Leading light in the early surge and knocked up winning possessions.	7
SF	Adel	Matched on Sloane initially. Solid worker.	5