Michael CLOSE

2017 Digest:   Bulked up over summer and after a year in NEAFL (ACL in 2015) might be a bolter to kick 25 goals up forward.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1	GCS	Presented well and looked to make May accountable. Finished with just the one goal.	4
2	Ess	Had an impact early with two first half goals and then drifted out of the contest. One disposal in final term.	5
3	NEAFL	Worked hard up the ground to present a marking option. Just the one goal, but created quite a few.	–
4	NEAFL	Booted two goals and missed a few other shots. Presented well to midfielders to provide an option in attack.	–
5	NEAFL	Okay without starring. Kicked a goal and provided a target in attack.	–
6	Port	Presented well but was fairly ineffective, finishing with just the one goal.	3
7	Syd	The best of the Lions three talls in attack, but didn’t convert that to scoreboard pressure with a few misses.	5
8	Haw	Gave Martin a rest in the ruck at times but made no influence on the result.	3
9	Adel	Undid his good early work when he missed two set shots. Never really atoned and his decision making was ordinary.	4
10	NEAFL	Superb and proved too big and strong around the ground. 28 possessions, 12 marks.	–
11		Bye.
12	NEAFL	Was everywhere in the air. Took 14 marks to go with 20 touches and two goals.	–
13	NEAFL	Had a hand in a lot of the Lions scores and competed strongly. Took 12 marks.	–
14	NEAFL	Presented well and marked strongly at times. Played his part.	–
15	NEAFL	Three goals in attack, then spent time in defence. One of the Lions best.	–
16	NEAFL	Booted two goals and took eight marks. Did a bit of ruckwork too.	–
17	NEAFL	Bye.	–
18	NEAFL	The big man created a presence all day and was able to impact the flow of the game with 11 marks and a couple of goals.	–
19	WCE	Showed good skills in attack. Handled the ball well.	6
20	NEAFL	Made his presence felt in attack and was pivotal in the Lions win.	–
21	GCS	Salvaged something from an otherwise forgettable game with a last quarter goal.	3
22	Melb	Key forward’s only goal came late in the game and prior to that he wasn’t a factor; eight touches.	2
23	NM	Had one shocker miss in third quarter. But marked strongly.	4

2016 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1		Played in NEAFL trial against Gold Coast.
2	NEAFL	Worked hard in front half but wasn’t afforded good supply.	–
3	NEAFL	Poor day in attack. Missed a sitter and didn’t look like getting into the game.	–
4		Hand.
5		Hand.
6		Hand.
7		Hand.
8		Wrist.
9		Wrist.
10		Wrist.
11	NEAFL	Not big numbers but tackled well for a big fella when ball hit the deck.	–
12	NEAFL	Kicked a goal in second game back but not a big day.	–
13	NEAFL	Found the going tough – struggled to get into the game.	–
14	NEAFL	Kicked two goals but the Thunder halted his supply well.	–
15	NEAFL	Bye.	–
16	NEAFL	Had five inside-50s from his 14 possessions and kicked a goal. OK.	–
17	NEAFL	Strong marking target up forward with 12 marks (five contested) and booted 2.1	–
18	NEAFL	Did some good things. Seven tackles, seven marks.	–
19	Port	Sound comeback game after long-term knee injury with two goals and big marks.	5
20	NEAFL	Played forward but went back to help plug the holes in defence at times. Fair.	–
21	Carl	Has a lot to give. In only his second game this year he bagged four goals, three contested marks.	7
22		Knee.
23		–

2015 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1		–
2	NM	Thompson started on him. Hurt his ankle in first term.	1
3		Knee.
4	NEAFL	Knee.	–
5		Knee.
6		Knee.
7		Knee.
8		Knee.
9		Knee.
10		Knee.
11		Knee.
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2014 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1	Haw	Struggled to get into the game to any degree then subbed.	1
2	Geel	Lonergan proved his master but conditions tough for him. Subbed out.	1
3	GCS	Did not have a big influence.	2
4	NEAFL	Didn’t have a big influence on the game but tried hard.	–
5	NEAFL	Gave an attacking option. Took 10 marks and kicked a couple of goals.	–
6	NEAFL	Led hard at the footy but didn’t have a great influence.	–
7	NEAFL	Bye.	–
8	NEAFL	Gave a few good contests at times but was a little inconsistent.	–
9	NM	Tall kid who kicked back-to-back goals in second term. That was it.	3
11	NEAFL	He didn’t capitalise on his opportunities but kicked three goals.	–
12	NEAFL	Kicked 1.4 for the day and took a few nice marks.	–
13	GWS	Came in for late withdrawal Merrett, booted two goals but chances limited.	4
14	Frem	Never sighted.	1
15	NM	Influence ebbed and flowed.	6
16	Rich	Not given much by Grimes and just one goal from two marks.	3
17	WCE	Had a promising second term but seven touches (six in first half) says enough.	4
18	GCS	Kept presenting despite tough conditions, and rewarded with three goals.	5
19	Melb	Kicked two goals to play a role in attack. Has tools to work with.	5
20	Adel	Simply didn’t do enough as a key forward.	1
21	Coll	One of few Lions to struggle despite plenty of forward service.	2
22	Frem	One disposal in first half was likely behind him being subbed out at half time.	2
23		–
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Brisbane

1		Foot.
2		Foot.
3	NEAFL	Started forward and swung back, got through first game well.	–
4	NEAFL	Second game back, will be better for the run.	–
5	NEAFL	Third game back from injury, didn’t do much.	–
6	NEAFL	Working back to full fitness, didn’t do a lot.	–
7	NEAFL	Bye.	–
8	NEAFL	Played centre half back and competed well all day.	–
9	NEAFL	Swung forward, and presented very well all day.	–
10	NEAFL	Presented well all day. Work rate was impressive.	–
11	NEAFL	Bye.	–
12	NEAFL	Worked hard all day for little reward.	–
13	NEAFL	Did some nice things. Eight tackles.	–
14	NEAFL	Presented well all day playing up forward.	–
15	NEAFL	Played as a tall forward and gave a good target.	–
16	NEAFL	Played up forward and worked hard. Kicked one.	–
17		Rested.
18	NEAFL	Bye.	–
19	NEAFL	Played up forward and presented well.	–
20	NEAFL	OK in front half with three majors.	–
21	NEAFL	Great for second week in a row with 12 marks.	–
22	NEAFL	Bye.	–
23	NEAFL	Presented well, but not impactful.	–
QF
SF	NEAFL	Did some handy things to catch the eye.	–
PF	NEAFL	Kicked three goals to cap strong season finish.	–
GF