Michael LUXFORD

2016 Digest:   Third-year player elevated to the senior list after making his debut in 2015. Got through a full pre-season to date but faces a big task to break into a senior line-up well stocked with mid-sized forwards.

2016 NAB Cup:   Named in squad for all three NAB games but did not play a minute. Will start in VFL but no surprise to see the half forward get a run.

2016 Season

Played for : Geelong

1		Rested.
2		Played in VFL trial against Collingwood.
3		Played in trial against AFL Academy.
4	VFL	Tried to use his pace to be creative from half forward/midfield. Steady.	–
5	VFL	Flitted in and out of the game after bright start. Nine disposals after quarter time.	–
6	VFL	Rotated half forward/midfield and did a few nice things without getting carried away.	–
7	VFL	Pace and creativity on display at times up forward but stats not huge.	–
8	VFL	Five inside-50s to go with seven tackles and a goal. Steady performance.	–
9	VFL	Enjoyed game being played in Cats’ half and got involved. Ball use good.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	VFL	Three inside-50s and four tackles but no goals. Just going.	–
12	VFL	Worked between the arcs for 16 touches and two inside-50s.	–
13	VFL	Used in midfield and handy ball use but not an enormous impact on game flow.	–
14	VFL	Had 16 touches and was handy without starring in Cats’ upset win.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Couple of score assists and 15 disposals but certainly not prominent.	–
17	VFL	Two goals from eight kicks and four insdie-50s. Played a part.	–
18	VFL	Work-rate strong. Six rebound 50s, five inside-50s and one goal.	–
19	VFL	Playmaker got moved to the back half later in the game but couldn’t get into game.	–
20	VFL	Two goals and seven tackles from 20 touches. Ok without starring.	–
21	VFL	Hardly sighted with ball in hand. One great goal but just the six kicks.	–
22	VFL	Couldn’t get into the game at all. Three kicks. Spot on list in danger.	–
23	VFL	Form tapered somewhat. Only five kicks and impact was well down.	–
QF		–
PF		–

2015 Season

Played for : Geelong

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2		–
3	VFL	Showed a bit with 12 touches, one goal.	–
4	VFL	Bye.	–
5	VFL	Continues to improve. 20 possessions in the win.	–
6	VFL	In and out of the game. 16 possessions.	–
7	VFL	One of Cats’ better contributors with 22 disposals, one goal.	–
8	VFL	Cats’ best in loss to Borough. 23 possessions and a goal.	–
9		Senior emergency.
10	Ess	Debutant had four effective disposals. Will he hold his spot?	1
11	VFL	19 possessions and a goal after making AFL debut.	–
12	Melb	Sub. On late in third term but couldn’t impact the game.	1
15	VFL	Good contributor with 17 touches and a goal.	–
16	VFL	Chipped in with two goals and continues development.	–
17		Senior emergency.
18	VFL	Steady on outside without starring.	–
19		Rested.
20	VFL	Matched it with Hawks onballers. 25 touches, one goal.	–
21	VFL	Booted an early goal but was in and out.	–
22	VFL	Steady game without starring. 21 disposals, three marks.	–
23		–

2014 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	PM	Minor leg knock restricted his input.	–
2	PM	Kicked two goals and showed signs of improvement.	–
3	VFL	Played his first VFL game and booted two goals.	–
4	VFL	Kicked a goal and continues to develop his game.	–
5	VFL	In and out of the game but did some nice things.	–
6		Back.
7		Back.
8		Back.
9	VFL	Did some nice things and kicked a goal.	–
10	VFL	In and out of the game with just nine disposals.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12		Rested.
13	VFL	Gets better each week. 16 touches and a goal.	–
14	VFL	Kicked a goal and did a few nicely things.	–
15		Rested.
16	VFL	Did some handy things in loss to Footscray.	–
17	VFL	Another Cat to struggle to get their hands on the ball.	–
18	VFL	Continues to improve. Kicked three goals to catch the eye.	–
19	VFL	Continues to improve. 20 possessions and 1.3.	–
20	VFL	Barely sighted in loss to North Ballarat.	–
21	VFL	Just seven possessions and a goal.	–
22	VFL	Only a handful of touches, but kicked two goals.	–
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QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–