Mitch DUNCAN

2017 Digest:   Out to improve on a disappointing 2016 campaign. Physically in good shape to better assist Selwood/Dangerfield.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Frem	Huge positive. Grabbed plenty of the ball (30 disposals), six tackles and four clearances. Great start to year.	8
2	NM	Backed up good Round 1 effort with another even performance highlighted by five tackles and 24 disposals.	6
3	Melb	Busted his boiler to provide support to the dynamic duo. Seven inside-50s, 11 contested possessions and three clearances.	7
4	Haw	Great first term (13 disposals) and went on with it to rack up 32, five clearances, 11 contested possessions and two goals.	8
5	StK	Worked into the game to be among the better performers with 32 disposals, seven inside-50s and four clearances.	8
6	Coll	In terms of sheer possession numbers he was best of Cats’ onballers; 27 disposals, seven inside-50s and a goal.	7
7	GCS	Worked hard up and down the ground for 33 disposals but interestingly only one inside-50, two tackles and two clearances.	6
8	Ess	Battled hard but effort was a significant one. Only 14 effective disposals, one tackle and two clearances.	5
9	WB	Laid career-high 18 tackles to go with 31 disposals, six clearances and four inside-50s.	8
10	Port	Racked up 17 first-half disposals and ended match with 31 disposals, three clearances and four tackles.	8
11	Adel	Not as prolific as some weeks but did his bit and got better as the game dragged on; 24 disposals and five tackles.	7
12		Bye.
13	WCE	Probably close to Cats’ best with 32 disposals, seven inside-50s and four tackles. Did have team-high nine turnovers.	7
14	Frem	Got caught a few times but it was a strong performance highlighted by 30 disposals, six clearances and seven inside-50s.	8
15	GWS	Gave great support to Dangerfield and Menegola with 26 possessions and five clearances. Steady, solid form continued.	7
16	Bris	Had a night out for his 150th by collecting an equal game high 38 disposals and kicking two goals. Too easy.	8
17	Haw	Hard running a feature of his game that netted 27 possessions, four clearances and seven tackles.	8
18	Adel	At least looked smooth when he got near the pill and gave his all. Not his best game but tried hard.	6
19	Carl	Strong form continued with 28 possessions, five inside-50s, three clearances and a goal.	7
20	Syd	Good form continued through the middle. Did all he could to end with 32 disposals but only two inside-50s and three clearances.	7
21		Suspended.
22	Coll	Strong effort again with 32 disposals, seven clearances, five clearances and five tackles; 333 metres gained.	7
23	GWS	Strong again around the ball and breaking through the middle; 27 possessions, four inside-50s and 12 score involvements.	8
QF	Rich	Plugged away in the midfield for 29 disposals, seven clearances but only two score involvements. One inside-50.	5
SF	Syd	After quiet first term his second quarter was superb (12 disposals). Key player again with 36 touches.	8
PF	Adel	Started well but after quarter time he was not in the game at all; 14 effective possessions.	6

2016 Season

1	Haw	Worked hard up and down the ground to be among Cats’ best. Five inside-50s.	7
2	GWS	Struggling until a Mumford bump knocked him into next week and day was over.	1
3	Bris	Overcame knock from previous week to be a key cog in midfield. Six inside-50s, a goal, three clearances.	7
4	Ess	Won plenty of the ball and worked hard. Five inside-50s and four clearances.	6
5	Port	Used the footy well and linked through the middle of the ground to set up teammates.	7
6	GCS	Linked through the middle to end with team-high nine inside-50s and five tackles.	8
7	WCE	Took a while to get going but once he did it was a handy effort. Good supporting act.	6
8	Adel	All but one of his touches hit the target. Five clearances and three inside-50s.	6
9	Coll	One of few Cats to produce an even display and among best: six inside-50s, eight tackles.	7
10	Carl	Ran hard and won plenty of ball. Laid six tackles, made three clearances.	6
11	GWS	Impact not huge and affected by efficiency but still contributed to overall effort.	5
12	NM	Quiet first half (eight disp) then worked into it. Huge last term padded stats out a bit.	6
13	WB	Struggles continue despite numbers being OK. Looks unsure when he gets the ball.	6
14	StK	As he has in previous weeks won a bit of ball but not hurting the opposition.	5
16	Syd	Like all year found a bit of the ball but not damaging. Eight inside-50s but few resulted in scores.	5
17	Frem	Won his share of ball but still seems uncertain with decision-making.	5
18	Adel	Struggled first half and while got better he still looks very tentative.	4
19	WB	Better than previous weeks. Decision-making looked more assured. One goal.	6
20	Ess	At least won some ball forward of centre for five inside-50s. Better performance.	6
21	Rich	Horror first half and while lifted he is still out of form. Four inside-50s.	4
22	Bris	Linked well through midfield at times in an improved effort. Six inside-50s.	7
23	Melb	Chimed in at times but not as prominent as some. Five kicks and four inside-50s.	5
QF	Haw	Fine first half (12 disp) then drifted right out of the game. Four inside-50s.	5
PF	Syd	Mistake-filled performance but had a crack. Eight inside-50s.	5

2015 Season

1	Haw	Did not influence the match at all, either defensively or offensively.	4
2	Frem	Struggled whether around the ball or in defence.	2
3	GCS	Won his share of ball but did look shaky in defence. Is that his best spot?	5
4	NM	Much better than previous week but still well short of his best.	5
5	Rich	Responded from poor Round 4 effort to be the Cats’ best.	8
6	Coll	Monster effort. 18 cont. possessions, seven clearances and four inside-50s.	9
7	Syd	Burning until injured foot in third term and subbed out. Changed game.	5
8		Foot.
9		Foot.
10		Foot.
11		Foot.
12		Foot.
13		Foot.
14		Foot.
15		Foot.
16	WB	Return game a bottler. Made the play and clean with everything he did.	7
17	GWS	Quieter game than last week but still found a way to offer something.	5
18	Bris	Even output throughout highlighted by solid ball use and hard running.	6
19	Syd	Still finding feet but contributed two goals, three clearances, nine marks.	6
20		Calf.
21		Calf.
22		Calf.
23		Calf.

2014 Season

1	Adel	Not his best game but contributed with a goal and good ball use.	5
2	Bris	One great goal in second term but only five disposals first half. Quiet day.	4
3	Coll	Best game of year. Work between the arcs set teammates up all night.	8
4	WCE	Linked brilliantly through the midfield – nine inside-50s, 15 handball receives	8
5	Haw	Efficient across four quarters – six inside-50s, 11 contested possessions.	7
6	Port	Effort marred by uncharacteristic mistakes down back and through the middle.	4
7	Rich	Two fine goals, five inside-50s and 11 contested possessions. Among best.	7
9	Frem	Work-rate solid but didn’t always hurt Dockers with ball – six inside-50s.	6
10	NM	Goals in first and third terms to go with three tackles. Handy.	6
11	Syd	Only one inside-50 is telling for a player who likes to push forward.	4
12	Carl	Mixed good with bad but generally pretty quiet through the middle.	4
13	StK	Three goals, 13 marks and ball use was first class all over the ground.	8
14	GCS	Stood tall all night to be one of the side’s most consistent. Five inside-50s.	7
15	Ess	Two clutch goals in final term were critical plays in turning the tide.	7
16	WB	Two goals, 10 tackles and superb ball use had him comfortably in Cats’ best.	7
17	Melb	One goal but not a huge factor as Demons marked him close.	4
18	GWS	Found space in through the middle and used ball well. Handy without starring.	6
19	NM	Big effort netted three critical goals, 11 contested possessions. Fine ball use.	8
20	Frem	Huge influence with two goals, eight inside-50s and great workrate.	7
21	Carl	Really quiet in an uncharacteristic night. Two inside-50s, no goals.	4
22	Haw	Cats’ best. First half (25 disposals) massive. One goal, six clearances.	8
23	Bris	Defensively not great on Hanley early but won plenty of ball himself.	7
QF	Haw	Not damaging forward of centre and couple of poor defensive efforts.	5
SF	NM	Occasionally darted through the middle but not influential.	5
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	Haw	Only two effective disposals to half time. Lifted after main break	4
2	NM	Effectiveness down a little but took a couple of key contested marks late.	5
3	Carl	Best game for the year. Four inside-50s, four tackles and good efficiency.	7
4	Syd	Best game for year with six inside-50s and two clearances.	6
5	WB	Had his share of ball but a knee injury sustained early slowed him.	5
6	Rich	Impressive again with two goals, five inside-50s and 10 handball receives.	8
7	Ess	Ran with Goddard at times in second and third quarters and did well.	5
8	Coll	Horror night. Fumbled his way through the match and made skill errors.	3
9	Port	Much better than last week. Key was the fact he used the footy well all match.	7
10	GCS	Work-rate superb, highlighted by 10 cont poss, six inside-50s and seven tackles.	8
11	GWS	Sub. On final term and kicked a great set shot goal. Good sub role.	2
13	Bris	OK at times but wanders in and out games mentally too often.	4
14	Frem	Rose to the occasion to win plenty of footy. Always around the ball.	7
15	Haw	For second week in a row he was a real factor off a wing – kicked 0.3.	7
16	Melb	Not his best game but contributed a goal and four tackles off a wing.	5
17	Adel	Racked up the stats but ball use not always spot on. Influence not huge.	6
18	StK	Grabbed 12 marks and set others up all night as a link man. Top performance.	8
19	NM	Disappointing first half then lifted to give the side some hope after main break.	7
20	Port	Copped heavy hit five minutes in and subbed out with concussion.	0
21	WCE	Great game after concussed previous week. Dangerous forward of centre all match.	7
22	Syd	Huge playing a role behind the ball and across half back. Used ball really well.	7
23	Bris	Used loose in defence at times and handy without starring.	6
QF	Frem	Made some poor skill/decision making errors at times. Consistency not there.	5
SF	Port	Made some skill errors and will certainly need a lift next week. Kicked a goal.	4
PF	Haw	Efficiency was down and made some fundamental decision making errors in final term.	4
GF

2012 Season

1	Frem	Used his increased muscle at times and was hard at the contest.	6
2	Haw	Quiet day after a good first-up effort. Just 10 disposals.	3
3	NM	Had 18 touches and five inside 50s but wasn’t hugely damaging.	5
4	Rich	Really quiet day and might be in need of a rest. Just the eight possessions.	2
5	Bris	Workrate up on previous week. The coach might have had a word.	5
6	Melb	Played himself back into form and was handy off half back in second half.	7
7	Adel	Kicked three goals and was at least constructive with what he did.	7
8	Coll	Went with Sidebottom but too loose at times. Two goals but impact limited.	4
9	WB	Impact not great and didn’t score for first time in a few weeks.	4
10	GWS	Offered nothing in first half before lifting – 4 inside-50s and five rebound 50s.	5
11	Carl	Produced timely good performance. Found space and was a good link player.	7
13	Syd	Struggled big time until late in game when he was OK.	4
14	Port	Couple of dashes through middle a highlight – team high seven inside-50s.	6
16	Coll	Not sure if it’s fitness or premiership hangover but having little impact.	4
17	Ess	Produced best game yet, highlighted by team-high 16 contested possessions.	8
18	Adel	Ran with Dangerfield at times and OK in that role. Kicked two key goals.	6
19	Haw	Found space and showed courage and intensity all night. Fine effort.	7
20	WCE	A quiet one. Only nine possessions after quarter time.	4
21	StK	Found space, ran hard and created play all night to be among the best.	7
22	WB	Found space again and was dangerous all day forward of centre.	7
23	Syd	Played a role forward of centre with seven inside-50s and a goal. Handy.	7
EF	Frem	Efficiency well down for class player. One goal and four inside 50s.	5