Mitch HALLAHAN

2017 Digest:   Signs not great given the midfielder is fully fit yet has been unable to crack a game in the JLT. Dropped in pecking order.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		–
2		Didn’t play for Gold Coast reserves.
3	NEAFL	Won plenty of ball and kicked two goals on return from injury. Good effort.	–
4	NEAFL	Kicked two first-half goals and was going well, but didn’t feature after the main break with a hamstring issue.	–
5		Hamstring.
6		Hamstring.
7		Hamstring.
8	NEAFL	Worked hard in tight in midfield to end with 24 possessions and eight clearances.	–
9		Bye.
10		Didn’t play for Gold Coast reserves.
11	NEAFL	Strong around the stoppages with eight clearances to go with 28 possessions.	–
12	NEAFL	Excellent effort in midfield. 28 possessions, 11 clearances and a goal.	–
13		Bye.
14	NEAFL	Had the Sherrin on a string. 45 possessions, 11 clearances and seven inside 50s.	–
15	NEAFL	Very good in midfield with 33 possessions and nine inside 50s.	–
16	NEAFL	Won a stack of footy in midfield. Seven clearances and nine inside 50s.	–
17	NEAFL	Another one who will be featured in the best. 30 disposals and seven clearances were significant in the victory.	–
18	NEAFL	Exceptional effort with a huge 38 disposals in the midfield. Always worked out on the outside with 26 uncontested possessions.	–
19	NEAFL	Massive day through midfield. 32 disposals, 16 contested possessions, 11 clearances and five tackles.	–
20	Frem	Had a crack and won plenty of the ball but was under the pressure most of the time.	6
21	NEAFL	The Suns best in midfield. Racked up 38 possessions and 11 inside 50s in the close win.	–
22	Ess	Needs to work on his disposal efficiency if he is to further his career. 23 @ 57% won't cut it.	5
23	Port	In and under midfielder tried to win contested footy and received two head high free kicks.	4

2016 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1		Played in NEAFL trial against Brisbane.
2		Foot.
3		Foot.
4		Foot.
5		Foot.
6		Foot.
7		Foot.
8		Foot.
9		Foot.
10		Foot.
11	NEAFL	Made return from injury and got through OK. Worked hard in midfield.	–
12	NEAFL	Starting to find top form after interrupted season. 26 disposals, five inside-50s.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	Haw	Quiet playing on-ball. Always under pressure and rarely found ball to hurt Hawks.	4
15	NEAFL	Hard worker in midfield to end with 28 possessions. Recall not far off.	–
16	NEAFL	Huge effort with nine inside-50s among 22 possessions. Didn’t waste many.	–
17	WB	Finished with a team-high six clearances, but ball use significantly let him down.	4
18	NEAFL	Bye.	–
19	NEAFL	A bull around the contest to end with 32 possessions in midfield.	–
20	GWS	Got plenty of the footy though still needs to work on his disposal.	6
21	Ess	OK at stages in midfield battle but hasn’t really come on as expected after move north.	4
22	NEAFL	Suns’ best. Dominated in midfield with 15 contested possessions and four goals.	–
23	Port	Good physical presence, though needs to work on his disposal.	5

2015 Season

Played for : Gold Coast

1	Melb	Bustled away through middle but often rushed and wasted disposal.	5
2	StK	OK at times but needs to do more.	4
3		Ribs.
4		Ribs.
5	NEAFL	22 possessions and a goal. Is this his level though?	–
6	Adel	Looked rusty but battled to the end.	5
7	WCE	Cracked in. Laid 11 tackles and had 15 clearances. Didn’t give up.	7
8	Coll	Much better output but disposal efficiency still an issue.	5
9	Haw	Was Suns’ best against his old club and gave constant drive.	8
10	Syd	Most productive midfielder who tried hard throughout.	7
11	Frem	In and under; just needs to work on disposal efficiency.	6
13	Carl	Former Hawk tried hard but didn’t win enough ball to hurt the Blues.	3
14	NM	Tough in and under – dished out the footy from bottom of the packs.	5
15	WB	Did some good grunt work around the stoppages but scrappy by foot.	5
16	GWS	Toiled away through the middle but output not huge.	4
17		Arm.
18		Arm.
19		Arm.
20		Arm.
21		Arm.
22		Arm.
23		Arm.

2014 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1		Box Hill didn’t play.
2	VFL	Solid contributor in the Hawks win.	–
3	VFL	Worked hard in midfield to play a solid role.	–
4	VFL	Slow start but worked into the game well.	–
5	Geel	Sub. Didn’t look out of place when thrown in late. Nice running goal.	2
6	Rich	Newcomer had competitive first half and a good day overall.	5
7	StK	Newly promoted running player was handy.	5
8	Syd	Just keeps finding the ball. Only six of his 19 touches were kicks.	6
10	Port	One goal from four shots on goal, could have been the difference maker.	6
11	GWS	Rugged around the ball (10 contested possessions) but ball use not great.	5
12	VFL	Battled hard down back and continues to develop.	–
13	VFL	Struggled to have an impact until the final term.	–
14	VFL	Big ball winner in the middle with 29 touches in rout.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	21 possessions running through midfield. OK.	–
17		Rested.
18	VFL	Battled hard in midfield but lacked usual impact.	–
19	VFL	Battled hard to get into the game but wasn’t his best.	–
20	VFL	In and out of the game but was good went game was on line.	–
21	VFL	28 touches and two goals to be a strong performer.	–
22	VFL	Strong worker in midfield with 28 touches and a goal.	–
23	VFL	19 touches, but 10 tackles in midfield to led the charge.	–
QF	VFL	Bye.	–
SF	VFL	Big first half then drifted in and out. 25 possessions.	–
PF	VFL	Immense, especially late in midfield. 30 touches, two goals.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

1		Ankle.
2	VFL	Worked hard in close but needed to spread better.	–
3		Ankle.
4	VFL	Worked hard in the midfield throughout against the Cats.	–
5	VFL	OK in the Hawks midfield but wasn’t a standout.	–
6	VFL	Competed strongly and was creative with ball in hand.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Helped Hawks will the contested footy in close. Good.	–
9	VFL	Solid effort and continued his consistent form.	–
10	VFL	Strong game in midfield in Hawks win over Frankston.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Consistent four-quarter effort. Among Hawks best.	–
13	VFL	In and out of the game across half forward but three goals.	–
14	VFL	OK early before a heavy hit saw him sit out the second half.	–
15		Injured.
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	VFL	Big return from injury with 31 possessions to be Hawks best.	–
18	VFL	Well tagged by Baird but worked hard to break free.	–
19	VFL	Worked hard in close to end with 29 possessions, 10 clearances.	–
20	VFL	Among the Hawks best in the midfield in big win.	–
21		Adductor.
22		Adductor.
23	VFL	Worked hard in close to end with 29 touches and eight tackles.	–
QF
SF	VFL	Tagged heavily but still had 26 touches and seven clearances.	–
PF	VFL	Strong effort at the stoppages – six clearances to go with 24 touches.	–
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Hawthorn

5	VFL	Battled hard but had little impact.	–
6	VFL	Tried hard but only had a small impact.	–
11	VFL	Quiet game when he was on the ground.	–
12	VFL	In and out of the game.	–
14	VFL	Showed a bit all day. Developing well.	–
15	VFL	OK for a brief patch in the third quarter. Quiet otherwise.	–
16	VFL	Competed hard for four quarters.	–
17	VFL	Worked hard in close and played his role.	–
18	VFL	Stuck to his task in a lock down role in midfield.	–
19	VFL	Strong showing playing mostly in the midfield.	–
22	VFL	Hard at it through middle. One of the Hawks’ best.	–
23	VFL	Excelled in tight with his hands and distribution.	–
QF	VFL	Worked hard in midfield to try to swing the game.	–