Mitch HONEYCHURCH

2017 Digest:   Another industrious midfielder/forward caught in a logjam of similar types trying to force their way into the best 22.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

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4	VFL	Lively outing with 23 touches and a goal in close loss to Box Hill.	–
5	VFL	Worked hard both ways in midfield. Only 18 touches, but laid eight tackles and applied good heat.	–
6		Didn’t play for Footscray VFL.
7		Ankle.
8	VFL	Played his part in midfield with 24 touches and two goals. Consistent VFL performer.	–
9	VFL	20 possessions and two goals. Buzzed about and was a handful at stages.	–
10	VFL	Didn’t always his the target by foot, and wasted some chances in front of goal with 3.5, but in everything.	–
11		Bye.
12	VFL	One of the Bullies best. On fire early, then drifted out a touch but had 21 possessions, five inside 50s.	–
13	Melb	Limited touches and a lack of polish hurt his effort. Missed a sitter in front of goal and missed targets. Ended with 0.3	3
14	NM	Half forward played a lively game throughout. Only issue is for second week in a row he was off target – 0.3	5
15	WCE	Defence-minded forward (10 tackles) but only four kicks for the day.	4
16	Adel	Got crunched heavily by Jake Kelly around the goals in the second term and didn’t see much of the footy after that.	4
17	Carl	Won the ball well at times but failed to finish. Kicked one goal but probably should have had three.	5
18	GCS	Got a bit of the ball off a wing and at half forward and burrowed in when needed.	5
19		Senior emergency.
20		Ill.
21		Ill.
22	VFL	Dangerous in the front half with 21 touches and three goals.	–
23	VFL	22 possessions and five clearances. Was busy throughout.	–

2016 Season

1		Played in VFL trial against Essendon.
2		Played in VFL trial against Werribee.
3	VFL	Pushed for senior call-up with a solid four-quarter display. Two first-term goals.	–
4	VFL	Again in the best as he buzzed around the midfield and half forward.	–
5		Senior emergency.
6	VFL	Keeps pushing for a senior berth with another steady midfield/forward display.	–
7	VFL	Grabbed 25 possessions and kicked a goal to keep name in front of selectors.	–
8	VFL	Six tackles to go with a mountain of possessions. Ready to step up if needed.	–
9	VFL	Racked up team-high touches, seven clearances, five inside-50s, eight tackles.	–
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11	VFL	Very good in first half before not returning to field after main break. 19 touches.	–
12	Port	First game of the year and didn’t skip a beat with 22 touches and a goal.	7
13	Geel	Little impact across half forward and pressing up into midfield contests despite 16 touches.	4
15	VFL	Didn’t do call-up chances any harm with another polished display.	–
16	VFL	Relentless through midfield but butchered ball at times. Kicking efficiency 36%.	–
17	VFL	Won a mountain of possessions and laid 11 tackles to rate among the best.	–
18	VFL	Laid 13 tackles and had six inside-50s to be among the Dogs’ best.	–
19		Didn’t play for Footscray.
20		Didn’t play for Footscray.
21	VFL	Bye.	–
22	VFL	Team-high 34 touches including eight inside-50s and five clearances.	–
23	VFL	Five inside-50s and six tackles but didn’t win as much ball as he has been.	–
EF	VFL	A terrier in and around the contests. Eight clearances, four inside 50s, five tackles.	–
SF	VFL	Won a mountain of footy and ended with two goals and four inside-50s.	–
PF	VFL	Burst in and out but wasn’t one of his better games. Remain a Dog?	–
GF		–

2015 Season

1	WCE	Great first half netted 10 disposals and a goal. Faded but effort a good one.	5
2	Rich	Great effort with a goal, two inside-50s and some tough tackling.	6
3	Haw	Got crunched which took the wind out of his sails.	4
4	Adel	Sub came on and had half a dozen handballs.	1
5	Syd	Contributed two goals and dangerous forward of centre.	6
6	StK	Buzzed around forward half to be a menace. Made most of chances.	4
7	Frem	Injured shoulder in heavy clash and was subbed out at half time.	1
8		Senior emergency.
9		Shoulder.
10	VFL	Tried hard but wasn’t his best outing.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Battled hard defensively and kicked a goal.	–
13	VFL	Buzzed about in midfield with 24 touches, seven tackles.	–
14	Carl	Missed some chances in front of goal.	4
15		Back.
16		Back.
17	VFL	Had 24 possessions in loss to the Lions.	–
18	VFL	In and out but not his best game.	–
19	VFL	22 touches and two crucial goals a good days work.	–
20	VFL	Good again with 22 touches and two crucial goals.	–
21	VFL	Burst in and out to provide some spark. 21 touches.	–
22	NM	Lively, worked hard and bagged a couple of goals.	6
23	Bris	Kicked second goal of the match but otherwise just battled.	5
EF	Adel	Not much impact. Subbed off at three-quarter time.	3

2014 Season

1		Senior emergency.
2	PM	Battled hard and laid some strong tackles.	–
3	VFL	Zipped about and proved too hot for the Tigers to handle.	–
4	VFL	Attacked the ball and opposition hard. Good effort.	–
5	VFL	Super competitor in the front half. Tackled, harassed all day.	–
6		Senior emergency.
7	VFL	Battled hard but wasn’t able to get into the game.	–
8	VFL	Impressive in midfield with 22 possessions and a goal.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	VFL	Caught the eye with 23 touches and 2.3 in Dogs win at Coburg.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12		Senior emergency.
13	VFL	Starred with five goals and 25 possessions. Ready to debut.	–
14	VFL	Tagged well by Clarke but still managed three goals.	–
15	Melb	Early goal on debut and applied good pressure at times. Cramped a bit.	3
16	Geel	Only four kicks and not a great conditions from a very light body.	2
17	GCS	Sub. On in final term and had a few touches.	1
18	VFL	Chipped in with a goal and had 18 touches. Going well.	–
19	VFL	Had 21 touches and was a solid contributor.	–
20	VFL	Quiet day with 11 touches and a goal but huge 14 tackles.	–
21	VFL	Worked hard but didn’t have his bets afternoon.	–
22	VFL	Efficiency was down but battled hard in wet.	–
23	VFL	Had 18 possessions and a goal in midfield rotation.	–
QF		–
SF	VFL	Quiet game but kicked an important goal.	–
PF	VFL	Tackled hard, but wasn’t at his best on the day.	–
GF		–