Nathan LOVETT-MURRAY

2013 Digest:   Well and truly a veteran now but he has managed to re-invent himself a couple of times when it has seemed that his career may be teetering on the edge of the cliff. Late last year he was influential as a sub on several occasions which convinced the club to extend his contract.

2013 NAB Cup:   Has looked sharp in his senior appearances so far and plays his part.

2013 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Started well and influential in the midfield.	–
2	VFL	At his best at the stoppages where his size was a big factor.	–
3	VFL	Won a lot of the ball (28 disp.) without being damaging.	–
4		Rested.
5	VFL	Provided a strong body in the middle. Excellent game.	–
6	VFL	Tried hard but not his best outing.	–
7	Geel	Sub. On in third term couldn’t adjust to speed of the game and struggled.	1
8	VFL	Not his best game at this level but kept on battling.	–
9		Arm.
10		Arm.
11		Arm.
12	VFL	First game back and had some good patches.	–
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Just fair. Competed hard and had some good touches, but not enough.	–
15	VFL	Had 26 possessions to work back to top form after arm injury.	–
16	VFL	Bye.	–
17	GWS	Made a late cameo as a substitute in a welcome return from that stabbing incident.	3
18	VFL	Played an important role in midfield. Great leader at this level.	–
19	VFL	Floated in and out of the game but had some good patches.	–
20	VFL	Worked hard against the tide but not his best showing.	–
21	VFL	Combined well with Hams at the stoppages. Solid effort.	–
22	VFL	Solid contributor all day in the middle of the ground.	–
23	Rich	Ended his career on a high-note with a good performance in midfield. Two goals.	6
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Essendon

1	NM	On before quarter time to replace Hocking. Two big goals in second term.	6
2	Port	Great first half netted 14 disposals then hurt hamstring.	6
6	Bris	Good effort considering lack of match fitness but made some bad errors.	5
7	WCE	Did a few things but was subbed off at three-quarter time.	3
8	Rich	Sub came on late in the third quarter. Kicked a telling goal.	2
9	GWS	The Giants just couldn’t match up on him – excellent night.	7
10	Melb	Didn’t make an impact.	3
11	Syd	No impact at any stage until goal on run in final term.	3
13	Frem	The sub. Had 10 touches in a big final term.	4
14	WB	Sub had a share of ball when he came on.	3
15	StK	Good start but then tapered.	4
16	Port	Came on as the sub and was uninfluential on late proceedings.	3
17	Geel	Sub again came on and added some spark.	3
18	Haw	Sub again came on and added some life. Has to be in starting 18 next week.	3
19	Adel	His impact was evident in the first half but tired late in the game.	6
20	NM	Seemed to relish being in starting 18 and began well. Tapered.	4
22	Rich	Struggled with tight hamstring in second half.	3