Nick HAYNES

2017 Digest:   Athletic defender got valuable game time against Swans and is a certain to round out preparations against the Roos.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Adel	Could not contain the Crows midfielders when they rotated through half forward.	4
2	GCS	Gave handy aerial support in defence and was able to press higher up the ground the longer the game went.	6
3	NM	11 kicks coming off half back/wing. Did a few nice things.	4
4	Port	Plenty of ball in the back half, mostly as a spare at half back. Good contributor in the win.	7
5	Syd	Showed good judgment and anticipation in the backline and his output is under-rated.	7
6	WB	Athleticism a feature of a wonderful game where he defended well and attacked at every opportunity.	8
7		Hamstring.
8		Hamstring.
9		Hamstring.
10		Hamstring.
11		Hamstring.
12		Hamstring.
13		Hamstring.
14	Bris	Won his duel with Berry but overall only a minor player.	4
15	Geel	Great game in defence. Kept Cats at bay a lot and won 26 possessions. He is a gun and few know it.	8
16	Haw	Brave in the air. But copped one in the ribs then hobbled off with a leg injury in the third quarter. Came back and got crunched again	5
17	Syd	Still not back to his form pre-injury, but some okay signs. Need him up and firing come September.	5
18	Rich	Rebounding defender okay early then went forward in second half to play a role on Rance. Kicked one goal.	5
19	Frem	One of the Giants’ better players when things weren’t going their way in the middle of the match. 19 touches went at 95 per cent.	7
20	Melb	Took some good marks and provided run from the back half. Solid game.	7
21	WB	Couple of clangers early but found range later in game to be an effective defender.	5
22	WCE	His intercept ability and rebound from defence was massive all day. Went at 94% from 17 disposals.	7
23	Geel	Rebounding defender struggled to impact. Started well but couldn’t sustain it.	4
QF	Adel	Had time on McGovern and was good in early stages. Soldiered on under pressure.	6
SF	WCE	Floated across the defensive zone. Hobbled by knee issue in third term but appeared okay.	5
PF	Rich	Struggled early but warmed into the game in second half when side was being well beaten.	5

2016 Season

1		Played in NEAFL trial against Sydney.
2	NEAFL	Continued to build form and fitness. Not far away from senior return.	–
3	NEAFL	Continued his run back to full fitness in defence. Not far away from senior return.	–
4	NEAFL	Nearing full fitness after another good showing. Important when sent forward late.	–
5	NEAFL	Doing all he can in the back half to force his way back into senior team. 29 touches.	–
6	Haw	Late inclusion for Griffen and didn’t look like he’d missed a beat in defence.	6
7	Frem	Solid in defence. Took seven marks.	5
8	GCS	Found space in the back half and made good decisions with the ball.	5
9	WB	Starting to cement his place in the backline and was impressive on Bulldogs’ resting rucks.	6
10	Adel	Magnificent job on Jenkins, giving up 7cm and 17kg. One who stood tall.	7
11	Geel	Took Kersten (two goals) in an even battle. Solid without starring down back.	5
12	Syd	Found a lot of the ball in the back half, but was just beaten by Rose.	4
13	Ess	Took Brown in a good duel. Intercepted well but copped hard knock in third term.	6
14	Carl	Defended stoutly on several opponents and got in the right spots to take nine marks.	5
16	Coll	Excellent early and kept battling on.	5
17	Bris	A couple of second half goals improved his worth.	5
18	Port	Excellent as the plus-one in defence, mopped up every wayward attack.	7
19		Ill.
20	GCS	Did not standout, though did some useful things.	5
21	WCE	OK for the most part down back but got a rotten bounce in closing stages.	5
22	Frem	Desperate and fearless in the air down back. Appeared to be everywhere.	7
23	NM	Versatile in roles on Daw and Anderson in defence. Played his part.	6
QF	Syd	Often found himself as the spare defender. OK at times.	5
PF	WB	Strong effort down back all night. Stood up to the challenge superbly.	7

2015 Season

1	StK	Had the job on Bruce who got away on him at times to kick two goals.	5
2	Melb	Cut off a few early attack to warm into the game. Ran it out well despite leg knock.	6
3	Syd	Rebounded when needed to and tried hard. Plenty of promise.	5
4	GCS	Provided great support to fellow defenders and is developing very well.	7
5	WCE	Turned the footy over too much.	4
6	Haw	Battled hard in the backline and always created a contest.	5
7	Carl	Impassable at half back. Chopped off multiple Carlton attacks.	7
8	Adel	Continued strong season in defence. Kept Lynch under wraps.	7
9	WB	Limped off late second term, but came back.	3
10		Groin.
11	Coll	Went to White then Cloke in second half. Outsized in final quarter.	5
12	NM	Took 11 marks in under fire defence. Far from the worst on the day.	6
14		Groin.
15	StK	Kept Schneider quiet all day.	6
16	GCS	Held his own in defence and took some good intercept marks.	5
17	Geel	Great performance. Had Walker covered and won the ball himself.	7
18		Groin.
19	Ess	Bobbed up unexpectedly with first goal but had issues at times with Laverde.	5
20	Port	Tremendous at half back with his rebound and intercept marking.	6
21	Syd	Quiet down back then subbed out.	3
22		Groin.
23		Groin.

2014 Season

1	Syd	Will definitely be a player in defence. Applies good pressure. Lot to like.	6
2	StK	One of several players who worked in tandem on Riewoldt.	5
3	Melb	Surprised to find himself lining up on Frawley and did a fair job.	5
4	WB	One of his better games at the top level. Pushed forward for a goal.	6
5	Adel	Ran off from CHB and created plenty of drive out of defence.	7
6	GCS	Useful contribution.	5
7	Port	Cleaned up a number of Port entries and added six rebound 50s.	6
8	WCE	Injured ankle in first five minutes and was subbed.	1
10		Ankle.
11		Ankle.
12		Ankle.
13		Ankle.
14		Ankle.
15		Ankle.
16		Ankle.
17		Ankle.
18		Ankle.
19		Ankle.
20		Ankle.
21		Ankle.
22		Ankle.
23		Ankle.
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1	NEAFL	Solid in defence under plenty of pressure.	–
2	NEAFL	Among the Giants better players in loss to Brisbane.	–
3	NEAFL	Most influential player on the ground. Won plenty of ball.	–
4	Melb	Had a few good touches and provided a good link at times.	5
5	GCS	On Hall and neither had much say in the game.	3
6	NEAFL	Bye.	–
7	NEAFL	Not his best game in loss to Swans reserves.	–
8		Rested.
9	NEAFL	Worked into the game well to be a good contributor.	–
10	NEAFL	Did well in the back half in win over Hills Eagles.	–
11	NEAFL	Continued to develop his game. Among the Giants best.	–
12	NEAFL	Named best for the Giants running through midfield.	–
13	NEAFL	Bye.	–
14	NM	Did some good things down back and won a few one-on-ones.	5
15	WB	The youngster has strung together consecutive quality games for the first time.	7
16	Syd	A deer in the headlights at times in defence.	3
17	Ess	Would be in line for the club's most improved player award.	6
18	Coll	Did well in patches down back by allowed Sidebottom too much space at times.	5
19	Melb	Starting to settle into his role in defence. Had Tapscott and did a good job.	5
20		Hamstring.
21	Bris	Hardly sighted.	4
22	Rich	Beaten comprehensively by A.Edwards.	3
23	GCS	Would be happy with his finish to the season.	5
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

4	NEAFL	Did well in his first full game of the season.	–
5	NEAFL	One of the best playing as a lead up forward. Three goals.	–
7	NEAFL	Quiet day but managed a goal.	–
8	NEAFL	Tried hard and can hold his head high.	–
10	Geel	Caused a few problems for Cats in first half then disappeared out of game.	3
14	NEAFL	Capped off a good effort with an eye-catching goal late.	–
15	Haw	Back in the team for his second game, started as the sub.	3
16	Adel	After a slow start to the season, Haynes is starting to add to the forward line.	4
17	Frem	Didn’t have an impact.	2
18	Coll	Came on as a late sub and had little impact.	1
19	NEAFL	Booted a goal but was in and out of the game.	–
20	NEAFL	Solid display on the half back flank.	–
21	Melb	Chased the ball all day long, but it refused to co-operate.	3
22	StK	At full back against Wilkes.	5
23	NM	Showed vast improvement over the second half of the year.	5