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2017 Digest:   Pre-season form suggests the speedster has taken positive steps to build on last season’s breakout performance.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Haw	Electric start helped get Bombers’ on their way. Finished with four goals and has developed into a fine small forward.	8
2	Bris	Devastating second quarter. Had three goals from four first half kicks. Saw off three opponents to kick five for the match.	7
3	Carl	No Razzle Dazzle today. Plowman kept him under wraps all day. Only shot at goal hit post in final term.	2
4	Adel	Five inside-50’s and a goal from a lucky free kick in the first term.	4
5	Coll	Four opportunist’s goals underlined his rapid development into one of the game’s most damaging small forwards.	7
6	Melb	Kicked an early goal, but from there lacked usual spark inside attacking 50.	3
7	Frem	Started well but only three touches in the second half. No goals for the day.	5
8	Geel	Three goals from 18 disposals was superb. Speed hurt Cats when he got on his bike and ran with the pill.	8
9	WCE	Kicked three goals although played with a sore hand. Put good pressure on Eagle backs.	6
10	Rich	Pace caused Bombers some concerns early then McIntosh shut him out completely. One goal, three inside-50s.	4
11	GWS	Drifted up the ground from deep in attack to have an impact. Ended with two goals.	6
12	Port	Didn’t kick a goal – despite his team’s dominance. Had a few decent touches.	4
13		Bye.
14	Syd	Let the Swans off the hook with 0.3 in first half and ended with 1.4. Lively, but wasteful.	6
15	Bris	Only showed bursts.	3
16	Coll	Got loose in second quarter to kick two goals and ended the day with five in what was a big day out.	8
17	StK	Never really cut loose and was inaccurate.	3
18	NM	Lurks around the packs like a shark at J-Bay. Give him space and he’ll make you pay. Super efficient. 4.1	6
19	WB	Only the two goals and even spent time running off the back of the square. Just went.	5
20	Carl	Injured hamstring midway through first term and was done for the day.	1
21		Hamstring.
22		Hamstring.
23		Hamstring.
EF	Syd	In after hamstring injury and couldn’t get away from Smith enough to be a factor for his team; One goal from seven kicks.	4

2016 Season

1		Rested.
2	Melb	Couple of darting runs and hurt Demons at times with ball use and overlap run.	6
3	Port	Should have scored an easy goal running through unattended in the third term.	5
4	Geel	Brilliant performance highlighted by a goal, great run and pressure around the ball.	7
5	Coll	Creative effort up forward – 25 touches and two well-deserved goals.	7
6	Carl	Kicked a ripping goal in first term but very quiet after that. Well down on average disposals.	3
7	Syd	Drifted in and out of the game as a small forward.	4
8	NM	Two goals ad flitted in at times but generally quiet. Two inside-50s, three tackles.	4
9	StK	Copped a heavy hit at one stage but soldiered on. Wasn’t a major influence.	3
10	Rich	Two goals and set up another with pace. When he goes near ball something looks like happening.	6
11	Frem	Had three shots from eight touches. Opportunistic.	5
12	Haw	Busy type who benefits from ground time he wouldn’t otherwise have had.	6
13	GWS	Huge effort with four goals but copped knock late in third term and didn’t touch it in final quarter.	7
15	WCE	Didn’t see a lot of the ball, but neither did the forward line.	4
16	StK	Looked dangerous in attack and continues to develop.	6
17	Rich	Should have had four goals in first half but ended with three and was lively throughout.	7
18	Bris	Struggled to get into the game until a few junk-time goals made stats look better than they were.	5
19	Adel	Classy half forward could have had a better game with straighter kicking for goal.	5
20		Rested.
21	GCS	Lively again in attack with three goals from only a handful of touches.	6
22	WB	Thumping goal in last term. Quiet early but lifted a little in second hour.	4
23		Groin.

2015 Season

1		–
2		–
3	VFL	Zipped in and out of the game. 15 possessions.	–
4	VFL	OK with 18 possessions and three tackles.	–
5	VFL	Strong worker for four quarters in defeat to Casey.	–
6		Senior emergency.
7	VFL	Had some good moments on return to the team.	–
8	VFL	26 possessions to be among the Bombers’ leading lights.	–
9	VFL	Not his best game but still contributed.	–
10	Geel	Not the worst. Nipped in and at least played attacking football.	4
11	WCE	Tackled to hurt and found the ball. Worth persevering with.	5
13		Groin.
14		Groin.
15		Groin.
16		Groin.
17		Groin.
18		Thigh.
19		Thigh.
20	VFL	Zipped about to be a handy played in massive win.	–
21	GCS	Superb cameo from the sub. Booted two goals to almost steal the win.	5
22	Rich	Struggled to get into the game and never a concern to the Tigers.	3
23	Coll	Great game. Provided some run and dash which the side had lacked.	7

2014 Season

1	PM	Played well on a wing and across half forward.	–
2		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
3	VFL	Kicked an early goal but that was about it.	–
4	VFL	Worked extremely hard at ground level to play a strong role.	–
5	VFL	Lively in attack but was a touch wayward in front of goal.	–
6	VFL	Lively outing across half forward. Neat by hand and foot.	–
7		Rested.
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	VFL	Quiet for long patches. 15 possessions, but not his best.	–
10	VFL	Applied defensive pressure in the attacking half. Kicked one.	–
11	VFL	Worked hard in the front half.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Did some nice things but was in and out.	–
14	VFL	Took the game on and cut Coburg open with his kicks.	–
15	VFL	Battled hard without having a major influence.	–
16		Senior emergency.
17	VFL	12 possessions at half forward and battled hard.	–
18	VFL	Named in Bombers’ best but was fairly quiet.	–
19	VFL	Used in a few different roles and was OK. 22 touches.	–
20	Rich	First gamer had a few touches early and showed a bit. Subbed off last change.	3
21	VFL	Played at both ends and was a handy contributor.	–
22	GCS	Sub. On in final term for six disposals but not really a factor.	1
23	Carl	Didn’t see a lot of it after being a late in. Subbed off at three-quarter time.	3
QF		–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–