Patrick DANGERFIELD

2017 Digest:   Reigning Brownlow medallist continues to set standards. Only missing piece is precise kicking at top pace. Can that improve?

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Frem	Three goals, nine tackles, 15 contested possessions and a couple of quality contested marks. Star.	8
2	NM	Won the ball well but disposal efficiency way off target and at times it hurt the team. Last quarter he gave a huge lift.	6
3	Melb	When it had to be won he again stepped up to plate. Last term included 12 disposals, five clearances and a goal.	8
4	Haw	Copped knee to ribs early but played on. Eight clearances and five inside-50s but impact with disposals not enormous.	7
5	StK	Ribs looked sore and effectiveness well down on his usual run-and-gun productivity. Last quarter was again huge; 11 disp, 2 goals.	7
6	Coll	Quiet by his standards in first half (8 effective disposals) and even less in second. Ribs a concern as was way off?	4
7	GCS	Battled hard but again wasn’t at a level we’ve come to expect. Certainly not for lack of trying; 29 disposals, 10 clearances.	7
8	Ess	Tow goals in third term but is well below his best. Laid one tackle for the night and ended with 18 effective disposals.	6
9	WB	Five weeks removed from broken ribs (v Hawks) and they might have healed. Four brilliant first-half goals; 36 disposals.	10
10	Port	Superstar kicked three goals from 24 disposals. Final goal was the winner with a minute remaining.	8
11	Adel	Exploded against old side to end with three goals, 31 disposals, seven clearances and seven tackles. Great to watch.	8
12		Bye.
13	WCE	Battled hard all night but lacked support. Yeo did well to restrict his ability to burst away and create play. Impact didn’t match stats.	7
14	Frem	Plugged away in the midfield and in final term he lifted London Fog style to grab 11 possessions.	8
15	GWS	Monsterous effort to grab 45 disposals, including 13 clearances and six inside-50s. Last quarter effort was enormous.	9
16	Bris	Oozed class. Three goals, five scoring assists and 23 of his 38 disposals were contested possessions. Brownlow votes for sure.	9
17	Haw	Injured early so had to play permanent forward all day and ended with a lazy five goals…and six behind.	8
18	Adel	Against old side he tried hard but his effort petered out. Not sure how fit he was but certainly tried hard.	6
19	Carl	Over foot injury and started well. Pushed forward to get in behind Hawkins in second half; 23 disposals, two goals.	7
20		Suspended.
21	Rich	30 touches, a game high 11 clearances and 8 Inside 50’s. Didn’t need to hit the scoreboard to have a big impact.	8
22	Coll	Quiet first half (10 disposals) then lifted to end with 32 and kicked a key running goal in final term; 12 clearances.	7
23	GWS	Couldn’t have done too much more; 33 disposals, five inside-50s, 10 clearances and six tackles.	8
QF	Rich	Quiet first half (five effective disp) but did kick goal on halftime siren. Tried hard but impact well down; 14 effective touches.	5
SF	Syd	Exploded the Cats out of the blocks with four first-half goals that proved just the tonic for the Cats. Huge influence.	8
PF	Adel	Apart from second term he was never in the game; 13 effective possessions but did kick two goals.	6

2016 Season

1	Haw	Not sure there’s been a better debut in blue and white. In fact, there hasn’t.	9
2	GWS	Quiet by his lofty standards. In quarters two and three hardly sighted.	5
3	Bris	Three goals, six clearances and 17 contested possessions to be a factor all day.	8
4	Ess	Seven inside-50s, five clearances but his impact was not profound.	6
5	Port	Two goals in a minute in second term lifted team. Eight inside-50s and seven clearances.	7
6	GCS	Huge again with 17 contested possessions, five clearances, seven inside-50s and two goals.	8
7	WCE	Not his best game as a Cat but a few bursts out of the middle and seven inside-50s kept him involved.	7
8	Adel	Won plenty of the ball in close although few breakaway clearances.	7
9	Coll	Crisp slaughtered him in first half. Poor ball use continues to reduce his impact on games.	4
10	Carl	Well beaten in head-to-head battle with Gibbs. Won a lot of the ball but limited influence.	5
11	GWS	Second half efficiency improved out of sight. Team high 11 inside-50s and seven clearances.	7
12	NM	Stats off the charts – 13 clearances, 23 cont poss, 11 inside-50s and two goals.	10
13	WB	Another masterful performance with eight clearances, 12 inside-50s and two goals.	9
14	StK	Not as destructive as previous weeks but scrounged a goal and nine clearances.	7
16	Syd	Gathered 26 of his touches in first and last quarters Seven clearances, 10 inside-50s.	7
17	Frem	Huge with four goals and 31 disposals. Big factor in game. Shoulder knock.	8
18	Adel	Even first half then tempo lifted. Six clearances, 17 CPs.	7
19	WB	Huge again with three goals, nine inside-50s, five clearances and 15 CPs.	8
20	Ess	Got going after half time (17 disp) to be a factor. Seven clearances, nine inside-50s.	8
21	Rich	Burst in and out of the game. Six clearances and 11 inside-50s a handy input.	7
22	Bris	Couple of bursts had fans aroused but inaccuracy cost him – 2.4. Six inside-50s.	7
23	Melb	Brownlow votes likely after 16 inside-50s, 10 clearances, seven score assists.	8
QF	Haw	Ball use well down but still contributed six inside-50s and seven clearances.	7
PF	Syd	Worked his tail off from start to finish but without support impact down.	8

2015 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1	NM	Just imposed himself on the game, contest after contest.	8
2	Coll	Eight clearances and two goals. Explosive forward of centre.	8
3	Melb	Battered from pillar to post by Vince.	5
4	WB	Started like a rocket then two quiet quarters before junk time touches.	5
5	Port	With Betts, the Crows’ best with 14 clearances and seven inside-50s.	8
6	GCS	Well held by Raines but still managed two goals.	5
7	StK	10 tackles, seven clearances and five inside-50s in an unassuming performance.	6
8	GWS	Pitted in head to head battle with Griffen. OK, but the Giant was too.	7
9	Frem	Superb performance, gave it his all.	10
10	Carl	In tight game his 18 contested possessions and nine clearances were huge.	8
12	Haw	As always, lead from the front and put it all on the line.	7
13	Bris	Played in patches and when he did get into the action, it made a difference.	6
15	WCE	Battled manfully with 36 disposals and 12 clearances. Outstanding game.	8
16	Port	The human battering ram, win meant a lot to him personally.	8
17	GCS	Best on ground with 10 clearances, eight tackles and seven inside-50s.	9
18	Syd	Strong game against the odds and was a potent midfielder.	7
19	Rich	Playing inspired football, should have banked more Brownlow votes.	9
20	Ess	Five clearances, three goals and nine inside-50s – pretty stock day for star.	9
21	Bris	Well held by Robinson.	6
22	WCE	Pushed forward late to put name on the scorers list, exceptional again.	8
23	Geel	Six clearances but only three inside-50s and did not hit the scoreboard.	6
EF	WB	Didn’t get near it in first 15 minutes but lifted. Pivotal in last 15 minutes.	7
SF	Haw	Had 21 touches to half time and kicked amazing goal. Tapered.	6

2014 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1	Geel	Guthrie wore him tight but he still won 17 cont poss and kicked two goals.	7
2	Port	Needs to have more faith in his teammates; he can’t do everything.	6
3	Syd	Never stops trying, needs better protection from his teammates.	7
4	StK	Rumoured to have ankle problem that decreased onball time. Curren kept close.	5
5	GWS	Best on ground with another powerhouse performance.	9
6	WB	Tagged by Jong and burnt him off via sheer workrate. Contested work immense.	8
7	Melb	Six clearances, seven inside-50s and two goals, did his best to rally the team.	7
9	Coll	12 clearances, nine inside-50s and seven tackles for the Raging Bull.	8
10	Carl	Influence dampened by Armfield and injury. Only three inside-50s, no goals.	6
11	GCS	Not as dominant as previous weeks but didn’t get banged around either.	7
12	Frem	Never going to be completely blotted out, but Crowley stopped his threat to Freo.	4
13	NM	10 clearances and five inside-50s despite close attention from Greenwood.	7
14	Ess	Hurt his leg and while he persisted had nowhere near his usual impact.	5
15	Port	Seven clearances, eight inside-50s and a wonderful goal well outside 50.	7
16	GWS	Limped off in third quarter with knee problem and came back heavily bandaged.	4
17	Haw	Never stopped trying including 27 contested possessions.	8
18	Coll	Work-rate and clearance output all game, but particularly late, enormous.	8
19	WCE	Won plenty of hard football despite being restricted by his sore knee.	6
20	Bris	Usual busy self and right in the thick of it most of the game.	7
21	Rich	Led from the front with seven clearances and seven bruising tackles.	7
22	NM	Good early but Bastinac severely restricted him after half time.	5
23	StK	Solid game and went about his business in good style.	6
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1	Ess	Never allowed any space by Hocking who restricted his playmaking brilliantly.	4
2	Bris	His two last-quarter goals dragged the Crows over the line.	7
3	Port	A clash of heads with Wines didn’t stop him trying all game.	8
4	WB	Kicked four goals and was a handful for the Doggies’ defence all afternoon.	9
5	Carl	Had it 20 times but lack usual penetration and grunt. Well held.	5
6	Haw	Nine clearances, five inside 50s and two goals, did his utmost to win the game.	9
7	GWS	Had a picnic and was unstoppable on the ball and in attack.	9
8	StK	Dempster stuck to him but he could never be completely shut down.	6
9	NM	Poor efficiency dampened his impact but tough around the footy – 16 cont poss.	7
10	Frem	Kicked three goals, one an absolute beauty on his left foot while being tackled.	7
11	Syd	Did all he could against the tide in his 100th game to try and lift side.	6
12	Rich	Despite Jackson tag he was superb – two goals, 19 cont poss, eight clearances.	8
14	GCS	Went head to head with Ablett and inspired his side to an important victory.	9
15	WCE	Six clearances, six inside 50s and a goal for the powerhouse midfielder.	8
16	Coll	Hurt shoulder early, taped up and tried to keep going but clearly affected.	4
17		Shoulder.
18		Shoulder.
19	Port	Kicked four goals in his first game back from a shoulder injury.	8
20	NM	Generated 13 inside-50s after slowish start.	7
21	WB	A couple of bursts but generally well held – 16 disposals not enough to impact.	5
22	Melb	Won nine clearances despite being well held by McKenzie.	6
23	WCE	Always dangerous and explosive.	8
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2012 Season

Played for : Adelaide

1	GCS	25 possessions, nine clearances and two goals (including a 60m torp)!	8
2	WB	Game was on the line and he took it upon himself to influence the result.	6
3	Haw	Won the ball well particularly at clearances.	7
4	GWS	Wet conditions suited his bullocking style, 20 contested possessions.	7
5	Port	Showdown medallist was inspirational with ferocious attack on footy.	9
6	Syd	Best player on the ground and won the ball superbly in heavy traffic.	9
7	Geel	Tagged by Taylor Hunt but worked his way into game to play a role.	6
8	Carl	Real presence around footy; ended Murphy’s day with blone-shattering bump.	8
9	Coll	Well countered by Thomas despite his eight clearances.	5
10	Frem	Outstanding in the midfield and across half-forward with 32 touches.	8
12	StK	Bustling strength in contested situations was important.	7
13	NM	Reportedly had flu. Half distance pass out of bounds on full typical of his game.	6
14	Rich	Battering ram won 16 contested possessions and eight clearances.	8
15	Port	Typical performance including 12 contested possessions and goal.	6
16	GWS	Shadowed all day by Adam Treloar and couldn’t shake the leash.	5
17	WCE	The raging bull kicked two goals with sheer brute strength.	8
18	Geel	Broke loose in third term to kick two brilliant goals.	8
19	Ess	Best on ground with 11 clearances, six inside 50s and three great goals.	9
20	Frem	Hit a purple patch of form and peaking at the right time of the year.	9
21	Bris	One of the best even though he went missing in second term.	7
22	Melb	Showed his class in the second half when moved forward, booting three goals.	8
23	GCS	Another three votes from the umpires could see him take ‘Charlie’ home.	9
QF	Syd	Ran himself to standstill but outnumbered. Not as dominant as usual.	5
SF	Frem	Mainly handballs early playing forward. Crowley stuck to him like glue.	5
PF	Haw	Handy for three quarters then exploded in final term to nearly steal victory.	8