Paul STEWART

2016 Digest:   Versatile type who can play at either end and is steady in his performances. Just starting to get back into footy after an interrupted pre-season but has been consistent on the track when there.

2016 NAB Cup:   Good depth player who went back to SANFL trials after the opening week against Sydney. On the fringe.

2016 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	SANFL	Finished with 17 disposals and a goal. Had a big fourth term.	–
2	SANFL	No kicks in the first half. By his standards, had a shocker.	–
3	Ess	Went off with an ankle injury like he had been shot, minutes later was back on deck.	4
4	SANFL	Bye.	–
5	Geel	Lack of leg speed hurt him big time and made mistakes. Doesn’t hurt the opposition.	2
6	Rich	Big job on in-form Lloyd then swapped to mind Maric then Riewoldt at times	6
7	Bris	Played as the plus-one in defence and was serviceable.	4
8	Carl	Drifted across back half as a spare but didn’t impact contest as required.	3
9	WCE	Played as the plus-one in defence and did a reasonable job.	5
10	Melb	Head knock early and was on and off for remainder of the day.	3
11	Coll	Gave away nearly a foot opposed to Cox but held his own in the marking contests in defence.	5
12	WB	Tried in vain to curb the brilliance of Bontempelli, but the floodgates opened late.	6
13	Frem	Quiet. Had no impact on the game.	3
15	SANFL	Masterful across half-back. Snared a whopping 18 marks.	–
16	SANFL	Composed performance setting up the play in defence.	–
17	NM	Strong job in negating Waite.	6
18	GWS	OK but decision making needed to be better when contesting the footy.	4
19	Bris	Honest in defence and had the better of Walker.	6
20	Syd	Had a few different opponents down back and tried hard throughout.	5
21	SANFL	Tried hard in defence.	–
22	SANFL	Unobtrusive if unspectacular in defence.	–
23	SANFL	Bye.	–

2015 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1		–
2		Senior emergency.
3	SANFL	Pushing for AFL recall with fine 31-possession afternoon.	–
4	SANFL	Stretchered off five minutes in after friendly fire hit by Tom Logan.	–
5	SANFL	Among Port's best. At times had the ball on a string.	–
6	SANFL	Looked dangerous when he had the footy in his hands.	–
7	SANFL	Prolific and ran hard as sweeper. 31 touches, 13 marks and a goal.	–
8	SANFL	Bye.	–
9	Melb	Did some handy things in front half.	5
10	WB	Relishing his role as the third tall forward in the absence of Ryder.	4
11	Geel	Tried to play a defensive role on Taylor but that failed to transpire.	2
12	SANFL	Bye.	–
13	SANFL	Had 32 touches and was massive in Port's third-quarter comeback.	–
14	Syd	Late replacement battled away down back without causing Swans concerns.	3
15	Coll	May struggle to keep his place in the side, needs to do more.	3
16	Adel	Surprisingly started on Betts and was good.	5
17	SANFL	Started like a freight train but was terrible after quarter-time.	–
18		Groin
19		Hip.
20	SANFL	Battered around but showed his class with 22 touches, two goals.	–
21	SANFL	Played as a lead-up forward and nailed three goals.	–
22	SANFL	Sterling midfield display. 25 touches, 12 marks and a goal.	–
23	SANFL	Kicked the first goal and later injured his groin. Wasn't his day.	–

2014 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1		Calf.
2		Calf.
3	SANFL	Capable of far more.	–
4	SANFL	Superb display at half-back, ran forward for two majors	–
5	SANFL	Big day with three goals from 15 marks and 21 touches.	–
6	SANFL	Ran and linked for 20 possessions, eight inside 50s.	–
7	GWS	In his first game of 2014, late inclusion didn't skip a beat.	6
8	SANFL	Ran Sturt ragged both ways, booted two majors.	–
9	SANFL	Influential and damaging across four quarters in big win.	–
10	SANFL	Typically polished display, errant goalkicking (0.3) aside.	–
11	Melb	Had some good patches but seemed rattled by heavy early knock.	4
12		Knee.
13		Knee.
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17	SANFL	Again showed his class with 33 touches, 11 marks and a goal.	–
18	Melb	Playing only his third game of the year and was good up forward.	6
19	Coll	Hardly sighted and subbed off after just six touches.	1
20	SANFL	Solid contributor with 20 possessions.	–
21	SANFL	Dangerous and desperate. Kicked important third-term goal.	–
22	SANFL	Consummate professional. Just got the job done despite result.	–
23	SANFL	Bye.	–
QF	SANFL	Laid seven tackles and kicked a goal but well down overall.	–
EF	SANFL	Laid seven tackles and kicked a goal but well down overall.	–
SF	SANFL	Two third-term goals and class helped break South's spirit.	–
PF	SANFL	Solid if unspectacular contributor in grand final loss.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	Melb	Continues to cause Melbourne fits. Another 3.2 after five last year.	7
2	GWS	Not as big an influence as previous week but still had an input.	5
3	Adel	Substituted out of the game after half time, had minimal impact.	3
4		Knee.
5	WCE	Received a heavy knock from Glass and was groggy after that.	4
6	NM	Sub came on in third term and was useful.	3
7	SANFL	Bye.	–
8	Carl	Had a day he would rather forget. Barely sighted and subsequently subbed.	1
9	SANFL	Held goalless but contributed six inside 50s for North.	–
10	SANFL	Had a quiet afternoon in North’s win over West.	–
12	GWS	Back in the side and did what would have been asked as a half forward.	6
13		Back.
14	SANFL	26 polished touches, 14 marks and two goals including the sealer.	–
15	Ess	Subbed on for Hombsch and got involved, mostly by hand.	2
16	Haw	Serviceable in defence and tried in vain to create many Power attacks.	5
17	StK	One of many Port players whose game tailed off in second half.	5
18	Bris	Played as a rebounding defender and serviceable across half back.	5
19	Adel	Broke his wrist early in game after a crunching tackle from Petrenko.	1
20		Wrist.
21		Wrist.
22		Wrist.
23	SANFL	Wrist.	–
QF	SANFL	Showed his class at both ends, 26 touches, eight inside 50s.	–
EF	SANFL	Showed his class at both ends, 26 touches, eight inside 50s.	–
SF		Wrist.
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Port Adelaide

1	StK	Twice risked his own safety by backing into a pack and taking two marks.	6
2	Ess	Nice running goal in second term his highlight – 17 possessions.	6
3	Syd	Created plenty of drive running off half back.	6
4	Coll	Did a few good things but needs more possessions; 17 disposals.	5
5	Adel	Not a great day for the dashing half-back flanker.	3
6	Rich	Rebounding tall defender struggling to get enough footy at the moment.	4
7	Frem	Had a go. Kicked a goal and tackled well.	6
8	NM	Came on as sub and kicked the winning goal in the final minute of play.	5
9	GCS	Subbed on in third term and had minimal impact.	2
10	Carl	One great goal and then accidently head-butted the post for good measure.	5
11	Haw	Bobbed up with two goals from Hawthorn turnovers.	6
12	WB	Asked to provide some run and polish off half back but only battled.	5
14	Geel	Didn’t get into the game whether it be around the ball or in space. Quiet.	3
15	Adel	Port Adelaide’s best player with four great goals.	8
16	Ess	Playing more as a lead-up forward these days and is in good form.	6
17	Melb	Kicked beautifully and was a potent force with five goals.	7
18	Frem	Copped a heavy knock but showed real guts to continue playing.	3
19	GWS	He had a reasonable day, including a goal, after starting in the backline.	3
20	Haw	Played his role fairly well without having a big stats day.	6
21	WCE	Copped a heavy knock in the first term and later subbed out.	2
22	Bris	Kicked a great goal on the run and had five inside 50s.	4