Scott MCMAHON

2015 Digest:   Veteran half-back spent all bar five weeks languishing in the VFL and it’s some surprise to see him still on the list. If nothing else is a handy depth player but faces a huge task to grab a senior spot from some up-and-coming teammates.

2015 NAB Cup:   Looked good in NAB 1 but has since been returned to VFL. Rounded out preparations in VFL for Werribee last weekend.

2015 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

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3	VFL	Good battle with Kersten (three goals), but held his own.	–
4	VFL	Not as prominent this week down back but did OK.	–
5	VFL	12 possessions in defence. Battled hard.	–
6	VFL	Just 11 touches down back, but kept O’Brien quiet.	–
7	VFL	Kept Sam Dunell quiet and had 17 disposals. Very good.	–
8	VFL	The glue that held the defence together.	–
9		Senior emergency.
10	WCE	Looked a metre off the pace although couple of handy touches late.	3
11	Syd	Looked slow and rusty. Subbed out. Might be back to VFL.	1
12		Senior emergency.
13	VFL	Bye.	–
14	VFL	Had some interesting moments but was fairly solid overall.	–
15	VFL	Steady in defence without starring.	–
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17	VFL	Sensational down back marshalling defence in upset win.	–
18	VFL	Did his job down back in crucial win over Casey.	–
19	VFL	OK at half back holding up Essendon attacks.	–
20	VFL	Bye.	–
21	VFL	A standout in defence. Proved to be impassable.	–
22	VFL	Impassable at times in defence to be the ‘Bees best.	–
23	VFL	Battled through a groin issue to be one of ‘Bees best.	–
EF		–
SF		–
PF		–

2014 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Didn’t assert any influence down back.	3
2	PM	Good down back. 21 disposals and 11 marks.	–
3	VFL	OK down back without starring.	–
4	VFL	Composed effort in defence with 23 disp, eight marks.	–
5	VFL	Controlled the back half with 24 disposals, seven marks.	–
6	VFL	Marshalled the troops in defence in big win.	–
7	VFL	Controlled the back half in win. 23 possessions, 10 marks.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9	Bris	Late inclusion not tested down back.	4
10	VFL	Matched up on Edwards and battled hard against old mate.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12		Senior emergency.
13	VFL	One of the Tigers’ best in defence.	–
14	VFL	Played under duress but played a role down back.	–
15	VFL	Solid effort again in defence. Provides great direction for kids.	–
16	Haw	Briefly on Schoenmakers at beginning. Solid down back.	5
17	StK	Did a good job particularly early of helping with numbers on Riewoldt.	5
18	Carl	Subbed off in third term after quiet game down back.	3
19	VFL	OK without starring at half back.	–
20	VFL	OK at half back without being a standout. 16 disposals	–
21	VFL	Lacked pace at times in defence. Battled hard however.	–
22	VFL	Werribee’s best in defence in critical win with 20 touches.	–
23	VFL	OK down back for the Tigers. 15 possessions.	–
QF	VFL	Solid down back under enormous pressure.	–
EF	VFL	Solid down back under enormous pressure.	–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1		Suspended.
2	Geel	Steady in the back half without setting game alight – six tackles/seven rebounds.	6
3	Syd	Great in contests and experience and calm showed in defence. In good touch.	7
4	Bris	Combined well with mates in Thompson, Grima and Firrito.	6
5	Haw	Kept Gunston out of it. Usual honest game.	6
6	Port	Lowered his colours to Monfries in a quiet game.	3
7	WB	In trouble with hamstring in second term, but kept going.	3
8	WCE	Had a demanding job on LeCras and stuck at it well.	5
9	Adel	Mixed good with bad from half back. Does a job but can do more.	5
10	StK	Mopped up efficiently down back. Not tested.	5
11	GCS	Provided good run out of defence.	5
13		Ankle.
14		Ankle.
15		Ankle.
16	VFL	16 possessions and a goal on return from injury.	–
17	Carl	Often the extra in defence. A trifle slow against Blues. Subbed off in third quarter.	5
18	VFL	Didn’t have a great impact down back. Not his best showing.	–
19	VFL	Bye.	–
20	VFL	Solid game in the back half with 14 possessions, six marks.	–
21	VFL	Steady again down back and is pushing for a recall.	–
22	VFL	Composed game in the Werribee defence in loss to Collingwood.	–
23	VFL	Solid enough in defence with 16 possessions.	–
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : North Melbourne

1	Ess	Kept at it.	5
2	GWS	Did the job.	6
3	Geel	Didn't have much of an influence playing in the back half.	3
4	Syd	Had his hands full at times, but battled well without starring.	5
10	VFL	Got through after missing a while with a virus.	–
12	GCS	Would be pleased with his output after injury lay off.	5
13	Adel	Solid defending role.	5
14	StK	Solid in defence apart from conceding foolish penalty on Riewoldt.	6
15	WCE	Read the play well and gathered ball in defence.	6
16	Carl	Lined up on Duigan and ensured that last week’s tactic didn’t work again.	6
17	Rich	Played on Martin when Tiger went forward and mopped up well.	6
18	Melb	Subbed off in his 100th game for precautionary reasons.	4
19	WB	Roamed defensive 50 for his disposals. Played a minor role.	6
20	Ess	Picked up Davey and did a good job overall.	6
21	Coll	Outstanding on back-line along with Thompson, Firrito and Delaney.	8
22	Frem	Briefly on Ballantyne at start then moved off to Walters.	4
23	GWS	A little sloppy when in possession of half back.	3
EF	WCE	Got fried at times and made one diabolical error in second term.	3