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Tayte PEARS

#16

Age: 29yr 5mth	Games: 70	Born: Mar 24, 2021
Height: 191cm	Weight: 93kg	Position: DEF

2016 Digest: Banned for the 2016 season due to a WADA infraction.

2016 NAB Cup:

Played for : Essendon

Played for : Essendon

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2		–
3	VFL	Used in attack. Kicked three goals from four possessions.	–
4		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
5		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
6		Injured.
7	VFL	Kicked three goals after missing a month.	–
8	VFL	Goalless but provided a target across half forward.	–
9	VFL	Chipped in with two handy goals in comfortable win.	–
10	VFL	More of the ball this week – 15 touches, but goalless.	–
11	VFL	Minimal impact with others starring around him.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Kicked three important goals and provided a strong target.	–
14	VFL	Used down back at times as well as forward. Just fair.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Deployed down back and held the Dons’ defence together.	–
17	VFL	Held the back half together throughout the Cats’ surge.	–
18	VFL	Strong at stages down back and won a bit of ball – 20 disp.	–
19	VFL	Competed hard in defence but had hands full at times.	–
20	Adel	First game in 18 months a disaster. Lynch ran him ragged from go to whoa.	3
21	VFL	Matched up on Minson in Dogs’ attack and did a good job.	–
22	VFL	Marshalled the troops in defence to hold Tigers at bay.	–
23	Coll	Fasolo caused him problems early but he rebounded strongly. Good effort.	6

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Solid enough in defence.	–
2	PM	Defended strongly opposed to Edwards.	–
3		Didn’t play for Essendon VFL.
4		Senior emergency.
5	VFL	Kicked a late goal in a new role in attack. Quiet otherwise.	–
6	VFL	Played in attack and provided a strong aerial target.	–
7	VFL	Used in both attack and defence. Not his best day.	–
8	VFL	Bye.	–
9		Rested.
10	VFL	Bye.	–
11		Calf.
12		Calf.
13		Calf.
14	VFL	Started forward and presented well before shifting back.	–
15	VFL	Used at both ends with only moderate success.	–
16	VFL	Just five touches as a permanent forward.	–
17	VFL	Kicked a goal and took some good marks.	–
18	VFL	Moved down back to halt Dogs’ forwards. Serviceable.	–
19	VFL	Did some good things in attack but ended with 1.3.	–
20		Heel.
21		Heel.
22		Heel.
23		Heel.
QF		Heel.
EF		Heel.
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

Played for : Essendon

1	PM	Beat Koschitzke but supply poor to the big Saint.	–
2	VFL	Sturdy game down back. 25 possessions a great return.	–
3	VFL	Solid down back, spoiled well opposed to Spangher.	–
4	StK	OK and Essendon just happy to have him on the paddock.	4
5	VFL	Best game this year in defence. Patrolled defensive 50 beautifully.	–
6	GWS	Handed a good old fashioned hiding from Cameron.	2
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Had his hands full in defence with Port’s tall forwards.	–
9	VFL	Battled Paine and whilst conceding three goals, was OK.	–
10	VFL	Good in defence and even had a run in the middle. 25 touches.	–
11	VFL	Continued his strong form in defence. Rarely lost a contest.	–
12	GCS	Back in the side and one of his best games in years. Big numbers and solid defensively.	7
14	WCE	Troubled by Darling and later went to Kennedy.	3
15	Port	Continued to solidify his position in the back half. Solid outing again.	6
16	WB	Looked shaky at times early but worked into the contest to play his part.	6
17		Rested.
18	Haw	Battled Gunston for the most part. Not the worst given 66 inside-50s against.	4
19	VFL	Controlled the back half in fine style. Hard to see why he was dropped.	–
20	WCE	Took the game on from defence. Made one horror blunder but played with positivity.	6
21	NM	Had job on Tarrant but out-worked by the Kangaroo.	3
22	Carl	Although he found Menzel slippery he played his best game for the year.	7
23	Rich	Had his hands full with Edwards and was constantly lead to the ball. Not his best.	3
QF
SF
PF
GF

Played for : Essendon

1	NM	Started on Tarrant and kept him under wraps.	5
2	Port	Battled Westhoff for the most part and probably shaded on the day.	4
3	GCS	A variety of opponents also, and had plenty of the footy.	5
4	Carl	Good effort, team well with Hooker down back.	6
5	Coll	Battled Dawes and had him covered with something in hand.	6
8	VFL	Sturdy effort in defence. Got through OK.	–
9	GWS	Decent defensive game as the Giants were restricted to just seven goals.	6
10	Melb	Came in for Hooker, took Green and made no impression whatsoever.	1
15	VFL	Good outing in defence on Edwards. Back to form.	–
16	VFL	Got through OK and defended strongly at times.	–
17	VFL	The Bombers best listed defender. Composed effort.	–
18	VFL	Best for Bendigo across half back.	–
19	Adel	Struggled with the pace of the game and conditions most of the evening.	4
21	VFL	Strong game in defence. Timely with senior injuries.	–
22	Rich	On Jackson and others early. Not a big factor.	3
23	Coll	Started on Paine. Into forward line in third term.	5