Tendai MZUNGU

2017 Digest:   Grabbed 22 touches vs Eagles and then surplus to requirements for last weekend’s match. Break-glass-in-emergency player.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

Played for : GWS Giants

1	Adel	Had the run with role on Crows midfielders before pulling his hamstring in the second term	3
2		Hamstring.
3		Hamstring.
4		Hamstring.
5		Hamstring.
6		Hamstring.
7		Hamstring.
8		Hamstring.
9		Hamstring.
10		Hamstring.
11	NEAFL	Back from hamstring issue and has very good with 32 possessions and nine tackles.	–
12	NEAFL	Tagged by Florent and wasn’t able to have typical influence.	–
13		Bye.
14	NEAFL	Tackled hard all day and got a bit of the ball. One of the Giants best.	–
15	NEAFL	Not as prominent as normal, but did his bit in midfield. 20 touches, five tackles.	–
16	Haw	Kicked his first goal in Giants colours. Acquired as injury insurance as a hardened AFL body. Okay.	5
17	Syd	Late replacement for Jeremy Cameron. Okay first half before fading away. Will struggle to hold his spot.	4
18	Rich	Former Docker looked slower than a helicopter over a nudist colony at times; 10 disposals and one tackles.	3
19		Senior emergency.
20	NEAFL	Along with Lloyd, the clear standout for the Giants. 39 possessions and 10 tackles.	–
21	NEAFL	Bye.	–
22	NEAFL	Won his fair share of footy in midfield, but was a bit scrappy with ball use.	–
23		–
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–

2016 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	WB	Used the ball well when he got it, but only managed to get his hands on it 12 times.	4
2	WAFL	Responded to being dropped with 25 touches, six tackles.	–
3	WCE	Under the pump because his disposal isn’t up to standard.	3
4	WAFL	Bye.	–
5	WAFL	Responded to another axing with 22 disposals.	–
6		Senior emergency.
7	WAFL	Solid off half-back but finished with just the 16 possessions.	–
8	Haw	Played his 100th game as late inclusion. Had little say.	3
9	WAFL	Impressive with 29 possessions, eight tackles.	–
10	WAFL	Another strong showing with 27 disposals, eight tackles.	–
11	WAFL	Strong in clinches and showed class with 21 disposals.	–
12	WAFL	Bye.	–
13	WAFL	Worked hard in tough conditions for 29 possessions.	–
14		Hamstring.
15		Hamstring.
16		Senior emergency.
17	Geel	Didn’t stand out but did enough down back. Three inside-50s – six turnovers.	3
18	GCS	Good across all four quarters and gathered 24 possessions.	5
19		Senior emergency.
20	WAFL	Terrific showing with 35 disposals, 11 marks and a goal.	–
21	WAFL	Bye.	–
22	WAFL	Not quite as big an influence with 18 disposals and a goal.	–
23	WAFL	Tremendous in midfield with 34 disposals and six marks.	–

2015 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	WAFL	Back from injury and terrific with 25 possessions.	–
2		Hamstring.
3	WAFL	Tuned up for AFL call up with 27 possessions, nine tackles.	–
4	Syd	The sub. His key play was a crucial spoil that saved the team.	3
5		Senior emergency.
6	WAFL	Solid game again with 28 possessions to push for AFL call up.	–
7	WAFL	Best on ground showing in midfield with 29 touches, nine tackles, two goals.	–
8	WAFL	Bye.	–
9		Senior emergency.
10	WAFL	Played well for fifth time this year with 20 possessions and two goals.	–
11	GCS	Looked a bit rusty but got through the game.	4
13	WAFL	Best on ground again. 26 touches, six tackles and a goal.	–
14	WAFL	Not quite as much influence as he's been having with 17 disposals, six marks.	–
15	Haw	Late inclusion for Taberner and did enough to keep spot for another week. Tried hard.	6
16	WAFL	Dropped yet again and had 17 touches, five tackles.	–
17	WAFL	Worked hard for 23 possessions, five tackles and a goal.	–
18	GWS	Needs to improve his disposal. His kicking lacks penetration at the moment.	4
19	StK	Stats didn't fully reflect his positive impact	6
20	WCE	Not damaging when he got the ball.	5
21	NM	Well below his par. Missed easy shot but then set up goal early final term.	3
22	Melb	An improved game. Back as a running midfielder.	5
23	Port	Did enough to warrant a game in the finals.	6
QF	Syd	Late inclusion struggled to influence contest. Might not hold his spot.	3
PF	Haw	Predominantly handball in strong disposal count.	6

2014 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Coll	Hard worker all night; a model of consistency these days.	7
2	GCS	Shook off Stanley’s attention for seven inside-50s and two goals.	6
3	Haw	Well down on normal output	4
4	Ess	Solid contribution on a wing with 20 touches and a goal.	6
5	Syd	Well contained through midfield and in the forward line. No impact.	4
6	NM	Just the 12 possessions and game lacked his typical attacking incision.	4
7	WCE	Presented well off half forward and marked the ball well.	7
8	Port	The loose man in defence and repeatedly saved the day.	8
9	Geel	Twelve disposals and two goals in first half critical. Key player.	7
11	WB	Had a big final term after not doing much before that.	4
12	Adel	Not an outstanding day.	4
13	Rich	Had to go to A Edwards at times to shut him down which nullified his offence.	4
14	Bris	Had a good tussle with Bewick and made a contribution.	5
15	WCE	Standard game on a wing and half forward. Nothing outstanding however.	5
16	Melb	Kicked two goals when others found it tough. Got into space a bit easy.	6
17	GWS	Patrolled half-back with aplomb and was everywhere – 11 marks.	7
18	StK	Strove hard all day but ended up nursing a hip injury.	5
19	Carl	Had hamstring worries from early on and didn’t play at all after half time.	2
20		Hamstring.
21	Haw	Back after a hammy and solid with 21 touches.	6
22	Bris	Similar to Mundy in that he was constantly involved in the play.	7
23	Port	Good blend of attack and defence in wing role.	7
QF	Syd	Really good effort to push back and help out the backline.	7
SF	Port	Used down back in absence of others. Battled hard and gave some drive.	5
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	WCE	Played his role in the midfield. 13 possessions on the night.	5
2	WB	Used predominantly in defence and played his role with aplomb.	6
3	Ess	Had four tackles and three rebound 50s but has played better games.	5
4	Haw	Struggled to control Smith on a wing.	4
5	Rich	Ellis had the better of him on the wing.	4
6	GCS	Did the required role and missed a couple of goal opportunities.	5
7	Coll	Went head to head with Sidebottom and while OK had his colours lowered.	5
8	Syd	Didn't do a lot after coming on as a late substitute.	3
9	Melb	Continued to run into space and cause headaches in transition.	7
10	Adel	One goal and five inside 50s for a good afternoon at the office.	6
12	Bris	Steady and effective all through the game. Solid effort.	6
13	NM	On wing against Anthony and had a solid game.	5
14	Geel	Even effort but has zero clearances and only one inside-50.	5
15	StK	Played a strong game and showed courage in recovering from big hit.	7
16	WCE	Effective winger across four quarters.	6
17	Rich	Booted three third-quarter goals. Provided a good link.	7
18	Adel	Unable to hit the scoreboard but provided a link between defence and attack.	5
19	Carl	Linked well across the middle of the ground and helped keep Carlton at bay.	5
20	GWS	Roamed all over the place to do his bit and iced effort with two goals.	7
21	Melb	Solid on a wing but didn’t hit the scoreboard like he has been.	5
22	Port	Quiet early then lifted tempo.	5
23	StK	Among the handful of better performers.	6
QF	Geel	Stats not big but what he did was clean from wing/half-back.	4
SF
PF	Syd	Did a lot more inside work than usual, which affected his outside linking run. OK.	6
GF	Haw	Battled Smith on a wing and had his moments – as did his opponent. Handy enough.	6

2012 Season

Played for : Fremantle

1	Geel	Was always in the action. Had 22 possessions and kicked a goal.	6
2	Syd	Solid and continually thwarted the Swans with his reading of the play.	6
3	Bris	One of the best on ground. Won clearances and set up goals.	8
4	StK	Good effort and finished with important goal in closing moments.	7
5	Carl	Continued good form as a creative ball-winner.	6
6	GCS	Down on his usual output but steady and iced the game with last goal.	6
7	Port	Won contested footy. Had a crack.	7
8	Haw	Started OK then disappeared.	3
9	WCE	Barely sighted. Couldn’t find the footy.	3
10	Adel	Worked hard. Had 20 possessions and four clearances.	6
11	Rich	Quiet start but then got going to help keep the midfield ticking over.	6
13	Ess	Good on Stanton for most of the match but he got away late.	5
14	Coll	No dash or creativity about the way he played and wasn’t a factor.	4
15	WB	Pretty good with lots of contested possessions.	6
16	Melb	Not his day. Kicked a goal but apart from that was very quiet.	4
17	GWS	Had five inside 50s but also kicked three points. Needed to kick goals.	5
18	Port	Kicked a goal in the third term to steady the ship when Power was surging.	4
19	WCE	Kicked two goals and was strong over the ball.	7
20	Adel	Had some good moments but had no great impact on proceedings.	4
21	Rich	Hurt his shoulder late. Did well for most of the day.	5
22	NM	Did a few nice things but wasn’t a big factor.	4
23	Melb	Booted 2.2 from 21 disposals. Was damaging.	7
EF	Geel	Not a major factor.	4
SF	Adel	Covered a lot of ground in first half but tapered.	6