Tom GILLIES

2013 Digest:   Geelong discard gets another chance at the Demons and with four years under his belt has the experience to make an impact. Played some good games in the VFL last year for the Cats but has lacked the confidence to take himself to the next level. Can the new surrounds bring that out of him? Struggles in the one-on-one contests.

2013 NAB Cup:   Former Cat has at least put himself into selection mix but might have to work way in through VFL.

2013 Season

Played for : Melbourne

1	Port	Horrible performance when more was expected. May be his only outing.	1
2	Ess	Wasn’t aided by the ease of supply from Bomber mids, but was flogged.	1
3		Groin.
4		Groin.
5	VFL	Back after a few weeks off. OK in defence.	–
6	VFL	OK until injured in the second term.	–
7	VFL	Bye.	–
8	VFL	Had his hands full in defence but didn’t throw in the towel.	–
9		Senior emergency.
10	VFL	Defended really well. His best game this season.	–
11	VFL	OK down back and slowly regaining confidence.	–
12	VFL	Bye.	–
13	VFL	Did what was required down back. Serviceable effort.	–
14	VFL	OK down back without being a standout.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Struggled a bit down back under a weight of pressure.	–
17	VFL	Stood Gumbleton and tried hard but wasn’t a major factor.	–
18		Didn’t play for Casey.
19	VFL	Injured early and took no further part.	–
20		Calf.
21		Calf.
22	VFL	Used up forward and gave a strong marking target. Three goals.	–
23	VFL	Deployed in a forward role again and did OK with two goals.	–
QF	VFL	Very quiet game and gave away three free kicks. Not his best.	–
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Geelong

1	VFL	Injured before half time.	–
2	VFL	Battled a bit down back but wasn’t 100%.	–
3	NM	Edwards caused him all sorts of trouble but not all his fault. Cramped late.	3
4	Rich	Worked into the game well after a slowish start. Needs more game time.	5
5	VFL	Strong game down back. Didn’t give an inch.	–
6	Melb	Best game for year. Decision making and poise best it’s been.	6
7	Adel	Swamped as a key defender then day ended with a knee injury in third.	3
10	GWS	Late inclusion and made a decent fist of the opportunity.	6
13	VFL	Defended fairly well when needed to.	–
14	VFL	Played at both ends but looked more at home in defence.	–
15	VFL	Worked into the game and provided drive after half time.	–
16	VFL	OK down back.	–
18	VFL	Kept Matt Little to just the one goal. Outstanding.	–
19	VFL	Defended fairly well. Plenty of clearing spoils.	–
20	VFL	Good down back on Williams until the Scorp got injured.	–
21	VFL	Defended strongly for the majority of the day.	–
22	VFL	Solid enough and gave good rebound.	–
23	VFL	Had a poor day in defence.	–
EF	VFL	Another to improve on last week.	–
SF	VFL	Helped chop off numerous Werribee forward attacks.	–
PF	VFL	Rebounded well in defence. Nice outing.	–