Tom LYNCH

2017 Digest:   New co-captain has looked menacing during pre-season series. Not the silliest bet to win the Coleman Medal in 2017.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Bris	Played into Andrew's hands by staying deep inside 50. Came into it in second half with three goals.	6
2	GWS	Closely checked by Davis, but wasn’t aided by the poor supply coming into attack.	3
3	Haw	Missed the opportunity to kick a bag (2.3). Strong hands and good work rate.	7
4	Carl	On fire in the second term with four goals and ended with seven for the night. Set the tone for his team.	9
5	Adel	Booted two goals to go along with two goal assists. Presented well all night.	7
6	NM	Started promisingly but Thompson worked him under the ball and kept his influence within reasonable bunds.	4
7	Geel	Kicked 3.5 and probably should have kicked 6 goals. Way ball was coming in he had a picnic.	7
8	Port	Blanketed by Jonas and shifted behind the ball to get some confidence. Held scoreless for first time in two years.	3
9		Bye.
10	Melb	Kicked two goals, but never really threatened wearing the No.50.	4
11	WCE	Led hard and looked a threat in attack throughout, booting three goals. Took crucial mark in dying stages.	8
12	Haw	Ended day with two goals from 10 marks. Did things when they needed to be done in a key role.	7
13	Carl	Had one of those nights. The ball just wouldn't sit for him and uncharacteristically fumbled marks.	3
14	StK	Playing on Brown he often loomed as a threat to Saints , but had minimal impact on scoreboard.	4
15	NM	Got his groove back, booting five goals and taking eight marks. Big presence in attack.	8
16	Syd	Needed to have a blinder if the Suns were any shot, (spoiler alert) he didn't. Massive first quarter then nothing.	4
17	Coll	Booted 2.2 though his marking was not a feature. Ground work was good though.	5
18	WB	Floated between attack and defence due to the wind and took eight marks. Just one goal though.	6
19	Rich	Match up with Rance ensured he would earn every possession. Booted three goals and workrate fantastic.	6
20	Frem	Booted three goals and never stopped working.	7
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.

2016 Season

1	Ess	Constant threat in attack and finished with four goals.	7
2	Frem	Best on ground. Kicked five goals as a key target and was the difference.	8
3	Carl	Dangerous all night; booted four goals and set up countless others.	9
4	Bris	Without him it could have been a massive blow-out.	8
5	NM	Double-teamed most of the evening though still booted four goals.	7
6	Geel	Two early goals then supply dried up completely and ended night on Hawkins in defence.	4
7	Melb	Looked unstoppable when the ball was in his vicinity and booted four goals.	8
8	GWS	Two goals from limited chances in attacking 50.	3
9	Adel	Could see his frustration at lack of ball; booted two goals and four score assists.	6
10	WCE	Classy and strong. Booted two goals despite few opportunities.	6
11	Syd	Just did not happen for him and vented frustration by getting reported late.	4
12	Rich	Four goals opposed to Rance a solid afternoons work for the key forward.	7
14	Haw	Wreaked havoc on Frawley. Grabbed 10 marks, kicked 3.2 and always dangerous.	7
15	StK	Played a higher half forward role and relished the space. Took 14 marks.	8
16	Bris	Marked everything coming his way in first half and finished with five goals.	8
17	WB	Huge presence up forward. 11 marks (four contested) and was rewarded with 3.2.	8
18	Frem	Came alive in the second half to finish with four goals.	7
19	Melb	Threatened to tear game apart at times but his only two goals came in first half.	8
20	GWS	Booted four goals and led the way in attack for the Suns.	7
21	Ess	Quieter than normal first half but finally hit the scoreboard in third term. Two goals.	5
22	Coll	Missed a sitter in first term but continued to present and gave Brown trouble.	6
23	Port	Let himself down with poor conversion after strong marking inside 50.	6

2015 Season

1		Suspended.
2	StK	Couldn’t take a trick early and well held by Fisher. Belated goals in fourth term.	3
3	Geel	Three goals and a constant threat for the team roaming inside-50.	7
4	GWS	Davis had his measure all night. Goalless.	4
5	Bris	Played second fiddle to Dixon and still managed to boot three goals.	6
6	Adel	Pushed high up the ground to present all night.	5
7		Calf.
8	Coll	Seemed to be outnumbered at every contest but kept presenting.	6
9	Haw	Was a prime factor in Gold Coast’s good start with a couple of goals but faded.	5
10	Syd	Swung to defence to stem the tide and played the role well.	7
11	Frem	Swung between attack and defence depending on match momentum.	4
13	Carl	Ended day with four goals in a fine key forward’s effort.	7
14	NM	Quiet game, struggled to get into the contest.	2
15	WB	Played a lone hand as a tall target after Dixon’s injury. Kicked 2.3 and marked well.	6
16	GWS	Pushed further up the ground, but doesn't look himself. Big work-rate though.	4
17	Adel	The Suns’ best forward with four goals.	8
18	WCE	Looked the most likely all night and booted four goals, including the last.	8
19	Bris	Masterful. The difference between the Suns winning and losing.	9
20	Rich	Clearly among the best. Three goals and tireless work-rate ruck and forward.	8
21	Ess	Looked dangerous all night but didn't have his goalkicking radar.	7
22	Port	Did not have his kicking boots on but work-rate outstanding.	7
23	Syd	Had Richards for company and looked dangerous at times in second/third terms.	6

2014 Season

1	Rich	Took a couple of strong contested marks and chipped in with two handy goals.	5
2	Frem	McPharlin kept him well in check.	2
3	Bris	Roamed further up ground than usual, marked well and kicked a late goal.	5
4	Haw	Doesn’t mind throwing his weight around, a good sign in young side.	5
5	Melb	Troubled McDonald to end with 2.2. Got into dangerous spots.	5
6	GWS	Career best five goals and dominated through the air in attack.	8
7	NM	A tower of strength in attack. Took eight marks and kicked two goals.	8
9	StK	Always posed a threat as a big marking and agile forward.	7
10	WB	Stood up after half time to help break the game open. Four goals a great return.	7
11	Adel	Held goalless by Talia and struggled all game.	3
12	Syd	Looked the most dangerous of the Suns talls without hitting the scoreboard strongly.	5
13	WCE	Struggled til last term but ended with three goals. Huge mark put team in front.	4
14	Geel	Beaten by Rivers but kept working to grab for a goal from six marks.	4
15	Haw	Took more marks than any other Suns player and kicked a couple of goals.	4
16	Coll	Took over when Dixon went off to be focal point. Booted two, missed three.	7
17	WB	Kicked 2.2 and was dangerous in patches with Roughead following him.	6
18	Bris	Presented hard all night and covered plenty of ground.	5
19	StK	Too big for Gwilt and four goals was a good effort.	7
20	Carl	Moved back after half time and was a lot better. 24 touches and nine grabs.	7
21	Port	Started well and was the Suns’ most influential big man – seven marks.	6
22	Ess	Super performance highlighted by four goals and eight marks.	7
23	WCE	Two early goals then Mackenzie was able to keep him to one in last three terms.	6
QF		–
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–

2013 Season

1		Ankle.
2	NEAFL	Only played first half. Solid at CHB.	–
3	NEAFL	Kept competing, marvellous given lack of match conditioning.	–
4	NEAFL	Best on ground. Should be elevated this week.	–
5	GWS	Marked strongly and provided one of many tall targets.	5
6	Frem	Work-rate good, but it just didn't happen for him.	3
7	Melb	Got ball rolling with a strong opening quarter. Always gave a target.	6
8	WB	Took several crucial marks and worked hard all night.	6
9	Haw	Continued to impress with marking and mobility.	6
10	Geel	Couple of nice marks but generally well held by Lonergan.	4
11	NM	His marking in the conditions was outstanding and kicked two goals.	7
12	Ess	Injured right knee in heavy clash with Melksham. Subbed out.	1
14		Knee.
15		Knee.
16		Knee.
17		Knee.
18		Knee.
19		Knee.
20		Knee.
21		Knee.
22		Knee.
23		Knee.
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

1	Adel	Not his night tonight. Looked underdone.	2
2	StK	Horror night up forward and sent to play on Riewoldt in second half.	3
3	Ess	Showed his versatility by playing in defence and was solid.	5
4	Bris	Under siege in second half but ok on Merrett.	6
5	NM	More evidence he will become an excellent tall marking forward.	6
6	Frem	Dispatched to defence when Bock went down and impressed.	6
7	GWS	Drifted in and out of the game, certainly not the worst.	4
8	WB	Kicked a goal and presented well but slippery conditions made it tough.	4
9	Port	Presented well and gave the Port defenders headaches but couldn’t convert.	6
10	Coll	Tried to present aggressively at centre half forward but ball rarely delivered.	4
16	NEAFL	Huge return from injury with seven goals. Dominant.	–
17	Bris	Got through his return from injury unscathed.	4
18	Syd	Used in both attack and defence. Got caught napping at times.	4
19	Melb	Struggled to provide a target but got better longer game went – eight marks.	6
20	GWS	Used at both ends of the ground, and fed his runners well.	5
21	Haw	Bobbed up occasionally.	4
22	Carl	Kicked four goals, and played forward, back and in the ruck. Important.	8
23	Adel	Pumped the footy inside 50 on five occasions and kicked a goal.	7