Tom YOUNG

2014 Digest:   Former Pie is taking steady steps towards becoming a regular defender. Not flashy but can do a job and has the height to stand talls or smalls. Trained well and pre-season form was solid.

2014 NAB Cup:   Wrapped up his spot in defence. Very impressive over pre-season and is fitter than this time last year.

2014 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1		Senior emergency.
2	PM	Solid game down back. Put his hand up for recall.	–
3	VFL	Strong contributor from the outset at half back.	–
4	GWS	Had his hands full with the bigger Patton after starting on Sumner.	4
5	Carl	Had hands full with Waite from the start.	3
6	Adel	Stood Lynch and struggled to keep up. Copped a heavy knock at one stage.	4
7	VFL	Played down back and was brave at times.	–
8	VFL	Solid outing across half back.	–
9	VFL	Bye.	–
10	VFL	Beat his opponent in defence and even pushed forward for a goal.	–
11	VFL	Bye.	–
12	VFL	Good effort at half back and is pressing for a senior recall.	–
13	VFL	Better after half time to regain a bit of touch.	–
14	VFL	Solid at half back and pushed forward to kick a goal.	–
15	VFL	One of the Bulldogs’ best. 25 touches in best game of 2014.	–
16	VFL	Wasn’t a big factor but did his bit at half back.	–
17	VFL	Struggled a bit at half back in loss to Box Hill.	–
18	VFL	Best game in some week at half back. 23 possessions.	–
19	VFL	Excellent at half back. Didn’t let anything through.	–
20	VFL	Another good outing with 28 possessions. In nice touch.	–
21	VFL	Solid enough at half back in strong win.	–
22	VFL	Continued good run with 23 possessions and a goal.	–
23	GWS	First game for year and didn’t have a great night.	3
QF		–
SF	VFL	Better than past few weeks and was composed when needed.	–
PF	VFL	The one Dog to have a shocker. Nervous off-season awaits.	–
GF		–

2013 Season

Played for : Western Bulldogs

1	Bris	Solid start in defensive role.	6
2	Frem	Battled Mayne for most of day and held his own. Looks a good pick-up.	6
3	Rich	Had his hands full down back on a variety of opponents.	3
4	Adel	Lined up in defence and was serviceable across half back.	5
5	Geel	Good effort. Proving a shrewd pick-up for Dogs. Won battles when he had to.	7
6	WCE	Exposed early by Cox then Darling.	2
7	NM	Has a dip in defence and had several opponents. Not pretty but handy.	5
8	GCS	Fought an intriguing battle with Hall and shared the points.	5
9	StK	Played his part across half back. Solid enough.	5
10		Calf.
11		Calf.
12		Calf.
13		Calf.
14	VFL	Started well but drifted from the game a touch in second half.	–
15	VFL	Bye.	–
16	VFL	Manned up by Shenton across half back then was concussed.	–
17	VFL	Not this best outing after concussion last week.	–
18	WCE	Had Hill who kicked two early goals but then he got right on top. Steady.	6
19	Syd	On Shaw at half back and was OK.	4
20	Carl	Sturdy effort in defence and found enough ball to also be an attacking contributor.	6
21	Adel	Quiet game in defence where he missed tackles and targets. Subbed out in third.	3
22	Bris	Steady without starring in defence. Does a job and disciplined doing it.	5
23	Melb	Typically unobtrusive display across half-back line. Dirty after missing sitter of a goal.	6
QF
SF
PF
GF

2012 Season

Played for : Collingwood

1	VFL	Spent a lot of time at half back. Not the worst.	–
2	VFL	Worked hard but wasn’t a major influence.	–
3	VFL	Ok in midfield again but needs to get more footy in space.	–
4	Port	Only eight touches despite 91 minutes game time, but seven tackles.	3
5	VFL	Struggled to have a big impact. Not his best outing.	–
7	VFL	Key contributor in the upset win. Hard in close.	–
8	VFL	Provided a strong body at the stoppages. Fair.	–
10	GCS	Only three kicks and not a big contributor despite a run on the ball.	4
11	Melb	On five minutes in to replace Didak. OK one-on-one.	4
13	WCE	Won crucial contest upon being subbed on for Clarke in final term.	1
14	VFL	Won a lot of ball in close and used his body well.	–
15	VFL	Won plenty of ball in the midfield and gave some drive.	–
16	VFL	Worked hard in heavy going all day. Good effort.	–
17	Haw	OK early but faded right out when the Hawks took control.	2
18	GWS	Played his role in a defensive unit that conceded just seven goals.	4
19	StK	Subbed on third term and went to midfield on Goddard. Handy contribution.	2
20	VFL	18 possessions in Magpies loss to Sandringham.	–
21	VFL	Worked hard around the ball. 19 touches.	–
22	VFL	Just 13 possessions after a good opening term.	–