Zach MERRETT

2017 Digest:   With stars back in the mix he should be even more dangerous but can expect more heat from opponents.

2017 NAB Cup:  

2017 Season

1	Haw	Ball-magnet in midfield and looks set to take his game to another level this season. Unbelievable first half and end with 37 touches.	9
2	Bris	Pure speed was enough to break open the match in second quarter when Bombers raced seven goals clear. Tired late.	8
3	Carl	Slowish start then warmed to task despite Curnow’s shadow; Six clearances and four tackles.	7
4	Adel	Class midfielder who never stopped trying, laid seven tackles and won five clearances.	7
5	Coll	Worked into the game after a slowish start but by the end was knocking up winning kicks.	8
6	Melb	Ball use was uncharacteristically poor in midfield. Won the ball well though, but couldn’t get much going.	6
7	Frem	Had 19 touches in the first half and nine in the second. His influence dropped because of a tag.	7
8	Geel	Kept the wheels rolling with 33 disposals, 12 tackles and 11 contested possessions another strong effort.	8
9	WCE	Continues to rack up the touches, even with Redden assigned to him early. Set the tone.	8
10	Rich	Shadowed by Lambert at times and when tag on struggled. When allowed off the leash he grabbed plenty of ball	6
11	GWS	Good ball winner again, but not as damaging as he can be. Plenty of footy backward of centre.	7
12	Port	Knocked up winning the ball in midfield. Did most of his work as a first-receiver, but used ball expertly.	8
13		Bye.
14	Syd	Found the Sherrin well again and got better as the game wore on. The most clearances for the Bombers.	8
15	Bris	Very quiet first half, but then lifted in the third quarter.	5
16	Coll	Despite Greenwood shadow (and elbow to head that startled him) his ball use and creativity was first class.	8
17	StK	Prolific first half and couldn't be halted by Saints. Finished with 37 disposals.	9
18	NM	Lifted in the last quarter when North threatened an upset. 33 disposals and nine clearances.	7
19	WB	Struggled early opposed to Libba and ball use was off. Worked into game slowly, but not his best.	5
20	Carl	Won a heap of the sherrin but so many times he wants to go sideways – might win a boot scooting comp. Go forward young man.	6
21		Suspended.
22	GCS	Down on his prolific numbers on his return, with Miller keeping a close eye on him.	6
23	Frem	Superb in midfield with 31 possessions, but it was the four goals that were the highlight.	9
EF	Syd	Claimed his share of footy (21 disposals) but many of them were chipping passes that didn’t penetrate.	5

2016 Season

1	GCS	Outstanding work ethic and found plenty of the ball.	8
2	Melb	Huge performance centred around prolific work-rate, five inside-50s, eight tackles and three clearances.	8
3	Port	Five inside-50s and eight tackles due reward for an energetic display.	7
4	Geel	Monster game. Eight inside-50s, eight tackles, one goal and three clearances.	8
5	Coll	Ran hard all day across the midfield, but wasn’t damaging.	4
6	Carl	Always drives hard and ended with six inside-50s and six tackles. Doesn’t play bad games.	7
7	Syd	Played with a lot of confidence across the midfield – eight tackles and four clearances.	6
8	NM	Monster effort highlight by eight tackles, 18 contested possessions and five clearances.	8
9	StK	Continues to relish added responsibility this year and is approaching top level midfield status.	7
10	Rich	Not as prolific as he has been but managed nine tackles, four inside-50s and two clearances.	6
11	Frem	Relentless with his hard work and had 37 touches.	7
12	Haw	Got away to great start, but had turnovers. Dons’ best midfielder.	7
13	GWS	Huge effort helped keep team in the game. Eight inside-50s, three clearances and eight tackles.	8
15	WCE	Continued his quality season and won important contests.	7
16	StK	Clear-cut Dons’ best and kept winning touches and clearances.	8
17	Rich	Continued fine season in midfield and used it well mostly. A shoo-in to win Crichton Medal.	7
18	Bris	One of Bombers’ best again in midfield and ball use generally good. A bit off-color late.	7
19	Adel	Six clearances, eight inside-50s and 11 contested possessions.	7
20	Geel	Battled hard for five clearances, four inside-50s and four tackles. Handy without starring.	6
21	GCS	Unusually sloppy at times by foot but continued to find the ball to play a vital role.	7
22	WB	Bombers’ best and continued to be a prolific ball-winner. Has had a super season.	8
23	Carl	Big game. His precision by foot separated him from the rest.	8

2015 Season

1	Syd	Handy contributions at times.	5
2	Haw	Played with maturity and was one of a few Bombers to stand up to Hawks charge.	7
3	Carl	Gets under guard and did so again to collect some handy disposals.	6
4	Coll	Steadily racked up 20 touches but he didn’t hurt the Pies at all.	5
5	StK	Useful game on wing.	6
6	Frem	An impressive display. Creative and kicked a goal from 23 touches.	6
7	NM	Ran through the middle and worked his butt off despite modest stats.	5
8	Bris	In the thick of it all day and prepared to tackle hard at every opportunity.	6
9	Rich	Showed plenty. Ran hard and creative around the ground.	7
10	Geel	Among better Bombers with five inside-50s and four clearances.	6
11	WCE	One of the better players. Presented and tackled with intensity.	7
13	Haw	Huge effort. Found space and used ball well when he got it. Developing well.	7
14	StK	Not the worst but outnumbered.	4
15	Melb	Another solid day from the improving youngster. Eight tackles.	7
16	NM	13 contested possessions and a hard worker all night around ground.	7
17	Port	On Boak early. Worked hard and tackled strongly winning a lot of ball.	6
18	WB	Six inside-50s, a goal and played with a positive mindset. Handy effort.	7
19		Foot.
20		Foot.
21		Foot.
22		Foot.
23		Foot.

2014 Season

1	NM	Sub came on in third quarter and had big nine touches in last term.	3
2	Haw	Sub. On third term to replace Ryder but didn’t impact like coach would have liked.	1
3	VFL	Had a purple patch late to get the Bombers back in the game. Good.	–
4	VFL	Classy with ball in hand and had a real impact.	–
5	VFL	Struggled a bit to get into the game. Not his best.	–
6	Coll	Sub. Goal in final term and did a few good things after coming on in third term.	3
7	WB	His tackling was a highlight and set the tone for the team.	5
8	Bris	Not a big factor.	3
9	Syd	Had some good moments and caught the eye with his lacing left boot.	5
11	Rich	Copped a heavy hit from Chaplin but bounced back to kick two goals. Impressive.	7
12	GWS	Matched on Frost initially and had reasonable share of the ball.	6
13	Melb	Kicked a goal and was OK around the packs.	5
14	Adel	The sub. Did well after coming on in the third term.	3
15	Geel	Sub. Quickly amassed seven disposals and set Colyer up for a goal.	2
16	Port	Produced three clearances and six inside-50s.	7
17	Coll	Brilliant dribbling goal at start of second half and had a heap of the ball.	7
18	WB	Huge game for an 18-year-old. Four inside-50s and some great run and spread.	7
19	Syd	Played as negating forward on Shaw.	5
20	Rich	Quiet first half then lifted, particularly in third term. One goal, two goal assists.	5
21	WCE	Sub came on early in third term to add pace.	2
22	GCS	Goes from strength to strength: 10 tackles, four inside-50s and a goal.	7
23	Carl	Another classy display from the youngster. Clever in traffic.	6
EF	NM	Handy game to complete a good season.	5
SF		–
PF		–
GF		–