Review Player Season Review 2017

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Starting off with SonOfJo

1. Jack Silvagni




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-11/season-review-jack-silvagni

GAMES
Season 2017: 20

Career: 28

GOALS
Season 2017: 19

Career: 26

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 201 (10.05) Kicks: 144 (7.20) Marks: 90 (4.50) Contested possessions: 62 (3.10) Uncontested possessions: 137 (6.85) Tackles: 51 (2.55)

OVERVIEW
Following family tradition, the third-generation Silvagni switched his No.2 guernsey for the No.1 ahead of his second season at Carlton.

With eight senior games under his belt, Silvagni entered 2017 chasing his first win in the navy blue, waiting until Round 3 against Essendon to experience victory.

 

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3. Marc Murphy




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-11/season-review-marc-murphy

GAMES
Season 2017: 22

Career: 236

GOALS
Season 2017: 11

Career: 168

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Effective disposals: 478 (21.8) Score involvements: 125 (5.7) Marks: 127 (5.8) Contested Possessions: 225 (10.2) Uncontested Possessions: 430 (19.5) Inside 50s: 97 (4.4)

OVERVIEW
After an injury-interrupted 2016, Murphy returned to his best this season in his fifth year as captain.

He was one of seven Blues to play every game in 2017, finishing ninth in the competition for effective possessions.

He also led the Blues for disposals, contested possessions, score involvements and inside 50s.

 

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4. Bryce Gibbs






http://www.carltonfc.com.au/sites/Carlton/news/2017-09-12/season-review-bryce-gibbs

GAMES
Season 2017: 22

Career: 231

GOALS
Season 2017: 17

Career: 137

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 590 (26.82) Kicks: 362 (16.45) Handballs: 228 (10.36) Marks: 114 (5.18) Contested Possessions: 223 (10.14) Tackles: 129 (5.86) Clearances: 112 (5.09)

OVERVIEW
For the second straight year, Gibbs featured in every one of the Blues’ 22 matches.

As one of the men to stop in Carlton’s 22 in 2017, the 28-year-old led the way through the middle to finish the season ranked first at the Club for clearances.

He also finished second for contested possessions (223) and score involvements (123) and third for effective disposals (411).

 

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5. Sam Petrevski-Seton




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-11/season-review-sam-petrevskiseton

GAMES
Season 2017: 20

GOALS
Season 2017: 10

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 280 (14) Tackles: 95 (4.8) Marks: 127 (5.8) Contested Possessions: 139 (7) Clearances 42: (2.1)

OVERVIEW
In just his first season, Petrevski-Seton became a regular in the Blues’ engine room, playing 20 of a possible 22 games and earning a Rising Star nomination in Round 7.

 

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6. Kade Simpson




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-12/season-review-kade-simpson

GAMES
Season 2017: 22

Career: 286

GOALS
Season 2017: 4

Career: 131

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 529 (24.05) Kicks: 377 (17.14) Marks: 162 (7.36) Contested possessions: 144 (6.55) Tackles: 59 (2.68) Rebound 50s: 83 (3.77) One-percenters: 36 (1.64) Metres gained: 9019 (409.95)

OVERVIEW
He may be Carlton’s most senior player, but age was no barrier for Simpson, who was one of seven Blues to play every game in 2017 while moving into equal sixth in Carlton's overall games tally alongside Anthony Koutoufides.

 

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7. Dylan Buckley

http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-12/season-review-dylan-buckley

GAMES
Season 2017: 1

Career: 39

GOALS
Season 2017: 0

Career: 16

AFL STATISTICS (from one game):
Disposals: 8, Rebound 50s: 2, Tackles: 1, Inside 50s: 1

OVERVIEW
Season 2017 didn’t go to plan for Buckley, with form and injuries restricting the speedster to just one senior game.

The 24-year-old’s sole appearance came against the Western Bulldogs in Round 17, but a hamstring injury cut his afternoon short, sidelining him for the next two weeks.

 

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8. Matthew Kreuzer



http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-14/season-review-matthew-kreuzer

GAMES
Season 2017: 21

Career: 161

GOALS
Season 2017: 12

Career: 84

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 321 (15.29) Kicks: 206 (9.81) Marks: 69 (3.29) Contested possessions: 206 (9.81) Contested marks: 19 (0.90) Hitouts: 665 (31.67) Clearances: 94 (4.48) Tackles: 107 (5.10)

OVERVIEW
Kreuzer’s 10th season was without a doubt the best of his career.

Reaping the rewards of an injury-free pre-season, the Blues’ big man battled manfully in each of his 21 appearances, averaging 15.29 disposals, 4.48 clearances and 31.67 hitouts per game.

The much-loved ruckman celebrated his 150th match in style with a one-point win over Greater Western Sydney in Round 12. In another outstanding performance, Kreuzer inspired his teammates with 21 possessions, 33 hitouts, six marks and a goal.

 

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9. Patrick Cripps




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-14/season-review-patrick-cripps


GAMES
Season 2017: 15

Career: 59

GOALS
Season 2017: 7

Career: 23

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 374 (24.9) Contested possessions: 203 (13.5) Effective disposals: 257 (17.1) Clearances: 100 (6.7) Contested marks: 11 (0.7) Tackles: 90 (6)

OVERVIEW
Cripps’ season came to an abrupt end in Round 15, with a fractured leg sidelining him for the rest of the season.

It wasn’t the only setback the young gun suffered in 2017 – a year which highlighted his toughness and big heart.

A stress reaction in his back kept him off the track for a large chunk of pre-season, but he won his race against the clock to be fit for the Blues’ season opener.

 

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10. Harry McKay


http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-14/season-review-harry-mckay

GAMES
Season 2017: 2

Career: 2

GOALS
Season 2017: 3

Career: 3

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 15 (7.5) Kicks: 11 (5.5) Marks: 7 (3.5) Contested possessions: 8 (4) Contested marks: 3 (1.5)

OVERVIEW
With the hype surrounding his AFL debut building as the season progressed, McKay delighted fans when he pulled on his No.10 guernsey for the first time in Round 18.

Against Brisbane at The Gabba, the 19-year-old demonstrated his athleticism, gathering 11 disposals (seven contested), six marks and one goal.

Following an impressive first display in the navy blue, McKay retained his spot for the Blues’ clash with Geelong where he booted two majors in his first match at Etihad Stadium.

 

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12. Blaine Boekhorst



http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-14/season-review-blaine-boekhorst


GAMES
Season 2017: 7

Career: 25

GOALS
Season 2017: 7

Career: 15

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 116 (16.57) Kicks: 77 (11) Marks: 31 (4.43) Contested possessions: 30 (4.29) Tackles: 21 (3)

OVERVIEW
On the back of two 36-disposal performances for the Northern Blues, Boekhorst earned a senior call-up for Carlton’s Round 13 clash with Gold Coast.

While he was unable to solidify a position in the senior side, Boekhorst managed to build consistency across the team’s final four games to finish his third season on a high.

He averaged a goal a game in his seven matches, with three of them earning him Carlton's Goal of the Week honours.

 

[Davey33]

10. Harry McKay


http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-14/season-review-harry-mckay

GAMES
Season 2017: 2

Career: 2

GOALS
Season 2017: 3

Career: 3

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 15 (7.5) Kicks: 11 (5.5) Marks: 7 (3.5) Contested possessions: 8 (4) Contested marks: 3 (1.5)

OVERVIEW
With the hype surrounding his AFL debut building as the season progressed, McKay delighted fans when he pulled on his No.10 guernsey for the first time in Round 18.

Against Brisbane at The Gabba, the 19-year-old demonstrated his athleticism, gathering 11 disposals (seven contested), six marks and one goal.

Following an impressive first display in the navy blue, McKay retained his spot for the Blues’ clash with Geelong where he booted two majors in his first match at Etihad Stadium.

shame that he only played the two games. me thinks wouldve been alot more upside if he had debuted a little earlier...

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

shame that he only played the two games. me thinks wouldve been alot more upside if he had debuted a little earlier...

Provided two good highlights in two games for mine. That juggle mark and left foot goal. And the one that tapped and ran onto and outran the defender. That was enough for me for now.

 

[Aphrodite]

11. Sam Kerridge



http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-14/season-review-sam-kerridge


GAMES
Season 2017: 11

Career: 59

GOALS
Season 2017: 2

Career: 31

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 238 (21.6) Tackles: 48 (4.4) Contested possessions: 92 (8.4) Uncontested possessions: 151 (13.7) Metres gained: 3023 (274.8) Score involvements: 42 (3.8)

OVERVIEW
It was a season of contrasting halves for Kerridge.

The hardworking midfielder could only muster 17 disposals across his first two games in the first half of the season, but hit a strong vein of form to feature in the Blues’ last nine matches.

With Ed Curnow and Patrick Cripps succumbing to season-ending injuries, Kerridge made the most of his recall from the VFL, averaging 25 disposals in the back half of the season.

 

[Aphrodite]

13. Jed lamb




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-15/season-review-jed-lamb

GAMES
Season 2017: 11

Career: 48

GOALS
Season 2017: 6

Career: 36

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 141 (12.8) Inside 50s: 38 (3.4) Tackles: 28 (2.6) Score involvements: 47 (4.3) Metres gained: 2,885 (262.3) Tackles inside 50: 14 (1.3) Marks inside 50: 13 (1.2)

OVERVIEW
A knee injury delayed Lamb’s start to the season, with the former Swan and Giant’s first competitive hitout coming in Round 6 of the VFL.

After four weeks for the Northern Blues, Lamb was recalled for the clash with Greater Western Sydney, cementing a spot in Carlton’s forward line for the remainder of the season.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

11. Sam Kerridge



http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-14/season-review-sam-kerridge


GAMES
Season 2017: 11

Career: 59

GOALS
Season 2017: 2

Career: 31

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 238 (21.6) Tackles: 48 (4.4) Contested possessions: 92 (8.4) Uncontested possessions: 151 (13.7) Metres gained: 3023 (274.8) Score involvements: 42 (3.8)

OVERVIEW
It was a season of contrasting halves for Kerridge.

The hardworking midfielder could only muster 17 disposals across his first two games in the first half of the season, but hit a strong vein of form to feature in the Blues’ last nine matches.

With Ed Curnow and Patrick Cripps succumbing to season-ending injuries, Kerridge made the most of his recall from the VFL, averaging 25 disposals in the back half of the season.

I'm glad that they are pumping these player reviews out quicker this year.
Agree that Kerridge deserves credit for his form in the second half of the year, but he still needs to work on his fumbles and disposal under pressure. This might be a slight contradiction but I'd like to see his contested/uncontested numbers reversed. As more of an inside mid and run with player he should be getting more 50/50s and hardballs. Happy to persist with him a bit longer but also happy for him to be pushed out as depth.

 

[Cripps 'n' Blue Bloods]

13. Jed lamb




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-15/season-review-jed-lamb

GAMES
Season 2017: 11

Career: 48

GOALS
Season 2017: 6

Career: 36

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 141 (12.8) Inside 50s: 38 (3.4) Tackles: 28 (2.6) Score involvements: 47 (4.3) Metres gained: 2,885 (262.3) Tackles inside 50: 14 (1.3) Marks inside 50: 13 (1.2)

OVERVIEW
A knee injury delayed Lamb’s start to the season, with the former Swan and Giant’s first competitive hitout coming in Round 6 of the VFL.

After four weeks for the Northern Blues, Lamb was recalled for the clash with Greater Western Sydney, cementing a spot in Carlton’s forward line for the remainder of the season.

Thought Lamb was generally pretty good when he played. I like his inside 50 and score involvement numbers. Good link up player without having to get too much of the ball. Makes up for his lack of goals by getting others involved but would like to see him slot more if he continues to get regular games next year.

 

[Space Cadet]

I'm glad that they are pumping these player reviews out quicker this year.
Agree that Kerridge deserves credit for his form in the second half of the year, but he still needs to work on his fumbles and disposal under pressure. This might be a slight contradiction but I'd like to see his contested/uncontested numbers reversed. As more of an inside mid and run with player he should be getting more 50/50s and hardballs. Happy to persist with him a bit longer but also happy for him to be pushed out as depth.

Still got a way to go but I thought he improved quite noticeably when he played the last 9 games straight. Can see him being around for a while longer.

 

[Aphrodite]

14. Liam Jones




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-15/season-review-liam-jones

GAMES
Season 2017: 12

Career: 95

GOALS
Season 2017: 0

Career: 84

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 135 (11.2) Kicks: 95 (7.9) Marks: 56 (4.7) One-percenters: 132 (11) Contested marks: 17 (1.4) Intercepts: 90 (7.5)

OVERVIEW
The Jones renaissance was undeniably Carlton’s best story of 2017.

Out of favour and out of contract at year’s end, the 26-year-old’s prospects of remaining a Blue beyond 2017 appeared grim at the dawn of the new season.

But what happened next will go down as one of the great rebirths of a footy career.

 

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15. Sam Docherty




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-15/season-review-sam-docherty

GAMES
Season 2017: 22

Career: 92

GOALS
Season 2017: 3

Career: 14

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 613 (27.9) Effective disposals: 487 (22.1) Marks: 199 (9) Rebound 50s: 126 (5.7) Metres gained: 11,321 (514.6) Intercepts: 139 (6.3)

OVERVIEW
Docherty was duly rewarded for a stellar season, earning a maiden All-Australian selection and Carlton’s first since Marc Murphy and Chris Judd in 2011.

 

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16. Billy Smedts


http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-18/season-review-billie-smedts

GAMES
Season 2017: 9

Career: 47

GOALS
Season 2017: 1

Career: 20

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 91 (10.11) Kicks: 44 (4.89) Marks: 31 (2.22) Contested possessions: 27 (3.00) Tackles: 32 (3.56)

OVERVIEW
Having arrived at Ikon Park from Geelong at the end of 2016, Smedts made his Carlton debut in the season opener against Richmond.

After just one senior game for the Cats in 2016, the 25-year-old pulled on his new navy blue guernsey on nine occasions.

 

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17. Sam Rowe




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-18/season-review-sam-rowe-

GAMES
Season 2017: 9
Career: 82

GOALS
Season 2017: 1

Career: 16

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposal efficiency: (83.8 per cent) Intercepts: 53 (5.9) One-percenters: 66 (7.3) Contested marks: 4 (0.4)

OVERVIEW
Rowe hit career-best form before succumbing to a season-ending ACL tear in Round 9.

The competitive defender kept some of the competition’s most dangerous forwards quiet in his nine matches, including Jesse Hogan (goalless), Darcy Moore (one goal), Tim Membrey (one goal), Joe Daniher (one goal) and Charlie Dixon (two goals).

 

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20. Lachie Plowman




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-18/season-review-lachie-plowman


GAMES
Season 2017: 21

Career: 60

GOALS
Season 2017: 0

Career: 1

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 301 (14.33) Kicks: 178 (8.48) Marks: 111 (5.29) Contested possessions: (5.29) Rebound 50s: 38 (1.81) One-percenters: 94 (4.48) Intercepts: 112 (5.33)

OVERVIEW
Plowman enjoyed a consistent second year at Carlton, managing the most games (21) in a season since he began his career at Greater Western Sydney in 2013.

With a positive pre-season launching his fifth year in the AFL, Plowman came out of the blocks firing, averaging 18.67 disposals in defence after the first three rounds.

 

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21. Ciaran Sheehan



http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-19/season-review-ciaran-sheehan

GAMES
Season 2017: 2

Career: 6

GOALS
Season 2017: 0

Career: 0

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 19 (9.5) Disposal efficiency (84.2 per cent) Marks: 5 (2.5) Metres gained: 260 (130) Intercepts: 10 (5) One-percenters: 7 (3.5)

OVERVIEW
After a wretched run of injuries, hardworking Irish rookie Ciaran Sheehan finally had some luck in 2017.

The 26-year-old missed just two VFL matches through injury, while breaking into the senior line-up for the first time since 2014.

 

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22. Caleb Marchbank




http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2017-09-19/season-review-caleb-marchbank


GAMES
Season 2017: 16

Career: 23

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 248 (15.50) Kicks: 184 (11.50) Marks: 102 (6.38) Contested possessions: 80 (5.00) Rebound 50s: 49 (3.06) One-percenters: 60 (3.75) Intercepts: 97 (6.06)

OVERVIEW
Caleb Marchbank entered Carlton’s fold after seeking a trade to Ikon Park during last year’s trade period.

Keen to earn the respect of his new teammates, the former Giant put in the hard yards during pre-season to pull on the navy blue in Round 1.

On the opening night of the season, the 20-year-old turned heads with his instinctive read on the play, gathering five intercept marks and 13 intercept possessions against the Tigers.

He went on to become the first of five young Blues nominated for the 2017 NAB AFL Rising Star in Round 6, but was restricted to just 10 matches thereafter with injury playing another part in his third year in the AFL.

 

[Davey33]

Provided two good highlights in two games for mine. That juggle mark and left foot goal. And the one that tapped and ran onto and outran the defender. That was enough for me for now.

yeahh but imagine he would've played 10 games not 2...not just the highlights but the experience...