#1 - Leon Davis

[Swanny36]

Leon Davis


Fast Facts

Jumper No: 1
Height: 178cm
Weight: 79kg
DOB: 17 June 1981
Recruited From: Perth (WA)
Career Matches: 139
Career Goals: 169 (career matches/goals at the end of the 2007 season)



2007 Home & Away Totals

Matches: 21
Goals: 29
Marks: 52
Disposals: 257
Kicks: 216

About

Davis took his game to a new level in 2006, booting 23 goals in an outstanding 12 week-stretch to open the season after an injury-riddled 2005. Davis looked fitter than he had ever been before, and was prepared to work hard enough to be able to win the ball in the midfield and push forward where his skill and pace in front of goal helped the Magpies become the most potent attacking force in the competition. Booted four goals in the 102-point mauling of Geelong in round eight, and booted three goals on three other occasions. Unfortunately Davis only played three more games after round 12 due to injury. He was playing brilliantly against Hawthorn in round 17 before wretchedly breaking his ankle, which ended his season and really hurt Collingwood’s chances. A more mature player now with 115 games experience, Davis will again play a big part in the Magpies’ fortunes in 2007.


Records

Brownlow Medal
2006 votes 2; career votes 5

Draft history
1999 AFL Draft 3rd round selection (Collingwood) No. 34 overall on-traded by Fremantle to Sydney for Andrew Schauble

Debut
Round 1, 2000 v Hawthorn @ MCG

In 2007 Leon Davis was ranked 17th in the league for total tackles.

 

[Snag Breac]

Hopefully there'll be a Leon shot under this.

 

[MagpieGirl_13]

A quote from Strauchanie's book 'Bryan Strauchan: My Story' about Neon Leon.

"1. Leon Davis - Loyal. Extremely loyal. Decided to stay at the Pies even when his brother Nick left for Sydney. Must be bloody tense at their Christmas parties"

 

[Swanny36]

How do i post videos of leon davis on here??
from youtube

 

[Swanny36]

Round 1 Leon Davis Match Report:
Leon 'Neon' Davis had a fantastic start to the 2008 AFL Premiership season,he had 17 disposals including 13 kicks and 4 handballs, Davis also had 5 marks 3 tackles and 2 goals to his name by the end of the match, including a fantastic snap close to the boundary line to lift the crowd to their feet.
But it wasnt just the small forwards disposal that was a highlight he also applied fantastic pressure on the Fremantle backman when forward and on Fremantle's midfielders when playing around the ground.
Leon Davis also had 3 first to the ball possessions, 3 Inside50s, 3 Clearences and 6 long kicks.
Davis could have had a number of free kicks for holding the man, holding the ball etc. but he ended the day with just the 1 free kick for and 1 free against.

source - PRO-STATS

Theres my match report of Leons first game for the year. written by me

 

[Swanny36]

Round 2 Leon Davis Match Report:
Leon Davis followed up his impressive round one performance with another very good game in the Magpies' 2 point loss to Brisbane last Friday night,
Davis had 15 disposal's including 13 kicks and 2 handballs along with a goal, again Davis' disposal by foot was a highlight in the wet and dewy conditions.
Davis also laid a very impressive 4 tackles, Davis furthered his performance by having 4 1%'s, 5 clearances, 4 1st to the ball possessions, 5 long kicks and 2 inside 50's.

Source - PRO-STATS


Enjoy the read..
Written and proof read by Swanny36

 

[Snag Breac]

Round 2 Leon Davis Match Report:
Leon Davis followed up his impressive round one performance with another very good game in the Magpies' 2 point loss to Brisbane last Friday night,
Davis had 15 disposal's including 13 kicks and 2 handballs along with a goal, again Davis' disposal by foot was a highlight in the wet and dewy conditions.
Davis also laid a very impressive 4 tackles, Davis furthered his performance by having 4 1%'s, 5 clearances, 4 1st to the ball possessions, 5 long kicks and 2 inside 50's.

Source - PRO-STATS


Enjoy the read..
Written and proof read by Swanny36

Leon was a thrill a minute last week. Let's hope he can do that every game. And full marks for literary colour, Swanny - "dewy" conditions!

 

[Swanny36]

Round 3 Leon Davis Match Report:
Davis had an outstanding game, where the small forward collected 24 disposals which included an impressive 21 kicks and the three handballs. Davis also took 9 marks.
Davis kicked just the one goal and three behinds in an un-characteristic 5 minute burst of inaccurate kicking from the small forward, whose foot skills are usually superb.
He applied good pressure around the ground and inside collingwoods forward 50, he laid 5 tackles, he had 4 running bounces, 2inside50's, 2rebound50's and 4 clearences.
Also he had 2 1%'s and a couple of first to the ball disposals.
Once again for the third consecutive week Davis had an outstanding game.
Davis also racked up his personal career highest tally of disposals, kicks, marks and running bounces, so a fantastic effort from Leon Davis who is establishing himself as one of the premier small forwards in the game by improving every week and having consistency.

Stats Source - PRO-STATS

Written by Swanny36!

 

[Swanny36]

Round 4 Leon Davis Match Report:
Lets be honest the small forward had a dirty game with just 7 disposals (6 kicks 1 handball). although he did seem to spark the match midway through the last quarter with 2 goals in 2-3 minutes and he looked like he was going to win the game for Collingwood off his own boot but then he was taken off but apart from that he had a day to forget, although he did still apply good pressure laying 4 tackles.
hope to see better form next week Leon.


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By Swanny36

 

[Swanny36]

Round 5 Leon Davis Match Report:
Leon Davis bounced back after a dismal performance against arch rivals Carlton, Davis was one of Collingwood's best.
The Small forward had 18 disposals including 14 kicks and 4 handballs.
Davis was also back to his best with his disposal, it was magnificent, he wasnt just getting the ball though he was applying pressure which was proven with 5 tackles, he also produced 2 classy goals.
Davis had 5 clearences aswell as 7 inside 50's and 5 1%'s which was good to see he was doing the team things aswell.
In his 18 disposals he almost had a 100% efficiancy rate, he made just 2 errors.
So a fantastic run back into form for the Collingwood small forward.
Lets hope he can continue next week in the big ANZAC day clash at the MCG between Collingwood and Essendon

Stats Source - PRO-STATS

By Swanny36

 

[Swanny36]

Leon Davis round 6:
Davis had a great game against Essendon where he collected 17 disposals including 15 kicks and 2 handballs, Davis also laid 3 tackles and kicked 3 goals so a great game for the excitement machine.
Davis also had four first to the ball disposals, four clearances, two in50's and five 1%'s, well done for another good game Leon.

By Swanny36..
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[Swanny36]

Leon Davis Round 7:
It was a good but not great return fo the small forward, he picked up just the 13 disposals including 11 kick two handballs and two goals.
Davis also had three clearances, three in50's, one rb50 and six 1%'s.
so like i said a good but not great return for Leon.
back in form in just over a week i hope...

Stats Source - PRO-STATS

By Swanny36

 

[bradrowe#32]

Leon was really good tonight. He didn't look out of place, kicked three goals and got a fair bit of it. Well done magic.

 

[Snag Breac]

Leon was really good tonight. He didn't look out of place, kicked three goals and got a fair bit of it. Well done magic.

You'd have to be a proud buddy reporter today, bradrowe, he was terrific. I love the way he conjures goals out of nothing. Magic indeed.

 

[Swanny36]

You'd have to be a proud buddy reporter today, bradrowe, he was terrific. I love the way he conjures goals out of nothing. Magic indeed.

hey im leons buddy reporter...im the proud one hehehe

 

[Optimax]

hey im leons buddy reporter...im the proud one hehehe

and so you should be the little igniter was firing on all cylinders last night

 

[Swanny36]

and so you should be the little igniter was firing on all cylinders last night

He justified his spot in the team very nicely....he was equal third highest goal kicker on the ground.....
well done Leon.

 

[Snag Breac]

hey im leons buddy reporter...im the proud one hehehe

Jaysus! So you are, Swanny. Forgive my lapse. Put it down to the stress of being buddy to one whose form has not exactly ignited the masses of late.

 

[Swanny36]

Jaysus! So you are, Swanny. Forgive my lapse. Put it down to the stress of being buddy to one whose form has not exactly ignited the masses of late.

lol its ok... just excited to see leon performing always knew he had it just was waiting on the consisitancy......is he considered one of the premier small forwards in the comp now??

 

[Optimax]

lol its ok... just excited to see leon performing always knew he had it just was waiting on the consisitancy......is he considered one of the premier small forwards in the comp now??

Blody oath he is, right now he is up their with th elite if not one of the best.

And is looking at ending up as 200 game 300 goal player, who has played finals and GFs not bad for someone written off so often

 

[Swanny36]

Blody oath he is, right now he is up their with th elite if not one of the best.

And is looking at ending up as 200 game 300 goal player, who has played finals and GFs not bad for someone written off so often

for sure mate i love this guy....BUT i have to admit he was my second choice in the buddy draft because the legendary SWANNY was first preference.....but either way i have enjoyed posting and writing up match reports week after week for leon....if only everyone else would put a little bit of effort into there buddy reports...i speak of you Pie_4_Life.......he promised to do swannys reports well and he hasnt....lol

 

[Swanny36]

BTW Opti i think Davis will be closer to a 250 game player than a 200 gamer...he plays his 150th very shortly (4 weeks)

 

[Optimax]

BTW Opti i think Davis will be closer to a 250 game player than a 200 gamer...he plays his 150th very shortly (4 weeks)

Yeah that is true he reached 150 games alot sooned than i really ever imagined, especially in 03 when he was sadly out of form until the finals series

 

[Swanny36]

Yeah that is true he reached 150 games alot sooned than i really ever imagined, especially in 03 when he was sadly out of form until the finals series

yeh he is only 26 so if he can keep his consistancy then i think he will play 250 by the time he is 31-32 considering injuries if there are any...

 

[Swanny36]

Leon Davis Round 8 Match Report:
Davis was fantastic against the Saints collecting a whopping 27 disposals, which included 22 kicks and 5 handballs in a best on ground performance.
The 27 disposals was a career high for Davis,he also notched up a career high of marks (ten). Davis laid 4 tackles and kicked a miraculous goal.
To add to his already impressive game he had three first to the ball disposals, three clearances, one inside50, five rebound50's and an exciting eight running bounces, which was also a career high.
Great game from Leon keep it up.

By Swanny36

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