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Gippsland Power<\/h5>
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#3 <\/strong>Xavier Lindsay<\/a>
Midfielder | 183cm | 03\/08\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>23 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reprising his role in Gippsland\u2019s midfield after missing National Academy duties, Lindsay took little time to get back up to speed. He won the opening centre clearance in each of the first two quarters and was quite neat at the contest, but proved more hit or miss with his kicking in the early stages. The classy left-footer made better use of his skills as the game opened up and his goal on the stroke of half time gave Gippsland an unlikely lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 <\/strong>Willem Duursma<\/a>
Wing\/Forward | 191cm | 21\/06\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>9 disposals, 4 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While he wasn\u2019t quite as prolific as other weeks, Duursma showed his class in a slightly altered rotation. Having typically shifted to defence from the wing, he went instead went forward on Saturday and booted two goals. The bottom-ager slotted a slick checkside in the opening quarter and converted a lovely overhead mark in term three, showcasing terrific skills and a clean set of hands with each involvement. Opportunities were limited, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10 <\/strong>Max Donohue<\/a>
Wing | 180cm | 19\/03\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A productive operator on the outside, Donohue continued his promising form in Round 4. The top-ager was often sighted sweeping back into pockets of space to help Gippsland find fluency in transition, adding some drive and good ball use. He also snuck forward as any good winger should, popping up with a front-and-centre crumb for his third quarter goal. While largely effective with time and space, Donohue can look to work on absorbing contact and his contested game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#29 <\/strong>Ricky Mentha<\/a>
Small Forward | 179cm | 04\/09\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>14 disposals, 1 goal, 3 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mentha is a player who tends to make things happen and he generated some gilt-edge chances on Saturday, albeit with a low rate of conversion. The small forward was typically crafty at the fall of the ball and looked to direct snaps on goal from tough angles, finishing with one second-quarter major for his troubles. His instincts were sound, but just lacked the end product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#31 <\/strong>Alix Tauru<\/a>
Tall Defender | 191cm | 16\/11\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>15 disposals, 10 marks, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tauru returned a monster performance down back, clunking 10 marks and seemingly growing in confidence with each one. The competitive tall shut down Sydney’s dangerous forwards and peeled off to intercept, planting himself in good positions before flying confidently at the ball. He bordered on overzealous with his attack having dished out a bit of friendly fire in the final quarter, but could hardly be faulted for effort and effectiveness as a defensive wall. A breakout game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#7 <\/strong>Lachlan Cabor<\/a>
Small Forward | 178cm | 28\/09\/2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 4 tackles, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Returning as an over-ager for the Swans, Cabor was utilised in the small forward role. His explosive streak and physicality made him dangerous, though he sometimes ran himself into trouble when carrying the ball. He could hardly be faulted on the defensive end with strong tackling pressure, making for useful grunt work going both ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10 <\/strong>Lachlan Carmichael<\/a>
Midfielder | 183cm | 27\/08\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Swans\u2019 Under 16 MVP last year, Carmichael looks to have been converted from defender to full-time midfielder. He displayed terrific composure in traffic, drawing opponents with feints before disposing of the ball, or stepping to the outside himself. He also showed a great knack for keeping his arms free at the contest and was quite polished in the way of handling. Carmichael began to get busier on the outside as the game wore on, though was most effective at stoppages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#28 <\/strong>Joel Cochran<\/a>
Tall Defender | 195cm | 28\/03\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 4 marks, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fresh off representing the National Academy, Cochran was posted in the Swans\u2019 defence and showed his versatility as a tall prospect. He moves quite well for a 195cm player and was not afraid to carry the ball out of defence or provide overlap run. His kicking at full flight was hit or miss, but he was generally tidy otherwise and looked potent when playing a high line behind the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#29 <\/strong>Ned Hawkins<\/a>
Midfielder | 187cm | 09\/07\/2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 6 marks, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hawkins had little trouble getting his hands on the ball, finishing level as the Swans’ top disposal winner. The over-ager was thrown into the midfield mix having mostly cut his teeth as a wingman last year, and his size was a factor on the inside. There, he bustled through the front of stoppages and used his booming boot to gain quick metres, although a touch of polish could have made him more effective. Hawkins’ final quarter goal was more measured and gave the Swans a sniff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#30 <\/strong>Noah Chamberlain<\/a>
Tall Forward | 192cm | 21\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>14 disposals, 3 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There\u2019s plenty to like about Chamberlain as a tall forward. He\u2019s strong enough to provide a marking target on the lead with clean hands and a fluent leap, but also athletic enough to impact once the ball hits the deck. He booted the first goal of the game with a quick snap around the body and looked quite nimble for his size. The bottom-ager\u2019s intensity and movement gave him real presence despite being shut down aerially after half time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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GIANTS Academy<\/h5>
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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGiants Academy 11.8 (74) def. Tasmania Devils 9.8 (62)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#11 <\/strong>Josaia Delana<\/a>
Midfielder | 176cm | 01\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading the Giants’ disposal count with 25, Delana\u2019s power and speed became more potent as the game opened up. He was neat in the inner circle but began to drive his legs and chain possessions better in the second half. Delana hit the scoreboard in term three with a snap goal after missing one on the run, utilising his agility to prise both chances and help the Giants gain ascendancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17 <\/strong>Jensen Hargreaves<\/a>
Midfielder | 180cm | 01\/05\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>17 disposals, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Starting in midfield, Hargreaves won the opening centre clearance and sharked the ball cleanly off taps a few more times after that. Much like Delana, he began to use his turn of speed more potently in the second half and charged forward with vigour, showcasing a deadly step when bursting away from congestion. He very nearly kicked one of the goals of the day via that method, weaving his way within 20 metres only to miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#28 <\/strong>Coby Hilton<\/a>
Forward | 185cm | 28\/06\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>15 disposals, 5 tackles, 7 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hard to miss in his bright green boots, Hilton was another athletic Giant who brought plenty of flair. He often looked to carry the ball forward, pushing high up the ground and burning off opponents on the way back. One of his best moments was a one-handed pick-up running at full tilt, and while still a raw talent, he looked threatening in attacking phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#29 <\/strong>Riley Hamilton<\/a>
Forward | 188cm | 15\/08\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 3 marks, 4 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hamilton fell into the category of unorthodox yet effective at times on Sunday, coming away with a game-high four goals. To his credit, the 188cm forward took his chances well with three free kick conversions, while also showing a good eye for goal in open play. He was a little fumbly at ground level and clumsy over the ball, but got the job done inside 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#47 <\/strong>Cooper Bell<\/a>
Key Forward | 198cm | 30\/11\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>12 disposals, 8 hitouts, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bell moves ridiculously well for a player his size and Tasmania simply didn\u2019t have a matchup for him. He spent most of the game up forward with stints in the ruck, roaming up the ground and getting amongst the Giants\u2019 avenues to forward 50. He bagged a goal in the third term and could have had a couple more, but caught the eye most with his raw pace at 198cm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#50 <\/strong>Logan Smith<\/a>
Ruck | 204cm | 24\/09\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 5 marks, 29 hitouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Much like Bell, Smith is a tall with terrific dexterity and fundamental skills. He was the Giants\u2019 primary ruck on Sunday and won a game-high 29 hitouts against a counterpart from the National Academy. Smith\u2019s sheer reach and clean hands were terrific, as was his fluky knack for flicking taps or handballs over his shoulder to teammates at stoppages. He had a presence around the ground with five marks and was quite tidy all-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#2 <\/strong>Daniel Cooney<\/a>
Forward | 177cm | 09\/05\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 3 inside 50s, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A small forward with dancing feet, Cooney may not have been able to prise a goal on Sunday but had some crafty moments. He showed a good bit of toe to skip around opponents and was hardly hemmed in with ball in hand, shifting one way or the other to manufacture pockets of space. He was lively inside 50 and also ventured up the ground to use his speed on the way back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 <\/strong>Connor Ling<\/a>
Midfielder | 177cm | 01\/11\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 6 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In another tough loss for the Devils, their skipper stood up through the midfield and tried to make things happen in crunch moments. Ling was hard at it and quite clean in the clinches, but also showed flashes of flair in one-two passages and with baulks or spins which put him in the clear. He ended up with a goal just before three-quarter time, assisted by his twin brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#8 <\/strong>Tommy Bennett<\/a>
Defender | 186cm | 29\/06\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 6 marks, 8 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Along with the likes of Harry Elmer<\/strong> among Tasmania’s band of solid defenders, Bennett had plenty of mopping up to do down back. The top-ager brought a bit of dare to the Devils\u2019 rebounding, taking the game on with run-and-carry and quick ball movement. He tended to play a high line and wasn\u2019t afraid to venture up the corridor on the overlap, even bursting through for an early shot on goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10 <\/strong>Oliver Dean<\/a>
Ruck\/Forward | 201cm | 16\/08\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>15 disposals, 6 marks, 10 hitouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming off National Academy duties, Dean looked more assured back at Talent League level and returned one of his best stat lines to date. The 201cm ruck-forward had a greater impact around the ground with six marks and played the basics well, proving clean by hand to allow others to do their job in carrying the ball. Dean had a chance to hit the scoreboard in term two but missed the set shot, otherwise showing promise with areas to still improve on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#21 <\/strong>Lenny Douglas<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 179cm | 03\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>17 disposals, 2 tackles, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Douglas showcased his usual explosive streak with plenty of midfield minutes on Sunday. The dynamic talent looked dangerous when bursting away to the outside, utilising his powerful first few steps to get clear and evade would-be tacklers. He couldn\u2019t quite produce a goal this time out, but was lively with ball in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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