GLENELG 1.1 | 5.4 | 6.6 | 7.8 (50) GOALS: BEST: <\/p>\n\n\n\n GLENELG:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #5 <\/strong>Jacob McNicol<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>37 disposals, 5 marks, 5 clearances, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n McNicol ran riot in Glenelg\u2019s losing effort, comfortably leading all comers and racking up possessions in all parts of the ground. He had his flawless run of kicking at least three goals per game broken \u2013 settling for two \u2013 but broke new ground in disposals. The midfielder spread forward hard and snuck free inside 50 to kick two first half goals, while also dropping back to support Glenelg\u2019s defensive transition. He went by foot 33 times and showed good kicking power throughout the day, albeit without being as pinpoint as he would have liked at times. Nonetheless, McNicol\u2019s sheer work rate and eye-catching lateral movement were prominent all day long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #11 <\/strong>Harvey Croker<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>20 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Croker helped front Glenelg\u2019s second quarter response, booting two quality long goals to apply some scoreboard pressure. He wheeled and stepped around opponents to free up his raking left foot on both finishes, showing the class he possesses. Having started on the wing, Croker also spent time on-ball where his quick and clean hands were quite useful. Like McNicol, he drifted into good spots during Glenelg’s attacking phase to keep the play flowing forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #25 <\/strong>Jobe Janeway<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 3 marks, 3 clearances, 31 hitouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n Backing up his maiden top-age appearance last week, Janeway imposed himself in the ruck with nearly triple the hitouts of his direct opponent. He was effective with them too, either turning to shield and guide his hits down to the rovers, or clearing the pack with a strong fist. Janeway also made an aerial impact around the ground with two terrific contested marks, getting his knee up in packs and extending overhead. He was surprisingly nimble and poised with ball in hand, playing the basics well to feed the Bays’ runners. At 206cm, that’s not always so straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #29 <\/strong>Harry Franz<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 6 marks, 8 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was another strong marking game from Franz, who matched Janeway to take an equal game-high two contested grabs. He was reliable in aerial contests, either standing tall in packs or going back with the flight of the ball. His strong hands would also have put Glenelg at ease when Sturt sent the ball in long. Further to that, Franz\u2019s safe and efficient ball use held up on the way out of defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Others:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The likes of Josh Jarrad <\/strong>(five marks, 1.2) and Lachlan Allen <\/strong>(16 disposals, six marks) provided a connection point heading forward for Glenelg, along with skipper Kobe Gibson<\/strong> in midfield (19 disposals, four clearances). At the other end of the ground, Jack Wakelin<\/strong> (21 disposals, nine marks) and Harvey Raidis <\/strong>(18 and 10) had their hands full while attempting to hit back on the rebound. Kai Edwards<\/strong> chopped out in the ruck from his usual key forward post, while fellow state squad inclusion Ben Copping<\/strong> laid six tackles and got a run through midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n STURT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #8 <\/strong>Lachie Werts<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>9 disposals, 2 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n While not overly prolific, Werts made his chances count with a couple of clinical finishes on goal. His slick steal and snap made for his first scoreboard impact, before a classy dribble over the back made it two majors. Outside of those moments, Werts showed great evasive skills to step or slip out of tackles, while being willing to work up the ground to find possessions. The small forward tends to swoop on the loose ball like few others can, but could perhaps find it a little more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #22 <\/strong>Taj Garrett<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>23 disposals, 9 marks, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sturt\u2019s running machine was up to his usual tricks on the wing. He dropped back to intercept and provided an outlet option as Sturt exited defensive 50, while also peeling forward to become a link in the attacking chain. His work rate saw him accumulate possessions with ease throughout the day, showing great speed and a good set of hands while operating at full tilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
STURT 5.2 | 8.2 | 12.5 | 18.7 (115)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glenelg: <\/strong>H. Croker 2, J. McNicol 2, L. Allen, R. Arcot, J. Jarrad
Sturt: <\/strong>I. Wilkinson 6, R. Davies 3, L. Werts 2, B. Beaven, O. Dixon, T. Lindsay, K. Matthews-Hampton, A. Mills, N. Mitchell, N. Ricciuto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Glenelg: <\/strong>J. McNicol, H. Franz, T. Cain, L. Allen, L. Bordignon
Sturt: <\/strong>A. Ryan, J. Lagana, A. Mills, J. Nelson, I. Wilkinson<\/p>\n\n\n\nGlenelg<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Sturt<\/h5>
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Midfielder | 178cm | 28\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing\/Midfielder | 184cm | 15\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ruck | 206cm | 04\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Defender | 193cm | 27\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Small Forward | 175cm | 17\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing | 183cm | 05\/01\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n