WESTERN JETS 1.1 | 4.3 | 7.6 | 11.7 (73) GOALS: BEST: <\/p>\n\n\n\n WESTERN JETS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #7 <\/strong>Angus Tippett<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>33 disposals, 7 clearances, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tippett had his hands on everything, dominating the stoppages to win a game-high 20 contested possessions and seven clearances. The imposing 194cm prospect played with plenty of intent, looking to force his way through contact and working hard to win the ball in all parts of the ground. He covers ground well for a player his size, but a lack of leg speed invited pressure on his disposal and inhibited his ability to be effective. Still, his impact was felt through physicality and he set the tone with his consistent four-quarter effort at the source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #9 <\/strong>Lachlan Hicks<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>36 disposals, 11 marks, 5 clearances, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hicks chalked up yet another 30-plus disposals, showcasing his running power to do largely as he pleased. The midfielder spread hard to become a marking option around the ground, racking up uncontested possessions between the arcs and drifting inside 50 to offer aerial support. He flew at the ball with typical bravery and was just about untouchable, although definitely could have been more effective with his ball use by foot. After a couple of rushed attempts went wide, Hicks ended up getting reward for effort with a strong grab and set shot goal in the final term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #17 <\/strong>Billy Wigmore<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>25 disposals, 9 marks, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Up to his usual tricks, Wigmore continues to be an intercept marking machine. He roamed the back half, playing relatively loose to position expertly behind the ball and cut off errant kicks. Whether impacting third-up or one-on-one, Wigmore stuck his grabs and backed himself to mark from any position. When the ball fell, he recovered it quickly and showed relative composure when distributing by hand and foot. He has removed the errors from his game and showed intent to produce a bit more run-and-carry. Adding that dynamism will take him to another level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #21 <\/strong>Kobe Williams<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 8 marks, 4 inside 50s, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bagging a game-high three goals, Williams was Western\u2019s most dangerous front half player. He worked hard to provide connectivity up the ground, sparking combination play from past the wing and into attacking 50. Having had plenty of opportunities to inflict damage with the final kick, he ended up doing all of his scoring in the second half via a trio of straight set shots. He was another player whose work rate and running Oakleigh couldn\u2019t match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #24 <\/strong>Noah McMenamin<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 6 marks, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n A composed figure in defence, McMenamin provided assured ball use all day. He took on the kick-in duties and was highly efficient by foot, distributing in a near-casual fashion out of the last line. He also ventured up the field to impact as an interceptor, and while he could become more physically robust in one-on-one battles, flew for his marks well. The over-ager looked most at home when mopping up errant kicks and getting his side moving on the rebound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #35 <\/strong>Jacob Marron<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 13 kicks, 5 marks<\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of the time defenders play their best football when unnoticed, and Marron went about his business with minimal fuss. The over-ager often took on the deepest matchup and split just about every aerial contest he was involved in. He looked comfortable in possession and was never rushed, reliably finding teammates by foot. Marron hardly put a foot wrong and filled his boots with more expansive play late in the piece, advancing play up the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n OAKLEIGH CHARGERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #3 <\/strong>Ryder Brown<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>13 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 3 clearances<\/p>\n\n\n\n While his stats don’t jump off the page, Brown caught the eye on several occasions. He was especially effective at dropping back into the defensive 50 hole and standing strong under high balls to intercept. The bottom-ager also helped his side shift the ball forward and put in a shift at stoppages. There, he tackled hard and showcased some flashy moves with his ability to cut through traffic or accelerate away. He’s tough, smart and has plenty of time to improve as a bottom-ager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #8 <\/strong>Charlie Harper<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 6 marks, 8 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Playing an important role deep in defence alongside Elijah Smith<\/strong>, Harper got the job done going both ways. He was strong in one-on-one contests, halving or winning them before looking to attack immediately. His composure was complimented by a handy turn of foot to surge forward, before utilising his safe foot skills to hit targets ahead of the ball. Harper also helped Oakleigh maintain possession in slow play, proving he could shift gears when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
OAKLEIGH CHARGERS 3.2 | 3.5 | 4.6 | 4.9 (33)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Western Jets:<\/strong> K. Williams 3, J. Djatschenko 2, C. Davis, M. Dullard, J. Fenton, L. Hicks, S. Juricskay, C. Millar
Oakleigh Chargers:<\/strong> J. Bartzis, N. Bibile, D. Bullock, M. Paholski<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Western Jets: <\/strong>L. Hicks, B. Wigmore, A. Tippett, K. Williams, N. McMenamin, J. Djatschenko
Oakleigh Chargers: <\/strong>E. Kravic, N. Bibile, R. Brown, C. Harper, E. Smith, S. Papas<\/p>\n\n\n\nWestern Jets<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Oakleigh Chargers<\/h5>
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Midfielder | 194cm | 12\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 183cm | 19\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender | 188cm | 29\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward | 186cm | 30\/10\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Defender | 192cm | 22\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Defender | 195cm | 27\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 187cm | 03\/01\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tall Defender | 191cm | 23\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n