GWV REBELS 4.1 | 8.2 | 11.6 | 16.11 (107) GOALS:<\/strong> BEST:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n GWV REBELS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #1 <\/strong>Patrick McKenna<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>17 disposals, 6 marks, 7 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n After a quiet first half, McKenna finished the game in fine form with his intensity and pressure coming to the fore. The bottom-ager worked high up the ground to help connect the Rebels heading inside 50, looking to turn quickly and drive the ball deep. His rugged tackling was a highlight, as was his ability to clunk strong marks overhead in scoring positions. He ended up with 1.1 in the final term having shown great courage to pluck the ball in the forward-50 hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>Ethan Drever<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>18 disposals, 9 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n After an uncharacteristically quiet start to the game, Drever began to get his hands on the ball and eventually found more success in using his power around the ground. The midfielder looked to chain possessions by hand and attempted to drive his legs when possible, which helped him hit the scoreboard with two running goals. Drever also dropped back to support GWV\u2019s defensive transition and was prepared to compete in one-on-one situations around the ground, rather than solely at stoppage. Still, he was relatively well contained by Geelong, especially in a clearance sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #8 <\/strong>Toby Hellessey<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>10 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Settling into a role behind the ball, Hellessey showcased his athleticism and skill as a dynamic tall prospect. The bottom-ager\u2019s speed and mobility helped him arrive first at the contest, often marking from front position or mopping up at ground level. He operated across a high line to intercept and lock the ball in GWV\u2019s front half, reading the play well before springing into action. A versatile key position player with plenty of upside for next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #11 <\/strong>Leo Ellerton<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>21 disposals, 4 tackles, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Playing in quite a natural role out on the wing, Ellerton provided great connection between the arcs with his ability to link up by hand. He held width and got into position to receive the ball out of congestion, moving it on stylishly on the attack. Given his relatively light frame, he was tested by physicality and pressure, but otherwise dished the ball around in slick fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #14 <\/strong>Archie Elliott<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 7 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n For a 182cm player, Elliott\u2019s marking and hit-up craft is outstanding. He provided a strong leading target inside 50 throughout the day, showcasing his speed and vice-like hands out in front. Elliott also ventured up the ground at times and was prepared to apply pressure when required. Although, his best work was done closer to goal where he threatened in the air and on the deck, proving a difficult one-on-one matchup who can’t help himself but kick goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #22 <\/strong>Klay Nicholls<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>24 disposals, 6 marks, 10 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nicholls was among the best players afield and had to work through some early adversity to show his best traits. Capable of playing above his 187cm standing, his best moments were generally intercept marks, with the top-ager either impacting third-up or holding his own one-out. He also got to work as a rebounder, hunting handball receives and kickstarting his side from deep in defence. Nicholls\u2019 versatility in that sense is impressive, as he can fulfil a number of roles down back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #23 <\/strong>Jackson O’Brien<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>12 disposals, 6 marks, 31 hitouts, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n O\u2019Brien continues to develop nicely as a raw ruck prospect and stamped his authority with 31 hitouts. He used his superior size and reach to dominate the ball-ups, while also providing a solid marking target around the ground \u2013 often as an outlet down the line or coming out of defensive 50. O\u2019Brien tended to play to the general limitations of a ruck, opting to dish the ball off by hand and allow GWV\u2019s runner to get to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n GEELONG FALCONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #3 <\/strong>Archie Daffy<\/a> (Richmond F\/S)<\/strong> Stats: <\/strong>16 disposals, 5 clearances, 4 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Daffy was out to show his speed at all costs on Saturday, wheeling out of congestion and driving his legs with attacking intent. He showed a great ability to burst out of stoppage, bust through a tackle or spring out of one-on-one duels with the ball, helping put Geelong on the front foot. Although, with plenty of time spent in midfield, this was one of his few appearances without a goal for the Falcons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 <\/strong>Darcy Harrington<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>27 disposals, 8 marks, 6 clearances, 8 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was another performance built on work rate from Harrington, who once again topped the disposal charts. The diminutive midfielder was typically sharp at stoppage, sharking the ball and using his turn of foot to accelerate into space. His clean hands and springy leap translated to some impressive work overhead, none more so than his outrageous speccy in the second term – albeit without converting the goal. Harrington otherwise worked hard from contest to contest, but can still look to add polish to his forward-50 entry kicks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #20 <\/strong>Charlie Gray<\/a> Stats: <\/strong>27 disposals, 6 tackles, 11 clearances, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n Matching Harrington’s disposal output in a productive outing, Gray did well to show his expansiveness on Saturday. The midfielder was typically rugged at the contest in the way of clean extraction work and hard tackles, while also using his lateral movement to step past opponents and take ground out of the centre. He backed his speed in general play to compliment his competitiveness in the cut and thrust of the midfield battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GEELONG FALCONS 1.7 | 6.10 | 7.11 | 7.13 (55)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
GWV Rebels: <\/strong>L. Byrne 4, E. Drever 2, A. Elliott 2, J. Connolly, R. Downer, O. Henderson, P. McKenna, J. O’Brien, L. Petrie, F. Russell, M. Ward
Geelong Falcons: <\/strong>A. Chamberlain 3, J. Elek 2, R. McLeod, N. Mensch<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GWV Rebels: <\/strong>K. Nicholls, E. Drever, L. Ellerton, L. Byrne, A. Elliott, T. Hellessey
Geelong Falcons: <\/strong>D. Harrington, C. Gray, A. Chamberlain, N. Mensch, R. McLure, A. Daffy<\/p>\n\n\n\nGWV Rebels<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Geelong Falcons<\/h5>
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Forward | 182cm | 15\/02\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 188cm | 10\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Key Defender | 194cm | 01\/02\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wing | 182cm | 08\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forward | 182cm | 10\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defender | 187cm | 15\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ruck | 205cm | 05\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder\/Forward | 175cm | 24\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 176cm | 17\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Midfielder | 181cm | 12\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n