VFL backline and development coach, Ryan Ferguson, provides a summary of how the Tigers’ players performed in last Sunday's Round 6 win over Frankston.
Patrick Naish
29 disposals, four goals & 19 handball receives
“In great form, looking for an opportunity at AFL level.”
Mav Weller
27 disposals, seven tackles, four clearances, one goal & six inside-50s
“Played a different role through the midfield this week.”
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Fraser Turner
25 disposals, 14 handball receives & four marks
“Finding plenty of the footy while continuing to learn his craft.”
Derek Eggmolesse-Smith
20 disposals, 10 rebound-50s & three spoils
“Important early but wasn’t as influential in the second half.”
Jacob Townsend
20 disposals, 14 contested possessions, seven clearances, three tackles & one goal
“A wrecking ball, set-up goals and kicked one also.”
Jake Aarts
19 disposals, four tackles, three clearances, two goals & five inside-50s
“Hard to stop, winning one-on-one contests and hitting the scoreboard.”
Riley Collier-Dawkins
19 disposals, nine handball receives, four tackles & five inside-50s
“Learning every week, while playing consistent footy.”
Callum Coleman-Jones
16 disposals, four tackles, two goals, four marks & nine hit-outs
“Took a Mark of the Year contender and continues to impress.”
Ivan Soldo
38 hit-outs, 14 disposals, five tackles & four clearances
“Bringing others into the game at the moment. Putting his hand up to play AFL.”
Oleg Markov
14 disposals, seven marks, three inside-50s & three rebound-50s
“Impressive return from injury, his run and aerial contest stood out.”
Ben Miller
11 disposals, three marks & four spoils
“A strong first-half, faded a little in the second half.”
Mabior Chol
Eight disposals, three goals, four tackles & three marks
“Loved his aggression in the contest.”
Jacob Ballard
20 disposals, three tackles & four marks
“Strong performance playing through the midfield and drifting forward.”
Steve Morris
18 disposals, one goal, four tackles & five marks
“Kicked a classy goal and was highly influential.”
Lachlan Street
18 disposals, six tackles, one goal & two clearances
“Impressive debut, looked like he belongs at the level (VFL).”
Blake Grewar
17 disposals, three tackles, one goal & four clearances
“Back to his best. Kicked a goal and a good all-round performance.”
Tom Silvestro
17 disposals, 14 uncontested possessions, three tackles & six inside-50s
“Ran hard, linked up, defended well.”
Charlie Thompson
16 disposals, two goals, five marks & three inside-50s
“A good contributor, hit the scoreboard.”
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James Fletcher
15 disposals, three marks & two clearances
“Played half-back and wing. His versatility helped us.”
Daniel Coffield
12 disposals, five marks, three spoils & four rebound-50s
“High impact, set-up well, intercepted and used the ball efficiently.”
Hugh Beasley
10 disposals, three marks & two tackles
“Did his job.”
Shaun Mannagh
10 disposals, one goal & two marks
“Lively and hit the scoreboard.”
Brenton Credlin
Five disposals, one tackle & one spoil
“Well organised in the backline, not huge involvement but was still handy for us.”
