The Limestone Coast is well represented in the AFL with plenty of home-grown players starring on the national stage. The SE Voice’s sports journo Will Boston takes a look at how our locals fared in Round 12.
Lachie Neale
Lachie Neale had another solid game on Thursday night as the Lions got the win over the Bombers at the Gabba
Neale had 26 disposals, two marks, three tackles and seven clearances in the 18 point victory
Up forward the Kid from Kyby did well to set up several scores for the Lions as he had a goal assist along with five score involvements
Neale was dominant in the ground contest, recording 11 contested possessions along with five intercept possessions too
This week Neale and the Lions will be back in SA as they face the Crows tomorrow night.
Mason Redman
Mason Redman had a solid game on Thursday despite the Bombers’ loss
Redman finished with 26 disposals, three marks and two tackles
Once again Red Dog moved the footy well as he had an 84.6% disposal efficiency along with five rebound 50s
He also led the game in metres gained with 605
In defence Redman was also solid as he had a season high five spoils
This week Redman and the Bombers have another tough contest as they face the Blues on Sunday night at the G.
Angus Clarke
Angus Clarke did not quite have as big a performance as he did last round on Thursday night but he still played well in his second game of AFL
Clarke recorded 11 disposals, three marks and three tackles against the Lions
Gussy did well to get involved in the side’s scoring as he had a goal assist along with four score involvements and two score launches
Clarke will be on the big stage again on Sunday as the Bombers face the Blues at the G.
Jordan Dawson
Jordan Dawson had another solid game on Saturday night as the Crows smashed the Swans in Sydney
Dawson had 21 disposals, four marks, three tackles, two clearances and a goal in the 90 point win
The captain was at his best when it came to putting points on the board as he had two goal assists, five score involvements and a score launch
Tomorrow night Dawson and the Crows will have a tough contest as they host the Lions.
Mitch Hinge
Mitch Hinge had a solid performance in the Crows’ contest against the Swans on Saturday night
Hinge recorded 13 disposals, five marks and four tackles in the win
He moved the footy well with a disposal efficiency of 84.6% along with five rebound 50s and 254 metres gained
In the marking contest Hinge was amazing as he had two contested marks along with three intercept marks
This week will be a good challenge for Hinge and the Crows as they take on the Lions.
Luke Pedlar
Luke Pedlar had another solid game on Saturday night as he continues to cement himself in the Crows’ best 22, finishing with 10 disposals, two marks, five tackles and a goal in the win
Pedlar did well in the marking contest as he had both a contested mark as well as an intercept mark
In the forward line Pedlar did well to help the side get points on the board as he had four score involvements and a score launch
If Pedlar can stay in the senior side for tomorrow’s clash it will be a big game for him as they face the Lions.
Darcy Fogarty
Darcy Fogarty had a bit of a quiet night on Saturday against the Swans
Fogarty finished with seven disposals, three marks, three tackles and two goals
Despite the lack of touches The Fog still made an impact as he had five score involvements along with a goal assist
This week Fogarty will need to be at his best as the Crows face the Lions.
Jeremy Cameron
Jeremy Cameron’s top form continued on Sunday night as the Cats recorded a big win over the Eagles in Perth
Cameron had 14 disposals, seven marks, three tackles and five goals in the 43 point victory
Along with the five goals Jezza also had a goal assist, 10 score involvements and two score launches
After Sunday’s performance The Dart has now kicked 18 goals in his last three games, making it 38 for the season as he sits comfortably first in the Coleman medal
This week Cameron and the Cats will have a tough contest as they host the Suns on Saturday.
Brad Close
Brad Close had another solid game on Sunday in the Cats’ win, finishing with 13 disposals, 10 kicks and a goal
Once again Close was great at setting up goals for the team as he had four score involvements and a score launch
This week should be a good contest for Close and the Cats as they take on the Gold Coast Suns in Geelong.
