SuperCoach AFL: see who starred and who flopped in Round 7 action
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We review every game to see who starred and who flopped in Round 7 SuperCoach action.
HAWKS 136 def TIGERS 90
Hawks Studs: Jack Gunston was immense in attack finishing with four goals and 113 points. Liam Shiels stepped up in the second half and surged to 111 while Jordan Lewis managed 104. Josh Gibson (102) and Billy Hartung (100) also reached triple figures.
Hawks Duds: Not much to see here given Tim O’Brien’s 50 was the Hawks’ lowest score - better than seven Tigers.
Tigers Studs: Anthony Miles was a clearance king on Friday night and finished with a match-high 120. Dustin Martin was busy early but faded for 115 points. Nick Vlastiun (96) and Brandon Ellis (92) were also decent scorers.
Tigers Duds: Ty Vickery, Steven Morris, Kamdyn McIntosh, Shane Edwards, Daniel Rioli, Jason Castagna and Jake Batchelor all scored below 50. Bachar Houli’s 57 and Brett Deledio’s 64 would certainly disappoint their owners.
BLUES 99 def MAGPIES 84
Blues Studs: Bryce Gibbs was the match-winner for Carlton - 30 disposals and 3 goals saw him finish with 132 points. Kade Simpson had 31 touches for 122 points while Patrick Cripps collected 29 disposals for 127 points. Sam Docherty (120), Ed Curnow (113) and LEVI CASBOULT (107) all reached triple figures.
Blues Duds: Andrew Walker was almost invisible on the day after scoring just 17 points - a match low. Liam Sumner, Lachie Plowman and Michael Jamison didn’t reach 50.
Magpies Studs: Scott Pendlebury (143) and Steele Sidebottom (116) did everything to drag the Pies over the line to no avail. Jeremy Howe (108) had his best game in black and white while Adam Treloar reached triple figures again with 102.
Magpies Duds: James Aish has come under intense scrutiny from Nathan Buckley and just two first-half touches. He managed 21 points for the match. Mason Cox’s third game wasn’t his best and the cash cow’s potential will be limited by his 24. Josh Smith was also a bit disappointing with 49.
CATS 123 def EAGLES 79
Cats Studs: Steven Motlop was in sensational form at the Cattery on Saturday, kicking four goals, and scoring a match-high 155. Joel Selwood racked up a lazy 35 touches for 132 points while Patrick Dangerfield wasn’t far behind with 129. A staggering EIGHT Cats tonned up and another three managed 90-plus.
Cats Duds: Lincoln McCarthy’s time as a cash cow looks to be over after the forward injured his ankle in the first half with just 15 points to his name. He could miss a couple of weeks. Daniel Menzel (49) and Nakia Cockatoo (50) were a bit quiet.
Eagles Studs: Brad Sheppard stood tall in defence for the Eagles’ top scoring with 110. Nic Naitanui was the only other Eagle to reach triple figures with 101. Jeremy McGovern had his best game of the season with 96.
Eagles Duds: Mark LeCras has gone from flood to drought after scoring a big hundred last week, he was held to just 29 on Saturday. Lewis Jetta looks set for the WAFL and another quiet game, scoring 30. Elliott Yeo owners will also be pretty disappointed with his 41.
SWANS 135 def BOMBERS 54
Swans Studs: Isaac Heeney was best on ground and also managed a match-high 134 with five goals. Buddy had six goals to finish with 115. Josh Kennedy had the ball on a string, racking up 40 touches and 120 points. Dan Hannebery reached 107.
Swans Duds: Callum Mills had the quietest game of his seven-game career with just 34 points. George Hewett’s 55 wasn’t mind-blowing but he has been pretty consistent. Tom Mitchell had 37 touches but his efficiency let him down and limited him to 84 points.
Bombers Studs: He’s done it again! James Kelly has scored his seventh 100 in a row. A 102 for the ex-Cat. David Zaharakis (124) and Zach Merrett (104) continue to be Essendon’s best week in-week out. Those who hung onto Mitch Brown would be very happy (if they had him on the ground) after he posted a 93.
Bombers Duds: Jonathan Simpkin was the game’s lowest scorer with 28 due to a hamstring injury. James Polkinghorne was disappointing, scoring just 35. Michael Hartley would have been a popular on-ground option this week but a 58 wasn’t what was required.
DEMONS 160 def SUNS 87
Demons Studs: It’s all about big Max Gawn after Saturday’s game. A mammoth 174 was a clear standout and those who had the C or VC on him will be well pleased. Nathan Jones was at his tenacious best, finishing with 137 while James Harmes had possibly the best game of his career with 125. Tomas Bugg (109) and Jayden Hunt (102) also tonned up.
Demons Duds: Viv Michie was elevated to the senior list and recalled by had limited impact, scoring 34. Tom McDonald is no longer a premium defender after scoring 43. He’s averaging 74 this season. Jesse Hogan only managed 45.
Suns Studs: Tom Lynch kicked four goals and is one of the few Suns who can hold their heads up, scoring 122. The only Sun to reach triple figures. Aaron Hall surged late to reach 95.
Suns Duds: Matt Rosa pinged a hamstring early in the contest and finished with just eight points to his name. Gary Ablett’s lean trot continued, held to just 82, that was boosted by a couple of late goals. Peter Wright’s done little since his 144 two weeks ago, managing 47 against the Demons.
BULLDOGS 123 def CROWS 108
Bulldogs Studs: Marcus Bontempelli had a huge last quarter and kicked the sealer from outside 50m as he racked up a huge 149. Matthew Boyd continued his fine form with a 124 while Jake Stringer and Luke Dahlhaus were in everything and scored 113 each. Mitch Wallis and Tom Liberatore drew on 99.
Bulldogs Duds: Jed Adcock could only manage 39, while his leadership has been important his impact in games has been minimal. Those who brought in Shane Biggs for Jason Johannisen will be tearing their hair out as he posted 47. Lachie Hunter backed up his 154 last week with a 59.
Crows Studs: Josh Jenkins kicked eight goals to almost steal the points for Adelaide and finished with 140 points. Tom Lynch kicked three of his own for 104 to be the only other Crow in triple figures. Charlie Cameron’s 98 was excellent.
Crows Duds: David Mackay could be on borrowed time after a quiet night and just 30 points. Scott Thompson had been in excellent form but couldn’t get near it on Saturday night, finishing with 46. Brad Crouch returned but didn’t produce with a 51.
GWS 95 def FREMANTLE 77
Giants studs: Skipper Callan Ward (116) was inspiration in his 150th game with 31 disposals, including 11 in the final quarter. Stephen Coniglio (110) ignited GWS in the first quarter with 10 disposals and two goals before finished with 32 touches. Ruckman Shane Mumford didn’t have it his own way but still racked up 108 points.
Giants duds: After averaging 118.7 points the past three weeks, Toby Greene (65) had a little impact with just one goal and his disposal efficiency at 47 per cent. Jeremy Cameron (39) could manage only the single goal as well, while fellow key forward Jonathon Patton (48) just doesn’t find enough of the ball even though he booted two goals.
Dockers studs: Without Nat Fyfe and Aaron Sandilands, Lachie Neale (124) and Jon Griffin (111) stepped up as the pair almost lifted Fremantle to its first win of the season. Neale had 33 disposals — 25 contested — and 13 clearances, while Griffin more than held his own against Shane Mumford in the ruck. Stephen Hill (109) and Danyle Pearce (108) also provided the Dockers with some drive.
Dockers duds: Tommy Sheridan just hasn’t lived up to pre-season expectations, scoring just 50 points from 11 disposals. Michael Barlow is wildly inconsistent, notching 67 points from 15 touches after scores of 128 and 134 in the previous two weeks.
NORTH MELBOURNE 82 def ST KILDA 75
Kangaroos studs: Ruckman Todd Goldstein had a late burst in the second half to finish on 103 points with 35 hitouts and 17 disposals. Ben Cunnington (102) scored back-to-back tons after picking up 26 disposals and seven clearance.
Kangaroos duds: Bad time for Jarrad Waite to fall off the cliff, registering just 49 points in his 300th match, the first time this season he has failed to score above 100. He did kick two goals in his milestone game. Shaun Higgis (53) and Daniel Wells (66) spent a lot of time off the ground with injury.
Saints studs: Nick Riewoldt (142) is flying and nearly carried his team to victory after bagging three goals from 24 disposals and 16 marks. Fellow veteran Leigh Montagna 34 disposals, six marks and 130 points.
Saints duds: Jack Lonie (38) had another quiet game with eight disposals and Darren Minchington (46) wasn’t much better with nine touches.
POWER 136 def LIONS 59
Power Studs: Justin Westhoff had a super game in the ruck and up forward and finished with a match-high 121 points. Jackson Trengove was equally good in the ruck and defence, scoring 116. A staggering nine Power players reached triple figures, including boom cash cow Darcy Byrne-Jones (100).
Power Duds: Paul Stewart was hardly sighted during the game and could only finish with 37. Nathan Krakouer wasn’t much better with just 44. Jared Polec (76) and Chad Wingard (76) missed out in the rout.
Lions Studs: Stef Martin was outstanding all game and his 119 was the Lions’ best on the day. Dayne Zorko continues to prove himself a premium mid-forward, scoring 111. Dayne Beams showed no signs of rust in his first game for the season with a 93.
Lions Duds: Poor old Tom Rockliff can’t take a trick. The Lions captain’s game ended early due to injury with 41 points to his name. Josh Walker failed to have an impact, scoring 22. Young forward Josh Schache was better but not by much with 36.
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