14. Liam Duggan (2015 - )
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No such thing as third year blues. We will see more than potential this year. He will Duggliver.
Cheers for the pics mate.
Duggan has returned to full training but has not been listed for game 1 or 2 of the JLT preseason matches, presumably to give him the full amount of time necessary to repair and recover from that hamstring tweak.
With a WAFL preseason match also scheduled for Saturday, he will either be listed to get in a small amount of minutes or held out to keep him in prime nick for whatever comes next.
With a WAFL preseason match also scheduled for Saturday, he will either be listed to get in a small amount of minutes or held out to keep him in prime nick for whatever comes next.
Looks good but needs to work on muscle definition. Carrying too much puppy fat.
Cuzzyesque
Duggan has been building nicely in the WAFL and has pulled up well from a possible shoulder injury last week to be the travelling emergency against the Tigers this week
Also hanging out with surfing royalty!
Also hanging out with surfing royalty!
Liam got the call up for his first game of 2017 and took a half to find his feet. Ran out the game well with a couple of strong pieces of play, finishing with 14 disposals @ 71%.
8 K
6 H
4 CP
3 T
Tidy up the i50 kicks and we will be getting some score assists too.
8 K
6 H
4 CP
3 T
Tidy up the i50 kicks and we will be getting some score assists too.
Liam continued to find form through Round 5 with 18 touches @ 78% in a dissapointing loss to Hawthorn.
7 K
11 H
8 CP
3 M
2 C (both centre)
In a game where Liam's disposal looked it was improving, the stats would suggest otherwise in Round 6 against Fremantle. He had 15 touches @ 67%.
8 K
7 H
5 Score Involvements
6 M
And a goal - an absolute beauty at that off the left boot around his body. A second was on the cards after a kick to the square, but Joshy Hill did it all himself although Liam continued to work, following up his kick to be in prime position for the handball receive. A gutsy effort after a nasty corkie that kept him out of Round 7, 'gun should be right for this week's game against the Dogs.
Disco Duggan's Diabolical Dancing Dislpay
All business
Swervability, crazy subtle angles
7 K
11 H
8 CP
3 M
2 C (both centre)
In a game where Liam's disposal looked it was improving, the stats would suggest otherwise in Round 6 against Fremantle. He had 15 touches @ 67%.
8 K
7 H
5 Score Involvements
6 M
And a goal - an absolute beauty at that off the left boot around his body. A second was on the cards after a kick to the square, but Joshy Hill did it all himself although Liam continued to work, following up his kick to be in prime position for the handball receive. A gutsy effort after a nasty corkie that kept him out of Round 7, 'gun should be right for this week's game against the Dogs.
Disco Duggan's Diabolical Dancing Dislpay
All business
Swervability, crazy subtle angles
Liam came back into the side in Round 8 and performed nicely against the high intensity pressure outfit of the Bulldogs. He had a few nice highlights, including a goal off the pack. It is encouraging to see 'gun hit the scoreboard this early on in his career after a shaky start.
8 K
6 H
8 CP
5 SI
2 C
Here's a little write up of Liam from the WCE website along with a 6PR interview:
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-05-15/duggan-following-eagles-leaders
https://audioboom.com/posts/5918802-liam-duggan-on-6pr-may-13
8 K
6 H
8 CP
5 SI
2 C
Here's a little write up of Liam from the WCE website along with a 6PR interview:
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-05-15/duggan-following-eagles-leaders
https://audioboom.com/posts/5918802-liam-duggan-on-6pr-may-13
Let's take a squizz at the stats of Mr Consistency from Rounds 9 through 11, where WCE were beaten on all 3 occasions.
Round 9
14 D
86% eff
8 K
6 H
7 CP
4 M
3 Centre Clearances
6 T
Round 10
13 D
6 K
7 H
5 CP
2 M
2 T
Not his best outing with an avg disposal efficiency courtesy of 7 turnovers
Round 11
13 D
7 K
6 H
4 M
3 T
3 i50
I didn't get to watch this game but the stats suggest very little time on ball. I CP, more i50s, and a mark i50. Maybe playing HFF?
Baaalllllllllll!!!!
Round 9
14 D
86% eff
8 K
6 H
7 CP
4 M
3 Centre Clearances
6 T
Round 10
13 D
6 K
7 H
5 CP
2 M
2 T
Not his best outing with an avg disposal efficiency courtesy of 7 turnovers
Round 11
13 D
7 K
6 H
4 M
3 T
3 i50
I didn't get to watch this game but the stats suggest very little time on ball. I CP, more i50s, and a mark i50. Maybe playing HFF?
Baaalllllllllll!!!!
Liam produced what many called his best game of 2017 against the Cats. Let's take a look at the stats
18 D
5 CP
13 K
5 H
1 G
4 SI
5 T
5 i50
He was moved to half back when Nelson got injured and seemed to thrive being called upon to do a job.
That move stuck for our loss to Melbourne where he played predominately off half back, with a 10 disposal first goal term. His full game stats are below:
19 D
74% eff
9 CP
11 K
8 H
5 M
9 IP
1 CC
His tackle numbers were down but contested possession was up. Having looked through the AFL photos for this game there's plenty of Liam putting on pressure and doing the little things. Far less of him with ball in hand.
Liam was also one of the "Five things we learned" after this game:
2. Adam Simpson may have found another defensive option in youngster Liam Duggan. The 20-year-old midfielder was moved south of the centre square to take Jackson Nelson’s spot and hardly looked out of place dashing off the half-back flanks. Duggan accumulated 19 disposals, nine contested possessions and five marks against the Demons. While he took a defence-first attitude to the contest, the 34-game campaigner also managed to push up the field and effect two inside 50 entries.
He also held a presser earlier this week with his thoughts on the game:
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2017-06-26/duggan-press-conference-260617
18 D
5 CP
13 K
5 H
1 G
4 SI
5 T
5 i50
He was moved to half back when Nelson got injured and seemed to thrive being called upon to do a job.
That move stuck for our loss to Melbourne where he played predominately off half back, with a 10 disposal first goal term. His full game stats are below:
19 D
74% eff
9 CP
11 K
8 H
5 M
9 IP
1 CC
His tackle numbers were down but contested possession was up. Having looked through the AFL photos for this game there's plenty of Liam putting on pressure and doing the little things. Far less of him with ball in hand.
Liam was also one of the "Five things we learned" after this game:
2. Adam Simpson may have found another defensive option in youngster Liam Duggan. The 20-year-old midfielder was moved south of the centre square to take Jackson Nelson’s spot and hardly looked out of place dashing off the half-back flanks. Duggan accumulated 19 disposals, nine contested possessions and five marks against the Demons. While he took a defence-first attitude to the contest, the 34-game campaigner also managed to push up the field and effect two inside 50 entries.
He also held a presser earlier this week with his thoughts on the game:
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2017-06-26/duggan-press-conference-260617
Here's an article on the great man providing some insight to his preparation and how he goes about it. Sounds like he takes it all pretty seriously, which is a great reflection of his character.
https://thewest.com.au/sport/why-we...enjoys-living-in-his-own-bubble-ng-b88532467z
https://thewest.com.au/sport/why-we...enjoys-living-in-his-own-bubble-ng-b88532467z
Shall we take a look at how Liam is progressing in his new role off a back flank?
Against the Bulldogs
17 D
8 K
9 H
4 M
2 T
15+ km travelled (2nd to Gaff)
Not a great disposal efficiency, being unable to hit 60% (admittedly not far off some of our prime ball users in this game)
Against Port Adelaide
22 D (first 20+ game for the year)
16 K
6 H
5 M
3 T
4 i50
5 SI
2 Centre C
7 Rebound 50s
Against Freo aka 'guns coming of age game
31 D (first 30+ possession game of his career)
71% DE
12 CP
20K
11 H
11 M
2 T
4 i50
2 C
1 Bump where he made Fyfe his bitch
Against the Bulldogs
17 D
8 K
9 H
4 M
2 T
15+ km travelled (2nd to Gaff)
Not a great disposal efficiency, being unable to hit 60% (admittedly not far off some of our prime ball users in this game)
Against Port Adelaide
22 D (first 20+ game for the year)
16 K
6 H
5 M
3 T
4 i50
5 SI
2 Centre C
7 Rebound 50s
Against Freo aka 'guns coming of age game
31 D (first 30+ possession game of his career)
71% DE
12 CP
20K
11 H
11 M
2 T
4 i50
2 C
1 Bump where he made Fyfe his bitch
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Post game interview
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2017-07-17/ch7-duggan-postmatch-v-freo
AFL TOTW selection
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-18/team-of-the-week-r17-did-we-get-it-right
LIAM DUGGAN (West Coast): Playing across half-back, the improving Eagle was excellent with his ball use. Had 31 disposals, 12 contested possessions and 11 intercept possessions in the derby win.
Some words from our spiritual Captain:
"Some of our young kids have progressed really well over the last couple of years, and this year especially," Shuey said.
"Liam Duggan had probably his best game for the club yesterday."
And the 5 things we learned:
"2. While the coach was chuffed with the influence of his senior players, he was also content with the work of some of the young guns, particularly in defence. Liam Duggan had 31 touches in his most influential game in senior football"
JK also mentioned that Liam thought he had the Rossco all sewn up in the rooms after the game, love a bit of arrogance in the young gun.
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2017-07-17/ch7-duggan-postmatch-v-freo
AFL TOTW selection
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-18/team-of-the-week-r17-did-we-get-it-right
LIAM DUGGAN (West Coast): Playing across half-back, the improving Eagle was excellent with his ball use. Had 31 disposals, 12 contested possessions and 11 intercept possessions in the derby win.
Some words from our spiritual Captain:
"Some of our young kids have progressed really well over the last couple of years, and this year especially," Shuey said.
"Liam Duggan had probably his best game for the club yesterday."
And the 5 things we learned:
"2. While the coach was chuffed with the influence of his senior players, he was also content with the work of some of the young guns, particularly in defence. Liam Duggan had 31 touches in his most influential game in senior football"
JK also mentioned that Liam thought he had the Rossco all sewn up in the rooms after the game, love a bit of arrogance in the young gun.
