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Norm Smith Medallist
2011 End of Season Review
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Games - 14
Goals - 17
Best and Fairest - >10th
Recruited Pick 45 2004 draft.
Height/Weight: 183cm, 87kg
Dreamteam Price: 950 points; $270,600
Supercoach: 946 points; $312,800
Stats
Leaving the Lions in 2010, Justin joined the Western Bulldogs in 2011 at the cost of an end of first round compensation pick (Jarrod Harbrow). After a scorching 2009 season Sherman was identified as a threat by opposition analysts and was not able to fly under the radar in 2010, this culminated in Justin taking the first tag in many matches and being completely blanketed. With the Bulldogs midfield consisting of Griffen, Cooney, Boyd and Cross this was seen as a positive for Sherman as he would receive less attention from the opposition. Sherman cemented a spot in the best 22 right from round 1 and by round 14 Justin had taken his total goal tally to 17 to lead all comers. To his credit Justin provided much needed outside class, leg speed, run and carry, finishing and goal kicking ability in an otherwise disappointing season for the dogs in which scoring was a problem in many matches. Although filling an important role, supporters continued to question if he was worth the compensatory pick with the oncoming 2012 “superdraft”. Sherman was also criticized for kicking many “Joe the Goose” over the top goals in the square, however let us not forget he had to work to get into such positions and a higher percentage shot on goal is always a good thing.
In round 14 Justin Sherman racially abused Nigerian player Joel Wilkinson and tarnished an otherwise solid start to the season; in the match Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett could be seen waving his little hands in contempt and disgust. Sherman was suspended for four weeks and fined $5000 in an agreement with the victim. Coupled with this suspension, niggling injuries spelled the end for Justin’s 2011 season. He only managed one more game which came in Round 19 against West Coast; Justin’s effort in this game was unsatisfactory.
Whilst working hard offensively Justin needs to notably improve his defensive efforts and run both ways, this is currently his glaring weakness with the focus on zones and forward pressure in modern football.
Notable Games:
Round 4 against Fremantle: Justin booted 4 goals in a close but substandard match of football.
Round 5 against Collingwood: Justin followed up his good work from round 4 by kicking 3 goals and gathering 18 possessions. He was the bulldog’s top scorer and one of only a handful of players able to successfully break out of the crushing forward pressure set up by the reigning premiers.
Round 8 & 13 against Richmond & Adelaide: Played well but sub standard opposition.
by 100action
Games - 14
Goals - 17
Best and Fairest - >10th
Recruited Pick 45 2004 draft.
Height/Weight: 183cm, 87kg
Dreamteam Price: 950 points; $270,600
Supercoach: 946 points; $312,800
Stats
Leaving the Lions in 2010, Justin joined the Western Bulldogs in 2011 at the cost of an end of first round compensation pick (Jarrod Harbrow). After a scorching 2009 season Sherman was identified as a threat by opposition analysts and was not able to fly under the radar in 2010, this culminated in Justin taking the first tag in many matches and being completely blanketed. With the Bulldogs midfield consisting of Griffen, Cooney, Boyd and Cross this was seen as a positive for Sherman as he would receive less attention from the opposition. Sherman cemented a spot in the best 22 right from round 1 and by round 14 Justin had taken his total goal tally to 17 to lead all comers. To his credit Justin provided much needed outside class, leg speed, run and carry, finishing and goal kicking ability in an otherwise disappointing season for the dogs in which scoring was a problem in many matches. Although filling an important role, supporters continued to question if he was worth the compensatory pick with the oncoming 2012 “superdraft”. Sherman was also criticized for kicking many “Joe the Goose” over the top goals in the square, however let us not forget he had to work to get into such positions and a higher percentage shot on goal is always a good thing.
In round 14 Justin Sherman racially abused Nigerian player Joel Wilkinson and tarnished an otherwise solid start to the season; in the match Gold Coast captain Gary Ablett could be seen waving his little hands in contempt and disgust. Sherman was suspended for four weeks and fined $5000 in an agreement with the victim. Coupled with this suspension, niggling injuries spelled the end for Justin’s 2011 season. He only managed one more game which came in Round 19 against West Coast; Justin’s effort in this game was unsatisfactory.
Whilst working hard offensively Justin needs to notably improve his defensive efforts and run both ways, this is currently his glaring weakness with the focus on zones and forward pressure in modern football.
Notable Games:
Round 4 against Fremantle: Justin booted 4 goals in a close but substandard match of football.
Round 5 against Collingwood: Justin followed up his good work from round 4 by kicking 3 goals and gathering 18 possessions. He was the bulldog’s top scorer and one of only a handful of players able to successfully break out of the crushing forward pressure set up by the reigning premiers.
Round 8 & 13 against Richmond & Adelaide: Played well but sub standard opposition.
