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Dal Santo tag set up Macaffer’s season

Reborn Magpie Brent Macaffer says that his career has taken a turn for the better since he was assigned a tagging role on St Kilda star Nick Dal Santo.

9:30am  Jun 13, 2013

Macaffer relishing his new role

The results of Brent Macaffer's shift into a tagging position has made it one of the most successful positional changes of the season so far.

12:19pm  Jun 5, 2013

Macaffer may double up as tagger

Brent Macaffer had Nick Dal Santo under lock and key against St Kilda and may look to repeat the dose on one of Fremantle's prime movers on Saturday night.

12:15pm  May 8, 2013

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Brent
Macaffer

Height
187 cm
DOB
29-02-1988
Weight
89 kg
Debut
2009
Games
2013
11
Career
41
Goals
2013
2
Career
23
2013 Dream Team Points
Total
790
Avg
72
BrentMacaffer

Player Bio

At A Glance

Junior Clubs: Kilcunda-Bass
Clubs: Collingwood (2009-2011)
Debut: Round 5 2009 v Essendon
Recruited From: Gippsland U18
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One of the success stories of the 2010 premiership team, Macaffer will be looking for a happier 2012 after struggling with injury last season. At his best, he poses the opposition coaching staff plenty of questions with his ability to play in a variety of roles at half forward, half back or even as an extra midfielder. Marks extremely well overhead and is difficult to beat one-on-one. Has a tendency to break tackles but make his own stick, and when in form is a reliable shot for goal. His form was so hot in 2010 that he kept the likes of Tarkyn Lockyer and Paul Medhurst out of the team during the finals. Could make a huge difference if fit in 2012.

Season by Season

Season by Season

Suffered a similar fate to Andrew Krakouer when he went down with a left knee injury a week before in the opening round of the NAB Cup against the Western Bulldogs. The 2010 premiership player worked alongside Krakouer in a bid to get back playing and achieved that goal in round 19 in the VFL, but time worked against him and he failed to make it into the seniors. It was a second straight injury-hit year for Macaffer and he will be hoping for a change of luck after being given a one-year contract extension.

Season By Season

If 2010 was the highlight of his short stint at Collingwood to date, 2011 was the polar opposite. Struggled to find any traction as he battled injury issues from the outset. Played in the club’s NAB Cup premiership and was the first substitute of the season in round one against Port Adelaide, kicking a goal within seconds of coming onto the field.

Although he cracked his foot in round two, Macaffer spent three weeks in the VFL before succumbing to the injury and travelling to Arizona for a two week training camp. Returned via the VFL and after three weeks was rewarded with a senior promotion against Gold Coast in round 18. He lasted only one more week before returning to the VFL where he injured his back against Bendigo and missed selection for the finals.

Was the definition of the term ‘breakout season’. Macaffer was a vital reason behind Collingwood’s premiership push. Played each game between rounds three and 12, returned to the VFL for three weeks before returning in round 16 and playing each of the remaining 10 matches.

Played a handful of blinders in the second half of the year. Kicked three in the win over St Kilda in round 16 and buttered up with three more against the Tigers seven days later. Was a consistent contributor in the finals, quietly creating a series of important scoring opportunities. His ability to play tall and small, and act as a marking target in attack made him a nigh on irreplaceable cog in the Collingwood machine.

Was solid in the drawn Grand Final, kicking a goal in the second term courtesy of a fifty metre penalty and kept a cool head under pressure when in possession late in the match. Had 14 touches in the premiership win and kicked two first half goals. Played with a groin injury that required weekly pain killers late in the season.

Appeared during the NAB Cup against Richmond but left the field due to a migraine. Broke into the senior team on Anzac Day as a late inclusion for Alan Didak, goaling with his first kick in the opening term.

Was omitted after round seven and didn’t reappear until the semi final against Adelaide. With the season on the line, Macaffer made a name for himself with a long goal on the run from outside 50m to keep the Pies alive. Goaled again the following week in the loss to Geelong. Kicked seven goals in the VFL, where he spent more time up the field in his 10 games. Missed five games mid-season with a knee injury.

Enjoyed a fine season in Collingwood’s VFL team playing as its focal point in attack. Kicked 38 goals in 17 games, including a bag of eight against Werribee in round 17.

Was named in the best in 10 matches, and tied with Justin Crow for the Joseph Wren Memorial Trophy as the Best and Fairest in Collingwood’s reserves or VFL team. Was promoted to the senior list at season’s end.

Spilt his time between Williamstown’s senior (10 games, four goals) and reserve (11 games, 26 goals) in his first season on Collingwood’s rookie list. Played mainly at half forward and did enough to ensure he was retained for 2008.

Played for the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup U18s. Led the TAC Cup goal kicking table with 70 goals in 20 matches (was goalless in his first four). Kicked at least two goals per game in the last 16 rounds, and kicked five or more in eight matches. Named at full forward in the TAC Cup Team of the Year and polled 10 votes in the Morrish Medal.

Drafted to Collingwood in the Rookie Draft with selection No. 26, and was likened to Sydney half forward Ryan O’Keefe with his ability to cover the ground but compete well in the air.

Played for the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup U18s as a bottom-age player and was named on the extended bench for their Grand Final victory but did not make the final team.

Stats

By the numbers

  • 2013   Season Average
    Games Played 11
    • Kicks 9.6
    • Handballs 5.0
    • Disposals 14.6
    • Marks 5.7
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 4.2
    • Goals 0.2
    • Dream Team 71.8

2013 Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 13 Melbourne Rd 11
Handballs 10 Essendon Rd 5
Disposals 19 Brisbane Lions Rd 10
Marks 10 Melbourne Rd 11
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 9 Sydney Swans Rd 9
Goals 1 Melbourne Rd 11
Dream Team 105 Brisbane Lions Rd 10

2013 Season Breakdown

Rd Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
1 North Melbourne W 87 - 103 6 6 12 5 0 0 3 2 1 0 50
2 Carlton W 117 - 100 6 5 11 4 0 1 0 6 0 1 66
3 Hawthorn L 90 - 145 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
4 Richmond W 79 - 113 9 3 12 5 0 0 0 4 0 0 64
5 Essendon L 121 - 75 7 10 17 5 0 0 0 1 0 0 60
6 St Kilda W 103 - 77 10 6 16 7 0 1 3 1 0 0 59
7 Fremantle L 100 - 73 13 3 16 7 0 0 2 4 0 0 76
8 Geelong Cats W 102 - 96 11 3 14 6 0 0 1 4 0 0 70
9 Sydney Swans L 55 - 102 9 6 15 2 0 0 0 9 0 0 81
10 Brisbane Lions W 51 - 100 13 6 19 7 0 0 0 8 0 1 105
11 Melbourne W 39 - 122 13 4 17 10 0 3 0 4 1 0 102
12 Western Bulldogs W 99 - 65 9 3 12 5 0 0 1 3 0 0 57
14 Port Adelaide - - - - - - - - - - -
15 Carlton - - - - - - - - - - -
16 Adelaide Crows - - - - - - - - - - -
17 Gold Coast Suns - - - - - - - - - - -
18 GWS Giants - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Essendon - - - - - - - - - - -
20 Sydney Swans - - - - - - - - - - -
21 Hawthorn - - - - - - - - - - -
22 West Coast Eagles - - - - - - - - - - -
23 North Melbourne - - - - - - - - - - -
TOTAL W: 8 - L: 4 106 55 161 63 0 5 10 46 2 2 790

By the numbers

  • Career Average
    Games Played 41
    • Kicks 8.3
    • Handballs 6.0
    • Disposals 14.3
    • Marks 4.5
    • Hit-Outs 0.0
    • Tackles 4.3
    • Goals 0.6
    • Dream Team 70.6

Career Highlights

Statistics Best Opponent Round
Kicks 14 Essendon Rd 20, 2010
Handballs 11 North Melbourne Rd 7, 2010
Disposals 22 Geelong Cats Rd 19, 2010
Marks 10 Melbourne Rd 11, 2013
Hit-outs 0 - -
Tackles 9 Sydney Swans Rd 9, 2013
Goals 3 Essendon Rd 20, 2010
Dream Team 115 Geelong Cats Rd 19, 2010

Career Breakdown

Season Club K H D M HO FF FA T G B DT
2013 Collingwood 106 55 161 63 0 5 10 46 2 2 790
2012 Collingwood 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2011 Collingwood 31 16 47 14 0 3 0 9 1 1 213
2010 Collingwood 172 149 321 88 0 15 8 98 16 14 1571
2009 Collingwood 31 28 59 19 0 2 2 23 4 4 322

Legend

K
Kicks
H
Handballs
D
Disposals
M
Marks
HO
Hit-outs
FF
Frees For
FA
Frees Against
T
Tackles
G
Goals
B
Behinds
DT
Dream Team

Awards

AFL Awards

Collingwood Premiership Side 
2010

Collingwood Pre-Season Premiership Side 
2011

Club Awards

Joseph Wren Trophy (Best and Fairest VFL Player)
2008 (tied).