With the team now on a break, we’re taking a look back at each player’s year in statistics. Here's the review for Carlton defender Zach Tuohy:
GAMES
Season 2015: 22
Career: 76
GOALS
Season 2015: 4
Career: 25
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 414 (18.82) Contested Possessions: 116 (5.27) Uncontested Possessions: 267 (12.14) Rebound 50s: 78 (3.55) One Percenters: 44 (2.00)
OVERVIEW
For the third year in a row cheeky Irishman Zach Tuohy ran out for all 22 games for the Blues, providing much-needed consistency in Carlton’s defense.
The durable defender finished the season on 98 games – just two shy of reaching the tonne and having his name etched on the No. 42 locker.
A highlight came in Carlton’s Round 13 win against Gold Coast when Tuohy gathered 27 disposals, three clearances and kicked a goal.
Zach Tuohy celebrates one of his four goals in 2015. (Photo: AFL Photos)
The 25-year-old polled 64 votes at Carlton’s best and fairest, his personal best since arriving at the club, awarding him third place for the John Nicholls Medal.
His outstanding season was also recognised by opposition coaches, with the AFL Coaches’ Association including Tuohy in their All-Australian team. The coaches recognised the Irishman as one of the best shutdown defenders in the competition.
HE SAID IT
“Even through the bad times I consider myself very lucky I play for Carlton, I wouldn’t want to play for anyone else – I’m constantly honoured. I have made it my job and my mission to do whatever it takes to get this club back up to where it needs to be.”
- Tuohy declares his passion for the Blues to CFC TV after coming third in the John Nicholls Medal.
THEY SAID IT
“Zach had a terrific year. The mad Irishman was very good off halfback and those signature 50-55m goals are always handy. His work rate and his ability to take his game to the next level has been really great this year.”
- Carlton captain Marc Murphy speaking to CFC TV about his teammate at the John Nicholls Medal.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Coming third in Carlton’s best and fairest was a tremendous achievement for Tuohy who has worked exceptionally hard to improve his game. The honour was not lost on him and has no doubt inspired him to have another outstanding season in 2016.
