Season 2015 was a challenging year for the Carlton Football Club, which ultimately finished 18th on the ladder.

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 first-year player Jayden Foster:

VFL GAMES
Season 2015: 13
Career: 13

VFL GOALS
Season 2015: 8
Career: 8

KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 163 (12.53) Tackles: 20 (1.53) Handball Receives: 30 (2.30)

OVERVIEW
Jayden Foster, the son of Footscray’s 163-gamer Peter Foster, was selected by the Blues with pick 63 in the 2014 AFL draft.

Although he’s yet to make his senior debut, the tall utility worked hard at VFL level to improve his game.

The 20-year-old played 13 games with the Northern Blues and managed to kick eight goals in his first season.

Jayden Foster in action for the Northern Blues. (Photo: Tim Murdoch/Tim Murdoch Photography)

HE SAID IT
“He’s watched me since I was a young guy and always believed in me when I probably doubted myself sometimes, so yes he’s rapt.”

- Jayden Foster talking about his dad’s reaction when he was drafted to the Blues.

THEY SAID IT
“Having been swung to both ends of the ground to start the season, Foster put in his most complete performance last week with a three-goal, eight-mark performance against the Dolphins, so he should come into the game brimming with confidence.”

- Northern Blues media manager Cristian Filippo talking about Foster’s form in the lead up to Round 12’s match against Footscray.

SEASON HIGHLIGHT
In Round 11 against Frankston Foster played his best game for the Northern Blues. The 196cm utility had 32 disposals including four contested marks and kicked three goals.