GAMES
Season 2014: 19
Career: 26
GOALS
Season 2014: 26
Career: 34
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 175 (9.2) Marks: 66 (3.5) Contested Possessions: 61 (3.2) Marks Inside 50: 22 (1.2)
OVERVIEW
Season 2014 saw Troy Menzel emerge as an exciting young talent who finds the football and makes smart decisions with his use of it. The 20-year-old played 19 games for the Blues this season and kicked an impressive 26 goals.
Among Menzel’s most memorable moments was his stunning swoop, gather and goal to seal a three-point win over the West Coast Eagles in Round 6.
The Blues’ No. 2 capped off his year by earning a NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for his performance in Carlton’s 85-point win over St Kilda in Round 16.
IN THE NEWS
On The Rise – Troy Menzel http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-07-24/on-the-rise-troy-menzel
Menzel a chance to return http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-07-15/menzel-a-chance-to-return
Menzel makess AFLPA squad http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-08-20/menzel-makes-aflpa-squad
Menzel stays a Blue http://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/2014-08-15/menzel-stays-a-blue
HE SAID IT
“It’s come up a little bit, yeah, the supporters always say how did it feel kicking the winning goal? But I’ve actually forgotten about that one, it didn’t even come to mind. When it went through it was a pretty surreal feeling. Coming back from five goals down in the last quarter and just getting over the top of them was pretty unreal.”
- Menzel discussing the match-winning goal he kicked to seal the comeback victory against West Coast in Round 6.
THEY SAID IT
“Troy’s work ethic is just outstanding. He’s such a great team man, who is loved by his teammates, and this nomination is a great reward for a bloke who has put it so much. It’s been so pleasing to see his improvement on a week to week basis. The more games he plays, the wiser he gets about his footy.”
- Mick Malthouse on Menzel’s Rising Star nomination, Monday 7 July.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Menzel earned the Round 16 NAB AFL Rising Star nomination after kicking two goals and taking a career-high eight marks in Carlton’s 85-point win over St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.
