Carlton tasted finals success in Season 2013, with a thrilling win over Richmond at the MCG.
But the Blues season came to an end, against Sydney in the Semi-Finals at ANZ Stadium.
With the team now on a break, we’re taking a look back at each player’s year in statistics, next is Carlton’s No.2 Troy Menzel.
Troy Menzel (#2)
GAMES
Senior: 7
VFL: 11
GOALS
Senior: 8
VFL: 15
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets)
Disposals: 51 (7.3) Marks: 19 (2.7) Tackles: 13 (1.9) Inside 50s: 9 (1.29) Contested Marks: 4 (0.57) Contested Possessions: 20 (2.86) Goal Assists: 4 (0.57) Marks Inside 50: 9 (1.29)
OVERVIEW
Menzel was picked up by Carlton with a first round draft pick in the 2012 National Draft (pick 11 overall).
Recruited from SANFL club Central Districts, Menzel made his debut for Carlton in Round 8 against Port Adelaide. The then 18-year-old came on as the substitute in his first match, laying a solid tackle on Port’s Alipate Carlile in the final quarter.
In his seven senior appearances this season, Menzel has shown he can take solid marks on the forward line and he has kicked multiple goals in four of his seven AFL games.
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HE SAID IT
"It was a bit of a shock when he came up to me, but all of the boys helped me out when they could. Actually, it was a really good effort from all the boys on the forward line, everyone pitched in." – Troy Menzel speaking about playing on Giants co-captain Callan Ward after the Round 10 match against GWS.
THEY SAID IT
“He’s come from a long line of football people. He’s a very likeable lad and he can play. Believe me, he can play." – Mick Malthouse on Menzel ahead of his debut, Saturday 18 May.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Menzel says his personal highlight for the season was playing in the Elimination Final win over Richmond, in front of almost 95,000 people at the MCG. He was also nominated for the AFL Players’ Association’s Best First Year Player Award.
