We’re taking a look back at each player’s year in statistics. Next is Carlton’s No.41, Levi Casboult.
Levi Casboult (#41)
GAMES
Season 2013: 11
Career: 17
VFL 2013: 9
GOALS
Season 2013: 7
Career: 14
VFL 2013: 17
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 100 (9.1) Marks: 48 (4.4) Tackles: 18 (1.6) Contested Marks: 25 (2.3) Marks Inside 50: 10 (0.9)
OVERVIEW
It was a year of mixed fortunes for Levi Casboult. After playing in the opening two matches of the season the 23-year-old returned to the VFL, before being elevated again in Round 10.
At 199cm tall, Casboult consistently demonstrated a solid marking ability, with the young ruck-forward finishing the season ranked second in the league for contested marks per game. Accuracy in front of goal, however, continued to frustrate – Casboult openly identifying it as an area he is working on.
Casboult’s best game came in the Round 21 win over Richmond at the MCG. In his return to the Blues’ senior side, Casboult finished with 15 disposals, five marks, two tackles, eight effective hit-outs and three goals.
With 17 AFL games now under his belt, the Blues are hopeful Casboult’s potential can be harnessed, with bigger and better things on the horizon in 2014.
IN THE NEWS
Carlton On The Rise: Levi Casboult
#AFLTigersBlues , Blue Brothers, Levi Casboult & Lachie Henderson, 6 goals between them, 4th term, pic.twitter.com/ieTE7Ub4uW
— Wayne Ludbey. (@WLudbey) August 17, 2013
HE SAID IT
“I meant it! It was one of those things; just saw the ball, kicked it and it went straight.”
- Levi Casboult talking to the ABC about his soccer goal in the Round 21 win over Richmond at the MCG, August 17.
THEY SAID IT
LEVI CASBOULT ON THE LEFT FOOT IF YOU DON'T MIND!? Blues by a point. Casboult has four goals. About seven minutes to go! #PJVFL
— Matthew Lodge (@MatthewSLodge) May 5, 2013
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Casboult was nominated for the AFL’s Mark Of The Year for a juggling mark in the Round 12 clash with Hawthorn. He went on to win the fan vote for the best mark of the round.