James Frawley (No.8)
Career
Debut: 2007
Career matches: 82
Career goals: 3
2011
Matches: 21
Goals: 1
Kicks: 238
Marks: 109
Handballs: 154
Disposals: 392
Tackles: 32
Todd Viney’s season assessment
James had a terrible injury during the pre-season, which put him behind the eight ball. It took him a while to get going and it took a bit of confidence out of him, particularly with his strength. But by the end of the year, he played some very good footy for us.
Tackles: 32
Todd Viney’s season assessment
James had a terrible injury during the pre-season, which put him behind the eight ball. It took him a while to get going and it took a bit of confidence out of him, particularly with his strength. But by the end of the year, he played some very good footy for us.
Round-by-round assessment
Comments made by 2011 Melbourne coaching staff members Mark Williams, Brad Gotch and Kelly O’Donnell
AFL: Round 1 v Sydney Swans
Injured: pectoral muscle
AFL: Round 2 v Hawthorn
Chipa was a little bit rusty, as we expected, after not playing any matches this year. But he was better for the run. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 3 v Brisbane Lions
AFL: Round 3 v Brisbane Lions
James played his second game back from injury. It was good for him to get another game under his belt. He had eight handball receives and started to get his game back together and show some form. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 4 v Gold Coast Suns
It was only a fair game from Chip, after his long break from injury. He just didn’t play in front enough and wasn’t physical enough when the ball was in his area. He made a few basic errors. But he’ll get better with more game-time. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 5 - Bye
AFL: Round 4 v Gold Coast Suns
It was only a fair game from Chip, after his long break from injury. He just didn’t play in front enough and wasn’t physical enough when the ball was in his area. He made a few basic errors. But he’ll get better with more game-time. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 5 - Bye
AFL: Round 6 v West Coast Eagles
James found it difficult to regain the outstanding form he had last year, on the back of an interrupted pre-season. The positive is that he got another game under his belt and with the clear objectives he was given, I was sure he’d bounce back. His fortunes turned around quickly. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 7 v Adelaide Crows
It was a real return to form for Chip. He took the game on, backed himself and finished with 26 disposals. His rebound out of defence was outstanding. He set up a lot of our scoring opportunities through his run-and-carry. Mark Williams
It was a real return to form for Chip. He took the game on, backed himself and finished with 26 disposals. His rebound out of defence was outstanding. He set up a lot of our scoring opportunities through his run-and-carry. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 8 v North Melbourne
Frawley was outstanding. His ability to win the ball one-on-one and the way he used his speed was very important for our team. He was back to some cracking form after a lot of hard-work. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 9 v St Kilda
James was probably beaten on the day, but he continued to focus on his opponent Nick Riewoldt and provided great drive out of defence. His run-and-carry and ball use was very good. His form continued to be solid. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 10 v Carlton
James finished with 19 disposals and had an equal team-high six rebounds. He uncharacteristically fumbled at times but fought the game out. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 11 v Essendon
Chip won the ball well. His rebound from half-back was again a highlight, as were some of his one-on-one contests. He needed to keep building on some solid form. Mark Williams
James finished with 19 disposals and had an equal team-high six rebounds. He uncharacteristically fumbled at times but fought the game out. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 11 v Essendon
Chip won the ball well. His rebound from half-back was again a highlight, as were some of his one-on-one contests. He needed to keep building on some solid form. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 12 v Collingwood
He won the ball well, but lacked the zip that he’s renowned for out of the backline. Chipa uncharacteristically turned the ball over a couple of times by foot. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 13 v Fremantle
James provided plenty of run and carry out of the backline. He kicked the ball well and spoiled with aggression, causing several turnovers that resulted in us taking the ball inside 50. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 13 v Fremantle
James provided plenty of run and carry out of the backline. He kicked the ball well and spoiled with aggression, causing several turnovers that resulted in us taking the ball inside 50. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 14 v Richmond
James was very solid again. His physicality was good, as was his rebounding run and carry. He took on the opposition key forward, which he did each week, and got the job done. He is a very important player to us, and was in some very good form. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 15 v Western Bulldogs
James had a solid game. He was out positioned early by Barry Hall, who kicked three goals. But he worked his way back into the game. His second half was good. Chip won some good one-on-one contests against Hall, and provided good counter attack off half-back through intercept marks and handball receives. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 16 - Bye
AFL: Round 17 v Port Adelaide
Chipa had a terrific game. He smothered a very important player in Jay Schulz and provided aggressive rebound. He continued to open up the game with terrific run-and-carry off half-back. Mark Williams
Chipa had a terrific game. He smothered a very important player in Jay Schulz and provided aggressive rebound. He continued to open up the game with terrific run-and-carry off half-back. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 18 v Hawthorn
Although Chipa had goals kicked on him, a lot of those resulted from our poor turnovers in the midfield. These turnovers left him exposed and ‘Buddy’ Franklin made us pay. Mark Williams
Although Chipa had goals kicked on him, a lot of those resulted from our poor turnovers in the midfield. These turnovers left him exposed and ‘Buddy’ Franklin made us pay. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 19 v Geelong Cats
Chip was frustrated on the day, as our backline was under siege. He didn’t have a lot of impact on the match. Mark Williams
Chip was frustrated on the day, as our backline was under siege. He didn’t have a lot of impact on the match. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 20 v Carlton
James’ defensive game was OK. He spoiled aggressively and attacked the ball at ground level with vigor. His offensive game lacked his usual penetration and conviction. Mark Williams
James’ defensive game was OK. He spoiled aggressively and attacked the ball at ground level with vigor. His offensive game lacked his usual penetration and conviction. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 21 v West Coast Eagles
Defensively James was very good. He played mostly on Josh Kennedy, who had no impact on the match. Offensively, he never stopped running and won plenty of the ball. Mark Williams
Defensively James was very good. He played mostly on Josh Kennedy, who had no impact on the match. Offensively, he never stopped running and won plenty of the ball. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 22 v Richmond
Chip was good in one-on-one contests. He was aggressive, but needed to keep counter-attacking, backing himself and taking the opposition on. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 23 v Gold Coast Suns
Defensively, James was again very good. He was excellent on Nathan Ablett, who had no impact. His positioning allowed him to take many intercept marks. He had eight spoils and provided good third man-up support. Chip was offensively much better and took the game on with run-and-carry. He switched the play at every opportunity. Mark Williams
Defensively, James was again very good. He was excellent on Nathan Ablett, who had no impact. His positioning allowed him to take many intercept marks. He had eight spoils and provided good third man-up support. Chip was offensively much better and took the game on with run-and-carry. He switched the play at every opportunity. Mark Williams
AFL: Round 24 v Port Adelaide
James produced a solid game against Jay Schulz, who only kicked one goal and had been in very good form. Frawley’s positioning was outstanding, as was his involvement in our counter attacks. He spoilt well in the air, and won some good contests at ground level. Mark Williams
James produced a solid game against Jay Schulz, who only kicked one goal and had been in very good form. Frawley’s positioning was outstanding, as was his involvement in our counter attacks. He spoilt well in the air, and won some good contests at ground level. Mark Williams
