Tackles: 0
Todd Viney’s season assessment
Troy was a great find. He was really competitive in the VFL. He took to it like a duck to water and was hardly beaten all year. Troy’s strong and a great competitor - his nickname is ‘The Beast’. He doesn’t lose too many contests.
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 - thyroid disorder
VFL: Round 1 v Geelong
Injured - thyroid disorder
VFL reserves: Round 2 v Port Melbourne
Troy got 10 possessions in the first half and looked lively. It was his first game back after a thyroid problem. He had a good crack and looked impressive. It was a good effort, considering his limited training. But for his first game, I thought he showed a lot. Brad Gotch
VFL reserves: Round 3 v North Ballarat
VFL reserves: Round 4 - Bye
VFL reserves: Round 5 v Frankston
Troy played 50 per cent game time. He’s been starting to get some consistency after that thyroid problem. He’s getting better. Brad Gotch
VFL reserves: Round 6 v Northern Bullants
Troy did OK. He’s a developing player and did what we expected. Brad Gotch
VFL reserves: Round 7 - Bye
(Played in VFL practice match)
VFL reserves: Round 8 - Bye
VFL: Round 11 v Collingwood
VFL: Round 12 v Coburg Tigers
Troy was good again. I was really pleased with how he’s progressing. He just finds the footy, and he took some really good contested marks when the ball was in the air. Brad Gotch
He conceded a few goals and was moved onto Troy Selwood after he kicked four goals. He then restricted him somewhat. He stuck to his task against great adversity, which was impressive for a young player. He showed he was an unflappable character. Brad Gotch
Troy again showed he was a good young player - he’s really going from strength to strength. He played in a defensive group that didn’t concede a goal in the first half, so it was a very good game from him. He got tired a bit later on, but he put in a fantastic effort. Brad Gotch
Troy had nine touches, three marks and four spoils. He played on different types of players, which was great experience for him. He got caught out defensively a couple of times. Brad Gotch
VFL: Round 22 v Northern Bullants
VFL: Qualifying final v Port Melbourne
Troy was good, battling hard in defence. Unfortunately, he conceded at least three goals and on occasions his kicking options were costly. Brad Gotch