Check out what the assistant coaches thought of every Melbourne player this year in the last of an exclusive nine-part season review

Josh Tynan
After his first season at the Club, Josh has worked - and is continuing to work - exceptionally hard in all facets of his game to develop them to AFL standards. He has earned respect among the playing group and coaching staff for the way he has prepared, and the attention to detail that he goes to in order to ensure that he prepares like an AFL player each week. Josh played the first and last games of the season at AFL level, which will give him a great insight into the way he needs to prepare during the upcoming pre-season. Josh played a number of roles to great effect at VFL level.  Andrew Nichol

	G	Rank	K	H	D	DE%	CP	UP	M	G	SA	I50	T	C
2012	11	61	10.3	3.5	13.8	61.2	4.9	9.1	3.6	0.5	0.3	2.5	3.2	0.9
Career Average		77.9	12.3	3	15.3	61.9	6.5	8.9	3.7	0.2	0.3	1.5	2.2	0.8

Tom Couch
Tom’s had a really consistent VFL year, playing as an inside mid.  He’s always had the ability to win his own footy, and win the contested ball, but to his credit he’s really developed his outside game as well.  He now runs and covers the ground like an AFL player, and because of that, he was able to earn three AFL games in the second half of the year as a rookie.  Tom’s a strong body, it’s his first year on an AFL list, and what he’s been able to get out of himself this year has been outstanding.  The most pleasing thing about Tom is that he has just played consistent footy, week after week.  There’s been a very small gap between his best and his worst.  Tom’s still working on his ball efficiency, but he’s really improved his clearance work, and his defensive pressure and his defensive intent - they’re things that are going to make him a very good player in the future. Aaron Greaves

	G	Rank	K	H	D	DE%	CP	UP	M	G	SA	I50	T	C
2012	3	45	5.3	5.7	11	51.5	4.7	6.3	0.7	0	0.7	1.3	5	2.3
Career Average		45	5.3	5.7	11	51.5	4.7	6.3	0.7	0	0.7	1.3	5	2.3

Jack Fitzpatrick
 Jack has demonstrated plenty of resilience this season, overcoming illness and managing his diabetes. His VFL form, particularly throughout the second half of the year, was very good. Additionally, he led the Casey goal kicking with 28 for the season, and was rewarded with two AFL games this year. There were certainly positives in his game against Fremantle in Round 23, and he has a great understanding of what is required to compete as a key forward at this level. We look forward to Jack completing another full pre-season and taking the next step with his football, maximising his speed, athleticism and 200 cm frame. Paul Satterley

	G	Rank	K	H	D	DE%	CP	UP	M	G	SA	I50	T	C
2012	2	48	3	2.5	5.5	63.6	4	2.5	0.5	1	0	0.5	1.5	1
Career Average		45.7	4.7	2.7	7.3	54.5	3.7	4	1.7	1	0.3	1.3	1.3	0.7

James Magner
James came in as a mature age player onto our rookie list.  James had a really strong pre-season - his professionalism, his attention to detail and preparation for performance was outstanding.  This, I believe, allowed James to play seventeen games for the year.  James played a variety of roles - as a small pressure forward, he played as a tagging midfielder, and a midfielder in his own right.  James should be happy with the season he had, after coming from where he did. Brian Royal

	G	Rank	K	H	D	DE%	CP	UP	M	G	SA	I50	T	C
2012	17	59	7.9	6.2	14.1	61.3	7.4	6.8	3	0.2	0.7	1.8	4.4	2.8
Career Average		59.2	7.9	6.2	14.1	61.3	7.4	6.8	3	0.2	0.7	1.8	4.4	2.8

Jai Sheahan
Jai spent the majority of the year as a key defender at VFL level, even though he was recruited to the Club as a forward. He started the year playing consistent football, but then struggled with form and injury during the second half of the season. Jai demonstrated resilience during this period where, after playing reserves at Casey, he was able to come back into the senior side at VFL level and play some very good football. Jai’s kicking skills have been a highlight. Andrew Nichol

	G	Rank	K	H	D	DE%	CP	UP	M	G	SA	I50	T	C
2012	15	74	13.1	3.3	16.4	66.3	5.1	9.3	5.1	0.1	0.7	1.8	1	0.5
Career Average		70.1	9.2	3.4	12.7	63.9	4.7	7.3	4.8	0.9	0.8	1.9	1.1	0.7

Leigh Williams
Leigh has worked very hard in all areas of his game to become a consistent VFL player as a key forward; he has continually demonstrated to us that he values his position on our list through his work ethic and attention to detail. He is extremely team orientated and was a positive contributor to the Casey team this year, whether it be kicking goals or locking the ball in the forward 50. Unfortunately, Leigh incurred injury and illness this year, which impacted on his season and total games played. Paul Satterley

	G	Rank	K	H	D	DE%	CP	UP	M	G	SA	I50	T	C
2012	9	54	5.3	3.1	8.4	64.5	4.6	4.4	3.8	1.6	1	1.3	1	0.2
Career Average		54.9	5.3	3.1	8.4	64.5	4.6	4.4	3.8	1.6	1	1.3	1	0.2