Season in short
Although his promising debut season was cut short by injury, Marcus Adams established himself as a key member of the Bulldogs’ spine in his 11 senior games.
Drafted as a mature age recruit after impressing for West Perth in the WAFL, the 23-year-old Adams’ game translated well to AFL level, where his mature body, power and aggressive streak had him looking comfortable in a key defensive post.
Was outstanding when injury free, and his 23 possession, 15 mark performance against Hawthorn in just his third League game was a highlight.
The stat mattered
His 6.5 intercept possessions per game was equal third at the Club.
What they said
“I guess considering where I was throughout preseason compared to where I was in those games that I was able to play is something that I suppose I’m pretty proud of.
“Probably up until about mid-Feb I thought I was probably the last bloke who was going to get considered for a game and then I was lucky enough to get a go in the first NAB game and throughout that period I got a little bit of confidence.
“I was then lucky enough to get an opportunity in round one and I tried to grab it with both hands.”
Gram of the year
Scored himself a chair at Will Minson’s Big Man’s Eating Club. Good by a first year player.
