Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.
Season statistics
Games: 25
Goals: 16
Disposals: 411
Disposal efficiency: 69.1%
Marks: 92
Clearances: 49
More statistics on Ryan Bastinac's player profile
Season highlights
Round 20 v GWS Giants
- 28 disposals, 9 marks, 1 goal, 1 Brownlow vote
Round 22 v Adelaide
- 22 disposals, 2 last quarter goals
Season in review
It was an up and down season for Bastinac in 2014. Although he played every game for the third consecutive year, he was the substitute on five occasions – the first instances of his career.
The addition of Nick Dal Santo and inside play of Levi Greenwood meant Bastinac had to adjust both his role and style of play.
Used more as an outside midfielder during the year, 65 per cent of Bastinac’s possessions were uncontested, a jump from 59 the previous year.
The number three still had some impressive outings, important in the final term of North’s win over Adelaide in Round 22, and collecting a Brownlow vote in Round 20 against the Giants.
However, he’ll no doubt be looking for further improvement in 2015.
In the news
February 19 – Becoming ‘elite’ – NMFC.com.au
“I’m fitter and stronger than I was and just getting older and getting the experience of playing a few games helps me a lot.”
May 29 – Bastinac strives for more – NMFC.com.au
"North is home for me, coming into the club every day to hang out with all your mates, it can't get much better than that."
August 21 – Depth test – NMFC.com.au
“I think we’ve got a really good mix (in the midfield) now and can match it with anyone. If one person goes down another one comes in and plays a role.”
