We take a look back on the eight debutants in the 2014 season, next up is exciting defender Marty Gleeson.

Recruited

Gleeson was recruited from North Ballarat with pick 53 in the 2012 draft.

2014 Snapshot

Games: 9

Goals: 2

Kicks: 71 @ 7.9 per game

Handballs: 42 @ 4.7 per game

Tackles: 15 @ 1.7 per game

Debut

Round 1 v North Melbourne at Etihad Stadium

14 Disposals

5 Marks

1 Tackle

In his own words

“It was really good fun out there, all the boys joining in and everyone contributing I loved it. It was awesome. I was screaming a bit out there and after the game and singing the song so the voice is struggling now. It was unreal. One of the best experiences I have had in footy that is for sure. Being able to do it with the other boys and getting soaked in Gatorade it was actually good.” Martin Gleeson – Post match 21^st March

Skippy’s take

“Marty had a fantastic year and his room for improvement is clearly his size and strength. The thing with Marty is that his footy knowledge, ball use and decision making are all elite. He needs to have a big off-season to get bigger and strong then a big pre-season to continue to develop.” Hayden Skipworth – VFL and Development Coach