James had a very solid season.  He took on the key forwards, week in, week out, and predominantly held his own.  James suffered from some niggling injuries throughout the season, which he handled particularly professionally, and was still able to perform under duress.  James is striking the balance between how to defend and how to attack - he needs a good rest.  He will benefit from the eight weeks’ rest, and will really throw himself into the pre-season. - Jade Rawlings (backline coach) melbournefc.com.au

Games MFC 2012 19 MFC Total 101 Goals MFC 2012 0 MFC Total 3

MFC 215 kicks (4th) 80 handballs 295 disposals 96 marks(5th) 45 tackles 73 rebounds from fifty (1st)

Keith "Bluey" Truscott Memorial Trophy 266 votes (9th)

Almost the greatest disappointment of the season for mine. Chip is the one genuine A grader in the list that Neeld inherited ... he looked hesitant and confused for the first half of the year and disinterested for the second. Hopefully, if he was carrying injuries then the strain of 3 years of incessant "incoming" just overwhelmed him and, as Rawling suggests, a good period of rest will rejuvenate him for next season. His contract finishes end 2013...will he be a restricted FA then?

He'd be the one the Cats could really want

Sadly he does too many coach killer moves for me, at times he looks really slow which often resulted in him getting caught or turning the ball over. I hope he can get over any injuries that show a bit more toe next year.