35. Patrick Dangerfield
AFL games: 24
Average disposals: 31
Average marks: 5
Goals: 24
What an extraordinary season it was from the Cats’ superstar recruit. He won just about every award there was to win, including the Brownlow and ‘Carji’ Greeves medals, and dragged his team over the line on numerous occasions.
36. Tom Ruggles
AFL games: 18
Disposals: 15
Marks: 4
Goals: 0
Impressed everyone at the club by graduating from the rookie list and having a huge impact in the backline. Was unlucky to miss the preliminary final but has a bright future ahead.
37. Michael Luxford
Didn’t play an AFL game
Worked hard on his skills at VFL-level, impressing the coaches with his versatility and running ability.
38. Tom Read
Delisted
Didn’t manage to play an AFL game in his time at the club but impressed everyone with his attitude and application.
39. Shane Kersten
AFL games: 17
Disposals: 11
Marks: 4
Goals: 22
Showed some great signs throughout the season, kicking four goals against Gold Coast and booting three on four occasions. Was unlucky to miss the Cats’ two finals.
40. Jackson Thurlow
Didn’t play an AFL game
Was sidelined for the season after suffering a serious knee injury in the NAB Challenge game against Essendon in Shepparton. Is setting himself to make a big impression in 2017.
42. Padraig Lucey
Delisted
Has departed the club after working hard to improve his skills in the VFL over the past two seasons.
43. Zac Bates
Delisted
Was unlucky to be held back by a number of injuries and has departed the club after playing 19 VFL games over three seasons.
44. Corey Enright
AFL games: 23
Disposals: 23
Marks: 5
Goals: 4
Has hung up his boots after one of the all-time great AFL careers. Had a brilliant final season, breaking the club’s games record and earning a sixth selection in the All Australian team.
45. Cameron Delaney
Delisted
Was denied an opportunity to have a serious crack at making the AFL by a number of injury problems. Impressed everyone at the club with his attitude during his many frustrating times.
46. Mark Blicavs
AFL games: 24
Average disposals: 17
Average marks: 4
Goals: 7
Another very solid season from the 2015 ‘Carji’ Greeves medallist. Spent most of his time in the midfield but also provided some back-up in the ruck when required. He and Joel Selwood led the Cats for tackles.
