Jaryd Cachia (#37)
GAMES
Season 2013: 14
Career: 14
VFL 2013: 6
GOALS
Season 2013: 1
Career: 1
VFL 2013: 1
KEY AFL STATISTICS (averages in brackets):
Disposals: 202 (14.4) Marks: 49 (3.5) Tackles: 68 (4.9) Inside 50s: 32 (2.3) Contested Possessions: 103 (7.4) Effective Disposals: 135 (9.6) Clearances: 41 (2.9)
OVERVIEW
The hard work paid off for Jaryd Cachia this season. After being delisted by Carlton at the end of 2011, he spent a year playing with SANFL club Norwood. Not only did the Redlegs win the premiership, but Cachia also went on to finish fifth in the Magarey Medal count.
As a result of his success in South Australia, Cachia was redrafted by the Blues. He has made the most of his second coming, making 14 senior appearances as a key tagger for Carlton in 2013.
The 22-year-old’s efforts were recognised at Carlton’s John Nicholls Medal night, where Cachia was awarded Best First Year Player.
IN THE NEWS
Carlton’s Cachia to retain senior status
Cachia not getting comfortable
On the spot with Jaryd Cachia
Carrazzo out Cachia in
Cachia elevated
HE SAID IT
Thanks for the ongoing messages of support! Was so exciting being out there for @CarltonFC, more importantly good to get the 4 points!
— Jaryd Cachia (@jarydcachia) May 5, 2013
THEY SAID IT
“It was a different sort of decision, and you do have to think about it. What's going to be different? Is it the right thing to bring him back? What's changed? But the other nagging thought was, 'We never really gave him a good run at it'.”
– Carlton’s Recruiting Manager Shane Rogers talking about the decision to redraft Cachia, The Age, June 1.
SEASON HIGHLIGHT
Jaryd Cachia made his much-anticipated debut in Round 6 against Melbourne – just three days before his 22nd birthday. He finished the match with eight touches, after starting as the substitute and going onto the ground in the final quarter.
Cachia’s best game came in the Round 16 win over St Kilda, in which he picked up 20 disposals, 10 marks and six tackles.
