The Blues’ young playing list was faced with a number of challenges in 2018, and as a result, finished the year with fewer wins than previous seasons.

However, the valuable experience gained by first and second-year players, coupled with the resilience built within the team, will no doubt hold the Club in good stead for years to come.

With the side now on a break, we’re analysing each player’s year in statistics. Here’s the review for Carlton’s No. 25, Zac Fisher.

GAMES

2018: 17
Career: 34

GOALS

2018: 8
Career: 12

BY THE NUMBERS (averages in brackets)

Disposals: 326 (19.2) Contested possessions: 133 (7.8) Tackles: 59 (3.5) Clearances: 56 (3.3) Inside 50s: 49 (2.9) Score involvements: 63 (3.7)

2018 IN FOCUS

In terms of breakout years, Zac Fisher’s season was one of the big positives to come out of Ikon Park.

The stats showed that Fisher was one of the most prolific teenagers across the entire competition, as he adapted to his increased time in midfield with aplomb.

He doubled his goal output from his maiden season, eclipsed the 20-disposal mark seven times and formed a one-two punch with Patrick Cripps in the middle.

Fisher was one of only six players in their first or second seasons to average over 19 disposals per game. And the West Australian isn’t going anywhere, having re-signed until the end of 2021.

Playing the first 17 consecutive games before a fractured fibula against Hawthorn ended his year, his form in year two suggests the sky is the limit for the custodian of the No.25 jumper.

BEST PERFORMANCE

Fisher completed two career-highs when the Blues took on the Western Bulldogs on a Friday night back in Round 6.

On the day his re-signing with the Club was announced, Fisher amassed 28 disposals and seven clearances in his 23rd career game. He also added a goal, while 12 of his disposals were contested.

SEASON HIGHLIGHT

The smooth-moving youngster made a habit of using his left foot to full effect in front of goal throughout 2018. His best arguably came against Melbourne in Round 9.

Involved on the defensive side of the wing, Fisher surged forward to receive the handball, take a bounce and goal from just inside 50. He was Carlton’s main exponent of running goals, with similar efforts against Gold Coast and St Kilda.