Season highlights, their statistics and quotes from the player from the course of the year will be included.
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Season statistics
Games: 4
Disposals: 31
Disposal efficiency: 87.1%
One percenters: 17
Marks: 10
More statistics in the player profile
Season highlights
Round 6 v Fremantle
- NMFC debut, 7 disposals, 3 rebound 50’s
Season in review
Starting from the rookie list, Joel Tippett rose quickly to make his senior debut in Round 6 this season.
It was hardly a gentle start to his North career, with the key defender spending time on Matthew Pavlich during game number one. Nevertheless he was an important part of holding Fremantle to just eight goals, helping his team to victory by 13 points.
At 197cm, the left-footer was able to match up on a variety of opposition forwards, and looked to have cemented a spot in the lineup, playing four consecutive games between Rounds 6 and 10.
However it was against Geelong where disaster struck. In attempting to tackle the Cats’ Jordan Murdoch, Tippett tore his pectoral muscle, resulting in a long stint on the sidelines.
Although the key defender was able to return late in the season for North Ballarat and perform well, he was unable to reclaim his spot.
He was promoted to the senior list following the season.
In the news
November 28 – Tippett’s perfect timing – NMFC.com.au
"If you look at the opponents he's played on in regards to SANFL - there's AFL guys (Daniel) Stewart and (Lewis) Johnston and then Michael Wundke and Andrew Ainger - he tears them apart.” – Andy Collins
August 19 – Tippett signs new deal – NMFC.com.au
"I've worked pretty hard over the past couple of years to put myself in this position, and it's great that the club has recognised that and I'm just really excited to be part of it."
