The Pies’ half-back operator showed once again why he’s so valued at Memorial Oval on Sunday, producing one of his more impressive showings of the year in Euroa’s Goulburn Valley League grand final defeat to Echuca.
Giobbi played all bar one of his side’s home and away games this year, missing round 18 before a calf complaint would keep him from Euroa’s finals encounters against Echuca in the semi-final and Mansfield in the preliminary final.
A much-needed return to fitness before the decider proved pivotal.
Giobbi was rock-solid in defence at Deakin Reserve, Shepparton, and his composure and elite ball use was crucial in moments when the game looked to be escaping the Magpies.
Not only that, a goal from 50m out on Sunday sent Euroa supporters into raptures as the Pies surged closer to premiership glory in a gargantuan fourth quarter.
At a glance
Adam Giobbi v Echuca, grand final
Disposals 28
Kicking efficiency 95%
Handball efficiency 83%
Contested possessions 8
Uncontested possessions 20
Rebound 50s 12
However, it wasn’t to be and a late Echuca fightback iced the game, but nevertheless, Giobbi was an obvious standout on the big stage.
He would finish with a game-high 28 disposals on Sunday, going at a squeaky-clean 95 per cent kicking efficiency and 83 per cent efficiency by hand.
Giobbi mopped up 20 uncontested possessions, chalked up eight handball receives and a vital 12 rebound 50s.
When you cast your eye across his season, Giobbi’s numbers this season are just as impressive.
He finished third for total rebound 50s this year (111), averaging 5.8 a game and ranked third in the league for total effective kicks (223) across his 19 games.
By the numbers
Adam Giobbi in 2022
Disposals 19.7
Kicking efficiency 75%
Handball efficiency 79%
Uncontested possessions 15.4
Handball receives 7.8
Rebound 50s 5.8
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