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  Jaded said:
He can set the world on fire, and still some people will find faults in his game. Amazing.

I've been critical of McLean over the last 12 months but he was extremely good yesterday. If we'd won he would be a near certainty for 3 Brownlow votes - as it is he still should get two.

Another 11 weeks of performances/efforts like that and I'll jump back on your McLean for captain bandwagon... ;)

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      Clint Bizkit said:
    Did Miller do anything yesterday?

    Miller had 4 assists yesterday. Did some good things but probably didn't get enough of it.

    It is amazing how he has turned it around this year. Plays like a footballer now. He needs to build on that and start dominating games.

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      Gouga said:
    Miller had 4 assists yesterday. Did some good things but probably didn't get enough of it.

    It is amazing how he has turned it around this year. Plays like a footballer now. He needs to build on that and start dominating games.

    I expect there are very few games he will dominate in. As long as he is serviceable accountable and at least breaks against his direct opponent and provides advantage to the team even I will be happy. If he does better than that....great.

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      Rhino Richards said:
    I expect there are very few games he will dominate in. As long as he is serviceable accountable and at least breaks against his direct opponent and provides advantage to the team even I will be happy. If he does better than that....great.

    I think you're selling Miller a bit short. He still has a way to go but the attributes are there. He can run all day and is a great mark when it is out in front. But most importantly he is making much better decisions when he has it. He won't be a Jonathan Brown but I expect him to put some sort of stamp on the second half of this year. I'd be disappointed if he is just breaking even.

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      Rhino Richards said:
    I expect there are very few games he will dominate in. As long as he is serviceable accountable and at least breaks against his direct opponent and provides advantage to the team even I will be happy. If he does better than that....great.

    At least he doesn't let his direct opponent run up and the ground and kick a goal, and he doesn't try to pull of miracle goals instead of doing the team thing :rolleyes:

    I think your assessment of his capabilities is correct. He gives a contest, he creates opportunities for goal (knows his limitations) and he is more calm now under pressure so he makes some decent decisions instead of always looking for the quick handpass.

    Was better than Bate yesterday, that's for sure. His gather on the goal line and handpass to Sylvia was excellent.

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      Gouga said:
    But most importantly he is making much better decisions when he has it.

    As opposed to not having it. ;)

    There is alot to like about Miller in regard his athleticism, courage and his attitude. I just dont think he has an adept enough football brain to dominate games regularly. He will have his days in the sun but....

    Stuff it. I hope he has a heatwave!

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      Rhino Richards said:
    I expect there are very few games he will dominate in. As long as he is serviceable accountable and at least breaks even against his direct opponent and provides advantage to the team even I will be happy. If he does better than that....great.

    There is alot to like about Miller in regard his athleticism, courage and his attitude. I just dont think he has an adept enough football brain to dominate games regularly. He will have his days in the sun but....

    Agree 100%.

    Consistency is the key for him now, no doubt. He needs to be "solid, servicable and accountable" every week. I've been quite pleased with Miller's output this year, as i've noticed many others have too.

    As long as our expectations of Miller are reasonable and realistic, the "Miller-bashing" seen here in the past, will stay in the past.

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    How about that beautiful kickout from Wheats that Whitey marked practically in the centre of the G? From memory, the next kick was to the F50 for a goal.. beautiful piece of play.

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    Miller marked at about fifty at the Punt Rd end. He didn't think too long (clearly not his greatest asset.) Speared a great pass to Young Col who grabbed a fine mark. Then goaled.

    There were glimpses yesterday of what Miller could be in a more settled, mature and talented team.

    I've been a critic but considering where we're at I'd have him as a keeper for the time being.

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    Considering Miller has not got Neitz & Robbo to help him and is the main focus up forward, he really has put his hand up. Has not shirked a contest all year and is presenting all the time.

    Give credit where it's due.

    Moose

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      MrMoose said:

    "he really has put his hand up. Has not shirked a contest all year and is presenting all the time."

    I think it's really helped that they've stopped putting Miller down the backline. Players running out of defence can anticipate the way he presents. His style takes a lot of running. Though he's not a great overhead mark, it takes a tall man to stop him. Defenders that tall have trouble running with him.

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