Don't worry mate, Sylvia's 1/3 of a season will beat most other player's 0/3 of a season. But don't mix this up with excusing a player with obvious talent having 1/3 of a good season.

I also got sick of laying into Bruce and having that argument.

At the moment, Warnock, Frawley, Davey, Mclean, Moloney, Sylvia, Green and Grimes get pass marks from me. Sylvia returning in poor form will ruin that for me, all other players are below that mark IMO

Bit disappointed in Dean Bailey here.

I don't remember him publicly pointing the finger at Cameron Bruce when on three separate occasions on Queens Birthday he was too lazy to chase and apply pressure.

I guess some players have a free pass from public criticism.

Oh great. The empty drum has come back.

And straight away makes a "comparison" that defies any kind of logic.

Comparing Bruce's laziness to another player's lack of discipline.

The more things change the more they stay the same. Go back to Bigfooty.

A "trademark" of kicking goals from 50-55 is an odd one to have, given many in the AFL can do it (including one Matthew Bate). I find it odd that many who have defended Sylvia for so long, not that I have a problem with that, have been so quick to immediately claim he's turned the corner and is our best player.

A individual players trademark does not mean no one else does it. Jordan trademark jump-shot. Armstrong trademark surging hill climbs, etc. And, err, why would it surprise that people who have defended Sylvia would talk up (to whatever level) his recent success ?

Oh great. The empty drum has come back.

And straight away makes a "comparison" that defies any kind of logic.

Comparing Bruce's laziness to another player's lack of discipline.

The more things change the more they stay the same. Go back to Bigfooty.

Both things are an example of discipline.

But keep accepting mediocrity if you wish.

A individual players trademark does not mean no one else does it. Jordan trademark jump-shot. Armstrong trademark surging hill climbs, etc. And, err, why would it surprise that people who have defended Sylvia would talk up (to whatever level) his recent success ?

Success? 7 good games, a couple of those were rated higher because of the quality of his other efforts.

Furthermore, as has been stated, 7 games is a small part of the season - it seems some think that is enough. That surprises me because I'd expect more than 7 decent games after years of poor showings to start singing someone's praises. Each to their own.

I see what you mean with the trademark line, I think I worded what a meant incorrectly.

Both things are an example of discipline.

But keep accepting mediocrity if you wish.

Wow. Like a broken record.

One player smacks the snot out of someone behind play, and gets exactly what he deserves in 3 weeks suspension.

The other has probably never been suspended at all. Great comparison, fool.

Enjoy your time at 'land... I'm sure it'll last only as long as you can resist the temptation to hurt MFC all over again. Let's hope next time you're booted it's for good. This place was great to visit for a few months there.

Wow. Like a broken record.

One player smacks the snot out of someone behind play, and gets exactly what he deserves in 3 weeks suspension.

The other has probably never been suspended at all. Great comparison, fool.

Enjoy your time at 'land... I'm sure it'll last only as long as you can resist the temptation to hurt MFC all over again. Let's hope next time you're booted it's for good. This place was great to visit for a few months there.

Nobodies holding a gun to your head.

Go over to Demonology, sunshine.

Success? 7 good games, a couple of those were rated higher because of the quality of his other efforts.

Furthermore, as has been stated, 7 games is a small part of the season - it seems some think that is enough. That surprises me because I'd expect more than 7 decent games after years of poor showings to start singing someone's praises. Each to their own.

I see what you mean with the trademark line, I think I worded what a meant incorrectly.

Spot on 45.

He was BOG for us against Haw and Coll and has been in the top 5 in losses to BL and Ess (and had a fantastic quarter against Rich).

Some of you are too easily pleased. 5-7 good games from a constant tease like Sylvia and he gets this level of blind support?!

He gave a roundhouse FCS!! Deserved longer than 3 weeks.

And anyone, including the moronic YM, who says Sylvia has been the best player so far this year are insulting Aaron Davey.

He has easily been our best player, with Bruce and Moloney behind him.

Spot on 45.

He was BOG for us against Haw and Coll and has been in the top 5 in losses to BL and Ess (and had a fantastic quarter against Rich).

Some of you are too easily pleased. 5-7 good games from a constant tease like Sylvia and he gets this level of blind support?!

He gave a roundhouse FCS!! Deserved longer than 3 weeks.

And anyone, including the moronic YM, who says Sylvia has been the best player so far this year are insulting Aaron Davey.

He has easily been our best player, with Bruce and Moloney behind him.

Bruce better than Sylvia? LOL

Davey and Moloney have both been very good, for sure.

But Sylvia has been our best BY FAR.

He has booted 15 goals for starters. Moloney and Davey kicked 7 combined.

Bruce better than Sylvia? LOL

Davey and Moloney have both been very good, for sure.

But Sylvia has been our best BY FAR.

He has booted 15 goals for starters. Moloney and Davey kicked 7 combined.

Well argued.

Can't argue with that at all.

Except Matty Bate has 18 goals...

OMG!

Matthew Bate is going to win the Bluey!!

I'm going to call those two d!ckheads at Sportsbet and win some MONEY!!

Well argued.

Can't argue with that at all.

Except Matty Bate has 18 goals...

OMG!

Matthew Bate is going to win the Bluey!!

I'm going to call those two d!ckheads at Sportsbet and win some MONEY!!

Umm...

He has kicked 3 more goals and he sits in the forward line all game.

if COlin had that role he would have booted 40 by now.

use your brains.

Umm...

He has kicked 3 more goals and he sits in the forward line all game.

if COlin had that role he would have booted 40 by now.

use your brains.

Unfair.

You shouldn't expect people to do what you refuse to do yourself...

seems he didnt please Bailey either Sylvia let us down: Bailey

who'd da thought !!

This interview increases my respect for DB much. He gets all the right tones & nuances perfectly - "he's let the team down; he's aware of what he's done & nobody is more disappointed in him than he is; this is unacceptable in every way in future; his improved performance this year has been very important to the team; he needs to get back to this standard immediately on his return".

While this rebukes him, it compliments him also and shows faith in him. Yes, I have no doubt that he would have rebuked Bruce in a similar way, but in private.

Trying desperately to get this thread back on topic ...

While this rebukes him, it compliments him also and shows faith in him. Yes, I have no doubt that he would have rebuked Bruce in a similar way, but in private.

Trying desperately to get this thread back on topic ...

good luck !!

still ..lets continue on your observation...yes Bailey got it right I think. He isnt letting it ( Cols run of decent efforts ) get him too carried away. He still expects the team disciplines etc as you should. Its this kind of difference that separates us from the better teams. Good teams just dont stuff up..not as teams, not as individuals.

Some may think this a bit harsh, i'd rather view it as a gentle reminder

Unfair.

You shouldn't expect people to do what you refuse to do yourself...

Fair enough, but Y_M point still stands IMO.