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Production vs Perception

Brian Wilson
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There has been an exceptionally large amount of criticism of a few players on this forum: Trengove, Watts, and McKenzie to be precise.

I'm not concerned about these players and here's why:

Watts: 15 games, 18.5 ave disposals, 80.9% efficiency

Trengove: 22 games, 17.7 ave, 66.6% efficiency

McKenzie: 20 games, 17.1 ave, 64.5% efficiency

On the other hand, I am concerned about these players:

Tapscott: 14 games, 11.1 ave, 68.6% efficiency

Jetta: 6 games, 10.0 ave, 75.0% efficiency

Bennell: 6 games, 5.2 ave, 77.4% efficiency

Strauss: 7 games, 11.0 ave, 83.1% efficiency

Stats are not the only measure but the fact is that we are at the bottom of the league for disposals. We simply must improve our disposal count.

So Watts, Trengove and McKenzie are simply indispensable at this stage and must be complimented by players who can match their output. We simply can't afford to carry non KP players who collect less than 15 disposals a game.

I think that there is a tendency to place too much emphasis on intangibles like attitude and intent. And this comes from the emotion of watching the games. It's time to put the focus on production, not perception.

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    There has been an exceptionally large amount of criticism of a few players on this forum: Trengove, Watts, and McKenzie to be precise.

    I'm not concerned about these players and here's why:

    Watts: 15 games, 18.5 ave disposals, 80.9% efficiency

    Trengove: 22 games, 17.7 ave, 66.6% efficiency

    McKenzie: 20 games, 17.1 ave, 64.5% efficiency

    On the other hand, I am concerned about these players:

    Tapscott: 14 games, 11.1 ave, 68.6% efficiency

    Jetta: 6 games, 10.0 ave, 75.0% efficiency

    Bennell: 6 games, 5.2 ave, 77.4% efficiency

    Strauss: 7 games, 11.0 ave, 83.1% efficiency

    Stats are not the only measure but the fact is that we are at the bottom of the league for disposals. We simply must improve our disposal count.

    So Watts, Trengove and McKenzie are simply indispensable at this stage and must be complimented by players who can match their output. We simply can't afford to carry non KP players who collect less than 15 disposals a game.

    I think that there is a tendency to place too much emphasis on intangibles like attitude and intent. And this comes from the emotion of watching the games. It's time to put the focus on production, not perception.

    Don't be concerned about Strauss, coming back from a leg break like that will take a bit of time and I think he handled himself pretty well in the few games he played. Tapscott is a concern but the other two aren't because I don't think they'll be around much longer.

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    Bennel is horrible full stop, Tapscott and Strauss should come back next year hopefully. Jetta i dunno about him, i haven't really payed attention to him in games.

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    Bennell is gone. Strauss hasn't shown me anything, pre-leg break or post, to suggest he should still be on the list, but the broken leg may get him a sympathy contract.

    Jetta I rate. Didn't get consistent opportunities under Bailey, but I've seen merit in him. Tapscott is fine, I think with more game time and with Neeld settling him into a position (HFF is my preference) he can develop.

    PS: Agree completely about Watts, Trengove and McKenzie

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    I'm not worried about Tappy. I think as a hit up half forward who can tackle is his position in 2013.

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    Tappie always gets himself into good positions that havent paid off yet - in time he will click.

    Watts i worry about buthe had 100% kicking efficiency yesterday.

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