He was solid in all facets but rarely stood out I would say. Pretty sure he took a good defensive mark near the end of the game. As said above, good return for his game time. I don't think he's a star, but he showed a bit.

Thanks guys for your input. Looks like he could be yet ANOTHER recruit with a bit of class as well as grunt.

I must say I was a bit of a sceptic after watching him play for the Dockers against Geelong in his only AFL game to date. He looked a bit out of place and seemed to find it hard to get used to the tempo of the game but his team was struggling that day. On Friday night, he was good and will no doubt be in the mix for a midfield spot in round 1.

I'd describe him as a pretty honest footballer who's short on experience but comes with talent and is similar to young players who bob up after a few years of being hidden away in the reserves at strong clubs.

He's main strength is that he has an all round game and is versatile. He's hard and strong enough to play inside midfield, but also skilled and runs well enough to play outside, half forward or half back.

His kicking can be a bit up and down but is technically sound and he doesn't have break away pace so he's not super dangerous.

If he is to become a top line player he'll probably have to be an inside midfielder who wins a lot of clearances and lays a lot of tackles but with his body and experience it's too much to expect that yet. Just for now he should be a piece of the puzzle who has good and bad weeks but overall makes us a much better side.

Good summation.

Michie averaged 26 possessions per game for Peel Thunder on his way to the B&F from 16 games and if you google Viv Michie and clearance machine you'll be surprised to see what appears so often.

Freo supporters have always referred to him as a clearance machine at the lower level. His challenge is to step up in AFL ranks. He's young, injury free and will only get better.

I thought he played well, his inside work was ok, but his tackling was excellent and others could learn from his technique, goes hard at the hips. He stepped up in the final minutes of the game and I would definitely play him round 1. Pretty stoked to have him at Melbourne, should have a good year. And let's not forget he hasn't really played much AFL but he didn't look out of place. Just the sort of player we need to help Viney, and Tyson, and allow Jones and Trengove to play more outside roles and rack up the possessions.

A nice little read.

http://www.sen.com.au/inside-football-display-article-2013/Dees-Michie-grasps-job-opportunity/63840

Thought he shared BOG with Watts in todays intra club. He got serious amounts of pill with a good balance of contested and uncontested.

Does anyone have any insight as to how many games we can expect Michie to play this year (injuries aside)? Obviously this will be performance based but does anyone have any word coming out of the club?

Or at least any idea if he will be in the 22 next week?

Cheers

Does anyone have any insight as to how many games we can expect Michie to play this year (injuries aside)? Obviously this will be performance based but does anyone have any word coming out of the club?

Or at least any idea if he will be in the 22 next week?

Cheers

I personally think he's been really impressive, i would say he is a certain starter for round 1 and no reason he couldn't play all year.

Does anyone have any insight as to how many games we can expect Michie to play this year (injuries aside)? Obviously this will be performance based but does anyone have any word coming out of the club?

Or at least any idea if he will be in the 22 next week?

Cheers

Injury aside how many games he plays will be determined by the form and fitness of Viney, Toumpas, Matt Jones, Evans, McKenzie and maybe Salem.

I'm thinking Vince, Nath Jones, Cross, Tyson are locked in for most of the year and Trengove and Watts should hold their spots but if not will probably be played regardless as we have to get them right. The rest of the midfielders including Michie will be judged on form. Viv's only played half an AFL game. It's reasonable to expect at some stage he gets dropped to work on a few things. But if no one else is stepping up at Casey then he'll be hard to drop.

Injury aside how many games he plays will be determined by the form and fitness of Viney, Toumpas, Matt Jones, Evans, McKenzie and maybe Salem.

I'm thinking Vince, Nath Jones, Cross, Tyson are locked in for most of the year and Trengove and Watts should hold their spots but if not will probably be played regardless as we have to get them right. The rest of the midfielders including Michie will be judged on form. Viv's only played half an AFL game. It's reasonable to expect at some stage he gets dropped to work on a few things. But if no one else is stepping up at Casey then he'll be hard to drop.

I would think it will be determined on the form and fitness of Michie.

I would think it will be determined on the form and fitness of Michie.

Obviously. But from what I've seen of Michie he's not a lock for the entire season. Matt Jones or Evans when fit last year were locks due to no one else, Michie is better than them but not significantly right now, he hasn't played a full game yet. This year there should be proper competition for spots

Michie or Matt Jones ?

I prefer Michie's grunt. That said, Matt Jones has improved at every level he's been tried at over his long journey and is handy.

Obviously. But from what I've seen of Michie he's not a lock for the entire season. Matt Jones or Evans when fit last year were locks due to no one else, Michie is better than them but not significantly right now, he hasn't played a full game yet. This year there should be proper competition for spots

Yep, and at the moment it's Michie's spot to lose.

No one is a lock for the entire season.

Michie or Matt Jones ?

I prefer Michie's grunt. That said, Matt Jones has improved at every level he's been tried at over his long journey and is handy.

An inform at VFL level Matt Jones/Evans etc or a battling to be consistent at afl level Michie is my point.

I presume the question was raised for a super coach /dreamtime perspective and that's why I mention Id be surprised if Michie was an automatic inclusion throughout the year

It's fair to say he made an excellent career decision. He will play plenty of footy this year.

I look forward to seeing what he can do.

Michie or Matt Jones ?

I prefer Michie's grunt. That said, Matt Jones has improved at every level he's been tried at over his long journey and is handy.

Matt needs to stop turning it over though.

Matt needs to stop turning it over though.

Of course.

BUMP

Well today's D Day from what I believe re list lodgement.

Will we hear news today of a new 1 or 2 year contract or that he's walking to the National or Pre-Season Draft to seek a better deal and more opportunities?

I reckon he's GAWN, and it won't be his choice.

Hard one to call isnt it. We're now mainly about role players/playing. He does play a role but its questionable as to real effect.

Do Jones and Terlich simply hang on for now because they have paper and Viv none.... might be the litmus

If he is OOC... - I only have the word of one poster who is/was his player sponsor.

Will be delisted and put on the rookie list.

Will be delisted and put on the rookie list.

Tough on viv I reckon. I hope he has a brilliant year and forces his way back on to the list

Edited October 29, 201510 yr by binman

Tough on viv I reckon. I hope he has a brilliant year and forces his way back on to the list

Its not tougher than anyone else. He is fringe at best I reckon. I would be sure that he knows where he stands....