Best first year player

[DeeSpencer 23,569]

Wondering what everyones thoughts are on best first year player.

Has Viney done enough in the last month to over take Terlich who played a very good first 2/3 of the season then missed a game and slowed down a bit.

Or Matt Jones who starter pretty well but has also been quite the last month or so. I put Kent in the poll as well for the sake of it.

Could it come down to the last 2 weeks?

[Scipio 5,902]

Dean Terlich by a fair stretch for me. Get him rotating through the middle next year!

[Sir Why You Little 35,223]

Terlich for me. Meat & Potatoes player. We need more players with his attitude.

We already knew about JV.

[Ted Lasso 17,206]

matt jones has been pretty consistant all year, we have done very well with our first year players

[hardtack 10,186]

I would say it's probably a toss up between Terlich and Jones... Terlich has been let down by his errant disposal and occasional poor decision making; but he can only get better next year (after all, they were the main complaints against a young Nathan Jones).

I know a lot will nominate Viney, but I don't think we have seen anywhere near his best yet... it's a shame he didn't get in more than 11 games thus far.

[Good Times Grimes 2,396]

Question: Does the award go to the highest ranked first year player in the B&F, or is it an independent vote?

If it's the former, I say Jones. If it's the latter, Terlich. Hard to split them, though.

Viney would be a way back due to injury.

[Ted Lasso 17,206]

mitch clisby has been handy in the few games he has played

[Scipio 5,902]

mitch clisby has been handy in the few games he has played

True, hasn't played enough to be considered though I think.

[jumbo returns 6,598]

mitch clisby has been handy in the few games he has played

Clisby has some mongrel....I'm a fan.

Kent is big hipped WA left footer....quickly becoming my fave.

[Je Roos Salem 661]

Interesting, on impact/positive impression in games he's played- Viney. I can definitely say i've seen much better efforts/inspiration from Viney than Jones or Terlich. Terlich's been a solid contributor and has had a few good games, but hasn't really shown enough yet to genuinely impress me. Jones seems to be a limited player but consistently gets 20 possessions without really standing out. Terlich and Jones have both been really consistent and have deserved their spots all year- Jones hasn't even missed a game. But i'd still lean towards Viney

Edited August 20, 2013 by TBD Aniher-Watts

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Viney if he hadn't missed 8 games. But he did, so Terlich for me closely (and i mean closely) followed by Matt.

[Scipio 5,902]

I know we say this most years, but the crop of 2012 (ironically picked under Neeld) could form the basis of a pretty good team for us going forwards.

They've started better than any crop I can remember, anyway. Heil Neeld!

[P-man 13,285]

I don't care if he's only played 11 games, I'm still voting JV. Has lived up to the hype and provided hope, something that is in short supply.

[Ted Lasso 17,206]

can i vote for jesse hogan to win this next year?

[deeflog 679]

Terlich by the length of the flemington straight. Has been a ripper of a pick up

[Deespicable 2,574]

Viney has been clearly our best player in Rd 1 and Rd 21. Can any other first year player actually beat that.

Terlich and Matt Jones will get more votes than him in B&F, but we all know who is the best first-year player at this club.

[Nasher 33,187]

Viney is (easily) the best player of the three. Terlich has had the best year.

[Curry & Beer 5,444]

Viney is (easily) the best player of the three. Terlich has had the best year.

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[titan_uranus 22,922]

Viney's clearly the best of those players, but I think Jones has had the best year.

Jones has been more consistent than Terlich, I think. Though I think Terlich's shown more promise in his position at times, he's also been mistake-riddled at times. Both have been handy pick ups for sure, but I think Jones has had the better year.

[Clintosaurus 6,782]

Terlich just in front of Matt Jones. Jack hasn't played enough games for mine.

[Demon_spurs 1,721]

I think Terlich too, but for his age Kent has been terrific and I think will get better.

[Coup Cooper 610]

Has to be Terlich! Massive find!

[DemonWA 3,579]

Viney is (easily) the best player of the three. Terlich has had the best year.

Spot on as usual nasher.

The way I see it, Terlich will poll top 10, maybe even top 5 in the bluey.

Both Terlich and matt jones proved to be great pick ups - mature enough to play week in week out and know their games well. Both have room to improve too.

No doubt that viney will be the best of the bunch.

Kent has shown a heap of promise for a 1st year player too, and should end up a more accomplished player than Terlich and m jones

[Go the Biff 3,211]

I'd be surprised DemonWA, if Matt Jones wasn't top 5 in the B&F. He's been very consistent.Terlich not far behind. Jones has battled manfully in a deplorable midfield. Terlich has battled manfully in a competent, albeit besieged defence.

Agree (stating the obvious) that Viney will leave both in the shade. I think Kent could as well

[DemonWA 3,579]

I'd be surprised DemonWA, if Matt Jones wasn't top 5 in the B&F. He's been very consistent.Terlich not far behind. Jones has battled manfully in a deplorable midfield. Terlich has battled manfully in a competent, albeit besieged defence.

Agree (stating the obvious) that Viney will leave both in the shade. I think Kent could as well

You're probably right.

just putting some thought into the top 5 (in no specific order) i get N jones, Garland, Sylvia, Terlich and maybe Matt Jones or Watts?