My 3 word player analysis V GWS

[joeboy 2,895]

Jones - finished in style

Dunn - versatile and determined

Hogan - aggressive and exciting

Salem - a classy mover

Viney - great all game

Brayshaw - dominant second half

Gawn - provided great advantage

Stretch - occasional wrong options

Cross - out in style

Newton - early season form

Garland - safe and instructive

Michie - prolific and effective

Vince - determined to win

Kennedy-Harris - some useful cameos

T.McDonald - totally unstoppable defending

O.McDonald - mature decision making

Neal-Bullen - had no impact

Grimes - same old same

Garlett - needed more involvement

Howe - typical cameo performance

White - strong and skilled

Harmes - tough and talented

Edited September 6, 2015 by joeboy

[Tough Kent 2,058]

Harmes? Rising Star nominee

[Bang Bang Bang 5,593]

I actually thought OMac's decision making was a bit iffy and reminiscent of his brother at times. Just saying, just saying!

He's still tracking well.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,086]

grimes i worry about. Michie seemed depressed.

[Ron Burgundy 8,584]

Cross - absolute bloody legend

[chook fowler 18,525]

Stretch - balanced and classy

[Hulkamania Brother 52]

Thought Michie earned himself another chance to play after today's game, as well as the other few weeks. Better disposal than our other depth players anyway.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,000]

Thought Michie earned himself another chance to play after today's game, as well as the other few weeks. Better disposal than our other depth players anyway.

I have Michie at the top of the list of NQR Imports. The only issue is his inability to score, but he does get a lot of assists so that's not a huge issue.

[Norm Smith's Curse 2,086]

I think newton is more dangerous imo.

[chook fowler 18,525]

I think newton is more dangerous imo.

Different types. Michie is good in and under and I think his use by hand is very good. Haven't seen him turn it over too often lately.

Newton is a good defensive forward who knows where the goals are. Too slow slow for a purely midfield role IMO.

Edited September 6, 2015 by chook fowler

[Adzman 2,086]

Is it just me or does Salem look like he is going to be our best player in 24 months time? Has an aura about him that the classier players in the comp have. Just something about him.

[RalphiusMaximus 6,000]

Is it just me or does Salem look like he is going to be our best player in 24 months time? Has an aura about him that the classier players in the comp have. Just something about him.

It's just you. I think Viney will hold that place.

[Rod Grinter Riot Squad 5,654]

Is it just me or does Salem look like he is going to be our best player in 24 months time? Has an aura about him that the classier players in the comp have. Just something about him.

No, it's not just you

[dee-eee 231]

Excellent summary but the Grimes criticism is plain wrong . Sure he makes disposal clangers but this can be magnified in supporters' minds by his often prolific number of possessions .

[Ethan Tremblay 28,752]

Excellent summary but the Grimes criticism is plain wrong . Sure he makes disposal clangers but this can be magnified in supporters' minds by his often prolific number of possessions .

Yep 24 possessions, a goal, 8 marks, 3 clangers with 110 DT points. Not bad.

Some people focus too heavily on him and just wait for him to make an error, confirmation bias.

[rjay 24,145]

'joeboy' - a good read...

Thanks for the entertaining read mate, always the first post I look to after the game.

[Mad_Melbourne 872]

Excellent summary but the Grimes criticism is plain wrong . Sure he makes disposal clangers but this can be magnified in supporters' minds by his often prolific number of possessions .

The thing is, these clangers are noticed more because they are often so bad when he does make it. I can recall two or three that resulted in opposition scores and that's the big issue. Grimes sums up Melbourne at the moment, does some really good things and wants to compete and then all of a sudden will have.a lazy/poor skill execution and then we get put to the sword.

His form since injury has been solid and has put himself in the top 30 at the club to be picked week in week out.

Edited September 6, 2015 by Mad_Melbourne

[monoccular 16,547]

Is it just me or does Salem look like he is going to be our best player in 24 months time? Has an aura about him that the classier players in the comp have. Just something about him.

Certainly up there, but Viney, Brayshaw, Hogan and maybe even Harmes will be up there with him.....and of course there us the other Christian yet to debut. All have 'that aura' :-)

[praha 10,542]

Grimes' decision making was horrid but he provided great drive and kicked a wonderful goal at a pivotal moment.

He's a good club man and depth player. Can't imagine he'd have much value on the marker. He should remain for that reason.

Edited September 6, 2015 by praha