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THE VETERAN  

 

Since winning the club's best and fairest, Vince has been pushed behind the ball and played a more defensive role as the make up of the Demon midfield changes with younger players being added to the mix. The move might have been partially successful in 2016 but his output declined this year. A couple of suspensions didn't help his case either.

 

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Date of Birth: 2 October, 1985

Height: 186cm

Weight: 89kg

Games MFC 2017: 19

Career Total: 112

Goals MFC 2017: 2

Career Total: 112

 

Season 2017 AFL Statistics

 

Kicks: 263

Handballs: 140

Disposals: 403

Marks: 73

Scores: 2 goals 4 behinds

Goal Assists: 5

Tackles: 55

Hitouts: 0

Clearances: 29

Clangers: 58

Inside 50s: 33

Rebound 50s: 50

Frees For: 12

Frees Against: 18

beelzebub Legend

beelzebub   23,376

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Bernie Bernie Bernie :rolleyes:

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Bernie Bernie Bernie ^_^

About sums it up  

HB !!

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Played a different role this year of course, but looked well down on most aspects of his game. Statistically his worst season in almost every aspect since 2007 - though that could be because of the role.  The discipline issues were particularly disappointing.

That said, I've loved what he has brought to the MFC and I'm proud to have him as a Demon. I'm hopeful for a late resurgence, but if it doesn't come and he peters out at Casey, it won't change my view of him.  

Happy birthday Bernie!

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poita Redleg

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I'm okay with Bernie getting another contract because there is plenty of chaff on our list. That said, another stupid suspension and I would banish him to Casey permanently.

I don't like Bernie playing in defence and hope that he is able to push back up the field in 2018. Following on from Richmond's lead, whilst he doesn't have the leg speed, perhaps his best use could be as a defensive small forward who annoys the crap out of players such as Laird & Docherty.

 

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If Watts does in fact leave and we don't bring in another forward I can see Bernie spending more time in the forward half. We don't have too many players that can use the ball well across half forward who have some size. I always remember him being a solid mark back in Adelaide and his first season at Melbourne. I know he doesn't have the pace but  link up player across half forward with (the good bernie) decision making would be good to fill the void.

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Overall, a fairly average year for Bernie. Seems to have lost the penetration in his kicking and some general footy nouse. His suspensions did him no favours either.  As mentioned above, one more slip up might see him banished to Casey. 

However, there's still 100% a spot for him in the team. Looking back on his year, Bernie's best game came in Round 8 when we beat the Crows in Adelaide. He only had 14 touches, but he completely shut down Rory Sloane. Hopefully we see more of this next year. 

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Oh.. Bernie my lad. Love you in Red and Blue, love the passion,  the verve . Youre desire for success is infectious. 

May you never take a kick out ever again.

Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas mate. Cheers

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29 minutes ago, beelzebub said:

Oh.. Bernie my lad. Love you in Red and Blue, love the passion,  the verve . Youre desire for success is infectious. 

May you never take a kick out ever again.

Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas mate. Cheers

Oh yes, the weekly brain fade!

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