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Jones - an indefatigable leader

Melksham - perfect forward’s game

T .McDonald - wonderful first half

Neal-Bullen - persisted and achieved

Hannan - great second efforts

Fritsch - continues to impress

Gawn - dominated the square

Hogan - couldn’t get going

Harmes - impressive grunt work

Petracca - impressive first half

Oliver - probably broke even

Viney - understandably limited output

Smith - tough and uncompromising 

Spargo - dropped for Garlett

Salem - quieter but classy

Brayshaw - impressive and inspiring 

Hibberd - there when needed

Jetta - quiet but effective 

Lever - impressive and safe

O.McDonald - under little pressure

Vince - disposal sometimes worrying

Lewis - the backline marshall

 

can't agree on Hogan. Played well all game and made lots of opportunities for others.

 

9 minutes ago, joeboy said:

Jones - an indefatigable leader

Melksham - perfect forward’s game

T .McDonald - wonderful first half

Neal-Bullen - persisted and achieved

Hannan - great second efforts

Fritsch - continues to impress - Must be rising star

Gawn - dominated the square

Hogan - couldn’t get going

Harmes - impressive grunt work

Petracca - impressive first half

Oliver - probably broke even

Viney - understandably limited output

Smith - tough and uncompromising 

Spargo - dropped for Garlett - not even close to happening unless as a rest

Salem - quieter but classy

Brayshaw - impressive and inspiring 

Hibberd - there when needed

Jetta - quiet but effective 

Lever - impressive and safe

O.McDonald - under little pressure

Vince - disposal sometimes worrying

Lewis - the backline marshall

A lot of right statements but a few well off in my opinion.

 

Oliver gets 26 touches and 6 score involvements and we’re like “meh” 


Brendon Bolton - won't sleep tonight

His team got picked apart at the seams. Great performance from the Dee's, insipid performance by Carlton players.

5 minutes ago, Jaded said:

Oliver gets 26 touches and 6 score involvements and we’re like “meh” 

I said that at half time in the game day thread. I thought he was average and only had 8-9 possessions, had a look and he was leading all with 14.

A broken finger and surgery earlier in the week will do that...!

 

Jones - an indefatigable leader [QD says: happy for him]

Melksham - perfect forward’s game [QD says: thank you Essendscum ]

T .McDonald - wonderful first half [QD says: best swingman around]

Neal-Bullen - persisted and achieved [QD says: easy against [censored]]

Hannan - great second efforts [QD says: continues positive development]

Fritsch - continues to impress [QD says: plays nice foil]

Gawn - dominated the square [QD says: murdered expensive dud]

Hogan - couldn’t get going [QD says: Joeboy under appreciates]

Harmes - impressive grunt work [QD says: now best 22]

Petracca - impressive first half [QD says: effects pressure acts]

Oliver - probably broke even [QD says: Joeboy under sells]

Viney - understandably limited output [QD says: clearly under done]

Smith - tough and uncompromising [QD says: worth persisting with]

Spargo - dropped for Garlett [QD says: 200 gamer here]

Salem - quieter but classy [QD says: looking more confident]

Brayshaw - impressive and inspiring [QD says: thinks he belongs]

Hibberd - there when needed [QD says: tough, uncompromising, committed]

Jetta - quiet but effective [QD says: finding new role]

Lever - impressive and safe [QD says: better understanding role]

O.McDonald - under little pressure [QD says: easy day out]

Vince - disposal sometimes worrying [QD says: scrapes into side]

Lewis - the backline marshall [QD says: mops up well]


Just now, bazza226 said:

Spargo kept Simpson to 19 touches, a great defensive effort

Was that his job? If so brilliant 

Most are spot on, although the comments on Spargo are way off the mark.  Unless they want to rest him there is no chance he is getting dropped for Garlett.  His footy smarts, toughness and pressure acts are invaluable at the moment.

1 hour ago, Jaded said:

Oliver gets 26 touches and 6 score involvements and we’re like “meh” 

With a finger operated on during the week - hence the glove

CLARRY CHOO CHOO TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TOUGH!

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16 minutes ago, picket fence said:

CLARRY CHOO CHOO TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TOUGH!

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I’m disappointed at the lack of Clarry Choo Choo love in your favourite player section.


Hogan, Look closer please

1 hour ago, Robbie57 said:

can't agree on Hogan. Played well all game and made lots of opportunities for others.

 

Jono Brown talked it up during the game, he ended up with 4 direct goal assists and a hand in multiple others. Great sign of maturity that he doesn't have to kick a bag to have a big impact on the game. Suggest joeboy has another look at the game.

Tough on Vince. He had one bad kick out and everyone acts like he's a massive liability. Been solid all season.

Very enjoyable Sunday!!

2 hours ago, Jaded said:

Oliver gets 26 touches and 6 score involvements and we’re like “meh” 

and a broken finger !!!! What will he do when fully fit ???


11 minutes ago, gOLLy said:

Jones. Still a liability.

Are we talking Liam or Nathan here?  Think carefully about your answer.

 
2 hours ago, Robbie57 said:

can't agree on Hogan. Played well all game and made lots of opportunities for others.

 

Correct.

53 minutes ago, praha said:

Tough on Vince. He had one bad kick out and everyone acts like he's a massive liability. Been solid all season.

Yup he'll have one bad kick and at the same time be the player willing to take the risks successfully kicking down the corridor when our backs are against the wall. Really important player at the moment. Was more worried about him trying to take players out again rather then the one errant kick.


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