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Thanks to a combination of factors (mostly, I think the current standard of football is [censored], and I personally derive more entertainment from watching elite teams crush all-comers and occasionally come up against each other rather than some notion of ‘evenness’), it has got to the point where I barely watch any football games not featuring the Melbourne Football Club.

Because I see the world through my own biased lens, I just assume that anyone else who comments with conviction nowadays on the attributes of a player outside of Patrick Dangerfield or Dustin etc. from another club – as if they’ve actually watched said player enough to develop an informed opinion – is simply talking out of their [censored], pretending to have insight.

I’ve probably watched about eight of Jack Martin’s 90-odd games to be honest, and likely wasn’t paying much attention to him unless he massively stood out. Anyways, running with the idea that most of us in truth have limited exposure to opposition players, it got me thinking about exposure bias: and how that might impact opinions on this board vis-à-vis their performances v. the MFC.

So, without further ado, introducing: This is the Price is Right – MFC edition – sponsored by ‘it’s no from me’ in conjunction with ‘he’s a dead-set gun’. As we enter familiar territory in patiently waiting for the AFL national draft, I thought we could run a little experiment. The following forwards have either been cut, traded, or were rumoured to be on the move during this trade season.

What they have in common was that they have all inspired threads on Demonland. The game is simple. Are the following statistics above or below career averages? (You’re welcome to cheat, but really, is it worth it in subjecting your soul to that deep down enduring shame?) Two clues from combing the stats, the MFC appears a defensive powerhouse, and accuracy plays a clear part.

Quote the below and add 'above' or 'below'. The winner will receive one free consultation from a one-time Crystal-ball thread winner ahead of next-year's home & away season: 

Jamie Elliot v MFC: 7 goals from 6 games

Mitch Brown v MFC: 2 goals from 3 games

Josh Jenkins v MFC: 11 goals from 8 games

Tom Papley v MFC: 7 goals from 4 games

Eddie Betts v MFC: 36 from 20 games

Josh Walker v MFC: 2 goals from 3 games

Dan Butler v MFC: 1 goal from 3 games

Daniel Menzel v MFC: 14.5 goals from 6 games

Josh Bruce v MFC: 15.2 goals from 9 games

Mason Wood v MFC: 7 goals from 3 games

Freddie Clutterback v MFC: 0 goals from 0 games

Levi Casboult v MFC: 6 goals from 5 games

 

Fun game Scooter.... no cheating here

Jamie Elliot v MFC: 7 goals from 6 games  below

Mitch Brown v MFC: 2 goals from 3 games above

Josh Jenkins v MFC: 11 goals from 8 games  below

Tom Papley v MFC: 7 goals from 4 games  below

Eddie Betts v MFC: 36 from 20 games  above

Josh Walker v MFC: 2 goals from 3 games  above

Dan Butler v MFC: 1 goal from 3 games  below

Daniel Menzel v MFC: 14.5 goals from 6 games - would bloody well always snag about 3/4 so, below

Josh Bruce v MFC: 15.2 goals from 9 games below

Mason Wood v MFC: 7 goals from 3 games  above

Freddie Clutterback v MFC: 0 goals from 0 games 

Levi Casboult v MFC: 6 goals from 5 games above

 

Aside from Eddie, most of mine have gone on "if i rate them, below, if i don't above".

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1 hour ago, Engorged Onion said:

Fun game Scooter.... no cheating here

Aside from Eddie, most of mine have gone on "if i rate them, below, if i don't above".

I can confirm you're the early clubhouse leader EO. 

 
3 hours ago, Skuit said:

Jamie Elliot v MFC: 7 goals from 6 games BELOW

Mitch Brown v MFC: 2 goals from 3 games ABOVE

Josh Jenkins v MFC: 11 goals from 8 games BELOW

Tom Papley v MFC: 7 goals from 4 games BELOW

Eddie Betts v MFC: 36 from 20 games ABOVE 

Josh Walker v MFC: 2 goals from 3 games ABOVE

Dan Butler v MFC: 1 goal from 3 games BELOW

Daniel Menzel v MFC: 14.5 goals from 6 games ABOVE

Josh Bruce v MFC: 15.2 goals from 9 games BELOW

Mason Wood v MFC: 7 goals from 3 games ABOVE

Freddie Clutterback v MFC: 0 goals from 0 games WHO???

Levi Casboult v MFC: 6 goals from 5 games BELOW

Every single answer a stone cold guess.

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