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My 3 word player analysis V Nth Melbourne

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10 minutes ago, John Crow Batty said:

Melksham - current whipping boy.

No. He has been for a couple of years. And I really believe, rightly so.

Its not personal, hes just not one of our good players.

People get frustrated because he still gets gigs. Thats all.

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    1 hour ago, Canplay said:

    Brayshaw -  diluting trade value

    Melksham -  drop before Jones

    Kozzy -  massive man crush

    Brayshaw looks way off the pace at the moment.  Slow and tentative.

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    18 minutes ago, Buzzy said:

    Brayshaw looks way off the pace at the moment.  Slow and tentative.

    And he looked totally [censored] off at the end of the game. A good sign. 

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    1 hour ago, leave it to deever said:

    No. He has been for a couple of years. And I really believe, rightly so.

    Its not personal, hes just not one of our good players.

    People get frustrated because he still gets gigs. Thats all.

    He gets a gig because he hits targets when he has the ball

    Set up at least 3 goals in the 3rd Q

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    Brayshaw played a different role today because we lost Viney and inexplicably they brought in a winger to replace him. 
    Talk about not fixing what isn’t broken and we have 2 guys who could have replaced Viney one for one in Harmes and Sparrow. 
    Unless we didn’t know Viney was a possible out, and hence couldn’t play those guys off a short break, I have no idea why you would bring Baker in to replace an inside mid. 
    We gotta stop throwing Brayshaw around to fill holes and then wonder why he isn’t getting into the game. He has to settle somewhere. 

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    2 hours ago, Canplay said:

    Brayshaw -  diluting trade value

    Melksham -  drop before Jones

    Kozzy -  massive man crush

    Saying things like “diluting trade value” is horribly disrespectful. Why should somebody play well for the team you support if that’s all you’re going to reduce their contribution to on an off day? 

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    3 hours ago, dee-tox said:

    Sets a pretty high standard does Steven! 25 touches, 14 marks, 550 metres gained!

    Yes great stats but did look uncharacteristically fumbly early but that was because our midfield was applying zero pressure up field in the first half, allowing North to bring the ball with ease, straight through the centre corridor, a backman’s nightmare. But when we needed May he delivered I thought, so I gave him votes. 

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    Not many players had truly great days, but quite frankly, Norff didn’t let us play well. I thought they were great for 70 percent of the game. They could well towel up the Filth next week. 

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    1 hour ago, Buzzy said:

    Brayshaw looks way off the pace at the moment.  Slow and tentative.

     

    29 minutes ago, Jaded said:

    Brayshaw played a different role today because we lost Viney and inexplicably they brought in a winger to replace him. 
    Talk about not fixing what isn’t broken and we have 2 guys who could have replaced Viney one for one in Harmes and Sparrow. 
    Unless we didn’t know Viney was a possible out, and hence couldn’t play those guys off a short break, I have no idea why you would bring Baker in to replace an inside mid. 
    We gotta stop throwing Brayshaw around to fill holes and then wonder why he isn’t getting into the game. He has to settle somewhere. 

    Brayshaw was coming off a couple of great games, playing a great role for the team. Definitely not off the pace.

    Agree 'Jaded', we need to let him settle. The wing has been his spot.

    Baker is not up to it and my only guess is they wanted to have one last look at him...

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    40 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    He gets a gig because he hits targets when he has the ball

    Set up at least 3 goals in the 3rd Q

    And was directly responsible for north goals due to taking the easy option. Zero defensive accountability or hunger. Flies for the hero mark and goes to ground way too easy for mine

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    1 minute ago, The Swimming Dee said:

    And was directly responsible for north goals due to taking the easy option. Zero defensive accountability or hunger. Flies for the hero mark and goes to ground way too easy for mine

    Not disputing any of that

    But he was a big part of us kicking goals in the 3rd Quarter 

    That’s why he us in the side 

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    20 minutes ago, Sir Why You Little said:

    Not disputing any of that

    But he was a big part of us kicking goals in the 3rd Quarter 

    That’s why he us in the side 

    I don’t disagree with you. Just think the bad outweighs the good at the moment.

    It is a tough call. I see Spargo as the guy who play a similar role and plays it way better atm in my opinion 

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    4 hours ago, dee-tox said:

    The only good thing he did.

    Agreed. Baker needs to fix some areas urgently if he is to make it. Should have stuck the tackle against in goal square which resulted in a goal.  2nd q I think.

    Fumbly and not really enough grunt. That last quarter effort was good but almost straight after another tackle didn't stick. Not sure he fits into what we need to be.

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    3 minutes ago, The Swimming Dee said:

    I don’t disagree with you. Just think the bad outweighs the good at the moment.

    It is a tough call. I see Spargo as the guy who play a similar role and plays it way better atm in my opinion 

    We need them both playing well. 
    But Melksham is a finisher, that is why Goodwin plays him

    He is never going to lay 10 tackles or be at the bottom of packs

    He is a very good kick, that includes the long bomb 

    Spargo plays a different role

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    4 hours ago, joeboy said:

    Gawn - uncharacteristically quiet game 

    Hibberd - finally got going

    May - not his best

    Tomlinson - a sad story

    Lever - great second half

    Salem - cool under pressure 

    Rivers - loose but energetic 

    Baker - little to commend 

    Langdon - kept on giving

    Petracca - no votes today

    Oliver - better second half

    Fritsch - our most important 

    McDonald - important in defence

    Spargo - great with ball

    Pickett - genius at work

    Brown - a limited debut

    Jackson - enjoyed more responsibility 

    Jones - composed when required 

    Hunt - was rarely sighted 

    Neal-Bullen - had little involvement 

    Jordon - calm and tough

    Melksham - selfish and limited

    Spot on. Agree with each and every one.

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    On 5/2/2021 at 6:57 PM, Dee-Nee said:

    Kozzie and Dogga - what great picks!

    Brayshaw - fumble and turnover

    BOG Jason Taylor

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