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10 hours ago, P-man said:

6. Viney

5. Lever

4. Oliver

3. Jackson

2. Harmes

1. Gus

HM: Fritta, Nib, Trac

Agree but honourable mentions to May Bedford Spargo (does not waste it) Kossy Langdon and jordon at the very least

petty and hibberd  also

 
1 hour ago, Swooper1987 said:

Gotta say I agree with Fagan and Goodwin and thought McInerny and Jackson shared honours.  That's a credit to jackson because Oscar is a very good AFL ruckman but it isn't vote worthy in my opinion.

it's contextual tho

first game leading in the ruck as a 20 year old, won a heap of ball, hit the scoreboard, and was influential around the ground

it was a pretty terrific performance

6. Viney

5. Lever

4. Oliver

3. Jordon

2. Harmes

1. Brayshaw

I understand why others have Jackson in their votes, but his opponent was also very good, so he just misses out. Also, Petracca's game was so much better than his last few, even though I think I probably gave him votes last week. Last night he was back to one-grabbing the ball and kicking with real penetration. 

 

6 Boulder Viney

5 Clarry Choo Choo

4 Harmes

3 Lever

2 Dogga

1 Hibbo

I also thought Dogga and Omac had a great battle all night but it doesn't diminish Jackson's performance. Actually reminded me of the days when you'd get those 1 v 1 duals with two greats trying to out-do one another and both ended up being their team's best players.

Jackson's influence both around the ground and even in ground ball contests was immense with 10 contested possessions. Comfortably in our top 5 players IMO. 

Edited by layzie


11 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Maybe not worth a vote, but  Hibberds  blanketing of Charlie Cameron was outstanding.

At last some recognition 

Hard to understand how some left Jackson out of their top 6 altogether and most others ranked him low (relatively).

With this high impact performance deserves higher ratings:

  • 21 disposals
  • 10 led to scores
  • one goal
  • 18 hit-outs
  • a team-best nine tackles
  • 89 per cent efficiency by foot
  • 10 contested possessions
  • six inside 50s.
11 hours ago, Dee-monic said:

6 Viney  --- has he ever played a better game?

5 Lever --- would have deserved 6 but for Viney's extraordinary performance.

4 Oliver --- slowish start but very influential in the rip-roaring demolition job that followed.

3 Petracca --- imposing presence but still has a few issues with kicking at goal.

2 Jackson  --- caused plenty of problems with his athleticism.

1 Everyone else --- this was a tremendous team effort.

Has Viney ever played 21 games ( since our run started in Round 20 last year) as well ?  He is nearly right up with the Big 3 (Gawny Trac and Clarry) that's his value to our team. Also has a lot to do with fitness and a great pre season.

 
Just now, 58er said:

Has Viney ever played 21 games ( since our run started in Round 20 last year) as well ?  He is nearly right up with the Big 3 (Gawny Trac and Clarry) that's his value to our team. Also has a lot to do with fitness and a great pre season.

Sorry it's only 20 games I think missed due to injury earlier this year. 

10 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Hard to understand how some left Jackson out of their top 6 altogether and most others ranked him low (relatively).

With this high impact performance deserves higher ratings:

  • 21 disposals
  • 10 led to scores
  • one goal
  • 18 hit-outs
  • a team-best nine tackles
  • 89 per cent efficiency by foot
  • 10 contested possessions
  • six inside 50s.

Good point LH  Thought Trac did so much in the packs as inside when you look at his game, kicking is still a bit off but he's 80% near his top and back in business. 

 

20 minutes ago, loges said:

At last some recognition 

Thsts why he is a real chance to be there when the whips are cracking in Sept. 

Wanted Rivers  back before game still do but no one deserves to be dropped not Bowey either. 


1 hour ago, whatwhat say what said:

it's contextual tho

first game leading in the ruck as a 20 year old, won a heap of ball, hit the scoreboard, and was influential around the ground

it was a pretty terrific performance

Enough to sign a big contract on !! 

6 Jack Viney

5 Luke Jackson

4 Jake Lever

3 Angus Brayshaw

2  Christian Pettacca

1  Clayton Oliver

Honourable mentions;

James Harmes

James Jordan

Kysaiah Pickett

Toby Bedford

Charlie Spargo

Michael Hibberd

Adjudication;

Umpires were fair and without favour overall less is more.

Broadcasters;

Got the picture soon enough MFC were the story. Fox footy team astute and amusing.  BT keep doing Macca’s JR do Dallas.

Overall comment;

Demons lead by Jack Viney emphatic victors.

24 minutes ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Hard to understand how some left Jackson out of their top 6 altogether and most others ranked him low (relatively).

With this high impact performance deserves higher ratings:

  • 21 disposals
  • 10 led to scores
  • one goal
  • 18 hit-outs
  • a team-best nine tackles
  • 89 per cent efficiency by foot
  • 10 contested possessions
  • six inside 50s.

I understand your point, but the one thing he didn't do was curtail the influence of his primary opponent. That is why I marked him down and didn't put him in my votes.

6 minutes ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

I understand your point, but the one thing he didn't do was curtail the influence of his primary opponent. That is why I marked him down and didn't put him in my votes.

Fair comment.

Wondering if that was his team role as he would never beat the Big O for hitouts or marking contests.  The impression I had was they let Oscar do his thing knowing we had him covered in other ways.

 

As an aside, it will be interesting to see the coaches votes.  Tough job to choose this week as this thread shows.


1 hour ago, Lucifers Hero said:

Fair comment.

Wondering if that was his team role as he would never beat the Big O for hitouts or marking contests.  The impression I had was they let Oscar do his thing knowing we had him covered in other ways.

 

As an aside, it will be interesting to see the coaches votes.  Tough job to choose this week as this thread shows.

In his presser, Fagan described Viney's game as "unbelievable", so it's a fair bet Jack will get the maximum.

6 minutes ago, Bitter but optimistic said:

In his presser, Fagan described Viney's game as "unbelievable", so it's a fair bet Jack will get the maximum.

By a country mile.  I'm still in awe of Viney's game. 

I was thinking the 'minor' placings re Jackson etc.

6 Viney - immense Captains game

5 Oliver

4 Jackson

3 Lever

2 Harmes

1 Brayshaw

6 - Viney

5 - Lever

4 - Jackson

3 - Harmes

2 - Oliver 

1 - Hibberd

Great team performance. I thought Brown and Weid were vital early. Sparrow excellent too. JJ rock solid. Pickett electrifying. And after the early blunder Fritsch was very important. Tracc really got rolling too. May gave up a couple of goals whilst still dominating. 


14 hours ago, Ollie fan said:

Maybe not worth a vote, but  Hibberds  blanketing of Charlie Cameron was outstanding.

Loved the way he approached it. He didn't let Cameron get goal-side or in behind all night and was more than happy to give up a mark to him in front around the 50 (Only happened once from memory) if it meant preventing out the back stuff. 

Maybe, just maybe, it actually was worth a vote..

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The progressive count -

166. Clayton Oliver

100. Christian Petracca

85. Angus Brayshaw

84. Max Gawn

79. Jack Viney

65. Steven May

50. Ed Langdon

48. James Jordon

31. Luke Jackson

22. Jake Bowey

20. James Harmes

19. Jake Lever

17. Kysaiah Pickett

15. Tom Sparrow

13. Ben Brown Bayley Fritsch

11. Alex Neal-Bullen

8. Tom McDonald Harry Petty

6. Mitch Hibberd Sam Weideman

5. Jayden Hunt Charlie Spargo

3. Christian Salem Joel Smith

4 hours ago, layzie said:

I also thought Dogga and Omac had a great battle all night but it doesn't diminish Jackson's performance. Actually reminded me of the days when you'd get those 1 v 1 duals with two greats trying to out-do one another and both ended up being their team's best players.

Jackson's influence both around the ground and even in ground ball contests was immense with 10 contested possessions. Comfortably in our top 5 players IMO. 

O Mac???? Isn't he at CARLTANK???

 

6 Viney

5 Oliver

4 Jackson

3 Jordon

2 Lever

1 Petracca

HM Harmes, Hibberd, Spargo, Pickett others 

Edited by monoccular

6. Viney

5. Oliver

4. Lever

3. Jackson

2. Brayshaw

1. Hibberd

 


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