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6 - Frost ( goes from strength to strength ) 5 - Oliver ( looked like the only onballer capable of clearing from the centre) 4 - T.McDonald ( our only winning forward option) 3 - Hibberd ( never admitted defeat ) 2 - Lewis ( regularly stood up despite the pressure ) 1 - O.McDonald ( continued his reliable and steady performance in defence )

Hogan - was understandably quiet Petracca - played in bursts Lewis - important but slow Gawn - had limited influence Oliver - great first half Hibberd - continued to inspire Stretch - little to enthuse Kent - was mostly unsighted Frost - outstanding all game Melksham - regularly poor disposal Hannan - had little involvement Pedersen - didn't offer much Vince - experience often showed T.McDonald - only winning forward O.McDonald - safe and effective Hunt - loose, rebounded well Neal-Bullen - some vital touches Garlett - had limited influence Jetta - one memorable interception Wagner - played his part Harmes - was rarely sighted Smith - nervous and limited Tyson - overrated and unsighted

What about Hibberd's spoil that led to O Mac getting it to Harmes and then to the golden boy?

6 - O.McDonald ( kept his head whilst all around were losing theirs) 5 - Jetta ( was rarely beaten one on one) 4 - Viney ( half a game was better than the rest ) 3 - Gawn ( tried until the end ) 2 - T. McDonald ( provided a target at least ) 1 - Frost ( lost the battle but not for lack of effort )

Viney - curse strikes again Petracca - rarely displayed talent Lewis - hardly got involved Gawn - tried but rusty Tyson - an irrelevant performance Oliver - overwhelmed by publicity Hibberd - been more influential Stretch - had little influence Frost - tried but limited Melksham - little to commend Hannan - was rarely sighted Pedersen - couldn't get involved Vince - slow and loose T.McDonald - performed in patches O.McDonald - continued standing tall Hunt - lacked the vitality Neal-Bullen - had no impact Bugg - waste of space Jetta - courageous and bold White - out of class Wagner - fumbly and slow Harmes - out of depth

Viney - courageous beyond comparison Salem - disappointing before injury Petracca - huge final quarter Lewis - never imbued confidence Gawn - a wonderful return Tyson - great first half Oliver - some important touches Hibberd - not as prolific Stretch - good in close Frost - licence to thrill Melksham - continued good form Hannan - valuable but limited Pedersen - versatile and brave Vince - experience proved invaluable T.McDonald - a pivotal performance O.McDonald - lowered his colours Hunt - didn't appear fit Neal- Bullen - becoming a fixture Bugg - had limited influence Garlett - obviously hates traveling Jetta - some important interceptions Harmes - a valuable game

Jones - great until injured Viney - grunt and endeavour Watts - great 3 quarters Petracca - couldn't get going Lewis - the director general Tyson - was actually effective Oliver - loved the contest Hibberd - best recruit ever? Frost - was almost impassable Pedersen - who needs Gawn? Vince - played it simply T.McDonald - was outstanding everywhere O.McDonald - career best game Hunt - dashes to savour Melksham - effective tagging game Hannan - agile and classy Salem - showed true grit Neal-Bullen - played his part Bugg - an important cog Garlett - tireless and dangerous Jetta - impregnable in defence Harmes - made an impact

Jones - dynamic and reliable Viney - struggled to impose Salem - important second half Watts - retribution was his Petracca - fantastic second half Lewis - disappointingly a liability Tyson - regularly butchered disposals Oliver - more kicking please Hibberd - clever but loose Frost - continued to impress Melksham - some important touches Hannan - was rarely sighted Pedersen - loved his energy Vince - not a defender T.McDonald - last quarter impact O.McDonald - gradually became important Hunt - was almost outstanding Neal-Bullen - tried but ineffective Bugg - provided important contesting Garlett - great forward pressure Jetta - courageous but loose Harmes - was rarely noticed

I was very much a Russell Robertson type of player where marking was concerned, and spekkies were my forte, until I took a screamer too close to a steel-topped fence and hit it mouth first on the way down...without a mouthguard for protection 6 months of root canal treatment and great expense later I was lucky to save my front teeth. This is a lesson for all young footballers out there...Russell Robertson should stick to marketing?

Jones - captain my captain Viney - not as dynamic Watts - laconic but effective Petracca - was rarely sighted Lewis - good and evil Tyson - a front runner Oliver - some wrong options Hibberd - dynamic and steady Frost - reliable and composed Melksham - impressive all game Hannan - proving a revelation Pedersen - created a contest Vince - progressively improved performance T.McDonald - had little influence O.McDonald - persistent but iffy Hunt - lacked customary drive Neal-Bullen - some impressive involvement Bugg - rough but effective Garlett - perfect small forward Jetta - had limited impact Wagner - better second half Harmes - rugged and valuable

Great suggestion?‍♂️

Ok from now on I'll play nice and only make politically correct bland comments about players so you can feel good about the team.

Suggestions like this are exactly why the club has stagnated for so long.

I agree with this , but I've run out of ideas for describing in 3 words what are everpresent faults in Tyson's footballing performance over the last 2-3 years.

So? not even the most fanatical Demonlanders would ever describe Tyson as 'elite'

I'm prepared to give him credit when it's justified.. I just don't get the love for him that others feel I don't get orgasmic over meaningless possessions and irrelevant touches, but rather I note the 1%ers like chasing , manning up, quick and precise ball movement.. all areas where I regularly note Tyson lacking

Dumb statement

Well maaate, if you're satisfied with Tyson's ' solid day's work' then you can probably excuse the fact that we lost AGAIN to a team that we were expected to beat.

Jones - great second quarter Viney - unsighted when needed Salem - was always composed Watts - hugely disappointing again Petracca - believed his publicity Lewis - provided great direction Tyson - most overrated footballer Oliver - prolific but wasteful Hibbert - was outstanding again Kent - waste of space Frost - iffy but important Hannan - our only forward Pedersen - no heroics today Vince - had no influence T.McDonald - versatile but limited Weideman - probably wasn't playing O.McDonald - never inspired confidence Hunt - obviously still suffering Bugg - regularly wasted chance Garlett - just a spectator Jetta - reliable and effective Wagner - was he playing?

6 - Hibberd (great 4 quarters.. thank you Essendon) 5 - Oliver ( continued his remarkably prolific season) 4 - Viney ( finally getting value for effort ) 3 - T.McDonald ( still iffy but was everywhere ) 2 - Salem ( continued to place himself in the right spots) 1 - Frost ( unconventional but always gave his all )

Jones - tough and dependable Viney - ruthless and focused Salem - was always composed Watts - surprisingly lacked involvement Petracca - strength and vision Lewis - provided great direction Tyson - was never convincing Oliver - prolific and creative Hibberd - a wonderful acquisition Kent - justified his recall Frost - continued impressive year Hannan - missing in heat Pedersen - loved his heart Vince - demolished their tyro T.McDonald - a versatile revelation Weideman - little to enthuse O.McDonald - made a statement Hunt - thankfully still alive Bugg - successfully played role Garlett - occasional forward pressure Jetta - reliable and effective Wagner - gradually improved value

Jones - gradually improved performance Viney - Viney of old Hogan - lots to like Salem - poor under pressure Watts - couldn't get involved Petracca - needed more input Lewis - proved a point Tyson - couldn't hurt opposition Oliver - too much handballing Hibberd - a total professional Frost - confident but loose Hannan - just lacks composure Pedersen - an honest trier Vince - played too cute Kennedy - Harris - little to commend T.McDonald - tried but lacking O.McDonald - inhibited by size Hunt - courageous and bold Bugg - offered very little Garlett - one quarter performance Jetta - often slowed momentum Wagner - slow and indecisive

Jones - great second half Viney - far better involvement Salem - used disposal effectively Watts - was all class Petracca - just a bull Lewis - calmness when required Tyson - a front runner Oliver - continued to excel Hibberd - was all class Frost - loose but important Melksham - still not convincing Hannan - an opportunistic game Pedersen - proved doubters wrong Vince - enjoyed more freedom Kennedy-Harris - little to commend T. McDonald - relished the freedom O.McDonald - fortunately rarely required Hunt - wonderful first half Neal-Bullen - some impressive cameos Bugg - did he play? Garlett - provided forward pressure Jetta - had limited involvement

6 - Hibberd ( a marvellous debut and a breath of fresh air in defence) 5 - Hunt ( freakish and exciting running ) 4 - Oliver ( great accumulator) 3 - Watts ( showed heart and fortitude all game, everywhere) 2 - Melksham 1 - Hogan

Jones - uncharacteristic handling errors Viney - playing without confidence Hogan - had little impact Salem - disn't handle pressure Watts - earned his money Petracca - didn't enjoy conditions Tyson - continued to disappoint Oliver - tired but inspiring Hibberd - loved his debut Stretch - didn't take chances Frost - one inspiring effort Melksham - was better today Vince - never imbued confidence Kennedy - Harris - little to commend McDonald - was well beaten Hunt - just a jet Neal-Bullen - has few tricks Spencer - oh the agony Garlett - missing in action Smith - took a bullet Jetta - played little part Harmes - regularly butchered possessions